Last August, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, revealed that the Government was working on a dress code policy for work and school that will reflect the principles and values of independent Jamaica. Maybe some halter back dresses in parliament will help us decouple ourselves from the monarchy.' For that, as we now see, is the way to true independence. Jamaica backwards in every tweeted: 'Yes, in such things, let us be guided by others. Or she (Rihanna) would have to drape newspaper around her shoulders as some J'can women have done to get into gov't buildings,' tweeted Jackson-Miller.Īnother Twitter user, Renee Rattray, shared: 'They turned me away from the MOE at Caenwood Centre years ago when I was showing up for a meeting to discuss a multi-million dollar project for our youth in - of all things - a black sleeveless dress!!!'Īnother female joined the conversation, commenting that, 'If no scarf was forthcoming them woulda turn her (Rihanna) back at the gate fi go home go change.

Tomlinson's views garnered the support of several Twitter users, including that of journalist and attorney-at-law Dionne Jackson-Miller. BIM (a native or inhabitant of Barbados) is a new level that we are not ready to unlock!' she tweeted. 'I see the protocol officer wrapping her shoulders in a scarf. Can you imagine her trying to get through the parking lot in for this state ceremony?!' tweeted Tomlinson, a former People's National Party (PNP) Youth Organisation president. “Rihanna was named National Hero designate in a halter back dress. Such a dress would not gain access to several government buildings, schools, public spaces and even the Parliament in Jamaica.Īdditionally, sleeveless cover tank-tops and strapless tops, shorts, and skimpy dresses are among styles that are not allowed at many public entities. The one-shoulder dress featured a choker neckline with a long fringed tassel hanging from the back.

Some Jamaicans, however, have criticised Rihanna's attire at the ceremony, chastising her for dressing “inappropriately”. KINGSTON, Jamaica - Communications specialist Krystal Tomlinson reignited debate over the island's dress code policy Wednesday as she touted newly-declared Barbados national hero Rihanna's wearing of a sleeveless dress to Monday night's ceremony marking the birth of the eastern Caribbean island as the world's newest republic.

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