WTJX NEWSFEED

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, Attorney G. Alan Teague has been appointed as the new District Court magistrate judge for St. Thomas/St. John. WAPA‘s struggles with estimated billing and meter failures were discussed during a Public Services Commission meeting. The St. Croix Coastal Zone Management Commission green lights the permit for the Hibiscus Beach hotel restoration. Listen to these stories and more.

 

Tuesday, August 27, 2024

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, Lt. Governor Tregenza Roach asks St. John residents to assist in naming the remaining 10% of roads on the island as part of their street addressing initiative. We get reaction from Mon Ethos Pro Support’s counsel, following the Virgin Islands Department of Justice’s decision to drop their complaint against the company. The Board of Elections delays a decision on determining the candidacy of Ida Smith. Listen to these stories and more.

Monday, August 26, 2024

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, police on St. Croix commenced a homicide investigation following two bodies that were found in a burning vehicle. A Superior Court judge granted a temporary restraining order in favor of Port Hamilton refinery related to the complaint filed against Florida-based company National Industrial Services. Seven-year-old twin brothers are honored by St. Thomas Rescue after saving a drowning man at Magens Bay beach. Listen to these stories and more. 

Friday, August 23, 2024

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, we speak with the newly crowned Miss Virgin Islands Universe Stephany Andujar. Director for the Department of Planning and Natural Resources Fish and Wildlife Division, Dr. Nicole Angeli, provides an update following a possum found on St. Thomas. A St. Thomas man already in custody on domestic violence charges is arrested once again for assault of a second victim. Listen to these stories and more.

Thursday, August 22, 2024

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, employees at the Gov. Juan F. Luis Hospital and Medical Center experienced a delay in receiving their paychecks today. Education Commissioner Dr. Dionne Wells-Hedrington provides an update on yesterday's school bus incident on St. Croix. The governing board for the Virgin Islands Port Authority has approved a contract for the demolition of the Island Beachcomber Hotel on St. Thomas.  Listen to these stories and more.

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, Christopher Finch, Chairman of the Territorial Hospital Board, details efforts to maintain dialysis care amid the departure of Pafford Medical Services. Virgin Islands Police Department Traffic Commander for the St. Croix district, Sgt. Arthur Joseph, provides details on an accident involving a school bus transporting students this morning. The Department of Health is urging residents to take necessary precautions following a surge in dengue cases in the St. Thomas/St. John district. Listen to these stories and more.

Tuesday, August 20, 2024

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, we speak with former Governor Kenneth Mapp about being honored by the Legislature of the Virgin Islands. A shooting last evening in downtown Frederiksted has claimed the life of one man. Lawmakers are discussing steps to bring the territory’s laws current after a Committee of the Whole meeting revealed that over 1,000 amendments are needed for the Virgin Islands Code. Listen to these stories and more.

Monday, August 19, 2024

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, St. Thomas/St. John AFT Union President, Leontyne Jones, says a partial power outage at CAHS forced teachers and students to gather outside in the heat this morning. President Joe Biden has approved an emergency declaration for the U.S. Virgin Islands following Tropical Storm Ernesto. Counsel for Mon Ethos Pro Support has filed a motion to vacate the temporary restraining order issued by Judge Carol Thomas-Jacobs. Lawmakers held an emergency hearing to discuss the departure of Pafford Medical Services. Listen to these stories and more.