Sending in the army?????

[johng]

HarryS

These are comments from Jamaicans on the Daily Gleaner Website in response to the Negril Hoteliers request for Army on the ground in Negril. You judge for yourself the sentiment that is brewing.

(Post edited because all the comments to the Gleaner articles are already posted in their entirety on the Gleaner copyrighted pages. Here is the link to the article with the comments at the end of the article. To allow for proper judgement and to keep us from infringing on the Gleaner's copyrights, please read the article then the comments and their replies below the article. Thanks.)

http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/n...gril-hoteliers

[Irieonline]

Oh no Jamaica please dont put soldiers on jet skis lol. One thing i kept saying to my gf on our last trip was isnt it so much nicer here now without the constant noise of the jet skis going back and forth all day long. I really hope i never see another jet ski in Negril again. Fingers crossed lol

[Jamerican71]

I personally have never felt unsafe in Negril or anywhere in Jamaica but for obvious reasons I do follow the same security rules that I do while at home. Given the rise in crime and the ongoing issues with people feeling unsafe, I would welcome the defense force being brought in. I've seen them in Cancun and other Caribbean Islands and while it can be off putting to see them, it certainly does make you feel safer. I work less than a block form the White House and we see armed guards all the time, even snipers on the roofs of buildings.

I agree with Irieonline -- -please don't put them on jet skis!

[Jaherring]

Not a bad idea dave. Roll Tide.

[OneLoveOneBlood]

Cameras at the stop lights or cameras on the way in and out of Negril sound good. Even routine stops on way in and out checking drivers license is ok. Having more security prescence good.... But whenever I've seen police out with those big guns it is a very uneasy feeling. Mexico and isreal may have them but I don't choose to travel there...my one love and travel $$ is for beautiful Jamaica. God bless Jamaica, locals, tourists and negrilalholics alike.

[LivinInThe603]

I met 8 soldiers last night... I'm goin to the meeting at CSA tomorrow to listen to the discussion. I'll tell you what, more out of towners this trip than I've met in my other trips combined- Kingston and Ochi. I knowits slow, but the people from out of town definitely have a different "vibe" than the local people just trying to make some money. Interested to hear the info being presented. I met a lively woman today and many folks are simply very worried about how their community is being perceived and the safety of the people and the tourists. People have been a little lore persistent than usual, but I'm having the same great time I've had when I come in April, and I'm getting to play some good dominos!

[lacdeloo]

We have been in Jamaica with the helicopter gun ships soldiers and such, and compared to the police the locals all seem more happy with them coming in and restoring some order and also cleaning out areas and undesired people................locals and tourist see this at times as things are atleast being taken seriously.

[kim&betty]

many years ago the JDF NCO's had a big PARTY at hedo. They were a great group, lots of fun. several years ago at the MX3 Bob Marley birthday bash a JDF squad stopped by, I bought them all a drink, they also were a bunch of good guys. p.s. RIP Kubba, god bless you.

[Captain Oil]

The next tourist to be shot or robbed by trained military personnel will be the first. Can't say that about the bad guy with guns , etc...

[jamman]

Just wondering if any update on this or the general vibe for those who are there often ..

Coming in mid-Sept and trying to get a feel for being out and about .. its been about 10 yrs since I have been there ..