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 …
December 3, 2022
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, …
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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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 …
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 …
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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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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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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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 …
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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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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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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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 …
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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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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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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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 …
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, …
