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Oleanvine Maynard

April 3, 2025

US mum as Maynards freed early

The mother and son convicted of conspiring with then-premier Andrew Fahie to import cocaine into the United States in 2022 have been released from US federal prison several years early. …

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by Allison Vaughn
March 20, 2025

Maynards to be free years early

The mother and son serving prison time for conspiring with then-premier Andrew Fahie to import cocaine into the United States in 2022 are now set to be released several years …

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by Allison Vaughn
August 5, 2024

Andrew Fahie sentenced to 11 years in prison

MIAMI, Florida – Former premier Andrew Fahie sat expressionless in a Miami courtroom this afternoon as a federal judge sentenced him to a little over 11 years in prison for …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
Andrew Fahie
June 13, 2024

Eyeing minimum, Fahie asks for 10 years

An attorney for ex-premier Andrew Fahie argued last week that he was accused of acting only as a “figurehead” in the cocaine-trafficking scheme that led to his conviction and should …

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by Jason Smith
March 18, 2024

EDITORIAL: After Fahie guilty verdicts, a time for healing and reform

After a United States judge confirmed a jury’s guilty verdicts against Andrew Fahie on drug-conspiracy charges, the territory he once led must now come to terms with the case’s conclusion. …

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by The BVI Beacon
March 7, 2024

Lawyers still at odds over Fahie jurors

United States attorneys who led the recent prosecution of former premier Andrew Fahie on drug-conspiracy charges are open to the idea of an inquiry into last month’s contested guilty verdict, …

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by Jason Smith
Andrew Fahie leaving courthouse in Miami
February 8, 2024

Ex-premier Andrew Fahie found guilty of cocaine scheme

MIAMI, Florida — Former Virgin Islands premier Andrew Fahie was found guilty on Thursday afternoon of conspiring to smuggle thousands of kilograms of cocaine into the United States while laundering …

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by Jason Smith
February 7, 2024

FAHIE TRIAL, DAY SIX: Maynard testifies against Fahie

MIAMI, Florida — At exactly 11:01 a.m. on Tuesday, a United States Marshal opened the side door to Courtroom 11-3 as his colleague gingerly pushed a wheelchair carrying 62-year-old Oleanvine …

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by Jason Smith
Andrew Fahie and Oleanvine Maynard
February 2, 2024

FAHIE TRIAL, DAY FOUR: DEA agent explains UK role in sting

During a cross-examination on Thursday afternoon, defence attorney Theresa Van Vliet made a request of Drug Enforcement Administration special agent Brian Witek. “Let’s go back in time,” said Ms. Van …

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by Jason Smith
Andrew Fahie leaving courthouse in Miami
December 21, 2023

Ahead of Fahie trial, lawyers spar on paper

As lawyers prepare for the upcoming drug conspiracy trial of former premier Andrew Fahie, prosecutors asked the judge overseeing the matter to preclude Mr. Fahie from arguing that the United …

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by Jason Smith
December 18, 2023

Maynard may testify in January Fahie trial

Oleanvine Maynard will likely testify against former premier Andrew Fahie during his January trial on drug-smuggling conspiracy charges in a Miami federal court, recent court filings suggest. Ms. Maynard, the …

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by Jason Smith
August 21, 2023

Maynards’ sentencing postponed

A federal court in Miami has postponed the sentencing of former BVI Ports Authority Managing Director Oleanvine Maynard and her son Kadeem Maynard for the alleged cocaine-smuggling conspiracy that they …

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by FREEMAN ROGERS
Maynards photo
June 22, 2023

Fahie seeks trial delay, informant’s identity

Ex-Premier Andrew Fahie asked a Miami court on June 20 to delay his July trial date to November as his attorney seeks information about the confidential source who allegedly recorded …

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by FREEMAN ROGERS
Andrew Fahie in court
June 1, 2023

Fahie faces July trial alone as Maynards prep to plead guilty

Ex-Premier Andrew Fahie is now facing trial alone after former BVI Ports Authority Managing Director Oleanvine Maynard joined her son in signalling that she plans to plead guilty in the …

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by FREEMAN ROGERS
Oleanvine Maynard, Kadeem Maynard, Andrew Fahie
May 26, 2023

Kadeem Maynard set to plead guilty

As ex-Premier Andrew Fahie and former BVI Ports Authority Managing Director Oleanvine Maynard prepare for their Florida trial in July, their co-accused has decided to change his previous not-guilty plea, …

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by FREEMAN ROGERS
Oleanvine Maynard, Kadeem Maynard and Andrew Fahie
May 23, 2022

EDITORIAL: Are local arrests next?

The United States’ criminal complaint against former premier Andrew Fahie painted a disturbing picture of an international drug trade that flourished in the Virgin Islands with the help of bad …

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by BVI Beacon
May 19, 2022

Minister probing Florida LLC linked to Maynard

In light of BVI Ports Authority Managing Director Oleanvine Maynard’s arrest in Miami last month, Deputy Premier Kye Rymer addressed questions on May 13 about a Florida company registered in …

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by Dana Kampa
May 4, 2022

US seeks to detain Fahie, Maynard for pre-trial

In advance of a pre-trial detention hearing for Premier Andrew Fahie and BVI Ports Authority Managing Director Oleanvine Maynard set for Wednesday in a Miami court, prosecutors argued that the …

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by Dana Kampa
April 29, 2022

Premier, Maynard face Miami court in handcuffs

After a Friday court appearance in Miami wearing handcuffs and brown institutional outfits, Premier Andrew Fahie and BVI Ports Authority Managing Director Oleanvine Maynard are expected to be held in …

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by Joey Waldinger

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