News and Updates
Senator Bolques Highlights Economic Disparities in Maritime Sector Trade Between the Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands
Senator Bolques Highlights Economic Disparities in Maritime Sector Trade Between the Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands.
Senator Bolques Helps Secures One-Year Exemption on Transaction Fees for St. John Taxi Drivers Following Discussions with National Park Service
Senator Bolques Helps Secures One-Year Exemption on Transaction Fees for St. John Taxi Drivers Following Discussions with National Park Service St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands – Senator At Large Angel Bolques Jr. has successfully advocated for St. John taxi drivers, securing a one-year exemption from the 3% transaction fee that was set to take effect in January 2025. This decision follows extensive discussions with the National Park Service (NPS) regarding the commercial use authorization (CUA) fees impacting transportation services within the park.
Senator Bolques Engages with U.S. Small Business Administration to Strengthen Local Business Support
U.S. Virgin Islands – Senator Bolques and his team recently met with representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to discuss programs and resources available to small businesses in the territory. The meeting provided an in-depth overview of SBA initiatives, including access to capital, federal contracting assistance, technical support, and disaster recovery programs.
Senator At Large Angel L. Bolques Jr. Organizes and Partners with VITEMA and the National Safe Haven Alliance to Train USVI First Responders on Act 8798, the Safe Haven Newborn Protection Law
U.S. Virgin Islands — The Office of Angel L. Bolques Jr., Senator at Large, has organized, in partnership with the Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency (VITEMA), a territory-wide training initiative to ensure first responders are fully equipped to implement the Safe Haven Newborn Protection Act (Act 8798).
BOLQUES BULLETIN: JANUARY TO FEBRUARY 2025 EDITION
I’m honored and grateful to continue serving you as yourSenator-At-Large in the 36th Legislature of the VirginIslands. This victory is ours, built on your trust, support,and belief in what we can achieve together. Over the pastterm, we’ve made real progress: improving public safety,investing in youth, strengthening our economy, andcelebrating our Culture. But there’s still so much more todo, and I’m ready to keep working for you.
Senator Bolques Celebrates Housing Acquisition: A Path to Homeownership - Lovenlund 1 & 2 (St. Thomas), Bellevue Village, and Calabash Boom Apartments (St. John)
U.S. Virgin Islands – Senator At Large Angel Bolques Jr. is proud to join the Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority (VIHFA) in celebrating a historic milestone: acquiring multi-family housing properties through an innovative partnership with Jackson Development Company. This significant achievement ensures that 315 housing units in the St. Thomas and St. John District will be rehabilitated and transitioned into affordable homeownership opportunities for residents.
Senator Bolques Commends WAPA's Milestone in Solar Energy with the opening of Petronella Solar Farm
U.S. Virgin Islands – Senator At-Large Angel Bolques Jr. celebrates the commissioning of the Petronella Solar Farm on St. Croix, applauding the Water and Power Authority (WAPA) for taking a significant step toward clean, sustainable, and reliable energy for the territory. The 10-megawatt solar farm on the east end of St. Croix represents a shift in energy production, reducing reliance on traditional generators and expensive fossil fuels while delivering quantifiable fuel savings. Senator Bolques expressed his optimism, calling the project "progress for the Virgin Islands" and reaffirming his advocacy for renewable energy.
Protecting Our Future: School Speed Zone Act Signed into Law as ACT 8952
The safety of our students and pedestrians just took a monumental step forward with the passage of ACT 8952: The School Speed Zone and Enforcement Act.
Senator At Large Angel Bolques Jr. Thanks Governor Bryan Jr. for Signing Historic Child Protection Legislation into Law
Senator Angel Bolques Jr. expressed heartfelt gratitude today to Governor Albert Bryan Jr. for signing the "Child Victims' and Child Witnesses' Rights Act" (Bill No. 35-0031) into law. This landmark legislation, now Act No. 8923, is a profound step forward in the protection of children across the Virgin Islands, ensuring comprehensive support for child victims and witnesses involved in the judicial process.
Senator At Large Angel Bolques Jr. Highlights the 2023 Economic Report from the Bureau of Economic Research
Senator At Large Angel Bolques Jr. Highlights the 2023 Economic Report from the Bureau of Economic Research
Senator Bolques' Child Victims' and Witnesses' Rights Act Passed by Legislature and Sent to Governor for Consideration
U.S. Virgin Islands – Today, the Legislature of the Virgin Islands voted to pass Bill No. 35-0031, introduced by Senator Angel L. Bolques, Jr., which strengthens protections for child victims and witnesses in the legal system. The bill, titled The Child Victims' and Child Witnesses' Rights Act, now heads to the Governor for further action and consideration.
Senator At Large Angel Bolques Jr. Celebrates Budget Allocations for FY 2025 Budget Initiatives in Public Safety, Culture, Economic Growth and St. John Infrastructure
Senator At Large Angel Bolques Jr. is pleased to announce the approval of several crucial legislative investments in the U.S. Virgin Islands Fiscal Year 2025 budget. These appropriations, focusing on enhancing public safety, infrastructure, cultural heritage, and economic development, are set to bring long-term benefits to residents, particularly those on St. John.
