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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.
Episodes
Tuesday Aug 06, 2024
Tuesday Aug 06, 2024
Monday Aug 05, 2024
Monday Aug 05, 2024
On today's WTJX Radio News Feed:
Following a threat to strike, we speak with Bernard “BJ” James, head of the “Dollar Ride “safari drivers who have been granted a fare increase to $2.
The Government of the Virgin Islands has filed a lawsuit against Mon Ethos Pro Support, LLC and its CEO, David Whitaker, for what they say are multiple breaches of contract and other offenses.
Two men on St. Croix have been arrested on firearm charges.
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Friday Aug 02, 2024
Friday Aug 02, 2024
On today's WTJX Radio News Feed:
The Virgin Islands National Park Service has opened beach access to the public at Caneel Bay. Office of Veteran Affairs Director, Patrick Farrell, tells lawmakers that funds intended for the office were diverted. Despite what she says is advertisement by some safari operators, Virgin Islands Taxicab Commission Executive Director, Vernice Gumbs, says no rate increases have been approved for the “Dollar Ride” safaris.
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Thursday Aug 01, 2024
Thursday Aug 01, 2024
On today's WTJX Radio News Feed:
Senator Donna Frett-Gregory responds to comments made by Governor Albert Bryan Jr. regarding the 35th Legislature’s failure to address the administration's request for a $200,000 aid package for St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada. Lawmakers question the Virgin Islands Police Department about overtime abuse. The remains of Anna Heegaard, mistress of Peter von Scholten and slavery reform advocate, are reinterred at Orange Grove, St. Croix.WAPA CEO Karl Knight addresses the disconnection of an elderly customer's service that impacted their medical equipment.
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Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, VIPD comes under scrutiny from lawmakers over police vehicles that have sat unused for nearly a year. Karl Knight, the new CEO of the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority, talks about when St. Thomas/St. John customers can look forward to seeing the end of constant rotational power in the district. The University of the Virgin Islands celebrates the opening of the new medical research and training center at the Orville A. Kean campus on St. Thomas. Department of Agriculture Director of the St. Croix Abattoir, Curleen Rodgers, speaks about the progress of repairs following the abattoir's closure. Listen to these stories and more.
Tuesday Jul 30, 2024
Tuesday Jul 30, 2024
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed:
St. Croix Chief of Detectives, Naomi Joseph, provides details into the shooting that occurred on the Christiansted boardwalk that claimed the life of one man and injured several others. Department of Education Commissioner, Dr. Dionne Wells-Hedrington, speaks about the walkthroughs of schools prior to their opening on August 5. Hazel Philbert, Interim CEO of the Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital and Medical Center, testifies on the funding and supply shortages facing the facility. Listen to these stories and more.
Friday Jul 26, 2024
Friday Jul 26, 2024
St. Thomas Eastern Medical Center Executive and Medical Director, Dr. Tess Richards, justifies their recent hire of a dermatologist despite the Center’s financial challenges. Magistrate Emile Henderson III granted the delay of a starting trial date in the Davidson Charlemagne case. We speak with St. Thomas/St. John Deputy Supervisor of Elections, Kevermay Douglas, following the conclusion of primary election early voting. Listen to these stories and more.
Pictured: Dr. Tess Richards, St. Thomas Eastern Medical Center Executive and Medical Director
Photo Credit: Legislature of the Virgin Islands
Thursday Jul 25, 2024
Thursday Jul 25, 2024
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, we speak with Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services acting St. John Fire Chief, Magabe Calixte, about his crew’s response to a fire in Cruz Bay last evening. The governing board of the Water and Power Authority appoints Karl Knight, Chief of Staff for Governor Albert Bryan Jr. as its chief executive officer. After stabbing his nephew, a man on St. Croix has been arrested on charges of attempted murder. The Virgin Islands Police Department is cracking down on illegal vehicles and unsafe driving in the territory.Listen to these stories and more.