Analyze This with Neville James

Part 2 - In the wake of groundbreaking Latin music icon Eddie Palmieri's passing on Wednesday at the age of 88, Willard Tutein, Lolo Willis, and Neville James reflect on the heyday of Latin dance music in New York City during the 1950s, a time when the city's Puerto Rican diaspora was at its height.

Part 1 - Bryan Kohberger, who pled guilty to the murders of four students at the University of Idaho in 2022, began serving four consecutive life terms in Idaho state prison. Dwayne Henry and Neville James provide a timeline of the high-profile investigation.

Part 2 - Neville James speaks with Sherrife Francis and Raymond Sooko of Island Boys Services as they present the First Annual Back 2 School Act, Saturday August 9, from 8am to 6pm in the WATAPANA Mall where they will be giving away free haircut vouchers for kids attending from Preschool - 12 Grade as well as free school supplies.

Part 1 - U.S. Virgin Islands Access and Visitation Program Administrator Sharon Jackson-McDonald, from the Paternity and Child Support Division of the Department of Justice joins Neville James, in honor of National Dads Take Your Child to School Day, they invite you and your children to join them for a fun filled family day, Saturday August 9th at the Isaac Boynes Ball Park, 9am to 2pm.

Part 2 - Frederiksted Health Care CEO Masserae Sprauve-Webster and Board Chairperson Virgina Clairmont speak with Neville James, stating that FHC is facing significant financial challenges due to a $1 million appropriation that remains unpaid, impacting its services and highlighting the need for timely funding to maintain quality care.

Part 1 - Neville James is joined by VI Department of Education Commissioner Dr. Dionne Wells-Hedrington, St Croix District Superintendent Dr. Carla Bastian and Saint Thomas-Saint John District Superintendent Dr. Stefan Jurgen as they give an update on school readiness, key priorities, and what's new for the 2025-2026 school year across the territory.

Part 2 - Jamila Russell speaks with Director Antonio Stevens as he reflects on the importance of the recent VIFEMS Vendor Compliance Forum and shares key takeaways. He also speaks to the broader future of fire and emergency services in the Virgin Islands.

Part 1 - The Director of the V.I. Office of Veterans Affairs Patrick Farrell joins Jamila Russell. Under a new law, local veterans are now entitled to be reimbursed up to 100% of travel costs, for up to two VA medical-related trips per calendar year, to VA medical facilities or approved treatment centers located on the mainland United States or Puerto Rico.

Part 2 - Raymond Williams Executive Director of the VI Lottery speaks with Jamila Russell as tickets are on sale now for EX-89, the drawing will be held on August 14, 2025, with a grand prize of $500,000 dollars.

Part 1 - Adam Fay, owner of Good Luck Gardens, joins Jamila Russell. Good Luck Gardens is an urban technology driven farm on St Croix, specializing in aquaponics, hydroponics, and traditional soil farming.

Part 2 - Public Information Officer Chris Watson of St Thomas Rescue speaks with Samuel Carrion as they respond to many different emergency incidents including road traffic collisions, rope and water rescue, hazardous materials, and medical calls as well as assisting partner agencies to keep our communities safe.

Part 1 - Former Senator Samuel Carrion is joined by the Director of Fish and Wildlife Dr. Nicole Angeli as swimming at Lindqvist Beach has been temporarily suspended due to a heavy accumulation of sargassum seaweed.

Part 2 - Zack Zook Founder and Executive Director of 81C Arts speaks with Jamila Russell, experience the work of multidisciplinary artist Augustin Kelvin Holder on view now through September.

Part 1 - WAPA Communication Director Shanel Peterson joins Jamila Russell as the Water and Power Authority's governing board voted last week to approve a new liquefied petroleum gas provider.

Part 2 - Jamila Russell is joined by the Office of Gun Violence Director Antonio Emanuel and Survivor Specialist Dexter Skepple, as the community reels from a recent spate of gun violence which has resulted in several deaths, Director Emanuel has weighed in on possible causes. 

Part 1 - VITEMA Director Daryl Jaschen joins Jamila Russell with two tropical waves approaching and dangerous heat advisories in effect, Director Jaschen has announced the launch of Operation Blue Skies, a one-time sandbag distribution effort set for August 21–23 to help residents prepare for hurricane season.

Part 2 - Darlene Baptiste CEO of the Juan F Luis Hospital, newly appointed COO Adeline Williams-Connor, Legal Counsel Devin Carrington as well as Ania John Public Information Officer speak with Neville James as they will have a community forum on July 31st at the VI Cardiac Conference Center.  

Part 1 - Dwayne Henry and Devin Carrington join Neville James for some Bush Tea, as Governor Albert Bryan Jr. has called on Senate President Milton Potter to bring union leaders before the 36th Legislature to testify on the practice of legislative “double-dipping” where sitting senators receive both a government pension and full legislative salary while accruing a second pension.

Part 2 - The Table Talk continues with Rocky, Ducks and Neville James as they analyze several topics including the legacy of Serena Williams' impact on Women's Tennis. The latest on the crisis in Gaza and recent developments regarding the Jeffrey Epstein files.

Part 1 - On the Table Talk Neville James is joined by Rocky Liburd and Ducks Cole as they discuss the history of the national Park Service on Saint John and the effects of property taxes in Love City.

Part 2 - Troy de Chabert-Schuster, AARP State Director of the Virgin Islands, joins Neville James to discuss the recent two-day Elder Justice Summit on St. Thomas and St. Croix.

Part 1 - Constitutional Convention member Devin Carrington and Neville James analyze as the plaintiffs in a case originally filed in 2013 are asking the court to compel the government to comply with an order directing the Education Department to follow a 40-year-old law mandating that they develop and teach a curriculum in local history.

Part 2 - Ed Browne joins Neville as the Trump administration on Wednesday unveiled it's AI action plan, a package of initiatives and policy recommendations meant to cement the United States as a global leader in AI technology.

Part 1 - Dwayne Henry and Willard Tutein join Neville James as Republicans take control of five U.S. House seats in Texas after radically redrawing the state's congressional map, which the feds claim unconstitutional.

Part 2 - Neville speaks with Caribbean Drag Racing Association Track Coordinator Damian McKenzie and Deon Malone as 'Cash Days' is coming up on Saturday, July 26th. 22 cars have registered, with gates opening at 12noon.

Part 1 - Rosie Farrington Deputy Commissioner with the US Virgin Islands Department of Tourism joins Neville James as Southwest airlines will begin flying into St. Thomas in early 2026 also Saint Croix is set to experience a significant increase in cruise ship activity.

Part 2 - The conversation continues with Lolo and Neville as they examine how corporate taxes are intertwined with economic development.

Part 1 - Lolo Willis joins Neville James as they analyze private sector corporate taxes' impact on the economy of the Virgin Islands and Government revenues.

Part 2 - Ducks, Dwayne and Neville continue with the history of excise taxes on Hess Oil is deeply intertwined with Saint Croix's economic development and the refinery's role as a major employer and tax contributor.

Part 1 - Neville James is joined on the table talk by Ducks Cole and Dwayne Henry as they examine the history of excise taxes on Virgin Islands products shipped to the mainland also referred to as the internal revenue matching fund or sometimes as the rum cover over fund.

Part 2 - Neville James speaks with Cultural Icon Willard John and The Guardians of Culture Moko Jumbies who are honored to announce their upcoming participation in the 2025 Toronto Caribbean Carnival, traveling to Toronto, Canada, on July 30, 2025, to represent the US Virgin Islands. Twenty of our talented Moko Jumbies will perform in the King/Queen of the Band competition on July 31, and on August 1, they will take part in the Grand Parade.

Part 1 - WTJX Chief Executive Officer Tanya-Marie Singh joins Neville James as The House has approved a Trump administration plan to rescind $9 billion in previously allocated funds, including $1.1 billion for the Corporation of Public Broadcasting, a move that cuts all federal support for NPR, PBS and their member stations.

Part 2 - USVI Soccer Federation Director of Football Vinmore Blaine, Coach Mackiesh Taylor-Jones and Assistant Coach Alex VanGraafeiland update Neville James, as the USVISF Women's Premier League continues to grow in both intensity and impact, gaining structure, visibility, and community support to offer local women a long-overdue platform to compete at a high level within the Virgin Islands. Now eyes are on the upcoming Women's Premiere League Finals.

Part 1 - It's Nourish to Flourish with Neville James, Julius ‘The Chef' Jackson and 'The Fit Pharmacist' Holly Louise as they talk about the benefits of eating Pasta when consumed in moderation and paired with healthy ingredients, making Pasta a valuable addition to a balanced diet.

Part 2 - Neville James speaks with Agents Jackson Purkey, Devin Kowalski, Samuel Dorta and Limary Cruz of the Federal Bureau of Investigations for Puerto Rico and the USVI. The FBI is the nation's lead federal law enforcement agency for investigating and preventing acts of domestic and international terrorism.  

Part 1 - Neville James is joined by Genevieve Whitaker President and Co-Founder of the VI Youth Advocacy Coalition, a broad-based coalition of organizations and individuals committed to increasing political and civic involvement and overall voter participation of Virgin Islanders, ages 14-30.

Part 2 - Neville James speaks with Rocky Liburd as Republican lawmakers have blocked a move that could have forced President Trump's administration to release the files on Jeffrey Epstein's investigation.

Part 1 - Neville James and Rocky Liburd break down the Wimbledon 2025 grass court tennis tournament, a grand slam event also known as The Championships, played at the All-England club in London.

Part 2 - The Table Talk continues with Neville, Rocky, Ducks and Dwayne as they discuss the legacy and life of Cyril E. King, the second elected Governor, considered a political stalwart and community activist who served as a champion of the rights of the people in the territory.

Part 1 - It's the Table talk with Neville James, Rocky Liburd, Ducks Cole and Dwayne Henry as No.1 Jannik Sinner wins his first Wimbledon title, breaking a five-match losing streak against No.2 Carlos Alcaraz in the men's singles final on Sunday.

Part 2 - On July 9th, the Mighty Sparrow turned 90 years old, and Neville James is joined by LoLo Willis and Osbert Potter to discuss Sparrow's legacy as the Calypso King of the World.

Part 1 - VI Energy Office Director Kyle Fleming joins Neville James for the Power Hour and how the Big Beautiful Bill proposed federal changes could impact solar energy.

Part 2 - Neville James chats with Youth Sailing Association Coach Steve Sargeant and six Saint Croix sailors who have been practicing for hours on end while raising funds to compete in the Open World Championship in Porto, Portugal, from August 1-8. 

Part 1 - Neville James speaks with Zak Zook and Joseph Hewes of 81C Gallery on the birthday of Saint Thomas born artist Camille Pissarro often known as the father of impressionism.

Part 2 - Neville James speaks with the Director of Alumni Affairs Sophia R. Johnson as UVI is calling on all alumni to update their contact information and reconnect with their alma mater.

Part 1 - Neville James is joined by Governor Albert Bryan Jr. as he celebrates the permanent rum cover-up increase and cites growth from the reauthorization of opportunity zones in the new federal funding package. 

Part 2 - Neville James speaks with Lilli Cox, Deanna James, and Jacklyn Lawrence. KIDS COUNT is a network of organizations, foundations, and consortiums representing all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Islands.

Part 1 - Neville James is joined by Zeno Bain, who is currently the US Virgin Islands Sustainability Advisor at the Environmental Protection Agency, where he is responsible for safeguarding the environment.

Part 2 - The Table Talk continues with Neville, Dwayne, Rocky and Ed as the Big Beautiful Bill was approved and now awaits President Trumps signature and how it will affect the territory.

Part 1 - It's the Table Talk with Neville James, Dwayne Henry, Rocky Liburd and Ed Browne as catastrophic flooding has resulted in multiple fatalities particularly affecting Kerr County in Texas.

Part 2 - Lisa Mordhurst, Executive Director of CMC ARTS, native son artist Mark Feijão Milligan II, and Dr. Koan Jeff Baysa, a renowned curator, join Neville James as they talk about the opening of the Espiritu African exhibition on July 5, 2025.