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: Senate Vice President Kenneth Gittens urges the Government Employees Retirement System to launch a Homeownership Program for government workers, a move he says could address the territory’s housing shortage while strengthening the retirement system. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Senator Kenneth Gittens is seeking help from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to restore Fort Frederik Beach on St. Croix, proposing a breakwater project to combat erosion and revive fishing and recreation in the area. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: The government has acquired 2,469 acres at Maroon Ridge and Annaly Bay on St. Croix, officials call it the largest and most meaningful land purchase in Virgin Islands history. -
Baci Duty Free faces eviction after 25 years for allegedly owing unpaid rent, denies claim despite signed agreement. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: The multi-million-dollar restoration of Fort Frederik Museum on St. Croix, once slated for completion by December 2025, is now about 90 percent complete on the architectural and engineering side. -
WICO Board Chair Jason Charles confirms the company is a public entity; Tourism Commissioner-nominee Jennifer Matarangas-King replaces Joseph Boschulte as board member. -
Plaskett may soon conclude federal civil lawsuit linking her to convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to court filing in New York. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: We speak with Virgin Islands track star Michelle Smith who won silver in the 400m hurdles at the Junior Pan American Games in Asunción, Paraguay. -
Friends and family gathered at Percy’s Bus Stop, the landmark bar and restaurant known for its red double-decker bus, to celebrate founder Percy Taylor’s 90th birthday. -
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: We speak with Richard Clendenin, coach of the USVI Nike RBI 18U team that made history with their first appearance at the World Series in Florida. The underdog squad quickly became a tournament favorite and proud ambassadors for the Virgin Islands.
