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Following a fatal incident at Pigeon Point Heritage Park, THA Chief Secretary Farley Augustine has issued a stern warning to tour operators conducting business within the Buccoo Marine Park. He insists on their full compliance with all existing rules and regulations or they could face legal consequences. The incident involved a jet ski operator and a seven-year-old girl, Angelica Jogie. In a media briefing on Thursday, Augustine emphasized that the Tobago House of Assembly will no longer tolerate any breaches of the law by operators using THA-owned spaces. He hinted that the circumstances surrounding the incident could potentially represent a breach of existing regulations. While the THA lacks authority to pursue criminal charges, Augustine mentioned that civil proceedings against those found in violation are under consideration. He warned that such actions could potentially bankrupt operators who fail to adhere to the rules. Augustine also unveiled plans for stronger and more robust enforcement measures to be implemented within the next two weeks. However, he stressed that this effort would require greater cooperation from law enforcement agencies to be successful. Finally, Augustine expressed his heartfelt condolences to the Jogie family and assured them of THA's continued support. Join the Trinidad and Tobago WhatsApp update groups: Tringlobe Media news 1Tringlobe Media ShareTringlobe Chat news groupTringlobe Media news 2Tringlobe media news 3Tringlobe Media Weather updatesTringlobe PoliticsTringlobe SportsTringlobe articles newsfeedTringlobe buy sell tradeTringlobe Media 4Tringlobe Media Official ChannelTringlobe media Traffic
Following a fatal incident at Pigeon Point Heritage Park, THA Chief Secretary Farley Augustine has issued a stern warning to tour operators conducting business within the Buccoo Marine Park. He insists on their full compliance with all existing rules and regulations or they could face legal consequences. The incident involved a jet ski operator and a seven-year-old girl, Angelica Jogie.
In a media briefing on Thursday, Augustine emphasized that the Tobago House of Assembly will no longer tolerate any breaches of the law by operators using THA-owned spaces. He hinted that the circumstances surrounding the incident could potentially represent a breach of existing regulations.
While the THA lacks authority to pursue criminal charges, Augustine mentioned that civil proceedings against those found in violation are under consideration. He warned that such actions could potentially bankrupt operators who fail to adhere to the rules.
Augustine also unveiled plans for stronger and more robust enforcement measures to be implemented within the next two weeks. However, he stressed that this effort would require greater cooperation from law enforcement agencies to be successful. Finally, Augustine expressed his heartfelt condolences to the Jogie family and assured them of THA’s continued support.
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People pay to use the facilities at Pigeon Point so I can understand when a lawsuit comes out of this
People pay to use the facilities at Pigeon Point so I can understand when a lawsuit comes out of this