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Pickering-Maynard sentenced to 9 years imprisonment for drug smuggling plot

Former Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard was today, June 20, 2024, sentenced to 9 years in prison for her involvement in a drug smuggling plot. Photo: Facebook/File
Former Premier Andrew A. Fahie will be sentenced on August 5, 2024. Photo: VINO/File
Former Premier Andrew A. Fahie will be sentenced on August 5, 2024. Photo: VINO/File
 Kadeem S. Maynard, the son of former BVI Ports Authority Managing Director Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard, was sentenced in a Miami court to 57 months in jail on Monday, November 20, 2023, for his role in a scheme to traffic cocaine from Colombia through the [British] Virgin Islands to the US mainland. Photo: Team of Reporters
Kadeem S. Maynard, the son of former BVI Ports Authority Managing Director Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard, was sentenced in a Miami court to 57 months in jail on Monday, November 20, 2023, for his role in a scheme to traffic cocaine from Colombia through the [British] Virgin Islands to the US mainland. Photo: Team of Reporters
MIAMI, Florida, USA- United States District Judge Kathleen M. Williams today, June 20, 2024, sentenced former Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard to 9 years in prison for her involvement in a drug smuggling plot that also implicated her son Kadeem S. Maynard and former premier Andrew A. Fahie.

Pickering-Maynard, who also served as Labour Commissioner, will serve an additional five years of supervised release.

Judge Williams opted for a sentence below the advisory range of 11 years and three months to 14 years, citing Maynard's acceptance of responsibility, absence of a prior criminal record, medical issues and her age.

Plea deal

Pickering-Maynard had pleaded guilty to the cocaine conspiracy charges as part of a plea deal with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to testify against Mr Fahie.

Her son, Kadeem S. Maynard, also pleaded guilty to cocaine conspiracy charges as part of a similar plea deal and was sentenced on November 20, 2023, to 57 months in prison for conspiracy to import cocaine into the United States.

Meanwhile, Mr Fahie, 53, who was found guilty on February 8, 2024, on charges of drug smuggling, money laundering, and racketeering, after he was arrested at a Miami Airport on April 28, 2022, will be sentenced on August 5, 2024.

His lawyers have requested a minimum 10-year sentence.

50 Responses to “Pickering-Maynard sentenced to 9 years imprisonment for drug smuggling plot”

  • Chicken tenders (20/06/2024, 17:46) Like (82) Dislike (13) Reply
    If Pickering got 9yrs and she took a plea deal

    What fat Albert getting?!? Lmfaooo

    Had yah chance big Andrew but you choose to fight

    Go kick being somebody's playmate

    Luckily the USA got this case bcuz if bvi justice system got it then we was in trouble

    This is a Win for the bvi people!!!

    • Sow (20/06/2024, 19:11) Like (20) Dislike (2) Reply
      Andrew a done deal
      • Madussa (20/06/2024, 23:10) Like (43) Dislike (0) Reply
        I am so disappointed in both of them. They had nice lives living without the GREED, but now families have been destroyed and trust is gone forever.
    • JCk (21/06/2024, 04:23) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
      You're correct,have you noticed when there is a drug bust everyone trying to run bvi cost line or to get cought in the bvi because you only spending 6 months in prison then your free on the streets again.
  • Reply (20/06/2024, 17:51) Like (16) Dislike (74) Reply
    FREE THE DREW
  • lord o. (20/06/2024, 17:52) Like (34) Dislike (4) Reply
    Something ain adding up. She had a deal, testified against Foy, yet still get 14 yrs, 9 yrs more than her son. It simple means that she is not talking, she is not ratting...It means if Foy don't become a Rat and for his not guilty plea no way he getting Minimum. He looking at 25 yrs. Minimum. If he gets the minimum 10 yrs you know he turned informant...
    • Oh Lord, lord o! (20/06/2024, 20:22) Like (5) Dislike (11) Reply
      You didn’t read the headline. Let alone the article. They say, clearly, that she recieved a nine (9) year sentence.
      • 5 yrs Supervisor released (21/06/2024, 03:36) Like (23) Dislike (2) Reply
        You trying to correct and insult the blogger but you are the one not understanding what you are reading.. her sentence is 14 yrs 4 month of which she will spend 9yrs 4 months in Prison and the next 5yrs she would be released under supervision. Still adds up to 14yrs 4 mths.
    • 9 vs 14 (20/06/2024, 20:33) Like (17) Dislike (1) Reply
      She did get a deal. Simple Math!!!! Judge give her 9yrs in Prison instead of the full 14.
      • 9 vs 14. Read n understand (21/06/2024, 03:42) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
        She get 14 yrs 4 months, she will spend 9yrs 4 months in lock down and the other 5 out of lock down but her freedom still taken away, she has to walk around with a tracking device 24 /7 that monitors, what she says, what she does, where she goes..all inclusive of her sentence.
        • Outside prospective (21/06/2024, 10:31) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
          In the eyes of the US, that's still considered a reduced sentence. Being locked up in hard prison for 14 years is very different from being locked up for 9 years and then given parole for five.
        • nope (21/06/2024, 13:24) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
          Supervised release just probably means checking in with probation officer etc. which is standard.
  • Wellsah (20/06/2024, 18:05) Like (18) Dislike (19) Reply
    We need that drug money right now, infrastructure bad.
  • candy (20/06/2024, 18:29) Like (3) Dislike (4) Reply
    They can't free no drew and he w
    • powder (21/06/2024, 01:05) Like (3) Dislike (6) Reply
      @ candy

      Leave the w out of it. Obviously if she was involved she would have been with the rest of them by now.

      Show some respect and class ( although, clearly you don’t have any of the latter). Do you think the U.S Federal Government gives a damn who you are when you break their laws?

      Go take several seats on your jealous behind.
  • resident (20/06/2024, 18:45) Like (25) Dislike (8) Reply
    Head Coach is getting 20 at least
  • head couch (20/06/2024, 18:45) Like (5) Dislike (37) Reply
    my people pray for me
  • Career (20/06/2024, 19:07) Like (25) Dislike (2) Reply
    Fahim should have a plea. The lawyer tricks him up and takes all his money. Maynard got 10 years. How many Fahie will get??
  • Xxxxx (20/06/2024, 19:12) Like (13) Dislike (33) Reply

    He not the first and the last me and my family stand with you premier Fahie

    • (21/06/2024, 05:24) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
      Stop using people’s name .. Use your own, always trying to mix others with allyo F*****Y????????
  • Blindman (20/06/2024, 19:27) Like (15) Dislike (3) Reply
    Andrew you at 25 yrs the least. See you when you 78 be strong work out get fit you have the time.
    • resident (21/06/2024, 09:09) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
      andrew going come back buff and scar up looking like debo from friday
  • Migoman (20/06/2024, 19:42) Like (1) Dislike (10) Reply
    Maynard will soon be home. Shes been locked up two, 7 more to go(on paper). Also, not sure how the prison time system works if an actual year is shortened like in other countries. That in addition to other factprs, like good behavior..
    She'll be home soon.
    Fahie on the other hand....wish him all the best
  • smh! (20/06/2024, 20:10) Like (28) Dislike (2) Reply
    Do not feel sorry for her or others involved. They have embarrassed the Virgin Islands as a Territory and its people. Enjoy your stay in the US version of a 5-star hotel.
    • El Demonio Negro (21/06/2024, 08:12) Like (5) Dislike (11) Reply

      So when the namesake of the hospital and his RAT FINK looking family member help those white dev*** steal 7 million of our money that didn't shame us? You colonized weak sq&&t stroke and cancer should be your dem**e. If there is a God.

    • Dee (21/06/2024, 17:44) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
      We all have sinned and needs God's mercy
  • Junie (20/06/2024, 20:29) Like (12) Dislike (3) Reply
    Well at least she finally has her answer as to her sentence. She now knows where her retirement will meet her (if God spares her life). She just has to make the best of it.
    I wish her the very best.
  • resident (20/06/2024, 20:49) Like (4) Dislike (6) Reply
    Well she already served 2 and will most likely be out in 5 plus the 5 supervised. She still sitting pretty!
  • hmm (20/06/2024, 20:55) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
    Head Coach probably getting a cool quarter
  • John (20/06/2024, 20:56) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Maynard got nine if she have Good behavior she could get less or if she have health issues let wait and see
  • ccc (20/06/2024, 21:10) Like (7) Dislike (15) Reply
    cindy rejoicing but her day is coming
    • Lucifer morningstar (21/06/2024, 08:14) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
      She will never make retirement age that's a guarantee wait for it. Screenshot this comment.
      • Native Tongue (21/06/2024, 10:16) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
        At Lucifer. Are you God? Would you make retirement? Be careful what you wish on other people. Ms.Maynard is still human. Not defending her greedy actions. Remember that.
      • @Lucifer morningstar (21/06/2024, 11:18) Like (0) Dislike (4) Reply
        Is that a treat? If it is just know that your will be found in the event something bad happens to this woman. Only criminals make such statements. You need to be reported to the police.
  • we the people (20/06/2024, 22:20) Like (5) Dislike (4) Reply
    The contractors for the project to lock up we people will also pay
  • Alert (20/06/2024, 22:34) Like (23) Dislike (2) Reply
    That's why we must not allow our children to rule or lead us. the son leads the mother to destruction.
    Plus greed drives her there as well.

    As for Fahie, the love of money is the root of all evil. Look where greed lands him. Have mercy, Lord.
  • x (20/06/2024, 23:02) Like (20) Dislike (5) Reply
    If he wants less he have to give up nyron and tattoo
    • HUNTER (21/06/2024, 00:58) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
      @ X : That’s dumb. Whoever was with Head Coach, the U.S authorities already dealt with them. What will giving up anybody from BVI have to do with his sentencing in this case?

      You people just comment to make others think you’re in the know.
    • (21/06/2024, 08:33) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
      Tattoo in big water truckthiefjng water cost from the poor who cannot afford it
      Water,a basic necessity and human right we are being denied and the drug dealer given free enterprise to sell water for big big price to poor people who get by with a few gallons however they could. Tattoo from a bunch of women preachers and holy Saturday and Sjnday worship no daddy in sight born here devils.
  • Maria Louisa Varlack (21/06/2024, 07:07) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    since the 1980s the us department of justice and the us department of state have always look into the british virgin islands as being involved with the drug cartel
  • Stealth (21/06/2024, 07:39) Like (8) Dislike (3) Reply
    Greed, avarice , quest for fast money, etc., comes at great Herculean cost for felons, family, friends, nation/territory, etc. The whole scenario, situation is rife with deceit, treachery, and betrayal, etc..Their behavior seems like a cesspool place of deceit, plots, traitorous, and vice. This is a black (black is always associated with the negative, ie, black skin, etc) letter period for the (British) VI. Life experiences of others, ie, good, bad, and ugly we all can learn from. Hopefully, this bad example can yield some good. We all make mistakes but if we don’t learn and benefit from them, shame on us.
  • @ALERT (21/06/2024, 08:07) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    BULLSH*T / SHE IS THE MOTHER , SHE WAS SUPPOSED TO STOP HE RIGHT THERE AND THEN / SHE DIDN'T HAVE A GUN TO HER HEAD / SO STOP PAINTING A PICTURE OF INNOCENCE / YOU SOUND LIKE THE CANARY ON THE YELLO SITE , WHO KEEPS HOLLERING OUT " FREE THE DREW " ABD " HE WAS SET UP " YEAH RITE , APERSON WHO WAS BRAGGING ABOUT " THIS AINT MY FIRST RODEO " ( KARMA) SET HE UP ●¿● WHEN THAT CANARY TIME COMES WE WILL HEAR " FREE ME " I GOT SET * ???? * DOWN
  • 2024 (21/06/2024, 08:43) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
    Crime comes with punishment
  • Norris Turnbull (21/06/2024, 10:11) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
    These people got what they deserved. They abused their offices with their greed and embarrassed the entire Caribbean.
  • EL DEMONIO NEGRO (21/06/2024, 11:44) Like (6) Dislike (2) Reply
    THE DOC DIDN'T STEAL OR SQUANDERED
    THE TAXPAYERS MONEY , LIKE THOSE WHO IN NOW , DOING , HE GOT RIPPED. OFF / THERE'S A DIFFERENCE INSTEAD YOU SHOULD HOLLER AT THOSE WHO ARE IN NOW TO MAKE AN EFFORT TO RETRIEVE OUR TAXPAYERS MONEY , IF THEY REALLY LOVE THEIR COUNTRY . BUT THEN AGAIN IT MIGHT DISAPPEAR
  • jj (21/06/2024, 12:07) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Shameless woman
  • VI to The Bone (24/06/2024, 08:16) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    If fahie get 15 years that's a win for him


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