Pigeon Point is also known as Pigeon Point Heritage Park (PPHP) and is often considered

Tobago Tobago () is an List of islands of Trinidad and Tobago, island and Regions and municipalities of Trinidad and Tobago, ward within the Trinidad and Tobago, Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. It is located northeast of the larger island of Trini ...

’s most beautiful beach and is home to the world famous thatch-roofed jetty which has become an internationally recognised signature of Tobago. The resort includes a long stretch of white sand beach with warm aquamarine waters. There are excellent beach facilities such as bathrooms, showers and beach-chair rentals as well as bars and a restaurant. Tourist amenities include souvenir and water-sports shops. The peninsula has been the subject of major controversy over recent years after the property was bought by Dr. Anthony Sabga, founder and chairman of the

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-based Ansa McAl conglomerate. Pigeon Point jetty

In early 2005 the government promised to purchase the property; by compulsory purchase order if necessary. A deal was struck and the peninsula became the property of the

Tobago House of Assembly The Tobago House of Assembly (THA) is a unicameral devolved legislative body responsible for the island of Tobago within the unitary state of Trinidad and Tobago. The THA was re-established in 1980

(THA) in late 2005 at a cost of $106 million TT dollars. Dr. Sabga had spent a considerable amount of time and personal energy in developing the property into the Heritage Park and the systems and practices that he had established are still being practiced today by the THA who now maintain the property. The controversy that surrounded PPHP was the establishment of an entry fee for usage of the facility. This remains even after the considerable expense to purchase the property and return it to Government control. The entry fee to PPHP is set at TT$20 (US$3.33/£2) per person (children aged 6–12 half-price and children under six free).

External links

- The Official Website of Pigeon Point Heritage Park

- Tobago Tourist Guide

- The Tobago news {{Coord, 11.1167, N, 60.839, W, type:city_region:TT_source:GNS-enwiki, display=title Populated places in Tobago Beaches of Trinidad and Tobago

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