WTJX NEWSFEED

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

On today's WTJX NewsFeed, Senator Franklin Johnson and Senator-at-Large Angel Bolques Jr. recently took a tour of the John A. Bell Adult Correctional Facility on St. Croix. Office of Cannabis Regulations Director, Hannah Carty, clarifies misinformation related to her resignation. St. Croix teen, Nkush Jayden James, has been charged as an adult with the murder of 16-year-old Amon Walcott. Listen to these stories and more.

Friday, February 16, 2024

On today's WTJX NewsFeed, Department of Health officials are anticipating a possible dengue outbreak this year. Law enforcement officials say a lack of staffing and funds account for their department's shortfalls. The chairman of the Public Services Commission tells Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (WAPA) officials that their delays are costing ratepayers millions. A class action lawsuit has been filed against WAPA, alleging they knowingly installed a faulty smart meter system (also, read Tom Eader's feature on the lawsuit on newsfeed.wtjx.org). Listen to these stories and more.

Thursday, February 15, 2024

On today's WTJX NewsFeed, the Public Service Commission opens an investigation into Liberty Mobile amid customer complaints. A 25-year-old man is killed on the island of St. Croix. A lack of traffic citations by peace officers leave lawmakers with questions. Dr. Clema Lewis, Executive Director of the Women’s Coalition of St. Croix, talks about Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month and red flags parents need to look for. Listen to these stories and more.

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

On today's WTJX NewsFeed, senators support legislation seeking to combat 'Revenge Porn' in the territory. The Public Service Commission denies the VI Waste Management Authority’s petition to reconsider their annual assessment. Officials from the Department of Education say school attendance across the territory is low. VI Housing Finance Authority contractors present their design for the new TuTu Senior Community Center. Listen to these stories and more.

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

On today's WTJX NewsFeed, FEMA Commits Nearly $1 Billion to Replace Roy Lester Schneider Hospital on St. Thomas. The Department of Education comes under scrutiny by lawmakers for high cost over project contracts. The Cannabis Advisory Board approves proposed rules and regulations relating to the Virgin Islands Cannabis Use Act. Virgin Islands Good Food is hosting its inaugural Island Food Systems Summit. Listen to these stories and more.

Friday, February 9, 2024

On today's WTJX NewsFeed, the Biden-Harris Administration approves federal cost share increase for Hurricanes Irma and Maria disaster recovery projects in the territory. Former President Donald J. Trump wins the Virgin Islands Republican Caucus. A bill backed by the Department of Health to create a kidney disease and diabetes registry draws favor from members of the Senate Committee on Health. The Senate Committee on Education and Workforce Development toured schools on St. Croix with Education Commissioner. Listen to these stories and more.

Thursday, February 8, 2024

On today's WTJX NewsFeed, President Donald Trump appeals to Virgin Islands voters during today's Republican caucus. The Elections System of the Virgin Islands holds its first training for the Sixth Constitutional Convention. Lawmakers vote to reduce the length of time for unemployment benefits. Listen to these stories and more. 

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

On today's WTJX NewsFeed, Valatina Sanchez, the woman wanted in connection to a January 31 shooting on St. Croix, is now in police custody. VITEMA Director, Daryl Jaschen, provides an update on the impact the recent inclement weather has on the territory. The VI Energy Office launches the Weatherization Assistance Program to help reduce utility costs for low-income Virgin Islanders. Republican presidential candidate, Nikki Haley, once again stumps virtually in the Virgin Islands ahead of Thursday’s VIGOP caucus. Listen to these stories and more.