PREMIER FAHIE WARNS ABOUT FAKE NEWS

Premier and Minister of Finance Andrew Fahie says Government is aware of something resembling a media report being circulating on the internet and social media channels, which item is nothing more than fake news.

Premier Fahie said that the item is designed to give the appearance that it emanates from a media house in the Virgin Islands and bears the following headline: “SPECIAL REPORT: Andrew Fahie’s Latest Investment Has The Government And Big Banks Terrified”. 

He said that the fake article portrays the Premier of the Virgin Islands, Andrew A. Fahie, as promoting – especially to Virgin Islands citizens – some kind of crypto currency wealth loophole that is guaranteed to transform anyone into a millionaire within 3-4 months, among a host of other claims.

The Premier is warning the national and international community that the entire purported article is a fabrication. It is Fake News. No such interview, as stated in the item, was conducted by the Premier – whether with NEWS2 NEWSCASE, the BBC or any local news media. All the quotes attributed to the Premier are fake and fraudulent. No such financial investment programme as promoted by the fake article exists in the Virgin Islands. 

“It is unfortunate that persons would find time to engage in malicious smear tactics and fabricate stories to deliberately misinform the public about the work of the Government of the Virgin Islands, and worse yet to prey on unsuspecting, innocent persons by piquing their curiosity with fake, sensational publications.”

Hon. Andrew Fahie

According to Premier Fahie, the consequences for persons who fall victim to whatever scam is being perpetrated by this fake news and fake websites can be very devastating. 

He said as such, he is appealing to members of the community to assist in conveying this message to their family, friends, co-workers and the wider public, so that persons can be aware and avoid harm.