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: 32-year-old Sayif Brooks has been sentenced to eight years for Negligent Homicide by Motor Vehicle related to the death of 79-year-old Howard Dyer. We speak with Sergeant Arthur Joseph, VIPD Commander of Traffic Investigations on St. Croix, who emphasizes the importance of obeying speed limits and pedestrian safety. -
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: A bill sponsored by Senator Marvin Blyden seeking to strengthen tenant protections was held in committee after concerns were raised by colleagues. A 20-year-old man on St. Thomas facing multiple charges, to include weapons possession, has made a deal with prosecutors allowing him to plea to a lesser charge. -
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: We speak with Bishop Jerome Feudjio, head of the Diocese of St. Thomas, who recounts being in Rome during the passing of Pope Francis and the selection of Pope Leo the XIV. Attorneys for Joshawn Ayala and Anthony Schneider have filed a joint motion asking the court to permanently dismiss all charges against them. -
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Facing financial strain due to a reduction in federal funding, VIDE shifts the pay of specialized workers to the local budget. Authorities have identified the man whose body was discovered in the lagoon between Red Hook and Sapphire Beach on Sunday morning. -
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Police have launched an investigation following a body being pulled from the water in St. Thomas. Health officials are urging residents to vaccinate against measles as U.S. cases surge. -
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: A bomb threat at the Bertha C. Boschulte Middle School on St. Thomas resulted in students being dismissed early today. In preparation for leatherback hatchlings, Sea Turtle Assistance and Rescue and the St. Croix Sea Turtle Project are holding a beach cleanup this Sunday. -
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: We speak with Senator Avery Lewis, who was part of a VI delegation that traveled to Puerto Rico to discuss the VA’s potential cuts by the Trump administration and create a contingency plan for local veterans' health care. -
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: The National Park Service is set to begin a significant restoration project at Fort Christiansvaern. -
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Former Governor John de Jongh Jr. has filed opposition to a recent motion in the civil lawsuit filed by victims of Jeffrey Epstein. -
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: After recovering from a cyberattack, the Virgin Islands Lottery resumes its regular operations tomorrow and conducted drawing #1047 earlier today. Governor Albert Bryan Jr. defends his criticism of The Virgin Islands Daily News.
