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: Frustrated residents took their concerns directly to lawmakers today, staging a protest outside the Capitol Building on St. Thomas and demanding accountability from the Water and Power Authority. A coordinated rescue operation involving the Coast Guard and local emergency responders saved a boater after a catamaran caught fire and sank south of St. Thomas. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: WAPA CEO Karl Knight says a fuel valve malfunction at the Randolph Harley Power Plant over the weekend triggered a cascade of equipment failures that left thousands without electricity. The latest WAPA outage has also intensified scrutiny of the utility's finances and operations, prompting renewed demands from senators for transparency, accountability, and potential federal assistance. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority hosted its first Lineworker Exhibition & Festival at the Agricultural Fairgrounds to showcase the skills, safety practices, and everyday work of its linemen, while also honoring crews who helped restore power in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: For the first time since the expansion of the Court, the Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands has its full complement following the legislature's confirmation of Judge Denise Francois, while attorney Renee Andre received confirmation to the Superior Court bench in the St. Thomas–St. John district. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Senator Kurt Vialet is demanding immediate action from the Departments of Agriculture and Human Services to process long-delayed Act 8995 pay raises for some of the government’s lowest-paid employees, calling the months-long holdup an unacceptable failure of accountability and respect. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: For the first time in 35 years both valedictorian and salutatorian honors were male students as the Charlotte Amalie High School Class of 2026 celebrated academic excellence, scholarships, championships, and historic milestones during commencement exercises. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: The Ivanna Eudora Kean High School Class of 2026 celebrated 159 graduates, who collectively received more than $7.3 million in scholarships and financial aid. Meanwhile, 151 students graduated from the Raphael O. Wheatley Skill Center with many already securing jobs across differing fields. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Caribbean sports officials are celebrating the successful launch of a new regional Under-23 3x3 basketball tournament in the British Virgin Islands, aimed at expanding youth competition, referee training, and international basketball opportunities across the Eastern Caribbean. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: The Virgin Islands is sending off a standout Class of 2026, as the St. Croix Educational Complex graduates with a cohort of 217 students marked by record honors, STEM and police pre‑cadet achievements. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: UVI’s 2026 St. Croix commencement saw nearly 300 students graduate across more than 30-degree programs, while the university also awarded an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree to longtime St. Croix Avis publisher Rena Brodhurst.
