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: Lawmakers assess the territory’s mounting wastewater crisis, as officials detail failing infrastructure, untreated sewage, and blocked drainage systems posing threats to public health and the environment. -
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Lawmakers have advanced legislation to establish comprehensive care standards for the elderly and disabled in nursing homes and assisted living facilities, despite concerns over funding and implementation capacity. -
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Lawmakers blast the Caribbean Kidney Center for its abrupt closure that left patients scrambling for continued care on St. Thomas. CFVI announces Kari Currence as the 2025 recipient of the Lawyers’ Scholarship. -
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: St. Thomas native Teresa Hodge has been named the National Education Association’s 2025 Higher Educator of the Year. -
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: After Governor Bryan’s announcement to call lawmakers into a special session, we speak with Senate President Milton Potter for his reaction. -
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: A man and a woman have been arrested in connection to a February robbery that occurred at WAPA’s Richmond Power Plant on St. Croix. A federal judge has granted a request to postpone the sentencing of former chief operating officer for the Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority, Darin Richardson. -
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: The 2025 St. John Food Fair honored beloved baker and culture bearer Barbara Hendricks and remembered master woodturner Avelino “Bino” Samuel. -
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: The Virgin Islands Port Authority board has tabled the Frederiksted waterfront master plan amid concerns over government coordination. A woman on St. Thomas has been arrested following a domestic disturbance that escalated into property damage and a physical altercation. -
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority is urging residents to make the switch to standardized trash carts as a growing number of noncompliant containers are creating safety hazards for sanitation crews. -
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: The Humane Society of St. Thomas, the Department of Health, and a 24-member DOD Innovative Readiness Training Team are conducting a free veterinary clinic, including spay/neuter, vaccinations, and microchipping services on St. Thomas.
