I appreciate the link shared by Accompong as much or moreso than the one Rob provided, simply because of a phone call I received from a fellow visitor to Negril two days ago. We were discussing the fact that neither of us were aware of the status of the breakwater project, and he had asked me if I knew where the Issa family stood on that issue (I did not). It's encouraging to me to see that they lean toward the preservation stand, despite the fact that some of the development and expansion projects they've undertaken are not consistent with the 1981 directives.

As for inviting Negril stakeholders, including us, to weigh in on these proposals, I am very wary and, in fact, cynical. I bristle when invited to express my opinion on something that's already been settled. For the Big Money to try to make Negril stakeholders feel like they are a part of any decision making process in this is a pretty standard piece of hypocrisy.

Unfortunately for those of us who love what Negril was, or even is, this will get done. Trust me... if the one of the biggest money interests on the strip (and arguably, the most successful) is concerned for their stake in Negril, the beach is in serious trouble.

Thanks Rob, for the opportunity to vent.