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On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: A financing deal tied to the future ownership of Frenchman’s Reef on St. Thomas has been finalized, setting a path for the hotel to eventually become a publicly owned asset. Lawmakers unanimously approve a bill that increases the territory’s minimum wage over the next several years.

Federal prosecutors seek $5,000 from former DSPR Commissioner Calvert White, the amount they say is traceable to his bribery and fraud convictions.

BVI Opposition Leader Myron Walwyn calls for USVI talks on charter fee increases before U.S. government intervenes.

Calvert White writes to judge requesting leniency, saying he accepts responsibility, while his attorney seeks two-year prison sentence for the former DSPR commissioner.

Cuthbert Victor achieves dream of being inducted into Murray State Athletics Hall of Fame after elite basketball career that led him to play professionally overseas.

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: VIPD is advising boaters and drone operators to follow strict safety restrictions as the USS Gerald R. Ford docks near St. Thomas as service members visit the territory. The Ambriola Company is recalling select grated Pecorino Romano cheese products sold nationwide after routine testing detected Listeria.

Proposed bill would let Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority board control nongovernment member compensation amid ongoing financial crisis, lower board quorum by one.

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Judge Mark Kearney sentenced former Sports, Parks and Recreation Commissioner Calvert White to five years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, while his co-defendant, government contractor Benjamin Hendricks, was sentenced to five years and eight months, also followed by three years of supervised release.

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Federal and local law enforcement officials launched the DEA’s Fentanyl Free America Initiative in the Virgin Islands today, expanding enforcement and education efforts to prevent overdose deaths and keep the drug out of local communities.

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Seven new ambulances have been placed into service across the territory following a blessing ceremony held today by VI Fire and Emergency Medical Services. Senators are renewing scrutiny of the West Indian Company Limited to address an $11.8 million unpaid PILOT obligation.