Tuesday, August 11, 2026 - Part 1

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.