Tuesday, May 26, 2026

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Senator Kurt Vialet is demanding immediate action from the Departments of Agriculture and Human Services to process long-delayed Act 8995 pay raises for some of the government’s lowest-paid employees, calling the months-long holdup an unacceptable failure of accountability and respect. A St. Croix woman is facing attempted murder and domestic violence-related charges after she allegedly struck the father of her child intentionally with her vehicle during a confrontation in Christiansted town. During USVI 2026 Economic Development Summit, organized by the Office of Senator Hubert L. Frederick, Port Hamilton Refining and Transportation Director David Johnson proclaimed that the St. Croix refinery will restart and could become a power provider for the island. Listen to these stories and more.    Pictured: Senate Majority Leader Kurt Vialet is calling for immediate action to address delays in the full implementation of the government employee salary increases mandated under Act 8995.   Source: Legislature of the Virgin Islands