The tragic death of seven‑year‑old Angelica Jogie at Pigeon Point has renewed concerns over safety and the use of jet skis in the waters surrounding Trinidad and Tobago.

Director of Environment Tobago, Sean McCoon, says the incident underscores the need for a comprehensive review of current practices, including stronger legislation governing marine activity — to strengthen public and visitor safety, without compromising the protection and long‑term preservation of vulnerable marine ecosystems.

“The way forward is to find a balance between what exists and what should be done in terms of governance of marine park and enforcement. What we find also is a relationship between the non-compliant and what is purported as being an exponential tourism product. And we need to find that balance because the marine park is a sensitive ecosystem, et cetra, and then you have the end user which are the tourists.”