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No Boxing Day horse races this year- Lesmore Smith
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- As there seems to be no resolution in sight to the impasse between the Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) and the Thomas family that owns a portion of land that accommodates Ellis Thomas Downs at Sea Cows Bay, there will be no Boxing Day horse races this year.
UPDATE: Horse races called off; Funday planned- Lesmore Smith
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- The September 18, 2022, horse races are definitely off, says President of the VI Horse Owners Association Mr Lesmore Smith.
Thomas’ family member allegedly threatened over Ellis Thomas Downs ban
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- President of the VI Horse Owners Association Mr Lesmore Smith has condemned an alleged threat made against a member of the Thomas’ family currently in negotiation with government over the use of land at Ellis Thomas Downs in Sea Cows Bay, Tortola.
Sept 18, 2022 horse races in jeopardy over land use ban
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Horse racing fans disappointed with the postponement of horse races at Ellis Thomas Downs in Sea Cows Bay, Tortola on September 3, 2022, due to inclement weather were looking forward to the new race date of September 18, 2022.
Horse races scheduled for today postponed
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- The horse races scheduled for today, September 4, 2022, at Ellis Thomas Downs in Sea Cows Bay, Tortola, have been postponed due to inclement weather.
Feature horse race today a VI vs USVI affair!
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- The feature clash of the August Tuesday Races today, August 2, 2022, at Ellis Thomas Downs in Sea Cows Bay will be a Virgin Islands versus US Virgin Islands affair.
August Tuesday Festival Horse Races are on!- Lesmore Smith
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- One of the Virgin Islands’ most anticipated activities during Emancipation Festival, the August Tuesday Races at Ellis Thomas Downs in Sea Cows Bay, will be happening after all.
VI seems to be returning to days of Sodom & Gomorrah- Lesmore Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Businessman Lesmore Smith, who will be a candidate in the upcoming 2023 General Elections in the Virgin Islands (VI), has called on the people of the territory to follow Christ rather than return to the days of "Sodom and Gomorrah.”
Bevin S. George has interest in vying for 7th District seat @ next elections
LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI- Bevin S. George, a young political activist and co-host of the National Democratic Party (NDP) radio show, NDP Radio, told a local radio station last week that he intends to run for a seat in the Seventh District.
Lesmore Smith announces candidacy for 2023 VI General Election
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Businessman Lesmore Smith, who unsuccessfully contested for a seat at the 2019 General Election in the Virgin Islands, has made it known already that he will be vying for a seat at the 2023 elections.