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On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Lawmakers advanced legislation allowing government employees to run for political office without taking a leave of absence. We speak with Stewart Beckford, Commissioner of Jamaica’s Fire Brigade as Hurricane Melissa made landfall on the island’s western coast today as a Category 5 storm.

Governor Bryan submits bill allowing Public Finance Authority to create subsidiary to issue bonds for Frenchman’s Reef; property would revert to government ownership.

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: The Nigel O. Hodge Foundation has made a donation to the Schneider Regional Medical Center for new equipment to treat newborns with jaundice. A St. Thomas man was arrested in the early morning hours after allegedly stabbing his girlfriend in the leg.

Quasheem Christian arrested in West Virginia on marijuana and conspiracy charges months after Virgin Islands murder case dropped because key witness was killed.

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: We speak with Senator Marvin Blyden following the inaugural Innovative Housing Construction Summit, where more than 600 Virgin Islanders explored new affordable building technologies and strategies to cut construction costs and expand homeownership.

Former Senator Steven Payne Sr. moves for new trial after conviction in Florida sexual battery case involving a minor.

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: WAPA leadership and Public Services Commission Chairman Pedro Williams clashed over his request to submit the names of the utility’s bid evaluation team on its $200 million propane supply contract.

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: We speak with Senate President Milton Potter and Senator Marvin Blyden about their tour of the Bertha C. Boschulte Middle School where they witnessed severe maintenance, mold, and safety issues.

Judge to consider motion for acquittal/new trial in Calvert White case as Ray Martinez moves to hire private investigator to help prepare him for his bribery trial.

Virgin Islands government buys historic Christiansted building to house OMB and Department of Finance in a move designed to cut costs and boost economic activity in town.