Letter of the Day | Jamaica’s female power electrifies the world

THE EDITOR, Madam:

Jamaica’s female power was on full display this weekend.

On Friday, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce was recognised as the Best Female Athlete at the Pan Am Sports Awards in Fort Lauderdale, United States. She was beautifully photographed with her son Zyon as she added to the many accolades she has garnered over her career. Congratulations, Mrs Fraser-Pryce, and commendation to your supportive husband.

Toni-Ann Singh on Saturday walked away with the coveted Miss World title in London, England. Jamaicans were in their ‘ackee’ celebrating our fourth hold on the crown. She exuded beauty, grace, brains, and a power-punch singing ability. Well done, Toni-Ann.

What I admired was Toni-Ann’s humility in remembering to empower that little girl in St Thomas, Jamaica, and the other little girls in the world to believe in themselves. Also touching was her honouring her mother’s influence in her life on the world stage. You made Ms Jahraine Bailey a proud mom.

Ms Dahlia Harris, the co-franchise holder of the Miss Jamaica World pageant, is to be congratulated. She is a true Jamaican female powerhouse. Congratulations, Ms Harris, on copping a Miss World title through your franchise.

It was nice to see a very supportive Miss Nigeria. Wonder if she has some Jamaican genes?

Ladies, you truly rocked. Jamaica has a rich reservoir of highly accomplished females who are making a difference. We thank the Almighty God.

ANDREA DUNK