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WTJX NEWSFEED: August 8, 2024

By Marcellina Ventura-Douglas

Published August 8, 2024 at 5:51 PM AST

Pictured: Department of Health Commissioner, Justa Encarnacion

On today's WTJX Radio News Feed:
Clay Hobbs, Chief Operating Officer for Pafford Medical Services, discusses their departure from the territory due to the Virgin Islands government owing them more than $8 million.
Department of Health Commissioner Justa Encarnacion informs lawmakers that the department owes Pafford Medical Services $1.2 million.
A man on St. Thomas has been arrested on assault charges.
Crucian Heritage and Nature Tourism (CHANT) is conducting a preservation training program, teaching traditional building skills to young Virgin Islanders.
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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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