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UPDATE: Bryan B. Fahie of Matcha's Bar & Grill leaves hospital

Gunshot victim and owner of Matcha's Bar and Grill, the popular Fort Hill restaurant on the main Island of Tortola, Bryan B. Fahie, has left Peebles Hospital where he was never admitted, a Virgin Islands News Online source close to the situation has confirmed to our newsroom. Photo: Facebook
Inside Matcha's Bar and Grill that was robbed on Friday evening, August 28, 2015. Photo: Facebook
Inside Matcha's Bar and Grill that was robbed on Friday evening, August 28, 2015. Photo: Facebook
The businessman that was allegedly shot during the daring robbery at Matcha's Bar and Grill. Photo: Team of Reporters
The businessman that was allegedly shot during the daring robbery at Matcha's Bar and Grill. Photo: Team of Reporters
It was only on Saturday August 22, 2015 that two armed robbers struck at the Seetos Restaurant and Bar located in the Mill Mall on Wickham’s Cay I. The robbery took place even after several customers were in the vicinity. Photo: VINO/File
It was only on Saturday August 22, 2015 that two armed robbers struck at the Seetos Restaurant and Bar located in the Mill Mall on Wickham’s Cay I. The robbery took place even after several customers were in the vicinity. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Gunshot victim and owner of Matcha's Bar and Grill, the popular Fort Hill restaurant on the main island of Tortola, Bryan B. Fahie, has left Peebles Hospital where he was never admitted, a Virgin Islands News Online's source close to the situation has confirmed to our newsroom.

Mr Fahie, who sought medical attention at the island’s main public health facility, was shot once to his chest last night August 28, 2015 in a two-man robbery showdown at his bar in front of his customers, according to one eyewitness.

Mr Fahie, a former civil servant with Her Majesty’s Customs Department, is currently nursing the flesh wound while family and close friends thank God for his spared life.

Police have since confirmed the robbery and shooting via a press release issued today, August 29, 2015.

"Preliminary inquiries indicate that two masked men entered the bar around 12:30am. A firearm was discharged and one man was injured. The injured male was treated at Peebles Hospital and late released. Nothing was taken in the incident," the press release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) stated.

Police further said that at the time of the incident the perpetrators were wearing dark clothing with their faces covered.

The RVIPF is asking anyone who may have information that could assist in identifying the perpetrators to contact the Criminal Investigations Department through the RVIPF 311 access number.

See previous article published on August 29, 2015:

Man shot during robbery @ Matcha's Bar & Grill

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Reports reaching Virgin Islands News Online is that two armed bandits pounced on a popular business place on Fort Hill last evening, Friday August 28, 2105 and that a businessman was shot during the robbery.

According to reports, the brazen incident took place at the Matcha’s Bar and Grill even while several customers were at the business place.

An undisclosed amount of cash was reportedly taken by the robbers.

The condition of the injured man, who was taken to Peebles Hospital, is not known.

It was only on Saturday August 22, 2015 that two armed robbers struck at the Seetos Restaurant and Bar located in the Mill Mall on Wickham’s Cay I.

The robbery took place even after several customers were in the vicinity.

Police have not made any arrests as yet.

30 Responses to “UPDATE: Bryan B. Fahie of Matcha's Bar & Grill leaves hospital ”

  • Not good (29/08/2015, 08:14) Like (22) Dislike (6) Reply
    These guys start this foolishness again. We have to improve on our economy.
  • good (29/08/2015, 09:40) Like (3) Dislike (5) Reply
    looking at d news I saw more lady than guys
  • wize up (29/08/2015, 09:43) Like (32) Dislike (2) Reply
    what !uck you talking about improve economy: there are those between us that do not want to work: here we have a man trying to make a honest living and 2 @$$-holes running around our country doing !uck....morris done gone so who to blame now; government done pass tuffer gun laws, so who to blame now....those among us that bent on doing bumb-!uck needs to be placed in wheelchairs ( don't kill them simply make them suffer under some serious !ucking pain)
  • . (29/08/2015, 10:01) Like (15) Dislike (0) Reply
    I hope the guy being shot is ok.
  • ccc (29/08/2015, 10:35) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    So sad
  • well, (29/08/2015, 10:43) Like (12) Dislike (3) Reply
    I know it is his business yes but money can't buy anyone's life so don't play hero man empty handed I say he could of lost his life.
    it is hard to stand by and see such nonsense taking place but don't fight with you empty hands arm yourself man if you see them and they don't see you blow their heads off
  • Who To Blame? (29/08/2015, 10:58) Like (9) Dislike (21) Reply
    The NDP
  • suggestion (29/08/2015, 11:37) Like (20) Dislike (2) Reply
    Businesses need to stop focusing on the greedy and only themselves and get together and put up a reward for these people. Hire streetmen to sniff out who doing the jobs and then bring in a cleaner to eradicate the bastards who doing the robberies. They want to know who, there is always a way and will to find them. then you send a message.
    • wize up (29/08/2015, 13:14) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
      @suggestion: I am agreeing with you 100%: the police can't get them stop: I have my own business, the day I put my hand on one of those clowns, I will be making a good example of them : I refuse to call police simply to send them off to jail and waste my tax money feeding them; intensive care!!!
      • Fixer (29/08/2015, 18:30) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
        Time to hunt. No intensive care, Sea Cows Bay Burial Grounds or Never Find.
  • sparky (29/08/2015, 12:48) Like (16) Dislike (0) Reply
    They need to start making examples of those criminals. Take them out on site!
  • UK (29/08/2015, 13:21) Like (14) Dislike (5) Reply
    If we are not careful we will be rated as the number 1 destination with the most ignorant bloggers. Why is it that we cannot make educated comments on the subject or topic at hand? Every think is a joke or political. Cant we just for one moment read the body of the story and give our views/comments/solutions without making us look so stupid? People here are wondering if our comments are screened to avoid the foolishness. Freedom of expression is one thing but making our country look dumb is another.
  • just asking.... (29/08/2015, 13:38) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    why he trying to fight a rbber man
  • ---------------------- (29/08/2015, 14:57) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    oh boy how sad deeds robber men aint playing mehson
  • up town (29/08/2015, 17:44) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    Crime up
  • CJ (29/08/2015, 18:05) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    i belive these robbers are people who goes there to hang out and figure out how to plan the robbie
  • R man (29/08/2015, 19:51) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    Dont be a hero if a robber comes with a gun just guve him the cash uts bot worth your life
  • Online Now (29/08/2015, 20:27) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    VINO hats off again you are always first!
  • idk (29/08/2015, 20:34) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Humm, a lot of Business people going to start to retaliate. You going to soon see robber men falling on the way side. Think everyone stupidly. Man work hard for what he have and they aint do a stroke of work and continue robbing people. Mr. Robber man, time longer than twine. Your day soon come..you are not exempt from a bullet.
  • Hang them High (30/08/2015, 06:34) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Hello R.V.I.P YOU don't have crime tatics or u guys just coward,
    give me the permission to get rid of them I clean a village with not shity and petty crime as this
    come on give me 6 months I will bring your country clean could I come in and talk to some one in your admid,
    I am ready just reply,
  • @$#% (30/08/2015, 07:47) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply

    @hang them high. Sorry we are looking for another dumb criminal. Work on your spelling and stay out.

  • 2025 (30/08/2015, 11:20) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    Each business owner should invest in a couple of cheap cameras inside and outside the business from each angle. The cameras might pick up the make and model of the getaway car among other things. Armed security guards are useful but if you think you are unable to afford those then by all means arm yourself. Shoot first...
  • unreal (30/08/2015, 12:12) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    thank god for life bossie
  • Mercey (02/09/2015, 15:09) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    well is really sad but he no right to have that bar in the street.. there is a sick man cannot walk and every Tuesday and Friday them their with noise in his head.. dam show some respect for the sick...That bar need to move it cause a lot of problem with the traffic and the one seem to care and understand...


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