Our Visit to the U.S. Embassy!

Keith R. Gilges with UCLA Law Delegation, Media Room

Our gracious hosts, Keith R. Gilges (Chief of the Political-Economic Section) and Stephen Weeks (Public Affairs Officer), welcomed us to the U.S. Embassy with open arms.

Our hosts discussed the purpose and structures of embassies, the function of the U.S. embassy in Trinidad and Tobago, the process of becoming a foreign service officer, and current events in Trinidad and Tobago, and the embassy's response to those particular current events.

One of the most notable occurrences during our stay was the lock-down of the city by the local police department. During this lock-down the police searched cars and persons until there was a strong response for government to end the lock-down. It is believed that the local police department used the lock-down as a negotiation tool for higher wages.

Though, our hosts were very professional, well-informed, and official; that did not stop them from having a sense of humor.

UCLA Law Delegation with Stephen Weeks, Public Affairs Officer

The pictures are blurry, but you get the idea!!!