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, legislators slam a bill proposed by Senator Ray Fonseca seeking to remove certain areas from the historic district. DPW announces public bus service on St. Croix has been suspended due to an apparent sick-out by VITRAN operators. -
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, the Virgin Islands/Palestinian Friendship Association donates books to Florence Williams Public Library, aiming to promote cultural understanding. -
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, the St. Croix Animal Welfare Center details financial challenges and advocates for the adoption of longtime resident, Carmello. Over six thousand residents are slated to receive their long-awaited tax refunds. -
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, lawmakers approve a lease agreement extension for Coral World Ocean Park. Residents of Williams Delight demand action on their dilapidated roads. -
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, officials cut the ribbon on the multi-million dollar renovation of the Walter I.M. Hodge Pavilion on St. Croix. WAPA’s board unanimously approves a $1.5 million purchase for a new transformer for the Richmond Power Plant. -
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, a man caught at Mermaid’s Chair trafficking cocaine, pleads guilty in federal court. -
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, Government House announced that the mill and pavement of the entire airport road on St. Croix will take place over the holiday season. The territory records its 41st homicide following a shooting at Hospital Ground in St. Thomas. -
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, Ivan James has been sentenced to 35 years in prison on drug conspiracy and weapons charges. -
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, the Virgin Islands Casino Control Commission and the Department of Health have signed a MOU to tackle the issue of problem gambling in the territory. -
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, former VIHFA COO, Stephanie Berry, has filed wrongful termination lawsuit alleging retaliation. Lawmakers demand action following reports of illegal activities at Lindbergh Bay and the Emerald Beach Hotel.
