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-VIHFA COO Darin Richardson is released from prison pending appeal by the Third Circuit. Meanwhile, ex-OMB Director Jenifer O’Neal has retained appellate counsel. -
Ex-VIHFA COO Darin Richardson is released from prison pending appeal by the Third Circuit. Meanwhile, ex-OMB Director Jenifer O’Neal has retained appellate counsel.
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Prosecutors outline allegations of $3.1 million disaster relief fraud against Davidson and Sasha Charlemagne as judge delays trial following prosecutor’s bereavement. -
Prosecutors outline allegations of $3.1 million disaster relief fraud against Davidson and Sasha Charlemagne as judge delays trial following prosecutor’s bereavement.
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Mother still seeking answers, access to body cam footage nearly a year after police fatally shot sonVirgin Islands Police Department says internal investigation into Alejandro “Alex” Torres III’s death is nearing completion as his mother says she remains in the dark. -
Mother still seeking answers, access to body cam footage nearly a year after police fatally shot sonVirgin Islands Police Department says internal investigation into Alejandro “Alex” Torres III’s death is nearing completion as his mother says she remains in the dark.
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DOJ declines Gov. Bryan’s request to consider opinion on Brett McClafferty’s ballot disqualificationVirgin Islands Department of Justice declines to issue opinion after Governor Albert Bryan Jr. asks AG to consider Brett “Mac” McClafferty’s ballot dispute. -
DOJ declines Gov. Bryan’s request to consider opinion on Brett McClafferty’s ballot disqualificationVirgin Islands Department of Justice declines to issue opinion after Governor Albert Bryan Jr. asks AG to consider Brett “Mac” McClafferty’s ballot dispute.
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St. John Celebration culminates on July 4, marking the day the Vigilant brought news of emancipationSt. John Celebration parade falls on July 4, but does it commemorate Independence Day or Emancipation Day. Residents and historians reflect on what the date really means. -
St. John Celebration culminates on July 4, marking the day the Vigilant brought news of emancipationSt. John Celebration parade falls on July 4, but does it commemorate Independence Day or Emancipation Day. Residents and historians reflect on what the date really means.
