No Gov’t should take property from any Virgin Islander- Hon Fraser
There is currently a ban on the use of Ellis Thomas Downs racetrack due to contractual issues between the Thomas Family and the Unity Government of Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7).
Premier is best person to resolve matter- Opposition Leader
There has been conflicting information regarding the matter, as the Thomas family had said it was the VI Government that cancelled the agreement over the use of land for Ellis Thomas Downs, while the Government has denied that it cancelled the contract.
“It is a matter that needs to be dealt with at the top. When I say at the top, I mean the Premier’s level. It has always been that case. I have been involved for many many years with the track and I made sure that I kept the facility itself in good order, good working condition, expand when necessary and improve when necessary, but as far as the contractual arrangements were concerned I always allowed the Premier to deal with that because he is always the best person in the best position to deal with those matters,” Hon Fraser told Virgin Islands News Online when questioned on the subject.
The Opposition Leader stated that the issue is “contractual” in nature and reiterated that the matter needs to be discussed at the highest level. “And it is not a matter for the streets.”
‘Guard against eminent domain’- Hon Fraser
Meanwhile, Hon Fraser said there are people who are advocating “eminent domain”; however, he would advise them to guard against that kind of behaviour, “and no Government in the Virgin Islands should ever engage in taking property from any Virgin Islander, no government.
“I will fight if that becomes the case. I will fight against it,” Hon Fraser stated.
Eminent domain is a term used in the United States to refer to the power of the government to take private property and convert it into public use, following the payment of just compensation.
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31 Responses to “No Gov’t should take property from any Virgin Islander- Hon Fraser”
This is the real world folks.
That 'forward thinking' is way up in the clouds.
And what is the average cost of each horse...A billion dollars worth of product and activity utilizing their unique and one a kind property and for only a measly 180 grand? I know Bishop of no persuasion getting more than that from the Government to " consult"????,
Running around a mini race track would be out of the question.
land? I doubt it. They ,the current generation are worldly and educated. They won't fall for the bs.
How about the Prospect Reef area ...if it is cleared off..all those rotting unused buildings.
know why
No it does not. It can find some other manner in which to support they and the drug dealers and the human traffickers.