A post-mortem examination has confirmed that seven-year-old Angelica Saydee Jogie died from multiple traumatic injuries after being struck by a jet ski at Pigeon Point last week.
The autopsy was performed on Monday at the Scarborough Mortuary by forensic pathologist Dr Hubert Daisley.
The child died following an incident at Pigeon Point beach last Wednesday, when a jet ski crashed into her as she bathed with relatives. Her father, who was also injured in the incident, remains hospitalised at the Scarborough General Hospital.
A 32-year-old man from the Canaan area, who was detained in connection with the incident, remained in police custody up to last night as investigations continue. Police are expected to consult with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions on possible charges once investigations are complete.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Rishi Singh said he intends to meet with Tobago House of Assembly Chief Secretary Farley Augustine to discuss enforcement of marine regulations, especially given the proximity of Crown Point Police Station to Pigeon Point Heritage Park and the Store Bay area.
“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.
A longstanding notice at the Pigeon Point jetty warns that the use of jet skis within the marine park is strictly prohibited under the Marine Areas (Preservation and Enhancement) Act. The sign also notes that jet ski operations are not affiliated with Pigeon Point Heritage Park and advises swimmers to stay within designated zones.
The popular tourist site reopened on Sunday, attracting thousands of visitors. Police were observed conducting patrols in the area.
Meanwhile, grief swept through the community of Monkey Town, Barrackpore, on Sunday evening as residents gathered for a candlelight vigil in memory of the young girl. The child’s parents, Arnold and Salisha Jogie, remained in Tobago following the tragedy.
Children led the procession along Cottage Road, candles in hand, as residents, religious leaders and community groups offered prayers and support.
Dr Raghunath Mahabir of the Believers Assembly Church said the vigil represented a unified expression of compassion across faiths.
“The different religions are all here for the sake of humanity,” he said. “We do not know what they are going through, but we know they are feeling pain and sorrow.”
He urged authorities to strengthen measures to protect children and called on communities to return to “the old-time days” when neighbours looked out for one another.
Similar sentiments were shared by Pundit Balchand Harrykissoon of the Satnarine Hindu Temple, who said the gathering served both as an act of solidarity with the family and a call for stronger safeguards to prevent further tragedies.
Members of the South West Community Disaster Response Team also attended, highlighting the importance of first aid training and emergency readiness. Team deputy Vanessa Ramjattan noted that timely intervention can help save lives and reaffirmed the group’s commitment to supporting communities in crisis.
