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December 3, 2022

Fahie steps down, resigns his seat

Almost seven months after former Premier Andrew Fahie was arrested in Florida and accused of conspiring to smuggle cocaine into the United States, he resigned his First District seat and …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
July 19, 2022

Ex-premier’s trial pushed to January

The Miami trial of former Premier Andrew Fahie and his codefendants has been pushed to next January at their request. Mr. Fahie, former BVI Ports Authority Managing Director Oleanvine Maynard, …

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by Alva Solomon
May 5, 2022

UPDATE: House votes to oust Premier Andrew Fahie

With 10 votes in favour and one absence from Health and Social Development Minister Carvin Malone, the House of Assembly unanimously passed a no-confidence resolution on Thursday calling to revoke …

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by Dana Kampa
May 4, 2022

HOA offers plan to avoid direct UK rule

In an attempt to avoid the partial suspension of the Constitution and a temporary takeover of the Virgin Islands government by the United Kingdom, VI political leaders are proposing that …

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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
May 3, 2022

EDITORIAL: Keep the press conferences coming

Kudos to Premier Andrew Fahie for holding regular press conferences in recent months, and to opposition members for hosting similar sessions fairly frequently as well. We hope this practice will …

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by BVI Beacon
May 2, 2022

VIP names Wheatley chairman, calls on premier to resign

The Virgin Islands Party is seeking the resignation of Premier Andrew Fahie and hopes to replace him with acting Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley, Dr. Wheatley announced on Saturday. Dr. …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
April 29, 2022

COI officially recommends 2-year UK takeover [FULL REPORT INCLUDED]

The day after Premier Andrew Fahie’s arrest in Miami, Governor John Rankin said Friday morning that he had decided to expedite the release of the Commission of Inquiry report, which …

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by Dana Kampa
April 29, 2022

Criminal complaint details claims against premier, port boss [FULL COMPLAINT]

Premier Andrew Fahie and BVI Ports Authority Managing Director Oleanvine Maynard have been accused of agreeing to allow cocaine to pass through Tortola ports in exchange for a percentage of …

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by FREEMAN ROGERS
April 28, 2022

COI report to be public in June, guv says

After finishing an initial review of the 1,000-plus-page report by the Commission of Inquiry, Governor John Rankin said on April 21 that he will disclose it to leaders in the …

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by Dana Kampa
April 28, 2022

Premier Fahie detained in Miami in DEA operation, guv says

Premier Andrew Fahie was detained in Miami on Thursday morning on charges related to conspiracy to import a controlled substance and money laundering, Governor John Rankin announced Thursday afternoon. “As …

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by FREEMAN ROGERS
April 15, 2022

Premier: More donors needed for ESHS

A previously announced $4 million donation that will help build new additions to the Elmore Stoutt High School is coming from an anonymous donor who lives in the territory, Premier …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
April 15, 2022

New office to focus on United Nations goals

A new United Nations Development Programme office headed by National Coordinator Patlian Johnson will focus on completing the territory’s National Sustainable Development Plan, Premier Andrew Fahie announced during a Friday …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
April 8, 2022

Governor gets COI report, but public doesn’t yet

Following the broadcast of dozens of testimonies and the collection of thousands of pages of evidence, the United Kingdom-led Commission of Inquiry into possible corruption in the Virgin Islands concluded …

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by Dana Kampa
April 8, 2022

Premier: Direct US flights could come by October

Talks about providing direct flights between the Virgin Islands and mainland United States are ongoing and may produce results soon, Premier Andrew Fahie announced on March 25. “While we are …

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by Dana Kampa
April 8, 2022

Major cuts planned for import duties

Government leaders said last week that they hope to ease the burden of rising costs for food, gas and other resources by slashing import duties. But they urged business owners …

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by Dana Kampa
March 17, 2022

Premier Fahie warns against price gouging

Following a press conference on Friday where Premier Andrew Fahie stated that government would monitor rising prices of gas and other goods, he made another announcement on Sunday night that …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
March 3, 2022

Virgin Islands Party leaders tout economic recovery, projects

During a three-hour press conference on Friday, Premier Andrew Fahie and Transportation, Works and Utilities Minister Kye Rymer highlighted the continuing post-pandemic economic recovery, which they said is helping the …

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by Joey Waldinger
February 11, 2022

BVI Cancer Society rebrand focuses on central mission

Since its inception in the late 1990s, the BVI Cancer Society has been dedicated to supporting residents diagnosed with any kind of cancer. But with some residents mistakenly believing the …

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by Joey Waldinger
February 7, 2022

Premier pushes for direct US flights

During his annual address to his First District, Premier Andrew Fahie provided updates on initiatives including plans for direct flights to the United States using the existing runway at the …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
February 3, 2022

Premier hypes plans for post-Covid recovery

During a Friday press conference, Premier Andrew Fahie rehashed his administration’s policy objectives outlined during the recent Speech from the Throne, emphasising laws and other government plans that he said …

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by Joey Waldinger
December 16, 2021

Virgin Gorda airlift boosted as holidays ramp up

Efforts to make a grand holiday season are beginning this week with flights three times daily between Virgin Gorda and Puerto Rico starting tomorrow, Premier Andrew Fahie said during a …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
December 1, 2021

Self-determination discussed at UK meetings

Fresh off their diplomatic travels to Europe last month, government leaders explained their progress on planning for the future of environmental management, national security, marijuana legalisation, and greater self-determination. During …

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by Dana Kampa
November 25, 2021

Climate a focus as JMC wound down

At the conclusion of the Joint Ministerial Council meeting in London last week, Prince William made an appearance as world leaders turned their attention to how climate change is impacting …

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by Dana Kampa
November 19, 2021

UK-VI relations raised in London

At the first in-person Joint Ministerial Council meeting since 2019, Premier Andrew Fahie is in discussions with United Kingdom leaders this week about sustainable development, Covid-19, UK relations, economic resilience, …

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by Dana Kampa

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