Development

$5 Million Infusion Expected to Jumpstart Redevelopment of St. Croix Racetrack After Years of Stalled Progress

The V.I. Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation may soon have access to a $5 million injection of funds to complete the improvements at the Randall “Doc” James Racetrack in St. Croix. Previously the responsibility of VIGL Operations, LLC, the Government of the Virgin Islands regained control of the racetrack in early 2025. With the VIGL contract terminated, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. contended that the agreement “presents a valuable opportunity to reassess and refocus our efforts on delivering a racetrack that meets the needs and expectations of our community.” On Friday, Senator Avery Lewis informed the DSPR team that Bill No. 36-0119 would “reprogram $5 million to the Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation to assist with the Randall “Doc” James racetrack.”  Though the bill has not been brought to the Legislative floor, it reprograms the $5 million that was appropriated in Act 8651 from the Community Facilities Trust Fund and given as a grant to VIGL Operations via DSPR. Now...