I am extremely sorry for your loss. I think we all agree a hospital and better medical care is needed in not just Negril, but Jamaica as a whole. I'm going to do my part and donate to the new hospital project and hope everyone does the same.
I can provide some insight why the ME didn't show up right now. My fiance works for one the medical examiner's offices here in MN. I can tell you that even here, depending on the location, the wait can be a few hours for ME personnel. I have no idea on the laws in Jamaica, but typically the ME's office will show up and release the body to the family or funeral home after a brief investigation based on age, medical history, scene, etc. Police will typically cover the body, secure the scene, and wait for the ME. I would not be surprised if the ME were on-call at home and/or located in one of the surrounding cities. The drive alone could take a hour or more for them to get there.
80% of the 6 billion people in the world live on less than $10. The quality of life and access to medical care that most of us enjoy in North America is not the norm. This is tragic and definitely not fair, but that's the way things are. One of the reasons I like Jamaica is that our hard earned money goes to people who really need it.
Originally Posted by hille141
