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Senator Bolques rushed to hospital yesterday during Senate meeting; resting today

At-Large Senator Angel Bolques Jr. participates in the first block of a Committee on Rules and Judiciary meeting Wednesday in the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room prior to being rushed to the hospital by the Legislature’s Capitol Police.
Credit: Legislature of the Virgin Islands
At-Large Senator Angel Bolques Jr. participates in the first block of a Committee on Rules and Judiciary meeting Wednesday in the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room prior to being rushed to the hospital by the Legislature’s Capitol Police.

ST. CROIX — At-Large Senator Angel Bolques Jr. is resting at home today after being rushed to the Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital and Medical Center Wednesday.

The Legislature’s Capitol Police quickly transported the senator to the hospital with sirens blaring after he participated in the first block of a Committee on Rules and Judiciary meeting.

“He had a medical emergency, and he was transported to the emergency room to be checked out,” Senate President Novelle Francis Jr. said. “I kept in touch with them, and they said, ‘everything was OK.’”

Francis said Bolques was released from the hospital following an examination by an emergency room physician.

“We certainly wish him well to make sure a speedy recovery,” he said.

Francis said he spoke with Bolques Wednesday night.

“He seems to be resting well,” he said.

At-Large Senator Angel Bolques Jr., second from right, talks with his office representative, Marcellino Ventura Sr., third from right, and his colleagues during a Committee on Rules and Judiciary meeting Wednesday in the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. (Senators pictured left to right) Senate President Novelle Francis Jr., Senator Diane Capehart, committee chair, and Senator Franklin Johnson.
Credit: Legislature of the Virgin Islands
At-Large Senator Angel Bolques Jr., second from right, talks with his office representative, Marcellino Ventura Sr., third from right, and his colleagues during a Committee on Rules and Judiciary meeting Wednesday in the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. (Senators pictured left to right) Senate President Novelle Francis Jr., Senator Diane Capehart, committee chair, and Senator Franklin Johnson.

Bolques’ office issued a statement today announcing he was in good condition and is expected to make a swift recovery. The statement noted his return to the Senate is anticipated as soon as possible, and that the community’s overwhelming concern, support, and prayers during this time have deeply touched the senator.

The Senate president stressed the importance for individuals to keep their health in order.

“I know that this work, a lot of times you put in a lot of hours, and you sacrifice your own health to certainly do the work that’s required here, so I just want to wish him well, pace himself and a speedy recovery,” Francis said.

Tom Eader is the Chief Reporter for WTJX. Originally from South Bend, Indiana, Eader received his bachelor's degree in journalism from Ball State University, where he wrote for his college newspaper. He moved to St. Croix in 2003, after landing a job as a reporter for the St. Croix Avis. Eader worked at the Avis for 20 years, as both a reporter and photographer, and served as Bureau Chief from 2013 until their closure at the beginning of 2024. Eader is an award-winning journalist, known for his thorough and detailed reporting on multiple topics important to the Virgin Islands community. Joining the WTJX team in January of 2024, Eader brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the newsroom. Email: teader@wtjx.org | Phone: 340-227-4463
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