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British Virgin Islands premier granted bond in US drug case

A federal judge in Miami has ruled that the premier of the British Virgin Islands can be released on a $500,000 bond, following his arrest on drug-smuggling charges in a U.S. government sting in South Florida

The Independent UK

British Virgin Islands protesters condemn UK direct rule plan

Report commissioned by Queen’s representative had called for Caribbean territory to be effectively governed by London.

Al Jazeera

British Islands premier asserts immunity in cocaine case

The premier of the British Virgin Islands is demanding his immediate release from U.S. custody, arguing he is immune from prosecution on cocaine-smuggling charges because he is the elected, constitutional head of government of the British overseas territory

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Acting premier 'very concerned' UK may take direct control over British Virgin Islands

THE acting premier of the British Virgin Islands has said he is "very concerned" at proposals saying the UK should take direct control…

The National (Scotland)

Acting premier of British Virgin Islands ‘very concerned’ by direct rule advice

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said minister for overseas territories Amanda Milling will travel to the territory for talks.

The Independent UK

UK minister sent to British Virgin Islands as premier appears in US court

Andrew Fahie, 51, was detained in Miami on Thursday over an alleged conspiracy to import a controlled substance and money laundering

Wales Online

‘He’s a little crook’: As British Virgin Islands chief faces US drug charge, his government faces crackdown

As the top politician in the sun-soaked British Virgin Islands, Andrew Alturo Fahie had spent 20 years in the trenches of the tiny British overseas territory near Puerto Rico to become its “head coach.” And he wasn’t about to lose it all in 20 minutes.

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UK should control British Virgin Islands, says report as premier arrested on drug charges

BVI’s constitution should be suspended for up to two years, a report by a British judge recommends

The Independent UK

UK minister dispatched to Virgin Islands as premier appears in court on drug trafficking charges

Andrew Fahie, 51, was detained in Miami on Thursday over an alleged conspiracy to import a controlled substance and money laundering.

The Independent UK

British Virgin Islands premier accused of smuggling cocaine

The premier of the British Virgin Islands appeared in federal court in Miami on Friday after his arrest on cocaine-smuggling charges

The Independent UK

‘Head coach wants to play’: the US drug sting that led to BVI premier’s arrest

Andrew Fahie is due in court on drug charges in Miami after arrest following months-long undercover operation

The Guardian - UK

Premier of British Virgin Islands facing drugs trafficking charges

THE premier of the British Virgin Islands (BVI), Andrew Fahie, has been arrested in the United States on drugs trafficking and money laundering…

The National (Scotland)

First Thing: Russia strikes Kyiv during UN visit to Ukraine

Zelenskiy calls for a ‘strong response’ to strikes that came hours after Biden announced US would double aid. Plus, British Virgin Islands premier arrested on cocaine charges

The Guardian - UK

U.S. officials arrest British Virgin Islands premier on drug charges

The premier, Andrew Fahie, was charged with conspiracy to import cocaine and conspiracy to launder money, according to a criminal complaint.

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British Virgin Islands Premier arrested as drug agents pose as El Chapo cartel members

Andrew Fahie was detained in Miami on Thursday morning after being caught in a sting operation by the US Drug Enforcement Agency in Miami dressed as cartel members

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