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New license granted to set stage for revitalised horse racing on St. Croix
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- “It’s a day that we’ve looked forward to for a long time….we’re cautiously optimistic,” said VIGL Operations LLC’s Chief Financial Officer Andrew Dubuque, when invited to address the public following the Casino Control Commission’s decision to grant VIGL a license to operate a casino at the Randall “Doc” James racetrack on St. Croix.
3 confirmed cases of dengue fever in USVI
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The [US] VI Department of Health is calling on residents to increase their awareness of the symptoms associated with dengue fever, a mosquito-borne illness. This comes in the wake of rising concerns following a dengue outbreak in neighbouring Puerto Rico.
Disappointment: Tola crushed 67-88 by USVI in King of the Courts finale
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Multi-Purpose Sports Complex was packed last evening, Sunday, April 7, 2024 as the Virgin Islands (VI) fans came out in numbers to see their hometown team, Tola, take on defending champions US Virgin Islands (USVI) in the grand finale of the 2024 King of the Courts Caribbean Championships.
USVI: Cut-off period for imported horses reduced from 30 to 14 days
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- The bulk of an emergency meeting called by the St Thomas/St John Horse Racing Commission on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, was spent discussing an email that had been received that morning by chair Hugo Hodge Jr. Signed by 17 people in the industry including owners and trainers, the correspondence articulated concerns about the upcoming race day.
Lawsuit reveals Sean 'Diddy' Combs alleged misconduct in USVI & beyond
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI - In a recent legal filing in the Southern District of New York, Rodney "Lil Rod" Jones has brought forth allegations of sexual assault, emotional distress, and other serious charges against music mogul Sean Combs, also known as Diddy, and other defendants.
Woman gets community service for USVI fraudulent check scheme
VI CONSORTIUM
CHRISTIANSTED, St Croix - A woman who pleaded guilty to obtaining money by false pretense has been sentenced to 50 hours of community service for each of the two years she spends on probation.
‘Explosive’ Atlantic hurricane season predicted for 2024
FLORIDA, USA - Weather forecasters are predicting a turbulent year for the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season in the tropics, one that could approach a record-setting pace that may exhaust the entire list of names for tropical storms and hurricanes.
Historic win for VI against USVI; Advances for 1st time in World Cup qualifying
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The some 500 persons in attendance at A.O. Shirley Grounds on March 26, 2024, witnessed history created as the [British] Virgin Islands not only defeated the US Virgin Islands (USVI) for the first time in a CONCACAF World Cup qualifying fixture but they also advanced to the second round for the first time.
UPDATE: VI beat USVI on penalties in 2nd leg of World Cup Qualifying
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The [British] Virgin Islands (VI) earned a spot in Group E of CONCACAF Qualifing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with a 4-2 win on penalties in the second leg tie against the US Virgin Islands at A.O. Shirley Ground on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.
VI draw 1-1 with USVI to take slight advantage in World Cup Qualifier
UPPER BETHLEHEM, St Croix, USVI- The [British] Virgin Islands (VI) came away from a tough CONCACAF first-round Qualifier for the FIFA World Cup 2026 against the US Virgin Islands (USVI) with a 1-1 draw on March 22, 2024, giving them the slight edge ahead of the second leg on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Tortola.
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