On the Record (Bahamas)

Investing in Exuma: The Yntegra Blueprint Guest: Felipe MacLean - Yntegra Group CEO In this episode of On the Record, host Jerome Sawyer interviews Felipe McClean, CEO of Integra Group, about the upcoming Rosewood Exuma resort—a $300 million ultra-luxury, low-density development on East Sampson Cay in the Exumas, slated to open in 2028. McClean shares how the vision was born out of a personal visi...

In The Cost of Living Reality Check, Jerome Sawyer speaks with three young Bahamian professionals navigating the challenges of rising expenses, stagnant wages, and limited financial literacy. From food and rent to healthcare and education, the guests share how multiple income streams, entrepreneurship, and mindset shifts are becoming essential for survival and stability. The episode highlights the...

Jerome Sawyer returns to the Atlantis Resort for the Nassau Paradise Island Wine & Food Festival, showcasing the island-wide effort behind this growing culinary and cultural celebration. He speaks with Atlantis executives, local chefs, and Bahamian music legends to explore the vision, logistics, and community impact of the event. From local stews to mystery waffles and headline performances by...

In this episode of On the Record, host Jerome Sawyer interviews Shanta Knowles, the first female Commissioner of the Royal Bahamas Police Force. The conversation highlights her historic appointment, her deep commitment to community-focused policing, and her vision for restoring public trust, addressing crime, and empowering more women in law enforcement. Through personal stories, she emphasizes se...

Hosted by Jerome Sawyer Guests: Kimsley Ferguson - BPSU President Muriel Lightbourne - Nurses Union President Belinda Wilson - BUT/BNATUC President  CREDITS Executive Producer: Jerome Sawyer  Producer: Jondeisha “JD” Hall Technical Director: Nathaniel Conliffe & Raychard Ferguson  Camera Operator: Garcia Smith Audio Engineer: Joey Butler  Graphics: Lynette Lockhart Photography: Udaijah Taylor-...

Breaking the Cycle: The Truth About Violence Guests: Keva Bethell - Researcher, Dr. Anthony Hamilton - President Of Civil Society Bahamas Credits  Executive Producer: Jerome Sawyer  Producer: Jondeisha “JD” Hall Technical Directors: Nathaniel Conliffe, Raychard Ferguson  Camera Operator: Garcia Smith Audio Engineer: Joey Butler  Graphics: Lynette Lockhart Photography: Udaijah Taylor-Stevens Make-u...

Tonight we take a journey. One that starts in the small quaint community of Forbes Hill, Exuma. It's a place where life is simple, values run deep, and dreams are as boundless as the turquoise sea. This is where the story of I. Chester Cooper begins.   Guest: The Honourable I. Chester Cooper - Deputy Prime Minister of The Bahamas, Minister of Tourism Investment and Aviation

We're coming to you from Washington DC. In this extraordinary episode we are bringing you the events of the inauguration of this country's 47th president, Donald J Trump. Outside of the pomp, pageantry and politics of this event, the ceremony represented a crossroads for America in many ways, in particular, its relationship with other countries, ours included. Guests: H.E. Wendall Jones - Ambassad...

2024 was a year of dramatic headlines and pivotal moments for the Bahamas. From chaotic scenes in Parliament and high-profile resignations to escalating gun violence and cultural clashes, this year’s events tested the nation’s resilience. Join us as we unpack the stories that shaped the year, from government crackdowns on illegal settlements and power struggles with the Grand Bahama Port Authority...

Guest Peter Deveaux Isaac Jr Credits Executive Producer Jerome Sawyer Producer Jondeisha “JD” Hall Technical Director Nathaniel Conliffe Terrence Colebrooke Audio Engineer Joey Butler Camera Operator Garcia Smith Graphics Lynette Lockhart Photography Udaijah Taylor-Stevens Make-up Regina McCook