Noticias y actualizaciones
USVI and BVI Strengthen Ties Through Collaborative Marine Industry Dialogue
April 15, 2025 — Charlotte Amalie, USVI – The Governor of the United States Virgin Islands (USVI), Albert Bryan Jr. welcomed a distinguished delegation from the British Virgin Islands (BVI) led by their Premier, Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley today for a strategic meeting aimed at deepening cross-border cooperation in the marine industry. The high-level discussions reflected a mutual commitment to economic growth, environmental stewardship, and regional partnership.
The Bolques Bulletin - March to April 2025 Edition
The Bolques Bulletin - March to April 2025 Edition
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.
El Senador Bolques elogia el logro de WAPA en energía solar con la inauguración del Parque Solar Petronella
Islas Vírgenes de los Estados Unidos – El senador general Angel Bolques Jr. celebra la puesta en servicio de la granja solar Petronella en St. Croix y aplaude a la Autoridad de Agua y Energía (WAPA) por dar un paso significativo hacia una energía limpia, sostenible y confiable para el territorio. La granja solar de 10 megavatios en el extremo este de St. Croix representa un cambio en la producción de energía, ya que reduce la dependencia de los generadores tradicionales y los costosos combustibles fósiles, al tiempo que ofrece ahorros de combustible cuantificables. El senador Bolques expresó su optimismo, calificó el proyecto como un "progreso para las Islas Vírgenes" y reafirmó su defensa de la energía renovable.
Protegiendo nuestro futuro: la Ley de zonas de velocidad escolar se convirtió en ley ACT 8952
La seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y peatones acaba de dar un paso monumental con la aprobación de la Ley 8952: Ley de Zonas de Velocidad Escolar y su Cumplimiento.
El senador general Angel Bolques Jr. agradece al gobernador Bryan Jr. por promulgar una ley histórica de protección infantil
El senador Angel Bolques Jr. expresó hoy su sincero agradecimiento al gobernador Albert Bryan Jr. por haber promulgado la "Ley de los derechos de los niños víctimas y testigos" (Proyecto de ley N.º 35-0031). Esta legislación histórica, ahora Ley N.º 8923, es un gran paso adelante en la protección de los niños en las Islas Vírgenes, y garantiza un apoyo integral a los niños víctimas y testigos que participan en el proceso judicial.
El senador general Angel Bolques Jr. destaca el informe económico de 2023 de la Oficina de Investigación Económica
El senador general Angel Bolques Jr. destaca el informe económico de 2023 de la Oficina de Investigación Económica
