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On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Police on St. Croix are investigating a deadly shooting in Mon Bijou that has pushed the territory’s homicide count to 10 so far this year. Federal prosecutors have filed motions defending the continuation of civil forfeiture cases tied to Davidson and Sasha Charlemagne, arguing the actions are legally justified even as the related criminal fraud case proceeds toward trial. Two women have been charged with assault and weapons offenses after a violent stabbing at a Lovenlund apartment left two victims injured. Listen to these stories and more. Pictured: VIPD officers and Crime Scene Investigation personnel respond this morning to a fatal shooting scene in Mon Bijou, where 47-year-old Kaleem O. Iles was later pronounced dead after suffering multiple gunshot wounds. Source: WTJX/Jamar Hewlett

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: The Virgin Islands Department of Justice has announced the modular morgue units have finally been delivered to their installation site in St. Croix. We speak with Attorney General Gordon Rhea, who says work is now underway. The Virgin Islands Police Department says they don’t believe the shooting incident in Frederiksted that left multiple spent cases was a targeted attack on anyone, but the commander of St. Croix’s Criminal Investigation Bureau says this kind of incident is becoming a frequent occurrence. And The University of the Virgin Islands is warning that its free tuition program could be suspended as soon as this summer — unless the government comes through with millions of dollars in new funding. Listen to these stories and more.  Pictured: A modular morgue unit being delivered to its designated site in the Golden Grove area on St. Croix. Photo Credit: Virgin Islands Department of Justice

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: The owners of Little St. James are suing several men and Tennessee-based nonprofit, We Fight Monsters, LTD, alleging they orchestrated a planned trespassing operation on the private island tied to online conspiracy content surrounding Jeffrey Epstein. Lawmakers advanced legislation that would formally incorporate mental health education into Virgin Islands schools. The Elections System is urging residents to check their voter registration status after releasing its latest inactive voters list ahead of the 2026 election cycle. Listen to these stories and more. Pictured: Benjamin Owen, left, and Ryan Dalton are shown in a still image taken from a video posted to Owen’s Facebook page, both of whom are now named as defendants in a civil lawsuit tied to an April trespassing incident on Little St. James. Source: Facebook page of Benjamin Owen, cofounder of We Fight Monsters, LTD

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: As federal agencies investigate a fatal boating collision involving a Customs and Border Protection vessel near Haulover Cut, St. Thomas Rescue conducted diving operations in the channel today while friends of longtime Water Island resident Shawn Leass spoke with WTJX about his life, the unanswered questions surrounding the crash that resulted in his death, and growing safety concerns within the local boating community. Federal prosecutors filed an opposition motion today against Lawrence Turnbull’s attempt to dismiss criminal charges, after defense attorney Clive Rivers argued that prosecutors violated Turnbull’s constitutional rights by failing to secure an indictment. WAPA is preparing to begin a major underground electrical infrastructure project in downtown Christiansted aimed at improving long-term reliability and storm resilience. Listen to these stories and more. Pictured: St. Thomas Rescue crews conducted marine operations today near Haulover Cut as federal investigators continue probing the fatal collision involving a Customs and Border Protection vessel that claimed the life of longtime Water Island resident Shawn Leass. Source: WTJX/Jose Bultes

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: A nationwide recall has been issued for select batches of a2 Platinum infant formula after testing detected a potentially harmful toxin linked to bacterial contamination. Former Senator Ronald Russell is being remembered for his decades of public service, legal advocacy, and civic leadership following news of his passing. Roadwork at the East Airport intersection on St. Croix is expected to cause detours and traffic delays this week as DPW begins an asphalt rehabilitation project along the Melvin Evans Highway tomorrow. Breeze Airways is launching the first-ever nonstop flights between Tampa and St. Thomas starting December 16. Listen to these stories and more. Pictured: The a2 Milk Company has voluntarily recalled three batches of its a2 Platinum Premium infant formula for babies 0 to 12 months sold nationwide through the company’s website, Amazon, and select retail stores. Source: a2 Milk USA Facebook Page

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: A new initiative led by Senator Avery Lewis and Wendy’s will reward Virgin Islands honor roll students from kindergarten to fifth grade with free meals, reviving a program designed to encourage academic excellence. Federal prosecutors are asking the court to admit witness testimony in the case against Pastor Lawrence Turnbull, arguing it helps establish intent and a pattern of conduct tied to charges involving the alleged transportation and abuse of a minor. We speak with Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett who warns that a newly passed U.S. House Farm Bill could significantly reduce SNAP benefits, impacting thousands of Virgin Islands residents and vulnerable populations. Listen to these stories and more. Pictured: Governor Albert Bryan Jr., Senator Avery Lewis and Wendy’s General Manager Paul Lockhart   Source: WTJX/Roshan Sookram

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: We speak with passengers impacted by Spirit Airlines’ sudden shutdown, which has left travelers stranded and struggling to secure flights home amid confusion, limited availability, and rising ticket prices. Police are investigating a fatal shooting on St. Croix after a man was found unresponsive early Saturday morning at the Christian Shan Hendricks Vegetable Market. The property manager of Little Saint James accused in a violent confrontation has been granted pretrial release under strict court conditions. Listen to these stories and more. Pictured: The Spirit Airlines check-in counter at Cyril E. King Airport on St. Thomas sits empty following the company’s abrupt shutdown. Source: WTJX/Richard Sturdivant

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: The Virgin Islands Police Department has located and arrested 27-year-old Keshawn Louis on attempted murder charges after he escaped from police custody while being transported to the John Bell Correctional Facility on St. Croix. The Senate’s Committee on Rules and Judiciary has unanimously advanced a resolution to rename the Office of the Inspector General's headquarters on St. Thomas after Steven van Beverhoudt, the territory’s longest-serving Inspector General. And we speak with Dee Baecher-Brown, president of the Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands, which announced the first distribution of grants from the Anderson Stewart Family Foundation. Listen to these stories and more. Pictured: The latest mugshot of Keshawn Louis, taken after he was apprehended this afternoon on St. Croix. Photo Credit: Virgin Islands Police Department

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Karen “Lady Mac” McIntosh Bruce recounts her traumatic armed carjacking in the Christiansted parking lot as police continue searching for the suspects and her stolen red Toyota Corolla Cross. The legal challenge over the Democratic Party’s 2026 candidate certification process has officially been dismissed in District Court, but not before internal disputes within the Board of Elections surfaced after a mediated settlement was reached. Lawmakers advanced a bill to create a C-PACE financing program for commercial energy and resilience projects, despite concerns over risk, administration, and implementation. Listen to these stories and more. Pictured: Karen “Lady Mac” McIntosh Bruce is pictured with her red Toyota Corolla Cross, which was stolen at gunpoint during an armed carjacking in Christiansted last Wednesday. Source: Karen “Lady Mac” McIntosh Bruce

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: The 2026 St. Thomas Carnival Village officially opened as Imagi Music City, celebrating the legacy of the iconic band, Imagination Brass. Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced a $25 million agreement with Southland Gaming to rebuild St. Croix’s Randall “Doc” James Racetrack, while also establishing a unified territorial horse racing framework—without requiring new taxpayer funding. The governor signed two executive orders, one implementing a new pay structure for non-union government employees, and another establishing a territory-wide policy restricting firearms in government facilities. Listen to these stories and more. Pictured: Members of the legendary Imagination Brass Band are honored on stage during the opening of the 2026 St. Thomas Carnival Village, officially named “Imagi Music City” in recognition of the group’s decades-long impact on Virgin Islands culture and music. Source: Legislature of the Virgin Islands Facebook Page

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: The long-awaited runway rehabilitation project at Cyril E. King Airport is set to begin tomorrow, bringing major upgrades including the resurfacing of the airport’s 7,000-foot runway and improvements to its lighting system. Two separate confrontations on Little St. James led to multiple arrests, with police investigating allegations including kidnapping, assault, and trespassing. Lucas “John Gotti” Evans won the 2026 Calypso Monarch title, his third consecutive win. Listen to these stories and more. Pictured: The Cyril E. King Airport runway Source: VI Port Authority

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Khaleel “Prince Khaleel” Mills and Alauna “Queen Malene” Petersen captured top honors at the 2026 Junior Calypso Monarch Competition. A federal detention motion alleges that Hussein Jamil, owner of Tootsys Gentlemen’s Club on St. Thomas, led a multi-year human trafficking and smuggling operation involving coercion of women into commercial sex, while also raising concerns about possible ties to corrupt government officials, flight risk, and obstruction of justice. The Department of Health’s latest epidemiology report offers insights into illnesses that affected the territory in 2025 and the response to them. Listen to these stories and more. Pictured: Winners and participants of the Junior Calypso Monarch Competition pose on stage with committee members at Carnival Village following the event’s return after seven years. Source: USVI Festivals/Rudy LaPlace  

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: The VI Department of Justice is using Alcohol Responsibility Month to highlight the role of parents in preventing youth alcohol use. Prosecutors are seeking to limit disclosure of sealed diversion records tied to government witness Morris Anselmi in the corruption case of Davidson and Sasha Charlemagne. Federal prosecutors are opposing efforts by former Police Commissioner Ray Martinez to set aside his conviction, arguing the evidence presented at trial fully supports the jury’s guilty verdict. Authorities have arrested a man on St. Croix accused of striking a tourist with a pipe in a daytime assault. Listen to these stories and more. Pictured: Attorney General Gordon Rhea attending the 2025 St. Croix Agriculture & Food Fair. Source: Government House - US Virgin Islands Facebook Page

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: A proposal to direct future hotel development proceeds into GERS is moving forward, as lawmakers weigh long-term financial impacts. Defense attorneys in the Charlemagne’s federal corruption case are seeking to restrict evidence at trial, arguing that references to former co-defendant Darin Richardson and a rival bidder could unfairly influence the jury. A St. Croix inmate previously ruled incompetent to stand trial is back in custody after escaping from the John Bell Adult Correctional Facility. Listen to these stories and more. Pictured: GERS Administrator Angel Dawson (left) reviews documents with Senator Avery Lewis (center) and Senate legal counsel Cynthia B. Moore during a Committee on Budget, Appropriations and Finance hearing discussing legislation to redirect future hotel proceeds to the retirement system. Source: Legislature of the USVI Facebook Page

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Students, community members, and officials gathered today on St. Croix to break ground on the new Central High School. A minimum wage increase to $12 an hour takes effect April 24 as part of a phased plan to raise wages across the Virgin Islands. Officials say new oversight measures are in place as the Paul E. Joseph Stadium project moves toward a July 2 contract deadline but a September 30 completion date. Listen to these stories and more. Pictured: VIDE Commissioner Dionne Wells-Hedrington (center) is joined by seniors Kaiden Ferris and Jahnyah Greenidge to break ground on the rebuild of the St. Croix Central High School which is slated for completion in December 2029. Source: Government House of the USVI Facebook Page

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Former senator and longtime public servant John A. Bell, passed away this morning at the age of 94 after a long battle with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. The Virgin Islands Energy Office launched the Virgin Islands Resiliency Grid Enhancement program, VIRGE, a new initiative designed to provide backup power solutions to vulnerable residents ahead of the 2026 hurricane season. Seniors from the St. Croix Central High School and the St. Croix Educational Complex were recognized at Government House during an Our Community Salutes ceremony, honoring their decision to enlist in the U.S. Armed Forces. Safiyah Wharton was crowned the 2026 St. Thomas Carnival Queen. Listen to these stories and more. Pictured: Former Senator John A. Bell stands beside the newly unveiled sign for the John A. Bell Adult Correctional Facility during the official renaming ceremony in 2022. Source: Government House of the USVI Facebook Page

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: The Northside Sportfishing Club is inviting community members to participate in a Hull Bay beach cleanup tomorrow as part of Earth Day activities and preparations for their 35th annual Bastille Day Kingfish Tournament. Jahmar Frederick, 32, was sentenced to two years in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. The Democratic Party of the Virgin Islands has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the government’s primary election process, with expedited hearings scheduled next week as the party seeks to block the current system and assert its right to select its own candidates. Listen to these stories and more.    Pictured: Hull Bay beach  Source: WTJX/Isabelle Teare 

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Senator Avery Lewis says he has already drafted legislation with the goal of providing tax relief on prescription drugs, as the governor weighs emergency measures to address rising medication costs. Months after her December 11, 2025 arrest, Cleo Taylor has pleaded not guilty in connection with multiple violent incidents following a competency hearing. Authorities on St. Croix are seeking the public’s assistance in finding 13-year-old Pashaneque Brewster, who was last seen Tuesday night in the Walter I.M. Hodge area. Listen to these stories and more. Pictured: Senator Avery Lewis chairs the Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs and Consumer Protection on March 23. Source: Legislature of the Virgin Islands Facebook Page  

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: DLCA is asking the court to compel the owner of Moe’s Service Station to provide records as part of an ongoing investigation into fuel pricing practices. Former Senator Steven Payne Sr. has been transferred to the Mayo Correctional Institution Annex in Florida to serve his 25-year prison sentence following his conviction for sexual battery on a minor. Governor Albert Bryan Jr. is weighing emergency measures to reduce costs on critical medications amid concerns over rising financial pressure on local pharmacies. Listen to these stories and more. Pictured: Moe’s Service Station in Estate Glynn, St. Croix Source: WTJX/Tom Eader  

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: The Virgin Islands Police Department is inviting the public to join free early-morning workouts aimed at promoting fitness, wellness, and stronger community ties. WAPA’s governing board approved an emergency plan to deploy temporary generators on St. John to address power reliability issues. A St. Thomas man is facing multiple charges after police say a domestic dispute escalated into a stabbing that left a woman seriously injured and hospitalized. Listen to these stories and more. Pictured: Officers and community members take part in early morning stretches during the department’s public workout initiative, held Monday-Friday at 5:30 a.m. Source: VIPD’s Facebook Page

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: We speak with Educational Complex senior Yomar Ortiz, who claimed his second Golden Gloves title in Florida. The Virgin Islands is grieving the passing of celebrated author and cultural historian Richard Schrader Sr. who passed away at the age of 90; we speak with his son, Joseph. A flood advisory has been issued across the territory as heavy rains and thunderstorms create hazardous weather conditions that are expected again tomorrow. Authorities are investigating the fatal shooting of 26-year-old Sylvester Christopher Jr., who was killed in an apparent ambush on St. Croix today that also left another man wounded. Listen to these stories and more. Pictured: Yomar Ortiz Source: Elizabeth Galvan Ortiz

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: We speak with St. Thomas swimmer Reagan Uszenski, following a strong performance at the 2026 CARIFTA Games; she captured 10 medals — eight golds and two silvers. The Department of Planning and Natural Resources is hosting its third annual Coral Reef Week on St. Croix featuring free, interactive events focused on public education and marine conservation. The Bureau of Internal Revenue is extending its hours of operation ahead of the April 15 tax deadline. Listen to these stories and more. Pictured: 14-year-old Reagan Uszenski competes in the 2026 CARIFTA Aquatic Championships Source: Kelly Uszenski Facebook page

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Our contributing reporter Isabelle Teare was at the Legislature today and recaps part of Committee of the Whole hearing, where lawmakers questioned WAPA officials over outages that impacted the St. Thomas–St. John district for more than two weeks. A deposition for Morris Anselmi is been scheduled for later this month in the federal fraud case against Davidson and Sasha Charlemagne, following Anselmi and Kimberly McCollum’s separate PPP fraud case moving toward pretrial diversion. Two men, including a VIPD community resource officer, were arrested and charged in connection with the armed robbery of a teenager on St. Croix. Listen to these stories and more. Pictured: WAPA CEO Karl Knight engages attendees ahead of the Committee of the Whole hearing at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall. Photo Credit: WTJX/Isabelle Teare

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: A man aboard the Celebrity Beyond was arrested by federal agents on St. Thomas after allegedly recording individuals inside a cruise ship bathroom using a hidden camera device. Ahead of their appearance before lawmakers, WAPA restored stable power service across St. Thomas and St. John. Residents are being invited to take part in a public hearing tomorrow regarding the future of solid waste management. Listen to these stories and more. Pictured: The Celebrity Beyond Photo Credit: Celebrity Cruises

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Tropical Shipping opened a new administrative and warehouse facility on St. Croix. Police are warning of a rise in vehicle thefts on St. Croix, particularly targeting women and Hyundai and Kia vehicles, while also urging the community to come forward with information as officers work to address a spike in recent crime. A St. Thomas company, B & B Manufacturing, is suing the government for more than $116,000, claiming excise taxes were unlawfully collected under an unconstitutional system. Listen to these stories and more. Pictured: Tropical Shipping representatives cut the ribbon to their new administrative and warehouse facility, joined by contractor James Benton, pictured in the back row. Photo Credit: WTJX/Jamar Hewlett

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: 52-year-old Mohammad Suid was extradited to St. Croix after allegedly using a worthless check to defraud a shipping company. Public Works Commissioner Derek Gabriel is pushing back on rumors of an FBI search, saying the claims are false and that operations at the department continue as normal. Lawmakers have advanced a bill requiring paid leave for parents of children with disabilities. Heavy Easter travel is expected at local airports, with officials urging passengers to arrive early due to longer wait times, especially on St. Thomas. Listen to these stories and more.   Pictured: Mohammad Suid is escorted by detectives after arriving on a Delta flight to St. Croix on Friday, March 27, where he was taken into custody in connection with a worthless check investigation. Photo Credit: WTJX/Marcellina Ventura-Douglas

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Parking rates at the government parking lot on Strand Street in Christiansted will increase starting May 4, with officials saying the added revenue will fund maintenance and improvements. During an emergency meeting the WAPA board directed management to develop and present a plan to address the territory’s ongoing power crisis, including both emergency and temporary generation solutions by April 8. Meanwhile, lawmakers are calling WAPA leadership before the Legislature next week to provide answers and accountability for the ongoing power issues in the St. Thomas-St. John district. Governor Albert Bryan Jr. is urging residents to reflect and show gratitude during the Easter holidays. Listen to these stories and more. Pictured: Rates to park in the Government lot on Strand Street in Christiansted will increase beginning May 4. Photo Credit: WTJX/Marcellina Ventura-Douglas

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Accomplished rapper, record producer, and actor Busta Rhymes will be one of the headliners for the 74th annual St. Thomas Carnival Village, as the Division of Festivals unveils this year’s lineup featuring a slate of local, regional, and international artists. The GERS Board has approved a second $20 million round of funding for its loan program for active members. Police are investigating the shooting death of 41-year-old Emmett Bramble Jr. who was killed last evening in the Sunny Isles area on St. Croix. And two men were arrested in separate incidents after leading police on a high-speed chase. Listen to these stories and more. Pictured: Busta Rhymes Photo Credit: The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has tapped IRB Director Joel Lee to lead the Casino Control Commission ahead of the retirement of its chairman Marvin Pickering. Chief District Judge Robert Molloy issued a mixed ruling in the John Doe sexual abuse lawsuit filed against the government and former CAHS school officials. Governor Albert Bryan Jr. is rejecting calls for a state of emergency amid prolonged outages in the St. Thomas–St. John district, as residents protest demanding accountability and reliable service from WAPA. Listen to these stories and more. Pictured: Governor Albert Bryan Jr and IRB Director Joel Lee Photo Credit: Government House of the Virgin Islands  

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Experts say the track at Ivanna Eudora Kean High School is unsafe for athletes, but officials are at odds over whether to move forward with repairs to the track now or fold the project into the larger FEMA-funded school rebuild. Keith Smith, president of the Virgin Islands Track and Field Federation and father of track star Michelle Smith, warns that waiting years will sideline a generation of athletes, but Craig Benjamin, the executive director for the Bureau of School Construction and Maintenance, is concerned about funding a brand new track that he says may be ripped up in coming years. The Virgin Islands Port Authority board announced that Ava Penn will soon take over as interim director, following the news of Carlton Dowe’s sudden retirement amidst federal bank fraud charges. And lawmakers got another sobering update this week on the state of the territory’s hospitals, while also hearing testimony on the recent integration of the territory’s two hospitals. Listen to these stories and more. Pictured: The track at Ivanna Eudora Kean High School on St. Thomas.   Photo Credit: WTJX/Jordan Petty

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: We speak with our chief reporter Tom Eader who was in the courtroom as Darin Richardson, former COO for the Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority was sentenced to three years in prison following his conviction last year of fraud and money laundering. The parents of a student who was placed in a chokehold by a school monitor at the St. Croix Educational Complex High School are looking to press charges, meanwhile Education Commissioner Dionne Wells-Hedrington says the monitor has been placed on leave as they investigate the incident. And WAPA says residents in the St. Thomas/St. John district who were expecting an end to rotational power yesterday will have to wait a little longer, with full restoration now expected this evening. Listen to these stories and more. Pictured: Darin Richardson, the former Chief Operating Officer for the Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority, enters District Court on St. Thomas alongside supporters for his sentencing. Photo Credit: WTJX/Roshan Sookram

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Residents protested and questioned Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority CEO Karl Knight over repeated outages and years of unreliable service during a town hall meeting on St. John last night. Representatives from the Department of Homeland Security say last week’s immigration enforcement operation on St. Croix was part of a “scheduled consensual encounter,” but the videos circulating online tell a very different story. And a man has been extradited to St. Thomas to face fraud charges after he allegedly impersonated a contractor hired by the Department of Health and stole more than $400,000. Listen to these stories and more. Pictured: A protester stands outside the Julius E. Sprauve School on St. John, where the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority held a Town Hall on St. John last night. Photo Credit: WTJX/Dante Morón

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: We speak with WNBA star and St. Thomas native Aliyah Boston, who returned home over the weekend to host her 2026 Girls Basketball Clinic. The long-promised rebuild and modernization of public schools across the territory is now moving from planning to “visible progress,” says Government House, with construction starting at the Bertha C. Boschulte Middle School this week and the groundbreaking for the Charlotte Amalie High School and the St. Croix Central High School set for April. And women veterans in the territory were honored during a ceremony at Government House on St. Thomas. Listen to these stories and more. Pictured: WNBA star Aliyah Boston coaches two young athletes during her 2026 Girls Basketball Clinic on St. Thomas. Photo credit: Rudy LaPlace for the Aliyah Boston Foundation

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: VIPD issued a series of updates on recent crimes in the territory, including an attempted robbery on St. Thomas that left the suspect dead and a string of burglaries at St. Croix businesses. We speak with the owner of Aquaholic Beach Bar and Grill, one of the businesses targeted on March 19. Carlton Dowe, the soon to be former Virgin Islands Port Authority Executive Director, will be contesting the allegations against him, according to a notice filed by his attorney. And WAPA CEO Karl Knight says the rotational power outages in the St. Thomas/St. John District are expected to continue until Wednesday, after a key generating unit failed last Thursday leaving the system unable to meet demand. Listen to these stories and more. Pictured: Aquaholic Beach Bar and Grill, one of the businesses targeted in a string of burglaries on St. Croix last week. Photo Credit: WTJX/Ato Hodge

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Virgin Islands Port Authority Executive Director Carlton Dowe has been indicted on federal fraud charges as he simultaneously announces plans to retire from his position. WNBA star Aliyah Boston is hosting a girls basketball clinic on St. Thomas this weekend, focusing on skill development, mentorship and giving back to the community. A portion of Midland Road on St. Croix will be closed Saturday morning to allow residents to safely carry out a community cleanup effort. Listen to these stories and more.   Pictured: VIPA Executive Director Carlton Dowe walks outside the Ron De Lugo Federal Building United States Courthouse today after being indicted on bank fraud. Photo Credit: WTJX/Roshan Sookram

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Pearl B. Larsen PreK-8 School was closed today after an electrical issue disrupted power to the campus. Despite earlier opposition from DPNR, senators approved a scaled-back rezoning plan for Beeston Hill, allowing housing development while eliminating the commercial use that raised concerns. DLCA has introduced stricter documentation requirements for fuel price increases to ensure transparency and prevent unjustified hikes. Lawmakers have moved to subpoena officials and contractors tied to the Paul E. Joseph Stadium project ahead of a rescheduled April 20 oversight hearing. Listen to these stories and more. Pictured: The Pearl B. Larsen PreK-8 School Photo Credit: WTJX/Jamar Hewlett

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: DLCA issued a reminder to fuel retailers across the territory that they must get government approval before raising fuel prices by submitting a formal request including the proposed increase, the date of fuel delivery, and supporting documentation such as invoices showing higher costs. Senate Vice President Kenneth Gittens plans to introduce legislation next month that would require property owners to maintain trees and brush along the roads adjacent to their land. And we speak with Dior Parsons, the President of Society 340, who coordinated an effort that provided some St. John residents with grocery store gift cards to assist with food replacement after the island was without power for over 48 hours. Listen to these stories and more. Photo credit: WTJX/Jose Bultes

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: The Department of Planning and Natural Resources opposes a request to rezone nearly 16 acres in Beeston Hill for a 24-unit housing development during a Legislature Committee of the Whole hearing, noting it conflicts with the Comprehensive Land and Water Use Plan and urges the usage of existing residential development tools instead. Power was restored to St. John around midnight following a weekend outage that WAPA says was caused by deliberate vandalism to critical infrastructure. Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has ordered fuel conservation measures across government agencies in anticipation of potential economic impacts tied to global energy instability stemming from the war in Iran. Listen to these stories and more. Pictured: Territorial Planner Leia LaPlace-Matthew Photo Credit: Legislature of the Virgin Islands Facebook Page

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Lime Out St. Thomas in Lindbergh Bay has been named one of TIME Magazine’s top travel destinations, bringing international attention to the Virgin Islands’ popular floating taco and cocktail spot. WAPA officials point to suspected deliberate damage to a transmission line as the reason for a power outage that left St. John without electricity over the weekend. Federal prosecutors have filed additional sentencing arguments against former VIHFA executive Darin Richardson ahead of his March 26 sentencing. Police on St. Croix are asking for the public’s help locating 13-year-old Sophia Guandolo aka Bamboo, who was last seen March 12 in Estate Mountain. Listen to these stories and more. Pictured: Lime Out St. Thomas in Lindbergh Bay Photo Credit: Bryson Gamble

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: We speak with our contributing reporter Isabelle Teare, who was in the courtroom for today’s hearing where Magistrate Judge Julie Smith-Todman tightened pretrial release restrictions on St. Thomas restaurateur Brett “Mac” McClafferty by barring him and his businesses from posting about the facts of his criminal case on social media, while still allowing him to declare his innocence and campaign for Senate. Lieutenant Governor Tregenza Roach is reminding Virgin Islands homeowners that the deadline to apply for or renew Homestead property tax credits for the 2026 tax year is March 25. The University of the Virgin Islands is inviting the community to its 34th Annual Afternoon on the Green on St. Thomas. Listen to these stories and more. Pictured: Brett “Mac” McClafferty raises his hand while exiting Magistrate Court on St. Thomas after Judge Julie Smith-Todman  tightened his pretrial release restrictions related to posting on social media. Photo Credit: WTJX/Isabelle Teare

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: CAHS senior and Girl Scout Ka’Nylah Scatliffe served as honorary Governor for the Day at Government House, joining Governor Albert Bryan Jr. for activities highlighting youth leadership during Girl Scout Week and Women’s History Month. Senators held legislation that would grant greater autonomy to the Virgin Islands Lottery. Prosecutors are asking the Superior Court to order St. Thomas restaurant owner Brett “Mac” McClafferty to show cause why he should not face sanctions for allegedly violating pretrial release conditions by posting about his criminal case on social media. Listen to these stories and more. Pictured: Ka’Nylah Scatliffe served as Honorary Governor for the Day at Government House Photo Credit: Government House of the USVI

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: DPNR is asking for the public’s help in locating a handcrafted statue honoring one of the Virgin Islands’ historic Fireburn Queens that was stolen from the Fort Frederik Museum. Sexual assault charges against St. Thomas entertainer Jefferson “Big Daddy Jeff” or “BDJ” Faustin have been dismissed once again, this time days before the case was set to go to trial. The Election System of the Virgin Islands is hosting training sessions for individuals considering a run for office, explaining the nomination process and requirements ahead of the 2026 election cycle. Listen to these stories and more.   Pictured: Two of the three handcrafted mahogany Fire Burn Queen statues commissioned for Fort Frederik in honor of the 150th Anniversary of Emancipation.   Photo Credit: Department of Planning and Natural Resources 

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: VIWMA implemented new hours at the Mon Bijou bin site on St. Croix from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with the gate locked after hours to prevent illegal dumping. VIHFA is inviting residents to register for a March 18 webinar explaining how first-time homebuyers can access funding for mortgage assistance through the agency’s homeownership programs. St. Thomas businessman Brett “Mac” McClafferty filed a civil lawsuit against Banco Popular, alleging the bank’s actions led to his arrest in a fraud investigation involving nearly nine hundred thousand dollars in disputed banking transactions. Listen to these stories and more.   Pictured: The Mon Bijou bin site on St. Croix will now operate from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Photo Credit: WTJX/Jamar Hewlett

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Lawmakers respond to an Inspector General audit of the Virgin Islands Taxicab Commission which uncovered missing medallions, licensing failures, and weak oversight. We speak with Senator Avery Lewis about a potential committee hearing and Senator Angel Bolques about his proposal to modernize the agency’s administrative systems. The Anguilla Landfill on St. Croix reopened after emergency crews spent the weekend battling a fire that forced the temporary closure of the facility. WAPA sent a second crew of line workers to Jamaica to assist with post Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts. Listen to these stories and more.   Pictured: Senators Avery Lewis and Angel Bolques during a town hall meeting concerning the operation of taxi services on the island of St. John on October 14, 2025. Photo Credit: Legislature of the Virgin Islands Facebook Page

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Students at Lew Muckle Elementary School received new library books today after the Altona Lagoon Book Club donated about $1,700 worth of reading materials to support literacy. Superior Court Judge Denise M. Francois ordered a mistrial in the kidnapping and torture trial against Troy Harrigan following the shooting death of his co-defendant Desie Henry Jr. on St. Thomas. DPNR says Bluebeard's Beach and Sapphire Beach on St. Thomas are currently unsafe for swimming or fishing due to elevated bacteria levels. Governor Albert Bryan Jr. says federal officials are proposing a Washington, D.C. summit to address the dispute between the U.S. and British Virgin Islands over new charter yacht fees and licensing rules.  Listen to these stories and more.   Pictured left to right in back: Altona Lagoon Book Club members Leonor Gillette, Rashida Rawlins (Lew Muckle School Librarian), Susan Ross, Margaret Simpson, Janine Crump (School Counselor), Laura Candit, Raelyn Cambell pose with Lew Muckle Elementary School students.   Photo Credit: WTJX/Glenroy Roberts Sr.

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: A homicide investigation is underway on St. Thomas after 32-year-old Desie Henry Jr., who was on trial in a kidnapping and torture case, was shot and killed this morning in the Paul M. Pearson Gardens housing community. Visiting District Judge Mark Kearney set a trial date in the federal fraud case against Davidson and Sasha Charlemagne. The Virgin Islands Folklife Festival is returning this week with a series of events celebrating the territory’s music, storytelling, crafts, and cultural traditions during Virgin Islands History Month. Listen to these stories and more.   Pictured: Desie Henry Jr. Photo Credit: Carl R. Williams  

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Florine Audain-Hassell of St. Croix resigned from the Virgin Islands Board of Elections effective March 5. DPNR is launching a month-long Virgin Islands History Month speaker series highlighting cultural figures who helped shape the territory’s heritage. Visiting District Judge Mark Kearney set March 26 for the sentencing of former VIHFA COO Darin Richardson while also addressing motions and scheduling issues in the related federal fraud case involving Davidson and Sasha Charlemagne. Listen to these stories and more.   Pictured: Florine Audain-Hassell participates in an October 14, 2025 meeting at the Election System office on St. Thomas. Photo Credit: WTJX/Jose Bultes

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Former Sports, Parks and Recreation Commissioner Calvert White began serving his five-year federal prison sentence at the Federal Correctional Institution of Miami after being convicted of bribery and honest services wire fraud. Governor Albert Bryan Jr. is asking Virgin Islanders to provide receipts and documentation to help the territory secure a federal waiver from new postal fees that have increased shipping costs resulting from the suspension of the de minimis exemption. We speak with Senator Marvin Blyden who is urging local gas retailers not to use global tensions as justification for keeping fuel prices high, urging regulators to monitor potential price gouging and ensure consumers are not unfairly burdened despite shifts in global oil markets. Listen to these stories and more. Pictured: Federal Correctional Institution of Miami Photo Credit: Federal Bureau of Prisons website

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: A new class of firefighter-EMTs officially joined the ranks of Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services, graduating with a 100% national EMT certification pass rate. The Department of Human Services issued a Safe Haven public notice regarding a newborn baby girl lawfully relinquished on St. Croix, directing any unknown biological father to assert parental rights within 20 days. The Waste Management Authority is implementing new daily operating hours and locking the Mon Bijou bin site gate after 7:00 p.m. beginning March 9 to curb illegal dumping. Listen to these stories and more.

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Senator Kenneth Gittens voted against Governor Albert Bryan Jr.’s renomination of three members to the Port Authority board stating that he was not persuaded that they met the legal standard for “exceptional service” to serve beyond two terms. The Water and Power Authority board approves a $2.8 million increase to its Itron smart meter contract to accelerate deployment across the territory. A federal jury convicts a BVI man of possessing a counterfeit U.S. permanent resident card following a trial on St. Thomas before visiting District Court Judge Mark Kearney. After more than a decade of federal oversight, the Virgin Islands Police Department announces it has achieved compliance with its court-ordered consent decree. Listen to these stories and more.