Analyze This with Neville James

Thursday, August 8, 2024 - Part 1

Part 1 - Ernesto Morales, a National Weather Service meteorologist, joins presenter Neville James for the latest report. Dwayne Henry, Donald "Ducks" Cole, and Almando "Rocky Liburd" then join Neville for Table Talk to discuss the Democratic primary election results, which show Kurt Vialet as the top candidate in the St. Croix District Senate race, followed by Clifford Joseph, Novelle Francis Jr., Kenneth "Kenny" Gittens, Hubert Frederick, Diane Capehart, and Marise James. Former Senator Nereida O'Reilly and Attorney Russell Pate were among the candidates that failed to proceed. Genevieve Whitaker, Michael Springer, Jr., and Justin Smith. Because there are only seven Democrats standing for Senate in St. Thomas, which is the same number of candidates approved as part of the primary election, there was no Democratic primary election in St. Thomas.

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 - Part 2

Part 2 - Neville James is then joined by Dr. Kristina Edwards, Director of the Division of Territorial Parks and Protected Areas, who has been a driving force within the DPNR, handling a wide range of environmental programs and actively involved in community efforts. The Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources announced Monday that it has received a $69 million grant from the Climate Resilience Regional Challenge. "The success of this grant is rooted in the dedication of the conservation community in the Virgin Islands," Director Kristina Edwards stated.

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 - Part 1

Part 1 - Host Neville James has returned from vacation. After settling in with the most recent information from the National Weather Service. Attorney Dwayne Henry joins Neville for some bush tea. They examine the stock market collapse on Monday, which has investors and analysts buzzing with speculation: Could this be a precursor to a recession in 2024? Also, with her surprise pick of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate on Tuesday, Vice President Kamala Harris made a direct appeal to the Democratic base.

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 - Part 2

Part 2 - Guest host Jamila Russell welcomes Karl Knight. Karl Knight, formerly Governor Albert Bryan Jr.'s chief of staff, explains his vision for the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority as he prepares to take over as CEO and executive director on Monday. 

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 - Part 1

Part 1 - Neville James is away and Jamila Russell was our guest host today. Daryl Jaschen, Director of VITEMA, calls in to discuss sandbag distribution to homebound, physically challenged, and senior residents throughout the territory as well as an update on the tropical disturbance bringing stormy weather to the area. 

Monday, July 29, 2024 - Part 2

Part 2 - Host Neville James and the "Table Talk" members change the conversation to local politics. The V.I. Board of Elections has announced that it will test the Express Vote and DS200 Voting Machines in preparation for the forthcoming primary election. The testing is set for Tuesday, July 30, at 5:30 p.m., at the Elections System of the Virgin Islands (ESVI) offices on St. Croix and St. Thomas. 

Monday, July 29, 2024 - Part 1

Part 1 - Following an update from National Weather Service meteorologist Carlos Anselmi, host Neville James runs down the weekend's headlines before engaging the show's co-contributors, Donald "Ducks" Cole, Almando "Rocky" Liburd, and Dwayne Henry, for "Table Talk." An eerie silence descended on Venezuela's capital early Monday, a day after the country's opposition and entrenched incumbent Nicolás Maduro both declared victory in the presidential election, setting up a high-stakes stalemate. 

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 - Part 2

Part 2 - Neville James is joined by Carloyn Fawkes, the Supervisor of Elections. The primary election is scheduled for Saturday, August 3, 2024, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. over all three islands. On St. Croix, polling places include the D.C. Canegata Recreation Center, the St. Croix Educational Complex High School Gymnasium, and the Rotary West Community Center. On St. John in the Julius Sprauve School Cafeteria. St. Thomas at Charlotte Amalie High School, University of the Virgin Islands Sports & Fitness Center, and Ivanna Eudora Kean High School Cafeteria. 

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 - Part 1

Part 1 - Ryan Chambers, a National Weather Service meteorologist, joins host Neville James. Tracking two tropical waves attempting to form in the Caribbean. An area of disturbance over the central tropical Atlantic Ocean is predicted to combine with an approaching tropical wave in the next days and reach the listening region. It will most likely be rain and wind from Wednesday night into Thursday. Neville provides a report on the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France, where Team USA Women's Basketball opened their campaign with a tremendous performance, defeating Japan 102-76 and boasting a 56-game winning streak. 

Friday, July 26, 2024 Part 2

Part #2: Neville James chats with the Access and Visitation Program's administrator, Sharon Jackson-McDonald. Kathryn Jensen-DeLugo, Director of Paternity and Child Support Division, and Sandra Goomansingh, Director of Media Relations for the Department of Justice, discuss the National DADS Take Your Child to School Day and Backpack Giveaway. Deputy Attorney General Ian S.A. Clement has encouraged fathers and male caregivers to attend their children's first day of school in honor of 'National DADS Take Your Child to School Day.' The Access and Visitation Program (AVP), which is part of the Virgin Islands Department of Justice's Paternity and Child Support Division (PCSD), works to foster healthy family engagement once the school year begins.