Fareda D. Sands

Fareda D. Sands, MBA, MSc, CAMS, CIRM is a highly accomplished Compliance Consultant with specialized expertise in Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT), Risk Management, Training, and Investigative Services.

With over thirty years of experience in the financial services industry, she is recognized as a strategic leader and trusted advisor in regulatory compliance and financial crime risk management. Fareda previously served as President of The Bahamas Association of Compliance Officers (BACO), where she played a pivotal role in advancing industry standards and professional development within the jurisdiction.

She is a Chartered Banker (CB) through the Chartered Bankers Institute of Scotland and holds a dually recognized Chartered Banker MBA (Credit) from Bangor University, United Kingdom. She also earned a Master of Science (MSc) with Distinction in Financial Crime and Compliance in Digital Societies from the University of Manchester, United Kingdom, underscoring her deep academic and practical expertise in the evolving landscape of financial crime.

Her professional designations include Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified International Risk Manager (CIRM), and an International Certification in Corporate Compliance and Ethics, complemented by several additional industry certifications.

Fareda is a respected thought leader and active contributor to the financial services sector, which she regards as critical to the economic development of The Bahamas. She serves as a lecturer at The Bahamas Institute of Financial Services (BIFS), where she delivers internationally accredited programs, and is a sought-after speaker at both regional and international conferences.

Her leadership extends to key governance roles, having served as a Director and Secretary of The Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB). She currently serves as a Director of the Caribbean Regional Compliance Association Company Ltd. (CRCA), where she continues to influence the regional compliance and risk management agenda.

Valdez K Russell

Valdez K. Russell is a dynamic and accomplished leader whose unwavering dedication to empowering individuals and organizations has enabled them to reach their highest potential. As the visionary founder and principal of VKR Insights, a distinguished communications and reputation management agency, Valdez has consistently demonstrated his expertise in crafting transformative public relations and communication strategies that catalyze significant change.

With a fervent passion for education, Valdez has garnered extensive experience in college administration and education, refining his skills in communications and qualitative research. During his tenure as Assistant Manager and Academic Dean at The Bahamas Technical & Vocational Institute, and International Relations Liaison Officer at The College of The Bahamas, Valdez played an instrumental role in establishing international partnerships and exchange programs spanning diverse disciplines, including maritime studies, banking and finance, healthcare, and sustainable island living. His adeptness at forging these vital connections has cemented his status as a highly sought-after expert in his field, earning him a well-deserved reputation for excellence.

As an esteemed leadership facilitator and corporate trainer, Valdez has guided countless individuals in cultivating their leadership abilities and realizing their full potential. His captivating presentations on leadership and communication have resonated with audiences across The Bahamas, Canada, the Caribbean, the United States, and the United Arab Emirates, leaving an indelible mark on all who have the privilege to hear him speak.

Valdez's academic achievements include an undergraduate degree in Communications and Public Relations from the University of Nebraska and a master's degree in College Administration and Leadership Development from the University of Kansas. His impressive credentials, coupled with his inexhaustible energy and magnetic personality, make Valdez K. Russell a formidable presence in the realms of communication and leadership.

Sandra Edun-Watler

Sandra Edun-Watler is an Attorney at-Law with extensive experience in the Regulatory and Compliance regimes governing the financial services industry. She brings a wealth of knowledge and practical experience from the wide range of positions she has held in this field.

• She is the former Head of the Compliance & Reporting Services of a leading global offshore law firm where she provided Anti-Money Laundering, AEOI Reporting & Compliance Officer services.
• Sandra also worked as legal counsel with the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority where she provided legal advice to all regulatory and support divisions. During this time she was the legal assessor for the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force – British Virgin Islands Third Round Mutual Evaluation.
• Before this she worked for another top tier Cayman Islands law firm where she held multiple positions during her eight year tenure. She was Head of Compliance for the Cayman Islands, British Virgin Islands and Bermuda, practised as a regulatory lawyer and delivered AML officer services.
• Sandra is the former Chairman of the Caribbean Regional Compliance Association, the immediate past president of the Cayman Islands Compliance Association and sits on the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crime Caribbean Task Force. In addition, she was the chair of the Anti-Money Laundering Steering Group of the Cayman Islands Legal Practitioners Association and sits on numerous working groups in addition to advising on the laws and practical aspects of the financial services regulatory regime.

Sandra is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist, Certified Trainer for ACAMS and guest lectures on AML at the Truman Bodden Law School in the Cayman Islands. She is also a member of the faculty for the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists and provides training on a regular basis to persons seeking CAMS accreditation.

She holds a Trust and Estate Practitioner designation. Additionally, she sits on the Legal Services Supervisory Authority, R3 Cayman Foundation, YMCA of the Cayman Islands and is a Governor for the Cayman Prep and High School.

Sandra's dynamic background, practical expertise, and dedication along with her understanding of the financial services industry and her collaborative approach make her a standout professional in the AML/Compliance/Regulatory field.

Contact details:

Sandra Edun-Watler

sandra@edunwatlerconsulting.com

Direct dial: 1(345)925-3437

10 Market Street Unit #2013
Grand Cayman, KY1-9001
Cayman Islands
1(345)746-6884

www.edunwatlerconsulting.com

Tim Tyler

Tim joined the ICA from the Gambling Commission where, as AML lead, he was responsible for all aspects of AML regulatory activity. This was preceded by thirty years in UK Law Enforcement spanning the police, Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) and National Crime Agency (NCA). During this time he headed a number of functions including the Proceeds of Crime Operational Command within SOCA - focused on financial investigation, asset recovery and money laundering. Other roles included oversight of the UK’s INTERPOL & EUROPOL central bureaus, and working the Serious Fraud Office, the FBI, and DEA in the disruption of complex fraud, corruption and money laundering.

Jeremy Liburd

Data Specialist, Virgin Islands Sanctions Unit

Jeremy Liburd serves as the Data Specialist with the Virgin Islands Sanctions Unit, where he plays a pivotal role in developing and implementing data-driven strategies to support sanctions implementation and compliance monitoring. With a background in financial intelligence analysis, he leverages data insights to strengthen the Unit’s capacity to detect and monitor sanctions compliance.

Jeremy is currently pursing the Certified Global Sanctions Specialist (CGSS) certification, reflecting his commitment to professional development and excellence in the field. He is committed to advancing awareness and understanding of sanctions obligations within the Virgin Islands.

Colette Corea

Colette Corea is a Senoir Manager at Ogier in the British Virgin Islands with over 25 years of experience in the legal, regulatory, and financial sectors. A lawyer admitted to practice in both the British Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom, she specialises in regulatory compliance, corporate governance and international cooperation.

Colette recently earned her Masters of Laws (LLM) with Distinction in Financial Crime Regulations. Her academic focused on the practical application of Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA), equipping her with a robust foundation for navigating the increasingly complex landscape of global transparency and cross-border regulatory standards.

Before joining Ogier, Colette served as Senior Crown Counsel for the BVI Attorney General's Chambers, where she lead the Mutual Legal Assistance Unit. In this role she was responsible for securing the Chambers' first cryptocurrency restraint order, setting a significant precedent for digital asset recovery in the Territory. She has represented the BVI at CFATF Joint Group meetings, actively contributing to the jurisdiction's profile in regulatory and mutual evaluation matters. Colette has conducted training for law enforcement officers and delivered presentations at outreach events, focusing on Mutual Legal Assistance.

In her current role, Colette draws on her extensive public sector background and her position as a BVI Financial Services Commission approved Senior Officer to advise on complex governance and compliance frameworks. Beyond her professional achievements, she enjoys spending her time with family, reading and traveling.

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Kenrick Davis

Mr. Kenrick Davis is a dedicated and motivated police officer with over thirty (30) years of extensive experience in conventional and covert law enforcement methodologies. His expertise and training encompass covert policing, field intelligence gathering, and the conduct of classified briefings at the strategic level concerning sensitive intelligence affecting national security. He has functioned as a liaison with other international and regional law enforcement agencies. He is a certified Counter Terrorism Hostage Negotiator and is the Senior Negotiator for the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). He is part of the BVI National delegation to FATF Joint Group.

His experience spans two (2) police services in the Caribbean, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force where he currently serves as the Deputy Commissioner (Acting) where he is in charge of Criminal Investigations, Police and Organisational Review and formerly, the Jamaica Constabulary Force where he served for almost fourteen (14) years in many different roles, the last being as a senior Detective with the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB).

In his current role, he has strategic oversight for all criminal investigations, change management and policy development across the RVIPF.

The eclectic mix of his experience and training in law enforcement uniquely positions him as an expert in the nature and culture of crime in the Caribbean. He is a proven performer whose seminal work has been acknowledged and awarded many times. For instance, in 2023, he was the winner of “Top Caribbean Career Moves” in the Regional Recognition Awards Programme for Public Law Enforcement. This is a prestigious award under the hospices of the Association of Caribbean Commissioners (ACCP) of Police and Amalgamated Security Services.

DCP Davis is the holder of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Youth Development Work from the University of the West Indies. He is a graduate of the University of Texas of the Permian Basin where he earned a Master of Science Degree in Criminal Justice Administration.

Mr. Errol George

Mr. Errol George is the Director of the Financial Investigation Agency (FIA), a position he has held since 2009. He has an extensive law enforcement background, including a distinguished career with the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), where he served from 1993 to 2019. Much of his policing career was dedicated to financial crime investigations. He was seconded from the Police to the FIA in 2004 after it was established as an autonomous law enforcement agency and the designated Financial Intelligence Unit of the Territory of the Virgin Islands.

As Director of the FIA, Mr. George plays a crucial role in shaping the policies and strategic objectives of the FIA. He is an active member of several key Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) committees, including the Council of Competent Authorities, the Inter-Governmental Committee of AML/CFT Matters, the Committee of Law Enforcement Agencies, and the Asset Seizure and Forfeiture Management Committee. He also represents the Council of Competent Authorities on the British Virgin Islands National Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Coordinating Council (NAMLCC). He is also a board member of the British Virgin Islands International Tax Authority.

Mr. George holds a Bachelor of Law (LLB) (Hon) and a Postgraduate Certificate in Criminal Justice and Police Management.

Tiffany Scatliffe

Ms. Tiffany R. Scatliffe, LL.M., is the Director of Public Prosecutions for the Territory of the Virgin Islands. She is the first Virgin Islander to hold the post and was appointed by Governor Augustus Jaspert on 5 May 2020. Ms. Scatliffe has been with the Office of the DPP since its inception on 15 June 2007 and has held every legal post within the office. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Cincinnati; a Bachelor of Laws from Cardiff University; and completed the Bar Vocational Course (now the Bar Professional Training Course) at The City Law School, London. Ms. Scatliffe was called to the Bar of England and Wales by the Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn in 2005 and to the Bar of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (Territory of the Virgin Islands) in 2006. In 2017, she earned an LL.M. in Banking and Finance Law, with a concentration in anti-money laundering, from the University of Liverpool. She also received diplomas in Human Resources Management and Workforce Management in 2019.

Prior to her appointment as DPP, Ms. Scatliffe served as Principal Crown Counsel for eight years and previously held the posts of Senior Crown Counsel and Crown Counsel. She was a Crown Counsel with the Criminal Division of the Attorney General’s Chambers from 2006–2007 (which later became the Office of the DPP). Early in her career, she worked at the BVI Financial Services Commission from 2000–2006 as a regulator in the Investment Business Division and in the Legal Department. Ms. Scatliffe is the parliamentarian for St. George’s Episcopal Church in Tortola and serves as Youth Services Director of the Rotary Club of Tortola.

In 2024, she was appointed by the Chief Justice to the committee to draft the Criminal Procedure Rules, which came into effect in the Virgin Islands in March 2026.

Kristal Collins Bio

Kristal Collins is a senior law enforcement and compliance professional with over a decade of experience in immigration enforcement, intelligence, and regulatory coordination in the British Virgin Islands. She serves in a leadership role within the Department of Immigration, where she supports national anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) efforts through intelligence gathering and inter-agency collaboration.

Kristal acts as the department’s liaison for key national and international compliance initiatives, including mutual evaluations and terrorist financing risk assessments, working closely with bodies such as the Financial Investigation Agency and regional partners. She is currently pursuing an LLM in Corporate Governance and has a background in criminal and computer forensics, informing her analytical, investigative, and intelligence-led approach to modern compliance.

Mr. Errol GeorgeLorna Smith, OBE, MA, TEP, FCIS

Lorna Smith, OBE has several decades of experience at the highest levels of public service in the British Virgin Islands and has spent the last decade supporting Caribbean Governments, corporations and individuals in various commercial ventures. She played a pivotal role in establishing BVI Finance, a public private partnership devoted to business development and promotion of the financial services industry. Prior to being elected to the House of Assembly in 2023 and serving as Deputy Premier and Minister of Financial Services Labour and Trade for seventeen months, she served as a Director of several BVI businesses.

Over the course of her senior-level public service, Lorna has developed extensive relationships with leaders from the business community, international NGO’s and government leaders from around the world. She has been one of the key ‘engineers’ behind the BVI’s rise from relative obscurity to its present position as a top-flight tourist destination and one of the premier centres for global finance. Her unique experience and expertise serving as a facilitator between the public, private and non-profit worlds both within the BVI and between different nations gives her special insights into the challenges and opportunities facing organizations seeking to operate in the BVI and across the Caribbean

In 2002, Lorna took the helm of the BVI International Finance Centre, which is charged with promoting the BVI’s Financial Services. She worked in close collaboration with the private sector, mounting promotional events in London, New York, Miami, Zurich, Geneva, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Singapore.

Lorna was also pivotal to getting the financial services industry restored in the aftermath of Hurricanes Irma & Maria through her leadership and communications skills. She also played a vital role within Government especially on the interim Recovery Board as well as through the Rotary Club of Tortola where she raised significant sums to aid the recovery and to help the needy.

Lorna was awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for her contribution to Public Service in the British Virgin Islands and is a multiple Paul Harris Fellow for her contributions to Rotary.

Adrianna J. Soverall

Founder and Principal Advisor
Soverall & Co.

Adrianna J. Soverall is a dynamic communications and marketing professional with over 17 years of experience spanning entertainment, government, financial services, and nonprofit sectors. Widely recognised for her creativity, versatility, and ability to translate complex information into clear, compelling messaging, she has led impactful advocacy and stakeholder engagement initiatives across multiple jurisdictions.

She is the Founder and Principal of Soverall & Co., a strategic communications consultancy grounded in clarity, confidence, and outcomes that matter. Through the firm, Adrianna advises brands, leaders, and institutions on strategic communications, brand positioning, crisis response, and visibility strategy.

A proud Virgin Gorda native, Adrianna is also a business owner whose passion for beauty, media, and visual storytelling enhances her natural confidence both in front of and behind the camera.

When she is not building brands, advising clients, or hosting industry events, Adrianna enjoys travelling, cooking, and being a proud mom, cherishing quality time with her family.

Leon Wheatley

Director, Authorisation and Supervision

Mr Leon Wheatley commenced his employment with the Financial Services Commission in August 2002 and subsequently served in various capacities within the Investment Business Division for approximately eight years. He was then seconded to the Compliance Inspection Unit, where he served for three years. After serving two years as the Asia Representative in BVI House Asia, he was appointed Deputy Director of the Compliance Inspection Unit. He is now Director, Authorisation and Supervision.

Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration (Concentration in Finance), 2002
• Certificate Member of the Institute of Risk Management.

Nikesha M. Caesar, LLB (Hons), LEC, MBA (Merit), CAMS, CFCS

Ms. Nikesha M. Caesar is the Chief Compliance Examiner of the Supervision and Enforcement Unit (SEU) at the Financial Investigation Agency, responsible for the Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Financing of Terrorism (CFT) and Counter-Proliferation Financing (CPF) supervision of Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs) and Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs). Ms. Caesar possesses a Bachelor of Laws Degree from the University of the West Indies, a Legal Education Certificate from Hugh Wooding Law School and completed a Master of Business Administration Degree with specialisation in Finance. Nikesha is a practicing attorney for twelve (12) years, having been called to the bar of both Trinidad and Tobago and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Ms. Caesar is also trained as a 4th and 5th round AML/CFT Financial Assessor and is both a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) and Certified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCS) with training in conflict resolution, mediation, and negotiation. She is currently pursuing the Certified Risk and Compliance Management Professional (CRCMP) qualification with the International Association of Risk and Compliance Professionals (IARCP).

Nicolai Green

Nicolai is currently the Senior Analyst with the Financial Investigation Agency (FIA) since joining in September 2024. He is primarily responsible for a team of Analysts tasked with reviewing and analysing suspicious reports and the dissemination of cases for investigation to law enforcement. Other responsibilities include participating in special projects designed primarily to evaluate and improve policies, procedures and methods in relation to SAR filings, analysis, dissemination and feedback to reporting entities.

Mr. Green has approximately seventeen (17) years intelligence analysis and regulatory experience which began in August 2009 where he was employed with the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) in the capacity of Bank Examiner. During his time at the BOJ, he assisted with conducting on-site examinations of financial institutions' operations and ensuring the on-going off-site compilation, review and analysis of data regarding assigned financial institutions. Prior to joining the FIA, Nicolai held the position of Senior Director, Financial Intelligence Analysis, with the Financial Investigations Division (Jamaica). His responsibilities almost perfectly mirror his current duties within the FIA, i.e. the supervision of a team of Analysts tasked with the review and analysis of suspicious reports and the dissemination of cases for investigation to law enforcement agencies and other investigative bodies.

Mr. Green holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) (Hons.) degree in Banking and Finance and a Master of Science (M.Sc.) (Dist.) degree in Accounting, both obtained from the University of West Indies, Mona campus. He is also a recently Certified Crypto Asset Specialist (CCAS) (2025), obtained through the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS ).