WTJX NEWSFEED

Monday, June 3, 2024

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed:
[00:46] Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority, Andrew Smith, resigns.
[04:21] Governor Albert Bryan Jr. commutes the sentences of three men and two women. 
[10:28] A St. Croix man is arrested on charges of attempted murder.
[14:22] The Virgin Islands Energy Office is accepting applications for their Virgin Islands Energy Storage or VIBES Rebate Program for automatic battery backup systems.

Friday, May 31, 2024

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed:
[03:41] VIPD media relations coordinator, Kishma Chichester, provides additional details after the man who was shot by his elder father on St. Croix succumbed to his injuries. 
[06:41] According to President and CEO, Anthony Ottley, the West Indian Company predicts one million cruise ship visitors in fiscal year 2025. 
[14:55] One young Virgin Islander is hoping to have her artwork be the next winner in Google’s doodle competition. 
[18:28] Virgin Islander and professional basketball player Anisha George is hosting a free 3-day clinic for young female athletes. 

Thursday, May 30, 2024

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed:
[01:00] Police are investigating a shooting incident on St. Croix involving a father and son. Chief of Detectives, Lt. Naomi Joseph, gives preliminary details. 
[06:10] The Department of Health begins the demolition of the main building of the Charles Harwood Memorial Hospital. 
[10:09] Tech business Mozaic Group Partners LLC is hoping to launch a ride-share company in the territory, we speak with co-founder and President, Marlon Lucero.
[17:51] Detectives arrest two men in relation to a 2023 jewelry store robbery on St. John.  
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Wednesday, May 29, 2024

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed:
[1:07] We speak with Wayne Biggs, CEO of the Economic Development Authority, after a feasibility study determined that a new shipyard on St. Croix has the potential to generate upwards of $73 million for the territory. 
[3: 54] Senators vote to advance a measure that would increase the compensation for jury duty and witnesses.
[15:00] The Division of Personnel and the Office of Management and Budget are now accepting applications for the next cohort for the GVI Financial Fellows Program.                                                                             
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Tuesday, May 28, 2024

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed:
[0:54] - Following the Governor’s Declaration of a State of Emergency to restore energy security, Task Force Incident Commander, OMB Director Jennifer O’Neal, details steps taken to date. 
[08:21] - Senators vote to advance a measure that would overhaul the territory’s guardianship and conservatorship laws. 
[17: 34] - A St. Croix man is arrested for unlawful sexual contact. 
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Friday, May 24, 2024

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed:

[0:48] - Public officials provide remarks on the passing of former Tourism Commissioner, Pamela Richards. 

[04:37] - Lawmakers vote to advance a bill that would make significant changes to the territory’s real estate practices. 

[14:54] - The Department of Planning and Natural Resources issues a second round of subgrants to aid in repairs of historic structures in the territory. Listen to these stories and more.

Thursday, May 23, 2024

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed:

09:34 - Signage regulations were the focus during a St. Croix Historic Preservation Commission meeting. 

12:55 - Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett is calling out her Republican colleagues once again, this time for their calls to defund the ATF. 

17:13 - We speak with Commissioner Derek Gabriel about Public Works Week.

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Wednesday, May 22, 2024

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed:

0:52 - Police are asking for the community's help to locate individuals missing on both St. Croix and St. Thomas. 

06:43 - The portion of the Finance Committee hearing to address the dredging of the Charlotte Amalie harbor was canceled. We provide details.  

09:46 - WAPA’s Director of Communications, Shanell Petersen, provide the cause of the most recent power outages in the St. Thomas/St. John district.  

12:51 – We speak with Office of Collective Bargaining Chief Negotiator, Joss Springette, subsequent to reaching a tentative wage agreement with the Nurses Leadership Union.