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Pictured: Former VIPD Commissioner Ray Martinez testifies during a Legislative Committee on Homeland Security, Justice and Public Safety hearing in St. John on January 31, 2024.

WTJX NEWSFEED: November 24, 2025

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: We speak with our Chief Reporter Tom Eader following a pretrial conference in the case against former Police Commissioner Ray Martinez and OMB Director Jenifer O’Neal.

Pictured: Judge Verne A. Hodge Superior Courthouse

WTJX NEWSFEED: November 25, 2025

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: The St. Thomas–St. John Superior courthouse has been named in honor of Judge Verne A. Hodge, celebrating his decades of leadership, community impact, and foundational role in shaping the modern local court system.

Senators Kurt Vialet, left, and Marise James interact during a Committee of the Whole meeting/legislative session on November 18 in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall on St. Thomas.

Senate expands Governor Bryan’s hotel financing plan into framework that includes nonprofits

Virgin Islands Legislature expands Governor Albert Bryan Jr.’s hotel financing plan into framework that includes nonprofit participation and safeguards.

The Virgin Islands Police Department has impounded a white Mercedes Benz suspected in a series of hit-and-run incidents throughout St. Croix.

VIPD impounds white Benz suspected in hit-and-run incidents, Cleo A. Taylor named person of interest

Virgin Islands Police Department impounds white Mercedes Benz suspected in hit-and-run incidents, arrest pending.

Pictured: Dean Baptiste, vocals and bass for the world-famous Xpress Band, speaks during the opening of Festival Village as the legendary group was honored as the 2025–2026 Crucian Christmas Festival Village honorees at Xpress’s Famous Sound Stadium in Frederiksted.

WTJX NEWSFEED: December 30, 2025

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: The World-Famous Xpress Band was honored as the 2025–2026 Crucian Christmas Festival Village officially opened last evening under the name Xpress’s Famous Sound Stadium. The Festival Village was cut short after multiple fights involving minors prompted police to close the village early.

Pictured: Lea Scott stands beside a memorial display honoring her father, Richard “Scotty” Scott.

WTJX NEWSFEED: December 31, 2025

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Members of St. Thomas’s marine community gathered earlier this month to honor the life and legacy of Navy veteran and dive shop owner, Richard “Scotty” Scott. Police arrested Jaden M. Francis and charged him with murder in the first degree in last evening's death of 19-year-old Janice Rivera.

Pictured: During a June 2, 2025, Committee of the Whole meeting, Ajani Corneiro, CEO of A.C. Development, shows lawmakers the insulated concrete form material that will be used to construct the Residences at 340 North development that will be located in St. Joseph and Rosendahl on St. Thomas.

WTJX NEWSFEED: January 5, 2026

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: VIHFA approved more than $11 million dollars in federal disaster-mitigation funding for two major housing developments, including a $7.5 million award for the Residences at 340 North, which developer Ajani Corneiro says brings hurricane-resilient, affordable homes for first-time buyers.

Pictured: Residents asked questions of WMA officials last evening during a townhall meeting at the Alfredo Andrews Elementary School.

WTJX NEWSFEED: January 23, 2026

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: At the first in a series of town halls, Waste Management Authority officials addressed resident concerns on St. Croix about illegal dumping, wastewater failures, and recycling, while outlining plans for new convenience centers and expanded enforcement and outreach.

Wayne Biggs Jr., Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority chief executive officer, testifies during a Senate Committee on Budget, Appropriations and Finance meeting on July 21, 2025 in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall on St. Thomas.

Retired police officer sues EDA head over denial in VI Slice program; Wayne Biggs disputes claims

Lawsuit claims VI Economic Development Authority CEO denied application because plaintiff inherited real property in Tortola; EDA has no record of application.

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