WTJX NEWSFEED

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

On today's NewsFeed, the Director of the Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services, Daryl George Sr., passed away. Former Director of Fire Services, Carlton Dowe, who recruited Director George into the Fire Department in 1995, remembers him. VITEMA Director, Daryl Jaschen, and the Water and Power Authority CEO, Andrew Smith, provide updates to the ongoing water crisis on St. Croix. During the Committee on Housing, Transportation and Telecommunications hearing, lawmakers received updates on the VI Slice Homeownership and EnVision Tomorrow programs. Click "listen" for these stories and more. 

Friday, October 20, 2023

On today's News Feed, We speak with the Commissioner for the Virgin Islands Police Department, Ray Martinez, about recent robberies on St. John. Chief Negotiator for the Office of Collective Bargaining, Joss Springette, gives insight into negotiations. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York announced the appointment of St. Croix native Frandelle Gerard to the New York Fed’s Community Advisory Group. The USVI sends 11 athletes to the 2023 Pan American Games. Click "listen" for these stories and more. 

Thursday, October 19, 2023

On today's NewsFeed, the Virgin Islands Port Authority recognizes its public-private partnership at a press conference at the Crown Bay Marine Terminal. Police Officers were fired upon on the island of St. Croix. While talking with Neville James, host of Analyze This, members of the Waste Mangement Authority provided updates on the department. Click "listen" for these stories and more. 

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

On today's NewsFeed, amid delays with union negations, United Steel Workers Staff Representative, Gerard ‘Jerry’ Jackson, calls out the Office of Collective Bargaining for what he says is a lackadaisical attitude. Governor Albert Bryan Jr establishes a joint force operation to address the water crisis in St. Croix. Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett talks about the rum cover over rates as it relates to the US Virgin Islands. The Virgin Islands Board of Nurse Licensure provides an update for nurses in the territory. Click "listen" for these stories and more. 

Tuesday, October 17, 2023

On today's NewsFeed, during a press briefing, Governor Albert Bryan Jr provided next steps to address the brown water crisis on St. Croix.  During a ceremony at Government House Lisa Alejandro was officially sworn in as Commissioner of the Department of Property and Procurement. The United States Attorney announced the indictment of 13 charges against Richard Dangleben Jr., related to the July 4, 2023, shooting death of Virgin Islands Police Detective Delberth Phipps. Governor Bryan declared October as Rett Syndrome Awareness Month. We speak with Shane Gaspard, one of the founders of Ella’s Hope, an Awareness Organization in the territory. Click "listen" for these stories and more. 

Monday, October 16, 2023

On today's NewsFeed, Andrew Smith, Executive Director of the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority, talks about the brown water issues facing residents on St. Croix. Amid a 300% rate increase from the Department of Sports Park and Recreations, cruise ship vendors are seeking help, we speak with an affected vendor. Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett issues a statement regarding the escalating conflicts in Gaza. Click "listen" for these stories and more. 

Friday, October 13, 2023

On today's NewsFeed, Andrew Smith, Executive Director of the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority, talks about the newly implemented Wartsila generators. Senator Samuel Carrion speaks about his horseracing bill's passage into law. Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett expresses frustration regarding the Caneel Bay Resort Retained Use Estate. And, the Virgin Islands Softball Team wins the One Caribbean Invitational in Nassau, Bahamas. Click "listen" for these stories and more. 

Thursday, October 12, 2023

On today's NewsFeed, at a hearing for the Committee on Homeland Security, Justice and Public Safety, lawmakers received testimony regarding Bill No. 35-0086, proposed by Senator Dwayne DeGraff, that seeks to mandate background checks of employees. A federal appellate court has agreed that the Virgin Islands Carnival Committee is unlikely to succeed in blocking the Government from using its trademark...V.I. Carnival Committee Chairman, Edgar Baker Phillips, weighs in on the issue. At a hearing for the Committee on Health, Hospitals, and Human Services, Dr. Walter Rohloff, a nephrologist, testified before legislators highlighting the severity of kidney disease in the territory. Click "listen" for these stories and more.