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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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Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
On today's WTJX NewsFeed, Governor Bryan took one of two new VITRAN all-electric passenger vans for a spin. Lawmakers shot down a bill seeking to restructure the Division of Festivals. President Biden proposes an additional $119 million for the territories in new budget. The National Weather Service has issued a warning for hazardous marine conditions in the territory. The National Park Service names Penelope Del Bene as the new superintendent of the Virgin Islands National Park and Virgin Islands Coral Reef National Monument. Listen to these stories and more.
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
On today's WTJX NewsFeed, high school students across the territory recently competed in the 2024 TK Spring Varsity Basketball Tournament that was held in Florida. Teachers of the Lockhart K-8 School on St. Thomas walked out of 4th-8th grade classrooms today. A St. Thomas man is arrested for cocaine trafficking. VI Supreme Court Justices hear oral arguments in Governor Albert Bryan's lawsuit over the restructure of the WAPA Board. Listen to these stories and more.
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced the resignation of Virgin Islands Attorney General, Ariel Smith. The Virgin Islands Supreme Court hears oral arguments regarding the lawsuit against the Legislature filed by expelled Senator-at-Large, Steven Payne Sr. Virgin Islands Administrators restart their efforts to remove abandoned vehicles across the territory. Attorneys for the V.I. government move to dismiss the lawsuit filed by victims of Jeffery Epstein. Listen to these stories and more.
Monday Mar 11, 2024
Monday Mar 11, 2024
On today's WTJX NewsFeed, Virgin Islanders got a good view of the Space-X launch last evening. Taxi drivers on St. Croix voice their concerns to lawmakers at a legislative meeting. Senate President Novelle Francis Jr. forms a subcommittee on abandoned and derelict properties. The University of the Virgin Islands Board of Trustees approves two new academic degrees. Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett secures over $10 million for community projects in the territory. Listen to these stories and more.
Friday Mar 08, 2024
Friday Mar 08, 2024
On today's WTJX NewsFeed, the Legislature’s Committee on Ethical Conduct is investigating a sexual harassment claim filed by Senator Carla Joseph against Senator Franklin Johnson. The Coast Guard and Virgin Islands Search and Rescue save three boaters off a sinking vessel. The Committee on Health, Hospitals, and Human Services, chaired by Senator Ray Fonseca, held its final territory-wide health fair today on the island of St. Croix. Prosecutors submit their sentencing recommendation for former Charlotte Amalie High School track coach Alfredo Bruce Smith. The 175th Emancipation Commemoration Committee celebrates International Women’s Day by honoring their “Dozen Roses.” Listen to these stories and more.
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
On today's WTJX NewsFeed, a Judge has ordered Mohammed Salem, the St. Thomas man charged with the murder of his father, to undergo a psychiatric evaluation. West Indian Company Limited details its operating challenges to lawmakers and cites cruise ship traffic in Crown Bay for its reduction in generated revenue. The U.S. House of Representatives passage of the DiasporaLink Act seeks to forge a direct internet link between the U.S. and Africa by way of the territory. Listen to these stories and more.
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
On today's WTJX NewsFeed, the VI Waste Management Authority takes management control of the Peter’s Rest Convenience Center on St. Croix. Two men were found safe after an abduction on St. Croix. Senators call for an interest rate cap for the Government Employees Retirement System limited loan program. The American School Counselor Association welcomes the Virgin Islands School Counselor Association as its 52nd Charter. Listen to these stories and more.
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
On today's WTJX NewsFeed, after leading St. Thomas officers on a manhunt, Mohammad Salem, is now in custody for the stabbing death of his father. Port Authority Executive Director, Carlton Dowe, says the broken luggage belt at the Henry E. Rohlson airport on St. Croix is now temporarily fixed. The Department of Planning and Natural Resources is seeking community input on the restoration of Great Pond on St. Croix. Government House Director of Communications, Richard Motta, indicates that the territory’s finances remain a challenge. Listen to these stories and more.