Okay I'm thoroughly confused

I know I"m a newbie and I've only been to Jamaica once. I did try and experience the non AI tourist area, the AI tourist area and the non tourist area.. granted they were in small doses 2 days here 3 days there so I am by no means an expert on anything Jamaica at this point.. butIf everything wasn't as it seemed I dont want to look like I've got wool over my eyes.. What did I miss?