WTJX NEWSFEED

Friday, May 23, 2025

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Senator At-Large Angel Bolques and Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett weigh in on concerns over private delivery package service delays in the territory, especially on the island of St. John. The Virgin Islands Port Authority is suing its former tenant Coastal Air for more than $18,000 in unpaid fees. Police on St. Croix are investigating a robbery and assault that took place at a jewelry store in Christiansted town. Organizers are preparing to hold the 24th annual Relay for Life this weekend on St. Croix. Listen to these stories and more.

Thursday, May 22, 2025

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: The Virgin Islands Board of Career and Technical Education is raising concerns over its ability to award student scholarships due to a lack of funding. During his 2025 Territorial Address, BVI Premier Natalio Wheatley announced plans to move forward with overhauling charter vessel licensing laws. Prosecutors have filed a notice to seek the death penalty against Richardson Dangleben, Jr., the man accused of killing VIPD Detective Delberth Phipps, Jr., on July 4, 2023. Police are searching for a suspect wanted in connection to a machete attack at Brewers Beach on St. Thomas. Listen to these stories and more.

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: On the anniversary of the death of Robinson Ramirez Robles, VIPD announced the arrest of Ishmael Jean Christian for unauthorized possession of a firearm in connection with the 2023 homicide. We provide details in last night's murder on St. Thomas of 33-year-old Latifa Raimer shot by her on-again, off-again boyfriend, Dana Joseph Jr. A bill sponsored by Senator Ray Fonseca seeking to establish the Virgin Islands Meteorological Office within the territory was held in committee after concerns were raised about how it would be funded.

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Virgin Islands swimmer Reagan Uszenski brings home another gold medal after winning the 200-meter freestyle at the Pan American Aquatics Championships in Medellín, Colombia. Governor Albert Bryan Jr. says a local business will take over the soon-to-be vacant space in the Sunny Isles Shopping Center, following the reported closure of St. Croix’s last Kmart. And an American tourist has died in the British Virgin Islands after being pulled from the water in critical condition near The Baths on Virgin Gorda. Listen to these stories and more. 

Monday, May 19, 2025

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced the appointment of Dr. Haldane Davies as the new Director of the Virgin Islands Bureau of Economic Research. The government of the USVI filed an opposition motion in the federal lawsuit brought on by victims of Jeffrey Epstein. A partnership between the Virgin Islands and Emory University is set to train healthcare workers to establish a Sexual Assault Response Team. Lawmakers raise concerns over WAPA’s ability to manage overgrown vegetation in the territory. The Sixth Constitutional Convention’s Standing Committee on Culture and Heritage will meet virtually tomorrow from 6 to 8 PM to review and revise key sections of the draft constitution, and the public is invited to join—find the meeting link here https://streamyard.com/itwpsqpbvr. Listen to these stories and more.

Friday, May 16, 2025

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: 32-year-old Sayif Brooks has been sentenced to eight years for Negligent Homicide by Motor Vehicle related to the death of 79-year-old Howard Dyer. We speak with Sergeant Arthur Joseph, VIPD Commander of Traffic Investigations on St. Croix, who emphasizes the importance of obeying speed limits and pedestrian safety. A $2.1 million federal grant meant to boost internet access and digital literacy across the territory has been rescinded due to President Donald Trump’s push to dismantle programs that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. VIPD and the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force in the BVI is asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted for questioning in connection with a recent murder on Tortola. Listen to these stories and more. 

Thursday, May 15, 2025

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: A bill sponsored by Senator Marvin Blyden seeking to strengthen tenant protections was held in committee after concerns were raised by colleagues. A 20-year-old man on St. Thomas facing multiple charges, to include weapons possession, has made a deal with prosecutors allowing him to plea to a lesser charge. We speak with St. Croix Farmers in Action Board member Kareem Edwards who celebrates a recent federal match waiver by USDA. A student at the Ivanna Eudora Kean High School was arrested after allegedly being in possession of a firearm while on school campus. Listen to these stories and more. 

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: We speak with Bishop Jerome Feudjio, head of the Diocese of St. Thomas, who recounts being in Rome during the passing of Pope Francis and the selection of Pope Leo the XIV.  Attorneys for Joshawn Ayala and Anthony Schneider have filed a joint motion asking the court to permanently dismiss all charges against them. After a successful loan program last year for active employees, GERS has announced the startup of the limited retiree personal loans program, we speak with Administrator Angel Dawson Jr. for the details. Listen to these stories and more.