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.
Latest Episodes
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Carlton Dowe, Virgin Islands Port Authority executive director and former senator, faces federal charges including bank fraud, false loan statements, and identity theft; announces retirement. -
Nineteen new U.S. citizens were naturalized in District Court, with students observing as the judge emphasized unity, civic duty, and cultural identity. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Pearl B. Larsen PreK-8 School was closed today after an electrical issue disrupted power to the campus. Despite earlier opposition from DPNR, senators approved a scaled-back rezoning plan for Beeston Hill, allowing housing development while eliminating the commercial use that raised concerns. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: DLCA issued a reminder to fuel retailers across the territory that they must get government approval before raising fuel prices by submitting a formal request including the proposed increase, the date of fuel delivery, and supporting documentation such as invoices showing higher costs. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: The Department of Planning and Natural Resources opposes a request to rezone nearly 16 acres in Beeston Hill for a 24-unit housing development during a Legislature Committee of the Whole hearing, noting it conflicts with the Comprehensive Land and Water Use Plan and urges the usage of existing residential development tools instead. -
School bus company halts crossing corroded metal bridge near St. Croix Seventh-day Adventist School due to safety concerns; Department of Public Works to fix. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Lime Out St. Thomas in Lindbergh Bay has been named one of TIME Magazine’s top travel destinations, bringing international attention to the Virgin Islands’ popular floating taco and cocktail spot. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: We speak with our contributing reporter Isabelle Teare, who was in the courtroom for today’s hearing where Magistrate Judge Julie Smith-Todman tightened pretrial release restrictions on St. Thomas restaurateur Brett “Mac” McClafferty by barring him and his businesses from posting about the facts of his criminal case on social media, while still allowing him to declare his innocence and campaign for Senate. -
St. Thomas businessman and convicted felon Brett “Mac” McClafferty faces fraud charges, confirms plan to run for VI Senate despite a law barring felons from the office. -
Judge tells former Public Works Commissioner Gustav James, who has announced a bid for governor, to file proof he properly served federal officials in civil lawsuit.
