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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.
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Thursday Jan 25, 2024
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
On today's WTJX NewsFeed, lawmakers grill representatives of Liberty VI over service quality in the territory. After executing Operation "Top Shottas,” the Virgin Islands Police Department makes several arrests and confiscates high powered firearms and drugs. The VI Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records and Statistics took its first significant step towards its goal of going fully digital by March of this year. The VI Department of Education is asking for assistance with a recent act of vandalism on school bus #17 on the island of St. Croix. Listen to these stories and more.
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
On today's WTJX NewsFeed, Republican Presidential candidate Nikki Haley stumped virtually via Zoom this morning, making her case for the Republican nomination ahead of the VIGOP February 8th caucus. Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has lifted the "No Drink Advisory" on the St. Croix potable water system and announced the creation of Rebuild USVI, aimed at expediting the timeline of disaster recovery reconstruction efforts. At a press conference today, the U.S. Forest Service announced $6.5 million in grant funding for the Virgin Islands. The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority announced partnerships with VI Electron and Honeywell. Listen to these stories and more.
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
On today's WTJX NewsFeed, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. delivered his 6th State of the Territory Address, stating that the territory is resolute. United Steelworkers District Director, Daniel Flippo, talks about the impetus behind the Union’s protest at the Legislature’s Capitol Building. The VI Lottery operations sustained an IT infrastructure breach. Listen to these stories and more.
Monday Jan 22, 2024
Monday Jan 22, 2024
On today's WTJX NewsFeed, according to VI Department of Health's Medical Director, Dr. Tai Hunte-Ceasar, COVID-19 is surging in the territory. A 23-year-old St. Thomas man was gunned down early Sunday morning, marking the first homicide of 2024 in the USVI. The VI Supreme Court takes over former Senator Steven Payne’s lawsuit against the 34th Legislature of the Virgin Islands. VIPD Commissioner, Ray Martinez, speaks on the department's consent decree. Listen to these stories and more.
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
On today's WTJX NewsFeed, Director of Festivals, Ian Turnbull, indicates that the 71st Annual Crucian Christmas Festival has been going great. We speak with Karen “Lady Mac” McIntosh-Bruce, who was crowned the 2023-2024 Calypso Monarch; we play an excerpt of her song “Puppet Man.” We speak with Dr. Bert Petersen and Dr. Donna Christian-Christensen, who were recently confirmed as trustees to the Board of the University of the Virgin Islands. Listen to these stories and more.
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
On today's WTJX NewsFeed, Banco Popular de Puerto Rico becomes the sixth lender to be a part of the VI Slice Moderate Income Homeownership Program. Deanna James talks about the significant decrease in children population evidenced in the 2023 Kids Count Data Book. Stephanie Barnes has filed a motion to appeal her conviction. Merchants Commercial Bank President, Valdamier Collens, addresses the Small Business Recovery Grant they provided to five local businesses. Listen to these stories and more.
Friday Dec 29, 2023
Friday Dec 29, 2023
On today's WTJX NewsFeed, the Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services has suspended personnel who have failed to meet employment certification requirements. A new group, St. Croix Calypsonians United, is moving forward with hosting the annual Calypso Monarch Competiton after it was reportedly canceled by the Division of Festivals. St. Thomas/St. John Police Chief, Steven Phillip, issues a notice to owners of Kia and Hyundai vehicles after seeing an increase in theft of those automobiles. St. Croix native and filmmaker, Jordan K. Paul, is screening his acclaimed short film, "ANIMALS." Listen to these stories and more.
Friday Dec 22, 2023
Friday Dec 22, 2023
On today's WTJX NewsFeed, Dr. Esther Ellis, Territorial Epidemiologist, provides more details about the most recent positive lead and copper results in children. Former Senator Positive Nelson responds to Serenity's Nest zoning request returning to committee. We speak with Teacher of the Year for the St. Thomas/St. John District, Chevell Simeon. The Virgin Islands EDA’s St. Thomas Made in the USVI Pop-Up Shop is open for last minute holiday shopping. Listen to these stories and more.