Analyze This with Neville James

Neville James is joined by Sophia Johnson, Director of Annual Giving and Constituent Relations and Chair of the Homecoming Planning Committee. The University of the Virgin Islands Homecoming Planning Committee invites alumni, students, families, and the wider Virgin Islands community to join in celebrating Homecoming 2025, a four-day event from Oct. 30 through Nov. 2, 2025, showcasing Buccaneer pride, Virgin Islands culture, and meaningful connections across both campuses.

Part 2 - Dianne Hampton Director of St Croix Breast Cancer Project,  and Joe Coleman Singer of the Platters speak with Neville James as Queen of Hearts, Queen and King for a Night is Saturday October 25, 6pm at the Terrace Room at Buccaneer Hotel.

Part 1 - Neville James is joined by Harith Wickrema of the Local Food and Farm Council and Dr. Nate Olive of Ridge to Reef Farm. The final "Agricultural Plan in Action" town hall, organized by the Local Food and Farm Council, is next Monday, October 27, on Saint John.

Part 2 - Former Senator Donna Frett-Gregory of the DFG Impact Foundation of the Virgin Islands chats with Neville James about the National Book Month Read-In initiative across schools in the territory.

Part 1 - Dietitian Holly Louise and chef Julius Jackson join Neville James for ‘Nourish to Flourish'. As the weather cools it's important to continue enjoying foods that help maintain a healthy body.

Part 2 - UVI Professor Olasee Davis, a prominent environmental advocate and community leader speaks with Neville James on the long political and social journey it has been in trying to preserve 4% of St. Croix's 54,400 acres and to designate the northwest as Maroon Sanctuary Territorial Park.

Part 1 - Neville James is joined by Ivonne Peterson of Beyond Visions Foundation and The Family-to-Family Health Information Center for the VI attended the Annual International Conference for the Division for Early Childhood of the Council for Exceptional Children. This event brings together educators, researchers, and advocates working to improve outcomes for young children with disabilities and their families.

Part 2 - Neville James speaks with Jamila Harris of the VI Territorial Association of Realtors and Senator Marvyn Blyden as they invite the community to the Innovative Housing Construction Summit.

Part 1 - Neville James is joined by Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett as the Delegate played a crucial role in advocating for the permanent extension of the rum cover-over rate.

Part 2 - It's the Table Talk and Neville James is joined by Rocky Liburd, Donald Cole and Willard Tutein as the federal government shutdown continues, marking the third longest shutdown in U.S. history, and the Senate will vote today for the 11th time to determine if it will continue.

Part 1 - Neville James speaks with the National Weather Service in San Juan as the Caribbean is currently experiencing a tropical wave that could develop into a tropical storm or into Hurricane Melissa.

Part 2 - Neville James and Governor Albert Bryan Jr. discuss his ongoing commitment to governance, accountability, and the well-being of the Virgin Islands.  

Part 1 - Governor Albert Bryan Jr. joins Neville James and offers an update on the US Virgin Islands most recent government news.

Part 2 - Shomari Moorehead President of Our Town Frederiksted, Inc. speaks with Neville James and is excited to announce that the Rhythms at Sunset concert series will kick off its second season on Friday, October 17, 2025. 

Part 1 - Dwayne Henry joins Neville James for some Bush Tea as The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on Wednesday over a core provision of the Voting Rights Act, and appear inclined to limit the use of the landmark law to force states to draw electoral districts favorable to minority voters.

Part 2 - Didier Hughes III, Polemarch, St. Croix USVI Alumni Chapter Brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi Inc., speaks with Neville James on how Gen Z in the Virgin Islands views Politics, Culture, Brotherhood, and the Modern Identity of Black Men.

Part 1 - Dr. Chenzira Kahina and Liz Goggins co organizers of 'No Kings Day Motorcade and Rally' on St. Croix join Neville James. The U.S. Virgin Islands now has four official events, which are part of the No Kings movement, planned for Saturday, October 18, 2025. 

Part 2 - It's the Table Talk with Rocky Liburd, Willard Tutein and Neville James as they analyze Virgin Islanders who have made significant contributions to baseball and passionate support on St Croix and St Thomas.

Part 1 - Neville James is joined by Nadine Marchena Kean and Tasida Kelch of the USVI Economic Development Authority as representatives from the VI Council on the Arts & the VIEDA's Enterprise Zone Commission seek local small manufacturers for the Made in the USVI Pop-Up Shop coming up in December 2025.

Part 2 - A public holiday observed on the second Monday in October, The Virgin Islands Puerto Rico Friendship Day was instituted in 1964 by Governor Ralph Paiewonsky to commemorate Puerto Ricans who have rendered significant contributions to the US Virgin Islands; Dr. Malik Sekou, a professor of political science and history at the University of the Virgin Islands, speaks with Neville James on this topic.

Part 1 - Dr. Malik Sekou, Professor of Political Science and History at the University of the Virgin Islands joins Neville James to discuss The Virgin Islands Puerto Rico Friendship Day, a public holiday celebrated on the second Monday in October, established in 1964 by Governor Ralph Paiewonsky, it honors Puerto Ricans who have made substantial contributions to the US Virgin Islands.

Part 2 - Sayeeda Carter, Kenya George and Maya Prasad speak with Neville James about ‘Enough Plays' a nationwide project to end gun violence with 10-minute plays written by teens in high school and performed by St. Croix Educational Complex and Good Hope Country Day School drama students.

Part 1 - Kathleen Smith of the Parent Charter of Saint John joins Neville James as they invite all parents and guardians to attend their upcoming Parent University session October 10, 2025, at the DSPR facility on Saint John.

Part 2 - Neville James speaks with Luis Torres, Virgin Islands Puerto Rico Committee President and St Croix Administrator Samuel Sanes as they discuss the upcoming VIPR Friendship Activities.

Part 1 - Anthony Suarez the interim technical director of the USVI Soccer Federation joins Neville James as the top 4 teams in the VI Men's Premier League battle it out for the championship title from Bethlehem Soccer Complex October 11 and 12, 2025. Dale and Yvette Browne have a conversation with Neville James as they host The 9th Annual Bush Cook Chef Competition October 18 at Sejah Farms.

Part 2 - It's Fire Prevention Week 2025 and Neville James speaks with Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services Chiefs Klebert Titus and George Otto.

Part 1 - Neville James and Willard Tutein have the hottest hits as we're one week into the 2025 MLB playoffs, with two games having been played in all four-division series match-ups.

Part 2 - October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Sheleene Gumbs the Women's Coalition of Saint Croix victims advocate, and crisis counselor speaks with Neville James. Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) is a national campaign dedicated to raising awareness about domestic violence.

Part 1 - Kyle Fleming Executive Director of the Virgin islands Energy Office (VIEO) joins Neville James for the Power Hour. Director Fleming outlined a vision at the Governor's Workforce Development Summit for charging stations, incentives, and training pipelines that will reshape the territory's energy landscape and prepare Virgin Islanders for jobs in EV maintenance.

Part 2 - October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Sheleene Gumbs the Women's Coalition of Saint Croix victims advocate, and crisis counselor speaks with Neville James. Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) is a national campaign dedicated to raising awareness about domestic violence.  

Part 1 - Kyle Fleming Executive Director of the Virgin islands Energy Office (VIEO) joins Neville James for the Power Hour. Director Fleming outlined a vision at the Governor's Workforce Development Summit for charging stations, incentives, and training pipelines that will reshape the territory's energy landscape and prepare Virgin Islanders for jobs in EV maintenance.

Part 2 - Latoya Petty Executive Director of the Saint Croix Animal Welfare Center talks with Neville James about the Free Spay and Neuter event for Cats and Dogs October 6 through the 9th at the SCAWC clinic at 5 corners. 

Part 1 - Harith Wickrema, who serves on the Local Food and Farm Council (LFFC), joins Neville James for the upcoming Agricultural Town Halls that are being organized by the LFFC in October, along with progress on the territory's Agricultural Plan. Harith also serves as president of nonprofit Island Green Living Association and is the founder of nonprofit Planet Green Force, he also speaks about USVI food security and sustainability issues in general. 

Part 2 - The conversation continues with Neville James, Val Tucker, Ras-Feather, and Chalana Brown as the United Caribbean Association (UCA) hosts the Annual Contract Day Commemoration of the 1878 Fireburn in Frederiksted.

Part 1 - Val Tucker, Ras-Feather, and Chalana Brown join Neville James as United Caribbean Association (UCA) will host the Annual Contract Day Commemoration of the 1878 Fireburn at UCA's parking lot, Frederiksted. The program begins at 5:30pm with keynote speaker Mario Moorhead.

Part 2 - Neville James is joined by Orville James, Barb Michaud, Anique Harrigan and Anna Holley as Cancer Support Virgin Islands launches its 12th Annual Pinktober, a month-long series of events, community initiatives, and fundraising efforts, dedicated to providing direct financial support to warriors across the territory. This milestone also marks Cancer Support VI's 20th year of service: two decades standing shoulder to shoulder with cancer warriors, patients and their families when they need it most.

Part 1 - Neville James speaks with Dahlia Stridiron, Jayden Sibilly and California State University Northridge student Lindsey Trost, who studied at UVI in Spring 2025, has been honored with the Dr. Richard R. Bond Community Engagement Award after establishing the UVI Drama Club and staging two sold-out shows.

Part 2 - Dr. Tai Hunte-Ceasar, Chief Medical Officer of the Virgin Islands Department of Health, joins the Table Talk with Neville James, Rocky Liburd, and Willard Tutein. Currently, the USVI is under a heat advisory, and Dr. Hunte-Ceasar recommends residents to stay hydrated. Saharan Dust is also sweeping through the area, affecting air quality, particularly for people with respiratory issues.

Part 1 - It's the Table Talk with Neville James, Rocky Liburd, and Willard Tutein. With Congress deadlocked, the territory faces furloughs, delayed aid, and slowed recovery efforts, education, disaster rebuilding, and federal benefits in a region that is heavily reliant on federal support. 

Part 2 - Neville James talks with AARP VI State Director Troy De Chabert-Schuster also Becca Hughson Associate State Director of Communication and Outreach to discuss AARP's recent legislative wins regarding anti-elder abuse and exploitation, also the upcoming third installment of our Elder Justice Summit on Monday as well as the upcoming free four-day Caring for the Caregiver workshops. 

Part 1 - Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett joins Neville James as residents in the USVI and other territories outside the U.S. Customs Zone are facing new shipping burdens after an Executive Order eliminated the duty-free exemption for goods valued at $800 or less. Neville James speaks with Sommer Sibilly-Brown, founder and executive director of Virgin Islands Good Food Coalition after 75% of her federal funding was cut to end farmer-assistance programs.

Part 2 - UVI Community Engagement Manager Dr. Latisha Edwards joins Neville James as they discuss the UVI CELL Wellness Workshop and Relationships. UVI CELL serves as the premier institute for professional development and transformation, personal enrichment and consultancy, locally and globally through innovative leadership and collaborative partnerships.

Part 1 - Award-winning Author Cadwell Turnbull from St. Thomas speaks with Neville James as the Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands will host a book signing at Undercover Books today. With the release of Cadwell's latest novel, A Ruin, Great and Free, available at bookstores.

Part 2 - RT Park Executive Director Eric Sonnier and Senior Manager of Business Intelligence and Marketing Sydney Paul speak with Neville James as the USVI Idea Incubator an initiative of the UVI RT Park is accepting applications for its fall 2025 cohort.

Part 1 - VITEMA Director Daryl Jaschen joins Neville James for the Hurricane Preparedness Hour as a strong wave designated Invest 94L by the National Hurricane Center, will approach the local islands, enhancing the chances of flooding through at least late Thursday. Schools and government offices throughout the territory are closed today in anticipation of heavy rain that could bring flash flooding and dangerous road conditions.

Part 2 - Dr. Greg Guannel Director of the Caribbean Green Technology Center speaks with Neville James about the 'Heat Summit 2025' where you can learn how heat is affecting the territory and what you can do to mitigate its impact.

Part 1 - RCA Director, Denise Humphrey joins Neville James as the University of the Virgin Islands' Reichhold Center for the Arts ‘Sessions on the Floor' is back for a bold new season, continuing its mission to spotlight local talent in ways that challenge, inspire, and entertain.

Part 2 - The Table Talk continues with Neville James, Rocky Liburd, Ducks Cole and Dwayne Henry because of problems with the Wartisla Generators, the St. Thomas/St. The John area has experienced power rotations and outages on many occasions, and its future is questionable due to conversion problems to propane.

Part 1 - It's the Table talk with Neville James, Rocky Liburd, Ducks Cole and Dwayne Henry while the St Thomas/St John district is dealing with multiple power outages and power rotations due to issues with the Wartisla Generators and faces uncertainty ahead and the issues converting them to propane.

Part 2 - Daryl "Mickey" Lynch, the former head of the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority Governing Board joins Neville James to discuss WAPA, politics, and music.

Part 1 - Neville James does an assessment in the aftermath of weather conditions on Thursday that resulted in flash flooding territory wide, the worst occurring on St. Croix, which was hit almost eight years ago to the day by Hurricane Maria.