Men shot dead at Negril hairdressing parlour

[LivinInThe603]

I can't help but think of the old saying, ignorance is bliss.

I was completely ignorant up until my trip in June when I had a little run in on the beach road. All turned out ok, but to say I was shaken is a misstatement. It completely changed my perspective. Until that moment, however, I would have told anyone there is nothing to worry about... I have a different perspective now and really encourage visitors to take great care in their business... even when you mind your own, someone may have other plans. I will never walk the beach road at night again- mind you, it was only about 7pm when I had my run in.

It is totally tragic that people are losing their lives, but as stated many times, it's all planned - so these people are in some kind of bad business or are non-compliant with someone's demands. But we also know, you can be at the wrong place at the wrong time, and for that... there is no recourse. As an example, recently a visitor from the 603 had just gotten out of a taxi bus and another car slammed into the bus, which slammed into the man and he died. While not a bullet, one never knows when and where they will meet their maker. We must be vigilant at all times.

And frankly, if you don't like Negril, go somewhere else.. no one is stopping you! I am going one more time in April. After that, I will seriously consider where I want to visit next. It may be Negril again, it may be elsewhere.

ETA: I follow loop Jamaica on Facebook... they report a murder or something about a murder suspect every day, sometimes multiple times a day. i don't know how reputable the source is, but to me, I'd triple check any info I get from a Facebook page!