Just saw a thread on another board that THE negril ambulance took over 8 hours to respond to a recent travelers death..and the poster said the ambulance was sitting in the garage..Of course I wasnt there and could be hear-say but somehow i personally doubt it. I feel awful for the family and anyone who travels to Negril with the "false sense of security" for ones own life and of their family member's life because of the New and improved ambulance thats touted..
Please people-have the phone # of the private one for back-up and the funds "just in case" ..Of course the thread has been closed-but interesting to read..
AND ALWAYS get excellent travel insurance that will med-evac you out ...make sure its a reputable company and readt the fine print (ie pre-existing condition ,etc)