Part 2 - Host Neville James examines U.S. political developments and recent Democratic primary races, and provides an analysis of the certified Virgin Islands primary election results. The discussion highlights voter turnout trends, the growing impact of early voting, and the need for strong oversight as major recovery and infrastructure projects advance across the territory.

Part 1 - RoseAnne Farrington, Deputy Commissioner of the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism, joins Neville James to discuss the upcoming We Mean Business Summit, a women’s leadership and professional development conference scheduled for September 16-18 in St. Thomas.

Part 2 - Essi Gaston-Edwards, chairperson of the Miss St. Croix Committee, and Cliaunjel Mulley, 60th Miss St. Croix Festival Queen, joins Neville James for a discussion about the Miss St. Croix pageant.

Part 1 - Wayne L. Biggs, Jr., Chief Executive Officer, Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority (VIEDA) joins Neville James for a discussion on the EDA’s 25th Anniversary and their programs.

Part 2 - Neville James continues the conversation with Lisa Anders, Senior Vice President of MCN Build, about the newly opened Arthur A. Richards Pre-K through 8 School on St. Croix and the factors that influence its construction timeline and cost. Anders explains the design-build process, FEMA funding requirements, supply chain challenges, hurricane-resilient engineering features, and the school's long-term value as both a modern educational facility and community shelter.  The conversation also explores broader issues affecting construction in the Virgin Islands, including transportation logistics, labor, warehousing, taxation, and post-pandemic cost increases.

Part 1 - Neville James opens the program by addressing recent violent incidents in the territory, ongoing concerns about rising crime, widespread drought conditions, power outages affecting St. Thomas and St. John, and the challenges facing the Virgin Islands as residents contend with infrastructure and public safety issues. He also discusses the territory’s request for federal drought assistance and the impact of water shortages on residents and farmers. Lisa Anders, Senior Vice President of MCN Build, joins the discussion to explain the planning, design-build process, construction timeline, and costs associated with the new Arthur Richards K-8 School on St. Croix.

Part 2 - Neville James continues the discussion with retired educator and coach Arthur Solomon and caller Eric Christian, reflecting on education, rising construction costs, community involvement, and the importance of informed voter participation in shaping the Virgin Islands’ future. The conversation also turns to music, local history, and shared memories as the guests discuss the Commodores, Earth, Wind & Fire, Virgin Islands cultural influences, and the value of preserving community traditions.

Part 1 - Host Neville James opens the program by paying tribute to late Virgin Islands cultural icon Bradley Christian, recognizing his lifelong contributions to preserving quelbe music, quadrille dancing, traditional dress, and Virgin Islands heritage before the National Weather Service provided updates on Saharan dust, heat advisories, drought conditions, marine safety, and tropical weather activity affecting Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. James then welcomes listeners, including Arthur Solomon as they reflect on discussions about the costs of constructing new schools, long-term maintenance concerns, and the territory’s investment in public infrastructure, government spending, accountability, and the challenges of maintaining new public facilities.

Part 2 - Neville James continues the Power Hour with Kyle Fleming, Director of the Virgin Islands Energy Office, as the discussion shifts to a broader conversation about Caribbean development, leadership, and regional connections. Fleming reflects on his family ties to Anguilla, sharing insights into the island’s tourism model, economic growth, aviation links, boat-racing traditions, and innovative use of its lucrative “.ai” internet domain, while listeners contribute personal experiences and family connections to Anguilla and the wider Eastern Caribbean. Later, James engages callers including Mario “Chin” Jackson Jr. and Dr. Donna Christensen, who promotes an upcoming community forum featuring trauma surgeon Dr. Selwyn Rogers on preventing violence as a public health issue.

Part 1 - Kyle Fleming, Director of the Virgin Islands Energy Office,  joins Neville James for the monthly Power Hour discussion, where they examine the opening of the new Arthur A. Richards K-8 School, the role of battery storage and microgrid technology in school resiliency, and the importance of long-term maintenance and workforce training for modern infrastructure. Fleming also highlights the success of the Virgin Islands Resiliency Gateway (VERGE) program, which distributes hundreds of portable backup battery systems to medically vulnerable residents, and discusses ongoing energy initiatives, WAPA transmission upgrades, and lessons the territory can draw from regional development and innovation efforts in Anguilla.