WTJX NEWSFEED

Friday, January 17, 2025

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed, the Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority closes on a multifamily housing acquisition with Jackson Development Company. Senator Franklin Johnson calls for renewed action following what he describes as a “tragedy” at Clinton E. Phipps Racetrack that caused three racehorses to be euthanized. The Virgin Islands Department of Health has lifted a cease-and-desist order for Hotel on the Cay. A woman on St. Thomas is arrested on charges of assault and child abuse. Listen to these stories and more.

Thursday, January 16, 2025

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed, we speak with Hugo Hodge Jr., the St. Thomas/St. John Horse Racing Commission Chair about the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the December 22 horse races where three horses were euthanized after sustaining injuries during the races. A report from the Virgin Islands Inspector General’s office reveals that over a six-year period the Virgin Islands Department of Agriculture missed out on over $4 million dollars it was supposed to receive for its Revolving Fund. And FEMA announced over $1 billion will be allocated to the territory for critical repairs and replacements, including the 911 communication towers and power plants. Listen to these stories and more.

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, Virgin Islands educator, Andre Douglas, has been awarded with the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.  Senator Ray Fonseca is urging Governor Albert Bryan Jr. to declare a Hospital State of Emergency. A man from Puerto Rico has been sentenced in VI District Court for his conviction on cocaine trafficking. DOH has issued a clarification regarding the source of the legionnaire’s disease found at Hotel on the Cay. Listen to these stories and more.

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, VIDE has unveiled its new VI-Centric Civics textbook. DOH provides an update on the legionnaires’ disease investigation at Hotel on the Cay. A firearm recovered during a traffic stop on St. Croix led to the arrest of two men. Listen to these stories and more.

Monday, January 13, 2025

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, a man on St. Thomas was killed at Contant Towers Condominiums. VIFEMS and St. Croix Rescue crews assist two separate groups of hikers who suffered injuries while traversing the Tremble Trail to the tide pools. Members of the 36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands were officially sworn in today. Listen to these stories and more.

Friday, January 10, 2025

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, WTJX's correspondent details the activities in the courtroom as former police commissioner Ray Martinez, former OMB Director Jenifer O’Neal, former DSPR Commissioner Calvert White, and businessman Benjamin Hendricks were arraigned in District Court today, facing charges of fraud and bribery. St. Croix records its first homicide for the year after a shooting incident claimed the life of a 45-year-old man. Dangerous marine conditions are expected across the territory this weekend. Listen to these stories and more.

Thursday, January 9, 2025

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, police on St. Croix are actively searching for a suspect linked to a series of robberies that have alarmed residents. Governor Albert Bryan Jr. responds to news that former police Commissioner Ray Martinez, former OMB Director Jenifer O'Neal, and DSPR Commissioner Calvert White are facing federal indictments. The Caribbean Community Theater is set to premiere the play “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide, When the Rainbow Was Enough.”  The Patterson Family Foundation awards $75,000 to fund scholarships for UVI students. Listen to these stories and more.

Wednesday, January 8, 2025

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, JFL welcomed the first baby born in the territory in 2025. Chair of the Virgin Islands Public Officials Compensation Commission says that senators were not recommended to receive raises. In honor of President Jimmy Carter, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. grants non-essential government employees administrative leave on January 9 in line with the National Day of Mourning. Listen to these stories and more.