Analyze This with Neville James

Part 2 - On "The Candidates Speak" host Neville James interviews St. Croix Board of Education candidate Dr. Lucy Jackson.

Part 1 - On "The Candidates Speak" host Neville James interviews St. Thomas/St. John Senate candidate Senator Marvin Blyden.

Part 2 - On "The Candidates Speak" host Neville James interviews St. Croix Board of Elections candidate Kareem T. Francis.

Part 1 - On "The Candidates Speak" host Neville James interviews St. Croix Senate candidate Senator Kurt Vialet.

Part 2 - Host Neville James is joined by Dwayne Henry and John Canegata as they take part in a Bush Tea discussion, examining national and local politics, the economy, voter sentiment, the future of the Republican Party, and ongoing concerns surrounding WAPA, public services, and quality of life in the territory.

Part 1 - On "The Candidates Speak" host Neville James interviews Gubernatorial candidate Gustav James.

Part 2 - Table Talk continues with Neville James, Dwayne Henry, Donald “Ducks” Cole, and Malik Sekou for a wide-ranging discussion on U.S. politics, the Supreme Court, and the upcoming midterm elections. The panel examines the long-term impact of judicial appointments, voting trends, media influence, and partisan strategy, while also connecting national developments to challenges facing the Virgin Islands. The conversation concludes with reflections on leadership, public policy, economic pressures, and the importance of informed civic engagement.

Part 1 - Host Neville James opens the week with the National Weather Service, which providing the latest forecast, marine conditions, and an outlook for tropical weather affecting the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Later, Malik Sekou joins Table Talk for a discussion on the upcoming midterm elections, media accountability, and the current political climate, while Neville also reflects on local events, hurricane history, and community concerns across the territory.

Part 2 - On "The Candidates Speak" host Neville James interviews St. Croix Senate candidate Alvin Milligan.

Part 1 - On "The Candidates Speak" host Neville James interviews Gubernatorial  candidates Adlah “Foncie” Donastorg and Positive Nelson.

Part 2 - On “The Candidates Speak,” Host Neville James interviews St. Croix candidate for VI Legislature Luz "Lucy" Browne.

Part 1 - On “The Candidates Speak,” Host Neville James interviews St. Croix candidate for Board of Elections Shamari Haynes.

Part 2 - On "The Candidates Speak" guest host Dwayne Henry interviews St. Croix Senate candidate Julian Veira.

Part 1 - On "The Candidates Speak" guest host Dwayne Henry interviews St. Thomas/St. John Senate candidate Gregory Smith.

Part 2 - Host Neville James reflected on the rich history and legacy of Virgin Islands leaders, educators, athletes, and public servants, highlighting the remarkable career of former Governor and Delegate to Congress Dr. Melvin H. Evans and the lasting contributions of generations of Virgin Islanders at home and abroad. Joined by guest Louis “Lolo” Willis, the conversation explored notable figures from the Charlotte Amalie High School Class of 1952, the evolution of Virgin Islands society, and the accomplishments of legendary athletes, including boxing champion Julian “The Hawk” Jackson, while celebrating the people and events that helped shape the territory's modern history.

Part 1 - Host Neville James began with a weather update from the National Weather Service, discussing ongoing heat advisories, tropical wave activity, and the return of Saharan dust to the region. The program also featured a conversation with Supervisor of Elections Caroline Fawkes, who shared key information on voter registration, absentee voting, early voting, polling locations, and preparations for the 2026 General Election, encouraging residents to participate and stay informed about upcoming election deadlines.

Part 2 - On this Labor Day edition of Analyze This, host Neville James and the Table Talk panel explored the history and influence of labor movements, politics, and public service in the Virgin Islands. The discussion examines the evolving political landscape ahead of the 2026 gubernatorial election, the role of grassroots campaigning, and the legacy of influential Virgin Islands leaders including D. Hamilton Jackson, Melvin H. Evans, and Elizabeth Anna Hendrickson, while highlighting the importance of civic engagement, labor advocacy, and preserving the territory's rich historical heritage.

Part 1 - On this Labor Day edition of Analyze This, host Neville James reflects on the history and significance of labor movements in the Virgin Islands, highlighting notable labor leaders and the cultural importance of the Quelbe classic La Vega Carousel. The discussion also explored the connections between labor rights, emancipation, historic uprisings, and the ongoing importance of preserving Virgin Islands culture. At the same time, guests shared perspectives on strengthening labor advocacy and community traditions.

Part 2 - On “The Candidates Speak”, Host Neville James interviews St. Thomas/St. John Senate candidate Avery Lewis.

Part 1 - V.I. Energy Office Executive Director Kyle Fleming joins Host Neville James for Power Hour.

Part 2 - Dr. Noreen Michael, PI & Director/Research Associate Professor at UVI's Caribbean Exploratory Research Center joins Neville James in a discussion on Carib Cares Research on Cancer.

Part 1 - On “The Candidates Speak”, Host Neville James interviews St. Thomas/St. John Senate candidate Eric Tillett.

Part 2 - On “The Candidates Speak”, Host Neville James interviews St. Croix Senate candidate Elizabeth Hansen Watley.

Part 1 - On “The Candidates Speak”, Host Neville James interviews St. Thomas Board of Education candidate Harriet Mercer.

Part 2 - Today on “The Candidates Speak”, Host Neville James interviews St. Croix Board of Education candidate Dr. Vincent Gordon.

Part 1 - Young fisherman Jadriel “JJ” John joins Host Neville James, with his mother, Zolymar Garcia, to share the story behind JJ Fishing Adventures, discussing his passion for fishing, lessons learned from his late grandfather, boating safety, and the social media following he has built by documenting his experiences on the water. Later, National Weather Service meteorologist Manuel Ramos provides an update on rainfall from the remnants of Dolly, drought conditions across Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, expected tropical wave activity, and current marine and weather conditions for the region.

Part 2 - Table Talk continues with Guest host Dwayne Henry, Dr. Malik Sekou and Dr. Patricia Morris, examining the proposed airport public-private partnership, economic development tax incentives, tourism trends, infrastructure challenges, and the Virgin Islands economy. The conversation also explores mail-in voting, campaign financing, energy policy, the future of the St. Croix refinery, and the broader impacts of climate change on communities around the world.

Part 1 - Guest host Dwayne Henry is joined by Dr. Patricia Morris and Dr. Malik Sekou for Table Talk as they weigh in on St. Croix's ongoing water challenges, infrastructure maintenance, and public policy concerns, while also examining airport modernization proposals, economic development incentives, and trends affecting the territory's tourism and hospitality sectors.

Part 2 - Guest Host Dwayne Henry welcomes H. Hannibal O'Brien, Chief Conflict Counsel for the Virgin Islands, for a wide-ranging legal discussion examining recent court decisions, criminal appeals, sentencing standards, and the role of attorneys, judges, and the justice system in ensuring fair outcomes. O'Brien provides insight into the legal profession, appellate procedures, judicial decision-making, and criminal defense practice, while Henry explores broader issues including media scrutiny of the courts, election law, constitutional interpretation, and the challenges facing the judicial system in the Virgin Islands and across the United States.

Part 1 -  Guest Host Dwayne Henry welcomes Beth Nuttall Director of Grants and Programs at the Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands, who discusses the organization's scholarship programs, humanities initiatives, and recent grant awards supporting cultural preservation and education throughout the territory. Joining later, Edney Freeman, artist, sculptor, and former Virgin Islands Teacher of the Year, shares details about his humanities-funded project, Checkmate to History, which uses a culturally themed chess set to teach Virgin Islands history through art, storytelling, and interactive community engagement while preserving the legacy of key historical figures and traditions.

Part 2 - Guest Host Dwayne Henry welcomes Willard John, renowned educator, cultural ambassador, and founder of the Guardians of Culture Moko Jumbies, following his recent recognition by the Virgin Islands Legislature for his contributions to preserving Virgin Islands culture. John reflects on his lifelong journey promoting the Moko Jumbie tradition, discusses the importance of teaching cultural heritage to younger generations, and shares insights on preserving Virgin Islands identity through community involvement, education, and lived cultural experiences.

Part 1 - Guest Host Dwayne Henry welcomes Willard Tutein of Gallows Bay for a wide-ranging discussion on local and national political issues, including the Legislature's decision to send the Southland Gaming and horse racing proposal back to committee for further review. The conversation examines questions surrounding the economic viability of expanded gaming, traffic safety and enforcement policies, legislative accountability, political leadership, party discipline, and the challenges of governance in the Virgin Islands and across the United States.

Part 2 - Guest host Dwayne Henry welcomes Dr. Malik Sekou, followed by community commentator Rufus Turnbull, for a discussion on the future of horse racing in the Virgin Islands and the legislative debate surrounding the Southland Gaming proposal. The conversation explores the cultural significance of horse racing, the economic realities of sustaining racetrack operations, the role of gaming revenue, and concerns about balancing development, community interests, and the preservation of a longstanding Virgin Islands tradition.

Part 1 - Guest host Dwayne Henry welcomes Daryl Jaschen, Director of the Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency (VITEMA) and Jamie Reese, Acting Caribbean Area Division Coordinator for FEMA, for a discussion on hurricane season preparedness, emergency response coordination, and disaster readiness across the territory. The guests provide updates on drought conditions, FEMA and VITEMA preparedness efforts, shelter and sandbag distribution plans, generator and communications readiness, tsunami preparedness, and the potential impacts of sargassum and severe weather on critical infrastructure and community resilience.

Part 2 - Host Neville James, Karl Knight, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority, and Shannel Spencer, WAPA's Director of Corporate Communications, continue their in-depth discussion on the authority's financial challenges, power generation capacity, infrastructure upgrades, and drought-related impacts on water service. They address deferred maintenance, federal mitigation funding, system resiliency projects, electrical reliability in St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix, water production and distribution concerns, and ongoing efforts to strengthen the territory's utility infrastructure while responding to questions from the public.

Part 1 - Host Neville James welcomes Karl Knight, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority, followed by Shannel Spencer, WAPA's Director of Corporate Communications, to discuss the authority's financial challenges, infrastructure priorities, water production capacity, and efforts to improve service reliability throughout the territory. The guests address the impact of ongoing drought conditions on water service, the status of federal mitigation funding, hurricane preparedness, fuel and inventory management, and the investments needed to strengthen the Virgin Islands' water and power systems.

Part 2 - Host Neville James welcomes Dr. Malik Sekou and former Senator Alvin “Doc” Williams for Table Talk, where they discuss the impact of technology on education, the importance of expanding access to digital resources, and the role of the University of the Virgin Islands as a driver of economic growth and innovation, while exploring the historical development of Virgin Islands society through creolization, African retention, cosmopolitanism, and regional migration.

Part 1 - Host Neville James opens the program with National Weather Service meteorologist Maria, who provides an update on the heat advisory, drought conditions, marine and beach safety, Saharan dust outlook, and a tropical wave being monitored in the Atlantic. Throughout the hour, Neville reflects on the legacies of community members recently lost, discusses Virgin Islands legislative procedures, and celebrates Caribbean musical history by highlighting legendary performers including Shadow, Sonny Rollins, Tommy Olivencia, and Calypso Rose, while sharing classic recordings and stories that underscore the enduring influence of Virgin Islands and Caribbean culture.  

Part 2 - Neville James continues his conversation with guests Camille “King Derby” Macedon and Morris “King Generic” Benjamin, while caller Mario “Chin” Jackson Jr. joins the discussion to share memories and appreciation for Virgin Islands and Caribbean calypso culture. Neville, King Generic, and King Darby engage in a lively debate about the greatest calypsonians of all time, highlighting legendary performers including Sparrow, Kitchener, Lord Melody, Lord Nelson, Shadow, Calypso Rose, Duke, Arrow, Swallow, Spoiler, King Obstinate, Baron, and Machel Montano, while also exploring the influence of arrangers, musicians, steel pan artists, and the enduring legacy of Caribbean music throughout the Virgin Islands and the wider region.

Part 1 - Neville James opens the program by discussing sports headlines, including the Indiana Fever's WNBA season and the impact of stars Caitlin Clark and Aaliyah Boston, before welcoming Camille “King Derby” Macedon and Morris “King Generic” Benjamin for the second installment of their popular conversation. They engage in a wide-ranging discussion about Virgin Islands and Caribbean music history, legendary calypsonians such as Arrow, Lord Melody, Sparrow, Kitchener, Merchant, and Prince Galloway, the songwriting and arranging process behind classic hits, and the important role the Virgin Islands played in shaping and promoting Caribbean music throughout the region and beyond.

Part 2 - Neville James continues his conversation with guests Camille “King Derby” Macedon and Morris “King Generic” Benjamin, as they celebrate the legacy of the late percussionist Isidore “IG” Grylls, share memories of influential Virgin Islands musicians, and reflect on the island's rich musical and cultural history. In a lively discussion, King Derby and King Generic recount experiences performing with Caribbean legends, discuss iconic calypsonians such as Lord Nelson, Sparrow, Kitchener, Calypso Rose, and King Obstinate, and exchange stories about local bands, road marches, horse racing, and the traditions that helped shape Virgin Islands culture.

Part 1 - Host Neville James welcomes Camille “King Derby” Macedon and Morris “King Generic” Benjamin, who share stories from their recent appearance at Antigua's Breakfast Fete, reflect on the influence of legendary Antiguan calypsonian King Obstinate, and reminisce about the rich history of Virgin Islands and Caribbean music, bands, performers, and culture.

Part 2 - Host Neville James welcomes attorney Dwayne Henry and Professor Malik Sekou for a Bush Tea discussion that explores Virgin Islands cultural preservation, highlighting the legacy of cultural bearer Arona Peterson, the importance of maintaining local traditions, oral history, and Indigenous heritage, and the need for stronger institutional support for cultural education. The conversation then shifts to concerns about the well-being of U.S. service members during extended military deployments and concludes with an analysis of recent primary election results, where Henry and Sekou discuss voter dissatisfaction, the growing influence of independents, and the economic issues shaping the national political landscape.

Part 1 - Host Neville James opens the Wednesday edition of Analyze This by reflecting on the previous day's tribute to the late Quelbe musician Isidore “IG” Griles and recognizing the contributions of cultural historians and musicians Dimitri “Pikey” Copeman and Kendall “Casey” Henry. The discussion explores the cultural impact of legends including Calypso Rose, Sonny Rollins, Tommy Olivencia, and numerous Virgin Islands musicians, with Neville tracing the history behind iconic songs such as “St. Thomas,” “Fire Fire,” and “Don't Touch Me.” The segment also honors Virgin Islands heritage by examining the influence of local musicians, traditional instruments, and cultural traditions, while listeners contribute stories and memories celebrating the enduring legacy of Caribbean music and Quelbe culture.

Part 2 - Host Neville James continued the conversation with cultural educators and musicians Dimitri “Pikey” Copeman and Kendall “Casey” Henry om an in-depth discussion of Isidore “IG” Griles's life, contributions, and lasting influence on Virgin Islands music. In a conversation filled with stories and historical reflections, Pikey and Casey highlight the artistry of legendary Quelbe performers including Ira Samuel, James “Jamesy” Brewster, and Soda, while exploring the evolution of Quelbe music, the importance of preserving traditional instruments and techniques, and the need to pass Virgin Islands cultural heritage on to future generations. Throughout the tribute, Pikey Copeman and Casey Henry share personal memories of performing with and learning from IG, describing him as a gifted percussionist, steel and triangle player, mentor, and passionate advocate for Virgin Islands culture whose humility, musicianship, and love for Quelbe left an enduring mark on St. Croix's cultural landscape.

Part 1 - Host Neville James opens the program with National Weather Service meteorologist Manuel Ramos, who provides updates on drought conditions, water rationing in Puerto Rico, Saharan dust concentrations, heat advisories, marine conditions, and the potential for increased rainfall from an approaching tropical wave. The show is dedicated to the late Quelbe musician Isidore “IG” Griles, with Neville sharing memories of his contributions to Virgin Islands culture and music. Later, cultural performer and educator Kendall “Casey” Henry and Veteran musician Dimitri “Pikey” Copeman join the discussion to reflect on Griles' legacy as a percussionist, mentor, and longtime member of several prominent Quelbe bands.

Part 2 - Host Neville James continues the conversation with Shereen Flax, former House of Assembly member, business owner, and cultural figure from the British Virgin Islands, who argues against proposals to grant exclusive cruise ship access to The Baths and Devil's Bay, emphasizing public beach access, tourism equity, conservation funding, and the livelihoods of local businesses and charter operators. Later, caller Frank Gumbs joins the discussion, and Donald “Ducks” Cole weigh in on the economic, environmental, and policy implications of the issue while reflecting on Virgin Islands tourism, hurricane recovery, infrastructure maintenance, and the importance of balancing revenue generation with preserving the territory's natural treasures.

Part 1 - Host Neville James shares observations on weather conditions, hurricane season preparedness, and regional issues affecting the Virgin Islands. Later, Raymond Williams of the VI Lottery highlights a teacher appreciation raffle supporting educators across St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John, before Shereen Flax joins from the British Virgin Islands to discuss the controversy surrounding proposed exclusive cruise ship access to The Baths and Devil's Bay, balancing tourism revenues with public beach access and conservation concerns.

Part 2 - Host Neville James is joined by Barb Michaud, Anna Holley, and Tracy Cole of Cancer Support VI to discuss the organization's work assisting cancer patients across the U.S. Virgin Islands through financial aid, advocacy, and community outreach. The conversation also highlights the upcoming Just Beat It Tennis Tournament fundraiser, the importance of early detection, and ongoing efforts to expand support for uninsured residents and cancer warriors throughout the territory.

Part 1 - Juana Diaz of the National Weather Service in San Juan joins Analyze This to provide updates on drought conditions, heat advisories, marine hazards, and tropical systems being monitored in the Atlantic. Host Neville also examines the debate surrounding the Virgin Islands Port Authority's proposed airport redevelopment partnership with Sky City, discussing concerns raised by airline representatives over costs, air service impacts, and the territory's long-term transportation future.

Part 2 - Host Neville James examines U.S. political developments and recent Democratic primary races, and provides an analysis of the certified Virgin Islands primary election results. The discussion highlights voter turnout trends, the growing impact of early voting, and the need for strong oversight as major recovery and infrastructure projects advance across the territory.