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nes123 wrote:I find we should go back to de days of cowboys where everyone have a gun normal....u go see how crime go stop....dem bandit go tnk twice b4 robbing men
MISHI wrote:Time to start planting peas and corn... idiots just make it harder for everyone else here who's trying to make a living and getting by.
And god forbid the trade fails what would be done? Go back to agriculture?
Most of the young ppl don't even want to work... much less they will plant so they could eat? I'm sure some of them would even boast that the only green thumb they have is to grow weed...
Or perhaps they would just go and steal someone else's produce and boast that they stole it...
Robbery victim Latifah's friend
Elizabeth W. Allard Tobago Bureau
Thursday, January 1st 2009
It was not American actress/singer Queen Latifah who was robbed at the Stone Haven Villas in Black Rock, but a member of her entourage.
This was confirmed by Assistant Commissioner of Police (Tobago) Nadhir Khan yesterday.
The incident occurred on Sunday but was only realised Monday morning when checks were made.
Queen Latifah, whose real name is Dana Elaine Owens, and her entourage arrived on the island last week to spend the Christmas holidays.
The various arms of the hotel and tourism sector expressed outrage following the incident.
Tourism Secretary, Neil Wilson, yesterday said the incident must be condemned in the strongest possible term. He added that citizens need to realise they are tarnishing the reputation of the country, and the island of Tobago.
"This incident is one I must condemn in the strongest possible term, no matter who the person is. I feel the citizens of Trinidad and Tobago must understand the harm that they are doing to the reputation of the country. I am very disturbed at what has happened," he said.
"Sometimes it is very discouraging when incidents like these occur, and I am trying to increase tourist arrivals. We have been working very hard to build the tourism sector in Tobago, and every citizen should assist in ensuring Tobago is an ideal tourism destination. When we have high-profile people like these on the island, every effort should be done to ensure that they are protected."
President of the Hotel and Tourism Association, Carol Ann Birchwood-James, supported Wilson's call.
"The first thing is we do not have a handle on the security situation. Patrols need to be stepped up and vigilance. Communities need to play a part here," she said.
"I am going to have a meeting with my board and we are going to talk about measures we can do in communities, which will help us find some of these perpetrators. Especially at the Scarborough Port, security measures need to be increased. Officers should identify these criminals before they come to Tobago."
Tobago West MP Standford Callendar called for swift justice once the perpetrators are caught.
"I was devastated when I heard the news and when we attract people with an international reputation, wide renowned, and some 'punk or punks' does something like this it devastates you."
According to Khan, there were six occupants in a building where Queen Latifah was staying. Investigators revealed a door was left open at one of the two villas that were broken into. A cell phone, valued at US$200, and jewelry worth US$10,000 were stolen. Investigations are continuing.
Queen Latifah and her entourage are scheduled to leave the island soon.
This incident comes on the heels of the robbery of German national, Michael Schade, at his apartment at Canoe Bay on Monday.
According to police reports, Schade awoke around 3.45 a.m. to find a man standing over him with a knife. A struggle ensued and Schade was stabbed in the upper right arm. The bandit made off with the man's wallet, which contained TT$1,400, UD$150 and 600 euros, credit cards and his passport. Crown Point Police are continuing investigations.
(...Rovin...) wrote:had it not been a celeb (or celeb related) would this story even made d news ....
slimsexytrini wrote:(...Rovin...) wrote:had it not been a celeb (or celeb related) would this story even made d news ....
There will be more focus on the story because of a celeb being involved....watch at that incident with the preacher daughter (dana) and Celeb Akon, that went on for weeks...hmmm what ever happen to her?
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