On the Record (Bahamas)

Investing in Exuma: The Yntegra Blueprint / S9E10

Investing in Exuma: The Yntegra Blueprint
Guest: Felipe MacLean - Yntegra Group CEOIn this episode of On the Record, host Jerome Sawyer interviews Felipe McClean, CEO of Integra Group, about the upcoming Rosewood Exuma resort—a $300 million ultra-luxury, low-density development on East Sampson Cay in the Exumas, slated to open in 2028. McClean shares how the vision was born out of a personal visit during the pandemic and was encouraged by local community members. The resort will feature just 33 rooms on less than 50% of the island, with a strong focus on sustainability, cultural preservation, and community engagement. McClean outlines economic benefits, including 400 jobs and $336 million in local wages, as well as efforts to integrate local artists, businesses, and training programs. While acknowledging environmental concerns and public scrutiny, he emphasizes compliance with Bahamian regulations and a long-term commitment to responsible development and community upliftment.
 
CREDITS 
Executive Producer: Jerome Sawyer 
Producer: Jondeisha “JD” Hall
Technical Director: Nathaniel Conliffe & Raychard Ferguson 
Audio Engineer: Joey Butler 
Graphics: Lynette Lockhart
Photography: Udaijah Taylor-Stevens
Make-up: Regina McCook

The Cost of Living Reality Check / S9E9

In The Cost of Living Reality Check, Jerome Sawyer speaks with three young Bahamian professionals navigating the challenges of rising expenses, stagnant wages, and limited financial literacy. From food and rent to healthcare and education, the guests share how multiple income streams, entrepreneurship, and mindset shifts are becoming essential for survival and stability. The episode highlights the need for better education, mentorship, and practical economic support to help young Bahamians build sustainable futures at home.
Guests:
Carlo Ramsey, Owner of Da Jerk Spot
Anthiniqueko Gibson, Emergency Response Services Professional
Mitchell K. A. Thurston, President & CEO of Bahamas Mineral & Manufacturing Corporation Ltd 
CREDITS 
Executive Producer: Jerome Sawyer 
Producer: Jondeisha “JD” Hall
Technical Director: Raychard Ferguson 
Audio Engineer: Joey Butler 
Graphics: Lynette Lockhart
Photography: Udaijah Taylor-Stevens
Make-up: Regina McCook

A Taste of Paradise: The Magic Behind the Nassau Paradise Island Wine & Food Festival / S9E8

Jerome Sawyer returns to the Atlantis Resort for the Nassau Paradise Island Wine & Food Festival, showcasing the island-wide effort behind this growing culinary and cultural celebration. He speaks with Atlantis executives, local chefs, and Bahamian music legends to explore the vision, logistics, and community impact of the event. From local stews to mystery waffles and headline performances by Baha Men, the festival highlights the best of Bahamian flavour and flair.

Breaking Barriers: Commissioner of Police Shanta Knowles / S9E7

In this episode of On the Record, host Jerome Sawyer interviews Shanta Knowles, the first female Commissioner of the Royal Bahamas Police Force. The conversation highlights her historic appointment, her deep commitment to community-focused policing, and her vision for restoring public trust, addressing crime, and empowering more women in law enforcement. Through personal stories, she emphasizes servant leadership, integrity, and the role of faith in guiding her journey.
 
CREDITS
Executive Producer: Jerome Sawyer 
Producer: Jondeisha “JD” Hall
Technical Director: Raychard Ferguson 
Audio Engineer: Joey Butler 
Graphics: Lynette Lockhart
Photography: Udaijah Taylor-Stevens
Make-up: Regina McCook

Rehiring Retirees: Fair or Foul? / S9E6

Hosted by Jerome Sawyer
Guests:
Kimsley Ferguson - BPSU President
Muriel Lightbourne - Nurses Union President
Belinda Wilson - BUT/BNATUC President 
CREDITS
Executive Producer: Jerome Sawyer 
Producer: Jondeisha “JD” Hall
Technical Director: Nathaniel Conliffe & Raychard Ferguson 
Camera Operator: Garcia Smith
Audio Engineer: Joey Butler 
Graphics: Lynette Lockhart
Photography: Udaijah Taylor-Stevens
Make-up: Regina McCook

Breaking the Cycle - The Truth About Violence / S9E5

Breaking the Cycle: The Truth About Violence
Guests: Keva Bethell - Researcher, Dr. Anthony Hamilton - President Of Civil Society Bahamas
Credits 
Executive Producer: Jerome Sawyer 
Producer: Jondeisha “JD” Hall
Technical Directors: Nathaniel Conliffe, Raychard Ferguson 
Camera Operator: Garcia Smith
Audio Engineer: Joey Butler 
Graphics: Lynette Lockhart
Photography: Udaijah Taylor-Stevens
Make-up: Regina McCook

Let's Save the Dundas / S9E4

Tariffs & Turmoil: How the U.S. Trade War Hits Home / S9E3

THE BOY WHO LOVED FISHING: Chester Cooper / S9E2

Tonight we take a journey. One that starts in the small quaint community of Forbes Hill, Exuma. It's a place where life is simple, values run deep, and dreams are as boundless as the turquoise sea. This is where the story of I. Chester Cooper begins.
 
Guest: The Honourable I. Chester Cooper - Deputy Prime Minister of The Bahamas, Minister of Tourism Investment and Aviation

MISSION TO WASHINGTON: The Inauguration of Donald J. Trump / S9E1

We're coming to you from Washington DC. In this extraordinary episode we are bringing you the events of the inauguration of this country's 47th president, Donald J Trump. Outside of the pomp, pageantry and politics of this event, the ceremony represented a crossroads for America in many ways, in particular, its relationship with other countries, ours included.
Guests:
H.E. Wendall Jones - Ambassador of The Bahamas to the United States
Dr. Bert Williams
Tiffany Ewing-Bowles
Edeleke Ewing-Carey
Lovelle Saunders
Olivia Spence
Reagan Russell