Trinidad murders up 37%
March 28, 2006
WITH THREE days left in the month, March has turned out to be one of the bloodiest, as the murder toll in Trinidad and Tobago reached the 100 mark.
Figures released by the authorities show that 42 people have been killed so far this month, compared with 23 last year. The figures show that for the first three months of this year, 100 people were murdered, compared to 73 last year, an increase of 36.9 per cent.
Meanwhile, a British advisory deterring visitors from coming to Tobago has been upgraded again.
Tourism Secretary Neil Wilson has also confirmed receiving a letter from the Association of Tour Operators in the United Kingdom indicating its intention to advise passengers to stay away from Tobago.
Several airlines have also informed him that they will be cutting their services to the island.
The advisory reads that crimes against tourists in Tobago and the inability of the Tobago authorities, to apprehend and prosecute the perpetrators was of serious concern.
BLOODY WEEKEND...
Author: CMC
Source: Jamaica Gleaner
