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WTJX NEWSFEED
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
  • Pictured: Carlton Dowe speaks at a ceremony at the Austin “babe” Monsanto Marine Terminal on December 17, 2025.
    WTJX NEWSFEED: June 30, 2026
    On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed:  Defense attorneys for Carlton Dowe, the former Virgin Islands Port Authority executive director charged with bank fraud, asked a federal judge for additional time to review the voluminous discovery material to determine whether they will pursue a plea deal.
  • Former Management and Budget Director Jenifer O’Neal, right, and former Police Commissioner Ray Martinez at the swearing-in ceremony of a Bryan/Roach Cabinet member on February 14, 2024.
    Judge denies O’Neal’s renewed request to remain free pending appeal, expected to surrender Wednesday
    District Court judge denies ex-OMB Director Jenifer O’Neal’s renewed motion to remain free pending appeal, noting her attorney conceded key issues during oral argument.
  • Pictured: 48-year-old Brian Schooler, arrested for first-degree murder following a shooting at a St. Croix gas station on June 26.
    WTJX NEWSFEED: June 29, 2026
    On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Court filings tied to the arrest of 48-year-old Brian Schooler provide more information on the homicide that occurred at WMJR Service Station Friday evening. Lawmakers express concern over more than a million dollars set aside for youth sports nonprofits that is sitting unclaimed, noting the importance of youth programming in combating rising crime.
  • Pictured: Aerial view of the former Addelita Cancryn Junior High School on St. Thomas, where demolition is underway as part of the first phase of the Charlotte Amalie Harbor dredging project. Once cleared, the site will be used to store and transport dredged material from the harbor redevelopment.
    WTJX NEWSFEED: June 26, 2026
    On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Demolition is now underway at the former Addelita Cancryn Junior High School as the first phase of preparations for the long-awaited Charlotte Amalie Harbor dredging project. Police have identified the man found fatally shot along a roadway in Mahogany Run as 34-year-old Michiah Morton as investigators continue searching for leads in the St. Thomas homicide.
  • Tanya-Marie Singh, WTJX chief executive officer, left, and Keisha Richards, chief executive officer of the St. Thomas Federal Credit Union, pose for a photo with a ceremonial check commemorating the credit union’s $10,000 grant donation to WTJX.
    St. Thomas Federal Credit Union donates $10K to WTJX, distributes $50K in grants to seven nonprofits
    A $10,000 grant from St. Thomas Federal Credit Union comes as the station adjusts to the loss of federal public broadcasting support.
  • Former Office of Management and Budget Director Jenifer O’Neal speaks during a Government House press briefing on May 29, 2024.
    O’Neal seeks bail, asks not to surrender pending consideration; judge denies on procedural issues
    Convicted former OMB Director Jenifer O’Neal’s motion for bail pending appeal argues four legal issues warrant release while the Third Circuit reviews her case.
  • Stephen “Smokey” Frett
    Stephen “Smokey” Frett asks Superior Court to reverse gubernatorial disqualification
    Stephen Frett argues he was denied due process after elections officials disqualified his gubernatorial ticket over prospective running mate’s voter registration status.
  • Pictured: VIFEMS Director Antonio Stevens testifies on St. Croix before the Senate Committee on Budget, Appropriations and Finance during consideration of the department's proposed $34 million Fiscal Year 2027 budget.
    WTJX NEWSFEED: June 25, 2026
    On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: VIFEMS Director Antonio Stevens says the department has reached out to the Justice Department to strengthen communication with the courts and agencies after lawmakers questioned why a former firefighter continued receiving paychecks months after being sentenced to prison.
  • Community members and officials attend the Inaugural Alexander Hamilton Distinguished Lecture Series on June 18 at the University of the Virgin Islands’ Medical Research and Training Center on St. Thomas.
    Virgin Islands America250 Commission a bust; consultant now charged with organizing commemoration
    After plans for a 17-member commission to organize local events for the nation’s 250th birthday fizzled, government consultant Teri Helenese was asked to lead the effort.
  • Pictured: Masserae Sprauve Webster, CEO of Frederiksted Health Care Inc. and Dr. Tess G. Richards, Executive Director of St. Thomas East End Medical Center Cooperation testified before lawmakers that growing losses in Medicaid coverage are driving more patients into self-pay status, increasing the financial burden on clinics that provide care regardless of a patient's ability to pay.
    WTJX NEWSFEED: June 24, 2026
    On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: As Governor Albert Bryan renews calls for a healthcare funding referendum, community health centers are reporting nearly $13 million annually in uncompensated care and asking lawmakers for additional budget support. A man on St. Croix accused of operating without a valid contractor's license and misusing more than $181,000 in renovation payments is facing multiple fraud-related charges.