http://www.antillean.org/2009/03/11/learning-from-the-terry-schwarzfeld-case/ Socially responsible news and commentary from the Caribbean region and the wider Americas Mon, 17 May 2010 12:20:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 http://www.antillean.org/2009/03/11/learning-from-the-terry-schwarzfeld-case/comment-page-1/#comment-197  John from Ontario, Canada Fri, 20 Mar 2009 18:18:25 +0000 http://blog.bajandream.org/2009/03/11/learning-from-the-terry-schwarzfeld-case/#comment-197 We went to Barbados last year, having not been there for about 8 years. We noticed a significant negative change in attitude towards tourists compared with what we had been used to on our several previous trips. There was clear hostility by some. Also, the very expensive exclusive resort we were at on the west coast had no meaningful security at all, despite claims that the resort is secure. I feel that the Bajans are complacent towards the safety of tourists and unfortunately we will not go back although we like the island a lot We went to Barbados last year, having not been there for about 8 years. We noticed a significant negative change in attitude towards tourists compared with what we had been used to on our several previous trips. There was clear hostility by some. Also, the very expensive exclusive resort we were at on the west coast had no meaningful security at all, despite claims that the resort is secure. I feel that the Bajans are complacent towards the safety of tourists and unfortunately we will not go back although we like the island a lot

]]> http://www.antillean.org/2009/03/11/learning-from-the-terry-schwarzfeld-case/comment-page-1/#comment-189  Global Voices Online » Barbados: Attack Victim Succumbs to Injuries from Texas, United States Thu, 19 Mar 2009 14:28:54 +0000 http://blog.bajandream.org/2009/03/11/learning-from-the-terry-schwarzfeld-case/#comment-189 [...] are incentives being put in place to encourage just that - Bajan Dream Diary asks readers to take action if they know anything about the perpetrators of the crime, providing a [...] [...] are incentives being put in place to encourage just that – Bajan Dream Diary asks readers to take action if they know anything about the perpetrators of the crime, providing a [...]

]]> http://www.antillean.org/2009/03/11/learning-from-the-terry-schwarzfeld-case/comment-page-1/#comment-186  Melinda from Ontario, Canada Thu, 19 Mar 2009 12:52:02 +0000 http://blog.bajandream.org/2009/03/11/learning-from-the-terry-schwarzfeld-case/#comment-186 Terry's death has prompted me to comment on her brutal attack a couple of weeks ago. I am a frequent visitor to Barbados, and over the years, noticed a slight increase in crime on the island. I am a single woman, and take appropriate precautions to ensure my safety while on vacation. While I certainly don't blame her and her companion in the least, I have never been to Long Beach, as I understand it is not patrolled by security, and there are no life guards on duty. Ask any Bajan, and they will tell you the beach is not safe, and they would never go there, even with friends. What is wish, is that people would take away a lesson from this tragic event. Do not go to deserted areas, where you are vulnerable, use common sense, and if in doubt, ask a Bajan what they would do. Terry’s death has prompted me to comment on her brutal attack a couple of weeks ago. I am a frequent visitor to Barbados, and over the years, noticed a slight increase in crime on the island. I am a single woman, and take appropriate precautions to ensure my safety while on vacation. While I certainly don’t blame her and her companion in the least, I have never been to Long Beach, as I understand it is not patrolled by security, and there are no life guards on duty. Ask any Bajan, and they will tell you the beach is not safe, and they would never go there, even with friends. What is wish, is that people would take away a lesson from this tragic event. Do not go to deserted areas, where you are vulnerable, use common sense, and if in doubt, ask a Bajan what they would do.

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