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On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed, efforts to bring more renewable energy to the territory see progress as lawmakers approve leases for a wind power company. Agriculture Commissioner Louis E. Petersen, Jr., gives an update on the partial re-opening of the St. Croix abattoir. And two men are arrested for separate incidents of domestic violence. Dr. Clema Lewis, executive director of the Women’s Coalition of St. Croix, speaks about how to leave abusive situations. Listen to these stories and more.

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, Dr. Clema Lewis from the Women’s Coalition of St. Croix speaks on the series of events being held this month in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. A shooting incident on St. Thomas claims the life of one man. FEMA commits $3.2 billion towards utility, road paving and education projects in the territory. Listen to these stories and more.

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, the Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority says the malfunctioning pump at the LBJ Pump Station has been repaired, meanwhile sewer repairs in the Anna's Retreat area on St. Thomas is ongoing. The Virgin Islands Diabetes Center of Excellence advocates for increased funding. Six candidates have been certified as “write-in candidates” for the 2024 general election. Listen to these stories and more.

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, lawmakers question the effectiveness of Virgin Islands Interagency Council on Homelessness. Department of Education Commissioner, Dr. Dionne Well Hedrington, addresses this week’s teacher sick out at the St. Croix Educational Complex. A Superior Court judge has denied the bond for one of the students accused of participating in the assault of a bus driver. Listen to these stories and more.

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, 25-year-old Rajah Caul Jr. has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for the January 2021 homicide of Michael Anthony Cruz. Three students have been arrested following a violent assault on a school bus driver. Lawmakers advance a measure to raise the tobacco purchase age in the territory to 21. Listen to these stories and more.

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, lawmakers examine challenges in the territory’s property insurance market. The St. Croix Educational Complex High School was closed today due to a mass teacher sick out. Superior Court Judge Denise Francois denied a motion by Mon Ethos Pro Support seeking costs and attorney fees. Listen to these stories and more.

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, VIHA needs an additional $46 million to complete the Donoe Housing redevelopment project. Attorney Pamela Colon has filed a motion to dismiss the indictment of Sasha Charlemagne. The man charged with the 2021 murder of a 58-year-old woman on St. Croix has been sentenced. Listen to these stories and more.

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. appoints Julio Rhymer Sr. as the new director for the Office of Management and Budget. A man on St. Croix has been arrested for shooting a minor several times. Governor Bryan expresses his displeasure with the Board of Trustees for the GERS voting to increase the employer contribution rate. Listen to these stories and more.

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, the Logan Miracle Foundation is hosting its annual motorcade to recognize Leukemia Awareness Month. As such, we speak with Anais Cruz, mother of the late Logan Cruz. Following a protest at the Lockhart K-8 School on St. Thomas, education officials commit to addressing staff concerns. A few days ahead of their deadline, the Office of Disaster Recovery finalizes fixed cost offers for approved FEMA projects. Listen to these stories and more.

On today's WTJX Radio NewsFeed, lawmakers begin the process of approving the territory’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget. A measure seeking to honor St. Thomas native, Brian “Benny Demus” Boulai, moves one step closer to bestowing him the key to the territory. A 21-year-old man on St. Thomas has been killed. Listen to these stories and more.