US issues Travel Advisory for Jamaica (FALSE)

[Rob]

Mike D,

Here is a link to the 3 curious stories I related in response to Kahuna's post.

http://negril.com/forum/showthread.p...n-Negril/page7

[Vince]

How many times does this have to come up, again and again. It can or will can happen anywhere. Just be cautious where, when you are out. ANYWHERE you are vacation or just every day life. IMO

[Kahuna3]

I as well won't take lite of these incidents in the beach area...I've only stayed in the cliffs for my 22 year visits & visit the beach everyday...never ever has there been an issue while walking around the West End restaurants & bars at night.

That's exactly how I felt too - until I was robbed.

Usually there isn't a problem until there is one. When things go south, it happens very quickly, so don't be complacent just because nothing has happened to you. Tourists ARE being accosted, threatened and robbed in Negril, there is no denying it.

You can make whatever arguments you want to try and soften the facts - ie: per capita comparisons, 'it happens everywhere', etc. But the fact is - it IS happening and it will continue to happen until strong action is take to rout the criminals. But I never see police on the beach at night.

I've noticed a definite change in the famous Negril 'vibe'. It changes for the worse when the sun goes down.

There is a new generation of aggressive 'ganja sellers' and 'rum beggars' on the beach at night now. I don't like their in-your-face approach, nor the look in their eyes.

I rarely venture out at night when I'm alone anymore. I don't want to run the gauntlet. Call it self-preservation intuition.

[Mike_D]

Mike D,

Here is a link to the 3 curious stories I related in response to Kahuna's post.

http://negril.com/forum/showthread.p...n-Negril/page7

Thanks for the link, Rob. Your summary of these events agrees with my suspicion that I likely would not find myself (and wife) in these situations.

ETA: Not diminishing the seriousness of these or any crimes, and I agree that it needs to be addressed. Just stating that there are precautions that can be taken to mitigate your chances of being a victim.

[Jaherring]

I don't mind it being brought up again and again, I mean everyone especially new visitors need to be aware of the situation, so that they will be safe and enjoy their vacation. Info is a good thing.

[Marko]

dunno if anyone remembers......but back in the early 80's there was some unrest in Jamaica especially around election time......
and those were the advisories to reckon with......mi know people that were in Westmoreland at der house back then.....
but they said nuthin really happened that they saw......and most of dat stuff that was happening.....was in Kingston anyways

Cool Runnings, Marko

[captaind & Linston]

M,

I was there for the elections of 1980.

Cap

[booger]

Booger, tried to send you a pm but not seeing the option when I click on your profile.

What part of the above is discounting anyone's experiences, re-read my post without reading something that's not there into it. I didn't use the words credible, or credibility, you did.

At my age I'm not too quick to discount anything but thanks for the advice buddy I'll keep that in mind .......

Jamb

Jamb,
I came across pretty douchey on this one. Respect

[JamaGinger]

I'm a bit confused. It appeared to me that the post shared by Rob was from the U.S. Embassy in Kingston. It does not specifically mention Negril, but it was on their site and was referring to the whole of Jamaica. I was able to find it on the embassy site myself.

[Rob]

It is confusing because the US Embassy in Kingston did not officially announce their Warden Message reminder until 2 days after the original post. The US government travel department has not changed their stance on Jamaica. And yes, the Warden's reminder was about the island as a whole, not Negril.

This is why I posted the Warden Message in the following thread.

http://negril.com/forum/showthread.p...sy-in-Kingston