The Tobago House of Assembly’s Division of Environment, Climate Resilience and Energy today issued a public notice reminding operators that jet skis and personal watercraft are not allowed in Pigeon Point Heritage Park, Buccoo Reef Marine Park, Buccoo Beach and nearshore areas.
The notice expands on comments made on Thursday by Chief Secretary Farley Augustine, who said jet skis were not allowed in the marine park following the death of seven-year-old Angelica Saydee Jogie.
Today’s notice is the first formal public reminder to specifically include Buccoo Beach and nearby coastal areas.
The restriction applies to all operators, both commercial and private.
The notice also stated that all marine activities, including reef tours, snorkelling, diving and glass-bottom boat operations, require written approval.
The announcement comes days after Angelica was struck by a jet ski while inside a designated bathing area at Pigeon Point, Tobago, where she had been spending the Easter holidays with her family.
