The United States Government has expressed satisfaction with the performance of local law enforcement officers in their fight against serious crime. Michael Kirby, principal deputy assistant secretary, bureau of consular affairs, made the statement yesterday during a press briefing held at the US Information Centre at Marli Street, Port-of-Spain.
Making reference to the recent attacks on British couple Peter Greene, 65, and his wife Marion, 59, Kirby described the incident as unfortunate. The Greenes were chopped about their bodies at their home at Bacolet Crescent in Tobago around 2.30 pm on Saturday. Kirby said, however, there were no immediate plans of updating their online travel advisory. He said the last time the advisory was upgraded was March 2009.
"We constantly take a look at what's happening...We are comfortable with what we had then," he said. "We think the authorities treat seriously this type of crime and will do what they can to resolve it." He said the advisory was normally reviewed at the end of each year, after which adjustments may be made. On the issue of visas being granted to locals wanting to study abroad, Kirby assured that the process was fair. He said there would be instances where some people would be denied visas.