Bryan Meets With Horsemen on Southland Racetrack Agreement as Bolques Urges Separate Review of Gaming Provisions

Governor Albert Bryan Jr. met with the presidents of the territory’s horsemen associations, representatives of the Virgin Islands Horse Racing Commission, and Southland Gaming of the Virgin Islands to discuss concerns surrounding a proposed agreement to rebuild the Randall “Doc” James Racetrack on St. Croix and promote and operate horse racing at the Clinton E. Phipps Racetrack on St. Thomas. The meeting, held at Government House on St. Croix, brought the parties together for further discussion and negotiation as the administration seeks to resolve outstanding concerns and build consensus around a sustainable framework for horse racing across the territory. Governor Bryan publicly announced the agreement on April 28, 2026, and transmitted legislation to the 36th Legislature that same day seeking authorization of the agreement. The proposal would allow Southland Gaming of the Virgin Islands to rebuild and operate the Randall “Doc” James Racetrack while continuing to promote and operat...