Senator at Large

Angel L. Bolques, Jr.
At Large
Senator Angel L. Bolques, Jr.
Senator-at-Large
District: At Large

Angel L. Bolques Jr. Senator-at-Large, was born on the Island of St. Croix in the United States Virgin Islands to parents Angel L. Bolques Sr. of St. Croix and Patricia Powell-Mitchell of St. John. He is the proud father of four children and is married to Mrs. Melisa Bolques. As a young child Angel or Junjun as he was affectionately called, grew up in the Peters Rest neighborhood of St. Croix where he enjoyed playing with his siblings and neighborhood friends from dusk till dawn, or as the elders would say, “When streetlight come on, geh in deh house.”

His educational journey began in kindergarten at the Lew Muckle Elementary School on St. Croix until the age of seven, he continued his educational trajectory on the Island of St. John where he lived with his mother and siblings while attending the Guy Benjamin Elementary School in Coral Bay and then the Julius E. Sprauve School in Cruz Bay. He would later attend and graduate from the Ivanna Eudora Kean High School on St. Thomas. Mr. Bolques Jr. has studied Business Administration (A.I.U.), and Graphic Arts (Design & Applied Arts), and holds several certifications including The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (C.A.S.E.) Fundamentals of Economics Course through an employee enhancement program at Gifft Hill School where he taught Computer Technology and Spanish. 

Senator Bolques Jr. has served in various capacities throughout his professional career including but not limited to; Legislative Researcher, Member of the U.S.V.I. Board of Education, National Committeeman of the Democratic Party of the Virgin Islands, Administrative Assistant to the Board of Elections and was named “2016 Government Employee of the Year”, Revenue Manage, Purchasing/Inventory Control Assistant Manager, Administrator and Computer Technology Teacher at the Gift Hill School on St. John, as a Graphic Arts Designer, and current Board member of several 501c3 organizations such as Community Action NOW, RAS Events Inc., and several Democratic Clubs throughout the Virgin Islands.

As Senator-at-Large, Angel’s focus moving forward is on Economic Development, Small Business Expansion, Food Autonomy-Security for the territory, Technological Advancements, and more Affordable Housing Opportunities for Low-Income and Middle-Income Virgin Islanders. Senator-At-Large Angel L. Bolques, Jr. currently serves as Chair of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security, Justice, and Public Safety, and he is also a member of the Senate Committees on Rules & Judiciary, Youth, Sports, Parks and Recreation and Housing, Transportation and Telecommunications.

Chief of Staff: Diane Hazelwood
Email: dhazlewood@legvi.org /a>
Phone:
340-712-2278

BILL TO ESTABLISH NATIONAL DISH AND DESSERT ADVANCES, SENATORS UPDATED ON YOUTH PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES | June 23, 2023

ST. JOHN – The Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports, and Parks, led by Senator Angel L. Bolques, Jr., convened in a meeting at the Cleone H. Creque Legislative Annex. Lawmakers advanced a bill to establish an official dish and dessert for the Territory. Furthermore, officials from the Aviation Industry and the Virgin Islands Department… Read More »

COMMITTEE RECEIVES UPDATES FROM DSPR AND AARP VIRGIN ISLANDS | April 24, 2023

ST. THOMAS – The Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports, and Parks, led by Senator Angel L. Bolques, Jr. convened in a meeting at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Lawmakers received updates regarding the progress and challenges of the Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation concerning their projects and their mission to provide high… Read More »

NOMINATIONS, LEASES, ZONINGS, RESOLUTIONS, AND BILLS FORWARDED | April 18, 2023

ST. THOMAS- Members of the 35th Legislature, led by Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr., convened in a meeting at the Capitol Building. Lawmakers voted in the affirmative for several bills, including the governor’s requests, leases, zonings, resolutions, and bills. All approved items will be forwarded to the Governor for further action. The Full Body… Read More »

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