On the Record (Bahamas)

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

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