Former VI DPP appointed King’s Counsel in Jamaica

-defending high-profile VI residents against bogus UK led charges

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Former Director of Public Prosecutions in the Virgin Islands (VI), Terrence F. Willaims, has been promoted to the rank of King’s Counsel. Photo: Team of Reporters

Mr. Williams is defending Member for the Sixth District Hon Myron V. Walwyn (middle), Former Government Consultant Claude O. Skelton-Cline, former Permanent Secretary Carolyn O’Neal-Morton (left), former Speaker of the House Julian Willock and Comptroller of Customs Wade N. Smith (right), among many others against UK inspired and led bogus charges. Photo: VINO/File

KINGSTON, Jamaica- Former Director of Public Prosecutions in the Virgin Islands (VI), Terrence F. Williams, has been appointed to the rank of King’s Counsel.

On Friday, October 11, 2024, the ceremony for Williams who is the former head of the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM), took place at the inner bar in the Supreme Court building in Kingston, Jamaica, which was presided over by Supreme Court Justice Leighton Pusey.

Williams is defense lawyer for high-profile cases

Mr. Williams through Chase Law in the VI has been retained by many prominent Virgin Islanders to defend them against UK inspired and led bogus charges.

Mr. Williams is defending Member for the Sixth District Hon Myron V. Walwyn, Former Government Consultant Claude O. Skelton-Cline, former Permanent Secretary Carolyn O’Neal-Morton (not arrested or charged), former Speaker of the House Julian Willock and Comptroller of Customs Wade N. Smith, among many others.

It is widely believed that these are among the many persons who have been targeted by the UK to damage their reputation and good names in charges that is likely to go nowhere.

Mr. Williams is also the defense lawyer for some members of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) who have brought cases against the Police Commissioner and the Governor.

King’s Counsel appointment 'well-deserved'- CCJ President

President of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), Adrian Saunders said Williams’ elevation of Williams to King’s Counsel was “extremely well deserved” and “overdue”.

Meanwhile, Williams paid special tribute to his mother, who was an educator, for her role in shaping who he is today.

He also acknowledged the role his family and colleagues played in his development as an attorney.

Williams is the current head of Public Law Chambers, a firm of attorneys pursuing human rights cases in Jamaica and across the Caribbean.

16 Responses to “Former VI DPP appointed King’s Counsel in Jamaica”

Solid Person (12/10/2024, 10:42) Like (23) Dislike (1) Reply
Real giant in his field.
guy hill (12/10/2024, 10:46) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
Congratulations. Always continue to do and be your very best. Be brave.
Vere Browne (12/10/2024, 13:57) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
Congratulations????????. GOD IS OMNIPOTENT!! PLEASE CONTINUE TO SEEK ???? JUSTICE FOR THE OPPRESSED.

Vere. H. E. Browne. Esq.
Laural (12/10/2024, 14:03) Like (9) Dislike (3) Reply
Congratulations Sir. Well deserved.
Guest (12/10/2024, 16:20) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
Congratulations.
Roger Williams (12/10/2024, 16:36) Like (9) Dislike (2) Reply
Congratulations to the great Honourable Terrence Williams DPP (Virgin Islands) my mentor in the legal profession. A great man of wisdom and thoroughfullness. You have deserves this great honour of becoming a wise council to His Majesty, the King. Best Wishes Always.
ann (12/10/2024, 17:13) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
He has some big clients locally
- @ Ann (13/10/2024, 00:21) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
  And he will win them all except maybe csc own
cAROLL (12/10/2024, 17:41) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
Congratulations ???? ????
Awwh! Wonderful! (12/10/2024, 19:46) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
Congratulations Mr Williams!! A very well deserved honor bestowed on a legend in his field.
terrance (12/10/2024, 23:54) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
The best to do the job of DPP in the VI but when you are an EXPAT they just use and abuse you. BUT they always forget when one door closes many more will open. If he was still here alot of cases would have been dealt with. People who are hurt have no faith in the justice system anymore. Congrats KC Williams.
Cindy (13/10/2024, 00:23) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
Look how Jaspert, Collins, hickinbottom and the dpp made the new kc a millionaire because of bad mindedness
UK Police (13/10/2024, 13:07) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
Congratulations bro now go win more cases especially the bvi ones
jack (14/10/2024, 06:03) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
My yute big ups well deserved
ok (14/10/2024, 08:57) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
They forgot to mention that he was a former DPP here in BVI
Tortola (14/10/2024, 16:09) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
Terrence was the best DPP the Virgin Island has ever had. Well deserved.

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