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UPDATE: Man found dead identified as Attorney Jamal S. Smith

March 13th, 2024 | Tags: attorney Manuel Hill Sea Cow's Bay discovery body
The body found last evening Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Manuel Hill on Tortola is that of Attorney Jamal S. Smith. Photo: GIS/File
 Information reaching our newsroom is that the body of a well-known attorney was discovered at his Manuel Hill home in Sea Cows Bay, today, Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Photo: punto.com.ph/File
Information reaching our newsroom is that the body of a well-known attorney was discovered at his Manuel Hill home in Sea Cows Bay, today, Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Photo: punto.com.ph/File
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Our news centre can now confirm that the body found last evening Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Manuel Hill on Tortola is that of Attorney Jamal S. Smith.

Mr Smith is the Founder and Principal of Thornton Smith located in Sea Cows Bay. His organisation is a general practice law firm with expertise in complex corporate transactions especially involving intellectual property rights.

Committed to country through service

The deceased had served as Chairman of the Social Security and Labour Department Tribunals, Board of Directors of the National Bank of Virgin Islands and a member of the Board of Governors of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC).

Mr Smith also served as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the BVI Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association. He was a member of the Intellectual and Industrial Property Focus Group responsible for recommending the reform of the territory’s intellectual property laws including the recent Trade Marks Act, 2013.

Education

The late Attorney often spoke out on social and political issues that affected the Virgin Islands (VI). Mr Smith’s Education Credentials include Bachelor of Laws (Hons) (University of the West Indies), 2000, and a Certificate of Legal Education (Eugene Dupuch Law School, The Bahamas), 2002

The late Smith was admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor in the VI in 2002, a Notary Public in the VI in 2011, and a Commissioner for Oaths in 2011. The late Attorney, an indigenous Virgin Islander, also held an advanced Certificate in Arbitration (Chartered Institute of Arbitration, London), which he attained in 2013.

Police are still conducting their investigation and the future of his law firm is unknown at this time.

Smith is survived by his father Roy Smith, sisters Sarai and Kayasha, and brothers Jarel, Romoy, and Rokeem.

The Management and Staff of Virgin Islands News Online extend condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.

See previous article published March 12, 2024

Body of man discovered @ Manuel Hill home in SCB

The body of a well-known attorney was reportedly discovered at his Manuel Hill home in Sea Cows Bay, today, Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Information is sketchy and investigations are ongoing; however, our newsroom was informed that the body bore a gunshot wound to the head.

The discovery was allegedly made by police.

The man reportedly lived alone.

Our newsroom will withhold the name of the deceased until the next of kin has been adequately notified.

'Suspicious death'- Police

Meanwhile, Police have since confirmed they are investigating "a suspicious death at Manuel Reef, Tortola."

Police Media Liaison Akia L. Thomas-Nero said officers are currently on the scene and that enquiries are at a "very early stage and an update will be provided in due course."

More details to follow.

53 Responses to “UPDATE: Man found dead identified as Attorney Jamal S. Smith”

  • ... (12/03/2024, 19:48) Like (11) Dislike (8) Reply
    hmmm
    • Yes (12/03/2024, 20:09) Like (27) Dislike (14) Reply
      Waiting on Mika Barry too
    • Disgusting (12/03/2024, 20:53) Like (45) Dislike (44) Reply
      I see that one media house did not withhold the name even though his relatives have not yet been contacted - disgraceful behaviour by a despicable woman. May God deliver her the punishment she deserves.
      • Junie (12/03/2024, 21:06) Like (73) Dislike (21) Reply
        How do you know the family wasn’t informed? You can only say that if you are the only family member and you weren’t told.
        Why do you people like so much drama?
      • @Disgusting (12/03/2024, 21:29) Like (35) Dislike (11) Reply
        How do you know that the person in question published the deceased name without the next of kin having been notified first?
  • Georgie (12/03/2024, 19:55) Like (29) Dislike (2) Reply
    RIEP my brother from another mother. This news breaks my heart.
  • Laws (12/03/2024, 20:02) Like (24) Dislike (27) Reply
    Hopefully tomorrow Mika Barry tell us who responsible for this so sad
  • vex (12/03/2024, 20:16) Like (45) Dislike (6) Reply
    Jamal was a good man he does not deserve this
  • Time to open we eye tortola (12/03/2024, 20:23) Like (18) Dislike (13) Reply
    This is sad. Condolences to the family ???? the governor needs to put things in place for those criminals Police hardly can do them job because they are been ask some stupid questions when they deal with a situation out there or they get transferred to office duty!!!!the other day I saw two police officer walking by Aladin that got rob an the guy ask dem why the both of them unarmed????an he went far as to ask the two officers if they boss really sent them out like that and if they saw the type of weapons they rob his store with...

    But the law listened to the public too much i know they are working for them yes but for God sake let the officers do dem job an no just take a phone call listened to the public then punished them without getting there side of the story.

    You sending out 2 officers armed 1 or both because them young man not joking
    • @Time to open your eyes Tortola (12/03/2024, 21:44) Like (27) Dislike (14) Reply
      You should have stayed in school; at least you would have learnt basic sentence construction. “It is better to keep the hole in your face closed and be thought of as a fool, than to open it and remove all doubt.”
  • ,, (12/03/2024, 20:31) Like (10) Dislike (7) Reply
    Wake up Police
  • Mike Larry (12/03/2024, 20:32) Like (2) Dislike (20) Reply
    Close ur eyes and envision me w my grinchy smile now
  • what (12/03/2024, 20:37) Like (28) Dislike (1) Reply
    My God gunshot wound to head? Terrifying.
  • Our Lawyer (12/03/2024, 20:54) Like (70) Dislike (2) Reply
    This saddens me deeply. What a tragic loss for his family, firm and the community on a whole. Jamal was fierce and fearless and dared to stand up for the disadvantaged. We mourn with his family and pray for your peace. God knows ????
  • Webstet (12/03/2024, 21:12) Like (19) Dislike (1) Reply
    Rest in eternal peace, counsel. My deepest condolences to the family and friends.
    This is utterly shocking and distressing!!!!
  • Real Talk (12/03/2024, 21:25) Like (48) Dislike (5) Reply
    WITH ALL THESE KILLING ,ROBBING ,WHY IN GOD NAME PERSON DRIVING AROUND RENTAL VEHICLES TINTED OUT TO THE MAX COMMMISSIONER . GOVERNOR GET YOU ACT TOGETHER TIME FOR ACTION.
    • smh (13/03/2024, 07:27) Like (18) Dislike (13) Reply
      Tints are the cause of all these crimes?
      COP and governor are your saviors?
      You need to wake up and pray tola get back to what we was before and not what those 2 people you relying on want us to be.
      • Real Talk (13/03/2024, 11:03) Like (8) Dislike (8) Reply
        SMH) I NEVER SAID TINT IS THE CAUSE OF CRIME ,CRIMINALS 90% OF THE CRIME COMMITTED BY CRIMINALS DRIVING VEHICLES WITH ABOVE THE ILLEGAL LIMIT THE GOVERNOR IS THE HEAD OF SECURITY AND THE PREMIER IS THE HEAD OF GOVERMENT.
  • This is just terrible news. (12/03/2024, 21:27) Like (50) Dislike (0) Reply
    While we have to await further information from law enforcement, I can't help but wonder what is happening in this place? This is just terrible. The public needs some answers as quickly as we can get it.
  • Wheels (12/03/2024, 21:39) Like (17) Dislike (67) Reply
    Hm. Ladies if your husband ask to go to this funeral alone, and they really distraught……ask those hard questions to them….
    • Incosiderate and childish (13/03/2024, 05:22) Like (40) Dislike (5) Reply
      This comment is inconsiderste and childish. At a time like this, this is what you choose to comment. That is what wrong with this place.
    • El Demonio Negro (13/03/2024, 09:19) Like (2) Dislike (8) Reply
      Many FISH in the sea of marriage LOL!
  • Hum (12/03/2024, 21:53) Like (14) Dislike (5) Reply
    Colombia ?
  • Fulla jun like navy (12/03/2024, 21:58) Like (1) Dislike (21) Reply
    We na take no chat from no bwoy w.$.i
  • speechless (12/03/2024, 21:59) Like (41) Dislike (1) Reply
    How BVI get so cold? WE NEED SOME SERIOUS INTERVENTION.
    • Ron (13/03/2024, 08:26) Like (39) Dislike (1) Reply
      This place been cold... Don't forget they killed Lawyer Kendoy Penn basically the same way.
      • @ron (13/03/2024, 17:42) Like (1) Dislike (5) Reply
        That was many years ago … stop making it sound like it was yesterday Tortola is a very peaceful place
  • truth be told (12/03/2024, 22:17) Like (22) Dislike (24) Reply
    When you sleep with dogs..check his “client” list and you will find out the company he kept..666
  • @ DISGUSTING (12/03/2024, 22:22) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    WHICH ONE ?
  • maybe (12/03/2024, 23:34) Like (5) Dislike (43) Reply
    Could it be a suicide?
  • bvibuzz (12/03/2024, 23:49) Like (15) Dislike (1) Reply
    God bless his soul rest Jamal
  • Rhythm up (13/03/2024, 00:09) Like (46) Dislike (3) Reply
    What can he had done so badly to deserve this? Living is such a challenge, people are hating you for being good and successful, people will eliminate you for a
    minor disagreement or misunderstanding and will eliminate you holding your ground..Believe it or not we have Guns for hire amongst us Just for 5 gran. So, so sad. My deepest sympathy to friends and Family. The Good news is that God saw the whole thing. His word never go invain. "Vengeance is mine says the Lord".

  • Reap (13/03/2024, 04:18) Like (11) Dislike (11) Reply
    Can’t rob six figures and go buy cameras and a German Shepard. 369
  • Hmm (13/03/2024, 04:53) Like (4) Dislike (13) Reply
    Kill or be killed
  • Just Wow (13/03/2024, 07:25) Like (36) Dislike (4) Reply
    From my experience, you were a good individual Mr. Smith, rest in peace.
  • don (13/03/2024, 08:53) Like (12) Dislike (6) Reply
    Thanks vino for such a denified write up and for waiting
  • GateKeeper (13/03/2024, 09:10) Like (11) Dislike (3) Reply
    Deepest and warmest condolences to the family and may they find the strength, courage, and peace as they mourn the loss of Jamal. May he rest easy in eternal peace.
    • @ GateKeeper (13/03/2024, 09:54) Like (9) Dislike (10) Reply
      Kind words during this disheartening time
      However rest in eternal peace only is the individual was born again
      See below

      John 3:3
      Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.

      Tired with everybody resting in peace
      There is heaven and hell we choose our destiny and hell a place of fire and torment don’t think SIP RIP as seen everywhere lately people fooling themselves
      Do you know how holy heaven is ?
      One must be clean pure born again sanctified in the glory of God to enter there
      Oh and not to escape hell but with the heart and mind of worshipping God in songs and praises he knows your heart and if u worshipping him because u are forced to go church /someone is looking and u putting in a show / or jus simply acting like u are a Christian
      • GateKeeper (13/03/2024, 11:54) Like (7) Dislike (4) Reply
        To @GateKeeper, whether he rest in eternal peace is not for to judge, for he knows what was in heart. Each of us has a responsibility for our lives and what is in our hearts. Let’s leaving the judging on our salvation to God.
        • @ “GateKeeper” (13/03/2024, 16:43) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
          We all fully well know there are people who make it clear their heart and ways are far from God by the way they live YET people automatically figure there’s a place up there for people like you song applies to everyone after they passed…stop fooling yourselves.

          John 14:15
          “If you love me, you will obey my commandments.”
      • @ “@ GateKeeper” (13/03/2024, 16:38) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
        Many will dislike your comment because they figure they can live anyhow and get a free place in Heaven before they go and study God’s Word to recognize NOW IS THE TIME TO CHOOSE TO BE OBEDIENT TO GOD AND NOT LIVE FOR THE WORLD.

        When you have a certain pastor joyriding, poker running, music festing, living a materialistic lifestyle yet on a pulpit putting on a show and other influencers who claim to be Christians living for the world but using God’s name it’s NO WONDER SO MANY ARE LED ASTRAY!!!!!

        The time you take on social media, get in your Bible, pray, be obedient to God’s laws and that INCLUDES NOT HAVING SEX BEFORE MARRIAGE.

        DO BETTER PEOPLE!!
        • To @ @ “@ GateKeeper (13/03/2024, 23:34) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
          Thank you
          Normally I don’t really comment back obce I get my point out don’t matter what others think nor say it’s their opinion
          The world is round whether we believe it or not

          Lately this generation thinks heaven is automatic
          Everyone dies becomes Angel flying high
          The Bible clearly say one must be baptized and born again
          Some think a clean heart or sharing can give entry
          Even criminals thinks they are heavenly angels

          This must be the new religion in the last days the Bible tells us about
  • Hmmmm (13/03/2024, 10:15) Like (14) Dislike (7) Reply
    Wonder if the missing cruise ship personnel are connected to this
  • ... (13/03/2024, 12:58) Like (4) Dislike (4) Reply

    Its about time for legal fire arms to be common place for who wants it. As a lawyer & on so many boards this person probably had no reason to take from anyone.

    There is gang sh** steady online posting in the comments but if this were the US they wouldnt posting or joking.

  • yea (13/03/2024, 13:24) Like (1) Dislike (3) Reply
    Why would they be involvef
  • guy hill (13/03/2024, 14:16) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
    Condolences to his entire family.
  • ausar (13/03/2024, 14:38) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    A criminal act, such as this, is literally an attack against law enforcement and the legalese-the aspects of the legal systems, of these Virgin Islands!

    I'm going to withhold further comments, to see, whether this crime and its criminals will be dealt with severely

    Again, Ausar, too, offers sincere condolences to the family, friends, and the wider community, of the murder of this attorney!

    It's a sad day, to read, of these types of news!

    PEOPLE REALLY NEED, THE LORD!
  • DS (13/03/2024, 20:44) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    To me any killing done in tola it have a motive behind it u don't have to agree with me
  • We R in trouble (14/03/2024, 13:56) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    God is not pleased with us. Demons run rampant through this place. We must repent. WE must repent from the head office to the lowly street sweeper and beyond. Jamal you will be missed. I could always depend on you for good conversation and a word of encouragement. You were a great asset to our community, its a pity some could not aee that and decided that you were better off else where. GOD sees and knows ALL, believe THAT.


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