Tom Eader
Chief ReporterTom Eader is an award-winning journalist and chief reporter for WTJX with more than two decades of experience covering the Virgin Islands. A native of South Bend, Indiana, he earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Ball State University and moved to St. Croix in 2003 to join The St. Croix Avis, where he worked for 20 years as a reporter and photographer and served as Bureau Chief from 2013 until the paper’s closure at the beginning of 2024. He joined WTJX in January 2024, where he continues to deliver thorough, thoughtful reporting on issues important to the Virgin Islands Community.
Email: teader@wtjx.org
Phone: 340-227-4463
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Ex-Senator Stephen “Smokey” Frett and Jed JohnHope pick up gubernatorial petitions Friday as new aspirants grab papers for delegate to Congress, Senate, and board seats. -
Ex-Senator Stephen “Smokey” Frett and Jed JohnHope pick up gubernatorial petitions Friday as new aspirants grab papers for delegate to Congress, Senate, and board seats.
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Government says evidence against ex-OMB Director Jenifer O’Neal and ex-Police Commissioner Ray Martinez was overwhelming and jury verdict should stand. -
Government says evidence against ex-OMB Director Jenifer O’Neal and ex-Police Commissioner Ray Martinez was overwhelming and jury verdict should stand.
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A day after a mediated settlement resolved a lawsuit over the 2026 primary election, Board of Elections members questioned whether their chair had authority to sign it. -
A day after a mediated settlement resolved a lawsuit over the 2026 primary election, Board of Elections members questioned whether their chair had authority to sign it.
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Several new aspirants picked up nomination papers since Monday in both districts as the field of potential candidates continues to grow ahead of the 2026 election cycle. -
Several new aspirants picked up nomination papers since Monday in both districts as the field of potential candidates continues to grow ahead of the 2026 election cycle.
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Mediated settlement agreement clarifies roles between Democratic Party and Elections System ahead of August 1 primary; lawmaker signals funding will follow. -
Mediated settlement agreement clarifies roles between Democratic Party and Elections System ahead of August 1 primary; lawmaker signals funding will follow.
