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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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Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
On today's WTJX NewsFeed, we speak with Port Authority Executive Director Carlton Dowe about the entity's engagement in public-private partnerships. During the Senate Committee on Education and Workforce Development, lawmakers received updates from representatives from the Department of Education. Senator Donna Frett-Gregory talks about the meeting she held with taxicab stakeholders. USVI Sports Ambassador, Michelle Smith, signs her National Letter of Intent (NLI) at Government House. Listen to these stories and more.
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Monday Nov 20, 2023
On today's WTJX NewsFeed, a man was killed over the weekend on St. Croix. During the weekly Government House briefing, VITEMA Director Daryl Jaschen, provides details given President Biden's approval of an Emergency Declaration for the US Virgin Islands. We get an update from the US Coast Guard regarding the diesel spill at Lindbergh Bay on St. Thomas. These stories and more.
Friday Nov 17, 2023
Friday Nov 17, 2023
On today's WTJX NewsFeed, representatives from Liberty VI address telecommunications issues. During yesterday's Senate Committee on Education and Workforce Development, Department of Labor Commissioner, Gary Molloy, responds to questions about the territory's reported unemployment rate. We speak with Hampton University President, Dr. Darrell Williams, during his visit to the island of St. Thomas. Hampton University men's basketball team is a participant of this year's Paradise Jam. Listen to these stories and more.
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
On today's WTJX NewsFeed, during Tuesday's Legislative Session, lawmakers voted on several bills aimed at addressing water quality concerns facing some residents on St. Croix. Port Authority Executive Director Carlton Dowe speaks about Sky High Dominicana's expansion to St. Croix. An amendment offered during the recent Legislative Session could jeopardize the St. John Land Swap between the VI Government and the National Park. Senators vote in favor of renaming the Northshore road on St. John, the Almondo "Rocky" Liburd Drive. Listen to these stories and more.
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
On this evening's WTJX NewsFeed, yesterday, Attorney Henry Smock filed a motion to seal the verified petition for the divorce of Governor Albert Bryan, Jr. and First Lady Yolanda Bryan. The Department of Health held a ribbon-cutting ceremony today for the newly constructed WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) building on the island of St. Thomas. Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett speaks on her efforts to reintroduce the Expediting Disaster Recovery Act. Listen to these stories and more.
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
On today's WTJX NewsFeed, the University of the Virgin Islands held a groundbreaking ceremony for their School of Nursing building on St. Croix. Delegate to Congress, Stacey Plaskett, speaks about the potential for a government shut down. U.S. Magistrate Judge, Ruth Miller, is retiring. We spoke with her about what retirement may look like. The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority announced their Clean Water Action Initiative. Listen to these stories and more.
Monday Nov 13, 2023
Monday Nov 13, 2023
On today's WTJX NewsFeed, Territorial Epidemiologist, Dr. Ester Ellis, provides an update regarding the Department of Health Pediatric Lead Level Testing Initiative. During a hearing for the Committee on Budget, Appropriations and Finance, the Department of Public Works revealed they will seek additional funding outside of the requested $5.1 million for the Paul E. Joseph stadium project. The Elmo Plaskett East Little League held elections last week Thursday. Registration is open for Little League on St. Croix https://form.jotform.com/232937970394065. Listen to these stories and more.
Friday Nov 10, 2023
Friday Nov 10, 2023
On today's WTJX NewsFeed, Senators vote to subpoena VIPD Commissioner, Ray Martinez, due to the lack of the department's attendance at yesterday’s Committee on Homeland Security, Justice, and Public Safety meeting. Division of Personnel Director Cindy Richardson provides the results of the GESC Health Insurance Board elections held on November 7. Following the Office of Management and Budget's Internet for All Workshop, public comment has opened on a draft proposal as to how the territory will spend $27.1 million in grant funds, aimed at expanding high-speed broadband internet access. The first two volumes of the initial proposal are now open for comment on OMB’s website at omb.vi.gov. Listen to these stories and more.