Analyze This with Neville James

Part 2 - On Analyze This, Neville James continues the discussion on WAPA’s aging infrastructure, the financial toll outages and power surges place on residents, the need for leadership and long-term planning, and possible solutions ranging from surge protection assistance for low-income households to decentralized generation, battery storage, solar development, and other alternative energy options.

Part 1 - On Analyze This, Neville James discusses WAPA’s longstanding reliability issues, the need for modernization and decentralized energy solutions, and the financial strain repeated outages place on Virgin Islanders through damaged appliances, generator expenses, and everyday disruption.

Part 2 - Dr. Letitia Henry, author of “Unda Da Baobab Tree” joins Neville James to discuss her book.

Part 1 - Steve Lowe, founder of Estate Shield VI, joins Neville James to discuss estate family planning in the Virgin Islands.

Part 2 - On Analyze This with Neville James, the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority provides an update on delayed restoration efforts, outlining a rotational outage schedule for St. Thomas and St. John as crews work to bring Unit 15 back online.

Part 1 - Neville James is joined by guest Dwayne Alexander, Executive Director of the Virgin Islands Housing Authority, as they discuss VIHA’s 24-month plan and vision for the future.

Part 2 - Host Neville James is joined by cultural advocate Camille "King Derby" Macedon and calypsonian Maurice “King Generic” Benjamin, and they reflect on community support and their personal journeys in music and mentorship.

Part 1 - Host Neville James is joined by guest Dwayne Henry to discuss the cultural significance of Caribbean music and the need to strengthen music education in local schools.

Part 2 - Neville James is joined by guests Liza Margolis and J.P. DeJongh as they discuss the upcoming Spring Fling block party at Nisky Center aimed at revitalizing community engagement and supporting local businesses.

Part 1 - Host Neville James is joined by guests Dr. Pamela Moolenar-Worsey and Tamara James discussing the upcoming 4th Annual 13D Business Leadership Lecture, highlighting futurist Nicholas Badminton and encouraging community engagement with forward-thinking ideas.

Part 2 - “Table Talk” continues with Neville James, Dr. Pat Morris, Donald "Ducks" Cole, and Dwayne Henry discussing global economic issues, including the U.S. dollar’s role as a reserve currency and how geopolitical conflicts tied to oil impact the Virgin Islands, connecting global dynamics to local challenges, especially the long-standing energy crisis with WAPA, emphasizing decades of deferred maintenance, missed opportunities, and the urgent need for modernization and renewable energy solutions.

Part 1 - Neville James receives a weather update from the National Weather Service. He is then joined by guests Malik Sekou, Dwayne Henry, and Pat Morris for “Table Talk” as they discuss U.S. politics, economic policy, conflicting messaging about Iran amid rising global tensions and geopolitical and economic concerns while also addressing local Virgin Islands issues like high fuel costs, infrastructure problems, and ongoing power outages affecting residents.

Part 2 - On this episode of Analyze This, Neville James leads a spirited discussion with lawmakers, environmental advocates, and officials on the complexities of waste management in the Virgin Islands, focusing on the proposed use of air curtain incinerators. Guests debate the balance between urgent landfill challenges, environmental health, and long-term sustainability, while emphasizing the need for integrated solutions like composting and stronger regulatory oversight.

Part 1 - On this episode of Analyze This, host Neville James is joined by Senator Ray Fonseca and community advocates to discuss the controversial proposal to install air curtain incinerators at Virgin Islands landfills under Bill 36-0232. Guests raise concerns about public health, environmental impacts, and lack of community input, while promoting alternatives like composting and mulching as more sustainable solutions.

Part 2 - Host Neville James wraps up his discussion with by Dr. Noreen Michael and Dr. Laverne Raxter, emphasizing their cancer study’s outreach, eligibility, confidentiality, and $25 incentive for participants while encouraging community involvement. He then shifts to a wide-ranging conversation with Lola Willis, covering sports history, NCAA tournament insights, Virgin Islands athletes, alongside a discussion of inflation concerns and rising costs.

Part 1 - Host Neville James is joined by Dr. Noreen Michael and Dr. Laverne Raxter from the Caribbean Exploratory Research Center (CERC) as they discuss a new cancer research study in the U.S. Virgin Islands, focusing on data collection from cancer survivors, environmental risks, and collaboration with Puerto Rico institutions.

Part 2 - Neville James, Camille "King Derby" Macedon and Maurice “King Generic” Benjamin continue their conversation reflecting on Virgin Islands culture, music history, and personal experiences performing across St. Croix, St. Thomas, and beyond.

Part 1 - Shomari Moorehead, President of Our Town Frederiksted, Inc., joins Neville James to discuss the upcoming Rhythms at Sunset concert and highlighting the success of the series along with efforts to revitalize the town through culture, music, and community engagement. Later in the show, Camille "King Derby" Macedon and calypsonian Maurice “King Generic” Benjamin join Neville in cultural conversations reflecting on the global appreciation of Virgin Islands music compared to local support and emphasizing the need to value and preserve local culture.

Part 2 - Host Neville James wraps up his discussion with Denise Muller Lake. Liza Margolis, from LJM Consulting and Latasha Edwards from UVI join Neville in a discussion about the UVI CELL Teen Entrepreneur Program, which teaches high school students business skills, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy through online learning and mentorship.

Part 1 - Host Neville James speaks with Denise Muller Lake about her role at the University of the Virgin Islands and the 2026 Summer Bridge Program, highlighting her background as a former student-athlete.

Part 2 - Table Talk continues with Neville James and guests Dr. Pat Morris, Malik Sekou, Dwayne Henry, and Donald “Ducks” Cole with discussions about economic development and governance in the U.S. Virgin Islands, support for small vendors through the St. Thomas Carnival microloan program, the need for better infrastructure and reliable utilities, and debates about municipal government versus the current territorial system.

Part 1 - Host Neville James is joined by guests Malik Sekou, Dr. Pat Morris, Donald “Ducks” Cole, and Dwayne Henry for Table Talk as they discuss the ongoing power outages in St. John and the long delays in implementing backup generators and infrastructure improvements originally proposed after the 2017 hurricanes.

Part 2 - Neville James continues the conversation with guests Olaf “Bronco” Hendricks and Willard Tutein, reflecting on the cultural and community history surrounding the iconic Brow Soda and life in the Hillside and Christiansted neighborhoods of St. Croix.

Part 1 -Host Neville James reminisces about the iconic local soft drink Brow Soda and the memories of the long-neck glass bottles delivered by truck around St. Croix. Stan Joines calls in to discuss the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade tomorrow in Christiansted, outlining the parade route, community groups participating, and the volunteer effort behind organizing the event. Historian Olaf “Bronco” Hendricks joins Neville to discuss the historical Brow Soda factory, early soda-bottling operations and the cultural community that grew around them.

Part 2 - Neville James continues the conversation with cultural advocate Camille "King Derby" Macedon and calypsonian Maurice “King Generic” Benjamin along with caller Ron Phillips, as they share detailed stories about historic horse racing in the Virgin Islands, Caribbean music and culture, mentorship that shapes decades of performances and collaborations across the region.

Part 1 - Host Neville James enjoys music and conversation before getting a weather update from the National Weather Service. He is then joined by cultural advocate Camille "King Derby" Macedon and calypsonian Maurice “King Generic” Benjamin for a conversation about the Virgin Islands’ population growth, music scene, and horse-racing culture, reflecting on figures like Emil “Milo” Francis and the territory’s cultural history.

Part 2 - Neville James continues the conversation with Eric Sonnier (Executive Director) and Sydney Paul (Director of Marketing) from the UVI Research and Technology Park about plans to develop land across from the University of the Virgin Islands, focusing first on agricultural infrastructure such as cold storage, processing facilities, and potential conference space to support farmers and business tourism on St. Croix. Neville then transitions to sports discussion with Lolo Willis, analyzing an 83-point performance by Bam Adebayo and comparing it to historic scoring games by Kobe Bryant and Wilt Chamberlain.

Part 1 - Host Neville James reflects on his birthday and local history. He is joined by Eric Sonnier (Executive Director) and Sydney Paul (Director of Marketing) from the UVI Research and Technology Park, who discuss initiatives such as the Startup Battle competition, STEM after-school programs across public schools, and youth science events designed to encourage technology and innovation among students.

Part 2 - Neville James continues his conversation with Chairman Marvin L. Pickering and Vice-Chair Carolyn P. Hermon-Percell from the Virgin Islands Casino Control Commission, including internet gaming legislation and the possibility of expanding casino gambling across the U.S. Virgin Islands. After the interview, Neville James shares music, local announcements, and highlights scholarship opportunities from the Rotary Club of St. Croix Mid‑Isle for graduating students on St. Croix. The show ends with a sports conversation between James and caller Lolo Willis, covering basketball history and rising baseball talent such as Nijer Victor, a player with Virgin Islands ties.

Part 1 - Happy Birthday! Host Neville James celebrates his birthday. He is joined by Chairman Marvin L. Pickering and Vice-Chair Carolyn P. Hermon-Percell from the Virgin Islands Casino Control Commission as they discuss Problem Gambling Awareness Month and the role of casino gaming in the territory.

Part 2 - “Table Talk” continues with Malik Sekou Donald "Ducks” Cole, Dwayne Henry, and John Canegata. They discuss the political significance of Texas elections, the effects of tariffs and inflation on voters, the role of U.S. foreign policy in conflicts involving Iran and Venezuela, and the broader impact of global instability on markets and energy prices, and local Virgin Islands politics, including why the gubernatorial race in the U.S. Virgin Islands has not yet generated strong public engagement.

Part 1 - Host Neville James engages in “Table Talk,” with Dwayne Henry, Malik Sekou, and Donald "Ducks” Cole as they discuss global tensions in the Middle East, rising oil prices, U.S. politics, the Texas primaries, partisan polarization, and the proposed SAVE Act voter-ID legislation.

Part 2 - Neville James is joined by Hakim Donadelle, Laila "Doubledutch Queen" Little, and Denise Christian-Edwards as they discuss the upcoming Afrojump Double Dutch competition.

Part 1 - VI Energy Office Director Kyle Fleming joins Neville James for Power Hour.

Part 2 - Oren Levine and Lisa Mordhorst, Executive Director of the CMCArts join Neville in studio, and artist Aaron Myers calls in to highlight the Dr. Simone L. Palmer Thursday Concert Series.

Part 1 - Neville James is joined by Ashley Bouzianis, Director of Marketing & Development at the St. Croix Animal Welfare Center as they discuss upcoming events included a free spay/neuter clinic in mid-March, the annual Fur Ball gala, and the launch of Mutiny’s Coconut Retriever vodka. Guests RoseAnne Farrington, Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Tourism, and Jo-Ann Berry-Edney, Special Assistant to the Governor, join Neville James on Analyze This.

Part 2 - Host Neville James is joined by UVI’s Sophia Johnson, Denise Humphrey, and Dionne Donadelle as they promote the University of the Virgin Islands’ Charter Month activities, including the “Afternoon on the Green” scholarship fundraiser, concerts, and Reichhold Center events supporting local arts and students.

Part 1 - Host Neville James reflects on the high-spending Texas Senate primaries and Democratic winner James Talarico’s victory over Jasmine Crockett and the upcoming Republican runoff between John Cornyn. Willard John and Dr. Carla Morris join the conversation as they highlight the Community Impact Fund, and discuss President Donald Trump’s foreign policy, Iran’s nuclear capabilities, Israel’s leadership under Benjamin Netanyahu, immigration, and voter disillusionment within the MAGA movement.

Part 2 - Host Neville James welcomes calypsonian Maurice “King Generic” Benjamin and cultural advocate Camille “Dobby” Macedon to discuss the history and future of Virgin Islands calypso and Calypso Inc. The conversation highlights the legacy of influential musicians like Lord Kitchener, Fred Thomas, and Eddie Russell, while emphasizing the need to nurture young talent and preserve the Virgin Islands’ rich calypso heritage.

Part 1 - Host Neville James discusses Caribbean culture, Virgin Islands history, and regional pride while enjoying music. Guest commentator “Chin” joins him as they debate Trunk Bay’s changing global beach rankings and touch on broader topics including regional identity, tourism, and rising global oil prices.