Men shot dead at Negril hairdressing parlour

[negrilmon]

The above article from November 29th does not actually state the parish of Westmoreland has prompted the Rotary Peace Conference. For those unfamiliar with the parish, Negril is a very small part of the parish, with about 7000 residents of the 160,000 residents in Westmoreland which includes the capital of Sav-La-Mar..

The article does state "Data released by the Jamaica Constabulary Force show that three of four parishes in western Jamaica, that is, Westmoreland, Hanover and St James, have seen a spike in murders for the first half of the year, when compared to the same period last year..." which has prompted the conference.

The parish of St. James (about 180,000 residents) which includes the capital of Montego Bay is unfortunately the centre of the lotto scamming which has increased the numbers substantially. "With more than 260 murders so far, and another four days to go in 2016, St James is set not only to retain but extend its unenviable reputation as Jamaica's most murderous region" and "Lottery Scamming Capital - Located on Jamaica's north-west coast, and the home of some of the island's top resort areas, St James has, over the past decade, become known as the epicentre of the lottery scamming business and the violent crimes associated with.":

http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/l...ents-lose-hope

The parishes of Westmoreland and Hanover have also seen an increase associated with the lotto scamming. We all hope that this scourge can be stopped. But it will take work on both ends.

Sorry for not being more clear... Here was the quote from youth programmes representative of the Rotary Club of Negril, Angela Haye...

"The data show that this year, Westmoreland has recorded an almost 100 per cent increase in murders. St. James has the second-highest movement, and Hanover also has significant increase. Against the backdrop of violence and killings of our young men, women and children in western Jamaica, the cause for concern is paramount. The project is aimed at enabling communities to strengthen and expand their ability to prevent and resolve disputes, thus the involvement of the community from day one to plan ahead for the January conference,"

Sounds like domestic violence is the main issue...

Earlier this year, Police Commissioner Dr Carl Williams said domestic disputes that turn deadly are among the main reasons for the hike in the murder rate this year.

[JDd]

yup...money and family

[Rob]

Sorry for not being more clear... Here was the quote from youth programmes representative of the Rotary Club of Negril, Angela Haye...

"The data show that this year, Westmoreland has recorded an almost 100 per cent increase in murders. St. James has the second-highest movement, and Hanover also has significant increase. Against the backdrop of violence and killings of our young men, women and children in western Jamaica, the cause for concern is paramount. The project is aimed at enabling communities to strengthen and expand their ability to prevent and resolve disputes, thus the involvement of the community from day one to plan ahead for the January conference,"

Sounds like domestic violence is the main issue...

Earlier this year, Police Commissioner Dr Carl Williams said domestic disputes that turn deadly are among the main reasons for the hike in the murder rate this year.

That was the second quote from the article. And one article doesn't paint an accurate picture when there are many more out there.

I am doing my best to be real here. I could post dozens of more stories about the impact of the lotto scam.

Please do more research and what I posted will come into view. Domestic violence, while up with the murder/suicides will not account for the increase. Even the article you posted points that out when you read between the lines.

Many of the domestic violence incidents are more often than not related to the lotto scamming.

If you don't believe me, glean it for yourself. The lotto scamming must stop, and that means on both ends!

[Papa Georgie]

Forgive me, but, what is "lotto scamming"?

[Markospoon]

Someone gets a phone number, they then call that person and say
"You have won 3-5 million dollars in the Lottery",
just send $4,000.00 U.S. to me for fees and taxes
and the money will be sent to you.

Folks Send money via Western Union, or other ways.
Some folks (the elderly) fall for this
and then continue to send thousands and thousands of dollars.
But, it is a scam PapaG.

Fake, Faux, Con, untrue....It is a lie.

[Rob]

Forgive me, but, what is "lotto scamming"?

Fair question considering hanging up the phone can stop it. Here is how the Wall Street Journal describes it:

http://www.wsj.com/articles/SB100014...76641843872458

[negrilmon]

That was the second quote from the article. And one article doesn't paint an accurate picture when there are many more out there.

I am doing my best to be real here. I could post dozens of more stories about the impact of the lotto scam.

Please do more research and what I posted will come into view. Domestic violence, while up with the murder/suicides will not account for the increase. Even the article you posted points that out when you read between the lines.

Many of the domestic violence incidents are more often than not related to the lotto scamming.

If you don't believe me, glean it for yourself. The lotto scamming must stop, and that means on both ends!

Rob, I believe you regarding the Lotto Scam causing violence...

Back to my original point...I hope the Peace Conference helps alleviate the recent surge in violence!

Negril was a huge part of my childhood and I love it!

I think the good in most of the people of Jamaica will overcome the bad of just a few...As long as they aren't in leadership...

Happy New Year!

[Papa Georgie]

So the victims then go after the scammers...this is the violence?

[captaind]

So the victims then go after the scammers...this is the violence?

No. The victims are usually elderly who have never been to Jamaica.

The violence is in the scammer's food chain. A lot of people got their hand in all that cash. No honor among thieves
you nuh

Cap

[Papa Georgie]

OK, thanks, I think I get that. Its the cash that results from the successful scam. Up for grabs for syndicates and gangs.