Tuesday February 9th, 2010
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UK updates travel advisory...
British citizens warned about T&T violence
Published: 5 Aug 2009
Four days after a British couple was severely attacked and left for dead at their Tobago home, the British Foreign Office and the Commonwealth Office have updated its travel advisory, warning its citizens to be extremely cautious when travelling to Trinidad and Tobago.
Deputy British High Commissioner Geoff Patton confirmed the advisory was updated late yesterday morning. “Following the recent attack, were have been forced to update our travel advisory, which is regularly updated,” Patton said during a brief interview yesterday.
Inability to apprehend
The advisory said, “Although many visits to Tobago are trouble free, crime against tourists in Tobago and the inability of the Tobago authorities to apprehend and prosecute the perpetrators, remain a concern. “There have been a number of serious robberies against tourists and residents. Some of these incidents have been accompanied by violence, including attempted rape.”
The advisory also made reference to last Saturday’s attack against British couple Peter Greene, 65, and his wife Murium, 59, at their Bacolet, Tobago, home and an incident at Bon Accord, Black Rock, in which a British woman was robbed and sexually assaulted at her villa.
“Caution is therefore advised when renting villas in Tobago. “All villas should have adequate security measures in place, including the provision of external security lighting, grills and 24-hour security guards. You should be aware of your surroundings at all times and preferably carry a mobile phone with roaming capability for use in emergency,” the advisory stated. Visitors were asked to avoid isolated beaches such as Englishman’s Bay and King Peter’s Bay.
Welcomed gesture
Patton said the High Commission was able to make contact with the couple’s adopted son in England. Murium was also able to speak with her adopted son who is expected to arrive in the country later this week, he said. Patton said he welcomed the gesture by the Tourism Division of the Tobago House of Assembly which has pledged to pay for the Greenes’ son’s plane ticket and his accommodation. Yesterday, officials at the Commission visited the couple at the Eric Williams Medical Science Complex, Mt Hope.
“Ms Judy Usher of the (UK High) Commission visited Mr Greene in hospital and was able to have a conversation with Ms Greene who was suffering from quite substantial injuries. She is really quite tired, but that is probably the results of the pain killers she is on. Mr Greene remains in a chemically induced coma and I understand he would remain in that coma for at least the next 24 hours and they are monitoring his condition very closely because he is officially listed as critical but stable,” Patton said.
No motive
In an interview last evening, ACP Nadir Khan said the investigations into the incident was ongoing. He said the police were in the process of taking statements from several people but a motive for the incident has not yet been established.
Khan said, “We don’t have any suspects at this time because we are not sure if it was robbery, even though there were signs that the house was ransacked. “As soon as we get clearance from doctors at the hospital we would proceed to interview Ms Greene so we would be able to determine what actually transpired at the house which would greatly assist us in bringing the perpetrators to justice.
I told you this a week ago,
I told you this a week ago, you did not listen, now is judgment, not the one in the bible, now its my judgment.
I have not seen one a
I have not seen one a advisory out in Trinbago about the H1N1 virus that has reached a ridiculous poportion in England, nor the fact that you have to chain down your young children to your person least a phaedophile is around the next corner, not one advisory against them
It is a pity that Tobago has to rely on tourism because the British only bring lager loutishness with them, all Europe shudder when they are arriving.
I am not condoning what happened in Tobago, and they have a right to protect theirs. Today is one day where I have to say thank to the USA for not allowing Peter to pay for Paul and at least saying that the police are doing the best that they can. Second time in a three weeks the the USA have spoken up for the police in this littlee twin island place.
"Rain fuh so today in Central"
And I have not read a more
And I have not read a more foolish comment!
If you think that the US does not comment on the situation in Tobago and Trinidad go here : -
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1043.html#safety
Check it and you will see, they go down to saying "visitors to Trinidad and Tobago should exercise caution and good judgment as in any large urban area. Particular caution should be exercised when traveling after dark from Trinidad's Piarco Airport as incidents have been reported involving armed robbers trailing arriving passengers from the airport and accosting them in remote areas of the airport parking lot, on the highway leading from the airport to downtown Port of Spain, and outside the gates of residences. Areas of metro Port of Spain to avoid include Laventille, Morvant, Sea Lots, South Belmont, scenic rest stops (after dark), walking across the Queen’s Park Savannah, and downtown Port of Spain (after dark), as tourists are particularly vulnerable to pick pocketing and armed assaults in these locations. "
The mere fact that they were interviewed on it and spoke publicly is a warning. What did they say that despite the hacking in Tobago and all the other crime you can still visit the country? You thanking the US? For what, all the deportees that they send back here? None of them involved in crime right?
You want someone to warn you about swine flu in the UK before you go there? Swine flu all over the world news and the world. It only takes one person to give it to you!
And now you talk about paedophiles, what is being done about all the children that have been molested and murdered here, do you remember all the names?
I hope that most countries
I hope that most countries would start having serious warnings against travelling to Trinidad and Tobago. I am also hoping that the black listing will be so severe, that come Carnival time, the absence of foreigners on the islands would be quite obvious. Maybe then those who would stand to make good money will become a force to be reckoned with. They would then be protesting with a purpose.
Or not. Trinis are so damn complacent.
The Swedish couple's murderers were never found. What hope is there to find these maggots?
I WANT ALL THE DINAHS OUT
I WANT ALL THE DINAHS OUT THERE TO REMEMBER THIS TOO!
"On October 28, 1992, the sleepy village of Signal Hill, awoke to find that the Dopsons were murdered and their house burnt flat. No one saw who committed these murders. Police suspect that intruders gained entry to the Dopsons’ home while they were asleep. They took away a number of items and beat the couple to death while they slept. In an attempt to hide their crime, the intruders burnt the house flat and escaped in Dopson’s car." No one knows up to now if any arrests or conviction were made.
Mr. Dopson was the former Manager of BWIA Tobago.
And I concur with your view Honeysuckle. Why must all these things be taken as collateral damage?
This slaughtery must stop and the first point of call must be to stop idiots like DINAH from promoting such uncaring and callous remarks about our serious concerns.
http://guardian.co.tt/news/crime/2009/03/07/elderly-couple-slain-tobagob...
Dinah, what a stupid and
Dinah, what a stupid and uncalled for comment, why did you even BOTHER? you are obviously a troubled person. That shows up with EACH letter that you write on this blog. Stop being so very nasty towards other human beings. Tobago relies on Tourism greatly as you should know and there have been several (unsolved) killings of tourists in recent times, why on earth should we not be alarmed about this? What"s this about Britain and phaedophile's. Dearie, all countries have them, yes even us. Lager loutishness, are you talking about the usually out of control Soccer fans? This has nothing to do with some innocent tourist (elderly) coming to Tobago for a holiday, and now its time for you to go in a corner and say a prayer for the sick and injured and while you are at it, say one for yourself, I certainly will.
Dinah
Dinah
(quote)I have not seen one a advisory out in Trinbago about the H1N1 virus that has reached a ridiculous poportion in England, (unquote)
Hmmmm. I wonder what this ridiculous proportion is, as a per cent, compared to the overall population in England vis-a-vis Trinbago?
La Diva
MEDIA RELEASE Response to
MEDIA RELEASE
Response to the Brutal Attack of British Couple in Bacolet Tobago
The brutal level of crime in Tobago has reached intolerable proportions.
We believe that brutal crimes in Tobago are on par (per-capita) with some of the most violent nations in the hemisphere, including Mexico, Colombia and Jamaica.
We believe that there is a certain psychology associated with some of these crimes. In an apparent attempt to lay blame on visiting Trinidadians, these brutal crimes are committed when there is an increased number of Trinidadians on the island.
If this psychology is true, then there is strong reason to believe that the motivation to commit such brutal crimes has its influence from a source opposing our development as an independent and viable tourist destination.
With this picture in mind, we warn that we will stop at nothing to rid this island of all such criminals and perpetrators of such influence.
Beware, as it may be better that the police catch you than we do - as our form of retribution weighs more on the scales of swift justice and less on the scales of financial burden.
We are in a better position than most institutions to know who you are and where to find you.
You have been warned.
Our deepest sympathy go out to the British Couple as we prayer for their speedy recovery.
For Immediate Release
August 4, 2009
Umar Abdullah
Head of Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front)
Tel: 1 (868) 787-0765; Fax: 1 (868) 631-8597
Email: waajihatulislaamiyyah@gmail.com or theislamicfront@gmail.com
Web: http://theislamicfront.vox.com
Dinah, what's that stuff you
Dinah, what's that stuff you are smoking called, or was it something you sniffed? Wake up from your dream!
Socrates
Dinah, what's that stuff you
Dinah, what's that stuff you are smoking called, or was it something you sniffed? Wake up from your dream!
Socrates
well people say we cant
well people say we cant blame the government i guess the world can blame the government... but not us... and then they will spend 2.1 billion on helicopter... when we cant control lil tobago
well people say we cant
well people say we cant blame the government i guess the world can blame the government... but not us... and then they will spend 2.1 billion on helicopter... when we cant control lil tobago
Dear Reckless
Dear Reckless
Let us not forget the three off-shore ships for x billions also.
It is starting to seem that it would be safer to live on the sea/in the air (if it were possible)... than on land!
La Diva
MEDIA RELEASE Response to
MEDIA RELEASE
Response to the Brutal Attack of British Couple in Bacolet Tobago
If this psychology is true, then there is strong reason to believe that the motivation to commit such brutal crimes has its influence from a source opposing our development as an independent and viable tourist destination.......QUOTE.
Umar Abdullah
Head of Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front)
Very curious indeed now we have a Muslim group posting outrage, as if the pot needed stiring up some more, I have never heard of this group and why make such a bold statement in almost strident religious tones?
I see the Guardian in yesterday's and today's news report FAILED to report that NOTHING was STOLEN at the couple's house as stated by Inspector Nadir Khan. which makes one come to the conclusion that this crime is NOT a home invasion Robbery!
These days I Remember the words of Basdeo Panday vowing to make T&T "UNGOVERNABLE" .
"this crime is NOT a home
"this crime is NOT a home invasion Robbery"!
SO? whatever it is, it is CRIME, IS IT NOT?
You did say CRIME didn't you?
Why do these tourists come
Why do these tourists come to Tobago & more so to Carnival when the writing is on the wall !!!! Beats me!!! Learn from the deaths & violent attacks of others!!! STAY AWAY FOREVER!!! T&T shall be a HELL PIT for years to come until the PNM is removed from Government & it would take some time to root out the CECEP Community Leaders/Criminals installed by Manning et al!!!!!
lOOK, DON'T MAKE IT LOOK
lOOK, DON'T MAKE IT LOOK LIKE ALL TOBAGONIANS ARE violent thieves, murders and bandits. Tobagonians are usually nice people,a kind of family people, warm friendly people. Why do I get the uneasy feeling that some ferocious, savage, rampageous, slimy, obnoxious, thieving, greedy, murderous, ravenously bloody non-Tobagonian is responsible for these lurid acts?
ajfyzabadbutlertown
amir Yes there are good and
amir Yes there are good and bad in every country of the world but don't get too complacent about Tobago and the way people behave, many years ago Tobagonians were friendlier and more pleasant than Trinidadians to get along with, now, well it is different, and it is so sad to see how aggresive T'bagonians have become over the years, this is especially so in fast food places and etc. (KFC, for instance) Trini's are not popular there at all - this is not to say that everyone is out to kill tourists, but TOBAGO IS NOT AS GOOD AS IT USED TO BE.
Point taken and
Point taken and accepted.
ajfyzabadbutlertown
NEVER AGAIN THE "YOU AIN'NT
NEVER AGAIN THE "YOU AIN'NT SEE"
johnjames on 5 August 2009 - 5:39pm.
Why do these tourists come to Tobago & more so to Carnival when the writing is on the wall !!!! Beats me!!! Learn from the deaths & violent attacks of others!!! STAY AWAY FOREVER!!! T&T shall be a HELL PIT for years to come until the PNM is removed from Government & it would take some time to root out the CECEP Community Leaders/Criminals installed by Manning et al!!!!!
LOOK AT THE INDIAN UNC FAKE LETTER WRITERS GLOATING ABOUT THE DEATHS OR SERIOUS INJURIES OF PPL THAT VISIT OUR SISTER ISLE!
MikeSamuel on 5 August 2009
MikeSamuel on 5 August 2009 - 9:52pm
Someone always has to bring up race. Get a life you sad sad reptile.
The buck stops with those in charge and those in charge are fully responsible for the murders, rapes, attacks, road deaths, etc, etc that occur in this beautiful country and should be held accountable. But, as usual we trinis are so lacking in social responsability that we dont even recognise that those in charge were put there by us and no-one else, so who is really responsable? Until we get it into our thick skulls that nothing will change until we make it change, this will get worse and worse until we have another Rwanda on our hands. (mikesamuel, before you crawl out from under your rock, think carefully about what i mean from a non racial perspective or is that just too darn difficult?).
It is a travesty that innocent people who travel across half the globe to share in the beauty of our Country and culture are treated this way, and all idiots like DINAH can basically do is blame the British Government for our own Governments failings. DINAH, go join your pond life partner mikesamuel in whatever sewer you came from.