Leaders on the record

In Episode 7 of Leaders on the Record, we sit down with the Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors, the Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP, MP, for an in-depth conversation about three important social issues affecting Bermuda. Minister Furbert discusses the Government’s plan to end homelessness, efforts to provide hearing support to residents who need assistance, and the services available to vict...

Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Alexa Lightbourne, JP, MP, discusses proposed changes to strengthen price transparency, examine how duty relief is reflected in consumer prices, and introduce new competition legislation aimed at supporting fairer markets for Bermuda’s consumers and businesses.

In episode 5 of  Leaders on the Record , Head of the Public Service Mrs Cherie-lynn Whitter discusses the future of Bermuda’s public service, the need to attract new talent across Government, and the opportunities available through the Government Career Expo taking placeon June 18, 2026. She also addresses common misconceptions about working in Government and explains how public officers support t...

In episode#4 of Leaders on the Record , Minister of Home Affairs the Hon. Alexa Lightbourne, JP, MP discusses Bermuda’s potential relationship with CARICOM, the Government’s public consultation, and the Green Paper, The Story of Us . Minister Lightbourne addresses common questions and misconceptions about what full membership could mean for Bermuda, while also explaining why public feedback is cen...

In this episode of Leaders on the Record , Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt takes a deeper look at Bermuda’s 2026–2027 National Budget. Moving beyond the Budget Statement, the Premier explains the thinking behind recent tax reforms, the introduction of corporate income tax, plans for debt reduction, and major capital investments in healthcare, housing, education and infrastructure. This...

In this episode of Leaders on the Record , host Tari Trott speaks with Zane De Silva , Deputy Premier and Minister of Housing and Municipalities, about Bermuda’s housing crisis and the Government’s response. Minister De Silva shares updates on the draft 10-year Affordable Housing Strategy, new and upcoming developments, emergency and modular housing initiatives, and ambitious plans to deliver hund...

In the debut episode of Leaders on the Record, Minister of National Security, Michael Weeks has a frank conversation about violence and gang activity in Bermuda. Moving beyond press conferences and headlines, the Minister speaks candidly about the realities driving gang violence, the role of families and communities, and why enforcement alone will never solve the problem.