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Fraser: All projects in 3rd district have stopped! [Photoslide Included]
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – Since the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government has taken office on November 7, 2011, all projects in the 3rd district have been stopped, declared Hon. Julian Fraser RA at his 6th annual holiday and thank you party held at Ellis Thomas Downs on January 14, 2012.
Slevin wins Triple Crown first leg [Photoslide Included]
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – Slevin of St. Croix powered to a comfortable win in the feature race of the Triple Crown's first leg at Ellis Thomas Downs today January 15, 2012.
UPDATE – From Horseowners’ mouths: competition tight, victory in sight!
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI - With the first ever Triple Crown just two days away, the adrenaline rush is at its peak, especially for the competing horse owners who would be looking to win the first leg of the historic event - one that is highly competitive with several champion horses competing.
UPDATE: Vendors meeting with Premier postponed
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Disgruntled vendors, who operate on race days at Ellis Thomas Downs in Sea Cows Bay, will have to hold a little while longer for their concerns to be addressed as the reported meeting that was scheduled for yesterday January 4, 2012 with Premier Dr. D. Orlando Smith did not come off.
Better purse structure will enhance participation at races
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - With the participation from arch-rivals St. Thomas and St. Croix never guaranteed whenever there are horse races at Ellis Thomas Downs here in the Virgin Islands, President-elect of the Virgin Islands Horse Owners’ Association, Lesmore Smith, believes increasing prize monies would help to improve participation from the two US Territories.
Horseback riding among initiatives for new Association
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Among the goals for the new executive members of the VI Horse Owners' Association is to have a number of initiatives that would involve the family and also help to raise funds for the development of Ellis Thomas Downs, the mecca of horseracing in the Virgin Islands.
Development at Downs ahead of Boxing Day races!
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Horse racing fans converging at Ellis Thomas Downs on Monday December 26, 2011 for the Boxing Day races are bound to be impressed at the sudden developments that have taken place under the grand stand as they would notice that the vending area has been given a complete makeover.
Race card released for Boxing Day horse races!
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Next Monday December 26, 2011 will be horse racing in the Virgin Islands and of course it will be at Tortola’s famous Ellis Thomas Downs in Sea Cows Bay.
Min. Fraser defends Sea Cows Bay/Hannah’s Sidewalk Project!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Third District Representative and Minister for Communications and Works Hon. Julian Fraser, RA cleared the air on the controversial Sea Cows Bay/Hannah’s Sidewalk Project to “silence liars” regarding the number of contractors who benefitted from the project and the true cost and benefit the project will bring to the district.
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