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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Taxicab Commission terminates Executive Director Gumbs, who plans to challenge insubordination claimVI Taxicab Commission fires Vernice Gumbs as executive director and appoints Melissa Smith to lead agency in acting capacity; Gumbs to challenge claim of insubordination. -
Taxicab Commission terminates Executive Director Gumbs, who plans to challenge insubordination claimVI Taxicab Commission fires Vernice Gumbs as executive director and appoints Melissa Smith to lead agency in acting capacity; Gumbs to challenge claim of insubordination.
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Prosecution describes Richardson’s case as being about “greed and misconduct” during opening statement and begins calling witnesses after two days of jury selection. -
Prosecution describes Richardson’s case as being about “greed and misconduct” during opening statement and begins calling witnesses after two days of jury selection.
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DUI trial set in April for Walton Jack Jr., assistant sergeant at arms and retired police lieutenantWalton Jack Jr., assistant sergeant at arms for the VI Legislature and retired VIPD lieutenant, to face DUI and negligent driving charges at trial set for April 4 -
DUI trial set in April for Walton Jack Jr., assistant sergeant at arms and retired police lieutenantWalton Jack Jr., assistant sergeant at arms for the VI Legislature and retired VIPD lieutenant, to face DUI and negligent driving charges at trial set for April 4
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Senator Ray Fonseca skeptical about his request for a hospital state of emergency; Governor Bryan committed to addressing issues without declaration. -
Senator Ray Fonseca skeptical about his request for a hospital state of emergency; Governor Bryan committed to addressing issues without declaration.
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Virgin Islands Police Department fails to find stolen items following slow response to tip that they were stored in shuttered downtown Frederiksted house. -
Virgin Islands Police Department fails to find stolen items following slow response to tip that they were stored in shuttered downtown Frederiksted house.
