Part 1 - Neville James hosts Todd Sampsell, President of the Friends of Virgin Islands National Parks, in a discussion on the future of Caneel Bay. They examine the best and worst case scenarios in anticipation of the 2023 expiration of CBI Acquisition’s Retained Use Estate. Areas of import include the financial impact of a restored Caneel Bay, the stalled characterization and planning for the remediation of hazardous contamination, and the need to protect this resource for the St. John community, visitors, and the surrounding environment.

Part 1 - Neville James hosts Todd Sampsell, President of the Friends of Virgin Islands National Parks, in a discussion on the future of Caneel Bay. They examine the best and worst case scenarios in anticipation of the 2023 expiration of CBI Acquisition’s Retained Use Estate. Areas of import include the financial impact of a restored Caneel Bay, the stalled characterization and planning for the remediation of hazardous contamination, and the need to protect this resource for the St. John community, visitors, and the surrounding environment.

Part 2 - Today on “The Candidates Speak”, Neville James interviews senatorial candidate John McCoy from the St. Croix district.

Part 2 - Today on “The Candidates Speak”, Neville James interviews senatorial candidate John McCoy from the St. Croix district.

Part 1 - Neville James kicks off his 100th show with a comprehensive tropical weather update from Gabriel Lojero of the National Weather Service. Jean P. Greaux Jr., Director of Corporate Communications at WAPA, calls in to address Friday’s island-wide outage on St. Croix. Neville reports new COVID-19 data, addressing the discrepancy between the numbers documented by the Department of Health and Lime Tree, shifting next to the national arena, as the US approaches 200,000 deaths. Ahead of tomorrow’s special session, Neville revisits concerns surrounding the Special Purpose Vehicle and the rum cover-over proposed for FY2021.

Part 1 - Neville James kicks off his 100th show with a comprehensive tropical weather update from Gabriel Lojero of the National Weather Service. Jean P. Greaux Jr., Director of Corporate Communications at WAPA, calls in to address Friday’s island-wide outage on St. Croix. Neville reports new COVID-19 data, addressing the discrepancy between the numbers documented by the Department of Health and Lime Tree, shifting next to the national arena, as the US approaches 200,000 deaths. Ahead of tomorrow’s special session, Neville revisits concerns surrounding the Special Purpose Vehicle and the rum cover-over proposed for FY2021.

Part 1 - Neville James hosts a somber show, reporting the 19th COVID-19 related death in the territory on the 19th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. V.I. Fire Service Director Daryl George addresses the life-changing fire that occurred on St. Thomas last week and the upcoming relief drive organized for the displaced family. Regular contributor Sommer Sibilly-Brown joins the conversation as it shifts to reflect on 9/11, and Director George speaks from a firefighting perspective, sharing details of the Virgin Islands’ contribution to the recovery efforts in New York City.

Part 1 - Neville James hosts a somber show, reporting the 19th COVID-19 related death in the territory on the 19th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. V.I. Fire Service Director Daryl George addresses the life-changing fire that occurred on St. Thomas last week and the upcoming relief drive organized for the displaced family. Regular contributor Sommer Sibilly-Brown joins the conversation as it shifts to reflect on 9/11, and Director George speaks from a firefighting perspective, sharing details of the Virgin Islands’ contribution to the recovery efforts in New York City.

Part 2 - Neville James continues his conversation with V.I. Fire Services Director Daryl George and regular contributor Sommer Sibilly-Brown, discussing potential ways in which the territory could reuse and recycle resources between agencies. VITEMA Public Information Officer Erik Ackerson calls in some advice in response to the systems brewing off the coast of Africa and he announces the distribution of VITEMA’s hurricane tracking maps for 2020. Sommer Sibilly-Brown touches on the need for agricultural development and sustainability, and former Senate President Ronald Russell speaks to the Comprehensive Land Water Use Plan, calling for more progressive and innovative thinking here in the territory.

Part 2 - Neville James continues his conversation with V.I. Fire Services Director Daryl George and regular contributor Sommer Sibilly-Brown, discussing potential ways in which the territory could reuse and recycle resources between agencies. VITEMA Public Information Officer Erik Ackerson calls in some advice in response to the systems brewing off the coast of Africa and he announces the distribution of VITEMA’s hurricane tracking maps for 2020. Sommer Sibilly-Brown touches on the need for agricultural development and sustainability, and former Senate President Ronald Russell speaks to the Comprehensive Land Water Use Plan, calling for more progressive and innovative thinking here in the territory.