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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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Thursday May 08, 2025
Thursday May 08, 2025
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: National Nurses Week prompts Senator Ray Fonseca, chairman of the Committee on Health, Hospitals and Human Services, to reflect on the lack of nursing resources available for the territory’s aging population. The man who was shot and killed near Emancipation Garden on St. Thomas on Sunday has been identified as 26-year-old Dion Williams. And we speak with Averil George, Human Services commissioner, about the relocation of residents at the Queen Louise Home for the Aged to allow for long overdue repairs to the facility. Listen to these stories and more.
Wednesday May 07, 2025
Wednesday May 07, 2025
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: A woman is suing the Carambola Zip Line on St. Croix following a mid-air collision last November that resulted in the Coast Guard airlifting her from the scene by helicopter. A federal judge hears an update on the discovery process in the bribery case against former Police Commissioner Ray Martinez and former Management and Budget Director Jenifer O’Neal. And we speak with Kayla Blincow Israel, a professor at the University of the Virgin Islands, about a new report that warns of record breaking sargassum levels arriving in the territory. Listen to these stories and more.
Tuesday May 06, 2025
Tuesday May 06, 2025
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: The University of the Virgin Islands and its Research and Technology Park broke ground on a new solar farm and teaching array on their St. Croix campus. After receiving numerous consumer complaints, DLCA Commissioner Nathalie Hodge warns businesses of the penalties for imposing illegal credit card processing surcharges. And a man on St. Thomas remains in custody following his arrest on J’ouvert morning, after he was discovered with an unlicensed firearm tucked in his waistband during the early morning festivities. Listen to these stories and more.
Monday May 05, 2025
Monday May 05, 2025
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Current acting commissioner of the Virgin Islands Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation, Vincent Roberts, has officially been nominated to serve as the department’s next Commissioner. Governor Albert Bryan, Jr. addresses the two fatal shootings that took place within 24 hours of each other on St. Thomas this weekend. And May is Mental Health Awareness Month. We speak with Renan Steele, the Deputy Commissioner of Public Health, about the department’s efforts to erase the stigma attached to mental illness in the territory. Listen to these stories and more.
Thursday May 01, 2025
Thursday May 01, 2025
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: We speak with Senator Avery Lewis, who was part of a VI delegation that traveled to Puerto Rico to discuss the VA’s potential cuts by the Trump administration and create a contingency plan for local veterans' health care. Morris Anselmi, a government witness in the federal case against Davidson and Sasha Charlemagne, has admitted under oath that he hopes to receive benefits in his own fraud case in exchange for testifying against the married couple. A woman has been arrested following a domestic violence incident on St. Thomas. Listen to these stories and more.
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: The National Park Service is set to begin a significant restoration project at Fort Christiansvaern. A man has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred earlier this month on St. Croix that claimed the life of 54-year-old Christina Finney. After canceling flights yesterday and today, Seaborne Airlines is set to resume its seaplane service between St. Croix and St. Thomas tomorrow morning. The Senate Committee on Ethical Conduct has announced an extension to its ongoing inquiry into allegations involving Senator At-Large Angel Bolques, Jr. Listen to these stories and more.
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Former Governor John de Jongh Jr. has filed opposition to a recent motion in the civil lawsuit filed by victims of Jeffrey Epstein. Federal prosecutors have filed an expedited motion requesting a status conference in the case against Davidson Charlemagne, seeking judicial guidance before continuing the deposition of Morris Anselmi, a government witness. The Department of Public Works is offering special Carnival shuttle services this week. The Department of Health is reporting a sharp decline in HFMD cases across the territory, following a recent outbreak earlier this year. Listen to these stories and more.
Monday Apr 28, 2025
Monday Apr 28, 2025
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: After recovering from a cyberattack, the Virgin Islands Lottery resumes its regular operations tomorrow and conducted drawing #1047 earlier today. Governor Albert Bryan Jr. defends his criticism of The Virgin Islands Daily News. The 2025 Carnival Village opens this evening. WAPA issues an update regarding the response to the fuel oil spill at its Randolph Harley Power Plant on St. Thomas that occurred in late 2023. Listen to these stories and more.