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St. Lucian on remand said his family is waiting, wants case dealt with

August 20th, 2012 | Tags: Williams Samuel St Lucian
Mr. Samuel who is currently on remand since September 2012 said his family is waiting. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Williams Samuel, a national of St. Lucia who is currently facing drug charges in the Virgin Islands, when brought before the Magistrate’s Court on August 17, 2012, stated that his family is back home [St. Lucia] waiting on him, and he would like the case to be dealt with.

Mr. Samuel’s comment was as a result of his case being stood down until September 17, 2012, by Magistrate Tamia Richards. 

Samuels reminded the court that he has been remanded for 23 months in the Virgin Islands, while his family in St. Lucia is waiting on his return.

The St. Lucian national is facing importation of a Controlled Drug and Unlawful Possession of Cocaine.

Samuel was caught with the illegal substance in his luggage on September 21, 2010 as he was about to be deported to his homeland. Two days prior to that, on September 19, 2010, the accused man was allegedly among twelve illegal immigrants that were picked up at the Castle Maria Hotel.

During a cross-examination, Samuel told Senior Crown Counsel (ag) Sarah Benjamin that he did disembark at Nanny Cay, and admitted not being cleared by neither an Immigration or Customs Officer.

He also revealed that he had visited the Virgin Islands twice before in 1989 and 2000 via LIAT, and stayed by his brother and his brother’s friend on separate occasions.

Before he was arrested in the Road Town Hotel in 2010, Samuel stated he had intended to spend two weeks, where he would do some shopping.

10 Responses to “St. Lucian on remand said his family is waiting, wants case dealt with”

  • lord man!!! (20/08/2012, 14:04) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    this is advantage...where is justice?
    • billyb (21/08/2012, 09:34) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      IF YOU CANT DO THE TIME DON'T DO THE CRIME!! When you get your life caught up in mess, nobody don't owe you no favours. If I know that I in another man country, I should behave myself because I know, I want to go back home.
  • john compton (20/08/2012, 14:39) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    this is sloppy work done by the police...drugs found in man bag while being deported?...who had his bag while he was in custody?...who searched him?...man for christ sake alyo please letgo the man...the man is either being framed or set up....he should sue the bvi
  • come on ppl (20/08/2012, 14:51) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    almost 2 years and can't give the man a trial now this is abuse. He should sue them. Not even murder cases take so long.
  • ... (20/08/2012, 15:56) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Ah shut up!! Even if his case is or was dealt with, you think he going back home now? Please!! They will be waiting a while. Next time stay in St Lucia and commit your crimes, don't come here with it.
  • daddy friday (20/08/2012, 16:26) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    But the average person should be aware that justice in the BVI is a joke!
  • Tola Don (20/08/2012, 18:38) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    The new DPP and Chief Justice needs to look into the injustice that goes on here in the BVI from the Police DPP Office Magristate Court (both of them) and High Court. People are being charge waiting for a trial for way to long and it's a norm now. It should be if there's no or insuciffient evidence no charges should be laid. Not charging then go build a case, coming court seeking adjournment after adjournment. Samuels was held and in police custody then upon his deportation Drugs was found. That's strange and don't make sense at least to me. Where was the said bag belonging to Samuels while in police custody who had it. Wasn't it search these are questions should and must be answered. And Magistrate TR ain't going throw out the case she's helping her former co-workers from the DPP Office. So how can any one get a fair shot and she's for/helping the DPP Office. Please do tell, I'm listening.
  • ---------- (20/08/2012, 18:46) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    The facts of the case is what should be published. the DPP Office wanted to drop all charges due to the fact there's no case. But the Magistrate told her to proceed, imagine that. Just imagine the Magistrate who suppose to balance the scale of justice told the DPP to proceed after telling the court the DPP wish to drop all charges against Samuels. I'll like either S***h or Tamra to comment on this matter. There's no case against Samuels, yes Drugs was found but Samuels was in police custody so where the Srigs came from. The police put it there then
  • Liat (21/08/2012, 03:32) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    send the sick bastard home


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