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Ellis Thomas Downs turned into an oasis of culture on August Tuesday 2024

While thousands of residents throughout the Virgin Islands (VI) and the US Virgin Islands were very disappointed and upset that there were no horse races at Ellis Thomas Downs on August Tuesday 6, 2024, especially as we featured 70 years of festival, the day was still celebrated. Photo: Sea Cows Bay Cultural Group
The newly formed Sea Cows Bay Cultural Group hosted a cultural event on August Tuesday at the Racetrack in an effort to keep the VI culture alive, and show the importance of August Tuesday to the residents of District Three. Photo: Sea Cows Bay Cultural Group
The newly formed Sea Cows Bay Cultural Group hosted a cultural event on August Tuesday at the Racetrack in an effort to keep the VI culture alive, and show the importance of August Tuesday to the residents of District Three. Photo: Sea Cows Bay Cultural Group
Many persons from the Sea Cow's Bay community as well as persons from other communities attended the event. Photo: Sea Cows Bay Cultural Group
Many persons from the Sea Cow's Bay community as well as persons from other communities attended the event. Photo: Sea Cows Bay Cultural Group
With music provided by a DJ, many of the music featured popular songs from the Third District bands and singers including the Lashing Dogs, Razor Blades and Aubrey L. Forbes. To keep the August Tuesday alive there were cultural foods on sale including fried fish, coconut bread, salt fish cakes, pudding, and stewed whelks at a reasonable price. Photo: Sea Cows Bay Cultural Group
With music provided by a DJ, many of the music featured popular songs from the Third District bands and singers including the Lashing Dogs, Razor Blades and Aubrey L. Forbes. To keep the August Tuesday alive there were cultural foods on sale including fried fish, coconut bread, salt fish cakes, pudding, and stewed whelks at a reasonable price. Photo: Sea Cows Bay Cultural Group
Ms Hodge-Smith stated that the “responses from many of the attendees were that the event was enjoyable and that they looked forward to more being held”. Photo: Sea Cows Bay Cultural Group
Ms Hodge-Smith stated that the “responses from many of the attendees were that the event was enjoyable and that they looked forward to more being held”. Photo: Sea Cows Bay Cultural Group
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- While thousands of residents throughout the Virgin Islands (VI) and the US Virgin Islands were very disappointed and upset that there were no horse races at Ellis Thomas Downs on August Tuesday 6, 2024, especially as we featured 70 years of festival, the day was still celebrated.

The newly formed Sea Cows Bay Cultural Group hosted a cultural event on August Tuesday at the Racetrack in an effort to keep the VI culture alive, and show the importance of August Tuesday to the residents of District Three.

Lead organizer Mrs. Beverly E. Hodge-Smith, in speaking exclusively to our news centre noted “though not able to incorporate all the intended activities for the day, the group was able to have donkey races and donkey cart rides”. 

Sea Cows Bay was kept alive on August Tuesday

With music provided by a DJ, many of the music featured popular songs from the Third District bands and singers including the Lashing Dogs, Razor Blades and Aubrey L. Forbes. To keep the August Tuesday alive there were cultural foods on sale including fried fish, coconut bread, salt fish cakes, pudding, and stewed whelks at a reasonable price.

Mrs. Hodge-Smith said the turn out was good for a first start and “all the food items were sold out.” The good local food could not go without many local drinks, also a big sale item.

Many persons from the Sea Cows Bay community as well as persons from other communities attended the event. Ms Hodge-Smith stated that the “responses from many of the attendees were that the event was enjoyable and that they looked forward to more being held”.

Some persons also made financial contributions to the event including Nanny Cay Resort and Marina.

The matter with the Ellis Thomas Downs lands negotiation remains at a standstill and it is unclear when or if there will be horse races at the Downs again.

 

10 Responses to “Ellis Thomas Downs turned into an oasis of culture on August Tuesday 2024”

  • one eye (10/08/2024, 11:27) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
    Good job Beverly
  • bvibuzz (10/08/2024, 11:29) Like (2) Dislike (5) Reply
    I am ashamed of the premier with no horse races maybe he don't like the third
    • @BviBuzz (10/08/2024, 13:13) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Hush your filthy mouth. This has been going on way before his time
  • big question (10/08/2024, 13:48) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Where were Fraser, Willock and Aaron????????????????????????
    • You're Wrong (12/08/2024, 11:21) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Mr. Parillon was the only person there as i saw him going live on Facebook. Do your fact check. Thats one young man who is always present in his district and a hard worker. Do your fact check.
  • OJ (10/08/2024, 13:50) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Beverly to the rescue! Vote for her in 2027!
  • we the people (10/08/2024, 14:09) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    We need horse racing back mehson
  • One thing I know (10/08/2024, 21:48) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply

    Beverly has a heartbeat for the Virgin Islands. An all woman political party might be a good idea the men have made a mess. Like Olva Brewley used to say " Cut dem *$$ cross dem face."

  • Tune Up (12/08/2024, 11:26) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I was following the events on Aaron Parillons Facebook live while he was there and I couldn’t believe this is what we came to.
    I applaud the efforts of the SCB Heritage Committee but this should have been what we desired and that’s our annual August Tuesday Horse Races.
  • Frankie j (12/08/2024, 18:04) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    You are so good to me


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