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Members of the Maine Air National Guard, 101st Air Refueling Wing, right, stand next to the staging area for equipment used while conducting rescue training last Thursday with members of Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services and St. Croix Rescue Squad.

VIFEMS partners with Maine Air National Guard on rescue training, medical course instruction

Firefighters and rescue volunteers receive training from Maine Air National Guard on vehicular extrication, rope techniques and emergency medical responder course to save lives.

The Legislature building is pictured on St. Thomas.

Former-Sen. Payne staffer files civil lawsuit; includes Legislature, Sen. Frett-Gregory in suit

Civil lawsuit stemming from sexual harassment claims made in 2022 accuses then-Sen. Steven Payne of assault, Legislature of breaching confidentiality policies.

After digging a trench today on a section of King Street in front of the Florence A. Williams Public Library as part of a project to replace sewer lines throughout Christiansted town, contractor Marco St. Croix will ultimately fill and pave the trench.

Christiansted Sewer Replacement Project moving forward with disconnection of critical storm drain

Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority to disconnect storm drain from sewer system in Christiansted town to prevent overflow during heavy rains.

WTJX NEWSFEED: April 2, 2024

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, lawmakers vet a bill honoring Vaughn 'Akae Beka' Benjamin. Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett moves to dismiss the lawsuit filed by victims of Jeffrey Epstien.

WTJX NEWSFEED: April 3, 2024

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, veterinarians are warning of an increase in cases of parvovirus on the island of St. Thomas. The Department of Education began the distribution of free computer tablets to eligible students.

Education Commissioner Dionne Wells-Hedrington testifies during a Committee on Housing, Transportation and Telecommunications meeting last Wednesday in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall on St. Thomas.

Internet subsidy nears end for 5,000 low-income VI households

OMB to spend federal funds on proposed internet rate subsidy program as VI elected officials urge Congress to extend Affordable Connectivity Program.

WTJX NEWSFEED: January 30, 2024

On today's WTJX NewsFeed, the board for the Government Employees Retirement System has voted for a limited restart of the System’s personal loan program. Government House Communications Director, Richard Motta Jr., is clarifying “misinformation” regarding a $5 million grant related to VIGL rebuilding the Randall "Doc" James racetrack.

WTJX NEWSFEED: January 31, 2024

On today's WTJX NewsFeed, A St. Croix woman is wanted for shooting a male in the roadway near Queste Verde. Attorneys for former Governor John DeJongh Jr., respond to the lawsuit filed by victims of Jeffery Epstein.

GERS board temporarily authorizes restart of limited loan program

Active GERS members will be able to apply for personal loans by April 30 now that the pension system’s board has authorized up to $20 million for this calendar year.

WTJX NEWSFEED: February 7, 2024

On today's WTJX NewsFeed, Valatina Sanchez, the woman wanted in connection to a January 31 shooting on St. Croix, is now in police custody. VITEMA Director, Daryl Jaschen, provides an update on the impact the recent inclement weather has on the territory.

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