Jamaican Khadeen Palmer appointed Magistrate in VI
According to a press release from Government Information Service (GIS) on July 6, 2021, Governor Rankin welcomed Ms Palmer to the Virgin Islands Public Service at a private ceremony at the Governor’s Office.
The new magistrate’s appointment is in accordance with Section 95 of the Virgin Islands Constitution and in consultation with the Judicial and Legal Services Commission.
The Governor, according to GIS, encouraged Ms Palmer to do her part to further the rule of law, adding, “I offer every best wish as you join BVI’s magistracy and I am confident that your professional expertise and experience will serve the Court well as you hear cases and issue your judgements. As Governor I will continue to do all I can to support you the magistracy in line with our collective goal of a fair and just society that adheres to the rule of law.”
The magistrate will hear and pass rulings in all civil, criminal and quasi-criminal matters filed in the Magistrate’s Court and help manage the operations of the Court in an efficient and competent manner to ensure a professional and fair judicial service.
Professional experience
Ms Palmer served as a Resident Magistrate with the Magistracy of Belize since 2018. Her professional experience includes service as Assistant Registrar General for the Belize Supreme Court; Deputy Registrar General for Births, Deaths and Marriages with the Belize Attorney General's Ministry; and a private practise legal associate.
According to GIS, Ms Palmer holds a Certificate of Legal Education from the Norman Manley Law School, a Certificate of Public International Law from The Hague Academy of International Law, as well as Bachelor’s degrees in Law and Psychology from the University of the West Indies.
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37 Responses to “Jamaican Khadeen Palmer appointed Magistrate in VI”
Why we have to bring someone from away to do the job and we have magistrates here on the island already this place just getting crazy mehn
most of the Judaical system in jamaica are filled by people born in jamaica
most of the law enforcement system in jamaica are filled by people born in jamaica
I don't understand what you are trying to imply or say. Jamaica has a population of almost three million to the BVI twenty something thousand. So you must expect there justice system and law enforcement will be made up of Jamaican nationals.
The thing is with the BVI is we don't want to work as police men and women the little that do work there don't stay long, and those that work in the legal/ justice system don't practise criminal law or the criminal aspect of the justice system. So look closely at what goes on here. BVi Landers don't want to pack shelves in the supermarkets or be sanitation workers.
the british virgin islands is not another parish of Jamaica
unlike some of you when we speak we speak where we are born(u came here)
u have to leave your big jamaica of 3 million to end up in a little 24 square miles island of 30 thousand people(to feed your family)
set of talk !!!!
trying going to Florida
That is what's is wrong with you people don't you live on a island it is obvious she is qualified for the job. Stop looking down on people can you ass can't even spell
What happen to BVI people?
Set of antivirus idiots.
Just want you to know that the majority of us BVILANDERS and belongers are grateful for the services provided by our expat community especially our brothers and sisters from neighboring islands.
Stay focused and do your best.
We have so many brilliant BVIslanders practicing law here in BVI in litigation and commercial practices, let's hope when they have earnt enough money they can pay it back to their community by serving as magistrates or in the DPP's office or AG's office.