On the Record (Bahamas)

Year in Review: 2025 in Focus / S9E42

Season 9 Episode 42 - Year in Review: 2025 in Focus
Guests:
Genea Noel - News Director, Eyewitness News Ava Turnquest - Digital Editor, The Tribune 

Defining the Future: Dr. Davis’ BTVI Story / S9E41

Season 9 Episode 41 - Defining the Future: Dr. Davis’ BTVI Story
Guest: Dr. Linda Davis 

A Shepherd’s Journey: Honouring Archbishop Drexel Gomez / S9E40

Season 9 Episode 40: A Shepherd’s Journey: Honouring Archbishop Drexel Gomez
Guest:
Emily King-Osadebay - Member of St. Agnes Anglican ChurchRosemary Hanna - Member of St. Agnes Anglican ChurchDeacon Lamar Nottage - Deacon at St. Agnes Anglican ChurchFather Keith Cartwright - Rector, St. Agnes Anglican ChurchAttorney Damien Gomez KC - Son of Archbishop Gomez

Resilience after Melissa / S9E39

Season 9 Episode 39: Resilience after Melissa
Guests:
Greg Thompson - Meteorologist Milton Walker - Head Of News & Sports - RJR Gleaner GroupJoshua Williams - Digital Reporter Sasha Lightbourne - Assignment Editor

A Feast for the Senses: Inside the Baha Mar & Arts Festival / S9E38

Season 9 Episode 38 A Feast for the Senses: Inside the Baha Mar & Arts Festival
Guest Chef: Tevin Kemp

Guardians of the Cays: The SEA Perspective / S9E37

Season 9 Episode 37 Guardians of the Cays: The SEA Perspective
Guests
Kieran MillerTito BaldwinAniska Rolle

Eddie Minnis: A Bahamian Original / S9E36

This week, Jerome Sawyer is On the Record from North Eleuthera with the legendary Bahamian artist, Eddie Minnis, for a sweeping look at his decades-long career. Minnis explains the story behind his highly influential visual art, detailing how he refined his signature technique using the palette knife to capture the raw beauty of the Bahamas. He also discusses the social impact of his celebrated political satire, the daily cartoon Potluck, which fearlessly covered contentious issues in the nation's newspapers. Finally, hear how this multi-talented artist transitioned into music, recording 100 songs that chronicle Bahamian life and culture, leading up to his highly anticipated return to the stage.

Mission to Canada / S9E35

Jerome Sawyer is On the Record from Canada, joining the Ministry of Tourism Investments and Aviation on its global sales mission to Montreal and Toronto. This episode explores the strategicJerome Sawyer is On the Record from Canada, joining the Ministry of Tourism Investments and Aviation on its global sales mission to Montreal and Toronto. This episode explores the strategic campaign designed to strengthen travel partnerships, maintain established relationships, and showcase The Bahamas as the ultimate year-round escape for Canadian travelers. You’ll hear from Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism Chester Cooper about new airlift and the push to promote all 16 islands, and get an inside look from Director General of Tourism Latia Duncan and team members on the crucial work behind the scenes that keeps the tourism engine running. Plus, see how Bahamian culture, from Junkanoo to culinary delights like the New Duff, is being brought directly to the Canadian market to create lasting connections and memories.
 
 
 
 
 

Feeding Hope - Inside Hands for Hunger / S9E34

Host Megan Shepard welcomes Hands for Hunger Executive Director Kesha Ellis to On The Record for an insightful discussion on the nonprofit's crucial mission to eradicate hunger inHost Megan Shepard welcomes Hands for Hunger Executive Director Kesha Ellis to On The Record for an insightful discussion on the nonprofit's crucial mission to eradicate hunger in The Bahamas. Discover the innovative programs that feed thousands daily, from the founding food rescue operations and the dignified, grocery-store-style A-for-A pantry, to the recently launched school pantries addressing hunger among students. Learn how Hands for Hunger leverages partnerships, volunteers, and its major fundraising event, Paradise Plates, to support 7,000 registered families and how you can be part of ending food insecurity in the country. Tune in to see how this small but mighty team is making a massive difference.

Diplomacy In Stone Inside the New U S Embassy / S9E33

Go behind the gates of the brand new, state-of-the-art United States Embassy in Nassau with host Jerome Sawyer on this special edition of On The Record. Charge d'Affaires Kimberly Furnish joins the show to discuss the $227 million facility's significance as a symbol of the enduring US-Bahamas relationship and its role in diplomacy, security, and consular services. We also hear from Commander Victor Lang on defense cooperation, focusing on illegal migration and trafficking, and Consular Chief Karina Kanan details the improvements in visa services at the new building. Tune in to understand the future of US-Bahamas engagement and the embassy's mission to keep both nations safe, strong, and prosperous.