By JOHN McCARTHY/V.I. Free Press Staff
Elon, we know you’re busy with Mars, but while you’re waiting for the next launch window, you should take a look at a different kind of frontier: St. Croix. We’ve watched you move from California to Texas to find a more favorable “constitution” for your business. Now, it’s time to look 1,100 miles south of Miami.
Here are five reasons why the U.S. Virgin Islands is the perfect “launchpad” for the Musk empire:
- The Ultimate Energy Sandbox: Our utility grid (WAPA) is the perfect “distressed asset” for your Megapacks. Transform St. Croix into the world’s first “Giga-Island”—a 100% Tesla-powered microgrid that serves as a blueprint for sustainable coastal cities globally.
- Strategic Starlink Hub: Positioned at the gateway of the Americas, St. Croix is the ideal logistics and relay hub for your satellite-to-cell expansion into the Caribbean and South American markets.
- The “Tax Frontier”: You moved to Texas for the climate—the fiscal kind. Our Economic Development Authority (EDA) offers a 90% corporate tax reduction. It’s the closest thing to a “Free Trade Zone in Space” you can find on Earth.
- A Blank Canvas at Sunny Isle: We have the footprint. The old Kmart space (up to 120,000 sq. ft.) is sitting empty, waiting for an “operating system.” Whether it’s an Optimus training facility or a Starlink assembly plant, the infrastructure is ready for your “Dark Side” efficiency.
- The Samuel Beckett Clause: You like people who “go on” despite the odds. St. Croix is a land of resilient “tief-fighting” innovators who understand that “better is better.” We are a meritocracy waiting for a catalyst.
St. Croix isn’t just a place to vacation; it’s a place to build. Come for the tax benefits, stay for the Starship-sized potential.
THE MUSKONOMY: BY THE NUMBERS
- Net Worth: ~$852 Billion (as of Feb. 2026)
- GDP Comparison: Musk’s wealth is 2.7% of total U.S. GDP. His personal fortune exceeds the annual GDP of most G20 nations.
- The Velocity: Up $330 Billion since October 2025.
- Trillionaire Target: Mid-June 2026 (Projected SpaceX IPO at $1.5 Trillion valuation).
