No Street Vendors After 9PM?

[541lion]

They'll figure it out when it hurts the economy even more

[Stoners5]

that is totally unbelievable ! what's next ???

[TAH]

Just my .02 here; I'd like to see some further clarity on exactly what the plan is before jumping off the ledge myself... I agree that at a glance it seems rather over bearing, in Negril especially. We'll soon see, I guess.

[madcam94]

I spoke to our friend who lives in March Town just outside Negril last night who is a driver. When I asked him about this he seemed to think it was starting in Sav la Mar as there are big problems there. Will be interesting to follow this story. I'll believe it when I see it. Maybe they are just wanting to clean up a bit, make sure everyone is properly authorized to be a vendor and such. I cannot imagine that they would eliminate all the live music and jerk stands, that would be a devastating financial blow to the locals.

[enemeane]

If there is no music we might just skip over Negril

Who said there is no music?

[541lion]

Read all the posts.. Sorry I don't know how to quote

[Odinson]

Not sure about the music scene. The Negril Entertainment Association NEA (RIP Kubba) has been trying to standardize the events (lower the bass, etc.) and it looks like there is some enforcement happening and justified protests:
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/mobil...ties-_18224015

These things have a way of shaking themselves out. There is an election coming up so (tin foil hat on) these things may be related to that...

Visiting in late Feb so I will maybe be a bit clearer on the situation after that.

[MilwaukeeMike]

No late night music, no street vendors at night. Progress is one thing but this is stealing much of the charm that makes Negril the incomparable unique destination we all love so.

It appears the first mention of no late night music is your post. Care to clarify?

[*vi*]

It’s mentioned more than once in the article (directly and in essence) that Mr. White’s objective is to “Reduce crime and violence, rid the streets of illegal vending and restore general order.”

Therefore the focus of the police is weed out the illegal vendors in order to “curb crime in the parish”. Given Negril relies on tourist dollars and how some venues & festivities operate past midnight, it seems unlikely they would eliminate all street vending so early.

Their priority is Savanna-la-Mar so for now it’s a wait to see how or if there will be street vendor changes in Negril. Until then, eat, drink and be merry until official word is communicated from the authorities.

[Ras Walleye]

They have been cracking down on late night music for several years now. Must get a permit. But even permitted shows have been shut down early.