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COVID… and the band plays on
Monday, May 31, 2021
Jean Lowrie-Chin
Although the folks who arrived here for the Mocha Fest series of events may well have been vaccinated, they posed a threat to the unvaccinated staff members who served them and the Negril community in general. Even vaccinated individuals can carry the virus. Government and tourism officials have apologised, but really an event of that size should not have slipped through the cracks.
The outrage of the many Jamaicans in the entertainment and hospitality industry at the sight of videos on social media is absolutely justified. Throughout the island, small community dances bring earnings for DJs, cooks, vendors, and many others. The larger stage shows support scores of performers, event planners, rental companies, and technical personnel. For over a year their earnings have practically disappeared.