WTJX NEWSFEED

Monday, August 4, 2025

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: The University of the Virgin Islands has announced tuition and fee increases for the 2025–2026 academic year. A St. Croix man has been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged armed home invasion and assault at the Mutual Homes housing community on Sunday night. Lawmakers rejected Governor Albert Bryan Jr.’s proposal to create a committee to explore a self-funded health and dental insurance plan for government employees and retirees, following a debate over financial risk, oversight, and the exclusion of the Health Insurance board (GESC) from the process.  We speak with Government House Communication Director Richard Motta, following the Virgin Islands Daily News publishing a letter revealing that reporter Suzanne Carlson has been banned from covering Government House events. Listen to these stories and more.

Friday, August 1, 2025

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: The family of 64-year-old Victor George is pleading for answers nearly a month after he was last seen on St. Thomas. Emergency personnel responded to a fire today at the garage area of the Randolph Harley Power Plant on St. Thomas. Judge Jessica Gallivan has been sworn in as the ninth presiding judge of the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands. The Virgin Islands Department of Agriculture prepares to reopen the farmers market at the Rudolph Shulterbrandt Agricultural Complex on St. Croix. Listen to these stories and more.

Thursday, July 31, 2025

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: VIPA approved a $2.5 million contract with Custom Builders for the first phase of the Charlotte Amalie Harbor and Yacht Haven dredging project, which includes demolishing the former Adelita Cancryn Junior High School to store dredged material. Board members also address hazardous road conditions near the St. John barge and ferry area. A federal judge has denied a request by victims of Jeffery Epstein to enter a partial judgment in the case where Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett is the only remaining defendant. The Virgin Islands Board of Education extends the certification amnesty period for public school teachers. Listen to these stories and more.

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: We speak with Virgin Islands Board of Education Chair Dr. Kyza Callwood and EDA Executive Director Wayne Biggs regarding a disagreement that emerged as to who is responsible for enforcing scholarship fund contributions from EDC beneficiaries. A judge denied a motion to dismiss a whistleblower lawsuit filed by former VIHFA Chief Operating Officer Stephanie Berry, allowing her claims which include retaliation and defamation against the Authority and two top officials to proceed in court. Testimony in the federal corruption trial of former DSPR Commissioner Calvert White revealed allegations that former Police Commissioner Ray Martinez ordered surveillance devices to be planted in multiple government offices — we report on the first public statements made about the devices and different developments. Listen to these stories and more.

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: A multi-agency search launched for two individuals on a missing jet ski near St. Thomas, shifted from a rescue to an investigation after reports surfaced that the pair may have made it safely to shore. A Florida based physician, Dr. Naim Dahdah, is suing the Virgin Islands Department of Human Services for allegedly failing to pay over $900,000 in Medicaid claims and retaliating after he sought legal action. The Virgin Islands Police Department is rolling out its new e-Citation System — an electronic platform that replaces handwritten traffic tickets. The St. Croix Animal Welfare Center is holding a free spay and neuter pop-up clinic on July 30 and 31, pre-register here: https://forms.gle/FVxzehyPMb1VpLaU9. Listen to these stories and more.

Monday, July 28, 2025

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Lawmakers are raising concerns after learning the Virgin Islands Department of Health spent $240,000 in rent on an empty building it never used, highlighting broader financial mismanagement as the department requests over $60 million for its FY 2026 budget. Governor Albert Bryan Jr. reacts to former DSPR Commissioner Calvert White’s corruption conviction, responds to issues raised during the trial, and addresses concerns over procurement breaches. A St. Croix woman is facing domestic violence charges after allegedly assaulting her sister during a dispute over their ailing mother’s care. Governor Bryan announced that Joseph Boschulte is stepping down as Tourism Commissioner and has nominated Jennifer Matarangas-King as his replacement. The Sixth Constitutional Convention is holding two virtual meetings this week for the Standing Committee on Human Rights.  Here are the links to the meetings — Monday’s meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89475979666?pwd=SbfObwE5MqAmu3fbJPhpQV1kUSn7rG. Wednesday’s meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84685752864?pwd=LlnMuja5OsoDdaFaEpvqXrcZm3p3Cd.1. Listen to these stories and more.

Friday, July 25, 2025

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Former Sports, Parks and Recreation Commissioner Calvert White and St. Thomas businessman Benjamin Hendricks were found guilty in the federal bribery case tied to Mon Ethos Pro Support founder, David Whitaker. We speak with our contributing reporter Isabelle Teare who was in the courtroom as the verdict was read. The Legislature’s Committee on Ethical Conduct has concluded its formal inquiry into a complaint filed against Senator At-large Angel Bolques, Jr. The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority narrowly approves a two-year fuel supply contract with Puerto Rico company, Empire Gas. Michelle Smith makes history by winning the territory’s first-ever women’s medal — a silver in the 400m hurdles — at the 2025 FISU World University Games in Germany. Listen to these stories and more.

Thursday, July 24, 2025

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Our contributing reporter Isabelle Teare recaps this morning’s proceedings in the trial of former DSPR Commissioner Calvert White and co-defendant, St. Thomas businessman Benjamin Hendricks. Police are seeking the community’s assistance in locating 64-year-old Victor George on St. Thomas. A 70-year-old St. Croix man, Maximiliano Velasquez Jr., has reached a plea agreement stemming from allegations he inappropriately touched a minor in 2024, pleading guilty to one count of child abuse in exchange for the dismissal of a more serious sexual contact charge. Listen to these stories and more.