Tom Eader
Chief ReporterTom Eader is the Chief Reporter for WTJX. Originally from South Bend, Indiana, Eader received his bachelor's degree in journalism from Ball State University, where he wrote for his college newspaper. He moved to St. Croix in 2003, after landing a job as a reporter for the St. Croix Avis. Eader worked at the Avis for 20 years, as both a reporter and photographer, and served as Bureau Chief from 2013 until their closure at the beginning of 2024. Eader is an award-winning journalist, known for his thorough and detailed reporting on multiple topics important to the Virgin Islands community. Joining the WTJX team in January of 2024, Eader brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the newsroom.
Email: teader@wtjx.org
Phone: 340-227-4463
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Court sets separate June 2026 sentencing dates for former Police Commissioner Ray Martinez and ex-OMB Director Jenifer O’Neal after December 11 corruption convictions. -
Court sets separate June 2026 sentencing dates for former Police Commissioner Ray Martinez and ex-OMB Director Jenifer O’Neal after December 11 corruption convictions.
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Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett files complaint against law firm Duane Morris LLP over legal fee dispute, seeks a court-ordered accounting and declaratory relief. -
Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett files complaint against law firm Duane Morris LLP over legal fee dispute, seeks a court-ordered accounting and declaratory relief.
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Wastewater haulers updated at town hall on new VIWMA septage waste disposal fee effective next monthVirgin Islands Waste Management Authority to implement septage waste disposal fee of $75.58 per 1,000 gallons of wastewater effective January 1, 2026. -
Wastewater haulers updated at town hall on new VIWMA septage waste disposal fee effective next monthVirgin Islands Waste Management Authority to implement septage waste disposal fee of $75.58 per 1,000 gallons of wastewater effective January 1, 2026.
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Plea talks advance in $500,000 Paycheck Protection Program fraud case tied to Morris Anselmi and Kimberly McCollum, co-owners of Island Services Group. -
Plea talks advance in $500,000 Paycheck Protection Program fraud case tied to Morris Anselmi and Kimberly McCollum, co-owners of Island Services Group.
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Engineering firm sues John Engerman’s Strategy Group, claiming $72K in unpaid disaster recovery feesWM Williams Partners alleges Strategy Group VI consulting firm, owned by John Engerman, owes the engineering firm $72,000 in unpaid fees for project management services. -
Engineering firm sues John Engerman’s Strategy Group, claiming $72K in unpaid disaster recovery feesWM Williams Partners alleges Strategy Group VI consulting firm, owned by John Engerman, owes the engineering firm $72,000 in unpaid fees for project management services.
