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WTJX NEWSFEED: November 1, 2024

Pictured: Bust of David Hamilton Jackson in Estate Grove
Photo Source: WTJX/Jamar Hewlett
Pictured: Bust of David Hamilton Jackson in Estate Grove

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, we recognize David Hamilton Jackson Day. A temporary closure of the Cyril E. King Airport's runway on St. Thomas comes as lawmakers were just updated by VIPA officials on their runway rehabilitation project. Former Casino Control Commission contractor Stephanie Barnes is appealing her conviction with the Third Circuit Court of appeals. Listen to these stories and more.

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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