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: Federal and local law enforcement officials launched the DEA’s Fentanyl Free America Initiative in the Virgin Islands today, expanding enforcement and education efforts to prevent overdose deaths and keep the drug out of local communities. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Seven new ambulances have been placed into service across the territory following a blessing ceremony held today by VI Fire and Emergency Medical Services. Senators are renewing scrutiny of the West Indian Company Limited to address an $11.8 million unpaid PILOT obligation. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Jennifer Matarangas-King was officially sworn in as commissioner of the Virgin Islands Department of Tourism during a ceremony this morning at Government House on St. Croix. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: We speak with Kosei Ohno, lead of Project Fair Waters, a USVI maritime coalition, following a new report from the U.S. trade representative validating concerns that the BVI’s charter fee hike is harming the USVI marine tourism economy and threatening thousands of local jobs. -
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.
