Analyze This is the first local talk show on WTJX-FM 93.1, the NPR member station in the Virgin Islands. Host, Neville James, speaks with Virgin Islands news makers residing in and out of the Territory.
Part 2 - Neville James continues his conversation on voting legislation trends with Raymond Williams and then pivots to discuss the allure of the Virgin Islands with Ronnie Russell. They consider how we might be able to sustain this increased interest and end the hour by touching on the police killing of Daunte Wright and the vaccine rollout.
Part 1 - Neville James hosts Raymond Williams, Executive Director of the Virgin Islands Lottery, PSC Member, and Chairman of the Board of Elections. They discuss interisland ferry service, PSC subsidies, and how the territory’s PSC composition and resources compares to those in other commonwealths.
Part 2 - Tonia Lovejoy, Acting Director of Friends of the Virgin Islands National Park, joins Neville James to discuss the workings of her organization and the state of Caneel Bay. Tonia shares details about upcoming virtual events, including the National Park Service’s “Caneel Bay Listening Session” and Saturday’s teach-in panel conversation, which will be broadcasted on WTJX-TV. For more information: https://friendsvinp.org/caneel-bay-community-conversations-scheduled/.
Part 1 - Neville James and Ronnie Russell reflect on the Senate Disaster Recovery and Infrastructure Committee’s recent probe into the state of education in the territory and share some ideas for the summer and following term.
Part 2 - Rabbi Michael Feshbach of the St. Thomas Hebrew Congregation and Rabbi Marcy Delbick of the Congregation of B’nai Or join Neville James on Yom HaShoah to discuss their dual-island, virtual service of commemoration and Chris Finch’s presentation on “Holocaust Remembrance Day: A Forgotten Chapter in Island History”. They preview tonight’s topic on the nearly successful attempt to bring thousands of Jewish refugees from Nazi Germany to the Virgin Islands. For more information: https://synagogue.vi/events/erev-yom-hashoah-holocaust-memorial-day-service-and-program-2/.
Part 1 - Dr. Tai Camille Hunte-Ceasar kicks off today’s show by answering questions surrounding the COVID-19 antibody test and its four-month metric. Neville James then engages PSC Executive Director Donald “Ducks” Cole in a conversation about the Ratepayer Bill of Rights and the basic consumer protections it is attempting to codify.
Part 2 - Neville James continues his conversations with Dr. Esther Ellis, and Astia LeBron, Public Information Officer for the Department of Labor, calls in to share details of tomorrow’s Virtual Youth Town Hall. Coach Donald Bough ends the hour by recapping this weekend’s NCAA Tournament highlights, and discussing the impact of Virgin Islands athletes and Associate Head Coach Jerome Tang.
Part 1 - After looking at the week’s weather, air quality, and marine conditions with the National Weather Service, Neville James hosts Territorial Epidemiologist Dr. Esther Ellis for the Department of Health’s monthly update. They discuss data trends in the new epi report and updated CDC advisories regarding high-risk activities, travel, and deep clean protocols.
Part 2 - Neville James continues his conversation with Communications Director Richard Motta and Dr. Gwen-Marie Moolenaar regarding the USVI travel portal before Rocky Liburd and Ronnie Russell reflect on how the holy week has evolved over the years. They end the hour by touching on voter suppression trends and Biden’s infrastructure proposal.
Part 1 - Neville James and the National Weather Service provide an update on beach conditions for the long weekend ahead. With cases rising on the mainland, Communications Director Richard Motta speaks to what is required when traveling in and out of the territory and the data-based decisions that informed this weekend’s beach and congregation restrictions.
