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WTJX NEWSFEED: June 12, 2025

By Marcellina Ventura-Douglas

Published June 12, 2025 at 6:09 PM AST

Pictured: VIPD Commissioner Mario Brooks at a press conference today

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: VIPD Commissioner Mario Brooks announced a 19% drop in major crimes but urges focus on conflict resolution amid ongoing violence. An early morning shooting on St. Thomas near the Oswald Harris Court claimed the life of 28-year-old Shyiane Degallerie, marking the territory’s 17th homicide of the year. Superior Court Judge Alphonso Andrews Jr. has extended the TRO halting parole board hearings until a decision is reached on the merits of the case. The Virgin Islands Professional Charter Association is urging the USVI government to take immediate and reciprocal action in response to an increase in fees imposed by the BVI on USVI-based vessels, Governor Bryan responds by calling the BVI charter fees fair and necessary for regional economic balance. 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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