Caribert: Total agreement. The additional problem with a small community is that the police officers are a part of it. They seem reluctant to arrest their own kids or their kids' friends... so everyone continues to suffer, and the police continue to make excuses. Really horrific. I think it's high t...

Absolutely great trip report. I know that Saltpond barracuda well. It was the first one my husband ever saw and he was a bit freaked out by its size and the fact that it did not seem the least bit intimidated by humans. Also, I've had the good luck to happen upon that school of tarpon. I'm 5'3"...

Dear Ruth: Yes, attacks can happen anywhere, but when a tourist is beaten senseless for no reason, that should be the police department's 24 hour obsession until justice is had. Unfortunately, our police force seems to act in confusing and nonsensical ways. I am truly concerned that island security ...

Dear Ruth: Yes, attacks can happen anywhere, but when a tourist is beaten senseless for no reason, that should be the police department's 24 hour obsession until justice is had. Unfortunately, our police force seems to act in confusing and nonsensical ways. I am truly concerned that island security ...