Suzann Ferguson
29th April 2012 |
Jamaica is a blessed country. i strongly believe that it is the level of the economy that is causing the problem. As the thought says "an hungry man is an angry man" if the government doesnot provides avenues for the nations then there is no other options than to turn to delinquent activities. |
Jamaican
18th August 2011 |
Where are they calling Hell? I challenge those critiques to take a trip to My Jamaica. Don't judge us because of what u hear come and see for yourselves. You sit there in ur cute little boxes being all judge mental, and some of you have never been on a plane PlZ. Go get first hand experience then u can talk about mi country. I am sick and tired of u people and your PERFECT LITTLE paradise. Its a pitty your bad news don't make it to the international scene. STOP watching the movies, its just a show its not real that's not what Jamaica is like you cretins. |
k baby
21st June 2011 |
well i understand all ur comments but u all have 2 kno jamaica is a very nice place i love her although some time i eel like rnning away beause the crime here is more harsh than ever ihave lived her i all my 21 yrs o life and this is d worst it has ever being but needles 2 say every country has it own problems and rite now i can safely say now more than ever u can feel a lot safer because the police oices are doing ther verybest in curbing crime and i think i they stay on the same stategy jamaica can and will go back to the place it has once been i think jamaica is a lovely place despite all wats happen now i only wand it to get better and or all those (mfs: critisizing us alot of foreingers loves us so dont be saying things u dont know come here and depending on ur experience then u can say wat u thing abot our country big up ja plp dem jamaica mi sey all di time yooowwwwe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
nana
9th March 2011 |
at markus- jamaica is a very lovely place. the crime rate is only high because of the lack of jobs for some, while some people are just greedy so they steal. To get rid of the witness they kill. They only kill there own (Jamaicans), they hardly harm visiters coming into the country. People are nice to each other, for some, once you dont harm them. I LOVE IT HERE AND I WOULD NEVER EXCHANGE IT FOR ANYTHING ELSE. |
sue
16th January 2011 |
Jamaica is not worse than many other countries right across the world. The thing is that, whenever there is something negative happening in Jamaica it is placed under a magnifying glass.I think we are a very unique and talented nation, as a result we draw attention. How dare anyone call jamaica a hell hole . It means where ever you are from its a hell hole too. The same challenges that Jamaica is faced with every country goes through them too. They are just not as magnified as Jamaica's. Do not put a label on the country because of a few bad apples. We all have bad apples maybe even rotten ones. Let us all pray and turn from our wicked ways so that God will hear from heaven and forgive our sins and heal our lands. The fact that you are ready to judge this country you need to turn from your wicked ways... |
brownline
6th January 2011 |
please wash your face and cleaN YOUR EYE LEAVE JAMAICA ALONE AND MIND YOUR OWN HOUSE STORY JAMAICAN IS A NICE PLACE FOR EVERYONE TO LIVE ARE VIST,JAMAICAN IS NOT THE ONLY PLACE THAT KILL ARE THEFT IT ALL OVER THE WORLD, SO LET ME TELL YOU THIS IF YOU SIT AND THINK ABOUT JAMAICAN ARE BAD PLACE,I THINK YOU START IT FRIST |
In love with my country!!!
6th January 2011 |
I have travelled and lived to many places in my short 16 years of life but I will never live anywhere but my country,Jamaica. Why? one may ask. It is because of the wonderful people who make you laugh until youre weak, the good music constantly around you to make your spirits feel high and happy, the talented young people who as one international human resource executive said can pick up any career because of their high intelligence, capability and potential,and the excellent food. These are just a few of the things I love about my country. Yes we have a crime problem, and problem seems like an understatement because it is an epidemic. But, it is primarily because of our own people leaving to invest their time and skills into developed countries as the US AND Canada,the natural, fierce and sometimes uncontrollable passion aka hostility we have as a people, and an invasion of outside influences that have killed our good morals and values and demoralized oung eople like myself. My country is not only made up of white sandy beaches and awesome sunsets but of wonderful people. People who have become the US secretary of state, national heroes for other countries, senators in other countries, sports hall of famers, world record holders, beauty queens , the innovators and thinkers of our world today. Say what you want to say but every country has serious issues even though it may sound cliche. Most people who criticize Jamaica dont know nearly half the story but get information from sources that only want to tell lies and half truths. Lets get real. Lets stop tearing down a country that can produce lead researchers in the fight against prostate cancer and help build it up. And that goes for my fellow Jamaicans too. Stop complaining and let us put our hands to work. I am doing my part, what role can you play? Im telling you this is a God blessed country whether you want to believe it or not. |
Zilla
23rd December 2010 |
U have to take the good ova bad. It's a lot of evil going on in the world and because of the corruption from American government, which influence our Jamaican government things are way out of control. We have to go back to the basic of the problem and I don't believe in pointing finger because none of us is good. We all have sin. Pray for a better Jamaica, and google: Zilla fear no man!!!! |
zeebo
11th December 2010 |
The matter of crime in Jamaica is serious concern for all Jamaican's citizenry including those in the diaspora who usually made the trip back home for holidays. the level of crime is preventing many from returning home,it has robbed the country of huge investment, as investor are forced to pay out huge sum for security in order to protect their investment. The police has not been able to rid the island of crime because it is too corrupt, it has limited resource, the police are poorly remunerated and the government has allow too much haphazard community development to take place making it almost impossible to police some section of the island.In addition there is perpetual link between criminal and those holding political offices, all of these make it almost impossible to rid the country of the monster call crime and as one writer suggest perhaps the only way to deal with the problem is to eradicate the entire nation and start a new. |
nikki
8th November 2010 |
not until u come 2 Jamaica then u can pass your comments its not hell, trust me u havn't seen hell yet, don't get me wrong we have a lot of problem to sort out. |
Julisa Watkiss
3rd November 2010 |
You people need to stop generalising about our country, Jamaica, because there are indeed good people here who do not commit murders. You deserve whatever God administers to you, being so judgmental. America is full of far more murderers than Jamaica. stop being influenced by people who truly knows not a crap of the majority of the law abiding citizens. |
dee
2nd October 2010 |
Many parts of America is just as violent. There are many success story that pertain to Jamaica that no one takes the time out to read about. |
Mohan+Roache
28th September 2010 |
i wish some of you hypocrites would just shut up and get a life...sure jamaica is a small nation with a crime problem, almost every prominent country in the world does...all you people do is sensitize and exaggerate...i've lived in jamaica for 21 years and neither me nor my family has ever been victims of crime and we live in the inner city or as some people love to call it 'the crime breeding ghetto'... ilove jamaica and i know we have a problem, i don't need people tearing us down unjustly and unfairly...CRIME AND VIOLENCE IS EVERYWHERE!!!!!!!!LEAVE JAMAICA ALONE AND STAY IN YOU PERFECT AND PEACEFUL UTOPIAS!!!!!!! |
Mohan Roache
28th September 2010 |
sure jamaica is a small nation with a crime problem, almost every prominent country in the world does...all you people do is sensitize and exaggerate...i've lived in jamaica for 21 years and neither me nor my family has ever been victims of crime and we live in the inner city or as some people love to call it 'the crime breeding ghetto'... i love jamaica and i know we have a problem, i don't need people tearing us down unjustly and unfairly... |
ja
24th September 2010 |
jamaican has a such a hight murder rate because they children were raised with violance. they beat the kids and think thats normal. the kids grow up with that anger in there hearts and take it out on other people. if people would grow there kids in love in stead of fear and pain jamaican would be a much better country |
mary
13th September 2010 |
i have been to jamaica twice now as a missionary. i love it there. I know it sounds wierd when there are people keep saying "oh i could never go there" but i love it. I spent my time in kingston. even greg town. most people think there is no hope and that this could be a lost cause if we tried to change things. but i have seen the hunger for change. mainly in the younger children's lives. even in the other age groups i have seen pain. and i have seen that pain turn towards the brighter side... i guess what i am trying to say is that we should not lose hope. we shouldnt call jamaica a lost cause because there is always a chance to change lives... to change a country |
Makie
3rd September 2010 |
Jamaica has been a growing haven for crime since I was a child. I remember someone breaking into my home and stealing a bycicle. I remember seeing people get killed in the streets. I do remember fun in the sun and the smell of fish and festival and staying out all night on christmas eve. Like many of you there are addictions and these bad habits and band thoughts are one of them. Corruption has taken over. Jamaica does not make guns but there are so many guns. I really do think that we mush work with the children to help them to not develop these habbits and become self sufficient as a people to develop the social programs for ourselves because the govt cannot do it for us. They are too far gone with their own demons. Some dont even know that they have demon. I agree The almighty god frowns on the Rasta religion.
Too much anger violence hopeless and haplessness. Check out project hope in Trench town. Thats an example that shows us that we should not give up hope. 9 illiterate young men were able to pass the grade 9 achievement test in 3 years because of project hope.
Lets not be done with jamtown yet. |
James
2nd September 2010 |
I lived and worked in Jamaica for several years in the 1970s. My wife is Jamaican and now that I am retired (well off) I would love to retire to Jamaica. Truth is, it is full of wannabee Jamaican gangstaas. It is the people that have ruined this beautiful country. They have ruined every city they have emigrated to (Toronto, Vancouver, London etc.). No excuses, the young people are truly an awful excuse for human beings. Where they live you find children with single families, welfare, drugs, crime. Truly and awful people. |
sharica
6th July 2010 |
I love Jamaica.I left jamaica wen I was 16 but I am working hard to retire in jamaica in d future.(Am 27)I have Dr. friends lawyer friends that have never left jamaica and have no desire to leave. Most killing is done in the ghetto and inner city of kingston. For us that had d opportunity to leave and better ourselves shud return and try to help d unfortunate.their r goin 2b killing everywhere but we just have to place ourselves in d rite surroundings...places like my home town of Mandeville Manchester, nice cool easy going place...after 10yrs here am d only one in my family that's not a citizen because I hate to think that I gave up on my country...I love d culture the people and the way I feel wen I make that 1.5hr drive frm Mobay to manchester...I hope one day soon the government can gain some control over d killing that's going on in d ghetto |
Positive
24th June 2010 |
I pray that all those who made a bad comment at Jamaica and its citizens may be forgiven by our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.All over the world people are fighting and killing each other because of sin. Some people are living with this sin in their homes and are afraid of speaking yet they allow their friends to visit them at their homes where there is a vicious son, or husband who is beating not only the children but they too. if it is not physical abuse it is emotional abuse the same sin. Be careful of what you say about your brother or I should say your neighbour. It may just turn around on you and you become ashame. Judge not lest ye be judged. May the God of heaven and earth forgive you. |
anmol
13th June 2010 |
Jamaica just like the rest of the Carribean seems like a beautifal and lovely place to live. Yes the crime is high in Jamaica and it is a worry however the people generally are nice and the whole feel of the island seems spectacular |
marlon amikie
5th June 2010 |
countries like jamaica and south africa are the way they are because of the criminals in america and other western countries an their money, that they made from there drug trade and ilegal activies, like business man wen business get slow in one country they move their operations else where, new york was one of the most dangerious place in the world in the late 70s and late 80s and after that it was miami, what i am trying to say is that its those ppl that dont have any morals or respect for ppl are mashing up our countries with by turning our youths into criminals like them, am not hating on any country but if your government s would start doing sumit on there side to catch those crime master minds then most of these problem we wouldnt have them o sorri they might be on the criminals pay roll who knows, God Bless jamaica look at the impact we have on the world everybody knows our name and we only a small island of about 2.5 million, we gave u marcus garvy who pave the way for martin luther king let me not even bring up sports r music caz all i would have to say is BOB. stop talking bad about peoples country and try and do sumit to make urs better |
tourist
26th May 2010 |
Went to Jamaica in 2004 to a luxury resort. Every minute that we were between the airport and the resort was scary. I would never go back and I tell everyone that asks that they shouldn't go there. To say I was shocked that police or whatever guard the edge of our beach with machine guns would be an understatement. They also sit out in the water on Seedoos with machine guns. Not the kind of vacation I had in mind. |
realmom
25th May 2010 |
I would NEVER travel to Jamaica in my life. My husband went there and he said the airport was dirty, people tried to rob him as soon as he stepped off the plane, people were eying him up and down and looking like they were going to kill him. There is crime everywhere. People are not nice as they don't like white people and they don't like tourists. IT IS DANGEROUS IN JAMAICA - DO NOT TRAVEL THERE. While my husband was staying there - there was 2 murders at the resort next to his.
I would never travel to Jamaica....and I would NEVER take my family or my CHILDREN there! |
An Angry Jamaican
22nd May 2010 |
to markus be very careful how you come on pages and label persons. Im sure you must be educated enough to not make generalised statements like that and yes there is crime in jamaica just like there is crime any where else in the world just like America where im assuming you are from. The most we have is gang violence in a few areas not the entire jamaica. so before you judge and label us all muders please asses your self and where your from. FYI we are not all murders a small extremly small percentage of us are and i would appreciate if you would take back your comment!!!!! |
NIkki
21st May 2010 |
Jamaica has become very violent over the years yes. But I live in the country side of the island and I have never seen anyone get killed, I have never heard a gun shot so I don't see where some people get off calling this place hell hole. Crime is everywhere that's a fact. I'm sure there are many more Jamaicans like myself who has never seen the vicious crime to which the world claims is all over the island. |
joanda
13th May 2010 |
No one in authority wants to hold the bull by the horn so crime must get out of hand. People needs to be safe and it is only few people have the opportunity to travel abroad inorder to escape the terror.Recommendation apply strong jaconian measures accordingly, authority mix up and mix up so if them put things in place them a go hurt them own read between the lines,corruption, corruption, corruption capital of the world Jamaica.
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shorty
11th May 2010 |
uno stop dis Jamaica its the best in the west Jamaica is my country me love and me thank god for that |
David Fisher
11th May 2010 |
Some of the comments here demonstrate the lack of understanding of basic principles of statistics that completely deal with the fact that Jamaica is a small country with only about 2.5m people.
e.g.Fact: It has about the 7th highest murder rate per 100,000 population in the world.
In the last 6 years it has 6000 unsolved murder cases (Source Sunday Gleaner Jamaica).
It is true Jamaicans prefer to kill each other rather than tourists but why sit on a beach 8kms away from where a six year old girl is killed and her 9 year old sister in hospital gunned down as daughters of a local peacemaker who was also murdered? (Source Western Mirror Jamaica) |
markus
9th May 2010 |
JAMAICA IS HELL I WILL NEVER GO TO THAT PLACE THERE OMG THATS HELL THEY ARE ALL CRAZY MURDERS |
body and soul ja
6th May 2010 |
We might not be the worst, but for a small country we certainly are in a bad state. I lived in Anguilla for 2 years back in 1991. Population of about 8000. Only 1 man was imprisoned. My family is not from the ghetto and every member have been touched by violence. My father operated a business and gunmen held him up. I was held up coming from a party one Sunday morning by 3 gunmen. My sister was carjacked, Another sister's car was stolen twice. Gunmen tried to get into another sister's house. We have been truly protected by the hand of God with all these dreadful happenings. Many people think that they are untouchable depending on where they live, but that is not so; all of our attacks took place in various parts of Kingston. Apparently only our politicians are untouchable. has anyone ever heard of a politician or his children or wife being attached? We as a nation really do need to turn to God and ask him to heal our nation, to remember our national pledge nad live it. |
a young jamaican
23rd April 2010 |
staying around and watching won't help. What we need 2 do is stop backing slackness. The crime rate might be the result of a few individuals yes, but we all can do a bit. Pinpointing and sating government dis,the people 2 bad naa go help. instead of pinpointing say..what can I doo? what cn we do? What can the world do to bring Jamaica from this state and raise it to its rightful position. A loving, Irie country and "out off many,one people.' Thank you |
CaroC
16th April 2010 |
Corruption in Jamaica is too far gone, it's almost like you would have to get rid of a whole generation to get the country on the right path. I love my country, but as long as it is going the way it is, I will never ever think of living there again. My brother was murdered in cold blood in broad day light, in front of several witnesses, and absolutely nothing was done to bring this person to justice. Get rid of the corrupted politians who is only in it to make money while poor people suffer. This is a crying shame. |
shana
9th March 2010 |
@ the devil i dont know where u get your information for but u get this all wrong Jamaican people dont try boom up building or try killing their self in the process jamaican people are far from that so dont try mix jamaican people with the taliban so get ur fact right next time. and i know that jamaican have a bad reputation. but we can go to another country and we can get kill, rape etc. so plz jamaican people alone thank u |
Simon(august town)
9th March 2010 |
I only make a comment because I love the views of Raldo.You are right bro.It's just the perception of ones nationality.In such a way you become statistic automatically. |
jsgb
2nd March 2010 |
Why don't you try getting involved and making a difference considering that you were lucky to be born with all your needs |
TOPSHOTTA
5th February 2010 |
I feel at the age of 18 every Jamaican should be allowed to leave Jamaica and live a broad for a short while they will see sow the rest of the world live and they would stop the senceless killings that take place.I had friends come up from yard and they say they did not know that the rest of world live so different from them due to no exposure now they live repectfully I always say enviorment is stronger
than will people always adjust & conform to their surroundings. |
Live life to the fullest with god beside
26th January 2010 |
Jamaica is a safe place,if you stay out of the bad parts of the country,like some parts of Kingston etc. and just overall be smart and aware of your surroundings,"TRUST NO ONE".most of the killings that happen in Jamaica are "DRUG RELATED" not innocent people dying everyday,majority of them are men,they are drug dealers criminals,not innocent law abiding citizens of the wonderfull country,don't get me wrong sometimes innocent people die,but most of the time the violence is between each other not at innocent people.Jamaica's murder city kingston has alot of rich wealthy people living there and it's safe ,big houses,nice cars, clean malls,nice shopping areas etc. Just like any other city in the world you have good parts and bad parts just like people in the world you have good and bad people and majority of jamaicans are great people, loving nice people, best people you can ever meet and very caring. We may have one of the highest murder rates in the world but we are a PROUD PEOPLE we may be different races but like our motto say "OUT OF MANY ONE PEOPLE" we have achieve alot for a small island our island is knowed world wide for being an island of great wonderfull people not murderers.I am 18 years old and I KNOW i repeat I KNOW one day one day my island is going to be a rich wonderfull even greater island with very little murders and crime it will be paradise just watch and see...........MAY GOD KEEP BLESSING JAMAICA................THE LAND OF MY BIRTH................... |
Toni -NCU
26th January 2010 |
Hey, people what we need to do is pray for our beautiful country Jamaica and people that lives in it. We need God in our lives to change our circumstances or we'll surely be lost. Are we are one people, one nation, and in God we trust and not man.
A thought- "If you don't have anything positive to say, please, please don't say anything." |
chin
25th January 2010 |
jamaica is the best .............your sister was just in the wrong place at the wrong time . |
kaykay
20th January 2010 |
i believe that the recession in jamaica has a lot to do with the criminal activities in our little island,jamaica.the government in general both j.l.p. and p.n.p are freezing salaries,raising taxes,laying off employees,raising food prices and putting our country in more debts so therefore crimes are going to increase.i think that they need to try and solve these problems in order for our country to be a better place for us and also tourists. |
lyrikal T
8th January 2010 |
first of all. its the most fun-filled place in history. I mean you are free to enjoy ur self anywhere. clubs, partys, street dances, and other attractions. No matter where ur from no one will attack u cause these same gunmen are dancing and enjoying them selves in the same places. most of these killings aren't senseless. they have a motive behind them. someone who owes money, who scams someone, Gang Related killing, and many more reasons. therefore you are basically safe even if you go into some of the most dangerous areas. Look at Tivoli Gardens, and Spanish Town. Iv been these places very often and its like walking in Ocho Rios. Peaceful as a morning in spring. |
james bee
16th December 2009 |
let me tell yah little story.....compare the size of jamaica to america, clearly there are very dangerous place in the u.s. there jus more spread out......i would feel lots better in jamaica then la or miami....trust me if u wanna stick out you bring trouble to uself....just stay calm and be respectful! and u will eek-sperience the fairest island eyes ever beheld!!!!! |
Ray Ray
29th November 2009 |
Please Jamaicans and Jamaica a break. Did you all saw what happened on you tube, police beat up one white man and mash up him face in him car window. where did that happened? In America, not Jamaica. America |
ceetee
29th November 2009 |
I have read the different comments and have come to one conclusion that everyone is entitled to his opinions. One thing I can say is that Jamaica, whilst not the most violent country in the world, has its setback and its positives. We, Jamaicans, are a unique set of people and the world sees and knows that. A lot of people are intimidated by Jamaicans, and they also feel inferior. Ask me how I know. I am living in one the small islands. They are so jealous of Jamaicans. I did not know that so many people would be so envious and jealous of Jamaicans. It is such a pity that we have marred our country's reputation with the violence and stigma that we are violent and confrontational. Anyway, Jamaicans one love. Remember Worldwide Reggae Music surpasses Rock Music. At the point in time Bob Marley and Michael Jackson has the same fame and recognition. Usain Bolt, the world's fastest man, is from Jamaican. Some of the best athletes, songwriters, DeeJays, and professionals are from Jamaica. we are excelling abroad and a "spread like wildfire." |
Toshyboo
16th November 2009 |
Jamaica is a beautiful country who happens to have problems just like everywhere else in the world. The reason why it appears to be so abhorred in your sight is because the country is tiny. America has its issues with murder, iraq, afganistan, to name a few. The only way anyone of you can condemn Jamaica is if in your country you have never had any for of criminal activities. If so then you can cast the first stone if not then you hold your peace. I am a true Jamaican who has travelled extensively and since people put me on criminal watch because of my country, it is simple all i do is dont give them what they are expecting. The best revenge you can have on someone is to prove them wrong. If all Jamaican were like me i would go to these countries and show them that we can be some where showing positive vibes without been labelled as criminals. Thank God that something positive exist about my country else if it were up to you all we would have shrink under condemnation. For the record JAMAICA is not a hell hole
Jamaica no problem, respect to all Jamaican crew, a jus one love we a deal wid. |
The Devil
15th November 2009 |
Jamaicans are worst than the Taliban. Every Jamaican who enters the U.S. is put on a criminal watch list for suspected criminal activity, aside from the terrorist ban list. There is no hope for the nation because of the Rastafarian religion. A cult religion based on a false prophet. |
alberto
23rd October 2009 |
what we as Jamaican should do is to help identify the source of the guns and ammo. most of the guns in the island is not from politician, or from America any more but from Haiti brought in by the FISHERMEN. Jamaican is 100 mile away from Haiti, that is nothing to go out and fish and meet other fisher men from other country |
Raldo
23rd October 2009 |
As an American, Jamaica is a gorgeous but violent small country, but is it the worst? is it the more corrupt than Haiti or Columbia, Rio in Brazil or even South Africa, No. The fact of the matter is Kingston and Spanish town(old capital city) is where shooting takes place, in the very poor or ghetto areas, however if some one is a victim of a crime in any part of the country then your just a random statistic, just like any onther country |
kaye
14th October 2009 |
the crime in Clarendon has been a major problem and some form of mitigation measure must be put in place to combat this ever increasing problem.
i strongly believe that the uproar in clarendon is due to the increase in economic activity, as crimial are attractive to money and economic means money.
Also the contruction of the highway 2000 is another contributer as the area is easily accessible. |
psychology
3rd October 2009 |
First, I must say that the end of time is here, and believe it or not no man cannot amend the problems of today's world. What the bible says will happened! However, there are protocols to ameliorate most problems currently infesting Jamaica. initially, the security force needs to become cognizant of the fact that assassination work with plans, and so they need to germinate better plans to anonymously get them arrested. Reasons for crime: lack of education, lack of jobs and job opportunities, animosity, envy, and generally, lack of order. the polices need to apply more psychology in dealing with criminals; they need to eliminate all the corrupted polices first who are themselves implementing negatives. Both the government and the people need to work in collaboration. many think that if they say something, they will surely die. this belief can be vanished if they increase imprisonment, and i mean permanent imprisonment! The final thing is: if Jamaica does not get better in-terms of crime, I strongly believe that the government needs to hand over the country to a more competent country that has all the necessary technological and psychological methods to reduce crime. there are a lot of sophisticated and prodigious people residing in Jamaica who are assiduously trying to make it life, and we cannot allow crime from suppress our determination. I'm a jamaican young man, age 19, and i do believe that Jamaica can be a better place. On the other hand, Jamaica is an island of beauty, and of rich traditions. I encourage people to go to Jamaica and enjoy. just stay away from trouble and trouble wont come to you. |
Patrick Bluth
15th August 2009 |
I can never under Jamaica. They are a group of people that are very divided and feed on hostility.My sister was murdered in my presence while visiting in Jamaica and no justice has been served. I am scared of anything called Jamaica, especially the men.
I would never date a Jamaica man and many foreigners shares the same feelings. Jamaica is like the wild! wild west. No integrity. It is capital world in corruption and crime. Stay away from that hell hole. |
jamakin
30th May 2009 |
It's by chance that I came across this site. I left Jamaica 34 years ago, I have never been back but the Jamaicans who visit often says don't go back, the island is one of the worst. The only place safe is by cruising the caribbean. Sure, crime is everywhere but the people of Jamaica must realize that they should continue to be proud. The offenders (criminals) should realize that they are tearing down themselves and the country that work so hard to become what it is today. Where is the motto, out of many one people. Stop fighthing and start loving. Wow, Jamaica land we love. |
kell
12th May 2009 |
Some of these stats are wrong, particularly because gathering information on some issues are so difficult, therefore a lot of assumptions have been made, especially with regards to human trafficking especially w.r.t trafficking fo forced labour etc |
Shavaneil mclean (Kingston Jamaica)
6th February 2009 |
In contemporary jamaican society, it seems as if crime and violence has become apart of our culture, our lives and our hobby. Its no surprize to me when I see the statistics. The whole issue of crime and violence and the fact that it escalates like gas,food prices not to mention tax!
I believe we all should stop pointing fingers and get together and tackle this together. |
Keron Brown (Jamaica)
22nd October 2008 |
That gentleman from Texas needs to check the crime statistics in the United States before talking about Jamaica. Jamaica has crime but jamaicans do not prey on its visitors. An isolsted case should not be used to judge a conutry as loving and caring as Jamaica. Visitors to the country has had bad experieces but there are billions of good experiences. Apologies to those with bad experience. Jamaica is nice, very nice. |
JAY (WEST PALM BEACH)
15th July 2008 |
I VISITED JA AUG,O6.ALTHOUGH, I HAD A GOOD TIME.I WITNESSED TWO CAB DRIVERS MURDERED ON THE HIGHWAY ONE DAY APART.AT THE TIME I WAS BEING THE OUT GOING PERSON I AM.[WALKING UP AND DOWN THE STREETS OF KINGSTON AND SPANISH TOWN]SINCE THEN,I DID A LOT OF RESEARCH AND FOUND JA TO BE VERY VIOLENT.[MY X LIVES IN ST CATHERINE SPANISH TOWN.HOWEVER THE WOMEN FROM COUNTRY ARE THE BOMBS]
HOLLOW AT ME JAMAICAN WOMEN PPAHOKEE42@YAHOO.COM] |
Sarah .A. Davis (Jamaica)
10th May 2008 |
Crime is a concern yes, but we as a nation must understand that citizens and the police in tandem will create a safe environment. Too many citizens play active roles in silence whil criminals get powered up in freedom. This needs urgent attention, fear is no excuse! the next victim could be me, because crimnals do not need a reason to get you out of the picture. This is a fact. |
gbenet (Pennsylvania)
27th April 2008 |
Jamaica definitely has a lot of problems, and Jamaicans who try to deny that or get angry are delusional. I lived there for 10 years from age 10 to 20. My parents still live there. The people are hardworking, friendly and sociable on one hand. The cons are that the culture is too passive in the face of all the problems. People kill, rape, steal at random, and it's as if no one cares. Services like electricity and water are stolen, many people don't pay taxes, motor vehicles are not properly licensed, insured or maintained and the drivers don't obey the laws. Every facet of government service requires a payment or a bribe to get things done. My parents would like me to retire there, but with my yankee mentality, it's becoming more difficult every year when I return there. I just don't have the patience to deal with things like the uninsured driver who was on the wrong side of the road, ran into my father's truck and asked what was the big deal, the damage was minimal. |
Georgia ((Kingston, Jamaica))
29th March 2008 |
While I can appreciate the fear that it must evoke to read about crime in Jamaica, we must all admit that violent crimes do occur in many other parts of the world. In addition, even as we look at Jamaicans who have committed crimes abroad the vast contribution to building the economies of those nations cannot be overlooked. For the Canadian, may I humbly suggest that the Canadian High Commission continues its wonderful program of screening persons not only from jamaica but from all over the world and grant entry only to those who will share in the enrichment of your country economically, culturally (kudos to the late Hon "Miss Lou", and otherwise. |
Dawn D. (Jamaica)
9th January 2008 |
I would like the ignorant persons who are using a few bad apples to judge over 2.5 million people to try and get the facts about other countries before they talk.
Jamaica is no different from any state in U.S.A. or for that matter any other country in the world. Yes we have our problems with crime, but which country doesn't?
I have lived my 30 something years here and have never been the victim of any crime as I know that my safety and well being is first and foremost MY responsibility. I have been to other Caribbean islands and the United States and I have seen where crimes more gruesome than we have ever experienced in Jamaica are committed.
SO JUST GIVE JAMAICA A CHANCE!!!
In addition I would appreciate it if Mr.John Edwards from Canada also give recognition to the good Jamaicans who are living in Canada. Mr. Edwards SIR, we are not all bad as I am sure not all 'born and bred' Canadians are good! |
Catherine (Jamaica)
11th December 2007 |
Look here, Jamaica, the last time I checked, does not manufacture guns. The vast majority of murders committed here are committed by the gun. What demands are there being placed on countries where the guns are coming from to block loop holes facilitating the gun trade.
Every country has now turned to putting pressure on other countries to help them to stem their level of crime. Jamaica should be doing same. We are subject to demands by the American Government and the likes, to block loop holes in the exportation of drug and to protect the American shores from terrorists, etc., yet they dont see fit to take steps to prevent the exportation of guns to our shores. We need to make demands too. |
Lenny (Toronto)
28th November 2007 |
Crime is the result when all outsiders think the Caribbean is only good for tourism and the politicians only planned for tourisms.
Imagine the crime rates in places such as Jamaica and the tourism investments and $ are still pouring in - why ? because the crime appears to only affect the native Jamaicans or the Diaspora returning. Clearly the lives of Jamaicans or caribbean people is not worth much. The Tourisims investors knows this so they continue to invest in Tourisms related industries and activities as the crime is not driving away visitors because they are not being attacked on a larger scale.
There is not enough money in tourism to dent other social ills that plague Jamaica. Furthermore the tourism players are not interested in making other worthwhile investments in Jamaica or the caribbean as a whole when it comes to social issues because the payback is not readily seen.
To change the ills of the caribbean - Jamaica - the local must be empowered in the main trust of tourism --- Keep the money where it is spent by tourists where it can be invested in ohter areas such as agriculture and other related activities.
If the crime situation becomes manageable the prospect of Jamaica will change immensley. Personally, I would be willing to invest in many ways to improve the lives of Jamaicans --- not just for money. Many of us want to give our childrens and family a true experience of Jamaica but are afraid. We who are from the islands are not satisfied with just going back as if we are tourists. We want to experience the real Jamaica and develop good lasting relationship with other Jamaicans.
The government really needs to get tough on criminals --- such as murderers, gang bangers, corrupt police.
This is hard to accept but it has to be done. It has to be done in conjunction with real social intervention in place to help direct people away from crime. Economic alternatives and social interventions will help to steer some individuals to alternative lifestyles. Those who refuse to change and take advantage of social alternatives must pay the ultimate price. |
Georgette Smith (Kingston, Jamaica)
10th October 2007 |
Hello everyone. It is with great pride that I am taking this opportunity to say that I am a Jamaican and I am very proud to be one. I have never traveled and I would never consider been a second class citizen anywhere in this world.
I have been reading some of the posting I am disappointed to hear some opinions that some people have about my Country. Yet, strangely I do understand, visitors get robbed, children get killed in vicious ways that the normal person can never understand and crimes of epic magnitude happen here. Also, some Jamaicans that live aboard gives the country a bad name as they get involve in drugs and other illegal activities that I would categories as shameless. But not every Jamaican is the same you have hard working Jamaican that help to develop other countries like England, Canada and the US.
Just bear in mind that not all stereo type is true, not all Americans are racists, not all Jamaicans are criminals and not all Brazilians are beautiful. Also Jamaica is one of the smallest countries in the world and we have made the greatest impact in sports, music and other areas. I apologize to all that have had a bad experience in Jamaica or to those that have negative opinions about Jamaicans (that was earned).
But behind all that negative images and opinions it is still a beautiful and great country with beautiful and great people. |
Gray (Florida)
20th August 2007 |
I left jamaica at a very ealy age and is still passionate about the country. I em brace our culture, food and am proud about how religious we are. I am happy to know that our country has the largest number of Churches among the carribean island. What I am concern about is the fact that they are not effective enough. It appears that even the pastors are corrupt these days. The crime is vey bad there and has been for a while. In my opinion I feel that the government and community leaders are to be blame. The locals do not have money to buy guns but yet they own a lot. The people are so mislead by these fools that are called leaders. Look at the now "hand picked" Prime Minister's constituency, one of the worse among the nation. Do you see Texas where George Bush is from?, Bush declared a state of emergency even before hurricane "Dean" hits. A good MP takes care of his constituency by feeding, educating and finding work for their citizens. They do not use the money to supply gun men supporters to intimidate people from hearing their opinion which will enable them to cast the vote for the individual which will do the job at best.
"""Bottomline, I would love to come to Jamaica and still wear my little costume jewelry necklace and not be in fear that my throat will be cut for it"""" |
OneLove (USA)
7th August 2007 |
I LOVE JAMAICA!!! One must be careful and safe in any foreign country. There is crime against tourist everywhere. There is crime amongst citizens everywhere. I believe that Jamaica is one of if not the most beautiful countries in the WORLD! Come to Jamaica, again and again! One Love, One Heart! One Nation, Many People!
HOWEVER, there is a HUGE disparity between the haves and the haves nots. And that often times creates many problems.
I say be careful wherever you travel. But recognize that Jamaica really does have a problem with crime. It's perpetuated and exaggerated because of the size of the country. |
Kenneth Williams (Texas)
16th July 2007 |
I was one of the 17 robbed on the Carnival Shore Excursion in Jamaica on 06-13-2007. It is posted on the Internationalcruisevictims.org page. If you search for jamaica crime, you will find how they lead the carribean in crimes with 50 per 1000,000. thousand. Look in the Jamaican Gleaner and Jamaican Observer. Both newspapers clarify the extremely high rate of crime.
I hope they post this one. The last one never posted. |
Melinda (Canada)
26th June 2007 |
I just finished reading all the above thoughts/comments and wondering.. what will it take to make Jamaica a 'crime free' country? Is there anyone that is doing something positive for Jamaica today? We are looking at doing a story on Jamaica, crime, hope, etc... any suggestions? |
T-Ann (Jamaica)
14th June 2007 |
it is sad that people feel like using old data that is not reflective of my Country's current affairs to judge us. jamaica has made alot of stride since 2000 and further more crime is everywhere and the ones committed in jamaica is not at heinous and inhumane as the ones committed in countries such as USA and Canada so before you all go passing judgement pick the beam out of your eyes before you try to pick the one's of another. |
Mike (Canada)
9th May 2007 |
I've never been to Jamaica and probably never will go, but I live in a neighbourhood with a high concentration of people with Carribean roots and ancestry, so some are bound to be of Jamaican heritage.
To make a generalization, I'm white, and I've never been treated badly or had any negative confrontations from Carribean people. The people I've dealt with day to day are some of the most solid and fair minded people I've ever met...very conscious, humane, quick witted. |
Rosemary Cole (Canada)
7th May 2007 |
I am looking for the most recent statistics for crime in Vere, Clarendon Parish, Jamaica. Is it a low crime area? Thank you |
Justin (Texas)
4th May 2007 |
I went to jamaica on my honeymoon, and had a blast... I wanted to punch out every person trying to sell me something but i didn't cause i didn't want to get locked up there. Jamaicans are ungrateful to tourists, like we owe them something... Oh well the dudes on the boat were cool, good beer and rum punch though. |
Christopher Pow (Kingston)
4th May 2007 |
I think that the issue of crime is more and more becoming an overwhelming problem in the hands of not only our government but also the citizens of Jamaica at large.When one looks at persons feeling insecure of their own neighborhood then we see that this country is wallowing in the slump of crime and violence.Now the only thing that can be done is that the government should be more effective in the way they go about mitigating the constantly increasing flow of crime in Jamaica.But on the other hand even some government officials are among the long list of criminals and delinquents in our country,and to me that is really sad to say.Reason being these persons were chosen by us to lead our nation and to see them in all our problems trying indirectly to worsen it is just disheartening.Some of these persons use crime as a means of actually accomplishing their goals in a shorter space of time. |
Carl (Ohio)
20th April 2007 |
I'm interested in finding statistics on female drug couriers incarcerated in the United States. How can i find this? |
Donna Marin (USA)
16th April 2007 |
Mr. Everton Green is probably one of those so call Jamaicans who are trying so hard to assimilate into another society/culture that his ignorance and arrogance is overlooked or unknown to him. In other words he is an idiot. I am a Jamaican female who loves Jamaica. There are problems there like everywhere else in the world, but he vast majority of Jamaicans are hard workers that poses excellent moral and ethical values.
If you visit NY city or LA you would not wonder or should not wonder off into the gang or drug areas, the same applies to Jamaica be smart and safe.
Everton let me hear you articulate your thoughts with an above 3rd grade comment. |
Donna Marin (USA)
16th April 2007 |
Mr. Everton Green is probably one of those so call Jamaicans who are trying so hard to assimilate into another society/culture that his ignorance and arrogance is overlooked or unknown to him. In other words he is an idiot. I am a Jamaican female who loves Jamaica. There are problems there like everywhere else in the world, but he vast majority of Jamaicans are hard workers that poses excellent moral and ethical values.
If you visit NY city or LA you would not wonder or should not wonder off into the gang or drug areas, the same applies to Jamaica be smart and safe. |
Neka M (Jamaica)
10th April 2007 |
The Government of the United States have been responsible for the death of more than 3000 people since the war in iraq. Jamaica has its problems but hey, clean up your backyard before you even attempt to get all up in other peoples business. Oh and that Canadian dude, your government has obviously seen the benfits of having intelligent, innovative and brilliant minds in the country. What is that saying about Canadian Citizens? Figure it out!!! |
Keron Brown (Jamaica)
26th March 2007 |
Have you ever been to Jamaica. Try it and you will live to tell the tales |
Michelle Golding (Clarendon)
22nd February 2007 |
I need some current data 2006 on the status of crime of young persons between the ages of 14-30 years. and data that is gender specific. How many male as against female who commit these crime |
John Edwards (Canada)
11th February 2007 |
Less than 5% of Toronto Canada's population immigrated to this country from Jamaica. On the other hand, at least 95% of all gune related crimes in Toronto are committed by people from Jamaica. These statistics should make it clear to the Canadian govenment that all immigration from that country should be stopped immediately. |
sammy (Jamaica)
1st February 2007 |
Obviously spencer's money could'nt get him ne thing more than the Daily Gleaner.There are so many things to enjoy in Jamaica. Crime in JA is somewhat geographically located.Yes we have our fair share but it is definately not the worst.Not all police officers are 'bad cops'.
Jamaica is great---its a minority that makes it seem so very bad and people visiting here that seek out the worst--save your money then since its so terrible!!!
Love Jamaica Bad !! |
almeta (jamaica)
31st January 2007 |
i would like to know how crime affect business in jamica. espescially in kingston and spanish Town. |
spencer says what? (uk)
23rd January 2007 |
Pardon me? I went to Jamaica in 2006 and although it was only for two weeks I read The Gleaner every day and travelled around. The country is like the worst-run countries in Africa. The policticians seem to have incredible amounts of money and have gangs that run around and wantonly murder members of rival outfits. The police are just another gang, but in uniform. Jamaica should be rich but is incredibly poor and chaotic. There was an article in The Gleaner in which the Ministry for Agriculture was asked how much tax it had collected in the previous year. It didn't know. BUT... it guessed at about $300 - that's Jamaican dollars. The many classified ads for "country girls" to work in brothels were offering $200 a week. Bizarre. Look at the full page ads for strong-arm politicians and look on thugs. |
Rovae' (Manchester)
18th January 2007 |
Jamaica need more work opportunity so youngster would have something to do. That I think would bring down the crime rate in this country. Therefore the Government of Jamaica should implement strategy so our young Jamaican's, especially boys could do somthing worth whlie after they finish school. Government should stop thinking about themself for one's and think about the people of Jamaica or even one's. If the country continues like this then we'er all going to die from the guns of gunmen,to Ratid!!
This is for the bigger hesads of this country: Don't you think if the Men who are going around killing innocent people, if they had work would they have the time to by even a gun!!
This is a beautiful country but the stench of the blood of those who were killed by brutal gunmen and the stained of their tear's, man its horrible!!!! |
Prophet (Kingston)
17th November 2006 |
It is indeed sad to see this beautiful island of Jamaica be destroyed by the minority. I strongly believe that some of our politicians play a major role in some of the things spiraling in our country causing people outside to view us in the way they do. If only we could get a new breed of politicians; people who really mean this country well and not just looking for themselves; people who do not take sides with gunmen; people who do not speak from one side of their mouth, but who are genuine; then this country could be a gem in this world. It is very difficult to find a politician whom you can trust, who fail to call wrong, wrong, who do not defend his coleague in order to cover irresponsible actions, but rebuke sharply and dismiss them from being a part of administration when necessary. As a yooung man my heart aches daily because this beautiful island has become a prison. The saying "he who hides the wrong will continue to do the wrong" holds true especially for our politician.
I am hoping that some change for the good takes place or else it is going to be more disasterous.
If the head of any stream is dirty, you cannot expect the middle or the bottom to be clean
I will continue to add articles to this site |
Gary S
15th February 2006 |
First, I would like to state that I live right here in Jamaica. I never followed the herd, always formed my own opinions, and got myself educated beyond the indifference that I was surrounded by from birth.
People say Jamaica is a paradise - it would be if people were removed from the island, but that won't happen, will it? People have ruined the land through a lack of agricultural knowledge and discipline, and ruined the seas around us by over fishing, killing our country little by little.
The people I see every day run a multi-standard approach to life: they go to church and praise the lord, but then they send their daughters onto the street to get money through the sex trade. They are racist: sayings like 'she too black' and 'him a white thinker' and show the true nature of what we are by living the style of what others expect us to be. The people break every commandment given in every conceivable way and they cheat, lie, swindle, defraud, corrupt, steal, rob, murder, hook up to the electricity and water services without paying, trade goods without paying tax - denying the nation from being able to pay for social services, health, welfare and education benefits that would make a better Jamaica for everyone.
The 'respect' culture that we have is anything but respectful: The drug dealers want respect for selling coke and ganja, police won't come out for shooting crime until the sound of the shooting has died down or money/goods are handed over, businesses are not paying taxes for all they take, the government employees want kick-backs for pushing your paperwork through, the government itself has officers that are corrupt in all too many ways beyond the favour system. Respect is earned, not given by default.
The official murder rate is just that; people who go 'missing' are not added to the list, but they never re-surface. You have to wonder at the efficiency of air and sea port controls when it is commonplace to be offered so much cocaine that you could probably ski down a mountain of it.
After independence Manley sold our natural resources out to foreign investors and corporations, and feathered his own nest nicely. Corruption on high has continued and has not stopped, even with the currently available leadership. We need to get one good person to provide good governance, clear out dishonesty and provide by best example leadership and integrity of the highest standard.
J'accuse: the people - Of sloth, of short-sightedness, of indifference.
But, it's alright - we can always get a visa to Canada or England, can't we?
Education is an important asset: it imparts knowledge and experience, values and judgement – the right and the wrong, raises conciousness and improves a person morally and ethically so they can make their own decisons instead of just 'going along with the crowd' . Education does not just occur in schools; it should happen in our homes, our places of work, and in all other places of life people should be enlightened by example of others, assisted by freely available services, and rewarded by acknowledgement of attainment. But what have we got to offer our young ones to keep them from crime, and gainfully employed once they are educated? Jobs at Burger King? Taxi driver? There must be something that the young can aspire to, that will catch their imagination and drive them forward. The Jamaican Bob sled team are one highly visible group of people who are leading by example – we need others, leaders in business and of government who are above reproach to shine out as beacons to those who are in need of a way forward. Where is Superman when you need him most? |
Butch
7th January 2006 |
The problems we face in Jamaica are not specific to any particular social group, but is an experience that the majority of us experience on a daily basis whether directly or indirectly. There are too many corrupt or passive politicians, government officials and members of the police force to accompany the many "career criminals". The seemingly low standards held by the prime minister towards corruption and accountability by of his government officials has a ripple effect throughout all the government agencies (police force especially) whereby individuals seeking personal benefit, rather than benefit to those who they represent and who depend on them to lead in a way condusive to creating a better Jamaica. If the slaps on the wrist for serious breaches in policy and law that affect the citizen's lives is not stopped, then the trench being dug in Jamaica's pathway is far deeper than we may like to perceive. |
JoePublic
20th November 2005 |
BE quiet!! Only a small portion of Jamaica is affected by the violence. DO NOT BE FOOLED BY DANCE HALL!. The ghetto areas in Jamaica are in a great minority in comparison to the suburbian and upper class areas. Jamaica is still a country filled with mostly polite, professional, family oriented people. Of course it cant be ignored that the crime rate is bad and that many of the "normal" people in Jamaica are affected by it, but you cannot ignore the facts. If you want to come to Jamaica, just come... |
Nadine James
19th November 2005 |
The crime in Jamaica just keeps increasing and does not seem to be going down anytime soon. Many years ago the country was a beautiful place but today it has gone down to nothing. |
Mark
15th November 2005 |
The crime rate in Jamaica will never change! I am sorry to say the country is going down hill. The crime is out of control and the government is doing nothing to help the people of the country.
It's a beautiful country......going to waste! |
Puffie
13th November 2005 |
I am planning on going to Jamaica within the next three weeks I have read so much negative comments about the one's safety in Jamaica I am going an extern for one of the resorts how safe should I feel? |
Monique
11th November 2005 |
I disagree with EVERTON GREENE we are not the worst in the world; we are Jamaican yes but we all have different personalities maybe you are just jealous there is nothing wrong with taking an enthusiastic approach to life. |
Bob Marley
10th November 2005 |
I love weed! |
John
10th November 2005 |
I will be coming to Kingston, Jamaica,from the U.S., to work on a construction project. I understand that it is not safe for outsiders to be out of your hotel or workplace, is that true? Also are there some taxi companies that should not be trusted? |
Shayla
9th November 2005 |
Hey Mr. Everton Green i see you could use some grammar lessons.Where do you come off calling our people the worst in the world? I suppose u r well travelled then? I must say you dont sound very intelligent (that means smart) |
kelly
8th November 2005 |
I am trying to find out if this is a vacation spot with my kids and mother, comments? |
Traval advise
6th November 2005 |
Why go to Kingston, if you really want to vacation in Jamaica go to Montego bay. It is extremely bad now in Jamaica. Not to mentioned news that the goverment to don;t released |
Yorel
4th November 2005 |
Jamaica is a wonderful place, the weather is warm and the people are great.I agree that there is crime, but let's be realistic, isn't there crime everywhere? Lets not forget that this little rock is a paradise.......our paradise.So instead of complaining, let's all get off our laurels and do something to change what is going on in our beautiful but troubled country right now. |
Steve Castillo
3rd November 2005 |
Jamaica is a good island and people need to respect it because people need loving and care so please stop the killing and all crime and make peace in our heart. "and I am Jamaica myself" on I love Jamaican girl. Out of all the country and island Jamaica is all were the best in the world I born in Jamaica Kingston city and grow up in port more with my brother and sister. On my die went I was 2 years old so make they be peace in Jamaica one love one heart let come together and be are right love. |
latoya
27th October 2005 |
I need to know what percentage of the crimes are committed by males? |
Jake
24th October 2005 |
Hello, i am scared of all the the crime in Jamaica and my children are scared to go there. Iam planning to go to Kingston for a nice vacation. Do you think i should still go with all the crime rates and is my family in danger? |
roxan
19th October 2005 |
Mr Green that was a stupid comment. how can you judge a whole island of people by the actions of a few. if you put a side all the stereotypes that you heard people of Jamaica, and get to really know them. you will realize you will never fine a better set of people in the world. |
The King, Sweden
12th October 2005 |
Im doing a school project about Jamaica and i wondering if you know any report about the Jamaican crime? |
AbbsDan
25th September 2005 |
I strongly believe that we all need a wake-up call. I am a Jamaican, and for all the Jamaicans reading this - we need to recognize exactly what is happening in our country. It's more then just crime and violence. There's a deep-seated problem, and it can't go away with surface treatment- just like Digger. I'm only in 4th form and I realize that. What's wrong with all the adults-the 'aristocrats' and the debonair people we see on the Actor Boy awards? Where are they? I suppose everyone is content to sit back with their windows wound up in their CRV's, self-consciously grinning in the two bottom segments of the Suarez Circus while our 'Land we Love' crumbles and falls at their feet. Our feet. Because even Beverly Hills will fall if the foundation is wiped out. But what can we do? It's about time to stop praying for God to work miracles and actually get up and do something. We NEED to be there for our fellow brothers and sisters. It's time to do something, right? ..............Right?
Oh well; what do I know? I'm just a gal who stumbled upon this website by accident looking for statistics on exactly how bad our crime rate has become.
God bless you. |
Everton Green
12th September 2005 |
The country is a beautiful country; but the people,or the people are the worst in the world! Everywhere you go, they make sure you notice them! |
dwight
15th August 2005 |
Im doing a school assignment and i cant get anything on the present crime in Jamaica.I've tried the statistic Branch in the Jamaica Constabulary Force and was told that either the Commissioner or his deputy can give OK for such information being given to me. |
Rekha
26th July 2005 |
I am interested in getting involved in local or international organizations that provide care for the children of female drug mules from Jamaica. |
Jordan
22nd July 2005 |
Im Jamaican and all i got to say is that if u want to go their dont the goverment is corrupt with P.j Patterson in charge trust me my grandmothers bar got robbed 5 times |
dainty
15th June 2005 |
Although this site is informative.......I think that some of these figures are not accurate..........besides ,all that these figures are saying, is that if you go to Jamaica it is a great chance that you will either be raped or killed and that is NOT true. What this site doesn't say is that in Jamaica we all look out for each other and that if you don't bother someone , then they won't bother you. All I have to says is....Jamaica is great and has its own problems like any other country and should not be shuned because of what this site says and word of mouth from someone living outside of the country. My mother always taught me "Never judge a book by its cover" and I suggest that you do the same. |
31st May 2005 |
Central America and the Caribbean: Jamaica: Crime
View this page with sources or definitions listed for each statistic.
Assaults: 10,833 (2000) [30th of 58]
(per capita): 4.01 per 1000 people [14th of 42]
Burglaries: 2,426 (2000) [44th of 55]
(per capita): 0.89 per 1000 people [40th of 39]
Car thefts: 258 (2000) [50th of 56]
(per capita): 0.09 per 1000 people [47th of 40]
Frauds: 1149 (2000) [47th of 62]
(per capita): 0.42 per 1000 people [33rd of 44]
Illicit drugs: major transshipment point for cocaine from South America to North America and Europe; illicit cultivation of cannabis; government has an active manual cannabis eradication program; corruption is a major concern; substantial money-laundering activity; Colombian narcotics traffickers favor Jamaica for illicit financial transactions
Jails: 7 (2000) [51st of 63]
(per capita): 0.00 per 1000 people [48th of 48]
Murders: 887 (2000) [17th of 63]
(per capita): 0.32 per 1000 people [3rd of 46]
Police: 7,033 (2000) [41st of 48]
(per capita): 2.60 per 1000 people [24th of 37]
Prisoners: 4,744 prisoners [95th of 164]
(per $ GDP): 0.47 prisoners per $1 million [37th of 123]
Prisoners - Female: 7.3% [13th of 134]
Prisoners - Foreign prisoners: 4.0% [48th of 86]
Prisoners - Per capita: 176 per 100,000 people [43rd of 164]
Prisoners - Pre-trial detainees: 11.4% [129th of 143]
Prisoners - Share of prison capacity filled: 117.0% [62nd of 128]
Rapes: 1304 (2000) [22nd of 66]
(per capita): 0.48 per 1000 people [6th of 47]
Robberies: 2,331 (2000) [43rd of 64]
(per capita): 0.86 per 1000 people [20th of 46]
Sentence Length: 2 (2000) [32nd of 34]
Total crimes: 39,188 (2000) [47th of 61]
(per capita): 14.53 per 1000 people [37th of 43]
Unpaid diplomatic parking fines: 12 unpaid parking fines [63rd of 116]
(per $ GDP): 0.00 unpaid parking fines per $1 million [32nd of 88]
(per capita): 4.45 unpaid parking fines per 1 million people [34th of 89]
Sources: Seventh United Nations Survey of Crime Trends and Operations of Criminal Justice Systems, covering the period 1998 - 2000 (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Centre for International Crime Prevention); CIA World Factbook, December 2003; International Centre for Prison Studies - World Prison Brief.; Mr Lennox-Boyd's reports to the House of Commons; recorded in the House of Commons Hansard for 03-11-92..
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scott
9th May 2005 |
I need info on Jamaica. |
john
30th March 2005 |
I beleive that crime can stop by bringing back the death penalty so that criminals are afraid. |
kay
23rd March 2005 |
I would like to know about the crime rate in Jamaica, and what precautions tourists should take. |
Winston Grant
30th January 2005 |
Where is Jamaica not that the murder rate is almost 1500 for the last 3 years. You need to update your record |
Candice
2nd December 2004 |
I would love to get statistics about crime in jamaica particularly those in garrison communities |
GriffJon
23rd November 2004 |
I'd really like to see updated data on Jamaica, 2004 has been a terrible year so far, with over 1000 murders to date, which is the highest rate in the country's history |
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