Marcellina Ventura-Douglas
Radio News ReporterMarcellina Ventura-Douglas is the Radio News Reporter for WTJX-FM, 93.1. She was born and raised on the island of St. Croix, where her grandfather founded the historic newspaper, The St. Croix Avis. Marcellina earned her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from the University of the Virgin Islands, also working in the office of Senator Shawn-Michael Malone while she attended school. After leaving Malone's office, Marcellina went on to serve as program director of Vivid Streaming before working for the Virgin Islands National Guard as a Family Assistance Center Specialist from 2017 to 2018, where she supported service members and their families following Hurricanes Irma and Maria. She then joined WTJX-TV, Channel 12 as a producer, but was soon tapped to switch to WTJX-FM to deliver local evening news through the WTJX NewsFeed, airing every weekday at 5:00 pm on 93.1 FM and available on demand, wherever you get your podcasts.
Email: mvdouglas@wtjx.org
Phone: (340) 474-1682
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On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Tropical Shipping opened a new administrative and warehouse facility on St. Croix. Police are warning of a rise in vehicle thefts on St. Croix, particularly targeting women and Hyundai and Kia vehicles, while also urging the community to come forward with information as officers work to address a spike in recent crime. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: 52-year-old Mohammad Suid was extradited to St. Croix after allegedly using a worthless check to defraud a shipping company. Public Works Commissioner Derek Gabriel is pushing back on rumors of an FBI search, saying the claims are false and that operations at the department continue as normal. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Parking rates at the government parking lot on Strand Street in Christiansted will increase starting May 4, with officials saying the added revenue will fund maintenance and improvements. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Accomplished rapper, record producer, and actor Busta Rhymes will be one of the headliners for the 74th annual St. Thomas Carnival Village, as the Division of Festivals unveils this year’s lineup featuring a slate of local, regional, and international artists. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has tapped IRB Director Joel Lee to lead the Casino Control Commission ahead of the retirement of its chairman Marvin Pickering. Chief District Judge Robert Molloy issued a mixed ruling in the John Doe sexual abuse lawsuit filed against the government and former CAHS school officials. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Virgin Islands Port Authority Executive Director Carlton Dowe has been indicted on federal fraud charges as he simultaneously announces plans to retire from his position. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Pearl B. Larsen PreK-8 School was closed today after an electrical issue disrupted power to the campus. Despite earlier opposition from DPNR, senators approved a scaled-back rezoning plan for Beeston Hill, allowing housing development while eliminating the commercial use that raised concerns. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: The Department of Planning and Natural Resources opposes a request to rezone nearly 16 acres in Beeston Hill for a 24-unit housing development during a Legislature Committee of the Whole hearing, noting it conflicts with the Comprehensive Land and Water Use Plan and urges the usage of existing residential development tools instead. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Lime Out St. Thomas in Lindbergh Bay has been named one of TIME Magazine’s top travel destinations, bringing international attention to the Virgin Islands’ popular floating taco and cocktail spot. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: We speak with our contributing reporter Isabelle Teare, who was in the courtroom for today’s hearing where Magistrate Judge Julie Smith-Todman tightened pretrial release restrictions on St. Thomas restaurateur Brett “Mac” McClafferty by barring him and his businesses from posting about the facts of his criminal case on social media, while still allowing him to declare his innocence and campaign for Senate.
