Analyze This with Neville James

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 - Part 2

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.

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 - Part 1

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.

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 - Part 2

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.

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 - Part 1

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.

Monday, March 30, 2026 - Part 2

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.

Monday, March 30, 2026 - Part 1

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.

Friday, March 27, 2026 - Part 2

Part 2 - Dr. Letitia Henry, author of “Unda Da Baobab Tree” joins Neville James to discuss her book.  

Friday, March 27, 2026 - Part 1

Part 1 - Steve Lowe, founder of Estate Shield VI, joins Neville James to discuss estate family planning in the Virgin Islands.

Thursday, March 26, 2026 - Part 2

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.

Thursday, March 26, 2026 - Part 1

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.