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Senator At Large Angel Bolques Jr. Attends the Democratic National Convention as National Committeeman and Votes to Nominate Kamala Harris for President of the United States of America.

by Daniel E. Ottley
written by Daniel E. Ottley

Chicago, IL, August 23, 2024 — Senator Angel Bolques Jr., the National Committeeman of the Democratic Party of the Virgin Islands, proudly represented the United States Virgin Islands at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) this week. During the convention in Chicago, Senator Bolques joined Virgin Islands delegates and delegates from across the nation to cast their vote in favor of nominating Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party’s candidate for President of the United States.

Reflecting on the importance of this moment, Senator Bolques stated, “It is an honor to represent the people of the Virgin Islands at the DNC and to participate in this pivotal moment in our nation’s history. By casting our votes for Kamala Harris, we endorse a vision of progress, unity, and leadership that will guide us toward a brighter future for all Americans.”

Senator Bolques emphasized the Virgin Islands delegation’s unique opportunity to contribute to this historic nomination process. “As a delegate from the Virgin Islands, I am deeply aware of the critical role we play in shaping the future of our country during the nomination process, even though the Virgin Islands cannot cast electoral votes,” he added.

 The convention brought together delegates, party leaders, and supporters from all 50 states and territories, showcasing a unified front in the lead-up to the 2024 Presidential election. The Virgin Islands delegation, including Senator Bolques, participated in discussions on crucial policy issues, ensuring that the voices of Virgin Islanders are heard at the highest levels of the Democratic Party.

As the Democratic Party rallies behind Kamala Harris and Tim Walz for the upcoming election, Senator Bolques remains dedicated to collaborating with the delegation, advocating for the interests of the Virgin Islands, and ensuring that our voices continue to be a powerful force in the national conversation.

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Coast Guard offloads $829 thousand in cocaine, transfers 9 suspects to DEA authorities in Puerto Rico

by Daniel E. Ottley
written by Daniel E. Ottley

The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Napier transferred custody of 79 kilograms of cocaine and nine suspects to federal authorities in Puerto Rico, Monday.  The seized contraband is estimated to have a wholesale value of $829 thousand dollars, and the interdiction is the result of multi-agency efforts involving Coast Guard’s Western Hemisphere Strategy, the Caribbean Corridor Strike Force Initiative and Operation Unified Resolve.  The Drug Enforcement Administration, in collaboration with the Coast Guard Investigative Service and Homeland Security Investigations, is leading the investigation in this case.

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Governor Bryan Celebrates Historic Achievement by Virgin Islander Quianna Christian

by Daniel E. Ottley
written by Daniel E. Ottley
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Governor Albert Bryan Jr. proudly congratulates Quianna E. E. Christian on her historic election as International Second Vice President of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.®️. Quianna, a member of the Rho Omicron Chapter at the University of the Virgin Islands, is the first person from the Sorority’s International Region to be elected to the Board of Directors.
Quianna is pursuing a BA in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and a BBA in Marketing with a minor in Communication. She has shown exceptional leadership, serving in various roles within her chapter and on international committees.
“Quianna’s achievement brings immense pride to the Virgin Islands. Her dedication and leadership exemplify the values we cherish,” said Governor Bryan. “We are confident she will continue to inspire and contribute globally.”
Founded in 1908, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.®️ is the first Greek-lettered sorority established by African American college women. It promotes high scholastic and ethical standards and serves over 300,000 members worldwide.
Quianna is the daughter of Linda Christian and the late Roy Christian. Her journey inspires young people in the Virgin Islands and beyond.
Governor Bryan and the entire Virgin Islands community congratulate Quianna on her historic election and wish her continued success.
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Scheduled Electrical Service Interruption for Customers in St. Croix Tomorrow and Wednesday

by Daniel E. Ottley
written by Daniel E. Ottley
ST. CROIX, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – June 30, 2024 – The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority would like to inform customers and community members on the island of St. Croix of a scheduled electrical service interruption occurring tomorrow, Monday, July 1, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. impacting approximately 20 customers in Estate Frederikshaab.  The cause of this outage is to safely transfer single phase lines on Feeder 8B.
In addition, on Wednesday,  July 3, 2024, 60 customers in Little La Grange will experience a scheduled outage from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The cause of the outage is to safely transfer single phase lines on Feeder 8B.
Thank you for your understanding. Together we are building a stronger, more reliable future.
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Governor Bryan Urges Community Support for St. John Land Swap

by Daniel E. Ottley
written by Daniel E. Ottley

US VIRGIN ISLANDS — On behalf of Governor Albert Bryan Jr., Government House Communications Director Richard Motta urged Virgin Islanders to express support for a land exchange agreement between the Virgin Islands Government and the National Park Service for the exchange of an uninhabited Cay off the coast of St. John for almost a dozen acres of centrally located land for the construction of a pre-k through 12th-grade public school on St. John.

Motta made the request during the weekly Government House press briefing on Monday.

“We ask that the Virgin Islands community express their support for this measure and their support for the unencumbered and equal education of children living on St. John,” Motta said. He urged the community to testify at a legislative Committee of the Whole hearing on Tuesday, July 11, on St. John.

“Make your voices and your concerns known,” Motta said, reminding the community that the 35thLegislature will vote on the legislation on July 20.

School thefts

Calling recent thefts at schools on St. Croix and St. Thomas “vexing and unfortunate,” Motta pleaded with the perpetrators to return the stolen goods. More than 100 solar panels were stolen from the St. Croix Educational Complex over the weekend and on St. Thomas vandalism incidents on at least oneadditional campus caused damage significant enough to set back the Department of Education’s plans for the successful start of a new school year.

“As a community we have to do better,” Motta said. “I am pleading with you as a citizen. Please come forward so that we will be able to get those resources back.”

Income tax refunds

Motta announced that the Bryan Roach administration has recently issued another round of income tax refund payments as part of the administration’s continued push to pay past obligations to Virgin Islands residents. The latest round of income tax refunds totals about $17 million. It covers individuals who are due an income tax refunds for tax years 2021 and prior who filed that refund before April 11, 2022.

VIFire/EMS

Also in his remarks Monday, Motta thanked firefighters of the Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Service for their hard work over the weekend battling and containing the fire at the Bovoni Landfill.

“On behalf of Governor Bryan, Lieutenant Governor Roach and the entire Bryan Roach administration, we thank you for your bravery and are grateful for your continued service in protecting life and property for all Virgin Islanders,” Motta said.

Director Motta said the medical condition of Firefighter Jerrel Brown, who was injured battling the Vester Gade blaze in Savan, is improving. He asked the community to pray for the speedy recovery of Brown and Firefighter Melanesia Hendrickson, who was also injured in the Vester Gade fire.

On a happier note, Motta congratulated Aliyah Boston on being named a starter in the WNBA Finals and congratulated Nicholas D’Amour, who brought home the gold in archery at the CAC games in El Salvador.

The Bryan-Roach Administration is investing in the Territory’s people, infrastructure and future through transparency, stabilizing the economy, restoring trust in the government and ensuring that recovery projects are completed as quickly as possible. Visit www.transparency.vi.gov.

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