WTJX NEWSFEED

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Chief District Judge Robert Molloy issued an emergency TRO this morning blocking enforcement of a key provision of the territory’s new intoxicating hemp law, following St. Thomas retailer Homegrown Bar and Grill filing a lawsuit challenging its constitutionality. Attorneys for Morris Anselmi and Kimberly McCollum must inform the court by Friday whether negotiations have resulted in a plea agreement in their federal loan fraud case; our senior reporter Tom Eader provides us with an update. An inmate at the Richard N. Callwood Correctional Facility on St. Thomas is facing new charges after allegedly threatening and spitting on a corrections officer during a confrontation inside the jail. Listen to these stories and more.

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: We speak with VI Government Hospital & Health Facilities Corporation Board Chairman Dr. Jerry Smith, following the medical staff of the Schneider Regional Medical Center expressing no confidence in the board's process and actions related to the administrative consolidation the territory’s hospitals. After being cited and fined in November 2025 for operating outside its approved business license, Attorney Kevin Rames, counsel for Prosperity Farm Distillery, defended the company’s operations before lawmakers, arguing its distilling, tastings, and events fall within the territory’s agro-tourism and agricultural processing laws. A St. Croix man was arrested on trespassing charges and later rearrested for failing to register as a Tier Two sex offender. Listen to these stories and more.

Monday, February 23, 2026

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Released on bail! St. Thomas businessman and part owner of St. Thomas Social, Brett “Mac” McClafferty, was released on bail and exited the Alexander A. Farrelly Justice Center at about 5:30 p.m. after being arrested in connection with an alleged $888,500 fraud scheme involving counterfeit checks and fraudulent financial transactions. Lawmakers held a proposal that would allow micro-distilleries and breweries in agricultural and residential zones after hours of debate over economic benefits, environmental risks, and zoning concerns. The Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs is ordering retailers to immediately stop selling certain intoxicating hemp-derived products under Act 9072, warning that noncompliance could result in fines, license revocation, and product seizures. Meanwhile a St. Thomas hemp retailer, Homegrown Bar and Grill, has filed a federal lawsuit challenging an April 2025 seizure of its inventory and the law requiring surrender of intoxicating hemp products. Listen to these stories and more.

Friday, February 20, 2026

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Fire crews quickly extinguished a blaze involving furniture outside a warehouse in Peter’s Rest Wednesday evening, with no injuries reported and the cause still under investigation. A legislative hearing scheduled for today on the long-delayed Paul E. Joseph Stadium project was postponed for a second time due to the unavailability of key testifiers. DPNR’s latest beach water quality tests found Princess Condo Row, Magens Bay, and Honeymoon Beach unsafe for swimming, while most other monitored beaches met safety standards. A 43-year-old St. Croix man has been arrested and charged with multiple sexual offenses involving a minor, admitting to police that he kissed the teen but claiming it occurred during what he described as a moment of meditation, while denying the more serious allegations. Listen to these stories and more.

Thursday, February 19, 2026

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Ulla F. Muller Elementary 3rd grader Malaya Petersen won the STT/STJ district title and Free Will Baptist 8th grader Rayan Felix claimed top honors on St. Croix in the 2026 District Spelling Bee. WTJX’s Isabelle Teare had the honor of serving as one of the pronouncers on St. Thomas and spoke with Malaya following her victory. Virgin Islands flags are ordered to fly at half-staff through February 26 in honor of civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr., who passed away at the age of 84. Former VIPD Commissioner Ray Martinez must report to U.S. Marshals tomorrow morning after Judge Mark Kearney rejected his bid to postpone his federal self-surrender date. Listen to these stories and more.

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett is condemning the removal of historical markers from the territory's national parks, calling the move an attempt to erase key parts of the territory’s history and urging their restoration. The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority is inviting St. John residents to a town hall meeting tomorrow to discuss new convenience centers, trash cart standardization, fees, and efforts to combat illegal dumping. St. Croix residents attended a Port Authority meeting to weigh in on plans for a waterfront master plan, raising concerns that development must address the broader needs of the town, not just the shoreline. Officials are encouraging the public to complete an online survey to help shape the project’s direction. Listen to these stories and more.

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Residents and visitors gathered at the Rudolph Schulterbrandt Agriculture Complex for the 54th Annual Agriculture and Food Fair. A 21-year-old St. Croix man has pleaded guilty in federal court to possession of marijuana with intent to distribute following the discovery of more than six kilograms in his luggage at the Henry E. Rohlsen Airport. Acting Governor Tregenza Roach announced the extension of the Tax Amnesty Program deadline to Monday, February 23rd, giving taxpayers the weekend to prepare in order to take advantage of the program. Governor Albert Bryan Jr. is in Washington, D.C., this week attending the National Governors Association Winter Meeting and a Department of the Interior insular areas session. Listen to these stories and more.

Friday, February 13, 2026

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: The 54th Annual Agriculture and Food Fair returns to St. Croix this weekend under the theme “Agriculture and Technology: An Ideal Mix in 2026,” featuring food, youth competitions, live entertainment, and family activities. Lieutenant Governor Tregenza Roach announced leadership changes within the Office of the Tax Assessor following the suspension and pending retirement of Public Surveyor Wayne Callwood amid findings of professional misconduct related to a 2023 land survey. A federal judge granted former Police Commissioner Ray Martinez permission to file certain medical records under seal ahead of his June sentencing in his public corruption case. Police arrested a second suspect in connection with the February 10 shooting at Coki Point. Listen to these stories and more.