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Governor announces criminal probes into Premier’s Office, HM Customs
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Governor of the Virgin Islands John J. Rankin, CMG has announced criminal investigations into the conduct of the Premier’s Office under former Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1) in allegedly obstructing the Director of the Internal Audit Department in respect of an audit of the COVID-19 Assistance Programmes.
Andrew A. Fahie's attorney files for his release as Bond Appeal is delayed
MIAMI, Florida, USA- The attorney representing former Premier of the Virgin Islands (VI) Mr Andrew A. Fahie has filed a motion to dismiss the appeal by the US Justice Department, on the grounds that the appeal has taken too long to be filed.
Tarik Aaron found guilty on drug charge
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Tarik Aaron was convicted by Senior Magistrate Tamia N. Richards on the charge of Possession of a Controlled Drug with intent to Supply, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions announced in a statement on May 10, 2022.
Arrested BVIPA MD invokes 'right to remain silent'
MIAMI, Florida, USA- Attorneys representing detained British Virgin Islands Port Authority (BVIPA) Managing Director Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard have invoked her right against being questioned by US law enforcement.
VI Premier will plead ‘not guilty’- Hon Fahie’s attorney
MIAMI, Florida, USA- Arrested Premier of the Virgin Islands Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) will be pleading ‘not guilty’ when he attends a preliminary hearing set for a Florida court on May 13, 2022.
Armed robbery committed @ Thelma’s Hideout on VG
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI– The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) says it has received reports of an armed robbery at a bar on Virgin Gorda.
Premier Fahie could be released on $500k bond- US Judge declares
MIAMI, Florida, USA- Premier of the [British] Virgin Islands Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) could be released on a $500,000 bond as he awaits trial on charges tied to a US government narcotics sting, a federal judge in Miami said today, May 4, 2022.
Keep First Lady Sheila E. Forbes-Fahie & family in prayers – Ag Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Acting Premier in the Virgin Islands (VI) Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has called on the people of the territory to keep first lady, Ms Sheila E. Forbes-Fahie and her Fahie family in prayers in light of the detainment of Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1) in the US.
Premier Fahie & Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard appear before Judge in Miami
MIAMI, Florida, USA- Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) and Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority Ms Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard both appeared before a Miami judge today, April 29, 2022.
We must ‘look beyond recent events & towards healing & unity’- Hon Penn
EAST END, Tortola, VI- Opposition Leader and Premier hopeful Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8) has said the Virgin Islands must look beyond the embarrassment of the arrest of Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) and focus in unity on good governance.
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