An elderly man of St. Joseph who was arrested on drug related charges was granted bail in the sum of $25,000 in a Roseau court on Monday.
Julian James, 62, was arrested on August 30, 2013 in the heights of Clark Hall Layou and charged with possession of cannabis and cultivation of 7,202 plants of the illegal plant.
He pleaded not guilty to the charges and the prosecution did not object to bail.
As part of his bail conditions, he is to report Mondays and Fridays between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm to the St. Joseph police station.
James is represented by Zena Dyer in the matter which is set for trial in St. Joseph on February 11, 2014.
What they want to say is that they fighting drugs in Dominica, well let see the last few months they caught six Dominicans coming to the UK with Coke, they say they arrest a few in dominica also with coke, But the question i want to ask is where does all this cocaine come from, Dominica link with venezuela,who brings it into Dominica, why do you think the government have money to give people who dress in red and come to Roseau to beg, its all drugs money, so this little old man should be left alone, Dominica needs to get with the times,I suppose they have with all the COCAINE thats on the island
To ancient and anonymous: I hope if all u reach 62 all na look like 262
Thaey need to Legalize Marijuana in Dominica.! end of story.
I had the privilege to visit Christiania,in Denmark and what I saw, I coudn’t believe my eyes (country bokkie) you could get any kind skunk, weed and hash and it is the 2nd biggest touristactraction in the country, if the government of Denmark wanted that place close,that be easy, but it bring turist, alot of turist
Christiania in Denmark is a hell hole.
Yes, it draws tourists! But what kind of tourists?
It draws people who are looking for an open market to buy skunk, weed, and hash, and a place to use. They come to the hell hole to indulge. They are hell hounds.
Drugs are not the only vice that is easy to access in Denmark.
People will visit such place to enjoy the forbidden fruit they cannot so easily obtain at home and make it a part of their larger vacation.
Even they know it is not the kind of place they would want to raise children.
Happy is the nation that has laws that make the country a safe haven for all their people.
Sincerely, Rev. Donald Hill. International Pentecostal Evangelist.
he looks like 162 to me!
lol.
So 62 is elderly now? I didn’t know that.
60 years is the age of becoming a senior citizen. This is when those who wish can apply for their government pension.
Go roll your rosary man, too old for this!
I endorse that.
This is what he should do at his age.
He “62 years old?” Mister looks more like 162 to me! Yahman, the weed will wither you quick.
Hard life I suppose. Some people do not take certain vitamins which are supplements, in addition to eating nutritious foods. Marijuana will not help to make one look happy and healthy.
TRY it you will like IT,LOOK in the mirror now you made that statement,and come again.he maybe healthier than you.
I hope them police will put in their statment how they beat the man, that is why voodoo will never stop. and i now that family will not joke with them.
And you give your name, Lord help us. What a contradiction! You have committed a grievous sin against God, using his Holy Name in vain – The Second Commandment of God.
Do not use the name of the Lord in vain and with your stupidity of voodoo. You lack godly enlightenment. You will bring down the wrath of God on you and your household.
Those who delve into voodoo are doomed. Stay away from that evil if you hope to be happy in this life and to be happy with God forever in Heaven.
My prayers goes out to u paps. Stand firm, some people stop by obstacles but your journey continues.
Work u ah work and not no robbery u commit. Keep your head up, good over evil, righteousness must prevail.
Justice and Truth lets us talk about what is illegal. I don’t condone what this man did. But when murders, rapists and hard-core drug traffickers get away with more serious crimes what do we say.
They go after the marijuana growers because it gives an ‘A’ on their report cards while murders walk the streets…..so tell me what is really illegal in Dominica.
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Dominica should decriminalise marjuana,
Law and Order: I am not a Dominican so what I say in my comments always applies to my own country (Canada) and only in general to others nations.
There are reasons why many people do not want marjuana decriminalized.
A recent study has confirmed that marjuana is bad for our health. It is especially harmful to the brain and central nervous system. It impairs one’s ability to learn and remember. This makes it risky for teenagers and others still in school whose learning power is the key to their success.
A recent study also showed that marjuana is habit forming. They use to think it was only psychologically addictive so the argument was “marjuana is LESS addictive than tobbaco.” But no! The evidence is in! Marjuana is also physically addicticve.
(If I am wrong about this please tell me. I want all the factual info I can get.)
For a long time it has been known that the more available any substance is the more it will be used. The present laws make it possible to limit and contain the weed’s use. Decriminalization would mean the brakes are off! DISASTER!
If we had known what we know now about tobacco our governments would not have licenced the manufacture and sale of cigarettes. Now we know cigarettes cause cancer and other diseases. The scientists tell us that 50% of all smokers today will die from smoking. “Those who do not know history are prone to repeat its mistakes.” (Author Unknown) It is not too late to put the brakes on the decriminalization of marjuana.
Weak governments will buckle before popular demand. That is why caring people must get the information out so the truth is known. And we must find out where our candidates stand on these issues at election time and put in office those who will do what is right.
There is another problem. FIRST comes decriminalization THEN legalization. Once it is decriminalized we get governments saying “Hey, since this stuff if no longer a criminal offence why don’t we legalize it so we can tax it?” They begin to licenced its manufacture and sale. This means it can be bought in the stores and everywhere. And make no mistake about it. People will STILL produce and sell it illegally! Decriminalization and legalization of any substance gives a tremendous boast to its consumption
Say NO to the legalization of marjuana!
Let common sense and good judgment prevail.
Sincerely, Rev. Donald Hill. Pentecostal Evangelist.
Pastor just Google Christiania, Denmark
As a so called man of God you are willing to take the stand and support mans law in making a plant created by God illegal. God has created the plants and herbs for the service of man. Weed has its medicinal value and there are ways to use weed that is safe. My grand uncle at 95 use the tea now and then. He has never been in trouble with the law and has had no need to see a doctor. On his feet everyday (come rain or sunshine). This is the empirical data that I have against your propaganda. It is the same way they came out against coconut oil 3 decades ago like it was the worst thing man could use in food – having us buying their hydrogenated corn oil, soy oil, etc. Today coconut oil is the king on the shelf. These are things our people have used for centuries that have kept them going – how are you going to write a blanket statement that it is not good under any circumstances. As far as I am concern people who subscribe to this nonsense are just not thinking.
Rev Hill.
Hello Rev Hill why don’t you go and tell that to the Americans. They like all kind of drugs and War and their prisons full with soldiers who can’t hold a job because they are drug addicts. Also if you want more information just asked President Obama why his administration won’t go after the States that legalized marijuana.
Mr Hill,
Please be advised that being a Canadian and not a Dominican, your comments may be construed as being in violation of international law which states:
“No State or group of States has the right to intervene, directly or indirectly, for any reason
whatever, in the internal or external affairs of any other State.”
If you recall, recently (02/28/2012) Canadian Senator Nicole Eaton warned foreign foundations to
“Stop interfering in Canada’s domestic affairs”
http://parl.gc.ca/Content/Sen/Chamber/411/Debates/054db_2012-02-28-e.htm#70
My advice to you Mr. Hill is “Stop interfering in Dominica’s domestic affairs”
U have to b some kinda preacher man. U opposing ganja because majority of ganja smokers sees the light, running away from all u churches and gravitate towards rastafari.
Ganja is the sacred herb also known as wisdom herb. Too much of one thing is always bad for u. Who r u to say such thing about ganja when neuro doctors and scientist promoting it. Dr. Sanjay gupta
High grade to the world, big up Canada, u.s.a,Netherlands all the other countries who decriminalised ganja. Is JAH who create it so let it grow.
I am sure if there was a manufacturing process involved in preparing Marijuana Cigarettes, this God made plant would not be made illegal by Man, but all will eat so lets criminalize it, cause in this system, only some shall eat
Seemed like he was an employee on the plantation.
Oh boy.
DNO, really, what is this man REAL name? cause we know aint nobody in senjoe planting weed with a name like julian james…
Mind your business, informer!!!
Maybe…..it just COULD be that this is the man’s Government name/real name? and what you all know him by is his alias?????? seriously dude, everyone has a nickname in Dca.
Apparently you do not know everybody in St. Joseph because they put up his picture and you still do not know him. Maybe you know him by a nickname but that is not to say his real name is not Julien James. Or maybe he is not originally from there but has moved there, maybe he met a woman and settled there. Alas papamet think before you type. Are you from St. Joseph?
He is from stjoe, I left D.A so long and I know this is Julie for Ma Clarence Jackson by the bay. Jason n Javis cousin. So u not from St Joe.
This is his real name but you know in senjoe people always have a nickname.
Look at the state of the man, consider his age, who will employ him now? no one, bananas gone to grass, plantains dying with black sigatoka, he cannot be a tour guide, he cannot go to red clinic every week no matter he is very sick with red, the only thing he can turn to is grow his weed, in neighboring St Vincent it is o k, in the U S they are now in the process of decriminalizing it, why is it Dominicans continue to harass its own people that is trying to make two ends meet, innocent people must pray on them for they are the criminals and not the poor who is just trying to live.
i like your sence of humur
He can plant because he planting weed. Plant coffee.Raise goats and chickens. There are opportunities here but some of us choose to ignore them. We need to stop all this political bullshit which are propogated by a certain set of people to deceive the Dominican masses.
I have nothing against weed but for now it is illegal in DA. Until such time that it becomes legal, one has to be prepared to face the consequences when they get caught cultivating and using it.
My goshhh this is not just planting for fun my padna is a serious business there !
Hi! bravoooo,lang mama is going to pay the fine for that miserable old man and he should be charged for aiding and abetting get him officer
badmind
I find the bail amount low….
There are times we must weigh the circumstances. Probably this is what he can afford or whoever stood surety for him. On the other hand, considering his age, the magistrate had pity on him. In addition, he does not appear to be a menace to society. Based on his evidence, there must be an exception. Let us have compassion and give him a break. His case will be heard in time.
Wicked you wicked, you will help him pay it if it was more? the man maybe don’t even have the amount they charged him. Allu Dominicans too like to see people down fall. Wicked set of ppl.
How much was Secco Secko bail? I see Secco Secko case as attempted murder. Mr. James just planted the healing of the nation.
The US is moving towards legalization of marijuana there for it would be best if we move towards exportation. A strategy should be devised to control and export marijuana. Stop burn down the poor man’s income.
further reading on US plans http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2013/08/29/Department-of-Justice-says-it-will-not-block-state-marijuana-laws/UPI-98601377800278/?rel=43731378056273
Amen ArAb
Export… some forward thinking… whoever against the herb cannot be against exporting seized crops to countries, states where it is legal.
Makes sense to me… Who do we talk to Ministry of Agriculture?
yea but actually,if my memory serves me right,its the US that financing the war on drugs in the caribbean,so who is to blame,the politicians got to play the game,because they need the financial aid,so what it is to be,sacrifice or revolt,we are still on the plantations,do not ever forget that,take it or leave it,its reality.
Brother plant your weed things are rough in Dominica. I Dont GAF what they say. You know why? Wrong is Right for soe in Dominica – when the white color crime is committed the police and partisan idiots defend those white color criminals – money launderers, drug kingpin, arsonists, illegal wild life hunters, smugglers, passport merchants; smugglers. So all the Julian James out there plant all you weed just don’t get involved in that crack cocaine thing.
In the name of free speech – Dominichen bagaiy movais plantais zeb la meme
This is bad advice. Your adverse words against the Dominican Law should never be applauded. Whatever, you do know it is illegal in Dominica. If they are caught they will be charged. Do you prefer for them to defy the Law, be arrested and imprisoned? Is this what you want for them?
You have greatly erred. You have sinned in encouraging lawlessness. You are not a patriotic national.
Do not look at what others do for you do not know if what you profess is accurate. Can you prove it? Free speech is one but accusing others with this free speech is totally wrong. People could be sued for this same free speech. It could land them in trouble.
Be warned. Be careful that you do not defame the character and spread propaganda contributing to scandal of especially those in authority.
This is not the largest marijuana plantation discovery in Dominica. In 2009, we destroyed 250,000 marijuana plants on a property we discovered by chance in the northern region.
The only reason we have to make these raids is because Dominica is one of the seven Eastern Caribbean states which are parties to the 1961 UN Single Convention as amended by the 1972 Protocol, the 1971 UN Convention on Psychotropic Substances, and the 1988 UN Drug Convention
We The Authorities are formulating a proposal to join the hemisphere’s trend to decriminalize some narcotics, submitting legislation to amend Drugs and Controlled Substances Law.
Thank God there are laws in Dominica against the growing and selling of the weed.
I am personally against legalizing the stuff. For one reason it is a proven fact that the more readily available any substance is the more it will be used. We now know cannabis is habit forming and it causes serious health problems.
If we had known many years ago what we know now about tobbaco the manufacturing and sale of tobacco would not have been licenced. It is not too late to put the brakes on cannabis! We must stop it while we can! “Those who don’t know history are prone to repeat its mistakes.” (Author unknown)
Here in Canada we are facing our legal challenges from those who want to decriminalize it and then legalize it to sell like tobbaco.
Did somebody say the USA is in the process of decriminalizing the weed? Please don’t take an example from America. They are a nation that have lost their moral compass.
However, I want to say something about Mr. Julian James. I smiled when I read about this “elderly” man. You see, I am 71 and I am trying to keep people from thinking that am an old man.
Anyway, I hope they will take his age into consideration. Justice is one thing. But the Lord Jesus said “Bessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.” This might be one of those cases where it would be best to talk to the “old” gentleman like you would talk to your father and treat him as you would want your father to be treated.
Sincerely, Rev. Donald Hill. Pentecostal Evangelist.
so if d man doe hav wrk now?? how he going n eat better d man plant his weed no doe trouble nobody in d bush than do crime
Justice and peace u again with your rubbish talk. Y hate herb so much. I don’t know u but u fighting down herb so me nah like u.
Nothing wrong with lang mama advice, and u even telling him/her they have sinned, who r u? R u the most high? Take back those comment. Don’t throw stones if u live in glass house, just remember u may have children or grand children, close family and relatives.
sin and law is two different things. Jesus himself was a figitive and thought to have broken the law…but did he sin? smoking and planting herb is not a sin…will never be.
In other words when it suits some of us, Two wrongs do make a right. I remember that was the theme of the opposition supporters during the dual citizen case.
The right thing to do is to obey the laws of the land until it is changed. In the meantime push for change. Set an example and don’t contribute to the lawlessness you are now accusing the government of. In that way, you may at least sound credible. Remember your theme-we are trying to take back our country and restore integrity in government.
My Theme is what is good for the Goose is good for the gander. I am a realist – man got to survive and if we had survival options other than the humiliating red clinic and every 5 year sheet of plywood then I would say send James to Stocky.
Who am I to judge the man – no work, no money. One may say why doesn’t he plant bananas or plantain but then where are the feeder roads, the markets, the inputs ; not even the locals can buy a hand of plantains.
So while you judge me or chastise me you may want to chastise the young people selling their bodies just for a top up; those taking the chance to carry drugs to far away countries for home base drug dealers;
Things happen for a reason and yes the drugs is a problem to society but our biggest problem is the hypocrites and parasites who keep calling a shovel a spade. How the heck do we want to fix the situation when we ignore the root of the problem