WTJX NEWSFEED

Thursday, December 4, 2025

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed:  The federal corruption trial of former Police Commissioner Ray Martinez and OMB Director Jenifer O’Neal continued today with testimony from Property and Procurement Commissioner Lisa Alejandro and key witness David Whitaker. Lawmakers held a bill in committee sponsored by Senator At-Large Angel Bolques Jr. requiring sign language interpreters at government broadcasts and official events. This weekend, St. Croix Farmers in Action will hold its 9th annual Crucian Coconut Festival fundraiser to support the preservation of the historic Bethlehem Sugar Factory site. Listen to these stories and more.

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: We speak with our contributing reporter Isabelle Teare who recaps the first day of trial proceedings in the corruption case of former VIPD Commissioner Ray Martinez and former OMB Director Jenifer O’Neal. A St. Croix woman has been arrested on domestic violence and assault charges after allegedly spraying her aunt with roach spray, throwing a chair at her, and making threats during a family dispute. A USVI maritime coalition led by Kosei Ohno is urging federal intervention over steep new British Virgin Islands charter fees they say are driving vessels and millions in local revenue out of the territory. Listen to these stories and more.

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: A town hall meeting held by Senator Clifford Joseph, Sr. on St. Thomas drew strong pushback from gun owners who argued that a proposed firearm regulation amendment unfairly targets law-abiding residents instead of focusing on illegal weapons and long-standing enforcement failures. A federal judge has issued a pretrial ruling in the corruption case involving former Police Commissioner Ray Martinez and former Budget Director Jenifer O’Neal, allowing the defense limited use of witness David Whitaker’s criminal history. Police on St. Thomas made two arrests over the weekend in separate cases involving property damage and assault. Listen to these stories and more.

Monday, December 1, 2025

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: While the St. Thomas CZM Committee reviewed plans for new fire stations in Anna’s Retreat and Fortuna, community members raised concerns about how emergency coverage will continue during construction. Nightly closures begin tonight at Cyril E. King Airport as the Port Authority starts long-term runway rehabilitation work that will continue through 2026, including pavement testing and a full resurfacing project. A woman on St. Thomas previously released on bail for assault and property damage has been arrested again, accused of assaulting her 11-year-old daughter during an incident observed by a neighbor. Listen to these stories and more.

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Miss Universe Virgin Islands Brittany Robinson speaks for the first time about her national pageant experience, her rushed two-week preparation for Thailand, and the historic and often chaotic journey she faced as the first mother to represent the territory on the Miss Universe stage. VI Attorney General Gordon Rhea has joined 35 attorneys general nationwide in opposing a federal proposal that would block states from creating or enforcing their own artificial intelligence regulations. Police on St. Croix arrested a 19-year-old woman after an early-morning domestic dispute turned violent, while on St. Thomas, a former Magens Bay Authority cashier was arrested for embezzling entrance fees on six occasions. Listen to these stories and more.

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: The St. Thomas–St. John Superior courthouse has been named in honor of Judge Verne A. Hodge, celebrating his decades of leadership, community impact, and foundational role in shaping the modern local court system. Police arrested a man on St. John after he allegedly attacked his former partner with a knife during a confrontation at her workplace, resulting in multiple assault and domestic violence charges. Senator Clifford Joseph, Sr. is holding two public town halls to address confusion and gather community input on proposed THC and firearm legislation, the first taking place tonight on St. Croix, and the second scheduled for Monday on St. Thomas. Listen to these stories and more.

Monday, November 24, 2025

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: We speak with our Chief Reporter Tom Eader following a pretrial conference in the case against former Police Commissioner Ray Martinez and OMB Director Jenifer O’Neal. Prosecutors are also opposing a motion that would allow Martinez’s defense attorneys to present government witness David Whitaker’s old convictions at trial. A loaded firearm was found today during a random search at Charlotte Amalie High School. A St. Croix man has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison after threatening Customs and Border Protection officers during a secondary inspection last year at the Henry E. Rohlsen Airport. Listen to these stories and more.

Friday, November 21, 2025

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: The U.S. Coast Guard and St. John Rescue responded to a grounded and partially submerged catamaran near Christmas Cove, St. Thomas. A Florida judge has denied former Senator Steven Payne Sr.’s request for a new trial in his sexual battery case, clearing the way for sentencing — now pushed to December 10.  Defense attorneys for former VIPD Commissioner Ray Martinez are asking a federal judge to allow presentation of the government’s star witness history of convictions, arguing Daivid Whitaker's credibility is central to the corruption case involving alleged bribes. Former assistant principal at the Joseph Gomez Elementary School on St. Thomas, Clifton D. Boyd, was arrested today and charged with sexually assaulting a male student during the 2019–2020 school year. And we speak with U.S. Attorney Adam Sleeper and FBI Acting Special Agent in Charge Claudia Dubravetz about the surge of bomb threats forcing school evacuations. Listen to these stories and more.