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Refurbished WE Police Station testament of people's power- Hon Fahie

- station to be opened at 3pm today, October 30, 2015
First District Representative Hon Andrew A. Fahie, who was peeved about being snubbed by Government at the handing over of the police station on September 25, 2015, indicated to this news site on October 29, 2015 that this time around he was properly notified of the reopening but that is nothing compared to the joy he feels for his people knowing that through the lobbying of their representative their concerns with the then state of the facility has been addressed. Photo: VINO/File
The West End Police Station was closed to undergo extensive repairs, which included a new roof as well as renovations to office spaces and police barracks. Repairs also included replacement of windows, installation of a new security and fire system, a new air conditioning system, electrical fixtures and interior finishes. While repairs were undertaken, officers of the station were relocated to the Cane Garden Police Station and extended their patrols and service to the western end of the island. Photo:RVIPF
The West End Police Station was closed to undergo extensive repairs, which included a new roof as well as renovations to office spaces and police barracks. Repairs also included replacement of windows, installation of a new security and fire system, a new air conditioning system, electrical fixtures and interior finishes. While repairs were undertaken, officers of the station were relocated to the Cane Garden Police Station and extended their patrols and service to the western end of the island. Photo:RVIPF
Hon Fahie alluded to the police presence at the District’s recent Job Fair where almost half of the youth seeking jobs signed up to explore the possibilities of employment in policing. 'This shows that the Police is connecting with the community especially our younger citizens. This is remarkable! Photo: VINO
Hon Fahie alluded to the police presence at the District’s recent Job Fair where almost half of the youth seeking jobs signed up to explore the possibilities of employment in policing. 'This shows that the Police is connecting with the community especially our younger citizens. This is remarkable! Photo: VINO
WEST END, Tortola, VI – The refurbished and modernised West End Police Station, which is slated for an official opening at 3pm today, October 30, 2015, is a testament of the power of the people. This is according to First District Representative Hon Andrew A. Fahie.

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) recently announced that the police station will be reopened today and issued an open invitation to all and sundry, especially the residents of the West End communities.

The facility was closed to undergo extensive repairs, which included a new roof as well as renovations to office spaces and police barracks. Repairs also included replacement of windows, installation of a new security and fire system, a new air conditioning system, electrical fixtures and interior finishes. While repairs were undertaken, officers of the station were relocated to the Cane Garden Police Station and extended their patrols and service to the western end of the island.

Hon Fahie, who was snubbed by Government at the handing over of the police station on September 25, 2015, indicated to this news site on October 29, 2015 that this time around he was properly notified of the reopening but that is nothing compared to the joy he feels for his people knowing that through the lobbying of their representative their concerns with the then state of the facility has been addressed.

“This is a great accomplishment for the people and for the police. The presence of law enforcement agencies of all nature can only serve a feeling of a greater sense of security and safety for both visitors and citizens alike. The Police Officers that work out of the West End Police Station have always had a good relationship with the entire community of the Western section of the island. The re-establishment of their 24hr physical presence in the District will further strengthen the aforementioned,” said Hon Fahie.

The Opposition Member said that although the record will show that over the year’s repairs were done to the building periodically by past Governments, it was still his pleasure to lobby continuously on behalf of the people of the First District to have government finally address the problems that existed with the building at that particular time. 

“I will continue to be the voice for my people in making sure that the needed Capital/Development projects for the First District are funded and addressed.”

Hon Fahie added that for now he is glad the mission of having the West End Police Station building refurbished and modernised has been accomplished. “This is the testament of the power of the people once we make our voices heard in a consistent and respectful manner.”

He also alluded to the police presence at the District’s recent Job Fair where almost half of the youth seeking jobs signed up to explore the possibilities of employment in policing. “This shows that the Police is connecting with the community especially our younger citizens. This is remarkable! Despite the end cost is doubled the original stated cost for the project of which I know will be fully explained and justified, thanks to the Ministry of Finance who overlooked the project, the Police now have a more professional and safe environment to work in and for this we all are pleased,” said the First District Representative.

14 Responses to “Refurbished WE Police Station testament of people's power- Hon Fahie”

  • Yes (30/10/2015, 14:04) Like (8) Dislike (14) Reply
    How can he be voice of people when him and Frasier sit in on government and be silent. The only thing I've heard they had said while eating Myron's free catered lunch was pass the pepper.
    • @LOL (30/10/2015, 23:23) Like (19) Dislike (2) Reply
      Making noise in the House of Assembly is not the only effective way to represent the people so back off of Fahie. He continues to represent his people well.
  • old ladyYou peopl (30/10/2015, 14:52) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    You people are so silly
  • wize up (30/10/2015, 21:04) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    thanks to the unsuccessfully candidate in that direction we got the police station back on stream: take a good look at the police station in cane garden bay, in another yew years that station will be closed down for renovations; don't anyone maintain these facilities... I am glad to know the Station is back but I hope those officers will actually patrol our district during the night time: we have this new type of policing in BVI, during the day time you can see police all over the place, come night when the criminals on the rampage no site of the police.....
  • Excellent (30/10/2015, 23:37) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    Fahie thank you. You kept on the government until they did it.
  • Hmph (31/10/2015, 09:29) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    me wan too know wedder dem police stain in statoin afer dark or wedder dem goin be on petrol lookin fo de bad persons doin de crimes - me worry dem police jus locks demself in de new statoin wid de tv al
  • ...... (31/10/2015, 11:02) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    if they speak out you tell them shut up when they stay silent you tell them speak up what you all want is a yoyo lol lol well this is it
  • well saw (31/10/2015, 11:08) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    It took the NDP almost 2 yrs to find three hundred thousand dollars to fix a police station but it took them one week to find a million dollars to give a no bid contract to the chinese minister to buy the no good chinese equipment. Smh.
  • citizen joe (31/10/2015, 11:36) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    maybe they can spare an officer to see about fish & lime spraying its stuff everywhere at night. west end like a
    concert hall, that establishment act like no one lives around there...
  • chad (31/10/2015, 19:24) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
    fahie did nothing. I live in the first and he been in power and did nothing. NDP saw that the people was not being taken care off and step in. tell fahie go sit down. fahie Is all talk and no bite. the fire station close while he was in and don't worry ndp will opening it.
    • @wow (31/10/2015, 22:08) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      Just shut your lying mouth. Every thing you post is a lie even to the part that you live in the 1st District because if there is one district representative that works for his people is Fahie. The NDP isn't serious about fighting crime and that's a FACT!
      • 1st District (02/11/2015, 09:44) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
        I too live in the first district and the police station and fire station closed while Fahie was the representative. In there for 16 years and could not maintain or refurbish these two important buildings. I am no NDP fan but it took the NDP administration to do the work and get the job done. Fahie full of HOT AIR! He works for some of the people only!!
        • @1st District (02/11/2015, 17:37) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
          To you the same person under a different name just stop the lying. Both the fire station & the police station has been maintained during Fahie's tenure in the Government. The NDP refused to continue the needed maintance to both the Police Station and fire station hence why they got to the bad state that they were in. So stop talking piddle about Fahie. I know for a fact that Fahie has done well for the District and he continues to do so. You are just a hater!


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