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Premier Fahie condemns latest ‘fake-news' attack on VI

- article falsely purports Premier Fahie is risking 10-year-prison term over financial scheme
Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has condemned what he described as malicious and fake news, an article that began circulating this morning on internet and social media channels under the headline, 'FINANCIAL INSPECTION: Andrew Fahie risks 10 years in prison for Virgin Islanders using his new app to 'get rich too fast.' Photo: VINO/File
Premier Fahie has alerted members of the public that the fake news publication purports to a type of euro-news site that contains several links that leads to malware. Photo: Facebook
Premier Fahie has alerted members of the public that the fake news publication purports to a type of euro-news site that contains several links that leads to malware. Photo: Facebook
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has condemned what he described as malicious and fake news, an article that began circulating this morning on internet and social media channels under the headline, “FINANCIAL INSPECTION: Andrew Fahie risks 10 years in prison for Virgin Islanders using his new app to "get rich too fast."

According to the Premier, the article went on to list as a sub-headline, “Virgin Islander citizens are already raking in millions of dollars from home using this "wealth loophole" - but is it legitimate?”

Premier Fahie said in alerting members of the public that the publication purports to a type of euro-news site that contains several links that leads to malware.

“Which means that they can cause your computers, mobile phones and other devices to be infected and your personal information such as your banking passwords to be compromised.”

In debunking what he calls falsehoods in the article, the Premier said:

  1. There is no Body in the Virgin Islands named the "Virgin Islander Financial Supervisory Body", as quoted and referenced in the false-news publication.
  1. There is no bitcoin or other crypto platform in the Virgin Islands called “Bitcoin Revolution”, as quoted and referenced in the false-news publication.
  1. Since this platform does not exist, it follows that claims that myself and “thousands of Virgin Islanders” have become sudden millionaires or are earning large amounts of money from this fictitious platform are false.
  1. Neither in my personal capacity nor as Premier have I facilitated any interview with this fake-news website, and any and all statements attributed to coming from me – especially from any kind of interview – are 100 percent fabrications.
  1. There is no media organization in the Virgin Islands by the name “Virgin Islands Radio,” as quoted and referenced in the false-news publication. This is a well-known fact to everyone.

Hon Fahie reminded that about 11 months ago, another fake-news publication was circulated online which made similar outrageous and fabricated claims.

”This latest round of attack against me as the elected leader of the Virgin Islands, and also against the wider Virgin Islands public – and our Territory’s international reputation, has come in the midst of a Commission of Inquiry in which the Virgin Islands’ political status hangs in the balance, is very curious, and we condemn it,” he said.

Up to press time VINO was unable to view the fake news article or obtain a link to it.

18 Responses to “Premier Fahie condemns latest ‘fake-news' attack on VI ”

  • ... (10/05/2021, 16:41) Like (9) Dislike (65) Reply
    its the Russians along with funny man trying to get the premier
  • one eye (10/05/2021, 17:46) Like (6) Dislike (2) Reply
    Well sir think to tell the king
  • Xxxx (10/05/2021, 19:48) Like (11) Dislike (8) Reply
    Stay focus Andrew the people will speak in. 2023
    • @Xxxx (11/05/2021, 09:30) Like (19) Dislike (1) Reply
      Wa them suppose to be focusing on they don't do besides promote and encourage people to be "Liars" Instead Of "Leaders"
    • tip (13/05/2021, 07:19) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      We need to speak now! Why wait for two more years of the inevitable?
  • gfhgfhgfhf (10/05/2021, 20:48) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
  • Ghost (10/05/2021, 22:00) Like (3) Dislike (11) Reply
    Don’t worry with them Hon. Premier.. If God Be for you, Who can be against you..their wicked plans will always be cancelled and shall never come to pass.. stay in faith and walk in God - He Got you..
  • tola (10/05/2021, 23:12) Like (5) Dislike (8) Reply
    BVI Islanders are the envy of many British politicians and Many others who live in the mother country England. The peaceful nature of these islands and the prosperity of the BVI islanders when compared to the average citizens of London, makes the colonial masters angry. THE ISLAND THEY ORIGINALLY NEGLECTED is now prosperous. " the ugly ducklyn is now the beautiful financial swan. Thanks to the hard work of the BVI leaders and BVI islanders. The English ghost writers will not stop. Some are within your midst , some are in England.. Thry have an agenda. However Masa day done. It gone. Bless up BVI.
  • No Smoke (11/05/2021, 06:22) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    https://www.internationalinvestment.net/news/4008193/british-virgin-islands-launch-digital-currency
  • Really (11/05/2021, 06:54) Like (9) Dislike (2) Reply
    May 1, 2019. Premier Andrew Fahie announced last week that government has launched a partnership with LIFElabs.io, a cryptocurrency management company, which he claimed would help provide a “rapid cash response” in the event of emergencies.
  • Fake but not fiction (11/05/2021, 06:59) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    On the Governments own website
    http://www.bvi.gov.vg/media-centre/bvi-and-lifelabsio-enters-first-its-kind-partnership-provide-blockchain-based-financial
  • Dancing in the sunshine (11/05/2021, 08:22) Like (5) Dislike (8) Reply
    The Hon. Premier is being attacked from all fronts. However, once he keeps focusing on moving the territory forward with the help of God all the enemies will scatter. From the Hot Seat to Funny Man. I will go all out to ensure that he wins again. May God continues to bless the Premier and the Virgin Islands. Time will tell.
    • @dancing in the sunshine (11/05/2021, 09:56) Like (4) Dislike (4) Reply
      DID ANDREW BEEN A GOOD LEADER AND TELL THE PEOPLE THAT THIS VACCINE IS NOT GOOD!?!?!? DID THEY STATE WHAT IS IN THE VACCINE THAT CAN STOP THE VIRUS!?!?!? IF IT ISN'T BENEFICIAL TO ME WHY HARASS ME ABOUT IT FOR!?!?!? WE NEED MORE ANSWERS CAUSE WE ARE NOT UNEDUCATED FOOLS...DON'T SETTLE FOR BS PERIOD!!!
  • IF THEY ONLY KNOW!!! (11/05/2021, 09:57) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    MUST WATCH ON NETFLIX- THE BARRIER

    EDUCATE YOURSELF AND OTHERS
  • WHAT!!! (11/05/2021, 13:48) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is NOT fake news or attack on the V.I. it is simply a scam using the name of someone in the community that they hope may influence people.
  • Westside (11/05/2021, 15:26) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Dont give up on the brink of a miracle because God is not through blessing you.
  • 1st District Woman (12/05/2021, 16:15) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    Fahie they are more with you than those against


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