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'Jealous guard' paid prisoner to attack me @ HMP - Boxer Julan O. Brown

- says local officers tried desperately to undermine him 'for rising in ranks'
The injury reportedly sustained by Mr Julan O. Brown following an alleged attack on him by a prisoner of Her Majesty's Prison (HMP) some years ago. Photo: Team of Reporters
Boxer Julan O. Brown aka 'Iron Fist' says that while working as an employee at Her Majesty Prison (HMP) in Balsam Ghut, Tortola, he was subjected to high levels of victimization for not being 'from here' and getting local funding for his boxing training programme. Photo: Facebook/VINO/File
Boxer Julan O. Brown aka 'Iron Fist' says that while working as an employee at Her Majesty Prison (HMP) in Balsam Ghut, Tortola, he was subjected to high levels of victimization for not being 'from here' and getting local funding for his boxing training programme. Photo: Facebook/VINO/File
'One of the guards actually paid a prisoner to hit me in my face, with a stone,' Mr Brown told Honestly Speaking moderator, Claude O. Skelton-Cline on the Thursday, May 7, 2020 edition of the show on ZBVI 780am. Photo: Facebook
'One of the guards actually paid a prisoner to hit me in my face, with a stone,' Mr Brown told Honestly Speaking moderator, Claude O. Skelton-Cline on the Thursday, May 7, 2020 edition of the show on ZBVI 780am. Photo: Facebook
Former Superintendent of Prison, Mr David E. Foot was in charge when the alleged attack on Mr Julan O. Brown occurred. Photo: VINO/File
Former Superintendent of Prison, Mr David E. Foot was in charge when the alleged attack on Mr Julan O. Brown occurred. Photo: VINO/File
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Boxer Julan O. Brown aka 'Iron Fist' has revealed that while working at Her Majesty's Prison (HMP) in Balsam Ghut, Tortola, he was subjected to high levels of alleged victimisation for not being 'from here' and getting local funding for his boxing training programme.

"One of the guards actually paid a prisoner to hit me in my face with a stone," Mr Brown told Honestly Speaking moderator, Claude O. Skelton-Cline on the Thursday, May 7, 2020 edition of the show on ZBVI 780 AM.

"Because when I did my investigation and I talk to the same prisoner, I said tell me, I mean I treat you so good, what devil could have go inna you to really hit me in my face with a stone?"

According to the boxer, the prisoner replied, "Brown, let me tell you... I never want to do it you know, but I needed the money." 

Guards got jealous of his ambitions 

He said one of the reasons the local guards were jealous of him was because he was ambitious, and was rising in ranks at the prison. "I'm doing the [boxing] programme and I'm at the prison, you have officers start getting a bit jealous"

Brown further alleged that officers would say openly, "This boy not from here, how he getting money from here? How he doing this? Some of them are still at a level one stage and I just come and it's like I'm rising," the boxer and mentor noted.

He said the attack was a bloodbath with blood gushing from the temple area of his forehead and further alleged that authorities at the prisons even wanted him to pay his own hospital bills.

"They end up paying because I start making noise... I said no.

"I actually drove myself to the hospital because, you know, the prison short-staffed and all of that," he said.

'No investigation to my knowledge' - Brown 

Brown said ahead of the attack, he actually received advance warning from another prisoner that he should be aware of the prisoner who attacked him; however, he did not take the warning seriously.

"What I did not know [about] some of those prisoners [is that] I trained their sons outside and I didn't know they have fathers inside the prison, that's how I got respect from some of these guys," he said.

Mr Brown said he couldn't remember exactly what year the incident occurred but it was when the Superintendent of Prison was Mr David E. Foot.

He also told Mr Skelton-Cline he never followed up on the incident or knew if a report was written since he was fearful of losing his job and getting deported.

"It was more like fear because you know you need a job, you leave everything back home and a lot of people going through the same thing. Being used in ways like that, you get injured on the job and before they actually help you out, they actually trying to get you out the country."

53 Responses to “'Jealous guard' paid prisoner to attack me @ HMP - Boxer Julan O. Brown”

  • No good (11/05/2020, 09:43) Like (6) Dislike (6) Reply
    I know who paid he from st kitts
  • lol (11/05/2020, 09:47) Like (66) Dislike (11) Reply

    Jealous of what? Claude need to stop entertaining this f*** I have never seen someone so desperate for the spot light. What a tool.

    • Exactly (11/05/2020, 10:30) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply

      he nu innocent, very dece**** family

    • @ lol (11/05/2020, 11:31) Like (11) Dislike (24) Reply
      For real. Dude ain’t got anything for anyone to be jealous at. No one is jealous of someone who came from a poor Country living in a dirt floor shack, galvernize walls and roof with no doors.
    • doesn't matter (11/05/2020, 11:57) Like (17) Dislike (10) Reply

      You call that spotlight, you ignorant fool, how is that spotlight?
      You people are so disgusting, treating people like sh** and act like you the victim. All you guys do is take take take from other islanders and then shove us to the curve when we stand up for ourself. When Irma hit you lazy @#$ sit and other country came in and build back the country with little appreciation. You all sick stomach, let the man speak he who feels it knows it.

      • @ doesn’t matter (11/05/2020, 12:47) Like (10) Dislike (6) Reply
        you Def from the Island. Sounds like that blogger struck a nerve lmao. Dude love attention and that is it...PERIOD!
      • eyes (11/05/2020, 14:52) Like (10) Dislike (5) Reply
        Doesn't matter think before you run your mouth people came build back with no appreciation , these people you talking about were paid it wasn't for a thank you if I pay for a service why just I be thankful . Part of what Mr Brown is saying is true but the lie is there is was only 3 BVI person working at the prison at that time 3 woman 1 man and I was there when he got the stone it's the other expat workers and him that couldn't get along because he was new trying to follow the rules and they didn't like that he spoke about everything he saw going on that was illegal so they tried to show him how things work up here go along or get licks.
      • wow (13/05/2020, 14:31) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
        Excuse me person, you sound very upset. I know this young man and he do love attention, just wanted to inform you. Besides if you feel bvislanders are pushing you to the side, please leave,dont stay and complain. Sick of people complaining about the BVI but still coming here to live, there are certain things we don't like but we have the right to complain and stay. Don't come in another man's country and be upset because we not perfect like your country go back home and leave us the hell alone.
  • Hmmmm (11/05/2020, 10:03) Like (12) Dislike (1) Reply
    Lose Job or deport i dont care.. i aint taking that... Aint going down like that.... Whenu show your enemies fear they never stop..
    • Stuppz (11/05/2020, 10:36) Like (10) Dislike (7) Reply

      don't be too quick to believe this expat he is a arr**** little ......................

  • chupes (11/05/2020, 10:23) Like (20) Dislike (6) Reply
    Why this man trying to relevant ? Why y’all even wasting time posting this article??
  • Stoutt (11/05/2020, 10:24) Like (15) Dislike (5) Reply

    I’m tired of hearing this man.

    • Look Out (11/05/2020, 17:06) Like (4) Dislike (7) Reply
      IF THIS MAN ON A CONTRACT WHENIT IS UP THEY SHOULD PUT HIM ON THE FIRST PLACE IF NOT GET HIM OUT THIS SOUND LIKE TROUBLE. MR PREMIER AND MR WHEATLY PLEASE DO NOT WAIT UNTIL DAMAGE THE PRISON SYSTEM.
  • who cares (11/05/2020, 10:30) Like (14) Dislike (1) Reply
    He making the news he should talk about how he scared a old lady with a hammer and left island for more than 6 month. He will be fine.
    • To who cares (11/05/2020, 11:37) Like (11) Dislike (3) Reply
      Sound like he learn that from Bounty Killa. I hope the poor lady was not hurt SMH. Guess he want us to feel bad for him...what's strange is he got hit but CAN'T remember the year it happen, well sah. And why would locals be jealous of HIM when there's other expats working there(if I remember correctly)
      • doesn't matter (11/05/2020, 12:03) Like (15) Dislike (15) Reply

        Because unuh dam lazy and can't do sh** for y'all self

        • My girl (12/05/2020, 11:25) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
          @doesn't matter you should be glad for that or else your axx would be starving. Empty vessels make the most noise.
        • wow (13/05/2020, 14:39) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
          That's no problem we'll figure that shit out ourselves like we always do. You think only people in the Caribbean can get hired???? Nop other people who actually will be happy to have opportunity to work here. If the complaining miserable expats leave better for us. You know what will happen?they will bring people to start actually training their own to learn different trades so please do us the favor and leave.
    • doesn't matter (11/05/2020, 12:02) Like (5) Dislike (3) Reply
      What's did the medical report says? I'm sure you reported it, what had happen to the case then? Comment about that! Have Several seats in the back!
  • national security (11/05/2020, 10:49) Like (10) Dislike (2) Reply
    how so many documented workers are in such strategic national security post
    • @ national security (11/05/2020, 11:27) Like (10) Dislike (7) Reply
      because island man funny man was hiring all of them
      • @@ national security (11/05/2020, 13:03) Like (10) Dislike (8) Reply
        thanks for your information so under Myron locals were overlooked for st lucia or Jamaica nationals..I thank you for not voting NDP 2019
        • @National Security (11/05/2020, 16:29) Like (7) Dislike (3) Reply
          That is one of the reasons MV and his gang was not elected. Funny man was only hiring the Jam downs and the St. Lucians.
  • Prisoner wrights (11/05/2020, 11:05) Like (8) Dislike (7) Reply
    Something ain’t right with this man stop tell lies on we u mean to tell me u get buss down bleeding had to drive yourself to the hospital and u don’t remember what year month day nothing boss if tha was me I would of remembered you to lie now iron fist stop look fame
    • doesn't matter (11/05/2020, 12:04) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
      I'm sure it's in the report, did up the files and you'll see the date and time smh, want to sound intelligent but really ur dunce
  • Mannnnn (11/05/2020, 11:21) Like (21) Dislike (9) Reply

    Do everyone a favor and get the F**k out of the Country with the BS about iron fists. You are nothing more than a DRAMA QUEEN looking for a come up. You are not as innocent as you project yourself to be. First, school girls confide in he now prison guard pay inmate to attack he. What is up with this Mike Tyson wanna be?

    • doesn't matter (11/05/2020, 12:06) Like (4) Dislike (7) Reply
      Are u innocent? Tell me? At least he aspire to be like someone great what can be said about you?
  • Yeah dude (11/05/2020, 11:26) Like (10) Dislike (3) Reply
    Keep flapping your mouth. He does these things for publicity. Haul your backside back to Jam Down man. IRON FIST my ........
    • doesn't matter (11/05/2020, 12:08) Like (3) Dislike (5) Reply
      What is to be gain here, y'all so ignorant and one track mineded, no wonder y'all have nothing for yah selves
  • Just a soul (11/05/2020, 12:11) Like (10) Dislike (10) Reply
    Let him speak! Most of u talk behind people back, he his brave enough to come forward a talk about the things he went through.
    Most of you wouldn't, this man is a strong minded man, y'all negative comment not gonna tear him down, it just prove what he said about this country is true. Go Iron fist, you are a warrior, God's chosen, do worry, you've impact many!
    • 4 real (11/05/2020, 12:22) Like (9) Dislike (8) Reply
      I don't chastise him at all. As an expat I liken some of our situations to domestic violence or a very abusive relationship with our bosses and co-workers. We suffer in silence because we don't want to be victimised, which can be more than being fired. He is a champion in my eyes and trust I will muster up the courage to also speak up against my abuses. I have a boss in a public office that is only condescending. You can do 99 rights but do 1 wrong and you hear how you are terrible and how he paying you good money and when it comes to renew permit he keeps you in suspense to suffer. This is evil to the highest level but God is in charge. But Mr Brown if that is your way of dealing with your abuse I respect it, even though you well know there may be risks with doing that. Let's pray for even those who constantly do us evil.
  • King man (11/05/2020, 12:51) Like (6) Dislike (7) Reply
    JAMDOWN don't worry psalm 23 is yours God is with you. like Daniel you was mistakenly arrested for doing good. like Samson you was blinded. like David they wanted to kill you........but God never sleeps Moses went to Egypt and had to left and when he return he was a leader..........God will open the Red Sea my brother....You speak the right thing now you saving a lot of people life and soul you are a champion.
  • @ 4 real (11/05/2020, 12:55) Like (11) Dislike (8) Reply
    Blah blah blah.. Dude ain’t got you restrained or tied up. You can leave anytime you want. You are not obligated to stay if you are being verbally abuse. Tell your sob story to the cow
    • 4 real (11/05/2020, 13:00) Like (4) Dislike (5) Reply
      Exactly what an abuser would say but when partner try to leave, especially for better, hell break loose. Will pray for you too.
  • Just a soul (11/05/2020, 14:57) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Y'all sound like empty barrel trying defile this man's character! Lol
    Who God bless no man can curse. Big up yourself Iron Fist! Sky is the limit... please don't strain ur back trying hear what hater have to say, you are above that level so don't stoop.
  • something (11/05/2020, 15:27) Like (9) Dislike (6) Reply
    Is really SHADY about this man. You got clock in the head with a rock, drive your self to the ER and you don’t remember date and time? Then you wait months to talk about guard paid inmate to clock you with a rock upside your head out of jealousy. In order to believe this story, you have to prove this happen and name the Inmate and Prison Guard.
    • To something (11/05/2020, 16:32) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
      Exactly!!! How can he not remember the date? I'm guessing this didn't happen recently...So,why bring it up now?
  • The Reaper (11/05/2020, 16:31) Like (10) Dislike (4) Reply
    Deportation.!!!!! His A&&.. Straight Jamacia..
  • Interesting. (11/05/2020, 16:32) Like (2) Dislike (15) Reply
    It is about time someone drill a hole in what you think is a brain from those who have the I from here mentality. Not sure whether the powers that be will allow this post to go through but here is the facts. I will do this is two parts.

    Some years ago on my way to Tortola after receiving a job offer I decided to visit the island before I accept the position. A friend of mine saw me at the airport and enquire as to where I was off to. When I mentioned Tortola he smile and said have you ever been there before. I answered in the negative. He proceeded first to tell me that they have the ugliest women in the world. Having visited Papua new Guinea I said to myself very unlikely. On my arrival I said huh ok this guy probably never left the airport he base his assumption on what he saw at the airport. Then I had some issues at the airport with you know who immigration. I wondered what precious possessions are these folks hiding from the outside world.

    On my way then to my hotel I quickly realised what they were hiding. On reaching east end I saw it in living color it wasnt anything precious it was what I saw on the road way. Sewage running the length and breath of the island hmmm.

    To my surprise on my visit to road town and the years I spent there I was so anxious to see my friend again and let him know that he was as accurate as the algebraic equations in algebra. Then I look at the educational system . I shook my head.hmm. you have heads of departments at your high school. Young girls with an associate degree interesting. No wonder all the top positions in the private sector are loaded with expats
    No wonder the government is loaded with locals hence it is so dysfunctional.

    99 percent of the English speaking Caribbean that was under British rule now self governed and you smart rats still holding on to mother's panties singing God bless the queen. The reason why you don't like us is because you jealous of us. We have brains and smarts. You are British dependency using US dollar. Driving on the left with left hand vehicles. You are odd just like your warp mentality.

    You had a hurricane the governor had to take over a steer the ship from sinking. And you all talking dog droppings. Everything you need you have to run to England and you all from here. You need a loan England have to co sign and you all from here.

    Prison chief police chief up until recent hospital chief not from here. Mark my word if you all want Tortola to be a second world second class instead of third world put an expat in charge. Third world airport can't accommodate a large aircraft and you put international after the name. That is high fraud if there ever was one. Stay tune for part two coming soon. My advice is for the expats to get the hell out of this third world illiterate small island and crush the island. Then beg us to come back under one condition. That we show you how to manage the affairs of an island. Who best to manage an island than those who know about self rule. Go sit your tail down with you tail between your legs. Stay tune for the real facts. Truth and nothing but the truth part 2.
    • son of the soil (11/05/2020, 21:54) Like (10) Dislike (3) Reply
      Since you're so smart then what are you doing here? Since your country is so far advanced then what are you doing here? The same so called illiterates made it possible for you to work and send money back home to feed your smarts....Go and talk that now!!!!!!!!!
  • Flower (11/05/2020, 19:53) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Why is now all those things is coming out of his mouth. I think something is wrong
  • Mankind (11/05/2020, 19:57) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Brothers all what you saying have NO VALUE TO NONE OF YOU TRUST ME ON THAT FACE ........
    The same 10 Moses got its that ....... IS NOT YOUR HEART AND MIND TELLING DONT BE DECIEVE
  • sooooo (12/05/2020, 08:14) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    He had enough juice up at the prison to question said inmate about why he got knocked upside the head?
  • trrefdrfds (12/05/2020, 08:24) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    @interesting. You are not so smart..which Caribbean island that got independence from Britain is doing better than the bvi??absolutely none whatsoever. The bvi is one of the most beautiful Caribbean islands. I am an expat living here for over 30 yrs.. we have our issues just like every other island. Caribbean nationals have been flocking here from the fifties and sixties up until now. Not only because of the us dollar but because of the peacefulness of this island. So just stop spreading false rumors. I am from another Caribbean island and it surely not the place i want my children to grow up.our children are doing the same cxc exams just like any other Caribbean island and even doing better than some.
    • Interesting. (12/05/2020, 13:13) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
      Don't fool others you are no expat. Beautiful island with sewage running all over the place. If bvi is so advance why is the road in deplorable conditions. And by the way I left long time. The bvi is no place for expats. And all you talking we know you are from here. And if not at the end of the day they will still tell you and your kids you all not from here stupid.
  • Uncle (12/05/2020, 08:35) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    What is it this guy saying that only in the VI, feline sell their front? Chut yah bobo clat mouth, GOWAH!!!!
  • roots (12/05/2020, 09:44) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    You got your story across Iron Fist! check people who read your story! The joke is on us, we are so against the editorial, yet we found the time to read, digest it (some had no clue what they read based on the comments), and blogged about it.
  • I dont get it (12/05/2020, 13:26) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    If expats hate being here so much, why bother coming/staying here????? Your home cou try soooo bad that it is better to live in this "shitty country" listen please go to your home country if you dislike the ppl in the bvi.....its that simple.
  • Interesting (12/05/2020, 18:25) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    @ don't get it. How did you induce from my post that I don't like people. Tells a lot about your sense of reasoning and comprehending. Expats remain there for their benefit. Take the grime and insults for a time. We have a plan. Get all we can get. Send our money back home. Build mansions and live a lot better than you when we return. You all insulting us but we are really smiling at all you. He who laugh last laugh best. I have to ex expats in my area. You should see the mansions they live in. I did my 10 years. I am a professional in my area of expertise. I was offered a position that no tolan was qualified for. I did not come I was invited. You all know you can't handle high paying jobs but jealous of those who can. Go back to school get qualify and then open the hole in your face and talk. I don't need Tortola. Tortola needed me.
    • @intersting (13/05/2020, 08:13) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      Well then its not a shitty coutry then, and maybe you should be more greatful to the ppl and country for bettering your life......just saying....
  • higgass (12/05/2020, 20:26) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    higgass means when two people fighting and each time a fighter slam the other to the ground,the onlookers would say higgass,higgass…higgass higgass,
    we cannot help ourself no more,and jump high jump low,its our culture to fight,nothing do with from here or not from here,bcuz look at so many murders we had,and when its solves,you get to know the killer and realise both may be of same country nation.
    so we all promoting fights,dont blame it on tolian or islandman same fire with fire..higgass,higgass,higgass,
  • Interesting read (13/05/2020, 21:27) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Something isn't right with this young fella. Wasn't he in the news recently, when he went to Jamaica on vacation and was deemed missing by his wife?

    If such a tradegy happen so long that he can't remember at least the month and year, something is definitely wrong with him. What is the real reason for him speaking out now?


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