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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St. Thomas businessman and convicted felon Brett “Mac” McClafferty faces fraud charges, confirms plan to run for VI Senate despite a law barring felons from the office. -
St. Thomas businessman and convicted felon Brett “Mac” McClafferty faces fraud charges, confirms plan to run for VI Senate despite a law barring felons from the office.
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Judge tells former Public Works Commissioner Gustav James, who has announced a bid for governor, to file proof he properly served federal officials in civil lawsuit. -
Judge tells former Public Works Commissioner Gustav James, who has announced a bid for governor, to file proof he properly served federal officials in civil lawsuit.
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Prosecutors ask court to sanction Brett “Mac” McClafferty, citing alleged Facebook posts that violated pretrial release order barring discussion of criminal case. -
Prosecutors ask court to sanction Brett “Mac” McClafferty, citing alleged Facebook posts that violated pretrial release order barring discussion of criminal case.
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Payne has begun intake at a Florida prison reception center after receiving a 25-year sentence for sexual battery on a minor as he appeals the conviction. -
Payne has begun intake at a Florida prison reception center after receiving a 25-year sentence for sexual battery on a minor as he appeals the conviction.
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Janelle Sarauw, critic of the Democratic Party, changes registration to Democrat to run for CongressAfter years as an independent voice often critical of Democratic Party politics, Sarauw says party alignment will help her advocate more effectively in Washington. -
Janelle Sarauw, critic of the Democratic Party, changes registration to Democrat to run for CongressAfter years as an independent voice often critical of Democratic Party politics, Sarauw says party alignment will help her advocate more effectively in Washington.
