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WTJX NEWSFEED: March 19, 2026

By Marcellina Ventura-Douglas

Published March 19, 2026 at 6:03 PM AST

Pictured: The Pearl B. Larsen PreK-8 School

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Pearl B. Larsen PreK-8 School was closed today after an electrical issue disrupted power to the campus. Despite earlier opposition from DPNR, senators approved a scaled-back rezoning plan for Beeston Hill, allowing housing development while eliminating the commercial use that raised concerns. DLCA has introduced stricter documentation requirements for fuel price increases to ensure transparency and prevent unjustified hikes. Lawmakers have moved to subpoena officials and contractors tied to the Paul E. Joseph Stadium project ahead of a rescheduled April 20 oversight hearing. 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.She was born and raised on the island of St. Croix, where her grandfather founded the historic newspaper, The St. Croix Avis. Marcellina earned her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from the University of the Virgin Islands, also working in the office of Senator Shawn-Michael Malone while she attended school. After leaving Malone's office, Marcellina went on to serve as program director of Vivid Streaming before working for the Virgin Islands National Guard as a Family Assistance Center Specialist from 2017 to 2018, where she supported service members and their families following Hurricanes Irma and Maria. She then joined WTJX-TV, Channel 12 as a producer, but was soon tapped to switch to WTJX-FM to deliver local evening news through the WTJX NewsFeed, airing every weekday at 5:00 pm on 93.1 FM and available on demand, wherever you get your podcasts.  <br/>Email: mvdouglas@wtjx.org<br/>Phone: (340) 474-1682

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