Marcellina Ventura-Douglas
Radio News ReporterMarcellina Ventura-Douglas is the Radio News Reporter for WTJX-FM, 93.1. She was born and raised on the island of St. Croix, where her grandfather founded the historic newspaper, The St. Croix Avis. Marcellina earned her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from the University of the Virgin Islands, also working in the office of Senator Shawn-Michael Malone while she attended school. After leaving Malone's office, Marcellina went on to serve as program director of Vivid Streaming before working for the Virgin Islands National Guard as a Family Assistance Center Specialist from 2017 to 2018, where she supported service members and their families following Hurricanes Irma and Maria. She then joined WTJX-TV, Channel 12 as a producer, but was soon tapped to switch to WTJX-FM to deliver local evening news through the WTJX NewsFeed, airing every weekday at 5:00 pm on 93.1 FM and available on demand, wherever you get your podcasts.
Email: mvdouglas@wtjx.org
Phone: (340) 474-1682
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On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Police on St. Croix are investigating a deadly shooting in Mon Bijou that has pushed the territory’s homicide count to 10 so far this year. Federal prosecutors have filed motions defending the continuation of civil forfeiture cases tied to Davidson and Sasha Charlemagne, arguing the actions are legally justified even as the related criminal fraud case proceeds toward trial. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: The owners of Little St. James are suing several men and Tennessee-based nonprofit, We Fight Monsters, LTD, alleging they orchestrated a planned trespassing operation on the private island tied to online conspiracy content surrounding Jeffrey Epstein. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: As federal agencies investigate a fatal boating collision involving a Customs and Border Protection vessel near Haulover Cut, St. Thomas Rescue conducted diving operations in the channel today while friends of longtime Water Island resident Shawn Leass spoke with WTJX about his life, the unanswered questions surrounding the crash that resulted in his death, and growing safety concerns within the local boating community. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: A nationwide recall has been issued for select batches of a2 Platinum infant formula after testing detected a potentially harmful toxin linked to bacterial contamination. Former Senator Ronald Russell is being remembered for his decades of public service, legal advocacy, and civic leadership following news of his passing. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: A new initiative led by Senator Avery Lewis and Wendy’s will reward Virgin Islands honor roll students from kindergarten to fifth grade with free meals, reviving a program designed to encourage academic excellence. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: We speak with passengers impacted by Spirit Airlines’ sudden shutdown, which has left travelers stranded and struggling to secure flights home amid confusion, limited availability, and rising ticket prices. Police are investigating a fatal shooting on St. Croix after a man was found unresponsive early Saturday morning at the Christian Shan Hendricks Vegetable Market. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Karen “Lady Mac” McIntosh Bruce recounts her traumatic armed carjacking in the Christiansted parking lot as police continue searching for the suspects and her stolen red Toyota Corolla Cross. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: The 2026 St. Thomas Carnival Village officially opened as Imagi Music City, celebrating the legacy of the iconic band, Imagination Brass. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: The long-awaited runway rehabilitation project at Cyril E. King Airport is set to begin tomorrow, bringing major upgrades including the resurfacing of the airport’s 7,000-foot runway and improvements to its lighting system. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Khaleel “Prince Khaleel” Mills and Alauna “Queen Malene” Petersen captured top honors at the 2026 Junior Calypso Monarch Competition.
