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BVIPA MD reportedly detained along with Premier Fahie in Miami

- Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard also reportedly facing charges related to conspiracy to import a controlled substance & money laundering
Information coming into Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) is that Ms Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard, Manager Director of the BVI Port Authority, has been reportedly detained alongside Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1) in Miami on charges related to conspiracy to import a controlled substance and money laundering. Photo: Facebook/File
Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is the Acting Premier of the Virgin Islands. Photo: VINO/File
Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is the Acting Premier of the Virgin Islands. Photo: VINO/File
MIAMI, Florida, USA – Information coming into Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) is that Ms Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard, Manager Director of the BVI Port Authority, has been reportedly detained alongside Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1) in Miami on charges related to conspiracy to import a controlled substance and money laundering.

The shocking news of the arrest of the VI’s Premier Fahie was announced in a statement by Governor John J. Rankin, CMG; however, information from the Miami Herald has indicated that the Ports Director has also been reportedly detained with with the Premier.

According to the Herald, both Hon Fahie and Maynard, are being held at the Federal Detention Center and are scheduled to have their first appearances in Miami federal court on Friday afternoon, April 29, 2022.

3rd Person arrested 

The newspaper also indicated that the son of Ms Maynard was also arrested Thursday, April 28, 2022, in connection with the undercover DEA case but not in Miami, according to authorities. 

Governor Rankin has since called for calm at this time and said discussions on the way forward will be held with the UK and local officials. 

Deputy Premier Dr The Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is currently acting as Premier of the Territory and Governor Rankin has stated that he will have discussions with Hon Wheatley and Cabinet on the way forward.

34 Responses to “BVIPA MD reportedly detained along with Premier Fahie in Miami”

  • I love my Son . (28/04/2022, 19:02) Like (31) Dislike (2) Reply
    Foolishly blinded. Stubbornly foolish...Ignoring all signs and warning .This hole is too deep that love dug for you .
  • Yh (28/04/2022, 19:26) Like (31) Dislike (1) Reply
    Bird of a feathr flock togher
  • Oh My (28/04/2022, 19:40) Like (32) Dislike (48) Reply
    This got to be set up.
    • yeah (28/04/2022, 21:42) Like (45) Dislike (5) Reply
      They set up their own self. Since last year!! Wait for the evidence!
    • Yep (28/04/2022, 22:49) Like (41) Dislike (4) Reply
      They set themselves up.
    • Guest (28/04/2022, 23:11) Like (45) Dislike (2) Reply
      Of course its a set-up but the fact that they were able to be set up speak volumes. If they did not dance the music would have had to stop. But no they danced and they danced and they continued dancing.
    • Like (29/04/2022, 06:45) Like (29) Dislike (2) Reply
      If someone came to me asking if I want money to help them import drugs I would say "No". Others would say "yes". That's not a setup. That's revealing your morals.
  • tola (28/04/2022, 20:07) Like (14) Dislike (3) Reply
    Don't bring she back port
    • @tola (29/04/2022, 12:28) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      There is no way she can go back to ports. SHE CANNOT BE TRUSTED. She was going to get some of the loot and the designer bag (s) it was in.
  • rubber duck (28/04/2022, 20:19) Like (16) Dislike (1) Reply
    This is very sad God help us all
  • Buffalo soldier (28/04/2022, 20:50) Like (25) Dislike (4) Reply
    its sad.I was reading the affidavit a friend of mine send me from the state and its very sad. if all does thing that its said in that affidavit its true once Fahie reach court tomorrow only God can take him out of that deep hole. England now will have enough reason to take over. now lets just prayer and see what's next.
  • inside (28/04/2022, 21:18) Like (5) Dislike (28) Reply
    based on tola people! The premier was used and it’s the son, mom and others who used the opportunity of them being in MIA having him there at the time.
    • Stop being Ignorant (29/04/2022, 06:09) Like (17) Dislike (0) Reply
      You better read the Affidavit!!!

      The Premier is stated to having been involved in this scheme years prior but never got paid on that level as well as stating he had a friend who loved ammo and guns through the territory.

      You people better remove the blinders.
  • Really (28/04/2022, 21:49) Like (48) Dislike (3) Reply
    Have you read the court filing? Google it. The DEA agent or informant was wearing a recording device everytime they met - with all 3 of them - Fahie (aka head coach/coach), Oleanvine Maynard (aka Rose/P) and Kadeem Maynard (aka Blacka). All bragging about how many other police and government officials they had under their control. While the CoI may be unrelated, any sense that BVI was anything but CORRUPT at this point would be a joke. Clearly BVI is NOT ready in any shape or form to choose its own destiny. CORRUPT!
    • @ Really (29/04/2022, 07:28) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
      this is one of my tuffest moments in almost 70 years The Commissioner of inquiry and that covert operation goes hand in hand…..

      The DEA cant conduct any operation in the territory with prior approval from the commissioner of police and the governor

      That sting operation began October 2021 do the maths: persons to persons meeting was held 7 April 2022 in this territory(for this operation to classified as lawful need authorization from commissioner of police and governor)

      No wonder the governor kept dragging his foot with sharing the cOI Report to the people( not all of us stupid)…he knew what was in the pipeline

      as a old citizen this is shocking but life goes on those we put to lead this place should have more good faith and exercise far better judgement while hold public office
  • swave (28/04/2022, 22:02) Like (14) Dislike (1) Reply
    It was a set up,even stevie wonder could have seen this,but love of money and other swollen ego will blind anyone.
  • who cares (28/04/2022, 22:04) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
    Love of money.
  • q (28/04/2022, 22:13) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    BARRY SAY U WILL HEAR !
  • Damnnnnn (28/04/2022, 22:34) Like (33) Dislike (0) Reply
    They sitting in Federal lock up in jumpsuits eating prison food.
  • Listen (29/04/2022, 00:20) Like (16) Dislike (0) Reply
    I am just stunned, disappointed and humiliated. The Premier, the woman that is in charge of ports and her son is accused of something like this.
  • look at that (29/04/2022, 00:43) Like (17) Dislike (0) Reply
    Allll along, the former Governor scope out what was going on. Wowwww, the Premier of the British Virgin Islands and the Manager of the British Virgin Islands Port Authority have to stand before a Federal Judge in Miami Friday afternoon. This is some serious stuff on Federal level, the FEDS don’t grant bail.
  • Da feds (29/04/2022, 01:00) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
    Conspiracy charges lead to over 90% of convictions. That’s the one fed charge ... your def doing time. I mostly see gang members with those and they do football numbers. Good luck to them both.
  • cell 5 (29/04/2022, 01:53) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    It's time for a new CARTOON,(hint) 3 set's of faces behind ###
  • lips loose (29/04/2022, 06:09) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    GREED . GREED GREED.
  • Well Sah (29/04/2022, 08:42) Like (14) Dislike (1) Reply
    what they leave for the man in the street to do.. we working sweating trying to make ends meet. these people have big jobs, big paycheck, house and businesses and still get caught up.. greed smh whats the cost of your soul?
  • T (29/04/2022, 09:06) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    No wander that big cantaina nothing was done i always say what i darkness must come to light grand
    Ma always say when u think is bush it is pèople
  • Red shoes (29/04/2022, 10:49) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    i am not surprised because i know l hear long time ago before he become premier his name was callling up about money laundering and he denied it so see the proof maynard is who shock me
  • SMH (29/04/2022, 15:13) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    shame shame shame
    Not a good example for the people of the BVI!
    Disturb Badly
  • Norris Turnbull (29/04/2022, 22:48) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Entrapment is illegal under law.
    • @norris (01/05/2022, 22:07) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Even if the entrapment IS proven, we the people already have the info on the premier. We can not pretend we didn’t hear how bad he has been. The trust is broken in the worst way.
  • w (30/04/2022, 06:56) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Where is wade in all this and mr cline take a silence pills or what


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