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‘I distance myself from those allegations’ facing Premier Fahie– Hon Kye M. Rymer

First-term legislator and Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has distanced himself from the damning allegations facing Premier of the Virgin Islands, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1). Photo: GIS/File
Premier of the Virgin Islands Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) was arrested on drug and money laundering conspiracy charges on United States (US) soil on April 28, 2022. Photo: GIS/File
Premier of the Virgin Islands Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) was arrested on drug and money laundering conspiracy charges on United States (US) soil on April 28, 2022. Photo: GIS/File
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.

The Minister in a statement said, “While I respect due process and the presumption of innocence that is the right of all persons accused of wrong-doing, I do not condone the alleged actions of the Premier, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie, that have led to his arrest in the United States, and I distance myself from those allegations.”

Hon Rymer added that as a Virgin Islander, he takes pride in the rich heritage and the legacy of VI’s fore-parents, who have endured many struggles.

He said these struggles, “ensure that our birthright to these Islands remains in our hands and that we continue to build our society into the home that everyone can be proud of."

Leadership built on trust - Hon Rymer 

According to the Minister, leadership and public office are held on trust on behalf of the people and anyone who knowingly and for selfish reasons violates this sacred duty, dishonours generations past, present and future.

He said since taking office in 2019, he has dedicated his nights and days to the single purpose of developing the Virgin Islands and lifting the quality of life of the VI people.

“I, therefore, share in the hurt and outrage that our people are feeling at this time.”

The first-term legislator added that the self-seeking personal actions of a few; however, do not and must not define the people of the VI and he pledged to always honour the trust the Virgin Islands people have placed in him.

8 Responses to “‘I distance myself from those allegations’ facing Premier Fahie– Hon Kye M. Rymer”

  • Madea (05/05/2022, 11:38) Like (8) Dislike (8) Reply
    Why it take a week for him to say it then?
  • island man (05/05/2022, 11:45) Like (12) Dislike (1) Reply
    nah bro. let the facts distance you not words
  • vi (05/05/2022, 11:46) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    Just do it right and show it
  • A leader (05/05/2022, 11:49) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
    I respect Hon. Rymer. He doesn’t curse bad words, he doesn’t smoke, He doesn’t drink alcohol and he hardly eats junk food. Hon. Rymer from the get-go has been doing what he was hired to do. I know it can be and it must have been overwhelming for him; But happy his testimony is different from others. Hon. Rymer I wish you and the ministry all the best…..
  • yo is a coward (05/05/2022, 12:00) Like (6) Dislike (7) Reply
    Not a real soldier
  • Rubber Duck (05/05/2022, 12:56) Like (9) Dislike (5) Reply
    Too late. You condoned hie every action and fawned on him for three and a half years.

    Forever tainted.
  • Dakar man in SXM (05/05/2022, 13:19) Like (5) Dislike (2) Reply
    Imagine they tax your hard earn money sent thru WESTERN UNION AND MONEY GRAM, but the plane from Opa Locka executive airport was coming with 700,000 dollars. Who taxed that dope money
  • oh yea (05/05/2022, 18:14) Like (4) Dislike (6) Reply
    But you were one of them who voted in favor of the committee to decide if the Government should pay for Willock bill after saying how he should be spanked and you still voted in favor of the committee. That was your opportunity to rise up and do the right thing. Now you talking about distancing yourself? I am not convince. You too sir, was part of the problem and you too must go!


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