Negril needs attention

[Jdub]

had no idea things were this bad...I haven't set foot in Negril in over 10 years
How do you Negrilaholics feel about this?


Negril Needs Attention

Published:Friday | January 24, 2020 | 12:37 AM
THE EDITOR, Madam:

I would like to join the many writers to this newspaper who have expressed concerns about the situation in Negril. I visited over the New Year holiday period and was appalled at the level of hustling and badgering of visitors on the beach by folks selling all kinds of items and services.

I believe the Ministry of Tourism will have to embark on a new anti-harassment campaign to re-sensitise the local residents against this harmful practice while at the same time create opportunities to provide meaningful employment for the local people who, quite frankly, are just trying to survive with their hustling.

The main Norman Manley Boulevard must also come in for some attention. It’s generally unkempt, with pan chicken drums everywhere and traffic islands in the middle of the roads, creating a real danger for motorists at nights.

Even the ‘Nuh Dutty Up Jamaica’ sign has been blown off its stand and lies on the ground a dutty up di place tuh.

Negril is a very special place. Just being there imbues you with a sense of peace. You can literally feel the weight come off your shoulders when you arrive. But we must care and protect this place for us and future generations.

WINSTON BARRETT


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Mr. Winston Barrett, sorry the pan chicken drums “everywhere” offends you, but have you considered the operators of these chicken drums use this as a source of income? I know many people who like the food from these drums which are operated by hardworking people trying to make a living. Otherwise, the operators may wind up on the beach “hustling” for money.

[stevens21]

My wife are thinking about a return trip with our children ages 9 and 6. I have been 8 times and my wife 5 so we consider ourselves Jamerican. However, this is the first trip with kids. Do the hustlers respect the fact your kids are present and lay off or do they not care? It won't really affect our decision either way as I'm used to the beach scene and culture. Nothing will stop me from walking the beach to get some pizza at Chances and jerk bamboo from the Kuyaba!

[eidu]

We've brought our kids to Jamaica several times when they were between the ages of 2 to 17. For the most part, I think there is definitely a higher level of respect shown. Some individuals are still overly aggressive but most of the Jamaicans we have encountered really love kids and it shows in how they treat you as a family. "Family mon" was a phrase that my husband heard frequently and I would be called "mama". Plus, exposing your kids to another culture is a great learning experience for them.