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Political leader of the PNM Tobago Council Shamfa Cudjoe-Lewis is calling on the THA to meet with Tobago Marine Park operators.

This comes as operators met with the THA on March 11th and have since not been afforded another meeting following the April 8th jet ski death of Angelica Jogie.

Mrs. Cudjoe-Lewis told TV6 News Marine operators called her for a meeting last week and she met with them last Friday.
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00:00But I think it is critical that some follow-up talk, some consultation be held with these Reef Tour operators.
00:09As you know, this is their livelihood.
00:11And yes, we are all about safety and security in the marine park and promoting our tourism and improving and
00:19enhancing the quality of services offered.
00:22However, as it relates to fines, a letter was sent to them last week, April 28th.
00:30With no discussion as to what the fines would be.
00:32So the operators are hearing about the bill, but they understand that there are some provisions in the bill that
00:41may jeopardize their livelihood.
00:43And they just want a conversation with the Assembly to explain the provision of the bills where they can have
00:49further feedback and consultation following the March 11th meeting.
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