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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Physical altercation at AFT union meeting between president and vice president leads to court case that was dismissed without prejudice. -
Physical altercation at AFT union meeting between president and vice president leads to court case that was dismissed without prejudice.
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Senate legal counsel finds no clear violation if Joseph Boschulte is appointed as WICO president and CEO despite questions over one-year board-to-employment restriction. -
Senate legal counsel finds no clear violation if Joseph Boschulte is appointed as WICO president and CEO despite questions over one-year board-to-employment restriction.
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Attorney Darren John-Baptiste requests delay in Darin Richardson’s sentencing after fire destroys office and belongings, citing need to effectively represent client. -
Attorney Darren John-Baptiste requests delay in Darin Richardson’s sentencing after fire destroys office and belongings, citing need to effectively represent client.
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Governor Albert Bryan Jr.: Failed attempts by the VI Water and Power Authority to convert Wärtsilä generators to propane on St. Thomas are triggering power outages. -
Governor Albert Bryan Jr.: Failed attempts by the VI Water and Power Authority to convert Wärtsilä generators to propane on St. Thomas are triggering power outages.
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Attorney John-Baptiste cites Sept. 10 fire for delay in response to Hendricks’ sentence reschedulingBenjamin Hendricks to be sentenced same day as co-defendant Calvert White; Attorney Darren John-Baptiste apologizes to court for being unreachable after office fire. -
Attorney John-Baptiste cites Sept. 10 fire for delay in response to Hendricks’ sentence reschedulingBenjamin Hendricks to be sentenced same day as co-defendant Calvert White; Attorney Darren John-Baptiste apologizes to court for being unreachable after office fire.
