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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.
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Friday Sep 13, 2024
Friday Sep 13, 2024
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, WAPA is extending business hours to assist customers with billing challenges. Senator Kenneth Gittens, Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security, Justice and Public Safety, reacts to David Whitaker’s guilty plea admitting to bribery and planting spy cameras in VI government offices. The Department of Education faces layoffs as ARPA funding expires. Listen to these stories and more.
Thursday Sep 12, 2024
Thursday Sep 12, 2024
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, Senator Milton Potter says while he’s reserving judgment, the allegations in the complaint filed against the PFA and ODR are alarming. The Virgin Islands Board of Elections scheduled a voters registration drive and machine demonstration at the St. Croix Educational Complex High School. The audit surrounding the policies and procedures by the Department of Education for reporting child abuse finds shortfalls and systemic challenges. Listen to these stories and more.
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, lawmakers raise concerns over the qualifications of the bureau of school maintenance Executive Director Craig Benjamin. Attorney General nominee Gordon Rhea points to statutes in the VI Code that could complicate the prosecution of school officials who failed to report convicted child rapist Alfredo Bruce Smith. A woman on St. Croix has been arrested on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses. Listen to these stories and more.
Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, Senator Marise James pushes Department of Education officials to reveal the name of the contractor responsible for the installation of the fan that fell and injured a student at the St. Croix Educational Complex. Senator Kenneth Gittens responds to comments made by Governor Albert Bryan Jr. Residents mourn the passing of renowned artist, Jan Mitchell Larsen. Listen to these stories and more.
Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, search dogs flown into St. Thomas from Central Florida located a body on the Magens Bay Eco Trail during a search for 61-year-old Kevin Highfield. A woman on St. Croix becomes the 23rd victim of homicide in the territory. Governor Albert Bryan Jr. pushes back against statements made by Senate Majority Leader Kenneth Gittens regarding the territory's financial management and the need for a line of credit. Listen to these stories and more.
Friday Sep 06, 2024
Friday Sep 06, 2024
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed, students at the St. Croix Educational Complex protest school conditions, after a ceiling fan fell and injured a student during class. Senator Donna Frett-Gregory, chair of the Committee on Budget, Appropriations and Finance, expresses concerns over the governor’s recent call to increase the minimum wage in the territory. And despite an ongoing search and rescue effort, a man who was last seen at Magens Bay on St. Thomas remains missing. Listen to these stories and more.
Thursday Sep 05, 2024
Thursday Sep 05, 2024
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, the driver of the vehicle involved in a collision that claimed the life of woman on St. Croix, has been arrested on charges of negligent homicide. The Virgin Islands Board of Elections voted to place Ida Smith on the November 5 general election ballot. Senators Kenneth Gittens, Angel Bolques Jr. and Donna Frett-Gregory react to Governor Albert Bryan Jr.'s request for an expansion to the government's line of credit. Listen to these stories and more.
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, Finance Commissioner Kevin McCurdy defends the Governor's request to expand a line of credit. Karl Knight, CEO of WAPA, speaks on the low fuel inventory affecting the St. Thomas/St. John district. Attorney General nominee, Gordon Rhea, has issued a legal opinion that concludes aspirant Ida Smith meets the qualifications to seek candidacy for the office of delegate to Congress. Listen to these stories and more.