News and Updates
Disappointment in Taxicab Commission Executive Director
Senator-At-Large Angel Bolques, Jr. expressed his dissatisfaction with the lack of service and communication from the Virgin Islands Taxicab Commission. His office has been inundated with calls over the past two weeks regarding the commission being closed for at least the last few months due to what is being stated as "unsafe work conditions." Though Senator Bolques does not advocate working in an unsafe environment, Senator Bolques does not understand why the commission's Executive Director has not taken any actions to continue the commission's work via e-government protocols or collaborating with other government departments, agencies, boards, or commissions to work out of another location to curtail the lapse of services. "Based on several discussions with Taxi-Men and Taxi-Women, I am being told that employees are working from home and are unreachable or cannot provide the required service," Bolques stated. "Even in this hybrid and remote work era, leadership in those roles must still be held accountable for executing and completing their tasks and responsibilities." It was also brought to the Senator's attention that there is no online service option during this closure, further complicating the situation and impeding those needing plates, medallions, renewals, etc. "The fact that drivers cannot work legally because they cannot access services is completely unacceptable." Senator Bolques continued, "This is the livelihood and main or only source of income for these people, and the entire commission is responsible for this lapse in management, execution, customer service, and overall interest in assisting them; I have tried on numerous occasions to contact the office myself with no avail" Bolques concluded.
Congratulate Ms. Aliyah Boston #1 Pick WNBA
I would like to congratulate Ms. Aliyah Boston for yet another historic accomplishment for being selected as the overall number one pick in the WNBA 2023 draft! Congratulations Aliyah Boston
Senator Bolques reads to Montessori School Elementary students
This morning’s reading to the students of the Virgin Islands Montessori school on Saint Thomas.
Providing Assistance to the Elderly
Providing Assistance to the Elderly
The Bolques Bulletin (A bimestrial newsletter)
The Bolques Bulletin (A bimestrial newsletter)
International Day of Women Judges
International Day of Women Judges
Reading to Kindergarten class at Jane E. Tuitt Elementary School
Reading to Kindergarten class at Jane E. Tuitt Elementary School
Notice of Territorial Concern Survey
A territorial concern survey to determine the top three (3) issues on each island from its constituents. The data from this survey will be utilized to identify the major concerns/points of interest expressed by residents. After data accrual and assessments, town hall meetings will be scheduled on each island to discuss these concerns in greater detail.
***NOTICE OF MEDIA ADVISORY*** National Park Service (NPS) public comment period extended to Wednesday, March 15, 2023
This extension results from a collaborative effort with the Honorable Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett and the Honorable Senator-At-Large Angel Bolques Jr. following a community meeting yesterday, February 21, 2023, due to comments and issues on difficulties submitting commentary and information during the initial public comment period.
***NOTICE OF MEDIA ADVISORY*** DELEGATE PLASKETT AND SENATOR BOLQUES CO-HOST A COMMUNITY MEETING ON THE PROPOSED ST. JOHN LAND EXCHANGE
DELEGATE PLASKETT AND SENATOR BOLQUES CO-HOST A COMMUNITY MEETING ON THE PROPOSED ST. JOHN LAND EXCHANGE
Senator Angel L. Bolques, Jr. Congratulates USVI Track Star Michelle Smith on Her No. 1 Ranking In the Under 18 Category at Millrose Games in New York City
St. Croix- On February 11, Michelle Mycah Leonie Smith achieved a winning time of 1:29:52 in the 600-meter race at the Millrose Games in New York, and in so doing, propelled herself to become No. 1 in the world for the under 18 category. As a member of the Virgin Islands Track and Field Team and native Crucian, Michelle Smith has recast the spotlight on our beloved territory, where world-class athletes from multiple sports disciplines are raised and trained. “It cannot be overstated how significant Ms. Smith’s achievement is to become the 9th fastest high school girl in history in the 600M,” Senator Angel L. Bolques, Jr., stated. On behalf of the Office of the Senator-At-Large, I am so proud of her and give thanks to her parents, who also were track stars, and her coaches who have groomed her,” Senator Bolques continued. “Michelle Smith is another shining example in a long legacy of outstanding student-athletes from the Virgin Islands who demonstrate that unprecedented accomplishments are attainable even amidst formidable challenges,” Senator Bolques concluded.
