Analyze This with Neville James

Part 1 - On this episode of Analyze This, host Neville James is joined by Alicia Barnes, along with Keith Couch and Christopher Hahn from Suffolk Construction, to discuss major healthcare construction projects in the Virgin Islands, including the Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital rebuild project on St. Croix and the healthcare bundle project on St. Thomas.

Part 2 - Host Neville James continues the discussion on U.S. politics, focusing on Supreme Court dynamics, immigration contradictions, and the Trump administration’s leadership and policy decisions.

Part 1 - Host Neville James opens with a discussion of Easter and Passover, then gets an update from the Weather Service on favorable climate but warns of dangerous surf conditions across the Virgin Islands. Later, Neville discusses regional history and broader political issues, including U.S. foreign policy and Supreme Court debates on birthright citizenship.

Part 2 - Host Neville James speaks with Shanell Petersen, Director of Corporate Communications for the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (WAPA), who provides an update on ongoing power outages in the St. Thomas–St. John district due to failing legacy units and outlines rotation schedules and repair efforts.

Part 1 - On Analyze This, host Neville James is joined by Shamika Thomas (Executive Director of VIUCEDD), Khalifa Thomas (Assistant Director), and Sharon Williams, who discuss programs supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, including ASL training, early intervention services, and the upcoming Autism Conference.

Part 2 - Host Neville James is joined by Maurice “King Generic” Benjamin and Camille "King Derby" Macedon to discuss Virgin Islands culture through calypso music, censorship, local geography, and carnival traditions.

Part 1 - On this episode of Analyze This, host Neville James reflects on the 1917 transfer of the Danish West Indies to the United States, highlighting key figures like William Seward and Woodrow Wilson, while celebrating Virgin Islands heritage and community voices through storytelling and local discussion.

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...

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, infrast...

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...

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...

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, alongsid...

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 conv...