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The WTJX News Feed is your local NPR News keeping you informed about the latest developments throughout the community. From local stories that impact your daily life to events shaping the Region, we’ve got you covered. Join us every weekday at 5pm for comprehensive news and exclusive interviews. Whether you’re at home, on your commute, or at work, ”The WTJX News Feed” keeps you connected to the stories that matter most.
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3 hours ago
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Former WBA Lightweight Boxing Champion of the world, Ras-I Aluja Bramble — born Livingstone Bramble was laid to rest today; his funeral was held at St. Patrick Church on St. Croix. After being kicked off an American Airline flight, a man has been arrested and charged following a series of incidents at the Cyril King Airport. Lawmakers advanced a measure that would require healthcare providers to thoroughly inform patients about the risks associated with opioid prescriptions. After being found in contempt last month by Chief Judge Robert Molloy, Ida Smith has filed a motion to have the order vacated and is requesting a hearing. Listen to these stories and more.
2 days ago
2 days ago
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: We speak with USVI swimmer Reagan Uszenski, who set a new record in the 2025 CARIFTA games. Attorney General Gordon Rhea joined a nationwide call for stronger law enforcement coordination in human trafficking hotline operations. The Virgin Islands Lottery remains offline after a cyberattack in mid-March. Executive Director Raymond Williams says its rebuild is still underway, with federal agencies investigating the breach. Listen to these stories and more.
3 days ago
3 days ago
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: We speak with the director of communications for the Diocese of St. Thomas about the passing of Pope Francis. BMV Director Barbara Jackson-McIntosh, breaks down the REAL ID rollout and what Virgin Islands residents need to know before the May TSA deadline. We speak with Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett following the securing of exemptions on the proposed port fees increase for Chinese-built vessels. Prosecutors have filed a renewed motion urging the Superior Court to warn 47-year-old Jimmy Davis that his repeated disruptive behavior toward court-appointed attorneys may lead to a forfeiture or waiver of his right to counsel. Listen to these stories and more.
Thursday Apr 17, 2025
Thursday Apr 17, 2025
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: The Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs reminds business owners about the legal restrictions on serving distilled liquor this Good Friday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.. VITEMA launches its text-to-911 service, allowing residents to send emergency texts when calling is not possible. A bill introduced by Senator Alma Francis Heyliger to raise the compensation limit for claims against the government is held in committee. Listen to these stories and more.
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Governor Albert Bryan Jr. and BVI Premier Natalio Wheatley announce the results of their second round of negotiations over proposed increases in fees for foreign charter boats entering the British Virgin Islands. The legislature establishes the Committee on Ethical Conduct to review a formal complaint filed against Senator At-Large Angel Bolques, Jr., which alleges misconduct within his office. And as the project for the new Julius E. Sprauve School on St. John enters the permitting stage, officials say students could be learning in that space as soon as 2028. Listen to these stories and more.
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
Tuesday Apr 15, 2025
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Adam F. Sleeper has been named Acting U.S. Attorney for District of the Virgin Islands. Lawmakers passed a multi-million dollar funding package that addresses hospital funding and retroactive pay for both active and retired government employees. VI Attorney General Gordon Rhea has joined a coalition of states calling on Congress to crack down on pharmacy benefit managers. Listen to these stories and more.
Monday Apr 14, 2025
Monday Apr 14, 2025
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Following a complaint hearing, the Board of Elections voted to direct Supervisor of Elections Caroline Fawkes to issue a public apology to poll watcher, Ann Maria Paul Williams. Officials celebrate the reopening of the Reinholdt Jackson Sports Complex in Estate Whim on St. Croix. A woman has been arrested after assaulting an alleged thief with a baseball bat and a bucket of sand. Listen to these stories and more.
Friday Apr 11, 2025
Friday Apr 11, 2025
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: A structure fire in Estate Profit on St. Croix destroys an abandoned building and leaves one person injured. WAPA cites safety shutdown as the cause of Thursday’s district wide outage and generator repairs for ongoing rotating outages in the St. Thomas/St. John District. The United States trustee for Region 21 moves to dismiss Silver Airways bankruptcy, citing $32 million in losses and “fanciful” recovery hopes. Margaritaville Vacation Club faces EDC compliance action, fines, and deadlines following a meeting of the Economic Development Commission. Listen to these stories and more.