Analyze This with Neville James

Part 2 - Host Neville James is joined by Shamari Haynes, Deputy Commissioner of the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism, Sheniqua Robinson, Communications Specialist, and Kalahari Bryan, Social Media Specialist, to discuss the territory’s tourism initiatives and year-round visitor growth. The conversation highlights tourism marketing efforts, community partnerships, major cultural events, so...

Part 1 - Kyle Fleming, Executive Director of the Virgin Islands Energy Office, and Shomari Moorhead join Neville James for a Power Hour discussion on energy innovation and infrastructure across the territory. The conversation covers electric vehicles, public charging stations, battery storage technology, marine electrification initiatives, and the growing role of renewable energy in the Virgin Isl...

Part 2 - Host Neville James welcomes author and historian Kathleen Dowling to discuss her latest book, Blood in Bassin, which examines the events surrounding Emancipation in Christiansted and the bloodshed that occurred in the days following July 3, 1848. Dolan shares insights from her extensive research in the Danish National Archives, highlighting the roles of General Buddhoe (John Gottlieb), Go...

Part 1 - Host Neville James welcomes Eric Sonnier, Executive Director of the University of the Virgin Islands Research and Technology Park (RT Park), and Sidney Powell, Director of Marketing, to discuss the organization’s expanding impact on STEM education, workforce development, and economic diversification in the Virgin Islands. The conversation highlights the success of RT Park’s summer STEM ca...

Part 2 - Host Neville James discusses healthcare challenges and recovery efforts following a conversation with Darlene Carty-Baptiste, CEO of the territory’s public hospitals, highlighting infrastructure projects, dialysis services, and hospital operations. The program further examines the upcoming Democratic primary election, early voting procedures, and profiles the candidates seeking elected of...

Part 1 - Host Neville James welcomes Darlene Carty-Baptiste, CEO of the Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital and Schneider Regional Medical Center, for a discussion on the state of healthcare in the Virgin Islands and ongoing efforts to strengthen hospital operations. Carty-Baptiste provides updates on the Cancer Institute, hospital rebuilding projects, supply chain improvements, financial challenges, a...

Part 2 - Host Neville James welcomes former Senator Janet Millin Young to discuss the upcoming Women of Resilience Conference and the importance of empowering women through leadership, education, and networking opportunities. Millin Young highlights the conference’s lineup of presenters, including Jennifer Nugent-Hill, Asia Clendenin, and Commissioner Jennifer Matarangas-King, while emphasizing ca...

Part 1 - Host Neville James speaks with Frank from French Town and “Chin” from St. John about the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the global popularity of soccer, and the controversy surrounding U.S. player eligibility and political involvement in the tournament. The conversation examines standout teams and players, including Norway, England, France, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Cape Verde, while reflecting on the...

Part 2 - Table Talk continues with Neville James, Doug Scovel, Dr. Patricia Morris, and attorney Hannibal O’Brien in a discussion on the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent birthright citizenship ruling. The panel examines the historical origins of the 14th Amendment, the legal significance of citizenship rights, and the contrasting views expressed by Justices Clarence Thomas and Ketanji Brown Jackson. Th...

Part 1 - Host Neville James is joined by Malik Sekou, Doug Scovel, Dr. Wayne Morrison, and attorney Hannibal O’Bryan for Table Talk.  They engage in a discussion on Saharan dust conditions, drought concerns, and the implications of the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent birthright citizenship ruling. The panel examines the historical and legal foundations of citizenship, the 14th Amendment, and the diffe...

Part 2 - Host Neville James welcomes Dawn Henry of Island Green Living to discuss the organization's recycling initiative during the St. John Emancipation and Fourth of July Celebration. Henry highlights efforts to collect aluminum cans, plastic water bottles, and clear plastic cups from the festival village while encouraging the public to properly separate recyclables from food waste.

Part 1 - Host Neville James welcomes Shomari Moorhead of Our Town Frederiksted for a discussion on upcoming Emancipation and Independence weekend events, including the final Rhythms at Sunset concert featuring The Troublemakers, Mike Love, and Pressure Busspipe. Moorhead highlights ongoing efforts to revitalize Frederiksted through cultural programming, economic development initiatives, and commun...

Part 2 - Host Neville James engages with Tishelle Knight, the 2026 St. John Celebration Village honoree, for a conversation celebrating her distinguished career as a singer, songwriter, and cultural ambassador of the Virgin Islands. Knight reflected on her musical journey from studying at the Duke Ellington School of the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., to performing with Cool Session Brass an...

Part 1 - Host Neville James opened the program by celebrating Tishelle Knight’s recognition during the 2026 St. John Festival, highlighting her contributions to Virgin Islands culture and music, including her work with Cool Session Brass and Climax Band. Joined by callers Frank and “Chin,” he reflects on St. John traditions, festival memories, local geography, and the island’s rich cultural and ma...

Part 2 - Host Neville James discusses recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings with attorney Dwayne Henry, focusing on decisions that expand presidential authority over independent federal agencies while preserving limited protections for the Federal Reserve. The conversation examines constitutional interpretation, the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches, government oversight,...

Part 1 - Host Neville James welcomes Dr. Anne Louise Lockhart, St. Croix native, psychologist, author, and national speaker, for a conversation about her journey from Hurricane Hugo survivor and St. Joseph High School graduate to publishing her new book, Love the Teen You Have. Dr. Lockhart shared insights from her work with children, teens, and families, discussing adolescent development, parenti...

Part 2 - Table Talk continues with Neville James, Dr. Malek Sekou and Donald “Ducks” Cole in a discussion on leadership, governance, and the role of age, experience, and political maturity in public service. The conversation explored the history of elected governors in the Virgin Islands, succession planning within political parties, the importance of balancing youthful leadership with the wisdom...

Part 1 - Host Neville James welcome Dr. Malek Sekou and Donald “Ducks” Cole for Table Talk and a wide-ranging discussion on Virgin Islands political history, focusing on the constitutional conventions that helped pave the way for elected governors and other self-governance reforms. They discussedcurrent political issues, including New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s response to questions a...

Part 2 - Host Neville James speaks with George “Soul” Thomas, founder of the legendary Dominican band Gramacks, about the group’s origins, early struggles, and rise to international acclaim. Thomas shares stories about forming the band in St. Joseph, Dominica, traveling to Guadeloupe in search of opportunities, and developing the distinctive sound that helped make Gramacks one of the Caribbean’s m...

Part 1 - Host Neville James welcomes Kendell Henry, aka KC, of the Ten Sleepless Knights and the Department of Tourism, for a discussion on Virgin Islands culture, heritage, and upcoming Emancipation celebrations. KC highlights the annual Quelbe Tramp in Frederiksted, the importance of preserving quelbe music, and the growing recognition of Virgin Islands culture through local and national folklif...

Part 2 - Host Neville James welcomes Dr. Ashley Ward and Duke University students Hyunjin Lee, Nick Kantos, Dylan McCarthy, Melena Flores, Christopher Connors, Parker Upton, and Dresden Benke to discuss their Heat Policy Innovation Hub fieldwork in St. Croix. The students share insights on climate data collection, environmental challenges, career paths, and their personal experiences studying engi...

Part 1 - Host Neville James analyzes World Cup 2026 results and the new format, highlighting the United States’ performance as Group D winners and the broader economic power of FIFA compared to major U.S. sports leagues. He is joined by Dr. Ashley Ward and Duke University students Tim Jung, Catherine Hua, and Bri Hidalgo to discuss Duke’s Heat Policy Innovation Hub, their climate and heat-mapping...

Part 2 - Host Neville James is joined by guests Malik Sekou and Dwayne Henry in a discussion of rising inequality and cost‑of‑living. Malik emphasized the need for greater wealth redistribution and taxing billionaires, while Dwayne highlighted that people still aspire to economic mobility and are not fully committed to socialist systems. Neville concluded that although progressive ideas can gain t...

Part 1 - Host Neville James is joined by Daryl Jaschen, Director of VITEMA, who provides a mid-season hurricane preparedness update, noting current conditions such as Sahara dust, heat, low humidity, and weak tropical waves, while emphasizing that peak hurricane risk typically comes later in the season despite early activity like Tropical Storm Arthur. Jasper highlights ongoing risks from sargassu...

Part 2 - Analyze This with guest Karl Knight (CEO of WAPA) and Shanell Spencer (Communications Director) in a discussion about ongoing power challenges, including feeder outages, underground infrastructure repairs, and safety issues related to water in manholes. Knight explains that the main drivers of outages are aging infrastructure, deferred maintenance, and limited generation capacity, especia...