Premier Honourable Andrew Fahie has been granted a $500,000 corporate bond which means he could likely be released from federal detention in Miami prior to his May 25 arraignment. This was confirmed by international media news sites which said the decision came as a surprise after federal court Judge Alicia Otazo-Reyes rejected the prosecutors’ argument … Continued
A letter sent from the Premier’s Office and stamped by the International Affairs Secretariat in the Virgin Islands is said to have been unauthorized. The letter states, “The Office of the Premier of the Virgin Islands presents its compliments to the United States Office of International Affairs and has the honor to confirm that Honorable … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Government in collaboration with Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition has proposed forming a National Unity Government. This was announced at an impromptu press conference held this morning by the Acting Premier Dr. The Honourable Natalio Wheatley. He said the proposed united government will be the stance taken as the way forward to … Continued
In a recent statement, The Rt. Hon. Amanda Milling issued a statement on her visit and discussion in the Territory of the Virgin Islands regarding the COI recommendations. Milling began, “I appreciate that recent events in the British Virgin Islands with the arrest of Premier Fahie have been shocking and concerning for everybody. The Commission … Continued
Confirmed reports reaching our newsroom have stated that a BVI Customs Officer died this morning while on duty at Her Majesty Customs Office building in Pasea Estate, BVI. The name of the officer is known but is being withheld until family members have been notified. The circumstances surrounding his death are unknown. In an official statement … Continued
Former government consultant and avid Virgin Islands Party supporter Claude ‘Skelton’ Cline has taken the stance to distance himself from the alleged actions of Premier Honourable Andrew Fahie who is presently detained in a Miami Federal jail on serious charges. Cline made his position known during his Honestly Speaking radio programme on Tuesday. He said … Continued
Yesterday, May 3rd, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) issued a statement regarding the release of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) report in the BVI and commented specifically on the recommendation to suspend the Virgin Islands Constitution. The statement said “CARICOM supports the decision of the duly elected Government of the BVI to welcome the recommendations for … Continued
Hon. Vincent Wheatley issued his first statement since the announcement of the unsettling events involving Premier Fahie. Wheatley said, “Since the detention of Hon. Fahie last week and the subsequent release of the COI report, the Territory has been thrown into a state of anxiety, confusion and anger. It is important that during such times, … Continued
Another legislator under the sitting Virgin Islands Party administration has come forward to share sentiments as to the recent happenings involving Premier of the Virgin Islands Andrew A Fahie. At-Large Representative and Junior Minister for Trade and Economic Development Hon. Sharie B de Castro in her first official statement since the events said, “Like many … Continued
The Financial Investigation Agency is reminding all businesses categorized as Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (“DNFBPs”) in the Virgin Islands of its 31st May 2022 deadline for registration with the Agency. Businesses and professions classified as DNFBPs include: legal practitioners, notaries public and accountants undertaking the provision of services to clients, which involve transactions concerning … Continued
