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Senator Kurt Vialet proposes bill to cap retirement benefits for governors and lieutenant governors at their existing salaries to control government costs.

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: A bomb threat at the Bertha C. Boschulte Middle School on St. Thomas resulted in students being dismissed early today. In preparation for leatherback hatchlings, Sea Turtle Assistance and Rescue and the St. Croix Sea Turtle Project are holding a beach cleanup this Sunday.

Officials brace for rising health insurance costs as talks continue while the governor’s proposed shift to self-funded coverage sparks debate over savings and fiscal risk.

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: VIPD Commissioner Mario Brooks announced a 19% drop in major crimes but urges focus on conflict resolution amid ongoing violence. An early morning shooting on St. Thomas near the Oswald Harris Court claimed the life of 28-year-old Shyiane Degallerie, marking the territory’s 17th homicide of the year.

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: While Lt. Governor Roach issued a public statement last month asserting that he learned through the media of Haldane Davies’ appointment to serve as the Director of the BER, Governor Bryan countered in a VI Consortium interview last night that he told Roach of the move prior to Davies’ appointment.

Private equity investor Brett “Mac” McClafferty settles St. Thomas Social eviction complaint, accused in new lawsuit of defrauding another investor.

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: The Antilles School sailing program marked a milestone moment by honoring four senior sailors who will be continuing their athletic and academic journeys at the collegiate level. A bill seeking to raise the cap on damages that individuals can recover from the government was held in committee once again amid growing concerns over its fiscal impact.

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Following three separate shootings over the weekend, Senate Vice President Kenneth L. Gittens is calling for urgent action and proposing a redeployment strategy to shift more peace officers into community-based policing roles under VIPD. The Bovoni Landfill on St. Thomas was reopened this afternoon after closing in the early morning hours due to a fire.

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: During a legislative budget hearing, lawmakers questioned the credentials of two VI Justice Department attorneys after St. Croix Criminal Chief Amie Simpson lost a second-degree assault case to a self-represented defendant following a one-day trial.

Government House does not include $13 million in proposed fiscal year 2026 executive budget to cover 3% increase in employer pension contributions effective October 1.