Actualités et mises à jour #Virgin Islands Legislature
Senator Bolques Stands Firm Against New Fees That Punish St. John Residents
St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands — Senator At Large, Angel L. Bolques Jr. is strongly opposing the Virgin Islands Port Authority’s (VIPA) proposed marine and parking fees, calling them regressive and unfair to the people of St. John—an island already carrying the highest cost of living and the least access to public services in the territory. The proposed fees include: An Additional Passenger Fee for Non-Drivers at the Red Hook Barge Ramp. A Cargo Overflow Staging Fee and A Paid Parking System at the Victor Sewer Marine Facility lot (across from the Cruz Bay Post Office). Unlike St. Thomas and St. Croix, St. John lacks full-service public infrastructure, including a fully operational fire station, a Human Services office, a Youth and Recreation Center, and medical facilities, among others. Many government departments do not maintain full local offices on St. John, and those that do often operate with limited hours, reduced staff, or restricted services. As a result, residents are often forced to travel to St. Thomas at their own expense for essential services, appointments, and basic necessities.
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.
La sénatrice Angel Bolques Jr. remercie le gouverneur Bryan Jr. d'avoir promulgué une loi historique sur la protection de l'enfance
Le sénateur Angel Bolques Jr. a exprimé aujourd'hui sa profonde gratitude au gouverneur Albert Bryan Jr. pour avoir promulgué la loi n° 35-0031 sur les droits des enfants victimes et témoins. Cette loi historique, désormais loi n° 8923, constitue une avancée majeure dans la protection des enfants dans les îles Vierges, garantissant un soutien complet aux enfants victimes et témoins impliqués dans le processus judiciaire.
La loi sur les droits des enfants victimes et témoins du sénateur Bolques a été adoptée par l'Assemblée législative et envoyée au gouverneur pour examen
Îles Vierges américaines – Aujourd'hui, la législature des Îles Vierges a voté en faveur du projet de loi n° 35-0031, présenté par le sénateur Angel L. Bolques, Jr., qui renforce la protection des enfants victimes et témoins dans le système judiciaire. Le projet de loi, intitulé Loi sur les droits des enfants victimes et témoins, est maintenant soumis au gouverneur pour examen et suivi.
