Analyze This with Neville James

Tuesday, April 18, 2023 - Part 1

Part 1 - Neville James opens the show on a somber note, highlighting the mental health crisis, stemming from 2 reported suicides on the island. On a lighter note, Carnival royalty La'Monee Morris, St. Thomas Ambassadorial Carnival Queen 2023, joins host Neville James to discuss her journey to capturing the title, her experiences in the pageant world and her plans to pursue more titles.  Morris recalls life post hurricane Irma and Maria, graduating during a pandemic and pursuing a Psychology degree at the University of the Virgin Islands. 

Monday, April 17, 2023 - Part 2

Part 2 - Host Neville James and the "Table Talk" members shift their discussion to national concerns surrounding Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’ controversial decisions and the importance of "checks and balances" at all levels of government.  

Monday, April 17, 2023 - Part 1

Part 1 - Following an update from the National Weather Service, host Neville James provides the listening audience with COVID-19 stats before engaging co-contributors of the show,  Donald "Ducks" Cole,  Almando "Rocky" Liburd, and Ronnie Russell for "Table Talk." James indulges guests in the world of sports before shifting the focus to more pressing issues related to crime prevention and the importance of strengthening the family structure to deter acts of violence. 

Friday, April 14, 2023 - Part 2

Part #2: Neville James is joined by Dwayne Henry, Esq., Ronnie Russel, Esq., Almando “Rocky” Liburd, Donald “Ducks” Cole for a "Bush Tea" talk to discuss the controversial topic of gun control, the repercussions of Tennessee Representatives Gloria Johnson, Justin Parson and Justin Pearson's peacefully protest, and the disparities in the disciplinary actions the respective representatives faced. 

 

Friday, April 14, 2023 - Part 1

Part #1: Host Neville James welcomes members of the "Share The Sun" program, Doug White, Environmental Sustainability chair with the St. Thomas Rotary East ECO Club,  Kelly Mckinney, executive director, Island Green Living, and Iffat Walker of Community Action Now (CAN) to discuss their partnership to provide affordable solar generators to income-eligible residents on the islands of St. Thomas and St. John. For more information: www.communityactionnow.org. 

Thursday, April 13, 2023 - Part 2

Part 2 - The arts come alive for the Caribbean Museum Center for the Arts' "Art St. Croix Festival & Spring Jazz Fundraiser." Lavonne Wise, CMCA director of Development, Lisa Mordhorst, executive director, and Lucien Downes, STX Arts Festival Curator, give a preview of the weekend's events, including the names of featured local artists. For more information: https://www.cmcarts.org/events. 

Thursday, April 13, 2023 - Part 1

Part 1 - The St. Croix Educational Complex High School, which is currently the largest emergency sheltering facility on island, will become the site of upcoming construction for the VIEO microgrid project as reported by Director Kyle Fleming. Shanell Petersen, director of Corporate Communication, discusses WAPA's plan to engages schools during "Week of the Young Child" and provides updates on the recovery progress, delays and deadlines.

Wednesday, April 12, 2023 - Part 2

Part 2 - St. Johnian and former Carnival Queen turned filmmaker, Savannah Lyons Anthony, who wrote, produced, and directed the short film, "A Blue Estate," joins Neville James to discuss her artistic journey and the importance of the film’s depiction of the socioeconomic challenges men encounter in the Virgin Islands. 

Wednesday, April 12, 2023 - Part 1

Part 1 - Members of UVI's RTPark leadership team, including CEO Peter Chapman, Eric Sonnier, director of Entrepreneurship, and Sydney Paul, senior manager of Business Intelligence & Marketing, catch up with Neville James, sharing details of their annual progress report, upcoming VISTA+ Pop-up event in Atlanta, and new initiative, the USVI Idea Incubator Program, a free education, training and development program designed to help local tech innovators grow ideas into scalable ventures runs. For more information: [http://www.incubatevi.com%0D%0D/]www.incubatevi.com.

Tuesday, April 11, 2023 - Part 2

Part 2 - After wrapping up his thoughts on some local and national headlines, Neville James connects with Donnie Dorsett, Economic Revitalization senior program manager with the Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority, to discuss the Neighborhood Revitalization Program, a disaster recovery initiative that includes the Building Façade & Streetscape Enhancement Program and the Small Business Entrepreneurship Grant & Technical Assistant Program (14:32). For more information on the upcoming town halls: (340)777-7734 ext. 4228 or ERNR@vihfa.gov