PNP Women’s groups take issue with gender card used by government members to criticize Golding’s comment about appointment of House Speaker

The People’s National Party’s Women’s Movement and the Party’s Women’s Commission have taken issue with the gender card being used by government members, in relation to the comments about the speaker of the house by opposition leader Mark Golding.

This, after acting Leader of Government Business and Gender Minister Olivia Grange claimed the comments by the opposition leader infringed on women’s empowerment.

In response, co-chair of PNP’s Gender Commission Ethnie Miller Simpson said women’s empowerment should not be used as a ‘get out of jail’ card.

Mrs Miller-Simpson said the concern lies not with the gender of the speaker, but with her performance.

She was supported by the PNP’s Women Movement which noted that the conflict would persist, regardless of the genders involved, as the issue lies in the inherent conflict between the roles of speaker and prime minister.

It said the country must not conflate legitimate discourse on matters concerning the nation with accusations of misogyny.

It said any attempt to do so would only hinder efforts toward achieving genuine gender parity and equality.

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Golding says walk out by government members will impact opposition’s participation in remaining debate presentations

The People’s National Party’s Women’s Movement and the Party’s Women’s Commission have taken issue with the gender card being used by government members, in relation to the comments about the speaker of the house by opposition leader Mark Golding.

This, after acting Leader of Government Business and Gender Minister Olivia Grange claimed the comments by the opposition leader infringed on women’s empowerment.

In response, co-chair of PNP’s Gender Commission Ethnie Miller Simpson said women’s empowerment should not be used as a ‘get out of jail’ card.

Mrs Miller-Simpson said the concern lies not with the gender of the speaker, but with her performance.

She was supported by the PNP’s Women Movement which noted that the conflict would persist, regardless of the genders involved, as the issue lies in the inherent conflict between the roles of speaker and prime minister.

It said the country must not conflate legitimate discourse on matters concerning the nation with accusations of misogyny.

It said any attempt to do so would only hinder efforts toward achieving genuine gender parity and equality.

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The People’s National Party’s Women’s Movement and the Party’s Women’s Commission have taken issue with the gender card being used by government members, in relation to the comments about the speaker of the house by opposition leader Mark Golding.

This, after acting Leader of Government Business and Gender Minister Olivia Grange claimed the comments by the opposition leader infringed on women’s empowerment.

In response, co-chair of PNP’s Gender Commission Ethnie Miller Simpson said women’s empowerment should not be used as a ‘get out of jail’ card.

Mrs Miller-Simpson said the concern lies not with the gender of the speaker, but with her performance.

She was supported by the PNP’s Women Movement which noted that the conflict would persist, regardless of the genders involved, as the issue lies in the inherent conflict between the roles of speaker and prime minister.

It said the country must not conflate legitimate discourse on matters concerning the nation with accusations of misogyny.

It said any attempt to do so would only hinder efforts toward achieving genuine gender parity and equality.

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Face-to-face classes resume at Grange Hill schools which were closed following threats from gunmen earlier this week

The People’s National Party’s Women’s Movement and the Party’s Women’s Commission have taken issue with the gender card being used by government members, in relation to the comments about the speaker of the house by opposition leader Mark Golding.

This, after acting Leader of Government Business and Gender Minister Olivia Grange claimed the comments by the opposition leader infringed on women’s empowerment.

In response, co-chair of PNP’s Gender Commission Ethnie Miller Simpson said women’s empowerment should not be used as a ‘get out of jail’ card.

Mrs Miller-Simpson said the concern lies not with the gender of the speaker, but with her performance.

She was supported by the PNP’s Women Movement which noted that the conflict would persist, regardless of the genders involved, as the issue lies in the inherent conflict between the roles of speaker and prime minister.

It said the country must not conflate legitimate discourse on matters concerning the nation with accusations of misogyny.

It said any attempt to do so would only hinder efforts toward achieving genuine gender parity and equality.

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Classes to be held online at the Grange Hill High tomorrow following alleged threats from gunmen

The People’s National Party’s Women’s Movement and the Party’s Women’s Commission have taken issue with the gender card being used by government members, in relation to the comments about the speaker of the house by opposition leader Mark Golding.

This, after acting Leader of Government Business and Gender Minister Olivia Grange claimed the comments by the opposition leader infringed on women’s empowerment.

In response, co-chair of PNP’s Gender Commission Ethnie Miller Simpson said women’s empowerment should not be used as a ‘get out of jail’ card.

Mrs Miller-Simpson said the concern lies not with the gender of the speaker, but with her performance.

She was supported by the PNP’s Women Movement which noted that the conflict would persist, regardless of the genders involved, as the issue lies in the inherent conflict between the roles of speaker and prime minister.

It said the country must not conflate legitimate discourse on matters concerning the nation with accusations of misogyny.

It said any attempt to do so would only hinder efforts toward achieving genuine gender parity and equality.

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JLP and PNP condemn altercation between supporters during today’s swearing-in of councillors at KSAMC

The People’s National Party’s Women’s Movement and the Party’s Women’s Commission have taken issue with the gender card being used by government members, in relation to the comments about the speaker of the house by opposition leader Mark Golding.

This, after acting Leader of Government Business and Gender Minister Olivia Grange claimed the comments by the opposition leader infringed on women’s empowerment.

In response, co-chair of PNP’s Gender Commission Ethnie Miller Simpson said women’s empowerment should not be used as a ‘get out of jail’ card.

Mrs Miller-Simpson said the concern lies not with the gender of the speaker, but with her performance.

She was supported by the PNP’s Women Movement which noted that the conflict would persist, regardless of the genders involved, as the issue lies in the inherent conflict between the roles of speaker and prime minister.

It said the country must not conflate legitimate discourse on matters concerning the nation with accusations of misogyny.

It said any attempt to do so would only hinder efforts toward achieving genuine gender parity and equality.

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Classes dismissed at some schools in Grange Hill, Westmoreland following alleged threats from criminals

The People’s National Party’s Women’s Movement and the Party’s Women’s Commission have taken issue with the gender card being used by government members, in relation to the comments about the speaker of the house by opposition leader Mark Golding.

This, after acting Leader of Government Business and Gender Minister Olivia Grange claimed the comments by the opposition leader infringed on women’s empowerment.

In response, co-chair of PNP’s Gender Commission Ethnie Miller Simpson said women’s empowerment should not be used as a ‘get out of jail’ card.

Mrs Miller-Simpson said the concern lies not with the gender of the speaker, but with her performance.

She was supported by the PNP’s Women Movement which noted that the conflict would persist, regardless of the genders involved, as the issue lies in the inherent conflict between the roles of speaker and prime minister.

It said the country must not conflate legitimate discourse on matters concerning the nation with accusations of misogyny.

It said any attempt to do so would only hinder efforts toward achieving genuine gender parity and equality.

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PM Holness says countries in Western Hemisphere cannot allow civil war to begin in Haiti, as security forces grapple with gang violence

The People’s National Party’s Women’s Movement and the Party’s Women’s Commission have taken issue with the gender card being used by government members, in relation to the comments about the speaker of the house by opposition leader Mark Golding.

This, after acting Leader of Government Business and Gender Minister Olivia Grange claimed the comments by the opposition leader infringed on women’s empowerment.

In response, co-chair of PNP’s Gender Commission Ethnie Miller Simpson said women’s empowerment should not be used as a ‘get out of jail’ card.

Mrs Miller-Simpson said the concern lies not with the gender of the speaker, but with her performance.

She was supported by the PNP’s Women Movement which noted that the conflict would persist, regardless of the genders involved, as the issue lies in the inherent conflict between the roles of speaker and prime minister.

It said the country must not conflate legitimate discourse on matters concerning the nation with accusations of misogyny.

It said any attempt to do so would only hinder efforts toward achieving genuine gender parity and equality.

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US commits additional $133 million to aid crisis-torn Haiti

The People’s National Party’s Women’s Movement and the Party’s Women’s Commission have taken issue with the gender card being used by government members, in relation to the comments about the speaker of the house by opposition leader Mark Golding.

This, after acting Leader of Government Business and Gender Minister Olivia Grange claimed the comments by the opposition leader infringed on women’s empowerment.

In response, co-chair of PNP’s Gender Commission Ethnie Miller Simpson said women’s empowerment should not be used as a ‘get out of jail’ card.

Mrs Miller-Simpson said the concern lies not with the gender of the speaker, but with her performance.

She was supported by the PNP’s Women Movement which noted that the conflict would persist, regardless of the genders involved, as the issue lies in the inherent conflict between the roles of speaker and prime minister.

It said the country must not conflate legitimate discourse on matters concerning the nation with accusations of misogyny.

It said any attempt to do so would only hinder efforts toward achieving genuine gender parity and equality.

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Agriculture Ministry to ramp up activities under its New Face of Food initiative this year

The People’s National Party’s Women’s Movement and the Party’s Women’s Commission have taken issue with the gender card being used by government members, in relation to the comments about the speaker of the house by opposition leader Mark Golding.

This, after acting Leader of Government Business and Gender Minister Olivia Grange claimed the comments by the opposition leader infringed on women’s empowerment.

In response, co-chair of PNP’s Gender Commission Ethnie Miller Simpson said women’s empowerment should not be used as a ‘get out of jail’ card.

Mrs Miller-Simpson said the concern lies not with the gender of the speaker, but with her performance.

She was supported by the PNP’s Women Movement which noted that the conflict would persist, regardless of the genders involved, as the issue lies in the inherent conflict between the roles of speaker and prime minister.

It said the country must not conflate legitimate discourse on matters concerning the nation with accusations of misogyny.

It said any attempt to do so would only hinder efforts toward achieving genuine gender parity and equality.

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