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Andrew A. Fahie's attorney files for his release as Bond Appeal is delayed
MIAMI, Florida, USA- The attorney representing former Premier of the Virgin Islands (VI) Mr Andrew A. Fahie has filed a motion to dismiss the appeal by the US Justice Department, on the grounds that the appeal has taken too long to be filed.
'It’s not my job to proclaim' Andrew A. Fahie 'innocent or guilty'- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance, Agriculture and Fisheries Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said it has been a challenge establishing communication with former Virgin Islands' Premier Andrew A. Fahie, who remains imprisoned in Miami, Florida.
Najan Christopher identified as 'rogue public officer'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Word reaching our news centre from sources within the National Unity Government is that Director of the International Affairs Secretariat Najan Christopher has been identified as the public officer who prepared the letter from the Premier’s Office that purports to endorse former Premier Andrew A. Fahie’s notice to a Florida Federal court that he is immune from arrest.
VI Premier will plead ‘not guilty’- Hon Fahie’s attorney
MIAMI, Florida, USA- Arrested Premier of the Virgin Islands Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) will be pleading ‘not guilty’ when he attends a preliminary hearing set for a Florida court on May 13, 2022.
'Andrew A. Fahie has lost the moral authority to lead VI'- Dr the Hon Wheatley
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – In remarks delivered today, May 5, 2022, in the House of Assembly shortly after moving a motion for the removal of current Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1) as leader of the Virgin Islands (VI), Acting Premier Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says the territory must send a clear message that Hon Fahie is no longer its leader.
‘I distance myself from those allegations’ facing Premier Fahie– Hon Kye M. Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has distanced himself from the allegations facing Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1) who was arrested on drug and money laundering conspiracy charges on United States (US) soil on April 28, 2022.
Premier Fahie denied diplomatic immunity by US Court
MIAMI, Florida, USA- Arrested Premier of the Virgin Islands Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has been denied diplomatic immunity by the United States District Court Southern District of Florida.
Premier Fahie requests release from US prison via diplomatic immunity
MIAMI, Florida, USA- Incarcerated Premier of the Virgin Islands (VI) Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has asked a Florida judge to release him from custody, citing diplomatic immunity.
Dr the Hon Wheatley voted Chairman of VIP; Tipped for Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the shocking incarceration of Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1) in Miami on Thursday, April 28, 2022, the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Congress met this evening, April 30, 2022, and has unanimously voted for Acting Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) to become the new Chairman of the VIP.
‘We do not believe UK direct rule is necessary!’- Bishop John I. Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Local clergyman and community activist in the Virgin Islands, Bishop John I. Cline says he will stand firm against any attempts of direct rule by the UK, which will result in it taking control of the Virgin Islands away from Virgin Islanders.