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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.
Episodes
Friday Jun 14, 2024
Friday Jun 14, 2024
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed:
[01:07] Director of Maintenance for the Department of Education, Davidson Charlamagne and his wife along with former Chief Operating Officer of the Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority, Darin Richardson, has been arrested in relation to a $4 million federal fraud scheme.
[05:55] We speak with Attorney Russell Pate who has filed a lawsuit on behalf of St. Croix residents alleging mental anguish after they allege beachfront property owners blocked their access to a public beach.
[09:31] Lawmakers fail to move Legislation sponsored by Senator Marise James that would allow government employees to seek public office without taking a leave of absence for the entirety of the election period.
Thursday Jun 13, 2024
Thursday Jun 13, 2024
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed:
[00:54] We speak with Government House Communications Director, Richard Motta, in response to the Water and Power Authority owing BMR Energy nearly $4 million.
[05:21] Following a statement issued by Liberty VI in reference to recent service interruptions, Public Service Commission Executive Director, Sandra Setorie, says there is still an open docket to receive customer complaints.
[17:56] A St. Thomas woman has been arrested on charges of child abuse and reckless endangerment. These stories and more.
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed:
[00:49] Members of the Public Service Commission learn that solar energy provider, BMR, is owed almost $4 million from the VI Water and Power Authority.
[11:43] Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announces that resurfacing of the Ethel McIntosh Memorial Drive, formally known as Mahogany Road, has been placed out for bid.
[13:22] The Division of Coastal Zone Management is gearing up for their first ever Coral Reef Week.
[17:00] A woman wanted on charges of burglary on St. Croix is arrested while attempting to leave St. Thomas.
These stories and more.
Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed:
[00:49] We speak with WAPA’s Communications Director, Shanell Petersen, about the ongoing rotational outages in the St. Thomas/St. John District.
[06:30] The Department of Health is urging residents to vaccinate children against measles. We speak with Commissioner Justa Encarnacion.
09:51 Governor Albert Bryan Jr. joins the call for a cease-fire in Gaza.
18:47 We speak with one of the organizers of the King of the Wing contest, Vernon Araujo, who celebrates another successful year.
These stories and more.
Monday Jun 10, 2024
Monday Jun 10, 2024
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed:
[00:50] St. Thomas and St. John residents protest WAPA’s management amidst ongoing rolling blackouts in the district.
[05:22] President Joe Biden wins the VI Democratic Party Caucus and voters elect delegates to the Democratic National Convention.
[09: 24] Governor Albert Bryan Jr. submitted proposed legislation that will allow for the change of gender designation on identifying documents.
[16:58] We speak with Leah Sheppard, Seaborne Airlines general manager, who celebrates a new seaplane in their fleet.
Friday Jun 07, 2024
Friday Jun 07, 2024
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed:
[00:51] Lawmakers vote to advance a measure that would fund the pre-construction of dredging the Charlotte Amalie harbor.
[02:49] The Department of Planning and Natural Resources announces the closure of the snake bounty program for the remainder of the fiscal year and the temporary closure of the Isaac Gateword James Park and Archery Field in estate La Grange.
[06:25] We speak with VITEMA Director, Daryl Jaschen, as the agency continues readying itself this hurricane season.
[12:37] A man on St. Croix suffering from a mental health episode has been arrested after almost slashing an officer with a knife.
Thursday Jun 06, 2024
Thursday Jun 06, 2024
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed:
[02:00] The governing board of the Public Finance Authority selects a turnaround management company for the VI Water and Power Authority.
[08:21] A St. Croix man named Paul Girard and several associates have been sentenced to ten life sentences in federal court.
[13:57] We speak with Office of Highway Safety occupant protection coordinator, Denise Gomes, about “Secure Your Load” day.
[19: 39] We speak with chairperson Yvonne Webster-Pryce, who celebrates the 24th annual Relay for Life.
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed:
[00:49] Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. announces that FEMA will fund the replacement of the entire Estate Richmond Power Plant on St. Croix.
[10:48] The Department of Health reports an overwhelming turnout for their VI BeWell Wellness Fair.
[13:31] Veterans Affairs Director, Patrick Farrell, is hoping to launch a rideshare app in the territory called Digicab.
[20:20] A man has been arrested after presenting forged VIPD documents for employment at the Waste Management Authority.
These stories and more.