WTJX NEWSFEED

Friday, August 9, 2024

On today's WTJX Radio News Feed:
Acting Administrator for St. Thomas/Water Island, Kevin Rodriguez, details plans aimed at revitalizing Market Square in downtown Charlotte Amalie.
Superior Court Judge Carol Thomas-Jacobs has ruled in favor of the Government of the Virgin Islands, granting a temporary restraining order against Mon Ethos Pro Support, LLC.
The Environmental Protection Agency has expanded eligibility for its $2 billion Community Change Grants program, offering new funding opportunities for the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Thursday, August 8, 2024

On today's WTJX Radio News Feed:
Clay Hobbs, Chief Operating Officer for Pafford Medical Services, discusses their departure from the territory due to the Virgin Islands government owing them more than $8 million.
Department of Health Commissioner Justa Encarnacion informs lawmakers that the department owes Pafford Medical Services $1.2 million.
A man on St. Thomas has been arrested on assault charges.
Crucian Heritage and Nature Tourism (CHANT) is conducting a preservation training program, teaching traditional building skills to young Virgin Islanders.
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Wednesday, August 7, 2024

On today's WTJX Radio News Feed:
The National Organization of Black Elected Legislative (NOBEL) Women is holding its 39th annual legislative conference on St. Thomas.
Counsel for Mon Ethos Pro Support and its owner David Whitaker has filed a motion to dismiss the complaint filed by the Government of the Virgin Islands alleging breach of contract.
Department of Education Commissioner Dr. Dionne Wells-Hedrington addresses concerns regarding school infrastructure challenges.
The Cannabis Advisory Board approves a $10,000 nonrefundable application fee for an initial dispensary license.
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Tuesday, August 6, 2024

On today's WTJX Radio News Feed:

St. Croix Chief of Police, Sean Santos, addresses the homicide rate in the territory.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has issued a public warning about a new fraud scheme involving scammers impersonating bank representatives.

The Office of Disaster Recovery is requesting updated applications to help expedite progress for the EnVIsion Tomorrow program.

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Monday, August 5, 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, August 2, 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, August 1, 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, July 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.