WTJX Virgin Islands Public Broadcasting System

02/09/2026

Healthcare is an ecosystem. Patients, families, insurers, Medicaid, government agencies, Human Services, policymakers and the hospitals themselves all have responsibilities. When one part fails to perform its role, the consequences frequently arrive at the hospital.

There is a tendency to speak about our hospitals primarily when something goes wrong. That creates an incomplete picture.

Every day, Virgin Islanders receive emergency treatment, undergo surgery, deliver babies, receive dialysis, obtain diagnostic testing and receive countless other services within this system. Much of that work never becomes a headline.

Dr. Jerry R. Smith is the Chairman of the Virgin Islands Government Hospital and Health Facilities Corporation.

02/09/2026

Neville James hosts the Candidates Speak and is joined by Elizabeth Hansen Watley, Independent candidate for the Legislature – St. Croix.

02/09/2026

Neville James hosts The Candidates Speak and is joined by Harriet Mercer, Republican candidate for the Board of Elections – St. Thomas.

02/09/2026

Board of Elections Chair Raymond Williams said the ruling was in the best interest of voters. “I think the judge’s ruling was right on time and right on point,” he said. Williams also said having two ballots could disenfranchise voters who are accustomed to voting on a single ballot. “Our responsibility is to ensure that every elector has a fair opportunity to vote with clarity,” he said.

Elections System to use single ballot for delegate to Congress and local races after court rejects Mary Moorhead’s petition for separate ballot.

01/09/2026

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Senator Carla Joseph is pressing for more details on the emergency that prompted a $3 million transfer to the Waste Management Authority without prior legislative approval, pointing to a 2025 emergency allocation for SNAP benefits when authorization was sought prior to using $2.7 million from the Budget Stabilization Fund.
Horse Racing Commission chairman Hugo Hodge Jr. says lawmakers also bear responsibility for the impasse surrounding the canceled Labor Day races, while Senate Majority Leader Kurt Vialet maintains the Legislature’s decision to further review the Southland Gaming agreement should not have prevented the race day from moving forward.
A State of Emergency is now in effect on St. Croix as the government keeps additional resources in place while WAPA works to stabilize the island’s potable water system and restore service.
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On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Senator Carla Joseph is pressing for more details on the emergency that prompted a $3 million transfer to the Waste Management Authority without prior legislative approval, pointing to a 2025 emergency allocation for SNAP benefits when authorization was sought prior...

01/09/2026

Neville James hosts The Candidates Speak and is joined by Dr. Vincent H.A. Gordon Jr., Independent candidate for the Board of Education – St. Croix.

01/09/2026

Neville James is back, and is joined by Jadriel John of JJ Fishing Adventures as they discuss his love and passion for fishing.

31/08/2026

Frederiksted Health Care Inc. is suing Neighborhood Pharmacy LLC, alleging the pharmacy improperly handled transactions under a federal drug pricing program and breached a longstanding contract, resulting in underpayments that may exceed $5 million.

Neighborhood Pharmacy disputes the allegations. Through its attorney, Kye Walker, the pharmacy says it has complied with the contract and its amendments and that FHC has acknowledged owing the pharmacy millions of dollars.

Frederiksted Health Care Inc. alleges improper charges under federal drug pricing program; pharmacy attorney says FHC is trying to offset money it owes the pharmacy.

31/08/2026

On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Public Works officials are exploring the possibility of constructing a new pedestrian bridge at the site of the now demolished Addelita Cancryn bridge on St. Thomas.
A boil-water advisory remains in effect as WAPA rebuilds depleted reserves and gradually restores pressure across St. Croix, despite potable water production resuming following a weekend of separate water and wastewater emergencies.
Former OMB Director Jenifer O’Neal has been transferred to FCI Marianna, in Marianna, Florida as she serves her seven-year public corruption sentence while her appeal remains pending.
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On today’s WTJX Radio NewsFeed: Public Works officials are exploring the possibility of constructing a new pedestrian bridge at the site of the now demolished Addelita Cancryn bridge on St. Thomas.

30/08/2026

Under the agreement, Angelo Javier Carmona, who was charged as an adult, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and to one count of possession of ammunition, during a robbery gone bad on June 5, 2025, on the Christiansted boardwalk. The prosecution agreed to recommend incarceration of up to 10 years on the manslaughter count and up to seven years on the ammunition count, as set by statute, and to dismiss the remaining counts with prejudice. Carmona could receive a maximum sentence of up to 17 years if the counts are run consecutively. Sentencing is scheduled for October 13.

Teen defendant Angelo Carmona pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the 2025 killing of Jordan Jones, three days before he was set to stand trial on murder charges.