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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 Dec 23, 2025
Tuesday Dec 23, 2025
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Hugo Hodge Jr. has been elected chairman of the board of the West Indian Company Limited, following this month’s meeting where Joseph Boschulte addressed the WICO board for the first time since returning as the company’s CEO in October. The Virgin Islands Police Department has issued a public safety alert for the St. Thomas/St. John district, warning residents and visitors to remain vigilant amid an increase in armed robberies. We speak with the district's police chief and chief of detectives about these incidents. And revelers came together in the early morning hours one more time to celebrate the final Crucian Christmas Foreday Serenade of the year, bringing to a close the 20th anniversary celebration of music, community, and tradition on St. Croix. Listen to these stories and more.
Monday Dec 22, 2025
Monday Dec 22, 2025
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: A St. Thomas mother has filed a lawsuit against Education Commissioner Dionne Wells-Hedrington for transferring her son from CAHS to Edith Williams Alternative Academy after he was arrested in November in connection to allegations of making bomb threats. A St. John man is in custody following an alleged assault that left another man with multiple puncture wounds. After prior scrutiny about the procurement process, the governing board of the Water and Power Authority has approved negotiations with Carib LPG Trading Limited for a new LPG supply contract. Listen to these stories and more.
Friday Dec 19, 2025
Friday Dec 19, 2025
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Lawmakers advance legislation aimed at penalizing those who ignore marine advisories during hazardous weather conditions and end up requiring emergency rescue. St. Thomas/St. John district physician representative Dr. Frank Odlum has stepped down from the Government Hospital & Health Facilities Corporation Territorial Board. Chief Medical Officer of the VI Department of Health, Dr. Tai Hunte-Ceasar, has been tapped as his replacement. Lillia King, daughter of former Governor Cyril King, died early Wednesday morning at the age of 79. We speak Schneider Regional Medical Center CEO Tina Commissiong and Lillia King’s cousin Troy DeChabert Schuster. Listen to these stories and more.
Thursday Dec 18, 2025
Thursday Dec 18, 2025
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: The Virgin Islands Port Authority signed a public-private partnership with Royal Caribbean Group and Cruise Terminals International to redevelop the Crown Bay district on St. Thomas. The Virgin Islands Bureau of Motor Vehicles is waiving late fees for vehicle registration renewals completed online until February 16 as part of an effort to improve convenience and reduce in-office wait times. A St. Thomas man was arrested after police say he attacked another man with a metal pipe, causing serious injuries that sent the victim to the hospital. Listen to these stories and more.
Wednesday Dec 17, 2025
Wednesday Dec 17, 2025
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: We look back at criticisms of the territory’s gun policy made by Governor Albert Bryan Jr. as Government House says it is reviewing a federal lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Justice alleging unconstitutional delays and conditions in the territory’s firearm permitting process. A bipartisan bill sponsored by Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett that would guarantee in-state tuition rates for students from the Virgin Islands and other U.S. territories has advanced out of committee in the U.S. House of Representatives. Police are investigating an armed robbery that took place near the Elysian Beach Resort on St. Thomas, where a masked suspect allegedly robbed a victim at gunpoint before fleeing on foot. Listen to these stories and more.
Tuesday Dec 16, 2025
Tuesday Dec 16, 2025
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: U.S. Attorney Adam Sleeper announced today that United States Department of Justice filed a complaint against the VIPD, alleging unconstitutional practices resulting in effective denials of gun permits. The Department of Agriculture will begin a territory-wide fruit and native tree distribution tomorrow as part of an effort to regreen the Virgin Islands. Officials broke ground on the new Donna M. Christian Christensen Health Center on St. Croix. A woman on St. Croix has been arrested and charged with assault following a domestic violence incident. Listen to these stories and more.
Monday Dec 15, 2025
Monday Dec 15, 2025
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Attorney General Gordon Rhea joined a bipartisan coalition of 42 attorneys general urging major artificial intelligence companies to strengthen safeguards on chatbot technology, amid concerns about harmful impacts on vulnerable users. Police are investigating the death of businessman, radio talk show host, and perennial senatorial candidate Michael Springer, who was found unresponsive at his St. Croix home. Attorney Clive Rivers, representing former St. Thomas assistant principal Clifton Boyd, who faces multiple felony sexual assault charges involving a former student, is asking the Superior Court to reduce his client’s $500,000 cash bail. Government House responds to the federal convictions of former Police Commissioner Ray Martinez and former OMB Director Jenifer O’Neal, calling the verdicts a win for justice but a “sad day for the Virgin Islands.” Listen to these stories and more.
Friday Dec 12, 2025
Friday Dec 12, 2025
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: U.S. Attorney Adam Sleeper says the convictions of former Police Commissioner Ray Martinez and former OMB Director Jenifer O’Neal show that those who violate the public trust, regardless of who they are, will be held accountable. We also speak with Senator Franklin Johnson who says he believes more indictments are forthcoming. Following the arrest of 39-year-old Cleo Taylor in the violent assault in Estate La Grange, her mother says she spent years unsuccessfully seeking long-term mental health treatment for her daughter and believes proper care may have prevented the incident. The Children’s Museum of St. Croix, Kidsville and the Butterfly Effect will host a free, cultural festival on Sunday featuring more than 20 activity tents, performances, global holiday traditions, and family engagement activities. Listen to these stories and more.