WTJX NEWSFEED
The WTJX NewsFeed is your local radio news and local digital publication. The radio NewsFeed, hosted by Marcellina Ventura-Douglas, airs weekdays at 5:00 - 5:30 pm, on WTJX-FM, 93.1, your NPR station in the Virgin Islands. It provides daily coverage of news and developments from across the territory from the words of the newsmakers. Our digital NewsFeed provides in-depth and feature articles on stories that matter to Virgin Islanders. The digital publication, written by veteran journalist, Tom Eader, seeks thorough understanding of the major issues that impact the community. The WTJX NewsFeed, radio and digital, can be found on the newsfeed.wtjx.org and on the free WTJX app for Apple and Android phones.
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On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Joanie Phillip, a 6th grade teacher at Ricardo Richards Elementary School, has been named the Virgin Islands State Teacher of the Year. Dispute is growing over the Virgin Islands Port Authority’s proposed airport redevelopment plan, as major airlines challenge the billion-dollar public-private partnership while VIPA defends the project and its ongoing negotiations. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Students on St. John now have access to the territory's first STEAM Innovation Center, a new educational hub designed to prepare young Virgin Islanders for careers in technology, arts, engineering, artificial intelligence, and other emerging fields. -
Board of Elections gives Weber 3 days to cure filing error; upholds JohnHope, Frett disqualificationBoard of Elections gives James Weber III three days to fix filing error, upholds disqualifications of Jed JohnHope and aspiring gubernatorial team Frett/Bermudez. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: University of Georgia standout and Virgin Islands athlete Michelle Smith is headed to the NCAA Championships after another dominant performance, while fellow Virgin Islands athletes continue to shine at the collegiate level. -
Lavelle Campbell II sues Police Department over missing gold chain he claims was taken during arrestLavelle Campbell II alleges former officer Alisha Sommersall took gold chain during arrest and failed to record it in intake inventory. -
David Whitaker is asking a federal judge for a non-custodial sentence, while prosecutors argue his repeated fraud and bribery conduct warrants incarceration. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: A St. John man is facing charges including vehicular homicide and child neglect after investigators concluded his six-year-old daughter was not properly restrained when a water truck overturned and slid down an embankment, resulting in her death earlier this year. -
Chief Judge Robert Molloy dismisses suit with prejudice that alleged sex-based pay discrimination against Genevieve Whitaker when she was deputy supervisor of elections. -
Ex-Police Commissioner Ray Martinez asks court to slash recommended sentence; supporters write judgeMartinez argues presentence report miscalculates actual harm, wrongly applies sentencing enhancements, and has produced an unprecedented guidelines range. -
BOE keeps single ballot despite requirement for separate federal ballot; motion to fire Fawkes failsElection contractor says separate federal and local ballots could be produced before June 17 mailing deadline, but board votes 6-3 to maintain current system.
