A ‘Killa’ in Tobago

Last weekend was no exception as my family and I arrived Friday night and were in the airport to return Sunday morning.

While waiting for our return flight, we decided to have breakfast in the restaurant opposite the cramped terminal. The terminal is in dire need of more seating accommodation.

I ordered a coconut bake and smoke herring, the line was long but it was worth it.

So as I sat down to salivate on this sumptuous meal, decorated with onions, tomatoes and cucumbers, an intoxicated man, attired in vest and black jeans entered the restaurant.

For about half an hour or so, customers (local and foreign) were entertained by his loud mouth, bragging, expletives and downright hooligan-type behaviour.

He responded by the name “Killa” and clearly had no consideration for the patrons.

There was no security in sight as “Killa” surely reminded tourists that Tobago was not the place to visit - given also the ubiquitous problems of air and sea transport that affects the island.

No employee of the restaurant made an effort to silence “Killa.” Our return flight landed at 1130am at Piarco - “Killa” did not really spoil my short stay in Tobago, but I cannot speak for the tourists who witnessed his obscene conduct.

Reza Abasali El Socorro