United States Virgin Islands

#TBT: September 28, 2024

By William-Jose Velez Gonzalez

Pasquines · pasquines.us/2024/09/26/tbt-september-28-2024/

Arthur Abel Complex in 2015.
Arthur Abel Complex in 2015.Image credit: Experiencing Global History in my Home St. Croix, USVI

On September 26, 2009, the Arthur Abel Complex, formerly known as the Old Danish School, was dedicated after being restored, following its destruction in 1989 by Hurricane Hugo. Today, it houses the offices of the US Virgin Islands Lieutenant Governor.

At a glance

Flag of the U.S. Virgin IslandsSeal of the U.S. Virgin Islands
Citizenship
US citizens
Population
87,146
Land area
133.7 sq mi
Language
English
President
Donald Trump (R)
Legislature
D12 I3
Delegate to Congress
Stacey Plaskett (D)
Presidential vote
No
Voting representation in Congress
No
Official website
www.vi.gov
Codes
ZIP008xxPhone340

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William-Jose Velez Gonzalez

William-Jose Velez Gonzalez

William-José Vélez González is a native from Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, and a graduate from Florida International University in biomedical engineering, engineering management, and international relations. A designer with a strong interest in science, policy, and innovation, he previously served as the national executive vice president of the Puerto Rico Statehood Students Association. William-José lives in Washington, DC, where he works at the Children's National Research Institute and runs Opsin, a nonprofit design studio dedicated to making design more accessible. You can see him on Love is Blind as Lydia's brother. He is the founder and Editor in Chief of Pasquines.

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