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Julian Willock breaks silence; says he will have 'lots to say' after Festival

From left: Martin L. King Jr, Julian Willock and Nelson R. Mandela. Photo: Internet Source/VINO
Her Majesty's Prison in Balsam Ghut. Reports in the media is that Mr Julian Willock has been imprisoned for six months, however, Mr Willock told this news site today, July 29, 2016 that he was having breakfast in Road Town. Photo: VINO/File
Her Majesty's Prison in Balsam Ghut. Reports in the media is that Mr Julian Willock has been imprisoned for six months, however, Mr Willock told this news site today, July 29, 2016 that he was having breakfast in Road Town. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The young man who has emerged as the new voice of reason and consensus, former Permanent Secretary Julian Willock, has again broken his silence on recent media reports.

Mr Willock, however, said he will have a lot to say on a number of issues and will be making some announcements after the Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival Celebration.

Media reports claim that Mr Willock is locked up for six weeks at Her Majesty’s Prison on the main island of Tortola for not showing up to court, even after he had submitted a doctor’s certificate advising the court he was ill.

Speaking exclusively to our newsroom today July 29, 2016, Mr Willock, when asked where he was at this moment, said he was at a breakfast meeting that started at 7:00 A.M. in Road Town.

Other freedom fighters jailed

The prominent businessman told our newsroom “if you look at history and our inspirational leaders who have helped shaped their countries and the world and who have fought for justice, bringing people together, away from divisive politics, and who were all imprisoned for political reasons like Nelson R. Mandela, a freedom fighter, and Dr Martin L. King Jr, I think the country will understand that one always has to make sacrifices for a cause.”

Mr Willock, who is the Chairman of Advance Marketing and Professional Services, the parent company of this news site, said “I encourage the public to go out and participate in the 2016 Festival whether you like the minister or not.”

No boycott of festival

“Many people have been coming up to me saying they are boycotting the festival over what Myron has done to it and his insult to Hon Fraser...I said to them this is about us not one politician.”

Mr Willock concluded by saying “we must change the dialogue where we bring the country together and stop the divisive politics, we must talk about the economic survival of our people and policies on that and how do we bring about reform to improve the way of life of our people…the judicial system needs reform…but I will stop there for now,” he said, before telling the reporter he was “demonstrating bad manners by being on the phone while at a meeting…”

Mr Willock also expressed thanks to all those persons who have been outpouring their love and support for him and who have always been there for him in so many ways.

29 Responses to “Julian Willock breaks silence; says he will have 'lots to say' after Festival”

  • ABC (29/07/2016, 11:57) Like (29) Dislike (40) Reply
    Free willock free willock
  • dog (29/07/2016, 12:01) Like (23) Dislike (31) Reply
    Willock all the way
  • Keep hitting back JW (29/07/2016, 12:07) Like (38) Dislike (44) Reply
    You have to give jack his jacket; they just don't know how to hold the Esteemed One down. Now he has been elevated to Martin Luther King and Nelson Mandela status.
  • Penal Notice (29/07/2016, 12:18) Like (24) Dislike (12) Reply
    Since a new precedent has been set by the judicial system, CSC needs to encourage his lawyers to solicit the judge to send out a penal notice to his colleagues in the NDP, so he can get paid for his “reasonable expectations for the pier port job.” The last time they were to appear in Court, not one showed up for the session.
  • wize up (29/07/2016, 13:16) Like (20) Dislike (2) Reply
    So many persons were disappointed
    • wize up (29/07/2016, 15:04) Like (8) Dislike (4) Reply
      @ wize up.....just a point of clarification: some folks got disappointed simply because they figure the young man would have been up the big house all now....the hope is that those associated with that project over on the cay will be investigated!!!!
  • voter (29/07/2016, 13:37) Like (6) Dislike (8) Reply
    Free Willy
  • My girl (29/07/2016, 13:38) Like (12) Dislike (29) Reply
    We love you julian willock
  • More in the Mortan than the pisil (29/07/2016, 14:34) Like (11) Dislike (7) Reply
    I said it is more to this,we will find out soon. Glad you are ok Jullian.
  • son of the soil (29/07/2016, 14:48) Like (17) Dislike (22) Reply
    Jw i knew will be ok i voting for him i do not care what a man say!
  • concern (29/07/2016, 14:53) Like (11) Dislike (26) Reply
    So now we jail people for defaulting on loans, so I guess they don't want their money then, seems kinda stupid as the complainant won't be paid while he in jail but that is none of my business. If you have a bank loan, u had to sign surety for that loan, so go and claim property vs jail time. That is just my 2 cents.
  • stay strong (29/07/2016, 15:14) Like (24) Dislike (9) Reply
    Alot of those so-called Big Shots are in worst position than you; everything is only for a time; in the end, you will have the last laugh. Mark these words.
  • Bernie Sanders (29/07/2016, 15:28) Like (9) Dislike (16) Reply
    Free The Esteem Free the Esteem,A political revolution is Coming,They Going Low ,We going High,the Public will know the 91%
  • mary j (29/07/2016, 18:00) Like (9) Dislike (9) Reply
    God will take care of julian
  • Willock (29/07/2016, 20:22) Like (3) Dislike (9) Reply
    My good friend and classmate is not "IN JAIL"
  • -------------------- (29/07/2016, 20:33) Like (7) Dislike (12) Reply
    they heard he is running so this is an attack but hold on my brother
  • facts man (29/07/2016, 20:41) Like (7) Dislike (8) Reply
    sigh..political victimization but it will come back at them
  • Welcome back (29/07/2016, 20:43) Like (7) Dislike (21) Reply
    This is foolishness what they tried to do to our prince!!!
  • 911 (29/07/2016, 20:46) Like (7) Dislike (16) Reply
    trying hard to destroy our brightest and best...but the world is a circle
  • apple pie (29/07/2016, 20:48) Like (10) Dislike (15) Reply
    I mean, come on man. all this just because he owe a few dollars this sound fishiee
  • bvi (29/07/2016, 23:37) Like (2) Dislike (7) Reply

    I smell rat I sure M***n behind of this why them never lock up M**on for building a wall cost a millions an plus the person who build the pair park we or still waiting on the invention ....hello UK let clean up the BVI like in cayman plz a lot of this NDP government need to get jail times ....free Mr willock

  • Boy Friend (30/07/2016, 09:08) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
    hope when funny man goes up he will sleep in pumpkin cell as I heard the word on the street is King Willock never spent a night in jail
  • top dog (30/07/2016, 09:41) Like (3) Dislike (6) Reply
    nice artlie willock is our guy
  • VG (30/07/2016, 17:05) Like (9) Dislike (4) Reply
    Just hope once we elect julian w he will not try and vitimise anyone as payback
  • jah know (01/08/2016, 17:59) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    We all knows who was behind this but wet your finger willock is coming back hard
  • UK law student (01/08/2016, 20:15) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Magistrates are vested with the trust of the citizenry and they must always ensure that their duties are discharged without bias, favour or ill will
  • facts man (02/08/2016, 21:01) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    I'm so proud of Julian Willock and the positive image he has- not just for himself, but for the BVI people as well. Please continue to make us proud Willock. We admire and respect you.


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