We used to rent a car and drive all over the Jamaican countryside/plantation areas in the 70's and walk all over Montego Bay. We never felt a hint of threat day or evening. I guess the Brits has things under control. Haven't been back since, heading mostly to the Virgins and St Maarten. I guess greater independence hasn't resulted in greater tourism safety. We do plan to go to Jamaica but expect the dash from the airport to resort confinement.

Haiti is the sameway now. We stopped in Cap Haiten and took the trip up the Citadel and mingled in town. Very impoverished country but did not feel threatened. Now the cruise ships go to a guarded, fenced compound-------no thanks for caged fun.