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Barbara Jackson-McIntosh gets pinned during her swearing-in ceremony as director of the Virgin Islands Bureau of Motor Vehicles at Government House on St. Croix in June 2019.

BMV Director Jackson-McIntosh prevented from running for Board of Elections according to new law

Amendment to elections statute signed into law in 2023 prevents BMV director from running for Board of Elections; Jackson-McIntosh to review law and make decision.

John McCoy, an employee at the Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency who filed a nomination petition to run for a seat in the Senate, has requested for the Elections System of the Virgin Islands to withdraw his name as a nominated candidate due to required leave of absence.

Gov’t employees running for public office, including 6th Constitutional Convention, must take leave

Leave of absence requirement for government employees seeking public office creates financial burden; Senator Marise James seeks to adjust held bill to amend law.

Pictured left to right: Ava Gail Bourdon (Past President of the Virgin Islands Territorial Association of REALTORS), Horace Graham (DLCA Assistant Commissioner), B.J. Harris (Vice Chair of DLCA's Real Estate Commission), Daniel Savaro (President of the Virgin Islands Territorial Association of REALTORS), Carl Gotts (Co-owner Vacation St. Croix)

WTJX NEWSFEED: May 24, 2024

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, public officials provide remarks on the passing of former Tourism Commissioner, Pamela Richards. Lawmakers vote to advance a bill that would make significant changes to the territory’s real estate practices.

Pictured: Wayne Biggs, CEO of the Economic Development Authority

NEWSFEED: May 29, 2024

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, we speak with Wayne Biggs, CEO of the Economic Development Authority, after a feasibility study determined that a new shipyard on St. Croix has the potential to generate upwards of $73 million for the territory.

Molly Duparl, widow of Omar Duparl, places the name of her late husband on a monument in the Verne I. Richards Veterans Memorial Park during a Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony today in Frederiksted. Patrick Farrell, director of the Office of Veterans Affairs, assists her as Governor Albert Bryan Jr. observes.

Omar Duparl honored at Memorial Day ceremony for making ultimate sacrifice while serving in Navy

Office of Veterans Affairs honors Omar Duparl for making ultimate sacrifice while serving in U.S. Navy; widow places his name on monument during Memorial Day ceremony.

Representatives from the University of the Virgin Islands, government officials and the owner of the contracted construction company participate in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the renovated aquaponics facility that is part of UVI’s Agricultural Experiment Station today on the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix. (Left to right) Senator Marise James; Adrienne Williams-Octalien, Office of Disaster Recovery director; Nereida Washington, UVI interim vice president for Finance and Administration and chief financial officer; Reynold Phillip, Mence Construction owner; Usman Adamu, UVI School of Agriculture dean and director; Toi Matthews, acting director of Campus Operations for St. Croix and project coordinator; and Henry Awika, UVI School of Agriculture interim assistant director and research assistant professor.

UVI reopens two hurricane-damaged research facilities for aquaponics, sheep

University of the Virgin Islands reopens two research facilities damaged by hurricanes with ribbon-cutting ceremonies for aquaponics program, sheep farm.

Pictured: Charles Harwood Memorial Hospital

WTJX NEWSFEED: May 30, 2024

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, police are investigating a shooting incident on St. Croix involving a father and son. Chief of Detectives, Lt. Naomi Joseph, gives preliminary details. The Department of Health begins the demolition of the main building of the Charles Harwood Memorial Hospital.

Supervisor of Elections Caroline Fawkes testifies before the Senate Committee on Rules and Judiciary on September 8, 2022.

Fawkes responds to Democratic Party that ESVI cannot hold primary election without Senate action

Supervisor of Elections Caroline Fawkes responds to Democratic Party that her office cannot conduct primary election without amendments to unconstitutional laws.

WTJX NEWSFEED: May 28, 2024

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, following the Governor's Declaration of a State of Emergency to restore energy security, Task Force Incident Commander, OMB Director Jennifer O'Neal, details steps taken to date. Senators vote to advance a measure that would overhaul the territory's guardianship and conservatorship laws.

Attorney Martial Webster, left; Stephanie Barnes, middle; and Antonio “Ricky” Messer at District Court on St. Croix.

Attorney Martial Webster Sr. publicly reprimanded for improper filing on behalf of Stephanie Barnes

Board on Professional Responsibility of the VI Supreme Court publicly reprimands attorney Martial Webster Sr. for filing an affidavit with confidential information.

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