Camoflage in the Caribbean

[cb at sea]

I just read something that I never knew, so I thought I'd pass it along. Did you know that camo clothing is not allowed to be worn by civilians in many of the Caribbean Islands? I never knew that! (Not that I wear it--I'd rather be seen!!!) However, on some islands, the officials can actually confiscate your clothes if you're wearing camo... (The article didn't say which islands, so...) How embarrassing would that be?

[Alexis]

I just read something that I never knew, so I thought I'd pass it along. Did you know that camo clothing is not allowed to be worn by civilians in many of the Caribbean Islands? I never knew that! (Not that I wear it--I'd rather be seen!!!) However, on some islands, the officials can actually confiscate your clothes if you're wearing camo... (The article didn't say which islands, so...) How embarrassing would that be?

 

I have heard it at the "port talks" on ships. The cruise line will warn you in advance before you get off of the ships not to wear it.

[JoFromFL]

I know it is not allowed in Barbados as we were there Wednesday. That is the only place I have heard this so far, but there may be others.

[syndyj]

This is very true, we are not allowed to wear camouflage in Trinidad and Tobago (but some civilians do wear it) and I have had an item of clothing confiscated in the airport at Barbados.I think you would have a greater chance of having your clothing confiscated when you are coming into the country via airport of cruise port than if you just happened to be wearing it in the streets. Normally, you are given a warning if seen wearing it in public in Trinidad and not stripped of your clothing.But I can't vouch for what happens on other islands.

[Alexis]

You DO NOT want to wear it in Jamaica. Never mess around in Jamaica. ;)

 

This is from their website.

It is illegal to wear (or to buy or sell) army or police camouflage clothing.

[cb at sea]

Jamaica sounds like Va. Beach!!! They've gotten very "family friendly" in the last few years--(not a bad thing) and have posted "no cursing" signs!

[Nliedel]

Their militaries wear it and it would be like someone impersonating a member of the military in this country.

[Cotton]

I've never seen anybody on a cruise wearing camo. However, that's interesting info. (You certainly don't want to rub those guys the wrong way.):eek:

[brn2crz]

Actually,its very popular among younger folks now...But also in different colors...especially pink...They have very cute cargo capri type pants,and little t-shirts ...very cute,and I could see a teen wearing it to port...Very interesting..

 

 

Heres an idea of how popular it is...

http://www.answers.com/topic/pink-camouflage-capri-pants

 

 

http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/602-6016731-7895836?_encoding=UTF8&frombrowse=1&asin=B000BGO8VU

 

http://www.wayfindersband.com/camo-pants-girls.html

[syndyj]

Actually,its very popular among younger folks now...But also in different colors...especially pink...They have very cute cargo capri type pants,and little t-shirts ...very cute,and I could see a teen wearing it to port...Very interesting..

 

 

Heres an idea of how popular it is...

http://www.answers.com/topic/pink-camouflage-capri-pants

 

 

http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/602-6016731-7895836?_encoding=UTF8&frombrowse=1&asin=B000BGO8VU

 

http://www.wayfindersband.com/camo-pants-girls.html

 

It is fashionable right now, but even the trendy ones in colours like blue and pink are still banned, which is what I find silly since it does not look anything like what our soldiers wear. :rolleyes: