WTJX NEWSFEED

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, we speak with Sports, Parks and Recreation Commissioner, Calvert White, who celebrates the re-Birth Carnival Horse Races on St. Thomas. The estate of a man who died while in custody has filed a lawsuit against officials from the Bureau of Corrections. The University of the Virgin Islands launches its Job Readiness Summer Program for graduating high school seniors. Use the following link to apply: https://forms.gle/461gnFmhu2dfMBpo7. Listen to these stories and more.

Monday, May 6, 2024

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, St. Thomas/St. John District Police Chief Steven Phillip Sr. is crediting the community for keeping carnival safe. The Department of Health is spearheading a wellness fair that will offer residents access to free healthcare. The Republican Party of the Virgin Islands has elected John Yob as their new Chairman. Listen to these stories and more.

Thursday, May 2, 2024

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, police are asking for the community’s help to locate 77-year-old Euranie M. Lambert of  St. Thomas. We speak with Department of Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Louis Petersen who says corroded steam pipes are the cause for the St. Croix abattoir closure. The St. Croix Landmark Society has entered into a memorandum of understanding with the Office of Disaster Recovery in hopes of repairing the Estate Whim Museum.  The National Organization of Black Elected Legislative women will host their 39th annual legislative conference in the Virgin Islands this year. Listen to these stories and more.

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, The Department of Finance is cautioning residents of an anomaly when opening their tax return checks. Virgin Islanders attend this year’s Carnival Food Fair. Police Commissioner Ray Martinez speaks about the department’s push to enforce the loitering statute. Port Authority Executive Director Carlton Dowe discusses the impact of the P3 Partners redeveloping the territories airport terminals. Listen to these stories and more.

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, Trunk Bay beach on St. John is named the world's best beach. The Public Finance Authority eases bond requirements for smaller construction projects in the territory. A man on St. Thomas wanted for assault turns himself into authorities. Listen to these stories and more. 

Monday, April 29, 2024

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, Lucas "John Gotti" Evans wins the St. Thomas 2024 Calypso Monarch competition. A violent weekend on St. Thomas claimed the life of a man and injured 5 others. The Virgin Islands Advisory Committee to the United States Commission on Civil Rights presents their findings on civil rights issues in the territory. A man who broke into a woman's home is now facing charges of sexual assault and home invasion. Listen to these stories and more.

Friday, April 26, 2024

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed, two former Virgin Islands Correctional Officers at the John A. Bell Correctional Facility in St. Croix were found guilty of assaulting an inmate and falsifying records of the assault.  Former Charlotte Amalie High School Track & Field Coach, Alfredo Bruce Smith, is sentenced to 35 years in prison for raping and sexually exploiting underage male students at the school. The 35th Legislature passes three bills in an emergency session, following the Governor’s state of emergency declaration. The Virgin Islands Department of Health is offering free HIV testing as part of their “340 to Zero” initiative. And WAPA runs into delays on one of their projects. Listen to these stories and more.

Thursday, April 25, 2024

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, the St. Croix Historic Preservation Commission conditionally approves the expansion of The Fred Hotel. Senators held an emergency Legislative Finance Committee meeting and grilled Water and Power Authority officials. The Department of Health launched a food safety hotline for residents to report any cases of possible food borne illness. Governor Albert Bryan Jr. says he’s prioritizing paying residents tax returns over outstanding retroactive wages payments. Listen to these stories and more.