Marcellina Ventura-Douglas
Radio News ReporterMarcellina Ventura-Douglas is the Radio News Reporter for WTJX-FM, 93.1. Born and raised on St. Croix, Ventura-Douglas graduated from the University of the Virgin Islands, where she received her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. While at UVI, she worked in the office of Senator Shawn-Michael Malone before beginning her career in radio. Ventura-Douglas fell in love with radio growing up, when she and her father would spend every morning and afternoon listening to local radio news legend, Alvin G. After leaving Senator Malone's office, she became the program director of Vivid Streaming. She then joined WTJX-TV, Channel 12 as a producer. Soon after, she was tapped to switch to WTJX-FM to present an evening news. She is passionate about bringing radio news to the Virgin Islands community through the WTJX NewsFeed, airing every weekday at 5:00pm on 93.1 FM and available online, on demand.
Email: mvdouglas@wtjx.org
Phone: (340) 474-1682
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On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Following the Schneider Regional Medical Center warning of longer Emergency Room wait times, Senate Vice President Kenneth Gittens says he is calling for an emergency meeting with hospital leaders on St. Croix and St. Thomas, citing worsening operational, financial, and workforce conditions at the Territory’s hospitals. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: We speak with basketball standout K’Nard Callendar, who has been selected as the first player from the Virgin Islands to participate in the NBA and FIBA’s Basketball Without Borders Global Camp during this year's All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles. The VI Slice Moderate-Income Homeownership Program has reopened to new applicants following a renewed $2 million funding commitment. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: We speak with members of the legal community regarding the passing of St. Croix attorney Eszart Wynter, who is being described by Governor Albert Bryan Jr. as a prolific attorney and distinguished statesman. Police are investigating a jewelry store robbery that occurred this afternoon on Main Street in St. Thomas. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: VIHFA approved more than $11 million dollars in federal disaster-mitigation funding for two major housing developments, including a $7.5 million award for the Residences at 340 North, which developer Ajani Corneiro says brings hurricane-resilient, affordable homes for first-time buyers. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Members of St. Thomas’s marine community gathered earlier this month to honor the life and legacy of Navy veteran and dive shop owner, Richard “Scotty” Scott. Police arrested Jaden M. Francis and charged him with murder in the first degree in last evening's death of 19-year-old Janice Rivera. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: The World-Famous Xpress Band was honored as the 2025–2026 Crucian Christmas Festival Village officially opened last evening under the name Xpress’s Famous Sound Stadium. The Festival Village was cut short after multiple fights involving minors prompted police to close the village early. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: The Crab Queen, Aquatic Cleanse Car Wash, and K2 Deluxe Salon announced their indefinite closure following yet another homicide in the vicinity of the businesses on St. Croix. Also on the Big Island, a Legislature enforcement officer has been arrested and charged with attempted murder following a Christmas Eve shooting incident tied to a dispute between neighbors. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: The Virgin Islands Department of Public Works reopened a section of Queen Mary Highway (Centerline Road) near the former Kmart west on St. Croix for the festival season, while additional paving and final work on the historic box culvert project remain pending. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: A St. Thomas mother has filed a lawsuit against Education Commissioner Dionne Wells-Hedrington for transferring her son from CAHS to Edith Williams Alternative Academy after he was arrested in November in connection to allegations of making bomb threats. A St. John man is in custody following an alleged assault that left another man with multiple puncture wounds. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Lawmakers advance legislation aimed at penalizing those who ignore marine advisories during hazardous weather conditions and end up requiring emergency rescue. St. Thomas/St. John district physician representative Dr. Frank Odlum has stepped down from the Government Hospital & Health Facilities Corporation Territorial Board.
