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Friday, November 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.

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

On today's WTJX NewsFeed, St. Croix small business owners and residents gathered on Monday for a meeting at Government House to express growing frustrations over current road conditions in the town of Christiansted. A man was gunned down on the island of St. Thomas over the weekend. Members of the Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance voted to approve a measure aimed at funding the distribution of bottled water to residents on St. Croix. Click "listen" for these stories and more. 

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

On today's WTJX NewsFeed, Virgin Islands Olympic silver medalist, Peter Holmberg, was inducted into the National Sailing Hall of Fame over the weekend. The Department of Health kicked off its second annual Health Disparities Leadership Conference. The Hebrew Congregation of St. Thomas installs its first female Rabbi, Julia Margolis. Listen to these stories and more.

Monday, November 6, 2023

On today's WTJX NewsFeed, members of the Virgin Islands Palestinian community joined in protest across the country calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. The Committee of the Whole received testimony regarding the ongoing water crisis affecting residents on the island of St. Croix. The Department of Health says they have plans to ramp up lead testing. The groundbreaking for the Charlotte Kimelman Cancer Institute on the island of St. Thomas was held over the weekend. Click "listen" for these stories and more. 

Friday, November 3, 2023

On today's NewsFeed, officials from the Virgin Islands Department of Education met with parents and students of the St. Croix Educational Complex after the school saw a distinct spike in fights yesterday. The fights resulted in school monitors being injured and a student being taken away by ambulance. St. Croix Insular Superintendent Dr. Ericilda Ottley-Herman stated that students are fighting over social media and games, relationship issues, and rumors. The Legislature's Committee of the Whole receives testimony today on the ongoing crisis of WAPA's potable water system. Carlton Dowe responds to the proposed fine from the FAA for various deficiencies at the Cyril King airport on St. Thomas. WTJX-TV premieres Champion, the opera about St. Thomas native and boxer, Emile Griffith, Sunday at 2:30 pm. Listen to these stories and more.

Thursday, November 2, 2023

On today's WTJX NewsFeed, Kyle Christopher, who recently pleaded guilty to the 2019 beating death of four-year-old Aaron Benjamin Jr., is sentenced. The US Department of Veterans Affairs issues a crucial warning to veterans and survivors about companies employing predatory practices. The Senate Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance convened earlier this week to hear testimony on two significant bills aimed at beautifying the territory. We bring you highlights from the hearings and discussions. Click "listen" for these stories and more.

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

On today's WTJX NewsFeed, the territory celebrates Liberty Day honoring the legacy of St. Croix native David Hamilton Jackson. Before they took the ceremonial stage, we caught up with Keynote speaker Lieutenant Governor Tregenza Roach, Raymond Williams, President of the Grove Place Action Committee, and Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett on Jackson's influence. The VI Department of Agriculture announced the reopening of the St. Croix Abattoir. Senator Franklin Johnson, who has been vocal about the abattoir's closure, provides us with some insight on its reopening. Dr. Esther Ellis, Territorial Epidemiologist for the Department of Health, provides details about the department's new project titled "Safe Haven: A Lead-Free Family Initiative," aimed at increasing awareness about lead exposure and conducting blood lead level pediatric testing. During a recent meeting, the Government Employees Retirement System reported a significant financial turnaround. We speak with GERS Administrator, Angel Dawson. 

Tuesday, October 31, 2023

On today's WTJX NewsFeed, during his declaration of a state of emergency, Governor Albert Bryan Jr authorized the Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs to implement a price freeze on water for the island of St. Croix. The Water and Power Authority Governing Board of Directors voted to increase CEO Andrew Smith’s financial delegation of authority. Kyle Fleming, WAPA's Governing Board Chairman, speaks about the reason for the increase. Members of the 35^th Legislature voted on Bill 35-0099 proposed by Senator Marise James which aims to establish a time limit after which certain mortgages and other security interests would expire on paid property. Click 'listen" for these stories on more.