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James T. John reportedly dies on LIAT flight to VI

Mr James Telesford John reportedly died on Wednesday January 25, 2017 after collapsing in a LIAT plane destined for Beef Island, Virgin Islands. Photo: VINO/File
The LIAT flight reportedly returned to the gate after it was discovered that Mr James T. John was non-responsive. Photo: Internet Source/File
The LIAT flight reportedly returned to the gate after it was discovered that Mr James T. John was non-responsive. Photo: Internet Source/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Mr James Telesford John, who was charged and tried a few years ago by the Crown following a major drug bust on Tortola, reportedly died on Wednesday January 25, 2017.

According to reports reaching our newsroom, Mr John was on a LIAT flight to the Virgin Islands when he appeared non-responsive. Mr John had arrived in St Martin on another airline and the connecting flight was ready to depart St Martin for Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island when Mr John was noticed to be in a state of distress.

It is believed Mr John boarded the flight to Beef Island in the care of a medical professional. He was reportedly returning from Jamaica where he was hospitalised for some time with stage 4 lung cancer and prior to take-off his condition took another turn for the worse.

The LIAT flight then returned to the gate, according to two passengers who spoke exclusively to our newsroom. Mr John had also received paramedical support but reportedly died in the process.

On November 7, 2014 Mr James T. John appeared before Magistrate Dr Velon L. John and was sentenced to three years in prison, fined $100, 000 and an additional 12 months for cash found on his person at the time of a drug bust.

28 Responses to “James T. John reportedly dies on LIAT flight to VI”

  • Greg (27/01/2017, 15:43) Like (9) Dislike (3) Reply
    RIP JIMMY JON YOUR VERRY KIND AND RESPECTABLE MAN WILL MISS YOU
  • Really (27/01/2017, 15:46) Like (5) Dislike (4) Reply
    A good man tale your rest cap
  • sadesst (27/01/2017, 15:48) Like (4) Dislike (5) Reply
    It's sad to hear that, but the news in sxm is giving a different story. Read.
  • SHAME (27/01/2017, 15:51) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Rest in peace Jimmy John.
  • Frog on a Unicycle (27/01/2017, 15:54) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    Prayers and Comfort for the family as they go through mourning.
  • chad (27/01/2017, 16:02) Like (5) Dislike (15) Reply
    Just like this ndp will drop. They worse than cancer. RIP John you was a good man.
    • Well Sah (27/01/2017, 16:51) Like (31) Dislike (6) Reply
      I believe that you will drop first. Obviously NDP is eating you out like canc*r as you can even offer your condolences without mixing it with political commentary. Poor you. Please take all that energy and pray for your own soul. Help the youths, but do something instead of ranting and raving de whole da
      • ndp (27/01/2017, 19:02) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
        These people truly make me sick.
      • BET (28/01/2017, 00:52) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
        Let's see who drop first! Wanna bet!! All you so rude. RIEP.
      • @wellsah (28/01/2017, 00:58) Like (6) Dislike (2) Reply
        Don't attack the blogger attack the online news for bringing up his pass you cancerous criminal minded pervert. I agree that the ndp is cancerous of course they making the whole country sick but will not say more but RIP to you both. At least his legal troubles come to an end. Yours just began.
        • Well Sah (28/01/2017, 19:41) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
          You are missing the point. You too have NDP cancer in your damn head. Its your troubles who just began and won't end. The difference between you and me is that I don't give a damn about NDP, VIP or none of the other P's, cause at the end of the day, they WILL do whatever the hell they want. But as for WOW, BET and you concern, ayou think, breathe and eat POLITICS. This is about the death of a man who did not even die in the BVI. Shut your hole and go deal with your own political troubles that seem to have no end. I am owned by NO party. Just offer condolences and go back in your hole.
          • chad (28/01/2017, 21:19) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
            Blah blah blah current state of the economy is bigger than politics and your rant. Let the man RIP society had already punish him including government and yourself. Blah blah blah you will need help with your cancerous troubles just now. Don't thank me now thank me later you visionless one. Glad to know you're a swing. Now back safe and sound in my beautiful hole proudly.
    • Thing to talk (27/01/2017, 19:23) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
      Throughout my life, I have wondered how people who think of themselves as decent, honorable “Christians” can be so indifferent and cruel to others.
  • Cuz (27/01/2017, 16:06) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Take your rest king
  • qc (27/01/2017, 17:07) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    death is for all of we
  • chad (27/01/2017, 18:39) Like (5) Dislike (3) Reply
    he was a good man
  • Agree (27/01/2017, 18:55) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    the episode is over RIP
  • jugo (27/01/2017, 21:05) Like (8) Dislike (8) Reply
    Why this news site had to reference the court case at this time?
  • shark (27/01/2017, 22:03) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
    R.I.P jimmy have known you for many years here in the virgin islands.
  • Bev (28/01/2017, 12:51) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    Rip Jimmy John a very great captain and a kindhearted man you will be missed
  • king pin (28/01/2017, 13:08) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Bye bye
  • de silent one (28/01/2017, 18:31) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Despite his way of life, he was a very respectable guy in the community. He was approachable, kind hearted and talks with anybody and a very good seaman. He'll be well missed by those that he has touched.
  • Local (28/01/2017, 19:45) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    How ironic, on his way back to the BVI
  • liat (28/01/2017, 20:36) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Was the flight late or on time when leaving before he turned for the worst?
  • sally (30/01/2017, 11:58) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    R.I.P Jimmy.
  • A (08/02/2017, 22:14) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    So sorry to hear of Jimmy John's passing. Thoughts & prayers for family and friends


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