00:00This intervention follows recent tragic incident and ongoing concerns regarding unsafe and unlawful activity within protected marine zones.
00:09The THA says the injunction represents a necessary enforcement measure to protect human life, preserve fragile reef ecosystems, and maintain
00:20order within these nationally significant sites.
00:24In a prompt and coordinated response following the passage of the Tobago Marine Park Bill, the Division of Legal Affairs,
00:32under the leadership of Secretary-Counselor Adana Joseph Wallace, moved to secure urgent relief before the court.
00:40The team was led by Chrislyn Moore and Dominique Asim, with legal support from Kira Brassi and Desiree Valentine of
00:50the Division of Legal Affairs.
00:51The order granted today by Madam Justice Echelan-Pierre restrains individuals from operating jet skis within the protected areas.
01:01It also prohibits the offering of solicitation of jet skis services, as well as the launching, retrieval, or operation of
01:12such vessels until further order of the court.
01:15The injunction means that there is an immediate cessation of jet ski operations within Buku Reef and Pigeon Point.
01:24The matter is scheduled for hearing on 1st May, 2026.
01:29The Tobago House of Assembly is to take all necessary legal and administrative steps to ensure full compliance and ongoing
01:37enforcement.
01:38Elizabeth Williams, TV6 News.
01:40Look at this again.
01:41We are having a procedure Não Asim, TV6 News.仔
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