My thoughts on…Jamaica’s new "crime capital" status
January 4th 2006 -
When people think of Jamaica, a lot of things come to mind. Reggae music, white sand beaches, friendly people, and yes, even weed. Now it looks like “world’s most murderous nation” will be added to the list, as, according to 2005’s figures, Jamaica is now the crime capital of the world. Though the official tally has not been released by the police, local media houses agree that the death total is approximately 1,670, the highest in Jamaica’s history. That means, on average, 1 person is killed every 5 hours, an alarming rate for such a small country I’ll admit. This now means that South Africa and Columbia are safer than Jamaica. I know, it sounds crazy to me too. Needless to say, this will have a devastating impact on the country’s image. And all this on the heels of new year’s celebrations. Way to inspire hope for the new year guys!
Abeni Says:
January 5th, 2006 at 6:45 pm
Sad and Trinidad seems to be heading down the same path of destruction.Sometimes I wonder what’s happening to the Caribbean
Leon Says:
January 11th, 2006 at 10:54 am
Yeah me too.
Ric Seaberg Says:
January 13th, 2006 at 8:58 pm
hi leon, thanks for the note over at my blog re our mutual “brangelina” posts. i am working on a new song titled “brangelina” which should be done in a week or so. I am going to post it as soon as it is done. so come visit in a week or so and take a listen at http://ricseaberg.blogspot.com/.
thanks leon, you rule!