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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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Monday May 20, 2024
Monday May 20, 2024
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, the Democratic Party of the Virgin Islands votes that the government must still conduct primary elections (2:12). We speak with Department of Public Works Commissioner, Derek Gabriel, as the department begins major road repairs in the St. Croix District (7:33). Communications Director for the Water and Power Authority, Shanell Peterson, details the issues that caused power outages in the St. Thomas/St. John district today (10:02). Lawmakers advance a bill that would elevate the status of security officers employed by the Government Employee Retirement System at the Havensight Mall (18:14). Listen to these stories and more.
Friday May 17, 2024
Friday May 17, 2024
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, the Department of Public Works plans a major road project on First Avenue on St. Thomas. We speak with WAPA Director of Communications, Shanell Petersen, about the most recent blackouts on St. Thomas. Lawmakers question the constitutionality of two proposed firearm measures sponsored by Senator Dwayne DeGraff. Listen to these stories and more.
Wednesday May 15, 2024
Wednesday May 15, 2024
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, a proposal for a sidewalk bar in Cruz Bay St. John sparked debate during a Historic Preservation Commission meeting. A measure to allow the territory to elect its attorney general failed to advance out of the Committee of Homeland Security, Justice and Public Safety. A St. Croix man is facing charges of attempted murder after placing a police officer in a chokehold. Listen to these stories and more.
Tuesday May 14, 2024
Tuesday May 14, 2024
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, a small cargo plane was forced to make an emergency landing on St. Croix, prompting the temporary closure of the airport’s runway. State Chair for the Democratic Party of the Virgin Islands, Stedmann Hodge, says party representatives should have been included during the 35th Legislature’s Committee of the Whole meeting. St. Croix Chief of Detectives, Naomi Joseph, is asking for the community’s help after a senior citizen was shot on Mother’s Day. Senator Alma Francis Heyliger is condemning Governor Albert Bryan's veto of legislative measures that were aimed at addressing issues facing the Water and Power Authority. Listen to these stories and more.
Monday May 13, 2024
Monday May 13, 2024
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, we speak with Oriel Blake, Executive Director of the Virgin Islands Professional Charter Association, about the success of the Virgin Islands Boating Expo. In anticipation of the start of the hurricane season, Senator Dwayne DeGraff holds a day of prayer and recognition. A St. Croix man has been indicted on federal firearm charges. Listen to these stories and more.
Friday May 10, 2024
Friday May 10, 2024
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, we speak with Senate President Novelle Francis Jr. and Senate Majority Leader Kenneth Gittens following the Governor’s veto of three legislative measures. The University of the Virgin Islands held its 60th commencement ceremony on the Albert A. Sheen campus on St. Croix. Police arrest two more men in relation to a Home Depot grand larceny case. Chief Executive Officer for the Water and Power Authority, Andrew Smith, points to a history of underinvestment in the system as reason for the recent mechanical failures experienced. Listen to these stories and more.
Thursday May 09, 2024
Thursday May 09, 2024
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, we speak with Communications Director of the Water and Power Authority, Shanell Petersen, who explains the series of events that caused the most recent power outage on St. Thomas/St. John. The Office of the Tax Assessor plans to increase revenue collections by way of property auction. Theron and Timothy Thomas, the brother duo known as R. City, received honorary doctoral degrees during the University of the Virgin Islands 60th Commencement ceremony on St. Thomas. Listen to these stories and more.
Wednesday May 08, 2024
Wednesday May 08, 2024
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, 50 soldiers from the Virgin Islands National Guard 631st Engineering Detachment are deployed to Africa. The territory's expenses are cause for concern despite the anticipated increase in revenue, that’s according to Governor Albert Bryan Jr. We speak with Department of Tourism Commissioner Joseph Boschulte following Jet Blue’s announcement of services returning to St. Croix. Listen to these stories and more.