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Construction worker Lambert A. Martin passes after falling from house roof

Construction worker Mr Lambert A. Martin, aka Sexyman, succumbed to his injuries on May 12, 2016 after falling off a roof of a house on the eastern end of Tortola, Virgin Islands last month. Photo: Provided
EAST END, Tortola, VI- It was last month April 2016 that St Vincent and the Grenadines national living in the Virgin Islands, Lambert A. Martin aka ‘Sexyman’, a construction worker, had a freak accident in which it was reported that he fell off a roof while working on a house on the eastern side of Tortola.

Mr Lambert was taken to Peebles Hospital in a serious condition. Later in the week he was flown out to Trinidad and Tobago for further medical attention.

Sadly, Mr Martin succumbed to his injuries and passed away at a Trinidad medical facility on Thursday May 12, 2016 at around 3:30pm. This information was confirmed to Virgin Islands News Online by his wife Shirley Martin.

“He was a nice person. Everybody favoured him,” stated Mrs Martin, added that Lambert was known for helping others and often did work for people without charging them.

Mr Lambert A. Martin, who had celebrated his 56th birth anniversary days before his accident, leaves to mourn his wife and three children as well as three grandchildren.

According to Mrs Martin who spoke to this news site from Trinidad, her husband will be laid to rest at Dumbarton Cemetary in St Vincent and the Grenadines at a date yet to be confirmed.

She further said the body of Mr Lambert A. Martin was still in Trinidad awaiting to be taken to his home country.

26 Responses to “Construction worker Lambert A. Martin passes after falling from house roof”

  • ccc (15/05/2016, 11:22) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    So sad he was such a nice man
  • service (15/05/2016, 11:24) Like (40) Dislike (5) Reply
    oh no RIP sexyman
  • Sad. (15/05/2016, 11:24) Like (0) Dislike (35) Reply
    Wow. So sad.. My sympathy goes out to his family.. Hope his gily get some kind of financial compensation.. No amount of money can bring him back. But aillion can sure reduce the family pain and hepl with bills.
  • cruzan (15/05/2016, 11:25) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    Sincerest condolences to the wife and the family on your loss.
  • Bernie Sanders (15/05/2016, 11:56) Like (15) Dislike (0) Reply
    My condolences going out to the Family of Mr Lambert. .Bvi it's time for Osha standards harnesses to strap on your body when working on heights , Safety Rails around roof tops, caps on steel bars etc the struggle is real people tears in my eyes for all affected. .
  • Preventable (15/05/2016, 12:14) Like (15) Dislike (0) Reply
    A terrible tragedy, alas preventable. My condolences to his family in this difficult moment. Alas, here in the BVIs nobody seems to want to look at that section of the Labor Code, as amended 2012, that addresses the issue of preventing work related injuries and illness. That is the real tragedy. How many more work related injuries and fatalities are we going to accept as the cost of business before we join the modern world in attempting to prevent such
    • ... (15/05/2016, 17:06) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      Very well phrased.
    • JP (17/05/2016, 20:11) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      Agree with,these accidents are surely preventable.In Canada and US the employer is responsible for providing a safe work environment.The employee must be wearing a harness and lifeline 10 feet and above,this is what is needed to be enforce in the BVI. SAFETY SEEMS TO BE A FOREIGN LANGUAGE HERE. Its not worth it to take on these risk.
  • c (15/05/2016, 13:34) Like (7) Dislike (3) Reply
    My sincere condolences to Mr. Martin wife, children, grandchildren and the rest of his family and friends. RIP Mr. Martin.
    • who? (16/05/2016, 15:32) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
      What kind of cold blooded D.g would dislike a condolences message to someone. Some people is heartless swines.
  • X pat (15/05/2016, 14:45) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    very sad news to read RIP Mr. Martin
  • gkefkkdakxq (15/05/2016, 16:14) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Stay strong mrs martin our prayers are with you
  • VG (15/05/2016, 16:36) Like (5) Dislike (9) Reply
    NHI send the man all the way Trinidad instead of a closer medical facility!
    • @VG (16/05/2016, 10:00) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
      YOU are skippering.Why did YOU not give Mr Martin a visa so that NHI could comply with your desire?…¿?¿
  • Locally made (15/05/2016, 18:40) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Rest in Peace sexy man. You were truly a hard worker and one who offer your service for free to many around East End. You will certainly be missed especially with all those funny jokes.
  • Charley Rose (15/05/2016, 18:59) Like (4) Dislike (4) Reply
    It is indeed sad to hear. My condolence goes to Mrs Martin and children. Why wasn't he sent to Miami for medical treatment. Is it because he is an expat. Apart from the NHI I would like to encourage everyone who can afford to take out a good insurance plan that will cover accidental injuries and that will off set the liabilities that will occur in the event there is an accident.
  • Hmmmm (15/05/2016, 21:44) Like (5) Dislike (4) Reply
    Thats how NHI working these days? Fly them where its cheaper to get the same sub standard service we get here in tortola? Honestly Puerto Rico and the USA has better facilities why now play cheap and not take the man there as we have been doing for years. They say NHI or else and some companies will play cheap just to save a buck and drop their regular insurance for this. Guys stop playing with people lives. Either get the proper trained people here or send people where the treatment is better.
    • george (16/05/2016, 05:52) Like (3) Dislike (3) Reply

      Did he have a visa? Stop talking sh*t and pray for the family. Instead of getting on here going on about NHI . Condolences to the family and friends both here and in St Vincent, may the Good Lord comfort you at this time . Peace.

      • Hmmmm (16/05/2016, 13:17) Like (1) Dislike (6) Reply
        So george you saying because he did not have a visa is the reason why you all ship him to Trinidad. Damn idiot, was he going to a hotel and go shopping after? He was going to a hospital for treatment. No, No, No, its just being cheap. So where is the NHI money really going? The hospital emergency room door is not even working, you have to open it manually. Where is our money going george?
  • Voter Too (16/05/2016, 08:04) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    let's see how we can raise some funds to help that family at this time. My sympathy to the family and may God comfort you in this time of brereavement.
  • tt (16/05/2016, 08:12) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Nothing wrong with trini ok
  • Spice (16/05/2016, 08:18) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
    Sexy really sad to hear of your passing I really have fund memory of us, just stopped Rite Way East End and bought you a Guinness; remember you working on the wall my Chaldwell building and I will stay talking to you and advise and encouragement you gave me. May family be comforted.
  • NHI (16/05/2016, 20:50) Like (3) Dislike (3) Reply
    The NHI working ask how many persons got help from that system? The rich, the poor and the middle class all walks of life get and continue to benefit. The burden is much lighter on many families who couldn't afford regular insurance. It is good.
  • Sadly (18/05/2016, 08:52) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    So sorry the hear


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