I'm White, will I get shot in Jamaica?

Jan 06, 2011

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by: Admin

Comments from our Fans at www.facebook.com/myislandjamaica

1/7/2011:
Keith Redmon:

One can only guess this question was asked out of ignorance and stories trumped up by the media. Of course, there are places in Jamaica that you just don't go....just like there are places in The US you just don't go. My wife and I went o...ff the resort and into town...Ocho Rios. We went shopping and ate at a local restaurant.

We were the only "white people" in the restaurant. The locals paid no attention to us and we were perfectly at ease. I echo what Kim Alverez said and will add that Americans should take lessons from Jamaicans on how to treat people. Go to Jamaica because....."Once you go, you know."

Mignon Seratt:

Don't be worried about that. My husband and I have been all over Jamaica with our friend/driver! He has taken us places we had to keep the windows up! Don't let what you hear about going off the resorts scare you!

If you stay in the resort,... they get all your money! If you go out of the resort, you get to meet and see things you will not on the resort. We love the food on the sie of the roads! We love hanging with our new friends in the mountains!

We are not people who go for the resorts. We love hanging with the people and learning so much more no matter where we are! It is a great place to go! Just find someone you trust. I am so glad we did our first time there! Never would have known how nice Jamaica really is! Peace, Love, and Respect!

Margaret A E Kidd:

Try reading a little about the racial mixes that exist in our island Jamaica. Out of many , One people. If u truly have this awful phobia then maybe you should try vacationing in Norway. Jamaicans are not racist and skin colour is not really what we look for in people. We tend to judge you more by the actions you exhibit and the purity of your heart.We would not be one of the world's top tourist destinations if we were shooting "white" people.

Kim Austin Alvarez:

I go to JA to experience the people and the culture. I couldnt bare the thought of staying at a resort and having the 'locals pay no mind to me'. Whats the point in international travel if this is how u do it?

Anderia Rena Eze:

Sarah, it's a legitimate question and I completely understand your concern. Treat people as you wish to be treated. Take the normal safety precautions that you do in your home environment. Yes, do travel with a 'trusted' local and you will be just fine. You'll be better than fine, you won't want to leave Jamaica!