WTJX NEWSFEED

Monday, February 26, 2024

On today's WTJX NewsFeed, St. Thomas Humane Society Director, Michelle Robbins, responds to community outrage over recent layoffs and euthanasias. GERS Administrator, Angel Dawson, says bad investments are not the only contributing factors to the System’s shortfalls. The Department of Education and Department of Health are partnering to host a series of webinars aimed at boosting literacy in the territory. The 25th annual 8 Tuff Miles was held over the weekend on St. John. Listen to these stories and more.

Friday, February 23, 2024

On today's WTJX NewsFeed, Deputy Fire Chief, Eustace Grant, talks about today’s structural fire on St. Thomas. 23-year-old Calvin Belle Jr. has turned himself into authorities. A 20-year-old St. Thomas man is gunned down. VIGL makes their case to the VI Casino Control Commission to be granted a racino license. GERS Administrator, Angel Dawson, says despite the special purpose vehicle funding, the System could become insolvent in the next 13 years. Listen to these stories and more.

Thursday, February 22, 2024

On today's WTJX NewsFeed, 23-year-old Calvin Belle Jr. is wanted on St. Croix in connection to a violent knife attack. A recent CDC study reports the territory being among the lowest Long-Covid rates in the country. The EPA awards $16.5 Million dollars for the territory’s water infrastructure investment. VI Taxicab Commission Director, Vernice Gumbs, say they’ve seen an influx of complaints against taxi operators. Listen to these stories and more.

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

On today's WTJX NewsFeed, Senator Franklin Johnson and Senator-at-Large Angel Bolques Jr. recently took a tour of the John A. Bell Adult Correctional Facility on St. Croix. Office of Cannabis Regulations Director, Hannah Carty, clarifies misinformation related to her resignation. St. Croix teen, Nkush Jayden James, has been charged as an adult with the murder of 16-year-old Amon Walcott. Listen to these stories and more.

Friday, February 16, 2024

On today's WTJX NewsFeed, Department of Health officials are anticipating a possible dengue outbreak this year. Law enforcement officials say a lack of staffing and funds account for their department's shortfalls. The chairman of the Public Services Commission tells Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (WAPA) officials that their delays are costing ratepayers millions. A class action lawsuit has been filed against WAPA, alleging they knowingly installed a faulty smart meter system (also, read Tom Eader's feature on the lawsuit on newsfeed.wtjx.org). Listen to these stories and more.

Thursday, February 15, 2024

On today's WTJX NewsFeed, the Public Service Commission opens an investigation into Liberty Mobile amid customer complaints. A 25-year-old man is killed on the island of St. Croix. A lack of traffic citations by peace officers leave lawmakers with questions. Dr. Clema Lewis, Executive Director of the Women’s Coalition of St. Croix, talks about Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month and red flags parents need to look for. Listen to these stories and more.

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

On today's WTJX NewsFeed, senators support legislation seeking to combat 'Revenge Porn' in the territory. The Public Service Commission denies the VI Waste Management Authority’s petition to reconsider their annual assessment. Officials from the Department of Education say school attendance across the territory is low. VI Housing Finance Authority contractors present their design for the new TuTu Senior Community Center. Listen to these stories and more.

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

On today's WTJX NewsFeed, FEMA Commits Nearly $1 Billion to Replace Roy Lester Schneider Hospital on St. Thomas. The Department of Education comes under scrutiny by lawmakers for high cost over project contracts. The Cannabis Advisory Board approves proposed rules and regulations relating to the Virgin Islands Cannabis Use Act. Virgin Islands Good Food is hosting its inaugural Island Food Systems Summit. Listen to these stories and more.