Tourism minister questions the motives behind Tobago’s latest murder

Tobago police are yet to ascertain why Germans Birgid and Hubertus Keil were murdered.

The bodies of Mr. and Mrs Keil were found with chop wounds on Minister’s Bay, Bacolet.

This is the latest in a string of events that may negatively affect the island tourism sector.

Director of National Operations Center Garvin Heerah revealed that information from the recently commissioned CCTV center on the island is being used in the investigation.

Birgid and Hubertus Keil

Minister of Tourism Gerald Hadeed spoke of his concern about the incident

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Minister Hadeed met with officials of the Tobago House of Assembly (THA) and vowed to work harder with the island’s administrators to ensure justice is delivered and the safety of citizens and visitors are protected.

He said the Government will be meeting with stakeholders to assure them that everything is being done to bring the perpetrator or perpetrators to justice.