The 32-year-old man from Canaan Feeder Road in Tobago held in connection with the jet ski death of seven-year-old Angelica Saydee Jogie remained in police custody last night.
An autopsy is expected to be performed on the body of Angelica on Monday in Scarborough.
The police can look at what charges can possibly be laid arising out of the incident, senior officers told the Express yesterday.
Arrangements were being made yesterday for a forensic pathologist to go to Tobago to conduct the autopsy.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Rishi Singh said he intends to meet with Tobago House of Assembly Chief Secretary Farley Augustine soon, following his calls on Thursday for the Crown Point police to enforce the regulations in place in relation to watercraft, especially with the station’s close proximity to the Pigeon Point Heritage Park and the Store Bay beach facility.
“I would definitely reach out to the Chief Secretary so we would have a meeting, and based on the issues raised we would work on joint solutions,” Singh said.
The Pigeon Point Heritage Park reopened yesterday, with several thousand visitors.
A sign at the Pigeon Point jetty, which has been there for years, stated the use of jet skis within the marine park was strictly prohibited.
“Non-compliance is a breach of law pursuant to the Marine areas, Preservation and Enhancement Act Chapter 37:02 of Trinidad and Tobago.
“The use of jet skis and the boat services is not affiliated with the Pigeon Point Heritage Park limited. The owner operator of this facility shall not be liable for loss or damage to person property or anything that may arise out of the use of these jet ski and boat services however such loss or damage may be caused,” the sign read.
Bathers were also advised to use demarcated areas within the ropes. Police were also observed conducting patrols.
On Thursday, Salisha Jogie, the mother of Angelica, called for a ban on jet skis in Tobago.
