WTJX NEWSFEED

Wednesday July 24, 2024

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed,  Department of Public Works Commissioner Derek Gabriel explains why the bridge west of the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands on St. Croix is a temporary one. Lawmakers pass a measure mandating the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority to request federal technical assistance to modernize the electrical grid. A man on St. Croix has been killed following a verbal argument. Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator for the Virgin Islands, Julien Henley, tells senators that Main Street on St. Thomas is not ADA compliant. Dr. Sharon Jackson-McDonald, Administrator of the Department of Justice Paternity & Child Support’s Access & Visitation Program is encouraging fathers to accompany their child on the first day of school. Listen to these stories and more. 

Tuesday, July 23, 2024

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Crucian basketball player, Ronald Alexander “Ranche” Charles, a member of the 1979 NCAA Champions Michigan State Spartans, has passed away. Governor Albert Bryan Jr. addresses the challenges facing the Water and Power Authority following the most recent days of persistent power outages in the St. Thomas/St. John district. A man on St. Croix has been arrested on charges of child abuse and unlawful sexual contact. The Office of the Lt. Governor is challenged by staffing shortages as they undertake their five-year mass property appraisal project. Listen to these stories and more. 

 

Pictured: Ronald Alexander “Ronche” Charles, third from right, and members of the 1979 NCAA Champions Michigan State Spartans. 

Photo Credit: Magic Johnson, X/Twitter page.

Monday, July 22, 2024

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: 

Chief Justice Rhys Hodge defends the Virgin Islands Judicial Branch FY ‘25 budget request of $55.4 million.

Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett and Governor Albert Bryan Jr., react to President Joe Biden withdrawing from the 2024 election.

Lawmakers advance a measure seeking to penalize testifiers who perjure themselves on the senate floor. 

We speak with the Virgin Islands Democratic Party State Chair, Stedmann Hodge Jr., following the decision to postpone election for party officers. 

  

Listen to these stories and more. 

WTJX NEWSFEED: July 19, 2024

On today's WTJX Radio News Feed: 

(00:54) The South Carolina Air National Guard 169th Fighter Wing is conducting Exercise Caribbean Fox on the island of St. Croix.

(05:21) Attempts to move a measure to establish an Ethics Commission to address corruption in the U.S. Virgin Islands faced challenges during a legislative hearing.

(13:48) Lawmakers vote to advance a measure honoring former Governor Kenneth Mapp.

Listen to these stories and more.

Thursday, July 18, 2024

On today's WTJX Radio News Feed: 

(00:52) We speak with WAPA Communications Director, Shanell Petersen, following days of electric service interruptions in the St. Thomas/St. John district.

(05:31) UVI’s RT Park names Eric Sonnier as its Executive Director. 

(06:54) The Department of Human Services indicates that financial challenges are contributing to service shortfalls.

(13:37) Officials from the Office of the Territorial Public Defender make their case for increased funding in hopes of addressing their large caseload. 

(17:49) Five athletes will represent the Virgin Islands at the 2024 Paris Olympics.  

Listen to these stories and more.

Pictured: Chief Territorial Public Defender Julie Smith-Todman

Photo Credit: Legislature of the Virgin Islands

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

On today's WTJX Radio News Feed: 
[00:49] The Coastal Zone Management Committee approves the St. Croix Central High School groundbreaking redesign.
[06:23] The Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for the U.S. Virgin Islands Farmer Stress Support Program. 
[09:21] We speak with Apostle Mona Barnes about the 4th Annual Level Up Conference. 
[13:07] U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett tour the Randolph Harley Power Plant on St. Thomas. 
Listen to these stories and more. 

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

On today's WTJX Radio News Feed: 
[00:50] Following an emergency meeting, the Board of Elections vote against the Democratic Party of the Virgin Islands’ request for a space to conduct party elections.   
[06:25] We speak with the organizers of the Tart Wars event. 
[09:18] Senator Samuel Carrion says he is moving for an override after Governor Albert Bryan Jr. vetoed legislation he sponsored.  
[17:15] Lt. Governor Tregenza Roach joins calls condemning political violence following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. 
Listen to these stories and more. 

Monday, July 15, 2024

On today's WTJX Radio News Feed: 
[00:48] The Public Service Commission reports added complaints from customers of Liberty VI. 
[04:25] A man on St. Croix is convicted by a federal jury on child pornography and rape charges. 
[06:24] Senator-at-Large Angel Bolques Jr. responds to Senator Carla Joseph’s call to hold a meeting regarding VIGL and the Randall “Doc” James racetrack. 
[14:52] Sib’s on the Mountain celebrates 100 years of business. 
[18:12] We speak with the winner of the 34th Bastille Day Kingfish Tournament. 
Listen to these stories and more.