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Coincidence? CoI report & Fahie arrest came almost simultaneously -Angelle A. Cameron

-Calls for persons to recognise that events still remain separate & should not build on case for UK Direct Rule
Former Mrs BVI and ‘My BVI’ talk show host, Angelle A. Cameron has called for persons in the Virgin Islands to recognize that the arrest of former Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1) and the release of the CoI report as separate events, despite them happening almost simultaneously. Photo: VINO/File
Angelle A. Cameron was at the time speaking during the May 31, 2022, edition of the My BVI show streamed on Facebook alongside Bishop John I. Cline. Photo: Facebook
Angelle A. Cameron was at the time speaking during the May 31, 2022, edition of the My BVI show streamed on Facebook alongside Bishop John I. Cline. Photo: Facebook
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Former Mrs BVI and ‘My BVI’ talk show host, Angelle A. Cameron has called for persons in the Virgin Islands to recognise that the arrest of former Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1) and the release of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) report as separate events, despite them happening almost simultaneously.

Cameron was at the time speaking alongside Bishop John I. Cline during the May 30, 2022, edition of the My BVI show streamed on Facebook. 

Were events coincidental? - Cameron questioned 

“This is as much sarcasm as I can muster to say these words, that these events have happened almost simultaneously, and it builds on the negative narrative of the territory of the Virgin Islands,” she added.

While Direct Rule as a CoI recommendation came out of the report, Ms Cameron added “it is the best set of evidence for a case of takeover that I have ever seen. But… it's important for us to look at that coincidence and say, really? What is the likelihood of this truly being coincidental?”

She also questioned whether there were other factors at play so that the narrative could build against the BVI and called on persons to be honest about the reality of the whole situation, and how the events played out regarding the way forward. 

“But it also is important for us, those of us knowledgeable, those of us who live in the Virgin Islands, those of us are associated with the Virgin Islands to separate the narratives because they are two separate events, irrespective of how they were crafted. They are two different things, and one has nothing to do with the other.” 

CoI concluded before arrest of Premier - Mrs Cameron

To build on her point, Ms Cameron detailed that the CoI had already concluded and the recommendations were already on hand way before the Premier was arrested. 

“And because they have nothing to do with the other, it doesn't build a case. The unfortunate incident with the former Premier had absolutely nothing to do with the way we should govern moving forward.” 

Mrs Cameron; however, admitted that no jurisdiction is immune from the need to have processes and systems reviewed, audited and upgraded and that the CoI helped in that aspect for the VIrign Islands.

 “Yes, there are quite a number of considerations that we need to make based on the recommendations, a lot of them have good merit, a lot of them need proper consideration and there's some of them that we categorically will not accept because it is not conducive to us being a better nation for us in the future and one of those is the direct rule and the suspension of our Constitution,” she said  

No to UK direct rule 

Ms Cameron maintained; however, that the people of the VI will not accept direct rule as an option to move forward from the CoI and the arrest of the former Premier, “We will not accept that as a people and I think the virgin has wholistically agreed with that,” she added.

46 Responses to “Coincidence? CoI report & Fahie arrest came almost simultaneously -Angelle A. Cameron”

  • Gxbd (31/05/2022, 11:14) Like (97) Dislike (8) Reply
    She's just a puppet
    • @ Gxbd (31/05/2022, 11:53) Like (41) Dislike (2) Reply
      You said it.
    • SAY WHAT NOW???!?!!!!???!! (31/05/2022, 11:59) Like (80) Dislike (0) Reply
      She said, “The unfortunate incident with the former Premier had absolutely nothing to do with the way we should govern moving forward.”

      YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME!!

      This has EVERYTHING TO DO WITH THE WAY WE SHOULD GOVERN MOVING FORWARD!

      You have someone who was Premier ABUSING HIS POSITION with other public officers and whilst others may not have known about the drugs, guns, and money laundering, other Ministers of Government sat by while unethical contracts were issued and corrupted Boards formed left right and center.
      • Rubber Duck (31/05/2022, 16:11) Like (28) Dislike (3) Reply
        As far as most of them are concerned , the only unfortunate thing is that he got caught.
    • smh (31/05/2022, 14:34) Like (10) Dislike (20) Reply
      @gxbd yep! a well paid and educated puppet. Meanwhile you and your type are a set of unmotivated poor puppets. You’ll tola Black people are you all worse enemies
    • the rock (01/06/2022, 09:16) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
      A puppet who is not a coward like you!
  • WEW (31/05/2022, 11:23) Like (56) Dislike (3) Reply
    Just stirring the pot of .... Just like a politician
  • WW3 (31/05/2022, 11:25) Like (69) Dislike (2) Reply
    Talk for yourself, a lot more to come to light.

    No more free hand out. We welcome the change. Whp feels it knows it,


  • A (31/05/2022, 11:31) Like (93) Dislike (1) Reply
    Lady thanks but we know those things already. I was not hibernating. That is stale news. Anything new? Who authorized you to speak for all of us? It is time that the people's voice is heard. Everyone seems to be making decisions or saying things in the name of"the people"
    without first hearing from us giving us information. How would anyone know what the "people" want?
    • @A (01/06/2022, 07:18) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
      I couldn’t say better!
      We need change but we need the current ministers out. They all knew what was going on and worse, which we are yet to hear.
  • smh (31/05/2022, 11:40) Like (16) Dislike (0) Reply
    CHUPES!!!
  • Interested (31/05/2022, 11:46) Like (19) Dislike (0) Reply
    We have long since moved on from that
  • HMMM (31/05/2022, 11:48) Like (39) Dislike (1) Reply
    Girl please. Go and take a seat. Speak for yourself. You can talk for me and I’m sure a lot others.
    Go rest yourself, Shania #2.
  • WHAT!!!! (31/05/2022, 12:05) Like (46) Dislike (0) Reply
    And who gave you permission/authority to speak for the people of the Virgin Islands????
    Sick and tired these people who say they speak for us.
    • the rock (01/06/2022, 09:20) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
      Who give Hon Noel Lloyde the authority to.soesk for us, remember we labeled him crazy, that should hold ysh!
  • ok and??? (31/05/2022, 12:21) Like (22) Dislike (0) Reply
    So just what is your point here?? What are you getting at with all of this??
  • @ COINCIDENCE ???? (31/05/2022, 12:43) Like (34) Dislike (0) Reply
    SO YOU HAVE LEARNT A NEW WORD ???? NOW DO SOME RESEARCH ON THE OTHER COINCIDENCES ( DRUGS / GUNS / MURDER AND CORRUPTION AND LET US KNOW ) AND HOW COME WE DIDN'T HEAR ANYTHING FROM YOU ON THOSE LOVELY THINGS ???? CHILD GO SIT DOWN IN THE ROAD
  • Smithy (31/05/2022, 12:53) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
    When you are jealous of BVI it is important to defend the place you were born, but not to be selfish, you do not have an external life as a human, you should think better, in the future of your generation it is to see the best for this piece of land that does not offers many. Climate change may cause us to lose the beaches and our people in BVI only think of a small group to have it all, in the end when they see that nothing can be done they will run away and save what you can, then your old lady will think but all afternoons for your children
  • Final Analysis (31/05/2022, 12:53) Like (47) Dislike (1) Reply
    The former premier committed the alleged crimes while he was Premier of the BVI. Another government official known to him was involved in the allegations and the use of government own facilities under their care/ control were suggested to be used to support the crime. At the time of the arrest, he was in the USA on reported government business. He may have made a personal decision to engage in illicit behavior but in doing so he plunged the BVI into the abyss of plausible corruption that send ripples around the world. Every major news site reported that "The Premier of the BVI " not just a name, was arrested on drugs and money laundering charges. How could you then divorce the crimes of the man from the plight of the country he once lead? The world of journalism and people would eventually forget this story but whenever the name of Andrew Fahie is mentioned his crimes will be forever married to the BVI.
  • @ COINCIDENCE ???? (31/05/2022, 12:53) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    SO YOU DISCOVERED A NEW WORD ???? HOW DISCOVERING DRUGS / GUNS / MURDER AND ALL THE CORRUPTION GOING ON HERE ❓ CHILD YOU NEED TO GO AND TAKE A SEAT IN THE ROAD AT MIDDAY
  • News faces pls (31/05/2022, 12:55) Like (32) Dislike (0) Reply
    Why are these same far from reality people appearing on the news all the time
  • XY AND ZED (31/05/2022, 13:09) Like (29) Dislike (1) Reply
    YEAH, YEAH, YEAH. BLAH, BLAH, BLAH!!! AIN’T NOBODY TRYING TO HEAR ANY OF YOU AND NO ONE ELSE’S BS. THE ONLY THING I WANT TO HEAR IS WHEN ENGLAND IS GOING TO STEP IN AND START FIXING THINGS.
  • away (31/05/2022, 13:13) Like (17) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is information that l am sure every VI person already knew. I am not saying it's not true however, l have to ask does she really consider herself a Virgin Idlander or is it cause she live there and using the fact that people in the VI believe that foreigners are SMART, this girl have said before she can pack up with her kids and family and go back America but her status in this small island has her as a big person, hmm, really
    • @ away (31/05/2022, 17:05) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
      Plenty “big persons” out there in the spotlight because of who they affiliate with, behinds they kiss, etc. They’re “big persons” due to popularity but can’t hold a candle to many who are not out there showing themselves.
  • rubber duck (31/05/2022, 13:26) Like (2) Dislike (17) Reply
    She is correct but God will see the drew through
    • @ rubber duck (31/05/2022, 17:00) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
      You seem to not know he worships a god not God and refers to his god as “The Great Architect of the Universe”.

      The man also deals in witchcraft so try go and read God’s Word.

      People seem to think they could twist the Word of God to suit themselves.

      Matthew 7:21-23

      21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?’ 23 Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’
  • No doubt … (31/05/2022, 13:31) Like (24) Dislike (16) Reply
    … the arrest of Fahie and the timing of the COI report were directly connected. The arrest was set up after ‘meetings’ in October and March and was the true reason for the last extension of the COI. It would be naive for anyone to think otherwise. But the problem the UK has now is that it cannot decide whether to suspend the Constitution (which was the original plan, from the outset of the COI) or to give the Unity Government some time.
    • lola (31/05/2022, 14:10) Like (17) Dislike (1) Reply
      Yes the two may be connected but it definitely showed the lack of integrity the former Premier of the BVI had, an individual who constantly detested corruption but was caught in the middle of an operation involved in drug trafficking and money laundering. A "sting" operation which began while the COI was taking place. Just my two cents.
  • Drycrix (31/05/2022, 13:50) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    Extra,extra long stuuuuuuuuuuuupz!
  • child (31/05/2022, 14:02) Like (21) Dislike (0) Reply
    YOU ARE KNOWN BY THE COMPANY YOU KEEP , YOU SHOULD OF STAYED DORMANT , BYE ????
  • hmm (31/05/2022, 14:12) Like (16) Dislike (2) Reply
    I think the Governor literally said that the COI report was released early because of the arrest of the Premier in his statement..

    https://bvi.gov.vg/media-centre/statement-his-excellency-governor-john-rankin-cmg-regarding-commission-inquiry-report
  • Native Senior Citizen of the British Virgin Islands (31/05/2022, 14:17) Like (17) Dislike (0) Reply
    Angelle A. Cameron, the main issue at hand is not the oI, not Andrew A. Fahie arrested, not the UK probably direct rule of the BVI affairs temperary not you, not me,not skin colour of people or origin of birth, but mainly our elected politicians mismanagement of our, we the people finances. Stop trying to draw people attention away from our central concern by the use of sly tactical speeches. We both heard and read what you said, as many, and I see things now, you not helping us solved our political core problem in the BVI, but rather you are sowing further discord, politically, socially, and economically. In other words, you a hater of good governance, in many, and my honest opinion.
  • con-plan (31/05/2022, 14:37) Like (11) Dislike (9) Reply
    no foreign agents can enter this territory and conduct operations without the knowledge of the commissioner of police who will in turn chat with his uk affiliate the governor

    especially, seeing who the target of the operation was….

    it was a coordinated effort CoI; DEA; governor & commissioner
    • @ con-plan (31/05/2022, 16:22) Like (15) Dislike (0) Reply
      And? The point is the rat didnt walk past the cheese. He stopped to bite
    • @ con-plan (31/05/2022, 17:07) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
      You mean a plan to catch a con.

      We the people of the BVI all for that!!!

      If someone was stealing from your property you’d be smart to set a trap to catch their behinds.
  • Silent Majority (31/05/2022, 14:57) Like (14) Dislike (6) Reply
    You continue to speak for the minority. We know what is required to sort these beautiful islands out. UK get on with it.
  • "Parliament of Law" (31/05/2022, 15:35) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    What is the definition of UK-Direct-Rule?
    No UK Direct Rule?
    An excerpt of the preamble to the BVI Constitution expressed: "Noting that the UK is the administering power for the time being".
    So what would be an example of UK Direct Rule?
  • The Reaper (31/05/2022, 15:59) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply

    Look!!!!!.we know that sh**……What is your point!!!!!!

  • WOW (31/05/2022, 16:14) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    The only bigger creampie queen than her is that mouthy Rosan girl. So what about the coincidence?!?
  • @ con-plan (31/05/2022, 16:33) Like (14) Dislike (2) Reply

    of course it was a set up. That is why the delay in the release of the report. Credit is due to the Unity Government move. The crabs who have instantly started to attack the new premier need to realize that they are doing serious damage to a wounded BVI. Sit y'all stupid @##@$ down and stop being circus clowns. Some just want to be heard and seen no matter the consequences of their ignorant and foolish words and actions. The first new industry needs to be a Bull Pissle factory.

  • UNITED (31/05/2022, 19:59) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    I support the Unity Government to get us out of this mess. If we keep on fighting each other and being negative we will never get out. Give the Unity Government a chance and when election time we have the opportunity to vote. If we have no constitution it will not be a democratic society. United we stand devided we fall. Mistakes were made let us get up off the floor, stop ringing our hands in despair and bawling for help. We are not that kind of people. Let this be a lesson to us as we move forward with our heads held high and be better people. Stop letting others tell us we cannot when we damn well know we can. Our fore fathers toiled to get us to where we are. So we stumble it is called growing pains. Let us pick ourselves up off of the floor we do not belong there. To give in now is to admit we are loosers and that is what others want us to be. For God's sake let us get our selves together.
  • Secret Bear (31/05/2022, 20:23) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    This isn't news, but I'll point out that the media has asked about this. The governor has repeatedly denied there was any coordination and he explained why he made the COI report public when he did.
  • Well sa, (31/05/2022, 20:48) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    "But it also is important for us, those of us knowledgeable, " so are you saying that I am not knowledgeable because I don't side you with this crap. Girl please one question, what is your motive with this nonsense. We don't care, we want the direct rule because you your peps only trying to secure your hold on government for your favors. Stupes. UK hurry come PLEASE... I BEG
  • we the people (01/06/2022, 08:29) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    do not like this person speaking for us, she does not.
  • Simultaneously or Not (01/06/2022, 09:13) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Simultaneously or not, Andrew Fahie had a choice, the key word here is choice and he choose to be corrupt. It doesn’t matter when the COI report came out, he had choice. He cooked his own goose.


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