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On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, we speak with the newly crowned Miss Virgin Islands Universe Stephany Andujar. Director for the Department of Planning and Natural Resources Fish and Wildlife Division, Dr. Nicole Angeli, provides an update following a possum found on St. Thomas. A St. Thomas man already in custody on domestic violence charges is arr…
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On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, employees at the Gov. Juan F. Luis Hospital and Medical Center experienced a delay in receiving their paychecks today. Education Commissioner Dr. Dionne Wells-Hedrington provides an update on yesterday's school bus incident on St. Croix. The governing board for the Virgin Islands Port Authority has approved a contrac…
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On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, Christopher Finch, Chairman of the Territorial Hospital Board, details efforts to maintain dialysis care amid the departure of Pafford Medical Services. Virgin Islands Police Department Traffic Commander for the St. Croix district, Sgt. Arthur Joseph, provides details on an accident involving a school bus transportin…
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On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, we speak with former Governor Kenneth Mapp about being honored by the Legislature of the Virgin Islands. A shooting last evening in downtown Frederiksted has claimed the life of one man. Lawmakers are discussing steps to bring the territory’s laws current after a Committee of the Whole meeting revealed that over 1,00…
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On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, St. Thomas/St. John AFT Union President, Leontyne Jones, says a partial power outage at CAHS forced teachers and students to gather outside in the heat this morning. President Joe Biden has approved an emergency declaration for the U.S. Virgin Islands following Tropical Storm Ernesto. Counsel for Mon Ethos Pro Suppor…
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On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, Chris Mitchell, chief of operations at Nate's Boathouse on St. Croix, says repeated power outages have been crippling for Virgin Islands businesses. Shanell Petersen, WAPA's Communications Director, provides an update on day three of the Authority's restoration efforts following Tropical Storm Ernesto. Family and fri…
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On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, WAPA’s Communications Director, Shanell Petersen, cites overgrown brush and vegetation on power lines as a key factor in the delay of power restoration. Superior Court Judge Carol Thomas-Jacobs has recused herself from the case filed by the Government of the Virgin Islands against Mon Ethos Pro Support. The U.S. Just…
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On today's WTJX Radio News Feed: Representatives from the Department of Health discuss mental health preparedness ahead of Tropical Storm Ernesto, while VITEMA Director Darryl Jaschun provides an update on the storm. Senator Franklin Johnson says he was not entirely surprised by Governor Albert Bryan Jr.'s veto of a measure he sponsored, which seek…
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On today's WTJX Radio News Feed: Counsel for Mon Ethos Pro Support intends to file a motion requesting the recusal of Superior Court Judge Carol Thomas-Jacobs, in connection with the complaint filed against them by the Virgin Islands Department of Justice. A potential tropical cyclone threatens to impact the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. St.…
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On today's WTJX Radio News Feed: Acting Administrator for St. Thomas/Water Island, Kevin Rodriguez, details plans aimed at revitalizing Market Square in downtown Charlotte Amalie. Superior Court Judge Carol Thomas-Jacobs has ruled in favor of the Government of the Virgin Islands, granting a temporary restraining order against Mon Ethos Pro Support,…
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On today's WTJX Radio News Feed: Clay Hobbs, Chief Operating Officer for Pafford Medical Services, discusses their departure from the territory due to the Virgin Islands government owing them more than $8 million. Department of Health Commissioner Justa Encarnacion informs lawmakers that the department owes Pafford Medical Services $1.2 million. A …
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On today's WTJX Radio News Feed: The National Organization of Black Elected Legislative (NOBEL) Women is holding its 39th annual legislative conference on St. Thomas. Counsel for Mon Ethos Pro Support and its owner David Whitaker has filed a motion to dismiss the complaint filed by the Government of the Virgin Islands alleging breach of contract. D…
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On today's WTJX Radio News Feed:St. Croix Chief of Police, Sean Santos, addresses the homicide rate in the territory.The Federal Bureau of Investigation has issued a public warning about a new fraud scheme involving scammers impersonating bank representatives.The Office of Disaster Recovery is requesting updated applications to help expedite progre…
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On today's WTJX Radio News Feed: Following a threat to strike, we speak with Bernard “BJ” James, head of the “Dollar Ride “safari drivers who have been granted a fare increase to $2. The Government of the Virgin Islands has filed a lawsuit against Mon Ethos Pro Support, LLC and its CEO, David Whitaker, for what they say are multiple breaches of con…
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On today's WTJX Radio News Feed: The Virgin Islands National Park Service has opened beach access to the public at Caneel Bay. Office of Veteran Affairs Director, Patrick Farrell, tells lawmakers that funds intended for the office were diverted. Despite what she says is advertisement by some safari operators, Virgin Islands Taxicab Commission Execu…
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On today's WTJX Radio News Feed: Senator Donna Frett-Gregory responds to comments made by Governor Albert Bryan Jr. regarding the 35th Legislature’s failure to address the administration's request for a $200,000 aid package for St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada. Lawmakers question the Virgin Islands Police Department about overtime abuse. …
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On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, VIPD comes under scrutiny from lawmakers over police vehicles that have sat unused for nearly a year. Karl Knight, the new CEO of the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority, talks about when St. Thomas/St. John customers can look forward to seeing the end of constant rotational power in the district. The University…
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On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: St. Croix Chief of Detectives, Naomi Joseph, provides details into the shooting that occurred on the Christiansted boardwalk that claimed the life of one man and injured several others. Department of Education Commissioner, Dr. Dionne Wells-Hedrington, speaks about the walkthroughs of schools prior to their opening o…
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St. Thomas Eastern Medical Center Executive and Medical Director, Dr. Tess Richards, justifies their recent hire of a dermatologist despite the Center’s financial challenges. Magistrate Emile Henderson III granted the delay of a starting trial date in the Davidson Charlemagne case. We speak with St. Thomas/St. John Deputy Supervisor of Elections, K…
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On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, we speak with Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services acting St. John Fire Chief, Magabe Calixte, about his crew’s response to a fire in Cruz Bay last evening. The governing board of the Water and Power Authority appoints Karl Knight, Chief of Staff for Governor Albert Bryan Jr. as its chief executive offi…
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On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, Department of Public Works Commissioner Derek Gabriel explains why the bridge west of the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands on St. Croix is a temporary one. Lawmakers pass a measure mandating the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority to request federal technical assistance to modernize the electrical grid. A ma…
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On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Crucian basketball player, Ronald Alexander “Ranche” Charles, a member of the 1979 NCAA Champions Michigan State Spartans, has passed away. Governor Albert Bryan Jr. addresses the challenges facing the Water and Power Authority following the most recent days of persistent power outages in the St. Thomas/St. John dist…
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On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Chief Justice Rhys Hodge defends the Virgin Islands Judicial Branch FY ‘25 budget request of $55.4 million.Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett and Governor Albert Bryan Jr., react to President Joe Biden withdrawing from the 2024 election.Lawmakers advance a measure seeking to penalize testifiers who perjure themselv…
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On today's WTJX Radio News Feed: (00:54) The South Carolina Air National Guard 169th Fighter Wing is conducting Exercise Caribbean Fox on the island of St. Croix.(05:21) Attempts to move a measure to establish an Ethics Commission to address corruption in the U.S. Virgin Islands faced challenges during a legislative hearing.(13:48) Lawmakers vote t…
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On today's WTJX Radio News Feed: (00:52) We speak with WAPA Communications Director, Shanell Petersen, following days of electric service interruptions in the St. Thomas/St. John district.(05:31) UVI’s RT Park names Eric Sonnier as its Executive Director. (06:54) The Department of Human Services indicates that financial challenges are contributing …
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On today's WTJX Radio News Feed: [00:49] The Coastal Zone Management Committee approves the St. Croix Central High School groundbreaking redesign. [06:23] The Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for the U.S. Virgin Islands Farmer Stress Support Program. [09:21] We speak with Apostle Mona Barnes about the 4th Annual Level Up Conf…
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On today's WTJX Radio News Feed: [00:50] Following an emergency meeting, the Board of Elections vote against the Democratic Party of the Virgin Islands’ request for a space to conduct party elections. [06:25] We speak with the organizers of the Tart Wars event. [09:18] Senator Samuel Carrion says he is moving for an override after Governor Albert B…
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On today's WTJX Radio News Feed: [00:48] The Public Service Commission reports added complaints from customers of Liberty VI. [04:25] A man on St. Croix is convicted by a federal jury on child pornography and rape charges. [06:24] Senator-at-Large Angel Bolques Jr. responds to Senator Carla Joseph’s call to hold a meeting regarding VIGL and the Ran…
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On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed, renowned Crucian chef Gloria Joseph talks about fungi and fish being established as the official dish of the Virgin Islands. The Virgin Islands Police Department holds a press conference urging community members to come forward with information following the spree of shootings this week that left four men dead. And K…
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On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed, violence continues to plague the territory as two men are shot and killed on St. Thomas and a third on St. Croix, marking the territory’s 4th homicide this week. The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority testifies before the Public Services Commission about their ongoing financial crisis. And Governor Albert Bryan…
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On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed, Senator Donna Frett-Gregory, chair of the Committee on Budget, Appropriations and Finance, calls the Bryan-Roach Administration’s request for $200,000 to aid islands affected by Hurricane Beryl irresponsible. After initially being vetoed by Governor Albert Bryan Jr., a bridge on St. Thomas has officially been named i…
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On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed, the Virgin Islands Police Department releases the identity of the man who was shot and killed at Brewers Beach on St. Thomas Monday. Miguel Marrero, the man who admitted shooting a mother and her minor daughter at a housing community on St. Croix, has been detained in federal custody after a District Court judge dete…
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On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed, a man has been shot and killed at Brewers Bay on St. Thomas, marking the territory’s 16thhomicide of the year. A judge has doubled the initial bail amount for the man who admitted to shooting a mother and her minor daughter at the Candido Guadeloupe Terrace housing community on St. Croix. French Heritage Week kicks o…
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On today's WTJX Radio News Feed: [00:49] A man on St. Croix has been arrested after shooting a mother and her daughter. [06:09] Members of IAM Local 2725, who work for the Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority, have voted to authorize a strike. [13:46] We speak with Dr. Tai Hunte-Ceasar, Chief Medical Officer for the VI Department of Health, fo…
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On today's WTJX Radio News Feed: [05:24] The St. Thomas/St. John Police Week Committee will be hosting a Memorial Lantern Release on July 4th in honor of Detective Delberth Phipps Jr. [12:56] We speak with the Director of the Office of Disaster Recovery, Adrienne L. Williams-Octalien, about the first-time homebuyer’s assistance program called "Own …
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On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: [00:47] Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announces St. Thomas native, Craig Benjamin, as the new Director for the Bureau of School Construction and Maintenance. [06:19] Lawmakers vote to name the visitor’s center at the Ann E. Abramson Marine Facility on St. Croix after longtime community leader, Claire Lorraine Browne Roke…
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On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: [03:02] Attorneys for Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett, have filed a motion to dismiss her from the civil suit brought against the VI Government by victims of Jeffrey Epstein. [04:29] We speak with Department of Health Medical Director Tai Hunte-Ceasar, following reports of an increase in dengue in the territory …
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On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: [06:29] We speak with Matthew Berry, a Port Authority harbor pilot, who rescued a man who was drifting on a capsized boat for several days. [00:50] Waste Management Authority Executive Director, Roger Merritt Jr., responds to senators' inquiry about a reported employee job action. [09:13] The Department of Public Wor…
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On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: [00:58] Elroy Donovan Jr., president of the Virgin Islands Power Boat Racing Association, calls on the Division of Festivals to pay the St. Thomas Carnival boat race winners. [09: 27] Lawmakers fund a $3 million appropriation request made by the Department of Human Services for the Medicaid program. [12:07] Two broth…
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On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: [00:50] Members of the 35th Legislature vote to extend the local state of emergency related to the territory’s energy crisis. [05:42] We speak with representatives from the Judicial Branch of the Virgin Islands who are urging residents to respond to their jury duty summons. [11:19] Lawmakers learn that Water and Powe…
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On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: [02:23] Senate Majority leader, Kenneth Gittens, issues a call for the VI Supreme Court to make a decision on the case regarding the restructuring of the board for the Water and Power Authority. [06:45] Bureau of Internal Revenue Director, Joel Lee, clarifies bounce checks reportedly tied to collections by the Bureau…
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On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: [00:48] Department of Finance Commissioner, Kevin McCurdy, has been named as chair of the Virgin Islands Lottery Commission. [06:49] The St. John Historic Preservation Commission hears plans by the Department of Health as they seek to move forward in the prudent replacement of the Morris de Castro Clinic on St. John.…
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On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: [00:46] Davidson and Sasha Charlemagne plead not guilty during their arraignment hearing in District Court today. [02:23] A shooting on St. Croix has left two men dead, and one critically injured. [06:50] Free tuition at the University of the Virgin Islands is now available for part-time and online students. [17:31] …
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On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: [00:52] Governor Albert Bryan Jr. names Kimika Woods as acting director for the Office of Management and Budget. [11:14] The Department of Education reports more than half of the teachers in the public school system are not certified. [14:21] The Bureau of Corrections celebrates the graduation of 19 inmates. Listen t…
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On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: [00:56] Governor Albert Bryan Jr. calls for the resignation of Police Commissioner Ray Martinez and OMB Director Jenifer O’Neal amid news of a federal investigation associated with both agency heads. [07:07] The Magens Bay Authority shares that they will crack down on the excessive rule-breaking by taxi operators fol…
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On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: [01:07] Director of Maintenance for the Department of Education, Davidson Charlamagne and his wife along with former Chief Operating Officer of the Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority, Darin Richardson, has been arrested in relation to a $4 million federal fraud scheme. [05:55] We speak with Attorney Russell Pat…
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On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: [00:54] We speak with Government House Communications Director, Richard Motta, in response to the Water and Power Authority owing BMR Energy nearly $4 million. [05:21] Following a statement issued by Liberty VI in reference to recent service interruptions, Public Service Commission Executive Director, Sandra Setorie,…
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On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: [00:49] Members of the Public Service Commission learn that solar energy provider, BMR, is owed almost $4 million from the VI Water and Power Authority. [11:43] Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announces that resurfacing of the Ethel McIntosh Memorial Drive, formally known as Mahogany Road, has been placed out for bid. [13:…
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On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed: [00:49] We speak with WAPA’s Communications Director, Shanell Petersen, about the ongoing rotational outages in the St. Thomas/St. John District. [06:30] The Department of Health is urging residents to vaccinate children against measles. We speak with Commissioner Justa Encarnacion. 09:51 Governor Albert Bryan Jr. jo…
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