If it can be handled on a local level, fine. However, I do understand that even $100. is a lot for Negril businesses in the off season, that's why I came up with this idea. As Nancy Marie will attest, those of us in the PGI turn thousands of dollars into smoke and memories every year.
And of course I know about scams, and that there would be a credibility issue as for anything new. Note that I did not ask for money, just for an expression of interest to gauge whether the idea might be viable. I actually deal with this all the time (getting donations to support fireworks displays). Alfred would need to order the fireworks from a licensed explosives importer, who would be able to provide an itemized invoice. Fireworks are easy in a way because you can't divert them to other purposes, resell them or just stash them, as they are federally controlled - more tightly in Jamaica than in the US.
Bnewbie, do let us know what Rob finds from Alfred and the business community.
