To all concerned about beach vendors!

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Originally Posted by original spanky

the last picture reminds me of how much we enjoy the vendors. "its going to be hot hot hot tonight tonight tonight ............

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Ya mon Negril vendors are the best. That one looks like he even has the permit strapped around his neck. :)

Has anyone received a reply from the Chamber of Commerce?

Thanks for the address. Email sent

I asked for the “courtesy of a reply “ in my letter but as Rob pointed out you may not receive anything more than an acknowledgment of your letter.
I’d be happy with that. At least I’d know they saw it.
Strength in numbers. Maybe we can all help in effecting some change.

I have emailed with the Negril Chamber of Commerce in the past and while it took 6 weeks they did respond to my email. The response was not a "canned response" but was written specifically in response to my email. So it is likely there will be responses but they may be slow. The email I sent was the middle of last year regarding the live music scene and the important/vital role it plays in helping form the identity of Negril.

I spoke with the Chamber, the emails are being received and read!

Awesome news! Thanks Rob

Letter sent

#FREE NORMAN
#FREE NEGRIL BEACH VENDORS

I've been to Negril 9 times over the past 17 years & the beach vendors are part of the scenery & one of the reasons I love Negril. It wouldn't be the same to me if I sat on the beach & there was no fruit lady passing by or Norman & all the rest. I've bought from both of them. The best pineapple I ever tasted I bought from the fruit lady. I especially like the beach musicians who pass by. I always give them a few $ to sing to me. I honestly wouldn't enjoy Negril as much if all these people disappeared. I have run into some pushy ones on a walk but 99% of the time a no thanks has been enough. The only place I don't like walking past is Roots because some there can be pretty aggressive but I do it anyway & just walk past there a bit faster. I have had a lot of fun talking with some of the vendors over the years. Please don't take them away!

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Originally Posted by SVW

I've been to Negril 9 times over the past 17 years & the beach vendors are part of the scenery & one of the reasons I love Negril. It wouldn't be the same to me if I sat on the beach & there was no fruit lady passing by or Norman & all the rest. I've bought from both of them. The best pineapple I ever tasted I bought from the fruit lady. I especially like the beach musicians who pass by. I always give them a few $ to sing to me. I honestly wouldn't enjoy Negril as much if all these people disappeared. I have run into some pushy ones on a walk but 99% of the time a no thanks has been enough. The only place I don't like walking past is Roots because some there can be pretty aggressive but I do it anyway & just walk past there a bit faster. I have had a lot of fun talking with some of the vendors over the years. Please don't take them away!

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Did you email the Chamber?