Najan Christopher identified as 'rogue public officer'
The letter was later disavowed by now Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7).
The letter, dated May 3, 2022, which carries the letterhead of the Office of the Premier and is stamped by the International Affairs Secretariat, appears to endorse the Premier's argument for diplomatic immunity.
The letter was requested by the former Premier’s Attorney, Theresa Van Vliet.
Drs Wheatley & O’Neal-Morton not aware
Dr Wheatley said at the time the letter was issued he was in the House of Assembly and Permanent Secretary in the Premier’s Office Dr Carolyn O’Neal-Morton was at her desk “attending to her normal duties”.
The now Premier noted earlier this week that both he and Dr O’Neal-Morton were unaware of the correspondence and blamed it on a “rogue public officer”.
He also noted that the "rogue public officer" would be “investigated” and the letter did not reflect the position of the Virgin Islands' Government.
Fahie was Premier @ the time- Christopher
It is our understanding that, when questioned, Ms Christopher said at the time she dispatched the letter Mr Fahie was still the Premier and she was in her right to take instructions from the Premier.
It was only yesterday, May 5, 2022, that a motion of no confidence against Mr Andrew A. Fahie was passed in the House of Assembly, stripping him of the Premier's title.
When reached by our newsroom, Ms Christopher said: “I do not wish to comment.”
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114 Responses to “Najan Christopher identified as 'rogue public officer'”
She did not consult the attorney general, did not consult the permanent secretary, did not consult the acting premier, did not consult the governor. She is either a fool or equally corrupt.
She should be dealt with appropriately.
18 For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, and by smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive.
The Gazette of 26 April, 2022 SPECIFICALLY STATES, "NOW THEREFORE, I, JOHN RANKIN, CMG, GOVERNOR OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS, IN THE DISCHARGE OF THE DUTY IMPOSED ON ME VBY SECTION 55(1) OF THE SAID ORDER, DO HEREBY AUTHORIZE THE DEPUTY PREMIER, DR. THE HONOURABLE NATALIO D. WHEATLEY, TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS CONFERRED ON THE PREMIER UNDER HE SAID ORDER, DURING THE ABSENCE OF THE PREMIER FROM THE Virgin Islands FROM 24TH APRIL, 2022."
SHE KNOWS PROTOCOL AND WILFULLY BROKE IT!!!!!
We are dealing with Law and order and also a COI. We have to put the proper actions in place to build back the BVI.
Or did she simply act on her own.....
Degrees DO NOT TEACH MORALS OR COMMON SENSE.
This is not justice Showda be careful
THIS IS ABOUT BREAKING RULES, IGNORANCE AND STUPIDITY!
And may I ask, what breaking rules, ignorance and stupidity has she committed?
Ms. Christoper is the International Affairs Secretariat of the Premier's Office , a high level position from even prior to 2008 when I was there. The former premier was ousted yesterday 5th May her letter was written on 3rd. In that regard it was a letter legally written, though morally questionable .
So you all need to stop sounding like empty kerosene cans and go pray.
The Gazette of 26 April, 2022 SPECIFICALLY STATES, "NOW THEREFORE, I, JOHN RANKIN, CMG, GOVERNOR OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS, IN THE DISCHARGE OF THE DUTY IMPOSED ON ME VBY SECTION 55(1) OF THE SAID ORDER, DO HEREBY AUTHORIZE THE DEPUTY PREMIER, DR. THE HONOURABLE NATALIO D. WHEATLEY, TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS CONFERRED ON THE PREMIER UNDER HE SAID ORDER, DURING THE ABSENCE OF THE PREMIER FROM THE Virgin Islands FROM 24TH APRIL, 2022."
Regardless, she CANNOT WRITE SUCH A LETTER ON BEHALF OF THE PREMIER’S OFFICE WITHOUT THE KNOWING OF THE PERSON HOLDING THE POSITION OF AG. PREMIER.
Natalio held that Ag. Premier post from 24 April, 2022 to 5 May, 2022z
You just said it - perform functions of Premier. SHE KNEW IT WAS TO GO THROUGH NATALIO AS ACTING PREMIER.
He was Acting as Premier during that time PLUS the corrupt girl KNEW HIS RESIGNATION WAS REQUESTED BEFORE THAT LETTER WAS WRITTEN.
STOP EXHIBITING YOUR IGNORANCE.
That’s the crime.
" The office of the Premier of the Virgin Islands hereby request on behalf of the Government of the Virgin Islands the Immediate and Unconditional release of the Honorable Andrew A. Fahie from U.S custody and his immediate return and free passage to the Virgin Islands."
This is aa criminal offence, she was out of order, breach of trust. She didn't have the authority to sign such letter must less demand his release.
If just like you going to the bank for the loan and you disclosed you are employed by AF and the ask for employment letter and call AF for confirmation and AF confirm. Then next day you quit or fired does that makes the letter fraudulent or invalid....I think not.
People out her ruing peoples name and some of them are the ones that actually doing the right things.
Sometimes we really need to think.
The BVI Gov going get what’s coming for them.
THIS IS WHY THE TERRITORY IS WHERE IT IS AT RIGHT NOW THEN YOU WANT TO BE UP AND DOWN PROTESTING IN FEAR!!!!!
SHE KNOWS BETTER AND DID WHAT SHE PLEASED!
IT IS NO WONDER SHE PUT A DIFFERENT SIGNATURE ON THE LETTER CLAIMING DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITY THAN THE SIGNATURE ON THE LETTER TO MIAMI AIRPORT (COURT FILINGS EXHIBIT DOCUMENT) REQUESTING SPECIAL PRIVILEGES FOR FAHIE WHILE TRAVELLING.
GOVERNOR, REMOVE THE CORRUPT OFFICERS.
This is no little letter to confirm that ‘at present AF is Premier …’
It is that, but it is also an official BVI Gov demand that he be released. That’s not something she can do from her little desk and we all know that.
Your sympathy for her has made you blind in one eye.
And again, who are you to demand the immediate release of anyone from lawful custody anyway. We should not be blindly loyal to anyone, if we are indeed working for the good of our country.
those we elected in good faith formed a united political group….do you think wheatley could have force marlon, mitch or mark to do what they did
is it true?
is it right?
is it honorable?
is it just?
some of them especially some in NHI, SSB think the department belongs to them….some of them will quickly hinder rather than help
every DOG have its day
HE IS A TRAITOR TO THIS TERRITORY.
He turned his back on the country when he was setting up passage for dope to come on the seaport and Money to land on the airport
You first...
These are the wrong things we must acknowledge is WRONG, and will continue to support corruption in high and low places
NO CONSCIENCE!!!!!!! Fooling Most of the People!!!
You could be the nicest person in the world to others and still a murderer, rapist, molester, drug dealer, etc.
You have NO POINT!!
Unity Govt, let’s see you handle this and set a CLEAR EXAMPLE!!!!
Who signed the letter?, A official significant document like that, must come from and authorize by the Governor, or the Deputy Premier or AG
And I will say majority of the people that are backing AF are mostly those that are from the 1st district
Willful blind spots like this are why we are where we are.
Full speed ahead with the COI recommendations. please
The real beauty of a person comes from their strong character, honesty, loyalty and sense of responsibility. When a person loses these values, no matter how beautiful they look physically, they become unattractive.
The real test of integrity happens when we go through a tough time. In the most difficult times of life, you may come across an opportunity that might demand your integrity. If you are able to preserve your values of life at that time, you will not only be successful but feel strong in yourself.
Always hold on to your integrity. Tough time won’t last forever but if integrity falls, you will fall in your own eyes.”
Dr Bhawna Gautam
1 : a dishonest or worthless person : scoundrel. 2 : a mischievous person : scamp. 3 : vagrant, tramp. 4 : a horse inclined to shirk or misbehave.
Wow!! Strong words