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'I have received 3 major threats of assassination'- Premier Fahie

- Said Police treating matter as a national security issue
Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has revealed that since becoming Premier of the Virgin Islands (VI) there have been three major threats of assassination to his life and that the matter is now classified a national security issue. Photo: Facebook/File
According to Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1), Commissioner of Police Michael B. Matthews is already on the case. Photo: VINO/File
According to Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1), Commissioner of Police Michael B. Matthews is already on the case. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has revealed that since becoming Premier of the Virgin Islands (VI) there have been three major threats of assassination to his life and that the matter is now classified a national security issue.

CoP Matthews briefed – Hon Fahie 

The Premier dropped the bombshell news when the Second Sitting of the First Session of the Fourth House of Assembly (HoA) commenced today Thursday, April 25, 2019, in the Assembly's Chambers in Road Town, where he noted that Commissioner of Police, Michael B. Matthews of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is already on the case.

“Since becoming premier it is now documented through authorities that I have received three major threats of assassination. And I want to tell these three entities here today, that you aren’t going frighten me from doing the business of the people,” the Premier told the House.

According to Hon Fahie, “We have sat down with the Commissioner of Police, we have sat down with private security… and we have made sure that the security that is needed, that will happen as the Premier of this Territory,” he implored.

“I don’t like to know that Taxpayers have to go through that. As a matter of fact Mr Speaker, I bring it up because I noticed that before I got to make a speech, there are those making fun of it. But I don’t take nobody making fun of my life,” he said.

Prophecies

The Premier noted that even before being elected, there were prophecies from religious leaders that he would lead the territory and that came to pass. He said the death threats to his life have also been prophesied and he was not going to take the threats lightly.

“I had to re-arrange how my life has been going and it has not been a nice time… One time I even paused and say, is this even worth it?” the Premier said.

“I use to be around this place free, free as a bird representing the people of the First [District] in this House doing what I got to do. Now because of some greedy people, that's who they are, because we have a tip-off what it’s about... some greedy people, want to see if they can assassinate the Premier,” Hon Fahie said in noting that the Police already have leads that may point to corrupt officials.

The Premier further said that given the situation, personal security was necessary, hence the reason for his bodyguards.

 “I will live doing the will of God and I will die doing the will of God and yes we have the security and when the threat came to me I didn’t take it on Mr Speaker, I said nonsense.”

38 Responses to “'I have received 3 major threats of assassination'- Premier Fahie”

  • wize up (25/04/2019, 12:09) Like (107) Dislike (11) Reply
    Hon Fahie: there are more of us for you than those against you: Hon Fahie; Fret not thyself because of evil doers: continue to exercise meaningful judgment(jah guide my idren)
    • lad (25/04/2019, 12:40) Like (26) Dislike (1) Reply
      I support our statement 100 percent!
    • Prophfecies (26/04/2019, 07:18) Like (5) Dislike (10) Reply
      Now I realize - this is Disney world with wizards, prophets and goblins. I cannot believe this premier believes in Harry Potter and the seven dwarfs let alone false prophets..
  • Hmm (25/04/2019, 12:42) Like (58) Dislike (34) Reply
    I just want to know who is threatening you. You have lived and served in the BVI for years and I have never heard wind of such threats, now couple weeks as Premiere, your life is threatened with assassination? Guess climbing the ranks, has consequences, but just seems instantaneous to me.

  • ABC (25/04/2019, 12:46) Like (36) Dislike (3) Reply
    Long live hon fahie
  • vex (25/04/2019, 13:14) Like (27) Dislike (6) Reply
    They don’t have their hands on the kitty so they want to kiill our young leader

    Oh no protect yourself
  • Hmm (25/04/2019, 13:18) Like (23) Dislike (26) Reply
    Now many be a good time Hon. Premier to remember "the great god of the universe" you always reference. Haven't heard you talk about him since about your 3rd week in office. You started this premiership with all kinda prayers, you even prayed with the hindu's, so just place your assassinators in the hands of God, and make sure you place yourself there as well. Don't forget your humble beginnings... It's like you forgetting all that, and putting your trust in all this security detail. Sorry, but they can't "save you". Just ask J.F.K
  • Mehson (25/04/2019, 13:43) Like (27) Dislike (7) Reply
    All we want is a lead on who making these threats, just a hint. Leave it up to us to do the rest. This is not happening or going to happen here. We watching close Premier, we on stand by. We just want a little hint on who did this, Please so we can close who ever it is down to never up again.
    • Yow (25/04/2019, 15:02) Like (16) Dislike (14) Reply
      You either stupid or you are an a$$, Hope the cops will follow you now thst you sre on here bragging of your potentials, you idiot!
      • Mehson (25/04/2019, 16:26) Like (12) Dislike (1) Reply
        Yeah, The potential to stop the idiot from threatening our Premier. Not our Premier, Not in the BVI. It that simple.
  • ------------------------ (25/04/2019, 14:36) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    we will help you with this Hon Fahie
  • Xxx (25/04/2019, 14:51) Like (16) Dislike (3) Reply
    The BVI has changed, thank god we had an election and got rid of those evil ones
  • TurtleDove (25/04/2019, 14:53) Like (24) Dislike (4) Reply
    there are a lot of crazy people out there today so I am certainly going to give him the benefit of doubt. the BVI needs Premier Fahie alive to help lock up the NDP crooks
  • ! (25/04/2019, 14:55) Like (43) Dislike (45) Reply
    Give me a damn break! What damn assassination threats? Please go sit down, no one even studying you! This is so laughable, it’s ridiculous!

    I’m happy to see Fahie showing his true colors, I hope you all watching. Pay close attention everyone!
  • about time (25/04/2019, 14:56) Like (20) Dislike (7) Reply
    Don’t mind the naysayers Hon Fahie, funny man and his arm blogging piss on the other site. Election day was February 25, 2019 and when I look into the House today I was so happy.

    The hate and greed is very live and real, VIP ALL THE WAY.
  • vip heckler (25/04/2019, 15:00) Like (3) Dislike (10) Reply
    where is the police? hope the NDP ones not in hiding
  • cgd (25/04/2019, 15:22) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    God is in Control Hon. Fahie, No Weapon Form Against You Shall Prosper. Have No Fear.
  • dude (25/04/2019, 15:25) Like (42) Dislike (7) Reply
    Fahie is either suffering paranoid delusions or he has really gotten threats. While both cases may or may not be true, the fact that he made a police report and that these things have happened here before suggest there is some merit tot his. Also with all the years of slander by the ndp side and all the nastiness said and done throughout the campaign this is feasible. Wasn't Smith also threatened at some point and attacked or home invaded? With all the $$$ the ndp gave to certain ppl unadvertised there is cause for reasonable speculation that fahie's life was indeed threatened over it. Let's not act like they are all associated with saints we know who is capable of what around here. Fahie was shot in development bank some yrs back too sooo....
  • The Reaper (25/04/2019, 15:43) Like (21) Dislike (17) Reply
    Tell them the truth .......The Street Knows...The Governor Don’t need A bodyguard. So why U.....Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...U pussyfooting A long time Now ..best u step down they here to collect
  • Quiet Warrior (25/04/2019, 15:49) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    Deep down in the pit of your gut you hope that this is a sick joke. Nonetheless, if true, it is a troubling moment in Nature’s Little Secret. Assuming that this is true, the VI moved quickly from a little sleepy hollow and one of the safest place on earth to this barbarism. True, the good, the bad and ugly come with growth and development but this is beyond the pale. This mind set will set the country back economically, socially......etc for decades. External investment is the lifeblood of the BVI serviced-based economy. Investment is a function of rule of law, safety.......etc. The BVI cannot let a few bad apples spoil the whole barrel. The BVI is representative democracy and a majority of voters voted their choice on Election Day for whom they wanted to represent them. Though we may not like the outcome, we must respect the choice of a majority of fellow voters. This is not about PU or PVIM or NDP or VIP but about the BVI. The VIP was duly elected and it should be allowed to govern; the ballot box is the tool used to settle political issues, not criminal behaviour. The BVI must come together regardless of political philosophy and arrest this raging cancer. The survival of the territory depends on it.
  • police (25/04/2019, 16:00) Like (10) Dislike (8) Reply
    So this isn’t the job for the ranking Royal Virgin Islands Police Officers? Oh, just say you don’t trust our police or having one of them around you. Which bodyguard can stop a man, what weapon is he using... clear the air on eliminating the treat any means necessary? This ain’t no Venezuela for that man to be on his high anarchy.
    • wize up (25/04/2019, 21:05) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      @ police: the good gentleman with the Union Jack waving on his Transportation; drives around the territory with an armed members of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force(every man mouth shut)..
  • hello (25/04/2019, 16:27) Like (22) Dislike (12) Reply
    What stupidness is this?? 3 assassination attempts??! WTF you all are funny. Andrew you really have no limits do you? Just to justify this craziness. God please help us.
    • @ Hello (25/04/2019, 18:32) Like (7) Dislike (37) Reply
      He won the election, FAIR AND SQUARE! so leave the man alone we got your back Andrew you still we bouy
    • faith (26/04/2019, 10:47) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      He said threats not attempts. Please read to understand that there is a difference
  • please (25/04/2019, 16:56) Like (12) Dislike (30) Reply
    Please, people. It would do us good to remember that Mr. Fahie is the leader of our Territory.

    I am appalled with the comments I am reading.

    Our Premier deserves our respect.
  • Trophy (25/04/2019, 17:09) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    This didn’t sound good the criminals can’t overcome the good people of the vi empose the laws on them
  • wize up (25/04/2019, 18:07) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Some of we have to overstand this territory have drastically changed: some of those changes are for the betterment while some the changes are very detrimental to this territory:
  • Windy (25/04/2019, 22:47) Like (3) Dislike (9) Reply
    He will be alive for his 12 years as premier take that to the bank
  • Interested (26/04/2019, 06:40) Like (18) Dislike (5) Reply
    Hon Fahie please,enough I understand you need to justify the body guards and the bullet proof vehicle,but do not challenge our intelligence.
  • strup (26/04/2019, 07:47) Like (5) Dislike (3) Reply
    People who will hurt you won't threatened you... Let not your heart be troubled. Keep your eyes and Ears opened.. Especially for the people closest to you. That's where your danger is. Those close to you that know your every move... Make sure you include a female officer in your security team...
  • facts (26/04/2019, 07:47) Like (4) Dislike (7) Reply
    The evil greedy people want to hurt our leader we will not allow it
  • L**s (26/04/2019, 15:40) Like (10) Dislike (2) Reply
    from the night of elections there were guards around him. My thing is if your really threaten then why don't you have guards around your wife also. People wake up and open your eyes. are you all that foolish.


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