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WTJX NEWSFEED: March 18, 2025

By Marcellina Ventura-Douglas

Published March 18, 2025 at 6:20 PM AST

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: A lawsuit was filed against the Virgin Islands Government Hospital and Health Facilities Corporation (VIGHHFC) and Dr. Gilbert Comissiong, alleging medical malpractice in relation to the death of 29-year-old Jade Barber following a bariatric surgery at the Roy Lester Schneider Hospital in 2023. VIPA announced the temporary closure of the Victor Sewer Marine Facility parking lot in Cruz Bay, St. John to accommodate this weekend's 2025 Food Truck Festival. The Virgin Islands Lottery has temporarily ceased operations due to a cyberattack. 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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