Neville James connects with the Territorial Medical Director, Dr. Tai C. Hunte-Ceasar, on International Women’s Day, as we approach the three-year anniversary of the on-set of the COVID-19 pandemic (03:55).

Part #1: Yesterday, the Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate JFL-North, the new state-of-the-art temporary medical facility on St. Croix. After settling in, Neville James reflects on the opening of JFL-North with Senate President Novelle E. Francis, Jr. (15:43) and Director Adrienne Williams-Octalien of the Office of Disaster Recovery (49:37), with an interstitial tribute to Earle B. Ottley in honor of VI History Month.

Part 2 - Neville James continues the Tuesday “Table Talk” with Dwayne Henry and Donald “Ducks” Cole, discussing some of the sacrifices Virgin Islanders made to serve in the military, the state of the GOP, and local headlines, including Governor Bryan’s decision to reassign former VIDA Commissioner Positive T.A. Nelson and the lack of transparency surrounding a recent transfer of ARPA funds.

Part 1 - After a look at the week’s forecast and COVID-19 data, Neville James honors VI History Month, engaging regular contributors Donald “Ducks” Cole and Dwayne Henry to reflect on some of the Virgin Islanders who lost their lives while serving in the military.

Part 2 - Guest host Sommer Sibilly-Brown continues a celebration of VI and Women’s Month with Director Stephanie Chalana Brown of the Division of Virgin Islands Cultural Education, exploring the 2023 campaign, “Emancipation Now! Understanding History, Living the Legacy, and Creating a Just Future for All Ah We.” For more information on how the Division of Cultural Education is celebrating VI History Month: https://www.facebook.com/DVICE340/

Part 1 - After receiving a weekend forecast from the National Weather Service, guest host Sommer Sibilly-Brown sits down Emmanuella Perez-Cassisus to discuss the Fueling Youth Reading - FYR is Lit hybrid literacy empowerment and leadership development program. Stephanie Chalana Brown, state director of the Division of Virgin Islands Cultural Education, then joins the conversation as it expands to discuss Virgin Islands identity, the importance of effectuating our culture, and what this means for our students. For more information on FYR is Lit: https://www.fyrislit.com/.

Part 2 - Next Tuesday, the Gov. Juan F. Luis Hospital will host an official ribbon cutting ceremony for JFL-North, the highly-anticipated, state-of-the-art, temporary hospital facility on St. Croix. JFL CEO Doug Koch and Daryl Smalls, executive director of Facilities & Capital Development for the Territorial Hospital Redevelopment Team, sit down with guest host Sommer Sibilly-Brown as they prepare for to open the doors of JFL-North. For more information on the ribbon cutting ceremony or the open house series: https://www.facebook.com/JFLUSVI.

Part 1 - In May, St. Croix will host the Rotary International District 7020 P.E.T.S, Assembly & Conference, providing an opportunity for rotarians and rotaractors from over 88 clubs and 10 countries / territories to visit the U.S. Virgin Islands and connect through training and community events. District Governor Deborah Y. Howell joins guest host Sommer Sibilly-Brown with a preview of what to expect. For more information: https://7020.org/.

Part 2 - Neville James wraps up his conversation with the Casino Control Commission and then engages Senator Donna A. Frett-Gregory, chair of the Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance, in a comprehensive discussion of the Territory’s financial position (06:28).

Part 1 - The Virgin Islands Casino Control Commission recognizes March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month. VICCC Chairman/CEO Marvin L. Pickering and Commissioner Vice Chair Carolyn P. Hermon-Percell join Neville James to discuss the Commission’s mandate,  operations, harm reduction efforts, and the “No One Wins With Problem Gambling” campaign. To access free and confidential help: 1-800-522-4700 or more information: https://www.casinocontrolcommission.vi/.