On the Record (Bahamas)
On The Record with Jerome Sawyer is a debate style television talk show where Bahamians can find the balanced and open debate the nation is asking for.
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Episodes
Thursday Jun 12, 2025
Thursday Jun 05, 2025
Thursday May 29, 2025
Thursday May 22, 2025
Thursday May 15, 2025
Thursday May 08, 2025
Thursday May 01, 2025
Thursday May 01, 2025
Guest: Dr. Sean Leonardo Knowles, Physician
Under the theme of Mental Health Awareness Month, Jerome Sawyer sits down with psychiatrist Dr. Sean Leonardo Knowles to confront the deepening mental health crisis in The Bahamas. Together they unpack the alarming rise in suicide—especially among men—and the widespread stigma that keeps so many suffering in silence. Dr. Knowles urges a national response, advocating for mental health education in schools, legal reforms on youth substance use, and increased access to care across the islands. From trauma and addiction to emotional repression in men, this episode issues a compelling call for cultural change, compassionate intervention, and serious investment in the nation’s mental wellbeing.
CREDITS
Executive Producer: Jerome Sawyer
Producer: Jondeisha “JD” Hall
Technical DirectorS: Nathaniel Conliffe & Raychard Ferguson
Audio Engineer: Joey Butler
Graphics: Lynette Lockhart
PhotographyUdaijah Taylor-Stevens
Make-up: Regina McCook
Thursday Apr 24, 2025
Thursday Apr 24, 2025
Guest
Father Ethan Ferguson - Rector, Holy Cross Parish
As Bahamians wrestle with rising crime, mental health struggles, and a generation drifting from faith, On the Record asks: has the true meaning of Easter been lost? This week, host Jerome Sawyer sits down with Father Ethan Ferguson, Director of Holy Cross Parish, for a candid conversation about the spiritual state of the nation. Together, they explore how the church can help heal a fractured society, reach disillusioned youth, and offer hope in uncertain times. Is the church still relevant? Can faith bridge the divide? Don’t miss this timely reflection on where we are—and where we must go.
CREDITS
Executive Producer: Jerome Sawyer
Producer: Jondeisha “JD” Hall
Technical Director: Nathaniel Conliffe
Audio Engineer: Joey Butler
Graphics: Lynette Lockhart
Photography: Udaijah Taylor-Stevens
Make-up: Regina McCook
Thursday Apr 17, 2025
Thursday Apr 17, 2025
Guest: Aisha Bowe - Bahamian Astronaut
Tonight on On the Record, Jerome Sawyer reconnects with one of the most inspiring Bahamians of our time—Aisha Bowe. Just over two years ago, she joined us as a former NASA rocket scientist with dreams of reaching space. Now, she returns—an astronaut. From carrying the Bahamian flag and conch chowder beyond the stratosphere to conducting cutting-edge science aboard Blue Origin’s first all-female crewed mission, Aisha didn’t just visit space—she took the Bahamas with her.
What does Earth look like from up there? What’s next for her groundbreaking work in science, education, and national pride? And when exactly is she planning to go back?
Don’t miss this out-of-this-world conversation with a woman who's changing how we think about what's possible.
CREDITS
Executive Producer: Jerome Sawyer
Producer: Jondeisha “JD” Hall
Technical Director: Nathaniel Conliffe
Audio Engineer: Joey Butler
Graphics: Lynette Lockhart
Photography: Udaijah Taylor-Stevens
Make-up: Regina McCook
Thursday Apr 10, 2025
Thursday Apr 10, 2025
Guest: Arinthia Komolafe - Aspiring FNM Candidate
In this episode of On the Record, Jerome Sawyer sits down with one of the most talked-about figures in Bahamian politics—Arinthia Komolafe. She made history as the first woman to lead a political party, then shocked the nation by stepping away. But now, she’s back—under a different banner, with a new vision, and a message that just might reshape the 2026 election. Why the FNM? Why now? And what does she really think about third parties, political apathy, and the future of The Bahamas? Enjoy this candid, revealing conversation with a woman whose political story is far from over.
CREDITS
Executive Producer: Jerome Sawyer
Producer: Jondeisha “JD” Hall
Technical Director: Nathaniel Conliffe & Raychard Ferguson
Audio Engineer: Nathaniel Conliffe
Graphics: Lynette Lockhart
Photography: Udaijah Taylor-Stevens
Make-up: Regina McCook