Thursday, June 18, 2026 - Part 2

Thursday, June 18, 2026 - Part 2

Part 2 - Host Neville James reflects on Virgin Islands musical heritage and artists like the Lopez sisters and highlighting their family ties to educator Georgia Francis, while also exploring historical and cultural links between the Caribbean and New York City. Caller Devin Grant joins the conversation, adding insights about Virgin Islands roots in hip-hop history and sharing firsthand perspective on Caribbean influence in New York communities and culture.

Thursday, June 18, 2026 - Part 1

Part 1 - Host Neville James opens the show celebrating the New York Knicks championship parade in Manhattan, sharing logistics, crowd expectations, and reflections on the team’s historic win and series highlights.  Later, guest Shanell Spencer (Director of Corporate Communications at the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority) provides an update on a power outage affecting St. Thomas and St. John due to a feeder issue, outlining repair progress, scheduled rotational outages, and ongoing infrastructure improvements such as underground lines and composite poles.

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 - Part 2

Part 2 - Host Neville James is joined by musician Georges “Soul” Thomas, who discussed his career, the origins of classic hits like “Mi Deba,” and his ongoing work teaching music to young people in the Virgin Islands.

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 - Part 1

Part 1 - Host Neville James reflects on sports, highlighting standout NCAA track performances by Adeja Hodge (British Virgin Islands) and Michelle Smith (U.S. Virgin Islands), praising Hodge’s record-breaking 100m semifinal and 200m championship win despite controversy and a demanding competition schedule. He closed by celebrating Caribbean athletic excellence, noting factors like track conditions and recovery while encouraging continued development of young talent from the Virgin Islands and beyond.

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 - Part 2

Part 2 - Host Neville James wraps up his discussion with Pamela Toussaint.  He then reflects on Elon Musk’s wealth surge following SpaceX’s IPO, highlighting concerns about inequality and the role of government support in building private-sector success. He is joined by a caller, Kyle who joins Neville in debating government, economic inequality, and global politics, while concluding with a reminder about AARP’s upcoming Elder Justice Summit.