Thursday, August 27, 2026

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Southland Gaming says it will not promote the September 6 Labor Day races on St. Thomas, after Governor Albert Bryan Jr. said “I cannot reasonably consider moving forward with a temporary arrangement that would be inconsistent with the position the Legislature has now taken on the broader agreement,” after lawmakers voted to send a sweeping horse racing and gaming agreement to its Finance Committee for further review.   Police are investigating the fatal shooting of 21-year-old Gerell Reed on St. Thomas, marking the territory’s 33rd homicide of 2026 and the island’s 15th.   Demolition of the deteriorating Addelita Cancryn pedestrian bridge begins Friday after lawmakers unanimously approved $300,000 toward removing the St. Thomas structure, which officials have described as an ongoing public safety threat.   Listen to these stories and more.   Pictured: Jockeys race toward the finish during a previous horse racing event at the Clinton Phipps racetrack. Southland Gaming now says it will not promote the September 6 Labor Day races after lawmakers sent a proposed horse racing and gaming agreement to the Senate Finance Committee for further review. Source: Roshan Sookram