WTJX NEWSFEED

Monday, February 2, 2026

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Magistrate Judge Simone VanHolten-Turnbull has again denied a request to unseal confidential Special Master reports tied to Jeffrey Epstein’s estate, ruling that victim privacy outweighs public access despite renewed media requests and new federal transparency disclosures. Governor Albert Bryan Jr. is dismissing newly circulated Epstein investigative records as unverified and politically distracting, rejecting claims that his administration provided the disgraced financier with preferential treatment. A weekend collision on St. John involving an overturned water truck claimed the life of a minor passenger and left the driver hospitalized in stable condition. A new TSA policy will require travelers without proper identification to pay a $45 ConfirmID fee at airport checkpoints. Listen to these stories and more.

Friday, January 30, 2026

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: The V.I. Government Hospital and Health Facilities Corporation Territorial Board has formally established a single territorial hospital system, naming Juan F. Luis Hospital CEO Darlene Baptiste as chief executive officer of the consolidated system. Police and corrections officials on St. Thomas have filed additional charges against a 47-year-old man already facing sexual assault allegations, accusing him of carrying out a violent prison attack with a homemade knife that seriously injured another inmate. AARP Virgin Islands is warning local seniors about a national class action lawsuit alleging illegal reverse-mortgage fees, urging homeowners to review statements closely and seek help if they face unexplained or escalating fees. WAPA has scheduled an electrical service interruption for Saturday morning on St. Thomas, affecting more than 1,600 customers, as crews complete system reconfiguration work to improve reliability. Listen to these stories and more.

Thursday, January 29, 2026

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: An MOU between the Virgin Islands and the Ghana Tourism Authority aims to strengthen tourism, cultural exchange, and investment ties by leveraging shared heritage and expanding cooperation over the next five years. The eviction and redevelopment lawsuit involving Island Laundries has been delayed once again after a third Superior Court judge recused herself from the case. Police on St. Croix have arrested a suspect in connection with a recent shooting incident in the Frederiksted Town area. Eleven people, including several employees of the Virgin Islands Department of Human Services, were arrested following a 20-month investigation into alleged Medicaid fraud. Listen to these stories and more.

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Police on St. Croix are investigating a fatal collision on Midland Road that left two people dead and five others hospitalized early Monday morning. Several Department of Human Services employees were arrested today in connection with an ongoing Medicaid fraud investigation, prompting statements from both the agency, Attorney General Gordon Rhea, and Governor Albert Bryan Jr. Governor Bryan says the Paul E. Joseph Stadium project is nearing completion, with remaining work to include seating, lighting, bathrooms, and perimeter fencing amid continued questions about contractor delays and payments. Listen to these stories and more.

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: After a preliminary investigation, the Virgin Islands Police Department says it does not suspect foul play in the death of a 72-year-old man, whose body was found this morning floating off Protestant Cay, where Hotel on the Cay is located. Governor Albert Bryan Jr. delivered his final State of the Territory Address last night, saying the territory was anchored in progress. We take a look at some key topics covered in his speech. And the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority says full restoration of service for St. Thomas customers is expected later tonight, after a power outage this weekend caused by an underground cable fault. Listen to these stories and more.

Monday, January 26, 2026

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Lawmakers advanced a bill that would rename Hull Bay Road on the Northside of St. Thomas Lorraine L. Berry Drive after the late former senator. A federal judge has denied former Sports, Parks and Recreation Commissioner Calvert White’s request to serve his five-year prison sentence at a minimum-security facility in Montgomery, Alabama. Members of the Virgin Islands community are mourning the death of Dr. Ralph A. deChabert, a longtime physician and community leader from St. Croix who died on Friday. He was 95 years old. And the Virgin Islands government’s eviction battle with Island Laundries remains stalled in Superior Court after the recusal from the case of another judge. Listen to these stories and more.

Friday, January 23, 2026

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: At the first in a series of town halls, Waste Management Authority officials addressed resident concerns on St. Croix about illegal dumping, wastewater failures, and recycling, while outlining plans for new convenience centers and expanded enforcement and outreach. Following December hearings, the Virgin Islands Parole Board granted parole to four inmates while denying most of the 40 applications considered. WAPA CEO Karl Knight told board members that outage response times are improving as new generators come online, despite ongoing maintenance challenges and continued power interruptions on St. Thomas and St. John. A 29-year-old man on St. Croix has been arrested for allegedly strangling his girlfriend. Listen to these stories and more.

Thursday, January 22, 2026

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Judge Mark Kearney sentenced former Sports, Parks and Recreation Commissioner Calvert White to five years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, while his co-defendant, government contractor Benjamin Hendricks, was sentenced to five years and eight months, also followed by three years of supervised release. We speak with Senate President Milton Potter regarding his proposed bill to allow the Water and Power Authority’s board to set its own compensation for nongovernment members and reduce quorum requirements. Police on St. Croix are asking for the public’s help in locating 56-year-old Andrea Severino Santos, also known as Wanda. Listen to these stories and more.