WTJX NEWSFEED

Monday, February 5, 2024

On today's WTJX NewsFeed, Governor Bryan tells VIGL to get to building the Randall 'Doc' James Racetrack or give up the contract. R. City’s, Theron Thomas, wins Songwriter of The Year at the 66^th Grammy Awards. VITEMA Assistant Director, Stephen M. DeBlasio, Sr. says 911 calls from the east end of St. John are being bumped to the British Virgin Islands. The Department of Education announces the reopening of the John H. Woodson Jr. High School. Listen to these stories and more. 

Friday, February 2, 2024

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed, we update you on the construction of the Donoe Housing Community. Local republicans continue public disagreements in advance of their caucus next week. AFT presidents in both districts and their national representative, George Bordenave, met with Governor Bryan on St. Thomas. Listen to these stories and more.

Thursday, February 1, 2024

On today's WTJX NewsFeed, the Governor's Authorized Representative, Adrienne Williams-Octalien, met with FEMA Administrator David Warrington and FEMA colleagues. VIPD Commissioner Ray Martinez says thousands of undocumented immigrants are entering the territory. St. Thomas native and former Major League Player, Alvin McBean, has died. Two men plead guilty to the 2020 murder of Khamal DeSilvia on St. Thomas, son of the late five-time calypso king, “Whadablee.” Property owners can receive a waiver of all interest and penalties on their property taxes for the next two months. Listen to these stories and more. 

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

On today's WTJX NewsFeed, A St. Croix woman is wanted for shooting a male in the roadway near Queste Verde. Attorneys for former Governor John DeJongh Jr., respond to the lawsuit filed by victims of Jeffery Epstein. Senator Kenneth 'Kenny' Gittens legislation to address building restrictions in historic downtown areas, is held in committee. The Coral Reef Academy, which specializes in teaching autistic students, is opening a campus in St. Thomas. Listen to these stories and more. 

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

On today's WTJX NewsFeed, the board for the Government Employees Retirement System has voted for a limited restart of the System’s personal loan program. Government House Communications Director, Richard Motta Jr., is clarifying “misinformation” regarding a $5 million grant related to VIGL rebuilding the Randall "Doc" James racetrack. During Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas inaugural port of call on St. Thomas, the Virgin Islands Port Authority will sign agreements to further develop the Austin "Babe" Monsanto Marine Terminal in Crown Bay. Representative Wesley Hunt (R-TX), stumped for former President Donald Trump ahead of the VIGOP February 8 caucus. Listen to these stories and more. 

Friday, January 26, 2024

On today's WTJX NewsFeed, the VI Waste Management Authority owes the Public Service Commission $1.4 million. The Army Corps of Engineers has created a task force dedicated to recovery projects in the US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Firefighters responded to a structural fire on the island of St. Thomas. The VI Youth Ensemble is holding open auditions for junior high and high school students. The VI Department of Human Services Head Start Program is looking for parents and guardians to join their Head Start Policy Council. Listen to these stories and more. 

Thursday, January 25, 2024

On today's WTJX NewsFeed, lawmakers grill representatives of Liberty VI over service quality in the territory. After executing Operation "Top Shottas,” the Virgin Islands Police Department makes several arrests and confiscates high powered firearms and drugs. The VI Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records and Statistics took its first significant step towards its goal of going fully digital by March of this year. The VI Department of Education is asking for assistance with a recent act of vandalism on school bus #17 on the island of St. Croix. Listen to these stories and more.

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

On today's WTJX NewsFeed, Republican Presidential candidate Nikki Haley stumped virtually via Zoom this morning, making her case for the Republican nomination ahead of the VIGOP February 8th caucus. Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has lifted the "No Drink Advisory" on the St. Croix potable water system and announced the creation of Rebuild USVI, aimed at expediting the timeline of disaster recovery reconstruction efforts. At a press conference today, the U.S. Forest Service announced $6.5 million in grant funding for the Virgin Islands. The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority announced partnerships with VI Electron and Honeywell. Listen to these stories and more.