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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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Martha Jean-Pierre grows 14-inch soursop weighing 14 pounds after nurturing fruit tree she planted six years ago.
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Martha Jean-Pierre grows 14-inch soursop weighing 14 pounds after nurturing fruit tree she planted six years ago.
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VI Water and Power Authority board approves underground power project to mitigate against windstorms on STT and increases cost to replace residential water line on STX.
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VI Water and Power Authority board approves underground power project to mitigate against windstorms on STT and increases cost to replace residential water line on STX.
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The former director of the Virgin Islands Energy Office stresses the need for a decentralized utility that supports energy-independent customers.
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The former director of the Virgin Islands Energy Office stresses the need for a decentralized utility that supports energy-independent customers.
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Public Finance Authority approves $300K increase in Squire Patton Boggs contract for Vitol transaction; Contract extension facilitates return of $45M payment to VI gov’t.
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Public Finance Authority approves $300K increase in Squire Patton Boggs contract for Vitol transaction; Contract extension facilitates return of $45M payment to VI gov’t.
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Virgin Islands Department of Labor has not yet approved leave required by law for employee running as candidate for delegate to Sixth Constitutional Convention.
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Virgin Islands Department of Labor has not yet approved leave required by law for employee running as candidate for delegate to Sixth Constitutional Convention.