WTJX NEWSFEED

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

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

On today's WTJX Radio News Feed: 
[00:49] The Coastal Zone Management Committee approves the St. Croix Central High School groundbreaking redesign.
[06:23] The Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for the U.S. Virgin Islands Farmer Stress Support Program. 
[09:21] We speak with Apostle Mona Barnes about the 4th Annual Level Up Conference. 
[13:07] U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett tour the Randolph Harley Power Plant on St. Thomas. 
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Tuesday, July 16, 2024

On today's WTJX Radio News Feed: 
[00:50] Following an emergency meeting, the Board of Elections vote against the Democratic Party of the Virgin Islands’ request for a space to conduct party elections.   
[06:25] We speak with the organizers of the Tart Wars event. 
[09:18] Senator Samuel Carrion says he is moving for an override after Governor Albert Bryan Jr. vetoed legislation he sponsored.  
[17:15] Lt. Governor Tregenza Roach joins calls condemning political violence following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. 
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Monday, July 15, 2024

On today's WTJX Radio News Feed: 
[00:48] The Public Service Commission reports added complaints from customers of Liberty VI. 
[04:25] A man on St. Croix is convicted by a federal jury on child pornography and rape charges. 
[06:24] Senator-at-Large Angel Bolques Jr. responds to Senator Carla Joseph’s call to hold a meeting regarding VIGL and the Randall “Doc” James racetrack. 
[14:52] Sib’s on the Mountain celebrates 100 years of business. 
[18:12] We speak with the winner of the 34th Bastille Day Kingfish Tournament. 
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Friday, July 12, 2024

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed, renowned Crucian chef Gloria Joseph talks about fungi and fish being established as the official dish of the Virgin Islands. The Virgin Islands Police Department holds a press conference urging community members to come forward with information following the spree of shootings this week that left four men dead. And Kyle Fleming, director of the Virgin Islands Energy Office, discusses the upcoming Electric Vehicle Summit. Listen to these stories and more. 

Thursday, July 11, 2024

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed, violence continues to plague the territory as two men are shot and killed on St. Thomas and a third on St. Croix, marking the territory’s 4th homicide this week. The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority testifies before the Public Services Commission about their ongoing financial crisis. And Governor Albert Bryan, Jr. approves a bill naming tart the official dessert of the U.S. Virgin Islands, just in time for the 4^th annual Tart Wars this weekend on St. Croix. Listen to these stories and more. 

 

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed, Senator Donna Frett-Gregory, chair of the Committee on Budget, Appropriations and Finance, calls the Bryan-Roach Administration’s request for $200,000 to aid islands affected by Hurricane Beryl irresponsible. After initially being vetoed by Governor Albert Bryan Jr., a bridge on St. Thomas has officially been named in honor of the late Wayne “Facts Man” Adams.  And the famous northside bar and restaurant Sib’s celebrates their 100-year anniversary. Listen to these stories and more. 

Tuesday, July 9, 2024

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed, the Virgin Islands Police Department releases the identity of the man who was shot and killed at Brewers Beach on St. Thomas Monday. Miguel Marrero, the man who admitted shooting a mother and her minor daughter at a housing community on St. Croix, has been detained in federal custody after a District Court judge determined him to be a danger to the community. And Governor Albert Bryan Jr. proclaimed July to be “Disability Pride Month,” with an “All Things ADA Expo” event on St. Thomas to provide education and resources to the community. Listen to these stories and more.