WTJX NEWSFEED

Thursday, August 21, 2025

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: We speak with Virgin Islands track star Michelle Smith who won silver in the 400m hurdles at the Junior Pan American Games in Asunción, Paraguay. Federal prosecutors are urging a judge to hand down a substantial prison sentence for former VIHFA Chief Operating Officer Darin Richardson, accusing him of abusing his authority to personally enrich himself and warning that his crimes eroded public trust in government. Erron Wallace, 32, has been arrested on multiple domestic violence charges after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend. DPNR is moving to establish permanent headquarters on St. Croix with FEMA disaster recovery funds. Listen to these stories and more.

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: We speak with Richard Clendenin, coach of the USVI Nike RBI 18U team that made history with their first appearance at the World Series in Florida. The underdog squad quickly became a tournament favorite and proud ambassadors for the Virgin Islands. The co-executors of Jeffrey Epstein’s estate are fighting a New York Times request to unseal confidential financial reports, arguing disclosure would endanger third parties and misapplies the law. Former RTPark CEO Peter Chapman has settled his lawsuits against the UVI RTPark and former board chair Edward Thomas Sr. Listen to these stories and more. 

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Democratic Party Chairwoman Carol Burke is calling on lawmakers to act quickly on election reform, saying political parties need clarity and voters need confidence before the 2026 primaries. Police arrested 36-year-old Nelson Garcia Jr. of St. Croix, who now faces multiple felony charges after his girlfriend reported repeated domestic violence. The VI Department of Justice announced the arrest of 43-year-old Alan Motta, a tier 3 sex offender, after he failed to update his mandatory registration information. Listen to these stories and more.

Monday, August 18, 2025

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Before the WAPA board voted to rescind its prior contract authorization with Empire Gas, the Public Services Commission grilled the utility provider over its LPG procurement process. Police have arrested 43-year-old Kenny Rogers, who turned himself in after allegedly shooting his girlfriend multiple times in Frederiksted, leaving her hospitalized in critical condition. St. Croix Rescue, alongside DPNR and the Coast Guard, coordinated to successfully rescue two scuba divers. Officials are also keeping a close eye on a new system in the Atlantic. Listen to these stories and more.

Friday, August 15, 2025

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Hurricane Erin, the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season, is expected to bring rain, high surf, and dangerous rip currents to the Virgin Islands this weekend, prompting safety advisories, port condition changes, and preparation measures for boaters, contractors, and residents. A judge granted prosecutors 30 more days to begin producing discovery in the federal fraud case against Davidson and Sasha Charlamagne, warning that IT personnel may be called to testify if delays continue. Lawmakers voted 7–6 to reprimand and suspend Senator Angel Bolques Jr. without pay for 30 days following an ethics investigation. Fly The Whale will launch three new daily round-trip flights between St. Croix and San Juan on September 15, while JetBlue is adding daily nonstop Boston–St. Thomas service starting December 18. Listen to these stories and more.

Thursday, August 14, 2025

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: We speak with St. Thomas swimmer Maximillian Wilson who earned a silver medal for the Virgin Islands in the 100-meter backstroke at the Junior Pan American Games in Paraguay. Governor Albert Bryan, Jr. proclaimed August 14 as Social Security Day, honoring the program’s 90-year anniversary. A settlement between the PSC and WAPA will leave the LEAC at 22.22¢ per kilowatt-hour until mid-2026. A St. Thomas man has been arrested after officers discovered him naked inside a home during a reported burglary. Listen to these stories and more.

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: VITEMA will distribute sandbags this week as the Virgin Islands faces a chance of tropical storm-force winds by Saturday. A St. Croix woman has been arrested and charged after a neighborhood dispute turned violent, leaving another woman with stab wounds, bite marks, and threatening messages sent afterward. Senator Ray Fonseca is pushing to fast-track a $150,000 plan to bring public water service from Raphune Hill to Edith Williams on St. Thomas. Listen to these stories and more.

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: We speak with Kruz Schembri who made history for the Virgin Islands by winning gold in Fencing at the 2025 Junior Pan American Games. Public schools reopen tomorrow across the territory, with some St. Croix campuses operating on adjusted schedules and one school delayed due to ongoing repairs and safety work. The Office of Conflict Council has been assigned to represent 23-year-old Vashti Gumbs of St. Thomas, who allegedly tried twice to cash fraudulent checks totaling more than $130,000 from the Territorial Public Defender’s account. Listen to these stories and more.