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Friday, June 12, 2026

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Assistant U.S. Attorney Cherrisse Amaro, justified the prosecution’s sentencing recommendation of former OMB Director Jenifer O’Neal who was convicted in her public corruption case; we hear from our reporter Isabelle Teare who was in the courtroom. Fire officials are investigating the cause of an early morning blaze in Estate Mariendahl on St. Thomas that destroyed six trucks but caused no injuries or damage to nearby structures. Lawmakers have advanced an amended bill redirecting dormant first-time homebuyer funds toward Williams Delight homeownership assistance, the VI Slice program, and a revived Cistern and Slab initiative with VIHFA. Listen to these stories and more.

Pictured: Assistant U.S. Attorney Cherrisse Amaro arrives at the Ron de Lugo Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse in St. Thomas ahead of the sentencing hearing for former OMB Director Jenifer O’Neal.

Source: WTJX/Roshan Sookram

Thursday, June 11, 2026

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: A Senate committee has advanced legislation that would allow the Bureau of Motor Vehicles to suspend licenses for repeat traffic offenders without first going through the courts. Ferry passengers traveling between St. Thomas and St. John will pay an additional 66 cents per ticket after regulators approved a temporary fuel surcharge tied to rising diesel costs. Federal authorities have charged a man on St. Thomas after investigators allegedly discovered nearly 500 rounds of undeclared ammunition in checked luggage arriving from Florida.  Listen to these stories and more.

 

Pictured: Senator Avery Lewis, and Bureau of Motor Vehicles Director Barbara Jackson-McIntosh, sitting, participate in a Senate Homeland Security Committee hearing on legislation that would authorize the BMV to suspend the licenses of repeat traffic offenders under the territory’s traffic points system.

 

Source: Legislature of the Virgin Islands

 

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Former Property & Procurement Commissioner Anthony Thomas addressed the court in support of his former boss David Whitaker — the federal government's main witness in a string of corruption convictions — who was sentenced to 22 months in prison today. Police are investigating the death of 43-year-old Julia Reynolds, whose body was recovered from waters near Salt Pond Bay on St. John. Mario Felix, 36, pleaded guilty in federal court of causing the attempted possession with intent to distribute fentanyl after investigators linked him to a package containing approximately 800 fentanyl pills intercepted in the U.S. mail. Listen to these stories and more. 

 

Pictured: Former Commissioner of Property & Procurement Anthony Thomas who currently serves at the Chief Administrative Officer for the VI Water and Power Authority, arrives at the Ron de Lugo Federal Building for the sentencing of David Whitaker.  

 

Source: WTJX/Roshan Sookram

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Joanie Phillip, a 6th grade teacher at Ricardo Richards Elementary School, has been named the Virgin Islands State Teacher of the Year. Dispute is growing over the Virgin Islands Port Authority’s proposed airport redevelopment plan, as major airlines challenge the billion-dollar public-private partnership while VIPA defends the project and its ongoing negotiations. A St. Croix woman is facing multiple charges after police say a domestic dispute escalated into an alleged assault involving knives, property damage, and a forced entry into an apartment. Listen to these stories and more.

Pictured: Newly crowned 2027–2028 Virgin Islands State Teacher of the Year Joanie Phillip of Ricardo Richards Elementary School smiles as she is sashed during a recognition ceremony at Government House on St. Croix.

Source: VIDE

Monday, June 8, 2026

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Students on St. John now have access to the territory's first STEAM Innovation Center, a new educational hub designed to prepare young Virgin Islanders for careers in technology, arts, engineering, artificial intelligence, and other emerging fields. Police are investigating a deadly shooting at Luna Bar in Peter's Rest on St. Croix that left two men dead and two others wounded, marking the territory's 16th and 17th homicides of the year. Detectives are seeking information after armed, masked suspects reportedly forced their way into a Bovoni residence, assaulted the homeowner, and stole cash and jewelry before fleeing. Listen to these stories and more.

 

Pictured: Students explore hands-on science and technology opportunities at the newly opened STEAM Innovation Center at Julius E. Sprauve School on St. John.

 

Source: Government House of the USVI

Friday, June 5, 2026

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: University of Georgia standout and Virgin Islands athlete Michelle Smith is headed to the NCAA Championships after another dominant performance, while fellow Virgin Islands athletes continue to shine at the collegiate level. We recap day one (June 4) in the petition for injunction for protection against domestic violence filed against former Senator and delegate to Congress candidate Janelle Sarauw with actual courtroom testimony; the judge making his decision today. Motorists on St. Croix are being advised to expect temporary delays this weekend as crews return to complete final roadway striping and lane markings at the East Airport Road intersection along the Melvin Evans Highway. Listen to these stories and more.

Pictured: Virgin Islands Sports Ambassador Michelle Smith celebrates qualifying for the 2026 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships after advancing in both the 400-meter hurdles and the 4x400-meter relay at the NCAA East Regional Championships while competing for the University of Georgia.

Source: The Virgin Islands Track & Field Federation

Thursday, June 4, 2026

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: A St. John man is facing charges including vehicular homicide and child neglect after investigators concluded his six-year-old daughter was not properly restrained when a water truck overturned and slid down an embankment, resulting in her death earlier this year. A federal appeals court has revived charges against Richardson Dangleben Jr. in the 2023 killing of VIPD Detective Delberth Phipps Jr. while leaving in place a lower court ruling that prevents prosecutors from seeking the death penalty. Senate Vice President Kenneth Gittens is demanding accountability after learning auditors conducting WAPA's long-awaited forensic audit allegedly encountered delays, missing records, and resistance while seeking information. Listen to these stories and more.

 

Pictured: Emergency responders work at the scene of a January 31 crash on Centerline Road on St. John after a water truck overturned, struck a utility pole, and plunged approximately 300 feet down an embankment.

 

Source: VIPD

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Antilles School seniors Halina Diehl and Emma Walters are taking their sailing talents to the collegiate level, earning spots on the sailing teams at Cornell University and the University of Pennsylvania. Investigators are working to determine the cause of a vessel fire at Compass Point Marina in St. Thomas that left one dog dead and damaged a docked boat. A multimillion-dollar Water Island development proposal, that the administration says would create jobs and improve infrastructure while preserving public access to Honeymoon Beach, is headed to the Legislature for review. Listen to these stories and more.

Pictured: Antilles School seniors Emma Walters, left, and Halina Diehl pose on campus after announcing their collegiate sailing commitments to the University of Pennsylvania and Cornell University respectively.

Source: WTJX/ Dante Morón