Monday, July 13, 2026 - Part 1

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 - Part 2

Part 2 - Host Neville James speaks with Alicia Barnes of Rittenhouse Consulting, Keith Couch of Suffolk Construction, and David Marmas of AmeriCaribe about the status of the U.S. Virgin Islands school reconstruction projects being managed through the Suffolk-AmeriCaribe joint venture. The guests provide updates on major education facilities on St. Thomas and St. Croix, including Bowsky, E. Benjamin Oliver, Lockhart, Pearl B. Larsen, Alexander Henderson, Alfredo Andrews, and Claude O. Markoe, explaining that design, permitting, contractor outreach, and pre-construction activities are well underway, with initial construction and demolition work expected to begin soon.

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 - Part 1

Part 1 - Neville James is joined by Shannell Spencer, Director of Corporate Communications for the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (WAPA), to provide an update on planned redundancy work, fuel-supply challenges, and a district-wide outage affecting St. Thomas and St. John, explaining ongoing efforts to improve system reliability. Later, Neville discusses the outage with callers Chin of St. John and Frank of Frenchman’s Bay while also sharing historical Virgin Islands Daily News editions provided by Ruben Roebuck, leading to a conversation about local history and preservation.

Monday, July 13, 2026 - Part 2

Part 2 - Table Talk continues with Neville James, Dr. Malik Sékou, Attorney Dwayne Henry, and Dr. Pat Morris for a wide-ranging Table Talk discussion on racism in international soccer, focusing on the controversy involving French star Kylian Mbappé, the historical roots of racism in sports, colonialism, and the role of African-descended players on European national teams. The panel also examines the legacy of late U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, reflecting on his role during the Clinton impeachment, his evolution within the Republican Party, his support for Donald Trump, and the broader impact of political inconsistency and polarization in American politics. The conversation concludes with a discussion of the Founding Fathers, the U.S. Constitution, generational leadership, civic engagement, and the importance of history and democratic institutions in shaping the future of both the United States and the Virgin Islands.

Monday, July 13, 2026 - Part 1

Part 1 - Host Neville James is joined for Table Talk by Dr. Malik Sékou and Attorney Dwayne Henry as they discuss international reactions to racist remarks directed at French soccer star Kylian Mbappé, the broader issues of race, nationalism, and sports, and reflect on other current events, including the passing of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham. The program also features Shanell Spencer, Director of Corporate Communications at the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (WAPA), who provides details on planned overnight outages and infrastructure projects aimed at improving system reliability and redundancy on St. Thomas and St. John.

Friday, July 10, 2026 - Part 2

Part 2 - Host Neville James is joined by Shamari Haynes, Deputy Commissioner of the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism, Sheniqua Robinson, Communications Specialist, and Kalahari Bryan, Social Media Specialist, to discuss the territory’s tourism initiatives and year-round visitor growth. The conversation highlights tourism marketing efforts, community partnerships, major cultural events, social media engagement, and national recognition for St. John, including recent Travel + Leisure awards. The guests also share updates on supporting local festivals, promoting the Virgin Islands as a premier destination, and expanding opportunities in areas such as sports tourism, ecotourism, and cultural tourism.