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 advanced a bill reallocating $5 million to jumpstart restoration work at the Randall “Doc” James Racetrack on St. Croix. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: St. John residents packed the Cleone H. Creque Legislative Annex during VI Port Authority's public hearing, voicing strong opposition to new and proposed increases relative to marine and operational fees. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: The VI Department of Agriculture broke ground on the first of two 100,000-gallon cisterns in Estate Bordeaux on St. Thomas. The Virgin Islands Horseracing Commission is seeking guidance from the Attorney General’s Office on whether it can authorize off-track betting operations without a current racetrack franchise holder. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima docked this morning at the Austin “Babe” Monsanto Marine Terminal in Crown Bay, St. Thomas. VI Port Authority Executive Director and Senator At-Large Angel Bolques clash on proposed marine tariff amendments and new fees ahead of Monday's public hearing on St. John. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Governor Albert Bryan Jr. and VIPA Director Carlton Dowe met with Royal Caribbean and Cruise Terminals International to discuss the redevelopment of Crown Bay Center. Dowe also discusses the Charlotte Amalie Harbor dredging project with WTJX. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Virgin Islanders commemorate the 147th anniversary of Contract Day and the Fireburn revolt of 1878. Vincent L. Roberts has been sworn in as Commissioner of the Department of Sports, Parks, and Recreation. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: WICO board members raise concerns over the delayed Charlotte Amalie harbor dredging project that has already forced cruise ship cancellations that could cost the company $2.5 million in lost revenue next quarter. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: A small navy-type vessel docked at the Ann E. Abramson Marine Facility on St. Croix prompted local speculation regarding military presence on the island. We speak with a Port Authority official regarding the ship. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Government agencies joined forces in Frederiksted this week to clean up the abandoned senior center with plans to tackle the Vegetable Market in the town and address ongoing sanitation concerns. We speak with Senator Franklin Johnson, who sparked the call to action. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Lawmakers advanced a resolution that would honor Soca artist Dennis “Pumpa” Liburd that would rename the main entrance to Peters Rest Road and bestow upon him the symbolic key to the territory for his cultural contributions.
