WTJX NEWSFEED

Thursday, February 12, 2026

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: VIWMA broke ground today on St. Croix for the new Concordia Convenience Center, the first of three planned waste disposal sites for the island. Police are investigating the first homicide reported on St. Thomas this year after a man was found fatally shot this morning in the Scott Free area. Following a request by Senator Angel Bolques Jr., Government House says it will not extend the 90-day Tax Amnesty Program, citing fiscal constraints and revenue timing concerns. Listen to these stories and more.

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: VIPD is investigating two separate armed robberies on St. Thomas, one at Coki Point that escalated into a shootout and led to an arrest, and another early-morning holdup near Mandela Circle involving three masked suspects who remain at large. Governor Albert Bryan Jr.’s proposal to amend local gun laws is facing opposition from a local gun owners group, which says the bill burdens law-abiding citizens and does not fully address constitutional concerns raised by the U.S. Justice Department. We speak with Kosei Ohno of Virgin Islands Safe Gun Owners. Attorney General Gordon Rhea has joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general urging Congress to protect children from online harm and pass the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). Team VI captured the overall championship title at the 2026 TFC Indoor Championships in Alabama, bringing home 12 medals in one of the territory’s strongest youth track performances to date. Listen to these stories and more.

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Authorities are investigating a rash of early-morning break-ins on St. Thomas, including a burglary at ONE Communications retail store at Tutu Park Mall. Health officials in the Virgin Islands are encouraging residents to get their flu shots as a major influenza outbreak in Puerto Rico raises concerns about possible spread to the territory. Education officials told lawmakers that chronic absenteeism is rising throughout public schools, with hundreds of students missing class each day. Listen to these stories and more.

Monday, February 9, 2026

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: The Charles "Tappy" Seales Fire Station at Estate Grove Place on St. Croix has been delayed per new federal approval requirements according to Office of Disaster Recovery Director Adrienne Williams-Octalien. ODR released its 2025 Annual Recovery Progress Report, outlining billions in federal recovery funding, completed and ongoing projects across the Territory. Benjamin Hendricks’ attorney, Darren John-Baptiste, filed a notice of appeal with the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, challenging the final judgment in Hendricks’ federal corruption case. Governor Albert Bryan Jr. signed an Executive Order outlining rules and accountability measures for VIPD officers using government-issued equipment while working approved off-duty jobs. Listen to these stories and more.

Friday, February 6, 2026

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Students at St. Croix’s John H. Woodson Junior High School will be relocated to the Eulalie Rivera PreK-8 School campus beginning this summer, triggering a broader redistricting on the island. Early this morning, while a school bus was actively engaged in student transport, a young student was hit by a vehicle. We get the latest information from the Virgin Islands Police Department, and speak with the Office of Highway Safety about school bus safety protocols and school zone regulations. And territorial leaders celebrate Southwest Airlines’ inaugural flight into St. Thomas’ Cyril E. King airport. Listen to these stories and more.

Thursday, February 5, 2026

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Governor Albert Bryan Jr. says outstanding payments related to the government’s tourism marketing agreement with the New York Jets are due to routine cash flow timing and not mismanagement, saying the partnerships are delivering strong returns. Allegations of political interference surfaced during a Senate Committee on Budget, Appropriations and Finance hearing as lawmakers questioned the Department of Property and Procurement about delays in collecting overdue rent. Police on St. Croix are investigating an attempted murder after a shooting near the Lagoon Apartments in Frederiksted left one person hospitalized with a gunshot wound. WTJX-TV’s documentary series “The Governors” returns this evening at 8 p.m. with a new episode spotlighting former Governor Charles Wesley Turnbull. Listen to these stories and more.

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Senator Kurt Vialet is rejecting Governor Albert Bryan Jr.’s latest comments on the long-delayed reconstruction of Paul E. Joseph Stadium, calling for stronger accountability and completion timelines. Police on St. Croix arrested a woman following a disturbance in Christiansted town that later escalated into an alleged assault on officers while she was in custody. Attorney General Gordon Rhea announced two major settlements totaling $17.85 million with Lannett and Bausch Health over alleged conspiracies to inflate generic drug prices and limit competition. Listen to these stories and more.

 

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: St. Croix This Week magazine named Nicole Canegata as its new Advertising and Content Manager, marking a new chapter for the long-running publication. Government leaders and the Virgin Islands Office of Highway Safety are warning drivers to slow down and follow traffic laws following a series of crashes, some deadly, across the Territory. We speak with Senator Kurt Vialet who raises concerns over what he describes as a worsening mental health crisis across the Territory, calling for immediate action and accountability from the Virgin Islands Department of Health. Listen to these stories and more.