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October 14th, 2023
Fahie fundraiser box to open from Oct 16-Nov 16, 2023- Patsy C. Lake

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A fundraiser box setup for ex-Premier Andrew A. Fahie has already sparked controversy according to organizer Ms Patsy C. Lake, however, the popular businesswoman said that will not deter her from doing what she can to help a family member.

July 18th, 2023
Despite slight disagreements ‘it's been my joy’ to work with Gov Rankin– Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Governor John J. Rankin, CMG is set to enter retirement from the United Kingdom (UK) civil service when he demits the Governor's Office in a few months' time and Mr Daniel Pruce has already been named the next Governor of the Virgin Islands (VI) effective January 2024.

June 27th, 2023
Maynards agree to 10-year sentence plea deal; Fahie's trial postponed to November

MIAMI, Florida, USA- Details of the plea agreements for Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard and her son Kadeem S. Maynard have been disclosed, with their sentencing slated for August 21.

June 22nd, 2023
Ex-VI Premier Andrew A. Fahie reportedly requests another trial delay

MIAMI, Florida, USA- Ex-Premier of the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) Mr Andrew A. Fahie has reportedly asked a Florida court for more time to press United States (US) prosecutors about the identity of their confidential informant.

June 14th, 2023
Kadeem S. Maynard introduced cocaine scheme to mother- Court documents

MIAMI, Florida, USA- The saga of cocaine conspiracy that resulted in ex-Premier of the Virgin Islands Andrew A. Fahie, former BVI Ports Authority Managing Director Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard and her son Kadeem S. Maynard be arrested by US authorities in April 2022, reportedly started when Kadeem approached his mother for assistance in helping a ‘member’ of the Mexican Sinola Cartel to smuggle cocaine to the US through Tortola.

May 30th, 2023
Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard to also change plea to guilty

MIAMI, Florida, USA- After Kadeem S. Maynard aka ‘Blacka’ indicated over a week ago he will be changing his plea to guilty on June 12, 2023, his mother and former BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) Managing Director Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard has also indicated she will be doing the same.

May 24th, 2023
Kadeem S. Maynard aka ‘Blacka’ to change plea to guilty

MIAMI, Florida, USA- Kadeem S. Maynard aka ‘Blacka’, who was arrested along with ex-Premier Andrew A. Fahie and former BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) Managing Director Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard on April 28, 2022, on drug and money laundering charges, has reportedly indicated in a US court he will be changing his plea to guilty.

May 10th, 2023
US District Court Judge denies lift on travel ban for Fahie’s daughters

MIAMI, Florida, USA - The two daughters of Ex-Premier of the Virgin Islands (VI) Andrew A. Fahie may not be able to travel to Tortola to attend the funeral of their maternal grandfather, while Mr Fahie is awaiting trial in Florida on drug charges, a District Court judge has ruled.

April 16th, 2023
Andrew A. Fahie now allowed to leave apartment for medical & attorney visits

MIAMI, Florida, USA- A Florida judge has allowed ex-Premier of the Virgin Islands (VI) Andrew A. Fahie liberty to travel for medical treatment and attorney visits in preparation for his criminal trial.

April 8th, 2023
Ex-Premier Fahie requests more flexible bail conditions for legal meetings, healthcare

FLORIDA, USA – Former Premier and First District representative in the Virgin Islands, Andrew A. Fahie has filed a motion before a Florida court through his lawyer Theresa Van Vliet to receive more flexible bail bond conditions ahead of his July 2023 trial.

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