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Gov't mulls Motorsports as new tourism product

- Premier Andrew A. Fahie says plans afoot to develop industry
The Virgin Islands (VI) may soon be venturing into motorsports as a new tourism product if plans materialize according to Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1). Photo: Internet Source
Since taking office in February 2019, Premier Andrew A. Fahie said an unconventional approach will be taken to governance and with that, innovative ideas will come with the aims of boosting the local economy. Photo: VINO/File
Since taking office in February 2019, Premier Andrew A. Fahie said an unconventional approach will be taken to governance and with that, innovative ideas will come with the aims of boosting the local economy. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands (VI) may soon be venturing into motorsports as a new tourism product if plans materialise. This according to Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fhaie (R1).

The Premier made the announcement at his Tuesday, November 19, 2019, 2020 budget presentation.

"Many people in the Territory are fans of drag racing but it is unsafe for this pastime to take place on our public roads," he said. 

Premier Fahie continued, "Within the next week, we will call a public forum with all our youth and interested persons to turn this into a sport of safety and fun, as it has the potential if conducted in a responsible manner, to generate employment opportunities and attract revenues."

More discussion to come 

Since taking office in February 2019, Premier Fahie said an unconventional approach will be taken to governance and with that,  innovative ideas will come with the aims of boosting the local economy.

"Motorsports can then be added to our tourism product," he said in noting that discussion will come on the proposed sites where Government land is available, "turn our fears into opportunities".

Already as part of the Government's legislative agenda, Governor of the Virgin Islands His Excellency, Mr Augustus J. U. Jaspert during his November 14, 2019, "Speech from the Throne,' said the Fahie Administration will be regulating the gaming and betting industries to boost revenues and provide employment. 

15 Responses to “Gov't mulls Motorsports as new tourism product”

  • Race Boy (22/11/2019, 16:24) Like (2) Dislike (7) Reply
    Horse track would make a great track for short track racing.
  • wise up (22/11/2019, 17:33) Like (7) Dislike (2) Reply
    Let’s get investors and build a cricket stadium
  • Observer (22/11/2019, 17:58) Like (0) Dislike (8) Reply
    This is actually a really good idea, hope it can materialise before NDP come back in power.
  • i see (22/11/2019, 18:11) Like (1) Dislike (4) Reply
    Send it to anegada , that's will help the economy over there ..
  • the rock (22/11/2019, 18:18) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Hon this is not a sport for the young people to spear head..its serious business. anegada will be the perfect spot for that sport..
  • wow (22/11/2019, 18:49) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    Bs
  • Hit the nail on the head (22/11/2019, 18:59) Like (2) Dislike (5) Reply
    Use the same drag racing track for scooter racing and a way for the release of these young people full of energy and riding antics!
  • WHAT!!! (22/11/2019, 19:25) Like (19) Dislike (0) Reply
    WHY is government getting involved with this enough money has been wasted on the previous study. If a group want a race track they should get permission and fund it themselves I am sure they will not want to build it close to their homes. Better things to do with our tax money like fix our roads which are a disgrace or get the incinerator working ( September???)
  • Ball-hox (22/11/2019, 20:21) Like (19) Dislike (1) Reply
    I think money would be better spent on teaching people to drive, especially the taxi drivers!
  • John (22/11/2019, 21:13) Like (0) Dislike (3) Reply
    Talks and talks
  • my yute (23/11/2019, 01:31) Like (1) Dislike (4) Reply
    Finally something for the youths
    • voter (24/11/2019, 10:36) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      How many youths can afford to buy less maintain a race car?? Give me a break!! Let the youths head up to the college and get some education...
      • Suck your mother (26/11/2019, 16:46) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply

        S*** your mother your daughter will buy us them with your money dumb f***!!people like Ayo just like talk



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