Jeremy Deacon and Jonathan Starling
The News Navigators
Jeremy Deacon is a 40-year veteran of the media industry who has followed and reported on politics and current affairs in Bermuda for 20 years. Jonathan Starling is a former independent candidate who has followed the political scene in Bermuda for decades. Together they offer unrivalled insight into the news as well as an ability to distill and discuss – occasionally disagreeing on – what makes the headlines. Michael Fahy, an attorney and former Government Minister, presented earlier episodes of The News Navigators.
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Jul 3, 2026
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Episodes
Questions over ministerial expenses and a split in the OBA over the leadership, already? 14.11.2025 44:21
Jonathan Starling and Jeremy Deacon look at the Auditor General's report on ministerial expenses and some missing receipts as well asking: is there already a split in the OBA over the leadership?
Lightbourne vs Fahy: the winner is? 06.11.2025 42:55
Jeremy Deacon and Jonathan Starling look at the spat between Home Affairs Minister Alexa Lightbourne and the shadow minister, Michael Fahy, a proposed shake-up of the jury system and Throne Speech? Wherefore art thou Throne Speech
The Full Point: the spiraling cost of Morgan’s Point and solutions on the horizon for housing 23.10.2025 50:02
In the second part of our interview with the Deputy Premier and Housing Minister, Zane DeSilva, which was recorded on Friday, October 17, speaks of high hopes over helping to ease the housing crisis as well as the spiraling cost of Morgan’s Point. However, he is coy over the future of the Corporations of Hamilton and St. George.
A Full Point exclusive: Zane DeSilva confirms intention to run for PLP leadership 21.10.2025 1:01:42
Recorded on Friday, this is part one of a deeply revealing interview with the Deputy Premier, Zane DeSilva as he confirms his intention to run for the Progressive Labour Party leadership and by default, Premier of Bermuda, when the current leader, David Burt, steps down next October. He speaks to question marks over his integrity, being accepted as a White person in the PLP and his experiences gro...
Beyond the Stigma: How Bermuda’s youth are changing the conversation on mental health 15.10.2025 39:05
In the second part of our series on youth mental health, as part of Mental Health Month, Jeremy Deacon and Jonathan Starling talk to three young people who are among those at the forefront of helping to destigmatise, and raise awareness of, the issue. Trigger Warning : This podcast discusses mental health challenges, including topics that may be sensitive for some listeners. Please take care while...
In-depth: the Cost of Living report, what does it actually say? 14.10.2025 40:32
Jonathan Starling and Jeremy Deacon take an in-depth look at the recent Cost of Living report, as well as the future of the Corporations of Hamilton and St George now the Privy Council has sided with the Government. If you have any thoughts on these issues or having suggestions for topics to discuss, email thenewsnavs@gmail.com To advertise on this podcast, call 534 2205
Beyond the stigma: a conversation on youth mental health 06.10.2025 53:37
With a staggering number of young Bermudians reporting mental health challenges, hosts Jeremy Deacon and Jonathan Starling sit down with Dr. Dan Cavanagh, Leader Researcher and Dr. Shawnee Basden, Clinical Psychologist and Project Manager for the Youth Mental Health Plan, to explore the just released 2022 National Adolescent Mental Health Survey findings and discuss what’s being done across the is...
Why are the young suffering mental health problems? 30.09.2025 33:21
On the eve of Mental Health month, Jeremy Deacon and Jonathan Starling look at research in Bermuda that suggests the island is an outlier in terms of the numbers of adolescents that have mental health problems. They also talk about their own experiences with mental health issues. Also, if you know anything about murders in Bermuda - call Crimestoppers on 800 8477
Emergency powers - what are they and do we need them? 24.09.2025 40:04
At a press conference held in the wake of the murder of Janae Minors, 37, a mother of two, the Police Commissioner, Darrin Simons, was asked about the potential use of emergency powers. He said: “[The Emergency Powers Act] has not been engaged. When we look at the total range of options that we could deploy, certainly that will be part of the discussion. “I don’t think we are there at this point i...
The Full Point: Inside the Wage Commission with Mischa Fubler 19.09.2025 56:43
Mischa Fubler opens up about the workings of the Wage Commission, which he chairs, as well as his fascinating life and career. A musician, a DJ (Dizzy the DJ), an IT expert, a Senator and the second most left-wing person in the Progressive Labour Party. It is well worth listening to. If you have any thoughts on this or other interviews, email thenewsnavs@gmail.com
Parental responsibility - how far should it go? 16.09.2025 37:15
Jonathan Starling and Jeremy Deacon look at the plan to review the 2010 Parental Responsibility Act, as well as the ban on cell phones in Government schools and ask: will it help? If you have any views on these issues, email thenewsnavs@gmail.com
How will the OBA look under Robert King and tax - how we could get some money back. 10.09.2025 45:21
Jonathan Starling and Jeremy Deacon look at the OBA leadership election which saw Robert King elected as the new leader and Scott Pearman as his deputy. And, what does the corporate income tax mean for your wallet?
Déjà vu on Southlands, the minimum wage and the need for inquests 28.08.2025 37:30
Jeremy Deacon and Jonathan Starling discuss the on-going saga that is Southlands, the rise in the minimum wage (and the lack of a living wage) and why inquests, as painful as they may be for a family, are necessary.
Another MOU and yet more unanswered questions 19.08.2025 38:52
Jonathan Starling and Jeremy Deacon look at the BIU docks dispute, which has far-reaching implications, and the MOU for a medical tourism facility at Morgan's Point which has posed many more questions than answers.
The Full Point: The BHB - a diagnosis and prognosis 14.08.2025 59:28
The Bermuda Hospitals Board CEO, Scott Pearman, sits down with Jeremy Deacon and Jonathan Starling for a revealing and in-depth look at the issues facing the hospitals in Bermuda. Also - why is that atrium so big?
Smith, King, Pearman, Fahy - who will be the next OBA leaders? 12.08.2025 33:20
Jeremy Deacon and Jonathan Starling look at the OBA leadership and deputy leadership candidates and ask who would be the best ticket?
The future of Daniel's Head and, do we need to use the word 'hate'? 05.08.2025 32:18
Co-hosts Jonathan Starling and Jeremy Deacon look at what might be in store for Daniel's Head, the subject of an MOU with Norwegian Cruise Lines, and has using the word 'hate' backfired on Leah Scott? Plus, Cup Match and poor behaviour: what needs to be done?
The Full Point: A candid discussion on White fragility in Bermuda 29.07.2025 55:56
On the eve of Cup Match and Emancipation Day, Jeremy Deacon and Jonathan Starling sit down with Stacey-Lee Williams, Executive Director of Citizens Uprooting Racism Bermuda (CURB) and Rashida Godwin, a member of CURB's Reparations Committee, to ask about White fragility and whether it is time to ask for reparations for those who were enslaved.
Could drones soon help in the fight against crime? 25.07.2025 37:27
The Minister of National Security Michael Weeks sat down with Jeremy Deacon and Jonathan Starling to talk about his ministry's work and the on-going battle to rid Bermuda of gangs.
The next OBA leader and - do we need a super-sized cafe at Southlands? 22.07.2025 51:19
Jonathan Starling and Jeremy Deacon discuss what next when Jarion Richardson steps down as the OBA leader in September, Caricom and, do we need a super-sized cafe at Southlands?
The Full Point: Why has Jarion Richardson quit as OBA leader? 20.07.2025 48:55
In an exclusive, in-depth interview with Jeremy Deacon and Jonathan Starling, Jarion Richardson spells out exactly why it was time for him to stand down as the leader of the One Bermuda Alliance
The Full Point: Bermuda - is justice being served? 18.07.2025 55:12
Jonathan Starling and Jeremy Deacon interview Cindy Clarke, the Director of the Department of Public Prosecutions, on the DNA problem, court security, Savvy, lack of defence counsel, and how delays are affecting cases.
The Full Point: A deep dive into corporate income tax 14.07.2025 36:42
On Friday, July 11, the CEO of the Corporate Income Tax Agency, Mervyn Skeet, joined Jonathan Starling and Jeremy Deacon for an in-depth look at the CIT, threats to the tax and its collection as well as the work of the Agency itself.
The Full Point: A lack of political will on LGBTQ+ rights? 08.07.2025 51:02
Jeremy Deacon and Jonthan Starling sat down with TajDonville-Outerbridge, an award-winning Bermudian human rights activist, writer and student studying a double masters of public administration and global affairs at the London School of Economics, to discuss LGBTQ+ rights and how far they have come - and how far they need to go.
The Full Point: Linda Smith and life as a new OBA MP 04.07.2025 39:09
Jeremy Deacon and Jonathan Starling sit down with Linda Smith, a recently elected first time MP for the One Bermuda Alliance
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