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[saeyedoc]

Is "bringing them some business" really what he's doing? Handouts aren't business in my opinion, it's charity, and misdirected at that.

[Accompong]

Is "bringing them some business" really what he's doing? Handouts aren't business in my opinion, it's charity, and misdirected at that.

Your

bringing them some business

from gregandkelly63's post was them obviously referring to bringing business to out of the way places that do not normally benefit from tourism. Nobody I know thinks that charity is a business except those that do charity for a living which Lenbert does not do. If you know Lenbert, you would know he gives a lot to the poor in his community and that (I believe) is not misdirected at that.

[gregandkelly63]

Is "bringing them some business" really what he's doing? Handouts aren't business in my opinion, it's charity, and misdirected at that.

Every time we go to Shanty Town on the Pub crawl there is someone selling beer and my wife I always buy some. (as do others) So, yes, he is bringing them business. I have been in Shanty Town at other times other than when the Pub Crawl is not there and guess what? Those same "bars" aren't open. They are taking advantage of the Pub Crawl to make a little money. Good for them! I will support them every time.

I know Lenbert well. My wife and I have eaten at his table and we have discussed for hours his plans to help his community. He doesn't have to explain to every single person on the Pub Crawl what he plans to do with his "profits". Lenbert is one of the best people I have ever met in Jamaica or anywhere else.

The kids from the West End/Shanty Town area often come and ask Lenbert for money. He will give them a little money as long as they attend school the next week. And guess what......he checks with the school and holds the kids accountable if they don't go! I have personally heard Lenbert call one of the kids parents and told them they owe him some money back because because their child missed school two days that week after he paid them to go. Why does he do that? Because he wants to give these kids every chance to get an education and succeed. I guess that money came out of his bar "profits".

I once asked Lenbert what we could bring on our next reach to give to the kids. His answer surprised me. He wanted us to bring musical instruments. He knows that kids with an interest in music will do better in school because they are more focused. To date they wife and I have brought 56 musical instruments and he is trying to find a music teacher and he wants to start an orchestra with the Shanty town kids.

If you are concerned what Lenbert does with his "profits" let me give you another example. Several times a year Lenbert goes to Shanty Town and loads the bus with kids and takes them to the beach. All at his expense. We were honored to be with him on his birthday as 6 adults brought 26 kids from Shanty Town for an afternoon at the beach. We considered it one of the best days we have ever spent in all of our trips to Negril. Afterwards, Lenbert stopped in town and bought snacks and juice for everyone one the bus. I guess he was just spending his "profits" from his home bar that people are *****ing about.

If you don't like what Lenbert does or runs his business, then don't go or don't spend your money at his or any other bars. But as for me, I hope to be just like Lenbert when I grow up!

One Love and Jah Bless!