On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Lawmakers advanced a bill reallocating $5 million to jumpstart restoration work at the Randall “Doc” James Racetrack on St. Croix. A 19-year-old woman was arrested on St. Thomas after allegedly taking a friend’s car without permission and crashing it, leaving a pedestrian injured and prompting a brief police search. A federal judge has denied a request from defense attorneys for former Police Commissioner Ray Martinez to cover travel costs or pause proceedings in his criminal case. The Virgin Islands Port Authority’s proposed fee increases drew strong public reaction at last night's hearing on St. Thomas as residents and business owners voiced their concerns.  Listen to these stories and more.

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: St. John residents packed the Cleone H. Creque Legislative Annex during VI Port Authority's public hearing, voicing strong opposition to new and proposed increases relative to marine and operational fees. The federal trial of Enock Cole and Jiovoni Smith, who were charged in the 2018 robbery and killing of contractor Derrick Crib at Castaways Bar on St. Croix, ended in a mistrial after jurors told the court they could not reach a unanimous verdict. A legal opinion from VI Attorney General Gordon C. Rhea states that the Summers End Marina project permit remains valid. Listen to these stories and more.

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: The VI Department of Agriculture broke ground on the first of two 100,000-gallon cisterns in Estate Bordeaux on St. Thomas. The Virgin Islands Horseracing Commission is seeking guidance from the Attorney General’s Office on whether it can authorize off-track betting operations without a current racetrack franchise holder. The Third Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the 2021 conviction and sentence of former Casino Control Commission contractor Stephanie Barnes. St. Croix is under a high surf advisory and rip current risk from an incoming wave, meanwhile officials are monitoring a tropical wave in the Central Atlantic that is currently forecasted to pass safely north-northeast of the Virgin Islands. Listen to these stories and more.

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima docked this morning at the Austin “Babe” Monsanto Marine Terminal in Crown Bay, St. Thomas. VI Port Authority Executive Director and Senator At-Large Angel Bolques clash on proposed marine tariff amendments and new fees ahead of Monday's public hearing on St. John. Bolques calls the proposals regressive and disproportionately burdensome to St. Johnians while Dowe points to Bolques's bill to double fees on container ships bringing imports. During its recent meeting, the Public Services Commission criticized the VI Waste Management Authority regarding delays of a proposed Waste-to-Energy project for St. John. We speak with VIWMA's new Executive Director Hannibal 'Mike' Ware who provides us with an update. VIPD is seeking the public’s assistance after a man was robbed at gunpoint in Anna’s Retreat on St. Thomas. Listen to these stories and more.

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Governor Albert Bryan Jr. and VIPA Director Carlton Dowe met with Royal Caribbean and Cruise Terminals International to discuss the redevelopment of Crown Bay Center. Dowe also discusses the Charlotte Amalie Harbor dredging project with WTJX. The Public Services Commission raised concerns once again about the Water and Power Authority’s procurement process for liquefied propane gas, questioning whether the utility’s bidding requirements are discouraging competition and raising costs. Governor Bryan has vetoed two judiciary-related bills while approving the bulk of the 2026 budget measures. Listen to these stories and more.

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Virgin Islanders commemorate the 147th anniversary of Contract Day and the Fireburn revolt of 1878. Vincent L. Roberts has been sworn in as Commissioner of the Department of Sports, Parks, and Recreation. Superior Court Judge Yvette Ross-Edwards recused herself from post-trial motions in the involuntary manslaughter case of Daryl Jean-Baptiste due to a potential conflict of interest involving her former law firm. A Florida judge ruled that certain evidence of prior sexual misconduct may be introduced in the upcoming trial of former Senator Steven Payne, who faces charges of sexual battery. Listen to these stories and more.

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: WICO board members raise concerns over the delayed Charlotte Amalie harbor dredging project that has already forced cruise ship cancellations that could cost the company $2.5 million in lost revenue next quarter. Former Sports, Parks, and Recreation Commissioner Calvert White filed a memorandum of law in support of renewed judgment of acquittal and motion for a new trial. A man on St. Croix was arrested and charged with attempted murder in connection with a stabbing near El Sol Bar and Restaurant that left a male critically injured. The Virgin Islands Port Authority will host public hearings in October to discuss proposed amendments to its marine tariff and new fees. Listen to these stories and more.

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: A small navy-type vessel docked at the Ann E. Abramson Marine Facility on St. Croix prompted local speculation regarding military presence on the island. We speak with a Port Authority official regarding the ship. The sister of a man who was found dead behind the Juan F. Luis Hospital in January filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Virgin Islands Government Hospital and Health Facilities Corporation and an emergency room doctor, alleging negligence and malpractice. Police on St. Croix have arrested a mother accused of child abuse after investigators say she forced her 12-year-old son’s hand over a lit gas stove, causing second-degree burns. Despite concerns over limited competition in the procurement process, the Virgin Islands Port Authority board approved a $22.6 million bid from Island Roads Corporation for urgent upgrades at the Crown Bay Terminal. Listen to these stories and more.

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Government agencies joined forces in Frederiksted this week to clean up the abandoned senior center with plans to tackle the Vegetable Market in the town and address ongoing sanitation concerns. We speak with Senator Franklin Johnson, who sparked the call to action. Police are investigating reports of livestock thefts on St. Thomas, with goats and chickens stolen from farms in the Solberg, Bonne Esperance, and Northside areas. A St. Croix man is facing multiple charges after police say they found a loaded handgun under the driver’s seat of his car during a Frederiksted traffic stop. Listen to these stories and more.

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Lawmakers advanced a resolution that would honor Soca artist Dennis “Pumpa” Liburd that would rename the main entrance to Peters Rest Road and bestow upon him the symbolic key to the territory for his cultural contributions. The federal civil lawsuit naming delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett as a defendant has officially been dismissed with prejudice in New York by a federal judge. A physical altercation between leadership in the St. Croix Federation of Teachers led to a court case that has been dismissed without prejudice, leaving the door open for refiling if future incidents arise between the union president and vice president. Listen to these stories and more.