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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 12, 2024
Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, the Cancryn Pump Station is offline on St. Thomas due to a disruption with the discharge line. Governor Albert Bryan Jr. nominates Mario Brooks as the next police commissioner. Communications director for WAPA, Shanelle Petersen, provides an update on the water service disruptions affecting parts of St. Thomas. Listen to these stories and more.
Friday Nov 08, 2024
Friday Nov 08, 2024
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, residents gathered on St. Croix for a memorial bike ride to honor Walton “Selah” Macedon. Supervisor of Elections Caroline Fawkes has amended the lawsuit to disqualify delegate to Congress candidate, Ida Smith. Despite a debate over his qualifications, Jed JohnHope has been appointed by the PSC as the hearing examiner for upcoming ferry franchise rate reviews. Listen to these stories and more.
Thursday Nov 07, 2024
Thursday Nov 07, 2024
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, police are investigating the suspicious death of a man at the former Embers Guest House on St. Thomas. Attorney General Delia Smith has filed to have over $158,000 forfeited from accounts belonging to Davidson and Sasha Charlemagne. We speak with Omer ErSelcuk, president of Fly the Whale, who says an unidentified sharp object may have been the cause of a tire blowout for one of their airplanes. Listen to these stories and more.
Monday Nov 04, 2024
Monday Nov 04, 2024
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed, two people involved in a ziplining accident on St. Croix are in stable condition following a multi-agency rescue operation. Less than 24-hours after the Virgin Islands Police Department held a briefing addressing the recent surge in violent crime, a 17-year-old boy was shot and killed in the territory’s 36th homicide of the year. And the legislature is working to transfer five million dollars in funds to ensure the continued operation of the territory’s public transportation system, after a miscommunication left VITRAN unfunded. Listen to these stories and more.
Friday Nov 01, 2024
Friday Nov 01, 2024
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, we recognize David Hamilton Jackson Day. A temporary closure of the Cyril E. King Airport's runway on St. Thomas comes as lawmakers were just updated by VIPA officials on their runway rehabilitation project. Former Casino Control Commission contractor Stephanie Barnes is appealing her conviction with the Third Circuit Court of appeals. Listen to these stories and more.
Thursday Oct 31, 2024
Thursday Oct 31, 2024
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, Carlton Dowe, executive director of VIPA speaks about how employees will transition under the P3 agreement. Due to adverse weather conditions, the annual Liberty Day celebration in Estate Grove Place has been called off. We speak with event organizer Raymond Williams. The Department of Public Works will implement a road closure starting tomorrow as part of the Clifton Hill Connector Road Project. Listen to these stories and more.
Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed, the territory sees its 35th homicide of the year, after a shooting at Hospital Ground on St. Thomas leaves another man dead. The Virgin Islands Supreme Court has ruled against Governor Albert Bryan Jr.'s challenge to a legislative restructuring of WAPA's governing board, thus upholding a lower court's decision — we speak with Senator Gittens. And WAPA's CEO Karl Knight says the Wartsila phase two project is almost complete. Listen to these stories and more.
Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, 37 federal law enforcement officers have been commissioned as Virgin Islands Peace Officers after completing training in local history and cultural sensitivities. Twenty-two percent of registered voters participated in early voting, falling short of numbers seen in the 2020 midterm elections. The Police Department and Department of Health intensify suicide prevention efforts. Listen to these stories and more.