Analyze This with Neville James

Part 2 - Guest Shomari Moorhead joins host Neville James for a wide-ranging conversation on long-term vision and economic diversification in the U.S. Virgin Islands, focusing on the territory's untapped potential in marine science, research, higher education, agriculture, and healthcare. The discussion emphasized learning from past successes, such as the Fairleigh Dickinson marine lab, strengthening UVI as a regional research hub, reducing dependence on government alone, and building sustainable industries through informed leadership, collaboration, and civic engagement.

Part 1 - Guests Cassandra Dunn of the Yvonne Ashley Galiber Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc., and board member Kemet-Amon Lewis join host Neville James to discuss the upcoming free Breast and Prostate Cancer Conference at UVI, focused on genetic links, early screening, survivor stories, and community access to care. The conversation highlighted the importance of communication, support networks, alternative and clinical treatment options, and empowering families in the Virgin Islands through education and shared experience.

Part 2 - Former Lt. Governor and former WTJX Executive Director Osbert Potter alongside legendary broadcaster and cultural figure Reginald “Ras Reg” Martin join Neville James for an energetic Carnival‑themed discussion rooted in Virgin Islands and Caribbean music history. The guests reflected on calypso, Benna, Jamaican dub influences, and the Virgin Islands' outsized cultural impact.

Part 1 - Neville James is joined by St. Croix Fire Chief Klebert Titus and St. Thomas/St. John Fire Chief Eustace Grant Jr. as they discuss the evolution of the Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services, ongoing manpower shortages, recruitment challenges tied to EMT requirements, and extensive safety preparations for the upcoming Carnival season across the territory. Chief Titus emphasized inter-island coordination, infrastructure recovery, inspections, pre‑fire planning, and public safety awareness.  

Part 2 - Host Neville James led a lively cultural and music-focused segment exploring the deep connections between salsa, merengue, and Virgin Islands quelbe, blending classic recordings with historical context, highlighting artists such as Rubén Blades, El Gran Combo, Eddie Santiago, Grupo Niche, Mark Anthony, and legendary local musicians. The segment celebrated Virgin Islands musical heritage, audience participation, and the idea of integrating quelbe into modern Carnival-style J'ouverts as a powerful expression of cultural identity.

Part 1 - Host Neville James discussed the current weather with National Weather Service as they outlined expected rainfall totals and flood watches through the workweek. He is then joined by Gwen Marie Moolenaar, president of the USVI League of Women Voters as she detailed an upcoming public forum examining the relevance of political parties.

Part 2 - Table Talk continues with Neville James, Donald “Ducks” Cole and Dr. Pat Morris as they focus on U.S. politics, the Iran conflict, and growing internal fractures within the Republican Party. The panel argued that President Donald Trump's policies are hurting Americans economically and politically, contributing to declining support among independents and creating serious midterm challenges for Republicans.

Part 1 - Host Neville James addresses weather concerns with National Weather Service meteorologist Manuel Rodriguez.  He is then joined by Donald “Ducks” Cole and Dr. Pat Morris for Table Talk as they discuss recent U.S. elections, political trends, misinformation, and the declining political standing of former President Donald Trump. Together, they analyzed voter sentiment, Republican internal fractures, social media propaganda, and the broader implications for upcoming elections.

Part 2 - Chin from St. John engages with Neville James in a discussion highlighting Virgin Islands history, including the 1973 Nicole Rabin boat incident, along with current community updates like the St. Thomas Industry Day in a mix of cultural appreciation, local issues, and historical storytelling.

Part 1 - Host Neville James receives a weather forecast from the National Weather Service. He is joined by Lolo Willis and Devin Grant to discuss the ongoing power issues with the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority, highlighting problems like deferred maintenance, political interference, poor management decisions and discussing the pros and cons of privatization, emphasizing that selling the utility wouldn't guarantee better rates or reliability and that leadership and oversight failures are the core issue.

Part 2 - CMCArts Executive Director Lisa Mordhurst and artist Lucien Downes join Neville James to talk about the upcoming Spring Equinox VI group exhibition at CMCArts.

Part 1 - Joel Lee, 2026 St. Croix Board of Realtors President joins Neville James to discuss the upcoming free Fair Housing Summit: Credit to Keys: Fair Housing Starts with Financial Empowerment.

Part 2 - Rosalind Morales Estrill, Deputy Chief Program Officer, and Laurissa Ellis, Communications Manager, at the Office of Disaster Recovery, joins Neville James to discuss the "Own a Lot, Build a Home" program.

Part 1 - Host Neville James is joined by John Wilkins of SpotSports and Kojo Jacobs to discuss efforts to expand sports tourism in the Virgin Islands through tennis and pickleball.

Part 2 - Host Neville James shifts from infrastructure updates to a political discussion with Raymond James from Rattan Poll, exploring early public sentiment ahead of an open gubernatorial race. The conversation examines polling data, potential candidates, key voter issues like the economy and healthcare, and the impact of party dynamics and recent controversies on the political landscape.

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 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.