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: 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. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: St. Croix This Week magazine named Nicole Canegata as its new Advertising and Content Manager, marking a new chapter for the long-running publication. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Magistrate Judge Simone VanHolten-Turnbull has again denied a request to unseal confidential Special Master reports tied to Jeffrey Epstein’s estate, ruling that victim privacy outweighs public access despite renewed media requests and new federal transparency disclosures. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: The V.I. Government Hospital and Health Facilities Corporation Territorial Board has formally established a single territorial hospital system, naming Juan F. Luis Hospital CEO Darlene Baptiste as chief executive officer of the consolidated system. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: An MOU between the Virgin Islands and the Ghana Tourism Authority aims to strengthen tourism, cultural exchange, and investment ties by leveraging shared heritage and expanding cooperation over the next five years. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Police on St. Croix are investigating a fatal collision on Midland Road that left two people dead and five others hospitalized early Monday morning. Several Department of Human Services employees were arrested today in connection with an ongoing Medicaid fraud investigation, prompting statements from both the agency, Attorney General Gordon Rhea, and Governor Albert Bryan Jr. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: At the first in a series of town halls, Waste Management Authority officials addressed resident concerns on St. Croix about illegal dumping, wastewater failures, and recycling, while outlining plans for new convenience centers and expanded enforcement and outreach.
