What You Need To Know About The Marine Parks Bill Penalties…

Substantial details have emerged regarding the stiff financial penalties and regulatory sanctions proposed under the Tobago Marine Parks Bill, 2026.

Passed unanimously in the Assembly Legislature following the fatal jet ski incident at Pigeon Point Heritage Park, the updated legislation significantly elevates outdated statutory fines to deter reckless maritime behaviour, safeguard fragile marine habitats across the Buccoo Reef Marine Protected Area, and strictly control motorized watercraft operations in designated bathing zones.