VIDEO: Portia talks politics, people, education and her rise to Prime Minister

Outgoing People's National Party President and former Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller sits with The Gleaner' Janet Silvera to speak about a range of issues as she prepares to say farewell to politics.

[@user-bj6rl5he1g]

A black woman who shows all the black woman in Jamaica, that if they are focusing on thier personal education, they can achieve success in this beautiful island of Jamaica, education is very important, i will emplore all young people to achieve quality education, well done Mr Portia Simpson, well spoken. Woman has a voice and it must be heard, it's a blessing how women can held thier own , onward forward black woman of Jamaica, making a valid contribution to our beautiful island Jamaica.

[@robertgray7994]

A very lovely interview. Thanks for your service to the people of Jamaica Mama P. Walk good!

[@yvonnegrant1173]

WOW! Thank you Prime Minister Portia 🎉!

[@gabrielmcpherson5756]

The most honourable Portia Simpson Miller is my role model. She has set the bar for me. She is a marvelous woman! She shows me that there's nothing a woman can't do! I don't care what anyone says she's one of Jamaica's BEST PRIME Minister! I have been looking up to her from the age of 3 and now I'm 16... I'm still looking up to this gorgeous gem. Miss Simpson as a female you did an Exemplary job with Jamaica... I'm also a female and I share the same vision as you. You rock mama P! Much love!!💗💗

[@dorothybrown5972]

They will never found another leader like Portia who genuinely loved the Jamaicans people. You'll forever be my Queen

[@PHlophe]

Dotty, you are fan girling

[@berylmorgan8482]

WoW...I met Portia in the 60's when I volunteered with the Trade Union Congress..She asked me to accompany her to the Max field area to wrap Christmas gifts for children who lived at a Children's home in the area..This lady has been working & helping children for many years.. Blessed Love mi Empress!

[@user-xb4in8ge1x]

MAMA P you always dun your very very best you couldn't have dun it better I love you so so much I am praying that you will get a clean bill of health and be back on your feet praising GOD with every fiber of your being keep loving your people and never stop being you heart of eternal love ❤️ 😍 💖 ❣️ 💕 💘my friend blessings continually peace

[@fatnow1]

I am happy she has the opportunity to reflect and speak from her heart. Regardless of our viewpoint, she is authentic and passionate. I wish her every success in her next chapter of life.

[@winsomebrooke8979]

Andrew holness winsoo annette brooks need her money's what t he over sea send for me send home. Car ship plain too when iwas wersome u take run Jamaican you change my topics bad mind me e did tell Jamaican tturth u lie to the to people in county y telling them about jlp pnp when apoor jamaica woman was shindig star I don't highlight her u wanted to take for your self what kind prime minister u are sell out the poor person u change everything for ii and friends hide me put me in pain this county have to tell u and your top class people didn't smiley person fifa great job u telling lie and wicked u my name around world wide when your belly full u change it why are you so bitter if it was u could like no one. Do you that's people help u to be who u are

[@homefone4390]

Vy7 ki

[@JamesBrown-sw9tc]

Magnificent interview,the dreams and aspirations of Norman Manley are being demonstrated and relived in these days.

[@ianthompson9942]

I remember about four years ago, she asked Mr Holness where were her boys referring to Holness two sons. They went to her and she hugged them and they hugged her back. You could see the genuine love she had for those two boys. This happened at Gordon House

[@dorothybrown5972]

This is why I had supported you without money I walk and campaign because off your genuine love for people. Love you Mama P always enjoy live outside of politics 😘

[@jeldeanbaileyhosang3593]

Love u mama P. Best of u

[@kenfrancis9862]

She is a remarkable woman a mother of a nation no one can come next to her

[@doreenanderson487]

God bless and keep you sis P am proud of you my Lady as a woman i feel good knowing you came so far well done keep on pressing i lernt you love to read write your book God will take care

[@delanfoster5730]

Love you Mama P ❤ Forward Portia Forward... Portia really run this country.

[@nikkiandy1352]

Wonderful. Please continue to share your story.

[@waynereid3718]

Hon portia Simpson was respected because she understands the struggle of poor people she never make decision and forget poor people

[@janetjohnson2929]

We will always love this strong , powerful fearles,..The Most Honourable Portia Simpson..praise God He spared her..I cover her under the blood of Jesus.. I declare long life and prosperity for her .Amen

[@colleencookhorne3625]

Wow honestly I love this interview an speech that Portia Simpson miller give very intelligent I am so proud of this interview would listen to it over an over it movitatean inspired me so much as if it was yesterday well done Mrs Simpson yr one in a million an that is the strength of a woman an that we are looking for in the furture woman of politician party more integrity yr were love by many an yet still u did yr best may God continue to bless an keep u an cover u from the crown of tr head to the soul of yr feet

[@876Lakshmi]

I Love Portia

[@desemalthomas514]

very genuine interview. Well spoken and thoughtful with her responses. I wish her well.

[@gervanmyers3066]

She's a True JAMAICAN that's how we were taught BUT somehow a NEW BREED has taken over JAMAICA.

[@shirnetthylton2685]

Pray 🙏 🤲 that the Lord continue to bless you 🙏 🙌 ❤️ mama P

[@philmorelee6671]

I was in Canada when you win, I was so happy for you, I cherish everything you've done for Jamaica, what you've accomplish was incredible, you're 100 percent woman and I love you..

[@seelondon100]

What did she accomplish apart from the highways - which local cannot afford to use...? and it is a genuine question.

[@michkaellawrence6984]

I love Mrs Simpson Miller, she is the sweetest politician I've ever known. God bless you Portia.

[@YaniqueHi-te9sb]

Such a beautiful soul, one mama P ❤️

[@endurable4849]

Jamaican woman.. example to women that u can be the big leader.. big up Portia nice woman.

[@damionmullings8834]

endurable man

[@maurice8310]

Love you so much mama ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊blessings

[@roneikaforbes9113]

I love her people just bad mine her and not beg none of you people nothing so leave her alone

[@sophiajohnson7852]

Thanks mama p! Proud of you!

[@ianthompson9942]

I just love this Lady

[@mohanroache2587]

I miss her. And those were the days. I was In my teens at the begining of the peak of her career, and I feel privileged to have lived in the times of a legend that's immortalized in Jamaicas history for centuries to come. I'll never forget the 2007 elections when I was in high school living in Manchester and the 2011 elections when I was at UWI and living in August town. I met her at a motorcade in 2007 when she came to craighead Manchester, little did she know how obsessed I was with her at the time. I was so depressed when she lost in 2007 I stayed in the whole day after elections while my labourite friends banged on my windows cheering and gloating at me, lol I'll never forget. Politics was so interesting in Jamaica. Haven't been back to Jamaica in almost 9 years I know the political scene is probably dry af with all those male bigots in parliament and the women that kizz their azz trying hard to be like them and blind to the gender inequality issues in politics

[@arlinejohnson6241]

Good and honest woman

[@ackeemclarke7410]

One of the best interviews 👌

[@sophianewell1116]

Portia! A strong, courageous, humble, honest and honorable woman, long live queen of the nation.

[@TaddaCharlie-ce4oc]

Because she for the people, she never told from us,she is the mother of all children

[@marleneellis2355]

Mama p love you ❤❤❤❤💯

[@chrisssrasharrison5286]

I miss her

[@nicolemaddix4291]

Yes, I re-registered to vote when you won the leadership of the party. What about the Mandelas? Especially Winnie 😎🏁

[@AffectionatePizzaOven-np7pr]

Mamma p you r the best for PNP an the old Jamaican sister p up up

[@esterhoilette7203]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@devongaynor5019]

Which high school she went to. We should named it after her. Or even primary school.

[@gabrielmcpherson5756]

Agreed

[@TaddaCharlie-ce4oc]

Real talk education system was on the rise under your administration, honourable Portia Millet

[@lolli9788]

SHE MIGHT NOT BE AS EDUCATED AS THE REST OF THEM,BUT YET STILL SHE IS NO FOOL.HER OWN PEOPLE IN THE GOVERNMENT HATED HER,BECAUSE SHE IS SO CHARISMATIC AND LOVED BY THE POPULACE. GOD PUTS HER IN THAT POSITION,AND SHE DID VERY WELL POINT BLANK AND PERIOD

[@JamesBrown-sw9tc]

Where is that book?

[@vivianalindo-foster2624]

Jamaica dismissed a mother without giving her a genuinely fair chance to fix Jamaica land. The love she portrayed will never return to us as a nation because it does not exist among present day politicians. We love you too madam Portia

[@galaxykode9243]

Big up miss Miller

[@seelondon100]

She look less stressed now she give up the role of PM. 10:02 Questionable... If this is true then her constituent should be an exceptional model for the entire Jamaica. 17:23 That is an understatement.

[@paulinefrater7612]

That is true you work hard

[@iammel1962]

I love that read "the merchant of venice" its the moral in this story that's important.

[@margaretjennings8462]

Big up uself ms portia one love

[@nannee4282]

Despite Hon. Simpson Miller depiction as evil and vile by Jamaicans, I see a strong, confident, and endurance capacity from this lady. Because of the traits, I admire and represent her.

[@claudinescott]

I would like to read that book mama p

[@alanscott196]

Iconic woman for all woman in the world

[@annmariemcdonald3444]

Ok this is a longtime pitch because mama looking fresh tho..

[@TaddaCharlie-ce4oc]

She respect the elderly,she puts nothing in her pocket,,

[@user-vn2nh5gd9c]

Respect.s..p

[@lilliansmithwhyte8498]

SHE'S 🎉A🌹 SWEET✨ SWEET✨ JAMAICAN QUEEN 👑🎊✨I💘 THIS VIDEO✨ THANKS 👍JAMAICA GLEANER✨👍✌💘☕☕💘✨

[@parlex2007]

A great great woman

[@proudtobeasimp7259]

I think sister P is cute

[@joymiller7011]

I'm

[@NspNuhSympathyRebel]

Mamma p

[@elsildasmith8951]

FACTS IS ONLY JESUS AN GOD IS HONORABLE JAM PEOPLE IS MAD ALL OF THEM THIEF FROM THE POOR MAN AWARD US GOD WILL REWARD MANKIND ALL.OF THEM STEAL FROM THE POOR JAM IS UNSENCELESS

[@sciphers]

Thats a man

[@beatrizmills4560]

Another MAN!

[@orvillestewart1337]

Ok so sis P take plane to college every week, where she going with that lying story kmt

[@waynereid3718]

A true diplomatic plane took her in and out every day politicians do what they want cause remember she had a role of MP so she had to do it to up her education

[@byroncole2283]

U tink a andrew a talk?

[@byroncole2283]

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[@clarenceroach5805]

Great job mss P One Love.❤😅😊

[@user-eg4cj6bv1v]

Yes sista p both of you are the bever