Manda, you are in safe and excellent hands with Bnewb and Rob! I would trust them with my kids; actually - they're probably safer with Bnewb & Rob than with me!!!
Use common sense you would use at home and you'll be fine. Check out the board for any roll calls or boardies going down and you'll do great. I totally agree with the advice to give Mobay a miss alone - you can go with your friend before you leave if you want to. Every boardie has a great connection with at least 1 driver. I am sure the staff at where you're staying will give you good advice. My best advice? Find out when and where the webcasts are and head for wherever Bnewb and Rob are - guaranteed a good time at the right price in a safe environment. We have had so many good times in Jamaica, I can't even list them on an endless board .... but the best times, best food and best advice are usually from Rob and Bnewb (listen to mother Maggie - If they say don't go there - DON'T FREAKIN GO THERE!!!!! If they say go - be confident you'll be fine! Look forward to your stories of solo in Negril! P.S. Canoe has THE best onion rings - although I need to go back and retest that theory since the Seastar recently came out with some awesome ones!