Son of former BVI Port Director gets prison sentence in Florida

Kadeem Maynard, the son of former British Virgin Islands Ports Managing Director Oleanvine Pickering Maynard, has been sentenced to  57 months in prison for his involvement in a drug trafficking and money laundering scheme.

In June, Maynard, along with his mother, Oleanvine Pickering Maynard, who formerly held the position of Managing Director at the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA), pleaded guilty to cocaine trafficking conspiracy.

Justice Kathleen Williams renders verdict

Florida judge Kathleen Williams presided over Maynard’s sentencing, which also includes an additional 5 years of supervised release, as documented in the court’s docket. 

In addition to the prison term and supervised release, a special assessment of $100 in damages was levied against Maynard.

Appeal rights and future proceedings

Maynard was informed of his right to appeal his sentence within 14 days of its entry into the docket. 

Additionally, the court clarified that a judgment in the criminal case will be issued separately from the court’s minute entry.

Postponement of Oleanvine Maynard’s sentencing

The sentencing for Oleanvine Maynard, Kadeem Maynard’s mother, has been rescheduled to January 18, 2024, after initially being set for August 21. 

Her fate in the case remains pending.

Awaiting trial: Former Premier Andrew Fahie

Meanwhile, former Premier Andrew Fahie, originally co-charged alongside the Maynards with conspiracy to commit money laundering, attempted money laundering, conspiracy to import cocaine, and racketeering, continues to await trial.

 He has been released on a $1 million bond.

Fahie’s trial is slated to commence on January 8, 2024.