Thank you everyone for your reassurances. In 2018 we were in both Bloody Bay (one week) and Seven Mile (one afternoon) and there was definitely a different feel between them. We loved Jamaica and it’s people. We met others who visit Jamaica long term and these are the ones who interested us the most, so when I’m reading that people are maybe looking elsewhere I had more questions. My husband is retired and I can retire in 2 years, but I love my job so I don’t want to retire without a solid plan (hence a second trip to Jamaica, and not AI).

All your tips are well taken, and common sense will prevail.

brownsd54, I’m sure you do know my city – we made national news, several times ☹ Isn’t it sad what’s happening in our province? You’re right, it is a dark thread and I appreciate your telling of what is probably the true nature of Negril and its people.

Accompong, in my limited experience in Jamaica I can tell you the “tourists are a protected species in Negril” would definitely be a correct statement. What you describe for crime (Jamaican on Jamaican and, occasionally, a person who stays long-term around Jamaicans and less frequently a tourist in the wrong place at the wrong time) is typical of most places in the world.

16 days until we return to Jamaica. Time to put all the worrisome thoughts behind and focus on the Negril we loved in 2018.