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re: PSA: Jamica declares state of Emergency after violence erupts
Posted on 1/21/18 at 5:16 pm to The Pirate King
Posted on 1/21/18 at 5:16 pm to The Pirate King
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Everyone I know that has been to Jamaica said it was a shithole,
It's terrible.
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Posted on 1/21/18 at 5:18 pm to MrLSU
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Violent crime, such as home invasions, armed robberies, and homicide, is common. Sexual assaults occur frequently, even at all-inclusive resorts. Local police lack the resources to respond effectively to serious criminal incidents.”
Sounds like New Orleans on a Saturday.
Posted on 1/21/18 at 5:20 pm to Slim Chance
They haven't had their shite under control for 20 years. I doubt they pull it off by next year.
Posted on 1/21/18 at 5:21 pm to RogerTheShrubber
The English should’ve cut their own sugar cane.
Reap what you sow.
Reap what you sow.
Posted on 1/21/18 at 5:30 pm to RogerTheShrubber
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Always disliked Jamaica. Pristine resorts shielded from terrible poverty.
That’s pretty much every island in the Caribbean. Only places like the Cayman Islands who became tax havens or places to launder dirty money, are successful without their entire economy revolving around tourism.
Posted on 1/21/18 at 5:34 pm to redstick13
It's been a defecation opening since the British left
Posted on 1/21/18 at 5:41 pm to SabiDojo
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This is what guides and hotels advise visitors anyways
That's what I was thinking. Same with DR.
You're not really visiting those countries when you go to the resort, so what difference does it make.
This post was edited on 1/21/18 at 5:42 pm
Posted on 1/21/18 at 5:44 pm to MrLSU
Jamaican me crazy with all dee violence, mon.
Posted on 1/21/18 at 6:02 pm to MrLSU
If the $ would stay in the country they would have normal level society.
The resorts take all the $ they make out of the country. And the resort workers work 6 12hr days for about $90.00/week
The resorts take all the $ they make out of the country. And the resort workers work 6 12hr days for about $90.00/week
Posted on 1/21/18 at 6:04 pm to SamuelClemens
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The resorts take all the $ they make out of the country. And the resort workers work 6 12hr days for about $90.00/week
Exactly
This post was edited on 1/21/18 at 6:11 pm
Posted on 1/21/18 at 6:06 pm to Thib-a-doe Tiger
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Shithole country
We stopped there on a cruise. We wanted to visit the Bob Marley tomb. Our cab driver got lost and we ended up touring the country. 3rd world shithole is an understatement. It’s the people and their attitudes.
Posted on 1/21/18 at 6:06 pm to MrLSU
It’s been dangerous over there for a long time. Remember that song Dreadlock Holiday?
Posted on 1/21/18 at 6:08 pm to The Pirate King
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Everyone I know that has been to Jamaica said it was a shithole, even compared to Mexico. That’s saying something
My wife and I took a cruise about a decade ago and one of the ports was Montego Bay. We walked around for 15 minutes then got back on the ship.
People trying to sell crap to you all the time and would look at you sideways if you declined. Lots of miserable looking people. Just seemed really dark so we had zero interest in going back.
And it’s not just an “islands thing”. We’ve been to Freeport, Nassau and the Dominican Republic and they were nothing like Jamaica. Everyone was friendly and accommodating. It was like the Jamaicans literally resented the fact that we were there. They just seemed almost angry so this news doesn’t surprise me at all.
Posted on 1/21/18 at 6:09 pm to MrLSU
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Jamica
Not familiar with this country.
Posted on 1/21/18 at 6:09 pm to redstick13
Thats why i loved going to the Cayman Islands. It wasnt a shithole 3rd world country with 5 star resorts covering it up.
Posted on 1/21/18 at 6:12 pm to Triple Bogey
Not nearly to the degree of Jamaica or even the DR. I agree that the Caymens are the best but there are a lot of islands where the poverty is noticeable but not overwhelming like Jamaica and DR.
Barbados, Antigua, St Bart's, St Lucia, Grenadines, Turks & Caicos are ones I have visited and felt safe. No problem renting a condo or house off of VRBO at these places.
The biggest indicator for places you might not want to go is an over abundance of moderately prices all inclusives. No way I would rent a house or condo on Jamaica or the DR.
Barbados, Antigua, St Bart's, St Lucia, Grenadines, Turks & Caicos are ones I have visited and felt safe. No problem renting a condo or house off of VRBO at these places.
The biggest indicator for places you might not want to go is an over abundance of moderately prices all inclusives. No way I would rent a house or condo on Jamaica or the DR.
Posted on 1/21/18 at 6:13 pm to Rebel
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The English should’ve cut their own sugar cane.
Reap what you sow.
Dont we know it....
Posted on 1/21/18 at 6:15 pm to MrLSU
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British and Canadian tourists were warned to stay inside their Montego Bay resorts in Jamaica
The US government has now issued the same warning.
Posted on 1/21/18 at 6:18 pm to MrLSU
I thought all the Jamaicans smoked hella weed? What they doing getting violent?
Posted on 1/21/18 at 6:22 pm to The Pirate King
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Everyone I know that has been to Jamaica said it was a shithole, even compared to Mexico. That’s saying something
But their bobsled team is legit
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