If you ever tried to book a Jamaican hotel directly you will learn that they are very slow to respond.
This is a rather broad generalization Fred. In 14 years of visits to Negril and the six different properties I have stayed at I have never had a problem getting timely email responses. Frequently same day. And a phone call always works. Maybe I've just been lucky...
Sing unto God, sing praises to his name: extol him that rideth upon the heavens by his name JAH, and rejoice before him. KJV Psalm 68:4