UPDATE: Man found dead identified as Attorney Jamal S. Smith
Mr Smith is the Founder and Principal of Thornton Smith located in Sea Cows Bay. His organisation is a general practice law firm with expertise in complex corporate transactions especially involving intellectual property rights.
Committed to country through service
The deceased had served as Chairman of the Social Security and Labour Department Tribunals, Board of Directors of the National Bank of Virgin Islands and a member of the Board of Governors of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC).
Mr Smith also served as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the BVI Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association. He was a member of the Intellectual and Industrial Property Focus Group responsible for recommending the reform of the territory’s intellectual property laws including the recent Trade Marks Act, 2013.
Education
The late Attorney often spoke out on social and political issues that affected the Virgin Islands (VI). Mr Smith’s Education Credentials include Bachelor of Laws (Hons) (University of the West Indies), 2000, and a Certificate of Legal Education (Eugene Dupuch Law School, The Bahamas), 2002
The late Smith was admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor in the VI in 2002, a Notary Public in the VI in 2011, and a Commissioner for Oaths in 2011. The late Attorney, an indigenous Virgin Islander, also held an advanced Certificate in Arbitration (Chartered Institute of Arbitration, London), which he attained in 2013.
Police are still conducting their investigation and the future of his law firm is unknown at this time.
Smith is survived by his father Roy Smith, sisters Sarai and Kayasha, and brothers Jarel, Romoy, and Rokeem.
The Management and Staff of Virgin Islands News Online extend condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
See previous article published March 12, 2024
Body of man discovered @ Manuel Hill home in SCB
The body of a well-known attorney was reportedly discovered at his Manuel Hill home in Sea Cows Bay, today, Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Information is sketchy and investigations are ongoing; however, our newsroom was informed that the body bore a gunshot wound to the head.
The discovery was allegedly made by police.
The man reportedly lived alone.
Our newsroom will withhold the name of the deceased until the next of kin has been adequately notified.
'Suspicious death'- Police
Meanwhile, Police have since confirmed they are investigating "a suspicious death at Manuel Reef, Tortola."
Police Media Liaison Akia L. Thomas-Nero said officers are currently on the scene and that enquiries are at a "very early stage and an update will be provided in due course."
More details to follow.
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53 Responses to “UPDATE: Man found dead identified as Attorney Jamal S. Smith”
Why do you people like so much drama?
But the law listened to the public too much i know they are working for them yes but for God sake let the officers do dem job an no just take a phone call listened to the public then punished them without getting there side of the story.
You sending out 2 officers armed 1 or both because them young man not joking
This is utterly shocking and distressing!!!!
COP and governor are your saviors?
You need to wake up and pray tola get back to what we was before and not what those 2 people you relying on want us to be.
minor disagreement or misunderstanding and will eliminate you holding your ground..Believe it or not we have Guns for hire amongst us Just for 5 gran. So, so sad. My deepest sympathy to friends and Family. The Good news is that God saw the whole thing. His word never go invain. "Vengeance is mine says the Lord".
However rest in eternal peace only is the individual was born again
See below
John 3:3
Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
Tired with everybody resting in peace
There is heaven and hell we choose our destiny and hell a place of fire and torment don’t think SIP RIP as seen everywhere lately people fooling themselves
Do you know how holy heaven is ?
One must be clean pure born again sanctified in the glory of God to enter there
Oh and not to escape hell but with the heart and mind of worshipping God in songs and praises he knows your heart and if u worshipping him because u are forced to go church /someone is looking and u putting in a show / or jus simply acting like u are a Christian
John 14:15
“If you love me, you will obey my commandments.”
When you have a certain pastor joyriding, poker running, music festing, living a materialistic lifestyle yet on a pulpit putting on a show and other influencers who claim to be Christians living for the world but using God’s name it’s NO WONDER SO MANY ARE LED ASTRAY!!!!!
The time you take on social media, get in your Bible, pray, be obedient to God’s laws and that INCLUDES NOT HAVING SEX BEFORE MARRIAGE.
DO BETTER PEOPLE!!
Normally I don’t really comment back obce I get my point out don’t matter what others think nor say it’s their opinion
The world is round whether we believe it or not
Lately this generation thinks heaven is automatic
Everyone dies becomes Angel flying high
The Bible clearly say one must be baptized and born again
Some think a clean heart or sharing can give entry
Even criminals thinks they are heavenly angels
This must be the new religion in the last days the Bible tells us about
Its about time for legal fire arms to be common place for who wants it. As a lawyer & on so many boards this person probably had no reason to take from anyone.
There is gang sh** steady online posting in the comments but if this were the US they wouldnt posting or joking.
I'm going to withhold further comments, to see, whether this crime and its criminals will be dealt with severely
Again, Ausar, too, offers sincere condolences to the family, friends, and the wider community, of the murder of this attorney!
It's a sad day, to read, of these types of news!
PEOPLE REALLY NEED, THE LORD!