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WTJX NEWSFEED: May 2, 2024

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, police are asking for the communities help to locate 77-year-old Euranie M. Lambert of St. Thomas. We speak with Department of Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Louis Petersen who says corroded steam pipes are the cause for the St. Croix abattoir closure.

Joe and Lucy Baker sew garments for customers at their shop in downtown Christiansted.

Joe the Tailor keeps customers satisfied after 59 years

Joe and Lucy Baker take pride in completing alterations and making clothing for their customers while operating Joe’s Tailoring in downtown Christiansted.

Curleen Rogers, Virgin Islands Department of Agriculture abattoir director for St. Croix and St. Thomas, points out corrosion on the steam piping system at the St. Croix abattoir that must be replaced before the facility can reopen.

Corroded steam pipes force closure of St. Croix abattoir, replacement pending

Virgin Islands Department of Agriculture expeditiously working to repair steam pipes at St. Croix abattoir, purchase of mobile unit for St. Thomas on the horizon.

Pictured: Finance Commissioner Kevin McCurdy

WTJX NEWSFEED: May 1, 2024

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, The Department of Finance is cautioning residents of an anomaly when opening their tax return checks. Virgin Islanders attend this year’s Carnival Food Fair. Police Commissioner Ray Martinez speaks about the department’s push to enforce the loitering statute.

WTJX NEWSFEED: April 30, 2024

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, Trunk Bay beach on St. John is named the world's best beach. The Public Finance Authority eases bond requirements for smaller construction projects in the territory.

Op-Ed: Untangling the GVI’s Fiscal Condition

Nellon L. Bowry has an extensive career in public finance. He is a former director of the Office of Management and Budget, serving in that capacity during the Schneider and Mapp administrations.

WTJX NEWSFEED: May 20, 2024

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, the Democratic Party of the Virgin Islands votes that the government must still conduct primary elections (2:12). We speak with Department of Public Works Commissioner, Derek Gabriel, as the department begins major road repairs in the St. Croix District.

Aloy “Wenty” Nielsen, a 30-year employee of the Virgin Islands Department of Public Works instrumental in bringing the Christiansted bypass to fruition, unveils signage during a ceremony today at the bypass lookout officially naming the 2.1-mile road in his honor. The ceremony was attended by the honoree’s son, Kimani Nielsen, second from left front row, and his wife, Vivian Nielsen, third from left from row, as well as Public Works Commissioner Derek Gabriel, left; Lieutenant Governor Tregenza Roach, second from left back row; Governor Albert Bryan Jr., third from left back row; and Senate President Novelle Francis Jr., right. Jomo McClean, DPW federal highway program manager, is pictured behind Francis. Dodson James, DPW deputy commissioner of operations, is pictured behind McClean.

Christiansted bypass officially named in honor of retired DPW employee Aloy ‘Wenty’ Nielsen

Christiansted bypass named after 30-year Department of Public Works employee Aloy ‘Wenty’ Nielsen, who played integral role in bringing the project to fruition.

Senator Donna Frett-Gregory chairs the Committee on Budget, Appropriations and Finance today at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall on St. Thomas.

Senator Donna Frett-Gregory will not run for re-election, vows to continue to be of service

During today’s Committee on Budget, Appropriations and Finance meeting, Chairperson Donna Frett-Gregory announced she will not be entering the Senate race in November.

WTJX NEWSFEED: May 21, 2024

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, St. Croix Chief of Detectives, Naomi Joseph, is asking for the community's help to locate 62-year-old Raymond Ward (0:51). Senator Donna Frett-Gregory has announced she will not seek re-election (2:46).

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