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[Bnewb]

I've always had the understanding that Jamaica didn't beg me to move here...I've been given the opportunity and privilege to live here for the last 10 years and I don't feel I have the right to beatch about the runnings...Jamaicans are quite capable of handling their complaints/issues.

Not to pick on Marko's complaints as of late...but there is something called Island Fever and it can get under your skin quite quickly...it sends many packing back to their "country of origin".
One of the issues...too many forget this ain't their old home...not everything or anything is going to be done the same way as you've been taught. You can think you know the runnings in Jamaica, you can think you know the language after visiting for years but the reality of your knowledge or lack of knowledge becomes very apparent once you move here FULL time.

Second issue...many that move here expect the same treatment that is given to a tourist and obviously that doesn't and shouldn't happen. If one chooses to move here, you need to understand that you're now part of the environment, you are no longer a tourist.
Particularly in the tourism areas...you are now expected to get by on your own. As I was told countless times by very generous and patient Jamaican friends...you make Jamaica what you want it to be and it will treat you accordingly.

Marko...since you've announced you've recently moved here full time...maybe you can reach out to the politicians instead of airing your complaints on a tourism related forum...it's obviously not helping tourism based on the comment above.

To anyone thinking of moving to Negril...please remember after you move here you become a member of the community and the tourism industry. You will no longer be viewed as a tourist and will no longer be treated as such...you WILL need to change your thinking and your approach to the different issues that may arise.

I'm no expert or claim to be by any means...but hopefully there is some understanding in my very simple writings that may help someone that is thinking of making the move here.