Jamaicans are outraged that the promoters of a
party and management at Rick's Cafe in Negril have not been arrested for violating Covid protocols. A massive party was held there yesterday.
Locals have been arrested and given heavy fines in court for hosting or attending parties..
Shutting down the place for one week is not flying with locals who are sick of lockdowns.
The double standards are glaring.
Politicians are getting a cussing today along with the police.
https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead-stories/20210528/ricks-cafe-admits-covid-breaches-negril-party
It's why when videos of the apparent first days of Mocha Fest emerged online Thursday, dozens of persons expressed shock that such an event was being permitted in defiance of protocols requiring mask wearing and social distancing.
"Honestly, 2say im UPSET is an UNDERSTATEMENT" tweeted @ValentinaJSS, echoing the sentiments of many online commenters.
She added: "Ppl are suffering bc of these nightly curfews; can barely pay bills & buy food. Small business sector suffering due 2 weekend curfew hours BUT #mochafest can keep!? Foreigners can come here & BREATHE WHILE WE SUFFOCATE!!!"
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