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: 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. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: The VI Department of Justice is using Alcohol Responsibility Month to highlight the role of parents in preventing youth alcohol use. Prosecutors are seeking to limit disclosure of sealed diversion records tied to government witness Morris Anselmi in the corruption case of Davidson and Sasha Charlemagne. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: A proposal to direct future hotel development proceeds into GERS is moving forward, as lawmakers weigh long-term financial impacts. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Students, community members, and officials gathered today on St. Croix to break ground on the new Central High School. A minimum wage increase to $12 an hour takes effect April 24 as part of a phased plan to raise wages across the Virgin Islands. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Former senator and longtime public servant John A. Bell, passed away this morning at the age of 94 after a long battle with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. The Virgin Islands Energy Office launched the Virgin Islands Resiliency Grid Enhancement program, VIRGE, a new initiative designed to provide backup power solutions to vulnerable residents ahead of the 2026 hurricane season.
