Pinned to post with the comments is a response by the JIS of the technical difficulties they were aware needed correction. See right bottom column along side the video. Not sure what number 35 you refer to, I believe that might be deaths claimed. What I get from it and first hand conversations is that their numbers are climbing, tracing is becoming overwhelming I think, no longer possible. Every parish is now effected and the curfews have been recently, and are being implemented and or increased. Not heading in the right direction anymore. The islanders I speak with think that the borders may be shut down again in the future. I leave the determination of what he has said, etc., up to the individual listener. One thing I have learned is that though several people see and hear the exact same thing, their take on that will vary, at times considerably.
As far as the locals and their handling and thoughts on the covid, that too varies considerably. Not judging here but my experience is that the poorer, with less accessibility to means of official information, lack of education, etc, they tend to not fully understand the facts, especially when their only source of information is the coconut telegraph. I personally have had to read or reiterate correct information to them. Hell, one particular person told me last month that a tourist that did not remain in the corridor (and a US one at that) had told them they didn't need to worry because they had their covid vaccination before they got there. Bottom line that tourist was believed...I say shame on them. That is definitely a selfish, entitled, totally ignorant attitude. Those that I speak with that were blessed with the ability to be educated think differently and keep up on the true facts, ergo I am aware of the JIS site. You might want to read some of the comments, it gives an idea on the varying perspectives. Better yet go directly to the site and keep up. I only posted this for those that want to know what is really going on, in real time and reality. Again, I am not here to judge, debate, or push for any particular perspective on the situation. That is for each individual to determine. I have provided a tool for anyone that cares to utilize it.
As far as the locals and their handling and thoughts on the covid, that too varies considerably. Not judging here but my experience is that the poorer, with less accessibility to means of official information, lack of education, etc, they tend to not fully understand the facts, especially when their only source of information is the coconut telegraph. I personally have had to read or reiterate correct information to them. Hell, one particular person told me last month that a tourist that did not remain in the corridor (and a US one at that) had told them they didn't need to worry because they had their covid vaccination before they got there. Bottom line that tourist was believed...I say shame on them. That is definitely a selfish, entitled, totally ignorant attitude. Those that I speak with that were blessed with the ability to be educated think differently and keep up on the true facts, ergo I am aware of the JIS site. You might want to read some of the comments, it gives an idea on the varying perspectives. Better yet go directly to the site and keep up. I only posted this for those that want to know what is really going on, in real time and reality. Again, I am not here to judge, debate, or push for any particular perspective on the situation. That is for each individual to determine. I have provided a tool for anyone that cares to utilize it.
“I'm thankful we have reggae. I have so much pain in my heart , my mind is corrupt. But when I turn to reggae music, I am at peace . Jah will guide me forever.” ...oh, but then there is the blues!
