Premier Andrew Fahie has now appeared in a Miami courtroom on charges related to conspiring to import cocaine and money laundering. He appeared via Zoom dressed in what appeared to be prison attire. According to international news agency Reuters, Fahie […]
Archive for April, 2022
Fahie breaks the internet while BVI gov’t seeks to avert UK direct rule
As the BVI government begins its fight to stave off a potential UK take-over, Premier Andrew Fahie, in a most dramatic fashion, has ‘broken the internet’ today, and has made the headlines of some of the biggest media outlets in […]
COI findings: High likely serious dishonesty took place in gov’t
The report from the Commission of Inquiry (COI) has “firmly” concluded that “there is not only information that serious dishonesty in relation to officials may have taken place here in recent years, but it is highly likely to have taken […]
Flow’s new retail store in VG to deliver ‘elevated experience’ for customers
Flow customers in the Virgin Gorda community can expect an elevated experience at the telecommunications provider’s newly opened Retail Store. Speaking at the April 25th opening and ribbon cutting event, Flow Country Manager, Ravindra Maywahlall said, “I take this opportunity […]
Suspension! COI recommends BVI gov’t stand down for two years!
Head of the now concluded Commission of Inquiry (COI), Sir Gary Hickinbottom has recommended that the BVI government cease to exist in its current format for at least two years. The recommendation is part of four overarching recommendations arising from […]
We’re all shocked and embarrassed — Opposition Leader
Opposition Leader Marlon Penn has counted himself among locals surprised and humiliated by reports of Premier Andrew Fahie and Ports Authority boss, Oleanvine Maynard’s arrest in the United States on drug and money laundering charges. He expressed those sentiments in […]
‘He’s a crook sometimes’! Ports boss allegedly led Premier in drug plot
The BVI Ports Authority’s Managing Director Oleanvine Maynard allegedly played a key role in connecting Premier Andrew Fahie with a drug and money laundering plot that turned out to be a sting operation by the United States Drug Enforcement Administration […]
Fake drug busts, re-election funding alleged in Fahie’s trafficking plot
Premier Andrew Fahie allegedly agreed to a plot that would have involved fake/pre-planned drug seizures designed to divert suspicion away from himself in a drug and money laundering scheme, a criminal affidavit filed in the United States (US) has shown. […]
Son of Ports boss depicted as mastermind in alleged drug deal
Kadeem Maynard, son of the BVI Ports Authority Director, Oleanvine Maynard, has largely been depicted as a criminal mastermind in the drug and money laundering plot involving his mother and Premier Andrew Fahie. Kadeem, nicknamed ‘Blacka’ in a criminal affidavit […]
Emergency meeting called after Fahie’s arrest
Acting Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has announced that there will be an emergency meeting between himself, Governor John Rankin and UK Overseas Territory Minister Amanda Milling tomorrow to discuss the circumstances surrounding Premier Andrew Fahie’s arrest this morning, April 28. […]
