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, over 80 abandoned vehicles have been tagged for removal from the Bovoni Housing community on St. Thomas, see the list here. -
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, DLCA details to legislators their challenges that include staffing shortages and technological limitations. -
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, the Government of the Virgin Islands has partnered to develop a Caribbean maritime network with St. Croix serving as the anchor to boost regional trade and the local economy. -
On today's WTJX RadioNews Feed, St. Thomas native Rashawn Ross, has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Dave Matthews Band. -
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, a fire at the Anguilla Landfill on Sunday has prompted its temporary closure. We speak with the family members of the men killed in separate shooting incidents in the territory over the weekend. -
On today's WTJX Radio News Feed, Our Town Frederiksted prepares to host its inaugural, Rhythms at Sunset event. We speak with Executive Director Aimee Griles-Cariño. Supervisor of Elections Caroline Fawkes has filed a lawsuit to disqualify the nomination petition of Delegate to Congress candidate Ida Smith. -
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, Board of Elections member Harriet Mercer reacts to being ordered to apologize for her actions during early voting at the St. Thomas Elections System office. -
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, Board of Elections member Harriet Mercer explains her actions to allow a poll watcher to observe early voting at the St. Thomas Elections System office. -
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, lawmakers advance a measure sponsored by Senator Diane Capehart to consider a new Beer, Wine, and Spirits Festival in the territory. -
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, Dr. Clema Lewis from the Women’s Coalition of St. Croix speaks on the series of events being held this month in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
