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: Ulla F. Muller Elementary 3rd grader Malaya Petersen won the STT/STJ district title and Free Will Baptist 8th grader Rayan Felix claimed top honors on St. Croix in the 2026 District Spelling Bee. WTJX’s Isabelle Teare had the honor of serving as one of the pronouncers on St. Thomas and spoke with Malaya following her victory. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett is condemning the removal of historical markers from the territory's national parks, calling the move an attempt to erase key parts of the territory’s history and urging their restoration. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Residents and visitors gathered at the Rudolph Schulterbrandt Agriculture Complex for the 54th Annual Agriculture and Food Fair. A 21-year-old St. Croix man has pleaded guilty in federal court to possession of marijuana with intent to distribute following the discovery of more than six kilograms in his luggage at the Henry E. Rohlsen Airport. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: The 54th Annual Agriculture and Food Fair returns to St. Croix this weekend under the theme “Agriculture and Technology: An Ideal Mix in 2026,” featuring food, youth competitions, live entertainment, and family activities. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: VIWMA broke ground today on St. Croix for the new Concordia Convenience Center, the first of three planned waste disposal sites for the island. Police are investigating the first homicide reported on St. Thomas this year after a man was found fatally shot this morning in the Scott Free area. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: VIPD is investigating two separate armed robberies on St. Thomas, one at Coki Point that escalated into a shootout and led to an arrest, and another early-morning holdup near Mandela Circle involving three masked suspects who remain at large. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Authorities are investigating a rash of early-morning break-ins on St. Thomas, including a burglary at ONE Communications retail store at Tutu Park Mall. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: The Charles "Tappy" Seales Fire Station at Estate Grove Place on St. Croix has been delayed per new federal approval requirements according to Office of Disaster Recovery Director Adrienne Williams-Octalien. ODR released its 2025 Annual Recovery Progress Report, outlining billions in federal recovery funding, completed and ongoing projects across the Territory. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Governor Albert Bryan Jr. says outstanding payments related to the government’s tourism marketing agreement with the New York Jets are due to routine cash flow timing and not mismanagement, saying the partnerships are delivering strong returns. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Senator Kurt Vialet is rejecting Governor Albert Bryan Jr.’s latest comments on the long-delayed reconstruction of Paul E. Joseph Stadium, calling for stronger accountability and completion timelines. Police on St. Croix arrested a woman following a disturbance in Christiansted town that later escalated into an alleged assault on officers while she was in custody.
