Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Joanie Phillip, a 6th grade teacher at Ricardo Richards Elementary School, has been named the Virgin Islands State Teacher of the Year. Dispute is growing over the Virgin Islands Port Authority’s proposed airport redevelopment plan, as major airlines challenge the billion-dollar public-private partnership while VIPA defends the project and its ongoing negotiations. A St. Croix woman is facing multiple charges after police say a domestic dispute escalated into an alleged assault involving knives, property damage, and a forced entry into an apartment. Listen to these stories and more. Pictured: Newly crowned 2027–2028 Virgin Islands State Teacher of the Year Joanie Phillip of Ricardo Richards Elementary School smiles as she is sashed during a recognition ceremony at Government House on St. Croix. Source: VIDE

Monday, June 8, 2026

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Students on St. John now have access to the territory's first STEAM Innovation Center, a new educational hub designed to prepare young Virgin Islanders for careers in technology, arts, engineering, artificial intelligence, and other emerging fields. Police are investigating a deadly shooting at Luna Bar in Peter's Rest on St. Croix that left two men dead and two others wounded, marking the territory's 16th and 17th homicides of the year. Detectives are seeking information after armed, masked suspects reportedly forced their way into a Bovoni residence, assaulted the homeowner, and stole cash and jewelry before fleeing. Listen to these stories and more.   Pictured: Students explore hands-on science and technology opportunities at the newly opened STEAM Innovation Center at Julius E. Sprauve School on St. John.   Source: Government House of the USVI

Friday, June 5, 2026

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: University of Georgia standout and Virgin Islands athlete Michelle Smith is headed to the NCAA Championships after another dominant performance, while fellow Virgin Islands athletes continue to shine at the collegiate level. We recap day one (June 4) in the petition for injunction for protection against domestic violence filed against former Senator and delegate to Congress candidate Janelle Sarauw with actual courtroom testimony; the judge making his decision today. Motorists on St. Croix are being advised to expect temporary delays this weekend as crews return to complete final roadway striping and lane markings at the East Airport Road intersection along the Melvin Evans Highway. Listen to these stories and more. Pictured: Virgin Islands Sports Ambassador Michelle Smith celebrates qualifying for the 2026 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships after advancing in both the 400-meter hurdles and the 4x400-meter relay at the NCAA East Regional Championships while competing for the University of Georgia. Source: The Virgin Islands Track & Field Federation

Thursday, June 4, 2026

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: A St. John man is facing charges including vehicular homicide and child neglect after investigators concluded his six-year-old daughter was not properly restrained when a water truck overturned and slid down an embankment, resulting in her death earlier this year. A federal appeals court has revived charges against Richardson Dangleben Jr. in the 2023 killing of VIPD Detective Delberth Phipps Jr. while leaving in place a lower court ruling that prevents prosecutors from seeking the death penalty. Senate Vice President Kenneth Gittens is demanding accountability after learning auditors conducting WAPA's long-awaited forensic audit allegedly encountered delays, missing records, and resistance while seeking information. Listen to these stories and more.   Pictured: Emergency responders work at the scene of a January 31 crash on Centerline Road on St. John after a water truck overturned, struck a utility pole, and plunged approximately 300 feet down an embankment.   Source: VIPD

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Antilles School seniors Halina Diehl and Emma Walters are taking their sailing talents to the collegiate level, earning spots on the sailing teams at Cornell University and the University of Pennsylvania. Investigators are working to determine the cause of a vessel fire at Compass Point Marina in St. Thomas that left one dog dead and damaged a docked boat. A multimillion-dollar Water Island development proposal, that the administration says would create jobs and improve infrastructure while preserving public access to Honeymoon Beach, is headed to the Legislature for review. Listen to these stories and more. Pictured: Antilles School seniors Emma Walters, left, and Halina Diehl pose on campus after announcing their collegiate sailing commitments to the University of Pennsylvania and Cornell University respectively. Source: WTJX/ Dante Morón