Beautiful Virgin Islands

Thursday, Jun 26, 2025

DEA probing gov’t official? No comment on internal matter, says Gov’s Office

DEA probing gov’t official? No comment on internal matter, says Gov’s Office

Unconfirmed reports reaching BVI News is that the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is currently involved in a matter relating to a senior government official in the BVI.
In an attempt to confirm these reports, BVI News reached out to the Governor’s Office — which authorises DEA operations in the territory — and posed this question:

We’ve received reports that a senior member of the Finance Ministry/Public Service was recently arrested and handed over to the US Drug Enforcement Agency. What can the Governor’s Office tell us about this?

In response, the Governor’s Office told our news centre: “Thanks for your message. The Governor’s Office does not comment on internal personnel matters.”

BVI News also posed the same question to Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley.

He has not responded.

At a press conference last week, media personality Cindy Rosan also asked Premier Wheatley to confirm whether a senior member of the Ministry of Finance was arrested and handed over to the DEA.

But before the Premier could respond, Chief Information Officer Desiree Smith, who was moderating the press conference, shut down the question.

These developments have come at a time when BVI News also received and verified reports that a former Postmaster General was arrested last week on suspicion of theft. The individual is suspected of siphoning money from government’s coffers via the BVI Post.

However, our news centre has not been able to confirm whether this is the same reported case involving the DEA.

Back in April, residents became aware that the DEA had a heavy presence in the BVl after the US law enforcement agency arrested and charged former Premier Andrew Fahie on drug and money laundering charges.

At that time, they indicated via a court affidavit that they were not done with the BVI, as they were still searching for “Government Official 1” — a high-ranking operative alleged to have facilitated the passage of illicit drugs through the territory’s waters.

Government Official 1 was also allegedly described by the former Premier as being controlled by ‘many employers’.
Newsletter

Related Articles

Beautiful Virgin Islands
0:00
0:00
Close
Russian Shadow Payments via Cryptocurrency Reach $9 Billion
Explosions Rock Doha as Iranian Missiles Target Qatar
“You Have 12 Hours to Flee”: Israeli Threat Campaign Targets Surviving Iranian Officials
Macron and Merz: Europe must arm itself in an unstable world
Germany and Italy Under Pressure to Repatriate $245bn of Gold from US Vaults
Airlines Evaluate Flight Cancellations Amid Escalating US-Iran Tensions
Starmer Invites Innovators to Join Government Talent Scheme
UK Economy’s Strong Opening Quarter Shows Signs of Cooling
Harrods Seeks Court Order to Secure Al Fayed Estate for Victims
BA and Singapore Airlines Cancel Dubai Flights Amid Middle East Tensions
Trump Faces Backlash from MAGA Base Over Iran Strikes
Meta Bets $14 B on Alexandr Wang to Drive AI Ambitions
WATCH: Israeli forces show the aftermath of a massive airstrike at Iran's Isfahan nuclear site
FedEx Founder Fred Smith, ‘Heart and Soul’ of the Company, Dies at 80
Chinese Factories Shift Away from U.S. Amid Trump‑Era Tariffs
Pimco Seizes Opportunity in Japan’s Dislocated Bond Market
Labubu Doll Drives Pop Mart to Status as China’s Most Valuable Toy Maker
Global Coal Demand Defies Paris Accord Goals
We have new information and breaking details to share about what is shaping up to be a historic air campaign tonight
Six Massive Bombs Dropped on Fordow; Trump: 'A Historic Moment for the U.S., Israel, and the World'
Fordow: Deeply Buried Iranian Enrichment Site in U.S.–Israel Crosshairs
United States Conducts Precision Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Sites
US strikes Iran nuclear sites, Trump says
Pakistan to nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize.
BBC Demands Perplexity AI Immediately Stop Using Its Content
Telegram Founder: I Will Leave My Fortune to Over 100 of My Children
Political Turmoil Resurfaces in Belgium Amid Economic Concerns
Fed policymakers divided on timing of interest rate cuts
Trump signals imminent agreement with Harvard University
Inheritance tax referendum alarms Swiss billionaire community
Japan cancels bilateral security meeting amid US defence demands
AI skeptic Emily Bender warns that ‘the emperor has no clothes’
Israel Confirms Assassination of Quds Force Commander in Tehran
16 Billion Login Credentials Leaked in Unprecedented Cybersecurity Breach
Senate hearing on who was 'really running' Biden White House kicks off
Iranian Military Officers Reportedly Seek Contact with Reza Pahlavi, Signal Intent to Defect
FBI and Senate Investigate Allegations of Chinese Plot to Influence the 2020 Election in Biden’s Favor Using Fake U.S. Driver’s Licenses
Vietnam Emerges as Luxury Yacht Destination for Ultra‑Rich
Plans to Sell Dutch Embassy in Bangkok Face Local Opposition
China's Iranian Oil Imports Face Disruption Amid Escalating Middle East Tensions
Trump's $5 Million 'Trump Card' Visa Program Draws Nearly 70,000 Applicants
DGCA Finds No Major Safety Concerns in Air India's Boeing 787 Fleet
Airlines Reroute Flights Amid Expanding Middle East Conflict Zones
Elon Musk's xAI Seeks $9.3 Billion in Funding Amid AI Expansion
Trump Demands Iran's Unconditional Surrender Amid Escalating Conflict
Israeli Airstrike Targets Iranian State TV in Central Tehran
President Trump is leaving the G7 summit early and has ordered the National Security Council to the Situation Room
Taiwan Imposes Export Ban on Chips to Huawei and SMIC
Israel has just announced plans to strike Tehran again, and in response, Trump has urged people to evacuate
Netanyahu Signals Potential Regime Change in Iran
×