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Wife of Andrew A. Fahie allowed to visit him for holidays without surrendering passport

A Miami court on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, amended bail requirements for ex-Virgin Islands Premier Andrew A. Fahie, right, allowing his wife, Sheila E. Forbes-Fahie, left, to visit him for the holidays without surrendering her passport as previously required. Photo: Internet Source/File
The motion to amend Mr Andrew A. Fahie’s bail requirements was filed unopposed by Mr Fahie’s attorney Theresa M. Van Vliet on December 11, 2023. Photo: www.venable.com
The motion to amend Mr Andrew A. Fahie’s bail requirements was filed unopposed by Mr Fahie’s attorney Theresa M. Van Vliet on December 11, 2023. Photo: www.venable.com
MIAMI, Florida, USA- A Miami court on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, amended bail requirements for ex-Virgin Islands Premier Andrew A. Fahie, allowing his wife, Sheila E. Forbes-Fahie, to visit him for the holidays without surrendering her passport as previously required.

Mr Fahie has been largely confined to his daughter’s Miami apartment since he was released on $1M bail in June 2022.

He faces charges of conspiracy to import a controlled substance (cocaine), conspiracy to engage in money laundering, attempted money laundering, and foreign travel in aid of racketeering.

His trial is scheduled for January 9, 2024.

Motion was unopposed

The motion to amend Mr Fahie’s bail requirements was filed unopposed by Mr Fahie’s attorney Theresa M. Van Vliet on December 11, 2023.

Van Vliet asked that the court allow Fahie’s wife to keep her travel documents during her visit, and said pretrial services and prosecutors do not object to the request.

Mr Fahie’s wife will be arriving in Miami on December 15, 2023, and return to the VI on January 7, 2024.

59 Responses to “Wife of Andrew A. Fahie allowed to visit him for holidays without surrendering passport”

  • resident (15/12/2023, 09:34) Like (56) Dislike (19) Reply
    it's probably his last holiday for awhile as a free man, i hope he enjoys it and thinks long and hard about where he went wrong
  • HMMM (15/12/2023, 09:36) Like (24) Dislike (6) Reply
    This stipulation did not make sense in the first place.
  • East End woman (15/12/2023, 09:39) Like (57) Dislike (74) Reply
    I never thought I would say this as I was not a fan of fahie but I see why they had to try to organize what they did and hide behind another country to make their hands look clean. He was one of the few who was standing up to them for what was best for the people of the BVI. Now we are on the verge of a full dictatorship and colonialism.
    • @East End Woman (15/12/2023, 10:00) Like (58) Dislike (15) Reply
      Best for the BVI! Becoming a Narco state under his leadership!! Some people here are so blind and just cannot get their heads around the fact he got caught!
      • To @East End Woman (15/12/2023, 13:25) Like (13) Dislike (21) Reply
        Anyone with sense and who know the man knows you are not speaking the truth. You are just a mischiefmaker and UK operative.
    • @East End Woman (15/12/2023, 12:20) Like (35) Dislike (8) Reply
      Really? don’t be ignorant. You are embarrassing East End.The man was putting the security of the Country at risk. Come on, stop with the ignorance all ready. He did wrong and when you do wrong, the wrong eventually catches up with you no matter who you are. lol, I can see you sucking your teeth when you read my comment EAST END WOMAN. HAVE A GOOD DAYYYYYY.
      • lodger (15/12/2023, 13:17) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
        To @East End Woman. She is suggesting that the UK government has conspired with the US to entrap Fahie. She intimates that UK through the governor would not be able to convict him because of our hopeless legal system.
      • @ @East End Woman (15/12/2023, 13:28) Like (11) Dislike (11) Reply
        Oh please. What security of the country at risk. The real criminals here walking around and did the wrong and yes I mean those who enslaved our foreparents and now looking to enslave us. Their time will come also. The truth will come out.
    • @ EAST END WOMAN (15/12/2023, 23:14) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      Try stop making East End people look stupid!!!!
  • Not clear (15/12/2023, 09:40) Like (19) Dislike (8) Reply
    She has been visiting him all the time so something about this story doesn't make sense.
  • He deservez that (15/12/2023, 09:40) Like (27) Dislike (16) Reply
    They giving him as much freedom and comfort that is possible at this time because they know soon from now it will be all gone, taking away for about 10yrs... That's the system works.
    • @He deservez that (15/12/2023, 09:53) Like (13) Dislike (9) Reply
      Yeah but this will not end simple as some of you think. Only a fool or who hate the man and the BVI does not understand what really took place here. Their turn will come and not too far from now.
      • Lawl (16/12/2023, 09:54) Like (1) Dislike (5) Reply
        Lol locals stupidity never ceases to amaze me. “Their time will come”, lol no it won’t. This ain’t some magic world we live in where some imaginary person made up by other people no different than you or me exists.

        The number one stupid race on the planet is Black, though not entirely the races fault as it is also the only race targeted for mass deprivation in comparison to all the others.

        This reason, and the fact that because of it most black people hate each other more than they hate the other races is why it won’t happen (also why blacks could never unify). You usually would have to be able to utilize your brain and think to see this, which I’d say 90% of people born in this pebble is incapable of doing.
  • Nice (15/12/2023, 09:41) Like (34) Dislike (27) Reply
    I am glad he won this motion. God is with him. He did plenty good for the people.
    • Good? (15/12/2023, 10:35) Like (32) Dislike (5) Reply
      You mean gave people money from ill gotten gains and abused his power to give to favourites
    • TO NICE (15/12/2023, 10:36) Like (43) Dislike (9) Reply
      I always tell people I would not have my degrees from University if it was not for fahie. Some people like to tell me it was not him but my tax money. I let them to know I was denied like hundreds of others by the scholarship committee for no valid reason and this man intervened and made it possible for me and hundreds of others whether you were in his district or not. There are not many elected people who would do that then and now nor will they go the extra mile to correct injustices by the system like most of us experienced when we applied as our family was not a well known and high society name. My family was poor and all I needed was a chance to better myself and my family. He intervened and made it possible. I am forever grateful. He is human and he will make mistakes but his good far far far outweigh his bad. I am a better person today because of him.
      • @ TO NICE (15/12/2023, 14:08) Like (15) Dislike (5) Reply
        You are spot on. I too experienced the same with him and so did many others even if he did not know them he always would say get ready to go to school because the country is going to need you. He was so correct. I too thank him for the opportunity to better my life. He will be rewarded for his good works even when it seems not to some.
      • @to nice (17/12/2023, 06:16) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
        If you went to a university that place needs to be closed until they can teach English.
    • the best (16/12/2023, 13:31) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
      I wish them the best and may they have a wonderful time together. A man is considered INNOCENT until proven otherwise.
  • Who cares.... (15/12/2023, 09:44) Like (33) Dislike (13) Reply
    Why is this NEWS!!!!! who really cares
  • It is now clear (15/12/2023, 09:50) Like (15) Dislike (17) Reply
    Some of you criticize fahie for how he handled covid but if he did not do what all he did then many thousands of our people would have been dead now and so would many businesses. He did alot with the little bit he had as the UK stated they could not help as they had to take care of their own people. So it is clear the people of the BVI are not their people. I guess they expected him to fail. Now that he didn't and it made them look bad then they had to revert to plan B which is organize an elimination plan.
    • @It is not clear (15/12/2023, 12:05) Like (22) Dislike (6) Reply
      Why people is angry with Andrew is the way he mishandled the COVID MONEY. The money was for everyone not just a selected few or whom ever he choose to give to. People that really needed the money he left to suffer. In America, the people receive 3 checks to help them out during the PANDEMIC. How is it that I got laid off from my job and was disqualified and one of my neighbors receive a check for $20,000 for an imaginary fake garden? That is my take on the Andrew saga.
      • @@It is not clear (15/12/2023, 13:03) Like (14) Dislike (1) Reply
        My dear, I was in the same boat. I thought I was going to have a breakdown. I too was laid off from my job during the Pandemic, applied and was turned down. All I needed the money for was to keep my bills going while I was out of a job. The land lord was breathing down my back, my lights was about to go off and hardly had any food in the house. I was surviving on crackers, tuna fish and spam. It hurt me when I had to go to my parents who taught me to be self sufficient for help.
      • To @It is not clear (15/12/2023, 13:36) Like (6) Dislike (8) Reply
        How in the world any country can help everyone during a crisis. That is never possible. Not even the big USA & UK helped all their citizens because it is IMPOSSIBLE TO DO so stop saying non factual things. The man made sure many persons got help as much as was possible and that is a fact. I remember when we all we home during the long country wide shut down and he ensured every home got food. So many people benefited from the assistance in one way or another during covid so stop talking piddle out of hatred. I was not a full fan of his but the man did the people of the country well during the worse times in the history of the world in recent times. When the next pandemic hit which it will then is when you will cherish what he did as because of ungrateful people like you the help at that time will be little to none and the death toll will be high.
  • @Who cares…. (15/12/2023, 09:52) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Why is this news.
  • Food for thought (15/12/2023, 09:57) Like (9) Dislike (16) Reply
    Most people do not care what the weight of the elephant is until it gets on their foot. This is not an isolated incident and its orgin of being spearheaded is not the US. It is part of the well organized take over plot attempt at all costs using fear and dividing the people. Only a revolution can stop this plot.
  • Lift Up (15/12/2023, 10:09) Like (41) Dislike (0) Reply
    Lift up your heads God is not like man. Blessings
  • It go to be hard (15/12/2023, 10:17) Like (6) Dislike (19) Reply
    Cooped up in a small apartment for this long and can’t go outside for fresh air or to take a walk on your own.
  • All the best (15/12/2023, 10:29) Like (55) Dislike (10) Reply
    This man is a good man and we wish him the best. I know some bash him for the fast track belonger programme but if he did not do it like he did then more than a thousand of us who were waiting for years and finally got status would still not have belonger status. I was not born in the BVI but I went school in BVI from class 3 in primary school. All my 3 children were born in the BVI and now so are my grandchildren. I love the BVI and it is now my only home and that of my family. I applied over and over and over again for my belonger status and was never successful nor received any favorable word for 30 years. They lost my documents many times. God bless fahie. He did not have to do it but he loves people. I am one who will never forget his kindness and I am not a shame to say so publicly. My family and I pray for him and wish him the best. I am now a proud citizen of the BVI.
  • Anegad youth (15/12/2023, 10:37) Like (33) Dislike (5) Reply
    The plot is real.
    • @ Anegada youth (15/12/2023, 13:43) Like (4) Dislike (3) Reply
      Indeed it is and it is fact there is a void in the country with what has been organized against this man whether we want to believe ir or not or whether we like him or not. There is not a man alive without sin but the worse sin is when people organize to destroy others destiny. The punishment for this is ten times worse than what he will ever see whether guilty or innocent.
  • I would say this much (15/12/2023, 11:27) Like (19) Dislike (2) Reply
    I refuse to pass judgement nor will I pass judgement on anyone. That is nice that he can spend Christmas with his wife and daughters.
  • Native Senior Citizen of the British Virgin Islands (15/12/2023, 11:48) Like (12) Dislike (5) Reply
    The former BVI Premier, Andrew Fahie, alledge misbehaviors is no less a sin than those commonly have, and are continuing in the BVI, moreover worldwide. It was the right decision to allowed his wife to visit him without been forced to surrender her passport.

    I too as many others was glad that the former Premier got imprisoned. But after carefully rethought, I realized that his adversary is our adversary, and his helper is also our helper.
    We must be careful not to rejoice over another person downfall, because it is possible for us to fall, though not in the same manner.
    In spite of what has transpired, and what may happen, in reference to his upcoming Court case, may justice be served, and mercy may also be considered. Love, mercy, and grace trump over sin whether it be here, there, and even moreso everywhere on this planet called earth where humans reside.

    • @Native Senior Citizen of the British Virgin Islands (15/12/2023, 14:26) Like (4) Dislike (7) Reply
      I could like your post a million times. For me I cannot understand how setting up this man took such high priority. What about the people who killed Frandy in that boat accident. What about the people who robbed the people of the BVI of $8 million with planes that never came and never fly. What about some kind of action against this incompetent Commissioner of Police especially seeing these 55 allegations of wrong doings. You mean not one is true and worth looking into? How come only our people are out on leave from the public service and investigated but all these other issues & persons are being ignored The list is so long of things which remain a mystery why they have not been targeted towards being resolved but getting this man was of such high priority. Clearly more is here than meets the eye. Hiding behind another country to do your evil dirty work is not enough as they will be exposed.
  • Its a hurt (15/12/2023, 13:47) Like (6) Dislike (10) Reply
    A lot of you cheerleading this man downfall. Some will be really surprises to see Fahie walk the BVI streets next year as a free man after his court date. Watch what money and a good legal team can do. Just stay tune.
    • @Its a hurt (15/12/2023, 18:23) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
      Really? Money does not always work no matter how much they have. When he does get back to the BVI he is going to unleash terror on a whole lot of like the Italians say YOUS.
  • Remember I said so (15/12/2023, 13:56) Like (5) Dislike (8) Reply
    Whatever happens to this man he will land on his feet. God is not finish using him.
    • @remember I said so (17/12/2023, 08:09) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      But he mocked God...over and over and over again. At the beginning of his "bad deeds" he was praying to 'god' knowing full well hat he was about to do few minutes later. The Bible says "God is not mocked, neither is he deceived."
      • @@Remember I said so (17/12/2023, 14:48) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
        I remember when he drop down on his knees with his hands high in the air talking about prayers for the BVI. I remember saying he needed a stiff hard kick in his A sending him flying down the hill. He was mocking the Universe. I wonder if he is going to drop on his knees with his hands high in the air in the court room when the 6 witnesses testify against him in front of the jury and judge.
  • JVD Man (15/12/2023, 14:15) Like (8) Dislike (3) Reply
    Some will get vex with my post but I careless. The people of JVD have been fooled for plenty years including after Irma and Maria about a new school on JVD. Fahie promised it and had public meetings and got the project going. I am glad this government is finishing it but there is no doubt about it that we must thank Fahie for addressing this need once and for all. The people of JVD are pleased and say thanks to him and now those for completing it.
  • Prophecy (15/12/2023, 14:16) Like (3) Dislike (10) Reply
    Until this man is allowed to return to BVI soil the heaviness in the place will never go away any time soon.
  • Man up north .. (15/12/2023, 15:29) Like (0) Dislike (5) Reply
    It's has been a minute s now that i have notice that the people that help build the economy of the bvi that are not from there is treated with no respect ...
    The thing is they don't who they are ...Britain has given a title as house slaves ..
    The white has intimidate them so they turn on the people who look like them ..FAHIE STUDUP but little did he know fed was right there in his government..
  • My only comment on this matter (15/12/2023, 18:47) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    If Andrew did not step on the Federal plane in Florida, USA and made contact/touch the FEDS marked money he would have been free as a Lark. He outplayed himself. When people is doing the dirty no matter what it is or how good it looks, one should always keep in the back of the mind I what if………..
  • hmm (15/12/2023, 19:21) Like (3) Dislike (4) Reply
    Why is a conjugal visit news? I guess head coaches need to release sometimes
  • santa (15/12/2023, 20:33) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Enjoy your time with wifey and children Brown Bomber.
  • YA'LL GETTING FOOLED (15/12/2023, 20:50) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    FIRST , THE EAST END WOMAN , IS NOT FROM UP THERE AND ITS NOT EVEN A REAL WOMAN , THATS JUST BLONDIE FLEXING OFF HESELF WITH A , BIT OF HIS DRAMA SKILZ USING DIFFERENT NAMES TO BLOGG IN - OUT - UNDER & OVER , AS A REAL DRAMA QUEEN WOULD
  • Citizen (16/12/2023, 07:46) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    Many of you haters gives off a confidence that you actually believes in your own message, but we know better
  • FACIAL EXPRESSIONS (16/12/2023, 08:11) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
    Is saying )> him ) ya'll can't begin to imagine how happy I feel / Santa delivered ( her) yeah ????
  • Correction (16/12/2023, 13:28) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
    Hon. Fahie is a Virgin Islander and a former Premiere and not an EX Virgin Islands Premiere.
    • On matters of grammar (17/12/2023, 08:19) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      If you even knew proper English you would not make that statement. Take it back please!
  • Hmm (16/12/2023, 18:02) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I still wouldn't take the chance.
  • Thomas from Long Look (16/12/2023, 18:06) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Happy Bless Holidays BiG Fahie to you and your entire family.
  • Haven’t you notice (17/12/2023, 07:00) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    The majority of people born in the old Peebles hospital turned out to be half stupid? Perhaps they were dropped on the head instead of being tap to take their first cry.
  • man (21/12/2023, 21:14) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Will this be supervised?How will this effect the case.Its asking for trouble on both sides..just saying.


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