WTJX NEWSFEED

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: 
St. Croix Chief of Detectives, Naomi Joseph, provides details into the shooting that occurred on the Christiansted boardwalk that claimed the life of one man and injured several others. Department of Education Commissioner, Dr. Dionne Wells-Hedrington, speaks about the walkthroughs of schools prior to their opening on August 5. Hazel Philbert, Interim CEO of the Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital and Medical Center, testifies on the funding and supply shortages facing the facility. Listen to these stories and more. 

Friday July 26, 2024

St. Thomas Eastern Medical Center Executive and Medical Director, Dr. Tess Richards, justifies their recent hire of a dermatologist despite the Center’s financial challenges. Magistrate Emile Henderson III granted the delay of a starting trial date in the Davidson Charlemagne case. We speak with St. Thomas/St. John Deputy Supervisor of Elections, Kevermay Douglas, following the conclusion of primary election early voting. Listen to these stories and more. 

Pictured: Dr. Tess Richards, St. Thomas Eastern Medical Center Executive and Medical Director

Photo Credit: Legislature of the Virgin Islands 

Thursday, July 25, 2024

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, we speak with Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services acting St. John Fire Chief, Magabe Calixte, about his crew’s response to a fire in Cruz Bay last evening. The governing board of the Water and Power Authority appoints Karl Knight, Chief of Staff for Governor Albert Bryan Jr. as its chief executive officer. After stabbing his nephew, a man on St. Croix has been arrested on charges of attempted murder. The Virgin Islands Police Department is cracking down on illegal vehicles and unsafe driving in the territory. 

 

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Photo: Structural fire at 300-40 Iguana

Point in the Great Cruz Bay area

Photo Credit: Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services

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. 

  

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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.

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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.  

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Pictured: Chief Territorial Public Defender Julie Smith-Todman

Photo Credit: Legislature of the Virgin Islands