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: Students, community members, and officials gathered today on St. Croix to break ground on the new Central High School. A minimum wage increase to $12 an hour takes effect April 24 as part of a phased plan to raise wages across the Virgin Islands. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Former senator and longtime public servant John A. Bell, passed away this morning at the age of 94 after a long battle with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. The Virgin Islands Energy Office launched the Virgin Islands Resiliency Grid Enhancement program, VIRGE, a new initiative designed to provide backup power solutions to vulnerable residents ahead of the 2026 hurricane season. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: The Northside Sportfishing Club is inviting community members to participate in a Hull Bay beach cleanup tomorrow as part of Earth Day activities and preparations for their 35th annual Bastille Day Kingfish Tournament. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Senator Avery Lewis says he has already drafted legislation with the goal of providing tax relief on prescription drugs, as the governor weighs emergency measures to address rising medication costs. Months after her December 11, 2025 arrest, Cleo Taylor has pleaded not guilty in connection with multiple violent incidents following a competency hearing. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: DLCA is asking the court to compel the owner of Moe’s Service Station to provide records as part of an ongoing investigation into fuel pricing practices. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: The Virgin Islands Police Department is inviting the public to join free early-morning workouts aimed at promoting fitness, wellness, and stronger community ties. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: We speak with Educational Complex senior Yomar Ortiz, who claimed his second Golden Gloves title in Florida. The Virgin Islands is grieving the passing of celebrated author and cultural historian Richard Schrader Sr. who passed away at the age of 90; we speak with his son, Joseph. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: We speak with St. Thomas swimmer Reagan Uszenski, following a strong performance at the 2026 CARIFTA Games; she captured 10 medals — eight golds and two silvers. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Our contributing reporter Isabelle Teare was at the Legislature today and recaps part of Committee of the Whole hearing, where lawmakers questioned WAPA officials over outages that impacted the St. Thomas–St. John district for more than two weeks. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: A man aboard the Celebrity Beyond was arrested by federal agents on St. Thomas after allegedly recording individuals inside a cruise ship bathroom using a hidden camera device.
