The nostalgic fondness many boardites feel for the "good old days" doesn't pay the bills nor earn property owners (majority of whom are Jamaicans) a fair return on their investment. "Growth is inevitable for Negril" as Rob stated and the mega properties like RIU
are either going to become the wave of future or Jamaican-owned hotels must be allowed to compete with bigger and better accommodations. People like Mr. Wellington, Mr. Grizzle, etc. must be able to compete more effectively on an already uneven playing field with all the foreign investors.
We all know Global Warming is real and a threat to our planet so reducing setback limits are not a good idea so the only way to build with the constraints of Norman Manley Blvd and the Morass is up. At least one more story to all properties as the "no building taller the tallest coconut tree." only means larger coconut trees being brought in.
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/colum...olicy_18363384
Jamaica is stepping out of the shackles of "Third World" status and poised for more development and investment. If that investment can not be supplied by Jamaicans then more RIU are in their future.
Just my opinion.
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