Men shot dead at Negril hairdressing parlour

[LivinInThe603]

Judging from the confirmations from those in Negril ( Rob, Marko, etal ), I'd say that the source was pretty reliable.

FYI the link came from a Google news alert.

The link in the first post begins as loopjamaica.com, which is what I was referring to. I saw the same report on Facebook through loop Jamaica. Sorry to offend, but it's one in the same to me.

there is so much we don't know. And loop Jamaica reports a lot of crime based incidents. While I appreciate everyone's first hand perspective, each has their own bias. Let's be real here. I am not discounting any person or their point of view, rather, as I've been reminded of first hand, as with any incident, there are multiple points of view and always, the first release of news is often incorrect or incomplete.

I absolutely agree that people should be able to make informed decisions about where they vacation, but there is literally, a report every day about a shooting, a knife attack, children, women, killers, passerbys, people getting murdered.... so it strikes me funny when one incident flares a response. It happens every day. And I am the first to say I had my own strong reaction a few weeks ago. I am frustrated, like so many of us. But when I think about the big picture, is it me who suffers, or the people who have no choice but to live in this communitnies....

[captaind]

I know but I ain't tellin'

Cap

[JDd]

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[negrilmon]

Sounds like the nearly 100% increase in murders around Westmoreland has prompted a Peace Conference.

http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/w...ce-set-january

Hopefully it helps this very sad situation!

Negrilmon...Visiting since 1975

[NEGRILJAIL]

Rob , thanks for clearing up the details , and I apologize for any misinformation , however the fact remains the same , wrong place wrong time , as you yourself have said . My point is exactly that .. take the place out of the equation and no worries about the time . I'm sure you know all the facts regarding the ouster of the USA's puppet leader Bautista in Cuba , hence most Americans ignorance of Cuba in general . To place an embargo on Cuba yet swing the doors wide open for China seems hypocritical in my view . Both military dictatorships , no ? Breaking the law of/in any country has it's own repercussions . It is a travellers obligation to know the rules of the country they are in . Guns and drugs are a HUGE no-no in Cuba , most folks (Canadians-Europeans) would take comfort in this fact .
I regress .. but I stick to my survey .. where would you drop off your 16 yr old child .. Haiti - Dominican - Jamaica - Mexico or Cuba ? nuff said
Merry Christmas to all , and to all a good night . Travel safe mi friends .

[Accompong]

I regress .. but I stick to my survey .. where would you drop off your 16 yr old child .. Haiti - Dominican - Jamaica - Mexico or Cuba ? nuff said
Merry Christmas to all , and to all a good night . Travel safe mi friends .

I think it is unconscionable to "drop off your 16 yr old child" ANYWHERE! The premise is ridiculous and I hope you enjoy Cuba on future vacations. More than "nuff said". Chooo!

[jojo p]

Livin, I have been coming to Jamaica since the mid 80's were you even born yet...lol.... you know I love you girl, the crime is very disconcerting, I have friends that no longer go because of it, they need to put it as a priority like now, before its to late ! Can't wait to see you in April, Have a Merry Chtristmas AND Happy new Year !!!!

[LivinInThe603]

Livin, I have been coming to Jamaica since the mid 80's were you even born yet...lol.... you know I love you girl, the crime is very disconcerting, I have friends that no longer go because of it, they need to put it as a priority like now, before its to late ! Can't wait to see you in April, Have a Merry Chtristmas AND Happy new Year !!!!

I was born in 1980... but point taken. You know I love you, but if you don't feel safe, it's good that you are looking elsewhere for vacations. I am too! I have to believe the police are doing what they can with whatever resources they have... Because really, hat can we do about it? Ligit information helps people make informed decisions, I agree.. but what can we do? I know the local residents are very concerned about how this all affects the tourist industry. Go to a rotary club or industry meeting if you can. I went when the Miniater of Tourism was in attendance. It was very interesting and gives you another perspective. It's the locals who suffer th most from all of this, and we are so worried about our vacations. i know many of us are very mindful of how this affects our favorite drivers, hoteliers, restaurant and bar owners.

How can we be a voice for them??? How ca we make a difference that really counts?

[jojo p]

I totally agree my friend, the best part of this message board is I have met some lifelong friend, you know ....... by the way, I was doing some last minute shoppin this morning, and I heard'''I'm on top of the world'' till my days in the nursing home, I will always think of you when I hear that song !!!!

[Accompong]

Livin, I have been coming to Jamaica since the mid 80's were you even born yet...lol.... you know I love you girl, the crime is very disconcerting, I have friends that no longer go because of it, they need to put it as a priority like now, before its to late ! Can't wait to see you in April, Have a Merry Chtristmas AND Happy new Year !!!!

Just wondering, jojo p, I thought you were a rather youngish woman now so (if I can ask) how old were you in the mid 80's? I was coming then as well but I am nearly 70.

Just curious.

Peace and Guidance