In the United States females will no longer have a federal constitutional right to an abortion after the Supreme Court overturned the ruling in the case Roe v. Wade this morning. Roe v. Wade is a landmark decision of the U.S. Supreme Court in which the Court ruled nearly five decades ago that the Constitution … Continued
Former Premier Andrew Fahie has filed a motion in the United States District Court Southern District of Florida to have his upcoming deadlines for filings extended. The motion was filed by Fahie’s attorney Theresa Van Vliet who cited continuous technical difficulties by the United States Government as the main reason for the motion. Van Vliet … Continued
Former Premier Andrew Fahie has pleaded not guilty to his three charges of conspiracy to import a controlled substance, conspiracy to engage in money laundering, and attempted money laundering. Fahie’s arraignment was held today before a U.S federal court in Miami, where he was required to enter his plea on the three charges. He is … Continued
Former Premier Andrew Fahie has been granted bond in the sum of $1 million but must prove that the money for his bail is from a legitimate source before being released from custody. This follows the ruling handed down by U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams on Tuesday May 24. According to the Miami Herald, Judge … Continued
Roadtown Wholesale Group of Companies has announced that it will be undertaking a decontamination process in its warehouse and retail shelves, following the recall of a number of JIF Peanut Butter products due to Salmonella contamination. This was confirmed in a recent media release by the local supermarket which urged all consumers with affected products … Continued
Premier Honourable Andrew Fahie will be required to remain behind bars after his approved $500,000 bond was appealed by United States (U.S) prosecutors on Wednesday. This was confirmed by international media company Nationwide News which said the bond that initially was granted by Judge Alicia Otazo Reyes of the U.S. District Court for the Southern … Continued
Premier Honourable Andrew Fahie has been granted a $500,000 corporate bond which means he could likely be released from federal detention in Miami prior to his May 25 arraignment. This was confirmed by international media news sites which said the decision came as a surprise after federal court Judge Alicia Otazo-Reyes rejected the prosecutors’ argument … Continued
Premier Andrew Fahie’s request for diplomatic immunity has been rejected by the United States Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Florida. This is according to a document obtained by 284News which said that the ‘Notice of Invocation of Immunity’ which was submitted by the premier’s attorney Theresa Van Vliet was not applicable to Premier Fahie . … Continued
The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) has released a statement on the ongoing situation in the BVI. The OECS says “The OECS has noted the position taken by the duly elected Government of the BVI which, while welcoming the recommendations arising from the Inquiry, rejects the intention of the British Government to impose direct … Continued
A statement released by U.S. Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett confirms the approval of her Virgin Islands Visa Waiver Act (H.R. 5460). According to Plaskett, The Act would allow the Department of Homeland Security to approve nonimmigrant visitor visa waivers for entry into the U.S. Virgin Islands for up to 45 days, primarily for residents of … Continued
