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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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Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
On today's WTJX NewsFeed, a class-action suit filed against the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority and Seven Seas claims the entities failed to keep St. Croix water safe. We speak with Attorney Lee Rohn who filed the suit. A woman on St. Thomas was shot multiple times while sitting in her car. The Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority announces the return of its Made in the USVI Pop-Up Shop. VITEMA Director, Daryl Jaschen, talks about how data is now analyzed at the closure of the hurricane season. These stories and more.
Monday Nov 27, 2023
Monday Nov 27, 2023
On today's WTJX NewsFeed, Joseph Greaux, wanted for attempted murder, turns himself in. Police officers kill an active shooter in Market Square. Recent testing shows that elevated levels of lead and copper in the potable water distribution system may be unfounded. The Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands adds a new location to their Little Free Library on St. Thomas. Listen to these stories and more.
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
On today's WTJX NewsFeed, Virgin Islands Republican Chairman, Gordon Ackley, comments on recent discord in the party. The CDC recently reported a rise of flu cases in the region of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Lawmakers vote on legislation to extend the trade name renewal for business owners. Listen to these stories and more.
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
On today's WTJX NewsFeed, we speak with Port Authority Executive Director Carlton Dowe about the entity's engagement in public-private partnerships. During the Senate Committee on Education and Workforce Development, lawmakers received updates from representatives from the Department of Education. Senator Donna Frett-Gregory talks about the meeting she held with taxicab stakeholders. USVI Sports Ambassador, Michelle Smith, signs her National Letter of Intent (NLI) at Government House. Listen to these stories and more.
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Monday Nov 20, 2023
On today's WTJX NewsFeed, a man was killed over the weekend on St. Croix. During the weekly Government House briefing, VITEMA Director Daryl Jaschen, provides details given President Biden's approval of an Emergency Declaration for the US Virgin Islands. We get an update from the US Coast Guard regarding the diesel spill at Lindbergh Bay on St. Thomas. These stories and more.
Friday Nov 17, 2023
Friday Nov 17, 2023
On today's WTJX NewsFeed, representatives from Liberty VI address telecommunications issues. During yesterday's Senate Committee on Education and Workforce Development, Department of Labor Commissioner, Gary Molloy, responds to questions about the territory's reported unemployment rate. We speak with Hampton University President, Dr. Darrell Williams, during his visit to the island of St. Thomas. Hampton University men's basketball team is a participant of this year's Paradise Jam. Listen to these stories and more.
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
On today's WTJX NewsFeed, during Tuesday's Legislative Session, lawmakers voted on several bills aimed at addressing water quality concerns facing some residents on St. Croix. Port Authority Executive Director Carlton Dowe speaks about Sky High Dominicana's expansion to St. Croix. An amendment offered during the recent Legislative Session could jeopardize the St. John Land Swap between the VI Government and the National Park. Senators vote in favor of renaming the Northshore road on St. John, the Almondo "Rocky" Liburd Drive. Listen to these stories and more.
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
On this evening's WTJX NewsFeed, yesterday, Attorney Henry Smock filed a motion to seal the verified petition for the divorce of Governor Albert Bryan, Jr. and First Lady Yolanda Bryan. The Department of Health held a ribbon-cutting ceremony today for the newly constructed WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) building on the island of St. Thomas. Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett speaks on her efforts to reintroduce the Expediting Disaster Recovery Act. Listen to these stories and more.