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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Lawsuit accuses Tramway Properties of deliberately hiring workers without contractor licenses, then using their vulnerability to underpay or stiff them entirely. -
Lawsuit accuses Tramway Properties of deliberately hiring workers without contractor licenses, then using their vulnerability to underpay or stiff them entirely.
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Former two-term Senator Samuel Carrión picks up papers to enter Senate race as filing deadline loomsFormer Senator Samuel Carrión joins the field of prospective senatorial candidates as aspirants pick up papers for Senate, delegate to Congress, and board seats. -
Former two-term Senator Samuel Carrión picks up papers to enter Senate race as filing deadline loomsFormer Senator Samuel Carrión joins the field of prospective senatorial candidates as aspirants pick up papers for Senate, delegate to Congress, and board seats.
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Federal judge temporarily blocks key provisions of election settlement as prospective candidates also file new suit challenging legitimacy of VI Democratic Party. -
Federal judge temporarily blocks key provisions of election settlement as prospective candidates also file new suit challenging legitimacy of VI Democratic Party.
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Sens. Blyden, Potter clash after Blyden’s public call for economic hearing amid Middle East conflictSenator Marvin Blyden cites rising costs and global instability in calling for a hearing, while Senate President Milton Potter says one is forthcoming. -
Sens. Blyden, Potter clash after Blyden’s public call for economic hearing amid Middle East conflictSenator Marvin Blyden cites rising costs and global instability in calling for a hearing, while Senate President Milton Potter says one is forthcoming.
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Pharmacist John Forcillo says the VI Board of Pharmacy suspended his license without a hearing or reason, costing him his job and leaving him unable to work nationwide. -
Pharmacist John Forcillo says the VI Board of Pharmacy suspended his license without a hearing or reason, costing him his job and leaving him unable to work nationwide.
