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James Weber III appeals disqualification from delegate race, requests Board of Elections hearing
3+ hour, 48+ min ago (146+ words) WTJX Newsfeed James Weber III appeals disqualification from delegate race, requests Board of Elections hearing ST. CROIX " Former Senator James Weber III is challenging his disqualification from the race for delegate to Congress, arguing that filing his nomination petition in…...
Certified candidates pull lots in both districts ahead of Democratic Party primary election
2+ hour, 39+ min ago (336+ words) WTJX Newsfeed Certified candidates pull lots in both districts ahead of Democratic Party primary election ST. CROIX " Democratic candidates seeking various public offices selected their ballot positions for the August 1 primary election Friday during separate castings of lots simultaneously held…...
Bondi doubles down on handling of Epstein files in testimony to Congress
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (1115+ words) Updated May 29, 2026 at 1: 42 PM AST Former Attorney General Pam Bondi testified Friday before House lawmakers that she is "proud" of the Department of Justice's record and "commitment to transparency" under her tenure. "The bottom line is: justice and transparency in…...
Election amendments pass during Senate session on felon eligibility, campaign finance, early voting
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (111+ words) WTJX Newsfeed Election amendments pass during Senate session on felon eligibility, campaign finance, early voting ST. CROIX " The Legislature of the Virgin Islands approved Bill No. 36-0236 as amended Thursday in the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall on St. Thomas after senators…...
Legislature approves bill authorizing controlled burning of green waste at landfills as last option
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (91+ words) WTJX Newsfeed Legislature approves bill authorizing controlled burning of green waste at landfills as last option ST. CROIX " The Legislature of the Virgin Islands approved a bill during legislative session Thursday on St. Thomas authorizing the Waste Management Authority to…...
Lawrence Boschulte resigns from Board of Elections to run for Senate
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (236+ words) WTJX Newsfeed Lawrence Boschulte resigns from Board of Elections to run for Senate ST. CROIX " Lawrence Boschulte resigned from the Virgin Islands Board of Elections to pursue a seat in the Legislature after an election official determined a local law…...
DPVI certifies candidates, leaves off Monsanto, three others; updates list after approving Cawthron
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (221+ words) Cawthron, a St. John resident, was initially denied certification because there was no vacancy for the Board of Education seat she sought, Burke said. "The one individual who was running for the Board of Education from St. John; there's no…...
Prospects fade for imminent end to Iran war as attacks restart
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (805+ words) The prospect of an imminent agreement to end the war in Iran faded Tuesday as Israel said it was intensifying attacks in Lebanon against Iran-backed Hezbollah and the U. S. military struck Iranian boats and missile launch sites. U. S. Central Command Spokesman Capt....
Jed John Hope disqualified from running for delegate to Congress; 97 signatures short on STX petition
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (98+ words) WTJX Newsfeed Jed John Hope disqualified from running for delegate to Congress; 97 signatures short on STX petition ST. CROIX " Jed John Hope has been disqualified as an aspirant for delegate to Congress after failing to collect the required number of…...
Judge dismisses two election suits filed by prospective candidates, leaving third challenge pending
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (90+ words) WTJX Newsfeed Judge dismisses two election suits filed by prospective candidates, leaving third challenge pending ST. CROIX " A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed two lawsuits challenging different aspects of the 2026 election process. The legal dispute is connected to an April…...