An English beautician, who allegedly quit her job but stayed on the Island, will face trial tomorrow in Magistrates' Court.

Jacqueline Boateng, 32, who has been remanded in custody, wore her pyjamas to the court yesterday where she denied unlawfully remaining in Bermuda without the permission of the Immigration Department, in contravention of the Bermuda Immigration and Protection Act 1956.

Director of Public Prosecutions Vinette Graham-Allen told the court that Boateng had stayed in Bermuda illegally for a period of two weeks ? from October 14 to October 27.

Boateng had quit her job and was informed by the Immigration Ministry in writing that her work permit had been revoked, Mrs. Graham-Allen said.

She read section 61, subsection 7 of the Act which states: "The (Labour and Home Affairs) Minister may extend, revoke, vary or modify the terms of any such permission, provided that any revocation or restriction of the terms of any such permission shall be effected by means of an order in writing served upon the person to whom it relates."

But Senior Magistrate Archibald Warner said that people could not be put in prison simply because they were not satisfied with the terms and conditions of their employment.

"This is not slavery," he said.

Nevertheless, Mr. Warner remanded Boateng until her trial tomorrow morning.

"Good, I am enjoying my stay in the prison," Boateng said.

"All right. That's good for you and good for me," Mr. Warner replied.