St James State of Emergency

[Kold Ass Mofo]

I pass through Penn Station in NYC everyday. Every 50' there's a group of National Guard with semi automatic weapons and riot gear, NYC Police and State Police as well, and who knows how many under cover. All this to try and prevent a terroist attack. Once I leave Penn Station I deal with what crime going on in the city itself. It's a shame the world has come to this, but it doesn't change my plans or activities in any way. I still feel safe in JA. Maybe as a precaution I'll roll my window half way up while driving through Mobay. To me this is a huge issue for locals and those who live in JA, but as a visitor I won't think twice about coming to my favorite place on earth.

I hope and pray for everyone's sake that the senseless violence comes to an end, everywhere.

In 2006 or 2007, i forget which, there was security crackdown in Jamaica. On the drive between Mobay and Negril we came upon three roadblocks where the police were randomly stopping and searching vehicles. And let me tell you baby, they was open for business.

[Slightly Stoopid]

http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/jama...ning-1.4494841

This can't be good

[JamaicanCurrys]

My wife and I live in St James for the winter and welcome the added security. We are in MoBay a couple of times a week and have not noticed a change in peoples behavier. As with anywhere in the world there are time and places which you should avoid. Places like Flanker and Norwood are not tourist areas and should be avoided during the dark hours. Common sense should be used anywhere in the world not just St James.

[halfwaytree]

From Slightly Stoopid's link....

"The Canadian advisory says there have been reports of alleged sexual assaults at tourist resorts that were carried out by resort staff and, in some cases, by other tourists."

Wait, what?

[halfwaytree]

I hope these reports have been confirmed before the CBC is going public with their reporting!!!

[Kold Ass Mofo]

From Slightly Stoopid's link....

"The Canadian advisory says there have been reports of alleged sexual assaults at tourist resorts that were carried out by resort staff and, in some cases, by other tourists."

Wait, what?

The US State Department "safety and security comments" on Jamaica are just as unflattering as the Canadian advisory.

https://travel.state.gov/content/tra...s/Jamaica.html

[Kootenaygirl]

Perhaps the situation has reached a level that no longer can be ignored or brushed under the rug....residents especially, along with tourists need to have a certain assurance of safety...peace..

[original spanky]

wonder if there has been any problem just driving to Negril from Mo Bay? i am going to check with the airlines on whats involved bringing a hand gun

[Rob]

Perhaps the situation has reached a level that no longer can be ignored or brushed under the rug....residents especially, along with tourists need to have a certain assurance of safety...peace..

wonder if there has been any problem just driving to Negril from Mo Bay? i am going to check with the airlines on whats involved bringing a hand gun

The fact that this is being discussed here is obvious proof nothing is being swept under a rug or even ignored. We are discussing the "ignored" issue.

There is no unusual problems driving from the airport in MoBay to Negril. To think otherwise is against all evidence.

If you truly wonder what problems you can encounter bringing in a hand gun from MoBay, this would be an interesting time to try it....

[Kootenaygirl]

Just based on posts from “locals” commenting in the Gleamer and other news sources...residents are supporting the actions being taken...reassuring for all...peace...