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Plaskett denies claims in complaint connected to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, files for dismissal

Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett denies all allegations in civil complaint connected to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, files for dismissal of lawsuit.

Governor Albert Bryan, Jr. speaks at the christening ceremony for the territory’s new VIFEMS boat on St. Thomas on April 4, 2025.

Gov. Bryan rejects Sen. Fonseca’s calls for hospital state of emergency, points to available funds

Governor Albert Bryan Jr. rejects Senator Ray Fonseca’s calls to declare hospital state of emergency, says Legislature must act.

Residents who live in these homes in LBJ Gardens must decide if they will accept proposed offers from the Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority to purchase their properties or remain living in the neighborhood as VIHFA proceeds with plans to demolish its nearby abandoned housing community.

LBJ Gardens residents demand fair compensation as VIHFA offers to purchase their properties

Longtime residents of LBJ Gardens demand fair compensation as the Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority prepares to make offers to purchase their homes.

Pictured: St. Thomas native J'Wan Roberts of the Houston Cougars

WTJX NEWSFEED: April 7, 2025

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: We speak with J'Wan Roberts' dad, Jeff, ahead of tonight's NCAA championship with the Houston Cougars facing the Florida Gators.

At-Large Senator Angel Bolques Jr. speaks during a Committee on Homeland Security, Justice and Public Safety meeting last Thursday in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall on St. Thomas.

Senate president to empanel Committee on Ethical Conduct to review complaint against Sen. Bolques

Senate President Milton Potter in process of empaneling Committee on Ethical Conduct to review complaint against At-Large Senator Angel Bolques Jr.

The District Court of the Virgin Islands Ron de Lugo Federal Building on St. Thomas.

Surge in illegal entry cases leads to special designation of magistrate judges in VI District Court

Magistrate judges to take lead on certain immigration cases, due to surge in complaints filed in District Court.

WTJX NEWSFEED: April 9, 2025

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority says construction on the $1 billion infrastructure project to rebuild the LBJ sewer shed system should begin this year. BVI Premier Natalio Wheatley says he’ll be meeting with Governor Albert Bryan, Jr. next week to discuss proposed amendments to key maritime legislation that could mean sharp fee increases for USVI charter boats.

The Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority office, pictured on St. Thomas, is responsible for the issuance of the Matching Fund Securitization Bonds to leverage rum tax revenues for critical financing.

Rating agency revises outlook to “negative” from “stable” for Matching Fund Securitization Bonds

Kroll Bond Rating Agency’s revision of the outlook to negative from stable reflects a trend of declining pledged matching fund receipts in each of the last three years.

The Roy L. Schneider Hospital on St. Thomas, pictured, is one of the core components operating under the umbrella of Schneider Regional Medical Center.

SRMC owes GERS $11 million as the territory’s hospitals submit debt to Senate ahead of session

JFLH and SRMC outline combined total debt of $11.9M owed to address immediate financial needs to include staffing.

Pictured: Enrique Rodriguez, Acting Chair - St. Thomas/St. John Historic Preservation Commission

WTJX NEWSFEED: April 10, 2025

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: During a meeting for the STT/STJ Historic Preservation Commission, members voice concerns over the difficulties of filling board vacancies.

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