St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands – Senator Angel L. Bolques, Jr. is proud to join the Virgin Islands in celebrating the U.S. Department of Agriculture's approval of a waiver request that will unlock critical funding for the restoration of water infrastructure at the historic Estate Bethlehem site. This waiver paves the way for the St. Croix Farmers in Action (FIA) to rehabilitate a million-gallon cistern, bolstering sustainable agriculture and water security for the island's farming community.
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.
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Senator Bolques Highlights Economic Disparities in Maritime Sector Trade Between the Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands.
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.
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.
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.
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. Highlights the 2023 Economic Report from the Bureau of Economic Research
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.
U.S. Virgin Islands — As the U.S. Virgin Islands prepares for the upcoming election, Senator Angel Bolques Jr. is calling on voters to prioritize selecting members for the 6th Virgin Islands Constitutional Convention. According to Senator Bolques, this pivotal Convention will shape the future governance of the territory, making it essential for the electorate to carefully consider their choices.
We are excited to share the impactful work Senator Angel Bolques Jr. is doing to enhance the quality of life across the Virgin Islands. As your Senator At Large, Senator Bolques is dedicated to serving every community in our territory, advocating for policies and programs that benefit all residents.