Mystiq Flax Charles, winner of the 2026 Virgin Islands Model of the Year Competition, has signed with JG Management USVI and Sandi Bass International, according to a May 6 announcement by Jason Gardener.

Gardener said in a Facebook post that Mystiq will be represented under a mother agency agreement, with the agencies responsible for guiding his career and securing international opportunities.

“Mystiq Flax Charles officially signed to JG Management USVI and Sandi Bass International. We are now his official Mother Agent that will guide his career,” Gardener stated.

Mystiq is scheduled to travel to New York City in July for placement opportunities as part of the next stage of his development in the fashion industry.

His signing follows his recent win at the 2026 Virgin Islands Model of the Year Competition, where he secured the top title. According to earlier reporting by Jahphix Television, the competition showcased emerging talent from across the territory, with Mystiq standing out among contestants.

The Virgin Islands Model of the Year Competition serves as a platform for aspiring models, offering exposure and opportunities to connect with regional and international agencies.

With his signing, Mystiq is expected to begin pursuing opportunities in international markets as agencies work to place him with global brands and campaigns.

The fallout from the arrest and conviction of former Premier Andrew Fahie continues to affect governance, public trust and the Virgin Islands’ relationship with the United Kingdom, according to concerns raised during the May 5, broadcast of Honestly Speaking with Claude Skelton Cline.

During the program, Claude Skelton Cline called for a national discussion on the long-term impact of the situation, urging acknowledgment of its consequences and the need for internal accountability.

Fahie, who served as premier from 2019 to 2022, was arrested in April 2022 in Miami on charges linked to a cocaine importation and money laundering scheme. He was later convicted in 2024 and sentenced to more than 11 years in prison.

His arrest triggered a political crisis in the territory, including a no-confidence vote that removed him from office and led to a change in leadership. It also followed a Commission of Inquiry that had already identified concerns about governance and accountability within the government.

Skelton Cline said the events surrounding Fahie’s arrest and conviction have had lasting implications for the territory’s progress and its international standing, particularly in its dealings with the United Kingdom.

He said the issue has not been fully addressed at a national level, including within the House of Assembly, and argued that the country has yet to confront the broader institutional and social impact.

“You cannot heal what you refuse to acknowledge,” he said.

He also called for a balanced approach, urging residents to separate their personal regard for Fahie from the consequences of the events, while addressing the structural weaknesses exposed.

The case drew international attention and led to discussions in the United Kingdom about the possibility of direct rule over the territory. A compromise arrangement allowed the elected government to remain in place while implementing governance reforms.

Motorists traveling through Sea Cow’s Bay are being advised to expect temporary traffic delays as upgrades to the water transmission system and ongoing roadworks continue in the area.

The Ministry of Communications and Works said the works include improvements to the water infrastructure as well as the installation of a sub-base along the westbound lane of the Sea Cow’s Bay Road Project.

Drivers are being urged to follow instructions from traffic personnel and to exercise caution while traveling through the construction zone.

The ministry said the works are part of ongoing efforts to improve infrastructure in the area and noted that disruptions are expected during the execution of the project.

Officials apologized for the inconvenience caused and said the measures are necessary to facilitate the completion of the upgrades.