Dear Editor,
I write in support of Danielle Kelly’s letter to the editor published December 1, 2016, #ComradeForLife, but IAmNotWithHer’.
Portia Simpson Miller has been a remarkable politician and leader. She has made an indelible mark on the country, and by extension the world.
I was an avid supporter of the idea of having a female prime minister, and without a doubt voted for her presidency and her leadership for the People’s National Party (PNP) in 2006. To say the least, it was a joy as a woman and motivated leader to experience and participate in the rise of Simpson Miller to power and prestige. It was truly another venerable mark in our history.
Not to put a fine point on it, Portia Simpson Miller has received several local and international awards and accolades:
* She was ranked by Time magazine as among its “100 Most Influential Persons in the World” in 2012.
* She was named ‘Person of the Year’ by multiple media houses.
* She has been a member of the Council of Women World Leaders, an international network of current and former female presidents and prime ministers.
* She, in 2013, was elected vice-president of Socialist International following a conference in Cape Town, South Africa.
In retrospect, Portia Simpson Miller, a high achiever, has been an inspiration, notwithstanding her recent unfavourable performance and mannerism.
Against all this, in all prudence, I advocate the suggestion for her to graciously resign as leader and president of the PNP before her reputation descends to the dust.
Kerry-Ann Williams
Kerryannwilliams09@gmail.com
I write in support of Danielle Kelly’s letter to the editor published December 1, 2016, #ComradeForLife, but IAmNotWithHer’.
Portia Simpson Miller has been a remarkable politician and leader. She has made an indelible mark on the country, and by extension the world.
I was an avid supporter of the idea of having a female prime minister, and without a doubt voted for her presidency and her leadership for the People’s National Party (PNP) in 2006. To say the least, it was a joy as a woman and motivated leader to experience and participate in the rise of Simpson Miller to power and prestige. It was truly another venerable mark in our history.
Not to put a fine point on it, Portia Simpson Miller has received several local and international awards and accolades:
* She was ranked by Time magazine as among its “100 Most Influential Persons in the World” in 2012.
* She was named ‘Person of the Year’ by multiple media houses.
* She has been a member of the Council of Women World Leaders, an international network of current and former female presidents and prime ministers.
* She, in 2013, was elected vice-president of Socialist International following a conference in Cape Town, South Africa.
In retrospect, Portia Simpson Miller, a high achiever, has been an inspiration, notwithstanding her recent unfavourable performance and mannerism.
Against all this, in all prudence, I advocate the suggestion for her to graciously resign as leader and president of the PNP before her reputation descends to the dust.
Kerry-Ann Williams
Kerryannwilliams09@gmail.com