Part 2 - Neville James finishes his conversation with Valdamier O. Collens, senior-vice president of First Bank, on First Bank’s relationship with Puerto Rico as well as other banks in the Territory. In anticipation of day four of the 2020 Democratic National Convention, Senator Ronald Russell shares his opinions as a DNC delegate, breaking down the last three days of activity, detailing the various conferences and caucus meetings he’s attended, and describing how priorities have shifted for American voters in 2020.

Part 1 - Neville James analyzes the volume of COVID-19 data confirmed in the Territory and VITEMA Director Daryl Jaschen calls in an update on Tropical Depression Thirteen, noting that though this system is not strongly defined, a tropical storm warning will likely be in effect later today. Director Jaschen voices concerns for the maritime community and reminds the public of an additional “Blue Skies” sandbag distribution on Friday, August 21st  to supplement the 16,000 sandbags already issued. The senior-vice president of First Bank, Valdamier O. Collens, calls in to discuss First Bank’s response to the pandemic, detailing the recent closure of the Waterfront location on St. Thomas, the safety measures and contingency branch procedures in place, the PPP program and the state of the economy.

Part 1 - Neville James analyzes the volume of COVID-19 data confirmed in the Territory and VITEMA Director Daryl Jaschen calls in an update on Tropical Depression Thirteen, noting that though this system is not strongly defined, a tropical storm warning will likely be in effect later today. Director Jaschen voices concerns for the maritime community and reminds the public of an additional “Blue Skies” sandbag distribution on Friday, August 21st  to supplement the 16,000 sandbags already issued. The senior-vice president of First Bank, Valdamier O. Collens, calls in to discuss First Bank’s response to the pandemic, detailing the recent closure of the Waterfront location on St. Thomas, the safety measures and contingency branch procedures in place, the PPP program and the state of the economy.

Part 2 - Michael Watson, owner of Petite Pump Room, calls in from St. Thomas in celebration of the restaurant’s 50th anniversary to discuss the history of his family-run business, as well as the challenges of operating during the pandemic and while weathering past hurricanes. Neville then engages Matt Eckstein, an informed resident of Water Island, in a discussion on the potential for community development projects in the St. Thomas district and beyond.

Part 2 - Michael Watson, owner of Petite Pump Room, calls in from St. Thomas in celebration of the restaurant’s 50th anniversary to discuss the history of his family-run business, as well as the challenges of operating during the pandemic and while weathering past hurricanes. Neville then engages Matt Eckstein, an informed resident of Water Island, in a discussion on the potential for community development projects in the St. Thomas district and beyond.

Part 1 - Neville James breaks down round one of the NBA playoffs, touching on the change in dynamics, the lack of a home court advantage and the presence of fans, Tim Duncan’s career and the nature of the game. Commissioner Calvert White of Sports, Parks and Recreation shares his perspective as a former professional basketball player and speaks to the status of various infrastructure projects in each district.

Part 1 - Neville James breaks down round one of the NBA playoffs, touching on the change in dynamics, the lack of a home court advantage and the presence of fans, Tim Duncan’s career and the nature of the game. Commissioner Calvert White of Sports, Parks and Recreation shares his perspective as a former professional basketball player and speaks to the status of various infrastructure projects in each district.

Part 2 - Commissioner Jean-Pierre L. Oriol of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) joins Neville James on the air to update the public on the workings of his agency, including how and why boaters chose to moor in the USVI during the pandemic, the potential for revenue generation in the development of a thriving marine economy, the implementation of new Territory Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) permit fees, and the automated online permitting system projected for early 2021.

Part 2 - Commissioner Jean-Pierre L. Oriol of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) joins Neville James on the air to update the public on the workings of his agency, including how and why boaters chose to moor in the USVI during the pandemic, the potential for revenue generation in the development of a thriving marine economy, the implementation of new Territory Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) permit fees, and the automated online permitting system projected for early 2021.

Part 1 - Neville James opens with a grave discussion on the issues affecting the Territory in the “dog days of summer,” calling attention to the question of how the leadership can motivate the younger generation into a position where they can help themselves and stop reacting with senseless violence. Supervisor of Elections, Caroline Fawkes, details the state of the Election System 77 days out from the General Election, and Eric Akerson calls in from VITEMA’s St. Thomas office to remind the public of today’s “Blue Skies” sandbag distribution.