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, we speak with Sports, Parks and Recreation Commissioner, Calvert White, who celebrates the re-Birth Carnival Horse Races on St. Thomas. The estate of a man who died while in custody has filed a lawsuit against officials from the Bureau of Corrections. -
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, St. Thomas/St. John District Police Chief Steven Phillip Sr. is crediting the community for keeping carnival safe. The Department of Health is spearheading a wellness fair that will offer residents access to free healthcare. -
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, police are asking for the communities help to locate 77-year-old Euranie M. Lambert of St. Thomas. We speak with Department of Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Louis Petersen who says corroded steam pipes are the cause for the St. Croix abattoir closure. -
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, The Department of Finance is cautioning residents of an anomaly when opening their tax return checks. Virgin Islanders attend this year’s Carnival Food Fair. Police Commissioner Ray Martinez speaks about the department’s push to enforce the loitering statute. -
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, Trunk Bay beach on St. John is named the world's best beach. The Public Finance Authority eases bond requirements for smaller construction projects in the territory. -
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, Lucas "John Gotti" Evans wins the St. Thomas 2024 Calypso Monarch competition. A violent weekend on St. Thomas claimed the life of a man and injured 5 others. -
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, the St. Croix Historic Preservation Commission conditionally approves the expansion of The Fred Hotel. Senators held an emergency Legislative Finance Committee meeting and grilled Water and Power Authority officials. -
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, the Department of Education cuts the ribbon to a new micro-grid solar farm at the St. Croix Educational Complex. Governor Albert Bryan Jr. fires back at remarks made yesterday by Senator Donna Frett-Gregory during the 35th Legislature's Press Conference. -
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. declares a local state of emergency due to rotating power. A St. Thomas man has been arrested on charges of first-degree murder after killing a 33-year-old woman. -
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, a housing development on St. John takes center stage during a legislative rezoning hearing. The Virgin Islands Casino Control Commission approves VIGL’s initial license to operate a racino.
