Police Shakedown on Beach Patty Man and Jerk Pork Man

[lacdeloo]

I suppose the same argument could be used for the prostitutes and the horseback riding on the main beach which are not only illegal but can be harmful. There are many who may say they are wanted, invited and needed. Heck, everyday on the beach I see visitors on the horses so obviously they are wanted. And prostitution isn't called the world's oldest profession for nothing. But where would you draw the line?

If you allow food vendors like Norman and Dean to sell without licenses or inspections, what about the other higglers who are not as responsible as Norman and Dean and may be selling food items that make people sick? Common sense dictates that there needs to be some form of regulation on the vending of food items. Although I still think those HOT warning labels on HOT coffee does go a bit far... (grin)

This can be a complex issue.

I agree, maybe I dont like change...............must be getting old, nice convo .......take care

[Vince]

So...The beach looks wide and nice!!

[lathomas]

Hope the clear plastic bags are picked up rather then tossed on the beach

[Irieonline]

Change is inevitable and sometimes it does suck. At one time there were hardly any places on the beach to drink or eat. In place of the bars and restraunts there were vendors who supplied a much needed service. There were vendors for everything from food, drinks, ganja, hair braiding and massages and even black coral. That was part of the old charm of negril that so many people came to love. Negril got more popular over the years and now the beach is lines with buisnesses and those vendors arent needed as they once were. The old negril visitors miss the old days and the new ones know nothing of the old days. Some new visitors dont enjoy the harrasment and the old ones just accept it for the most part. I agree vendors should be licenced and inspected and as much as i dont like change we have to just roll with it. It would be nice if they could just grandfather in some of the old vendors who have been making a living off the beach for years. I have talked to many and its amazing how much work they put into thier job and how lings some of thier days are and how long they have been doing it for

[Happycappy]

Common sense regulations and responsible enforcement protects the customers and vendors.

[Carrie]

Industrious and committed vendors should look at all sharing said "physical location" with refrigeration or whatever is needed to comply with requirements. No reason to not share a home base and be legal; seems they all sell different but complimentary treats that are in demand.

[Rob]

Industrious and committed vendors should look at all sharing said "physical location" with refrigeration or whatever is needed to comply with requirements. No reason to not share a home base and be legal; seems they all sell different but complimentary treats that are in demand.

That is a great idea and Norman and I talked about this option as well. As I mentioned earlier, the business model does need to change. Food safety inspections are common sense laws.

[Carrie]

Thanks … any vendor that worked a creative idea would surely have pride intact and then some. I just hope good traditions can go forth but abide for the better.

Warmth and all that jazz.

[lacdeloo]

Its just good to back the underdog, and show support...................helps smooth the process.

[Bnewb]

Its just good to back the underdog, and show support...................helps smooth the process.

Ahhhh...I understand what you're saying...but I don't think of Norman and Dean as underdogs...more like hardworking entrepreneurs...
Yup...always show support for these vendors...they rock!