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: WAPA celebrates the opening of the Hogensborg Solar Farm on St. Croix, now the biggest solar farm in the VI. A bold daylight shooting on St. Thomas claimed the life of 29-year-old Everton G. Ralph Jr, marking the territory’s 18th homicide for the year and the 2nd shooting death on St. Thomas within 72 hours. -
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: The Antilles School sailing program marked a milestone moment by honoring four senior sailors who will be continuing their athletic and academic journeys at the collegiate level. A bill seeking to raise the cap on damages that individuals can recover from the government was held in committee once again amid growing concerns over its fiscal impact. -
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: VIPD Commissioner Mario Brooks announced a 19% drop in major crimes but urges focus on conflict resolution amid ongoing violence. An early morning shooting on St. Thomas near the Oswald Harris Court claimed the life of 28-year-old Shyiane Degallerie, marking the territory’s 17th homicide of the year. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Silver Airways has ceased operations as of today, ending its services across several destinations in the Caribbean and regional routes in Florida; its subsidiary Seaborne Airline to continue operations. WAPA accuses the Public Services Commission of disregarding operational realities in its decision to reduce the LEAC. -
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: While Lt. Governor Roach issued a public statement last month asserting that he learned through the media of Haldane Davies’ appointment to serve as the Director of the BER, Governor Bryan countered in a VI Consortium interview last night that he told Roach of the move prior to Davies’ appointment. -
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: A California man is sentenced to eight months in federal prison for making violent threats against postal workers on St. Thomas after accusing them of mishandling marijuana-filled packages he mailed from the mainland. St. Croix District Teacher of the Year, Cherise Davis, has been named the 2025–2026 Virgin Islands State Teacher of the Year. -
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Senators advance a bill dubbed "Jahniqua’s Law” to hold those convicted of negligent or impaired driving to pay maintenance to the children of their victims. A 15-year-old minor has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting on the Christiansted Boardwalk of popular local comedian, Jordan ‘Dutty Heart’ Jones. -
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Two men were arrested and charged in connection with the theft of several commercial trucks and heavy equipment on St. Croix. The executive branch financial team defends the proposed FY 2026 budget to lawmakers, highlighting a conservative approach due to federal uncertainties. -
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Virgin Islands residents are urged to take serious steps to prepare for what is expected to be an active 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. During a Committee of the Whole hearing, lawmakers discussed a measure to rescind raises for top government officials as well as one to raise the salaries of the lowest paid government employees. -
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: An incident involving a gas tank early this morning prompted the Virgin Islands Port Authority to temporarily close the Gallows Bay Port Facility on St. Croix. While the EnVIsion Tomorrow program has made progress in rebuilding homes across the territory, ongoing delays and funding challenges continue to hinder its efforts.
