WTJX NEWSFEED

Friday, September 12, 2025

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: A St. Thomas man has been arrested on multiple felony charges after allegedly driving drunk and crashing into the historic Jarvis Building, injuring his passenger and registering a blood alcohol level nearly three and a half times the legal limit. After being extradited back to St. Croix, 50-year-old Kenneth Springer has been convicted on three counts of obtaining money by false pretense dating back to 2007, receiving a five-year probation sentence. Motorists on St. Croix should expect traffic disruptions from September 15 through October 20 as crews install underground electrical lines along Centerline Road in Hannah’s Rest. The East End Marine Park will host a free tree giveaway on Saturday, September 13 at the Rudolph E. Schulterbrandt Agricultural Complex, offering residents native and salt-tolerant varieties to promote biodiversity and fight erosion. Listen to these stories and more. 

Thursday, September 11, 2025

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Virgin Islanders are mourning the death of beloved musician Jeavon “UncleMehn” Sasso, who was removed from life support due to injuries sustained in a car crash on Monday. Police on St. Croix are investigating a deadly head-on collision that killed 52-year-old motorcyclist Harold Bruce Mays II after his bike crossed into oncoming traffic. A judge has granted counsel for Daryl Jean-Baptiste more time to file post-trial motions following his involuntary manslaughter conviction in a 2019 fatal crash. A St. Croix man has been arrested after allegedly attacking his sister with a machete during a family dispute, with police also seizing drugs and paraphernalia at the scene. Listen to these stories and more.

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Firefighters battled an early morning blaze at Blackbeard’s Castle Apartments on St. Thomas, where heavy smoke and flames prompted a full response by Fire and Emergency Services. We speak with one resident who lost everything. Police on St. Croix arrested a man on domestic violence charges after his former girlfriend reported he assaulted her during a dispute at his Cotton Valley home. FirstBank has closed a $13 million financing deal with By-the-Sea Resort Properties for construction of The Botany, an eco-luxury resort on St. Thomas set to open in 2026. A man is facing multiple charges after VIPD says he threatened hotel guests and attacked officers during a violent incident at Frenchman’s Reef Buoy Haus on St. Thomas. Listen to these stories and more. 

Tuesday, September 9, 2025

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Lawmakers advanced a bill aimed at addressing a looming judicial vacancy crisis and mounting case backlogs in the Superior Court, with officials warning that more than 1,300 cases could be left in limbo without immediate action. Convicted former boxer John Jackson is seeking to overturn his 25-year sentence, claiming ineffective legal counsel and multiple violations of his Sixth Amendment rights in a new motion filed in federal court. The Virgin Islands Department of Education is preparing to hold its first Parent University sessions for the 2025-2026 school year, offering workshops to help parents better support their children’s education and long-term success. Listen to these stories and more.

Monday, September 8, 2025

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Senator Marise James announced she will not be seeking reelection. A gas leak at the Randolph Harley Power Plant on St. Thomas forced WAPA to evacuate workers and shut down several generation units today. The Virgin Islands Department of Education has launched an investigation into “serious past allegations” at Joseph Gomez Elementary School, after reports link a longtime administrator to sexual misconduct claims. Superior Court Judge Sigrid Tejo has issued an injunction against the Virgin Islands Police Benevolent Association, ruling that July’s officer sick-out amounted to an illegal strike by essential employees and posed a threat to public safety. Listen to these stories and more.

Friday, September 5, 2025

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: The St. Croix Educational Complex High School celebrated its 30th anniversary with a ribbon-cutting reenactment, performances, and reflections from alumni, staff, and community leaders. The Miami Herald has joined the New York Times in asking a Virgin Islands court to unseal several confidential reports in Jeffrey Epstein’s probate case, citing public transparency and oversight. VITEMA and the National Weather Service are monitoring a slow-moving system in the Atlantic, with residents urged to review hurricane plans and emergency supplies as the territory approaches the peak of hurricane season. Governor Albert Bryan Jr says outdated laws are blocking investment and job creation, citing the permit denial for the Summer’s End project, while Senate President Milton Potter counters that legislative oversight is essential for protecting community interests and ensuring sustainable development. Listen to these stories and more.

Thursday, September 4, 2025

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: WAPA crews were working on a water main break in Charlotte Amalie that disrupted service and forced school closures and schedule changes today, while also separately working to restore power in the STT/STJ District, which is operating on a rotation schedule following a generation failure at the Randolph Harley Power Plant yesterday. The Virgin Islands Department of Education is tightening its rules on cellphone use in public schools, issuing a new Personal Electronic Communication Device Policy for the 2025–2026 school year. The attorney for Daryl Jean-Baptiste — the man convicted of involuntary manslaughter in a 2019 crash — is asking the court to disqualify Judge Yvette Ross-Edwards from presiding over his sentencing, citing her former law firm’s ties to a related wrongful death lawsuit. Listen to these stories and more.

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: The Superior Court has ruled that Mohammed Salem, accused of fatally stabbing his father in 2024, is not competent to stand trial and has been committed to a secure psychiatric facility in Florida. Police are asking for the public’s help in locating 45-year-old Shandon Anselm, also known as “Bubbles,” on St. Thomas. The British Virgin Islands Postal Service has suspended all package shipments to the United States and its territories due to a new U.S. executive order eliminating the duty-free exemption for low-value imports; letters and documents will still be accepted. A St. Croix man has been arrested and charged with burglary, stalking, drug possession, and other offenses after allegedly breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s home while intoxicated. Listen to these stories and more.