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WTJX NEWSFEED: May 16, 2025

By Marcellina Ventura-Douglas

Published May 16, 2025 at 5:25 PM AST

Pictured: Roadway outside of the Two Plus Two Bar and Restaurant

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: 32-year-old Sayif Brooks has been sentenced to eight years for Negligent Homicide by Motor Vehicle related to the death of 79-year-old Howard Dyer. We speak with Sergeant Arthur Joseph, VIPD Commander of Traffic Investigations on St. Croix, who emphasizes the importance of obeying speed limits and pedestrian safety. A $2.1 million federal grant meant to boost internet access and digital literacy across the territory has been rescinded due to President Donald Trump’s push to dismantle programs that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. VIPD and the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force in the BVI is asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted for questioning in connection with a recent murder on Tortola. 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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