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 1 - VITEMA Assistant Director Barbara Petersen, Lorna Nichols, and Rufus Turnbull join Neville James on the air to speak to the tragic helicopter accident that occurred yesterday afternoon near Botany Bay. Meteorologist Gabriel Lojero also calls in a forecast for the week and explains how topography can determine different microclimates on the same island.
Part 2 - Neville James continues his conversation with Rocky Liburd and Ronnie Russell, pivoting to address the outcome of Trump’s second impeachment trial, the state of the Constitution and the power of Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett.
Part 1 - Neville James kicks off the Presidents Day edition of Analyze This by breaking down the influx of COVID-19 cases. Next, Rocky Liburd and Ronnie Russell call in to discuss the significance of Presidents Day and the proposed stimulus package.
Part 2 - Neville James checks in with the National Weather Service ahead of Presidents Day weekend and then catches up with Eddie Bruce.
Part 1 - Yihan Wang, Business Development Advisor of Sustainability & FDI at the RT Park, joins Neville James to share her knowledge of the Lunar New Year. They discuss the lunar calendar, the traditions that accompany this 7-day celebration, and projections for 2021, the year of the Ox. Yihan then details her education, background and reasons for relocating to the Virgin Islands.
Part 2 - Donald “Ducks” Cole returns to Analyze This to talk sports with Neville James. They discuss his role in the sponsoring the return of tackle football to the territory and the history of cricket, including the Windies’ accomplishments from the 1960s to present day.
Part 1 - Neville James reflects on day two of the impeachment trial before being joined by Kevin Sheppard, Assistant Coach of the Virgin Islands national men’s basketball team. Coach Sheppard shares stories of his career and previews some of the men’s upcoming games.
Part 2 - Neville James hosts the Bureau of Corrections for an update on the state and future of their facilities in the territory. BOC Director Wynnie Testamark is joined by Riel Faulkner, Assistant Director of Administration & Compliance, Peter Abrahams, Program & Grants Manager, and Medical Director Dr. Linda Callwood. They identify the Bureau’s primary medical and fiscal needs and the challenges of tending to incarcerated seniors and those suffering from mental illness.
Part 1 - Anastasia Rivers joins Analyze This to share her experience starting New Attitude Support Group, Inc. She details the personal challenges that motivated this venture, the tenants that drive her mission, the various services they will provide, and her hopes for future development. Neville James finishes the hour with a COVID-19 update and a brief breakdown of Trump’s impeachment trial with regular contributor Ronnie Russell.
Part 2 - The leadership behind the Women’s Coalition of St. Croix returns to Analyze This ahead of the fourth and for now final forum in their anti-racism series. Executive Director Clema S. Lewis, Assistant Director Carolyn Forno, Board Member Lisa Harris-Moorhead and Communications Director Debra Benjamin discuss the plague of white supremacy and the power of communication, uncomfortable conversations, representation and respect. To register for “A Call to Unified Community Action”: WCSC’s Anti-racism Forum Registration Form (networkforgood.com).
