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Mapp Announces Plan And Partnership To Transform Horse Racing Industry In USVI

ST. THOMAS -- From the onset of his administration, Governor Kenneth Mapp has had sports tourism at the forefront of his vision. He's spoken about making St. Croix the horse racing mecca of the Caribbean, but his plans has since expanded, including St. Thomas in a vision that sees the rebranding and, importantly, rebuilding of the territory's two aging horse racing facilities to international professional standards. Today at a press conference held at Government House, Mr. Mapp -- joined by administration officials to include Attorney General Claude Walker, Property and Procurement Commissioner Randolph Bennett, Public Works Commissioner Gustav James, Department of Finance Commissioner Valdamier Collens, among others -- announced a partnership with VIGL Operations LLC, a Virgin Islands firm and operator of the Caravelle Hotel and Casino in Christiansted. Mr. Mapp said VIGL's parent company plans, designs, and operates casinos and other entertainment venues in Illinois an...