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The podcast currently has 209 episodes available.
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, lawmakers advance a measure to rename the Estate Fortuna fire station after the late VIFEMS Director, Daryl “Mousy” George Sr. A St. Croix man has pleaded guilty after threatening to murder federal agents. The GERS board of trustees votes to delay a 3% increase in employer contributions. Listen to these stories and more.
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, the Office of Health Information Technology held its 3rd annual Digital Health Summit. We speak with Chairman of the Board of Education, Dr. Kyza Callwood in recognition of American Education Week. Lawmakers advance a measure hoping to address the issue of abandoned vehicles in the territory. Listen to these stories and more.
On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, the Department of Public Works makes progress on the Downtown Christiansted Road Rehabilitation Project. Lawmakers debate a measure seeking to revive Harbor Night events in St. Croix. The Taxicab Commission announces the resumption of driver training classes. Director for the Office of Highway Safety, Daphne O’Neal, urges caution following critical incidents involving pedestrians. Listen to these stories and more.
On today’s WTJX radio NewsFeed, the Summer’s End Group provided an update on the progress of the St. John Marina and faced concerns from lawmakers. Officials gathered on St. Croix today to break ground on a new basketball court roof in Estate Profit. Eustace Grant, deputy chief in the St. Thomas/St. John District for Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services, provides an update on what prompted an evacuation at the Tutu Park Mall. Listen to these stories and more.
On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed, the lawsuit filed by Supervisor of Elections Caroline Fawkes against the Board of Elections and its members who voted to place candidate Ida Smith’s name on the ballot has been dismissed. A bill aimed at allowing individuals to change their gender on official documents is being held in committee following significant pushback from senators. And Governor Albert Bryan, Jr. announces $5 million in tax refunds will be sent out this week, just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday. Listen to these stories and more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The podcast currently has 209 episodes available.