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My daughter, an international teacher. stayed in Taiwan for 3 yrs. Then Cairo, Egypt for 5 yrs. She is done with Egypt and took a job in New Kingston , Jamaica. Has anyone been there ? What is it like. I am happy for her,,, , , , I really am, but the 1st thing I thought of is the ocean fishing I could do. Anyone go ocean fishing there? Is it safe??? Where she is , it should be. Any pictures? Thanks in advance.

Kingston is a very dangerous high crime city. The fishing is ok around the island. Not known for great ocean fishing but ok. Fishing is done offshore on charter boats and it ain’t cheap. Offshore Charter boats around $1000 a day for a cheaper ones

Hope she can find housing in a gated secure housing area. There are safe pockets around the island where tourists go but they gated and have security.


As a white guy you cant just go travel around the island checking stuff out. Like Chicago with more sun and sand

It has a travel advisory, gang violence is apparently getting out of hand, other than that it sounds nice.

First thing I always think of is Screwface from Marked for Death

Well,.....no.

It's not safe.

https://travel.state.gov/content/tr...ladvisories/jamaica-travel-advisory.html

Yes!!!!

Whoa. Not good. For people.

Not only unsafe, it is insane, and has been for many years. Tell your girl to bail out ASAP.

Jamaica and Haiti have much in common.......

Does she listen to bob marley

Yes. Like white rapes and killings where perps are never found or prosecuted.

Some white people just have a death wish.

This took awhile to load so here is a cut and paste. Sounds like your daughter has an adventuresome spirit..... so probably not much chance of talking her out of this?


Jamaica Travel Advisory
Travel Advisory
October 5, 2022Jamaica - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
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Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information.

Reconsider travel to Jamaica due to crime. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

Do Not Travel to:

The below-listed areas of Clarendon Parish due to crime.
The below-listed areas of Hanover Parish due to crime.
The below-listed areas of Kingston and St. Andrew Parish due to crime.
The below-listed areas of Montego Bay due to crime.
The below-listed areas of St. Ann Parish due to crime.
The below-listed areas of St. Catherine Parish due to crime.
The below-listed areas of St. James Parish due to crime.
The below-listed area of Westmoreland Parish due to crime.
Country Summary: Violent crimes, such as home invasions, armed robberies, sexual assaults, and homicides, are common. Sexual assaults occur frequently, including at all-inclusive resorts. Local police lack the resources to respond effectively to serious criminal incidents. Emergency services vary throughout the island, and response times may vary from U.S. standards. The homicide rate reported by the Government of Jamaica has for several years been among the highest in the Western Hemisphere. U.S. government personnel are prohibited from traveling to areas listed below, from using public buses, and from driving outside of prescribed areas of Kingston at night.

Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Jamaica.

If you decide to travel to Jamaica:

Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before planning any international travel, and read the Embassy COVID-19 page for country-specific COVID-19 information.
Avoid walking or driving at night.
Avoid public buses.
Avoid secluded places or situations.
Do not physically resist any robbery attempt.
Be aware of your surroundings and keep a low profile.
Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.
Review the Country Security Report for Jamaica.
Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.
Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.
Areas of Clarendon Parish – Level 4: Do Not Travel

Violence and shootings occur regularly in some areas of Clarendon Parish. Do not travel to the following areas:

All of Clarendon Parish, except passing through Clarendon Parish using the T1 and A2 highways.
Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas..

Areas of Hanover Parish – Level 4: Do Not Travel

Violence and shootings occur regularly in some areas of Hanover Parish. Do not travel to the following areas:

Logwood and Orange Bay
Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas.

Areas of Kingston and St. Andrew Parish – Level 4: Do Not Travel

Violence and shootings occur regularly in some areas of Kingston. Do not travel to the following areas:

Cassava Piece
Downtown Kingston, defined as between Mountain View Avenue and Hagley Park Road, and south of Half Way Tree and Old Hope Roads. Downtown Kingston includes Arnett Gardens, Cockburn Gardens, Denham Town, Olympic Gardens, Seaview Gardens, Trench Town, and Tivoli Gardens.
Duhaney Park
Grants Pen
Standpipe
Swallowfield
Elleston Flats
August Town
Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas.

Areas of Montego Bay – Level 4: Do Not Travel

Violence and shootings occur regularly in some areas of Montego Bay. Do not travel to the following areas:

Canterbury
Flankers
Glendevon
Mount Salem
Norwood
Paradise Heights
Rose Heights
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Areas of St. Ann Parish – Level 4: Do Not Travel

Violence and shootings occur regularly in some areas of St. Ann Parish. Do not travel to the following areas:

Steer Town
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Areas of St. Catherine Parish – Level 4: Do Not Travel

Violence and shootings occur regularly in some areas of St. Catherine Parish. Do not travel to the following areas:

Spanish Town
Central Village
Certain areas within Portmore to include: Naggo Head, New Land, Old Braeton, and Waterford
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Areas of St. James Parish – Level 4: Do Not Travel

Violence and shootings occur regularly in some areas of St. James Parish. Do not travel to the following areas:
Cambridge
Springmount
Johns Hall
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Areas of Westmoreland Parish – Level 4: Do Not Travel

Violence and shootings occur regularly in some areas of Westmoreland Parish. Do not travel to the following areas:

Russia community in Savanna-la-Mar (The Southeastern quadrant of Savannah la Mar east of Darling Street and south of the A2 highway/Barracks Road)
The Whitehall neighborhood of east Negril

I'll be there next week. 👍🏿

I don't know Jamaica but if she made it through Cairo she probably has a good nose for people who want to do her harm. Cairo is a dump and if you are obviously not from there, like any White person would be it is a continuous stream of scammers trying to get nickel off you, at its best.

It doesnt sound good.

3% white is what we call a clue.

About 25 years ago. I swore then I'd never go back. Can't imagine it's a better place now.

A white woman in a country full of black bastards. What do you think?

Jamaica is the second most dangerous country in the world in 2022,...murder rate of 43.85 per 100,000. In other words, the entire country has the same murder rate as Memphis, Tennessee.

Kingston and St. James are particularly violent.

In contrast, Cairo, Egypt has a murder rate of 10.6 per 100,000.

My personal opinion, your daughter will return shortly with a different opinion than she has now.

She will end up like Natalee Holloway