Sheldon Turnbull and Jay Watson nominated to V.I. Horse Racing Commission - Government of the United States Virgin Islands
Sheldon Turnbull and Jay Watson nominated to V.I. Horse Racing Commission - Government of the United States Virgin Islands Sheldon Turnbull and Jay Watson nominated to V.I. Horse Racing Commission - Government of the United States Virgin Islands Government of the United States Virgin Islands Home Governor Albert Bryan Jr Pressroom Executive Orders The Cabinet Government of the United States Virgin Islands Home Governor Albert Bryan Jr Pressroom Executive Orders The Cabinet © 2026 Government of the United States Virgin Islands Sheldon Turnbull and Jay Watson nominated to V.I. Horse Racing Commission Search Latest Comments No comments to show. June 21 Demolition taking place in preparation for massive track upgrades Governor Kenneth E. Mapp has nominated Sheldon A. Turnbull and Jay T. Watson to the Virgin Islands Horse Racing Commission. Once confirmed by the Legislature, Turnbull will serve three years in the St. Thomas/St. John district and Watson will represent the district of St. Croix for two years. …
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Sheldon Turnbull and Jay Watson nominated to V.I. Horse Racing Commission - Government of the United States Virgin Islands Sheldon Turnbull and Jay Watson nominated to V.I. Horse Racing Commission - Government of the United States Virgin Islands Government of the United States Virgin Islands Home Governor Albert Bryan Jr Pressroom Executive Orders The Cabinet Government of the United States Virgin Islands Home Governor Albert Bryan Jr Pressroom Executive Orders The Cabinet © 2026 Government of the United States Virgin Islands Sheldon Turnbull and Jay Watson nominated to V.I. Horse Racing Commission Search Latest Comments No comments to show. June 21 Demolition taking place in preparation for massive track upgrades Governor Kenneth E. Mapp has nominated Sheldon A. Turnbull and Jay T. Watson to the Virgin Islands Horse Racing Commission. Once confirmed by the Legislature, Turnbull will serve three years in the St. Thomas/St. John district and Watson will represent the district of St. Croix for two years. The new, unified Commission was created in order to provide consistent oversight of the Territory’s horse racing industry, which is set for major expansion as a result of the landmark agreement negotiated by the Mapp-Potter Administration and ratified by the Legislature in late 2016. Local casino operator VIGL is investing nearly $30 million in private capital to transform the Clinton E. Phipps and Randolph “Doc” James facilities. The project stands to make the U.S. Virgin Islands the region’s premier destination for horse racing. “A single horse racing commission will bring efficiency to the oversight and governance of an industry that is an integral part of the Virgin Islands culture,” the Governor said. “Additionally, professional horse racing will encourage positive economic growth through jobs and tourism benefiting the Territory as a whole.” The Virgin Islands Government is currently demolishing some of the older structures at the Territory’s racetracks in preparation for construction. VIGL is now preparing to present its plans to the Coastal Zone Management Commission, said Jason Williams, VIGL’s General Manager for Horse Racing Operations. He said CZM hearings are set for next week on both St. Thomas and St. Croix. An interim lease agreement was signed with VIGL earlier this year in the hope that races could commence this summer; however, Williams indicated that they have been delayed due to some logistical issues, including the need to remove damaged reviewing stands. “We hope to present renditions of what the completed projects will look like at the CZM hearings,” he said. Governor Mapp has said a revamped horse racing industry will create numerous new opportunities for young people interested in horses, veterinary science and hospitality, including the allotment of more than $100,000 in related scholarships. Starting with the construction phase, many new short and long-term jobs will be created, to include: The refurbishment and expansion of the Territory’s two racetracks Construction of bars, restaurants, lounges, restrooms, viewing stands, parking, jockey locker rooms and vendor kiosks New barns, quarantine areas and veterinary care facilities VIGL must provide for a minimum of 18 live race days annually on both St. Thomas and St. Croix in the first three years and a minimum of 24 each year thereafter. Races will have a $100,000 minimum purse per race day. Governor Mapp said the agreement with VIGL exemplifies the Mapp-Potter Administration’s commitment to sports tourism, economic development and creating new opportunities for all Virgin Islanders. Henry E. Schjang, Ian Samuel, Ronald A. Phillips and Dr. Laura Palminteri, DVM were previously nominated by Governor Mapp to serve on the Virgin Islands Horse Racing Commission. TAGS No tags CATEGORIES Uncategorized Previous Next Comments are closed © 2026 Government of the United States Virgin Islands.