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WTJX NEWSFEED: March 27, 2024

By Marcellina Ventura-Douglas

Published March 27, 2024 at 6:07 PM AST

A weather-worn sign leans on overgrown grass at the site of VIHFA “Wild Pineapple” housing subdivision.

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, a weapon discharge involving the VIPD Commissioner is currently under investigation. We speak with Commissioner Ray Martinez. Liberty VI responds to the Legislature's decision to direct the Public Service Commission to file a complaint about the cell carrier with the FCC. The Housing Finance Authority indicates environmental issues caused the delays in the construction of the Wild Pineapple subdivision on St. Thomas. Listen to these stories and more.

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Marcellina Ventura-Douglas

Marcellina Ventura-Douglas is the Radio News Reporter for WTJX-FM, 93.1. Born and raised on St. Croix, Ventura-Douglas graduated from the University of the Virgin Islands, where she received her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. While at UVI, she worked in the office of Senator Shawn-Michael Malone before beginning her career in radio. Ventura-Douglas fell in love with radio growing up, when she and her father would spend every morning and afternoon listening to local radio news legend, Alvin G. After leaving Senator Malone's office, she became the program director of Vivid Streaming. She then joined WTJX-TV, Channel 12 as a producer. Soon after, she was tapped to switch to WTJX-FM to present an evening news. She is passionate about bringing radio news to the Virgin Islands community through the WTJX NewsFeed, airing every weekday at 5:00pm on 93.1 FM and available online, on demand.<br/>Email: mvdouglas@wtjx.org<br/>Phone: (340) 474-1682

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