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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Virgin Islands Department of Public Works suspends VITRAN buses for second day on St. Croix due to apparent employee sick-out as union negotiates salary increases.
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Virgin Islands Department of Public Works suspends VITRAN buses for second day on St. Croix due to apparent employee sick-out as union negotiates salary increases.
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Head of financial unit at Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital and Medical Center resigns as former employee steps into role while search for chief financial officer begins.
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Head of financial unit at Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital and Medical Center resigns as former employee steps into role while search for chief financial officer begins.
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Waste Management Authority scraps plan for safety repairs to crumbling concrete ramp at closed Mon Bijou bin site to instead focus on convenience center project.
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Waste Management Authority scraps plan for safety repairs to crumbling concrete ramp at closed Mon Bijou bin site to instead focus on convenience center project.
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Motion to terminate Elections Supervisor Caroline Fawkes fails at Board of Elections special meetingMotion to terminate Supervisor of Elections Caroline Fawkes fails during Board of Elections special meeting; board seeks clarity from AG on its role.
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Motion to terminate Elections Supervisor Caroline Fawkes fails at Board of Elections special meetingMotion to terminate Supervisor of Elections Caroline Fawkes fails during Board of Elections special meeting; board seeks clarity from AG on its role.
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Williams Delight residents protest lack of progress to pave dirt road identified for federal funding as project is slated to enter public comment phase next month.
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Williams Delight residents protest lack of progress to pave dirt road identified for federal funding as project is slated to enter public comment phase next month.