Part 1 - After speaking with meteorologist Walter Snell on the region’s drought conditions, Neville James dives into the sargassum phenomenon and this year’s bloom, as the algae begins to accumulate on the Territory’s shores. Bala Balakrishnan, Liberty VI’s general manager, then calls in an update on the Fiber-to-the-Home initiative and other communication-related projects (41:36). To access the referenced sargassum article: https://www.npr.org/2023/03/15/1163385168/sargassum-seaweed-florida-mexico-beaches.

Part 1 - After reflecting on the tragic school shooting that occurred yesterday in Nashville with input from a caller, Neville James engages regular contributor Dwayne Henry in an early “Bush Tea.” They address the situation unfolding in Israel, look back at the pandemic’s progression, and celebrate the arrival of the SeaDream II into the Christiansted harbor.

Part 2 - Neville James continues this week’s “Table Talk” with Donald “Ducks” Cole, Rocky Liburd, and Dwayne Henry, addressing the state of affairs in the British Virgin Islands with input from a local listener. They then pay tribute to the late Alexander Moorhead Jr. and end the hour with some thoughts on the “Driver’s Safety Act.”

Part 1 - After checking in with the National Weather Service, Neville James runs through some local headlines, including Commissioner Nelson’s call for water conservation and Governor Bryan’s desire to establish a line of credit to supplement federal contributions for the Territory’s recovery projects. Rocky Liburd and Donald “Ducks” Cole then join Neville to kick off this week’s “Table Talk” on the civil unrest unfolding in Israel in response to Prime Minister Netanyahu’s plans to disempower the judiciary.

Part 2 - Senator Carrión and his Chief-of-Staff Sonia Andrews and Communication Specialist Elaine Jno-Baptiste join Neville James in the studio to discuss Bill No. 35-0013, the “Driver’s Safety Act,” which would allow for the issuance of limited-purpose ID cards and operator licenses to applicants who do not have a Social Security number or cannot prove their legal residence in the United States (09:17).

Part 1 - After a look at the weekend’s forecast and some thoughts on the Kansas State Wildcats, Neville James sits down with VI Fire & Emergency Medical Services Assistant Director Antonio Stevens, EMS Chief Robert Bryan, and Territorial Public Information Officer Jonelle-Alexis Jackson to discuss the future of the Charles A. “Tappy” Seales Fire Station in Grove Place and the success of the EMS-Fire merger. For more information: https://www.facebook.com/USVIFEMS.

Part 2 - In this week's "Bush Tea," Neville James, Ronnie Russell, and Donald "Ducks" Cole address the melting pot of the Virgin Islands, the state of the Territory’s third branch of government, Trump’s tactics, and the federal budget.

Part 1 - Nadine Marchena Kean, managing director of VIEDA’s Enterprise Zone Commission, joins Neville James to discuss the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) and other economic development initiatives. For more information: https://www.usvieda.org/residents/grow/us-virgin-islands-state-trade-expansion-program-step.

Part 2 - In this month’s “Nourish to Flourish” wellness hour, Neville James explores the importance of incorporating high-quality, unprocessed foods into your diet with Holly Louise and Julius Jackson.

Part 1 - This month, the Caribbean Center for Boys & Girls of the Virgin Islands (CCBGVI) is celebrating its 50th anniversary. After settling in, Neville James sits down CCBGVI Executive Director O’Neil Canton and Unit Directors Angela White and Kimberly Gereau of the Frederiksted and Christiansted sites, respectively, to discuss the role that CCBGVI plays within our community, including what they have planned to combat learning loss and foster social and emotional wellness. For more information: https://www.ccbgvi.org/.