WTJX NEWSFEED

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Senator Kenneth Gittens is seeking help from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to restore Fort Frederik Beach on St. Croix, proposing a breakwater project to combat erosion and revive fishing and recreation in the area. Governor Albert Bryan Jr. says his administration is working to establish a job site where residents can apply to serve on various boards across the territory. This follows the most recent St. Thomas/St. John Historic Preservation Committee once again struggling to reach quorum. Chief District Court Judge Robert Molloy ruled the death penalty is off the table in the case against Richardson Dangleben Jr., while also rejecting his bid to dismiss several territorial charges. Listen to these stories and more.

Monday, August 25, 2025

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: The government has acquired 2,469 acres at Maroon Ridge and Annaly Bay on St. Croix, officials call it the largest and most meaningful land purchase in Virgin Islands history. A bomb threat forced the closure of both public high schools on St. Croix today, while an apparent sick out by school monitors later forced the closure of all public schools on the island. The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority has completed emergency repairs to the Cancryn Bridge bypass pump station. Listen to these stories and more. 

Friday, August 22, 2025

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: The multi-million-dollar restoration of Fort Frederik Museum on St. Croix, once slated for completion by December 2025, is now about 90 percent complete on the architectural and engineering side. WICO board Chair Jason Charles acknowledges the company’s public status, this follows interim CEO Charlene Turnbull’s evasive testimony earlier this week before lawmakers. A violent domestic dispute at the Westin Frenchman’s Reef Hotel led to the arrests of two visitors on St. Thomas. Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett may soon settle the federal civil lawsuit in New York brought against her by six victims of Jeffrey Epstein. Listen to these stories and more. 

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.