Analyze This with Neville James

Friday, February 10, 2023 - Part 2

Part 2 - In December, a group of UVI students, faculty, alumni, and friends traveled to Ghana through UVI's Passport to the World service and learning program. After a look at today’s COVID numbers, Neville James hosts PhD students Curtis Augustin and Akua Ducard, Dr. Timothy Hodge, UVI alumnus Stephen Isaac, and Program Coordinator Leslyn Tonge in a recap of their travels and takeaways from their trip to the motherland. For more information on UVI’s Passport to the World program: https://www.facebook.com/UPPTTW/.

Friday, February 10, 2023 - Part 1

Part 1 - The Disability Rights Center of the Virgin Islands has relaunched Ability Radio on WTJX-FM 93.1 in an effort to promote a more inclusive Virgin Islands. Executive Director Angus Drigo and former Executive Director Amelia Headley LaMont, join Neville James to discuss the general workings of the Disability Rights Center and what listeners can expect from Ability Radio. For more information or to connect with DRCVI: https://www.drcvi.org/.

Thursday, February 9, 2023 - Part 2

Part 2 - Due to the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act that was passed by Congress in December, the U.S. Virgin Islands will be required to phase out the additional Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits households have been receiving since March of 2020. Commissioner Kimberly-Causey Gomez returns to Analyze This with Public Information Officer Toby Derima to discuss this unwinding of the public health emergency funding, child care, and the general workings of the VI Department of Human Services. For more information: https://www.wtjx.org/blogs/local-news/dhs-announces-emergency-allotments-supplements-for-existing-snap-households-to-end-february-2023/. Neville James then connects with a caller on the St. John to discuss the proposed land swap.

Thursday, February 9, 2023 - Part 1

Part 1 - After settling in, Neville James engages regular contributor Dwayne Henry to discuss the history surrounding the USVI’s constitutional conventions and the prospect of drafting a U.S. Virgin Islands Constitution. Neville then receives a forecast update from the National Weather Service. To access the referenced article: https://stcroixsource.com/2003/05/19/vi-constitutional-conventions-background/.

Tuesday, February 7, 2023 - Part 2

Part 2 - After finishing his conversation on the Gifft Hill Co-Housing project with Rocky Liburd and callers from St. John, Neville James celebrates the 60^th anniversary of the Election System of the Virgin Islands with Caroline Fawkes, supervisor of Elections, and Board of Elections Chairman Raymond Williams.

Tuesday, February 7, 2023 - Part 1

Part 1 - After settling in, Neville James receives an update from VIDE Assistant Commissioner Victor Somme III. He then discusses the Gifft Hill Co-Housing project and its potential to alleviate the housing shortage with St. John resident and regular contributor Rocky Liburd. For more information: https://stthomassource.com/content/2023/02/05/st-john-co-housing-project-breaks-ground/.

Monday, February 6, 2023 - Part 2

Part 2 - Neville James continues this week’s “Table Talk” with Rocky Liburd and Ronnie Russell, wrapping up a conversation on infrastructure and then turning to address JPMorgan’s response the VI government’s lawsuit and the January jobs report.

Monday, February 6, 2023 - Part 1

Part 1 - After speaking with the National Weather Service's San Juan Office and running through some of the weekend's headlines, Neville James convenes this week's "Table Talk" with Ronnie Russell and Rocky Liburd. They discuss the Delegate's appointment to the new Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government and her impact in the House of Representatives.

Friday, February 3, 2023 - Part 2

Part 2 - Neville James continues this month’s “Power Hour” with VIEO Director and WAPA Governing Board Chairman Kyle Fleming and Kent Bernier Sr., former PSC commissioner.

Friday, February 3, 2023 - Part 1

Part 1 - Neville James conducts this month’s “Power Hour” with VIEO Director Kyle Fleming and WAPA CEO Andrew Smith.