The News Navigators

Jeremy Deacon and Jonathan Starling

Jeremy Deacon is a 40-year veteran of the media industry who has followed and reported on politics and current affairs in Bermuda for 20 years. Jonathan Starling is a former independent candidate who has followed the political scene in Bermuda for decades.
Together they offer unrivalled insight into the news as well as an ability to distill and discuss – occasionally disagreeing on – what makes the headlines.
Michael Fahy, an attorney and former Government Minister, presented earlier episodes of The News Navigators.

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85 episodes
Updated July 3

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Aug 12, 2025 · 33 min
Smith, King, Pearman, Fahy - who will be the next OBA leaders?
Jeremy Deacon and Jonathan Starling look at the OBA leadership and deputy leadership candidates and ask who would be the best ticket?
Aug 5, 2025 · 32 min
The future of Daniel's Head and, do we need to use the word 'hate'?
Co-hosts Jonathan Starling and Jeremy Deacon look at what might be in store for Daniel's Head, the subject of an MOU with Norwegian Cruise Lines, and has using the word 'hate' backfired on Leah Scott? Plus, Cup Match and poor behaviour: what needs to be done?
Jul 29, 2025 · 55 min
The Full Point: A candid discussion on White fragility in Bermuda
On the eve of Cup Match and Emancipation Day, Jeremy Deacon and Jonathan Starling sit down with Stacey-Lee Williams, Executive Director of Citizens Uprooting Racism Bermuda (CURB) and Rashida Godwin, a member of CURB's Reparations Committee, to ask about White fragility and whether it is time to ask for reparations for those who were enslaved.
Jul 25, 2025 · 37 min
Could drones soon help in the fight against crime?
The Minister of National Security Michael Weeks sat down with Jeremy Deacon and Jonathan Starling to talk about his ministry's work and the on-going battle to rid Bermuda of gangs.
Jul 22, 2025 · 51 min
The next OBA leader and - do we need a super-sized cafe at Southlands?
Jonathan Starling and Jeremy Deacon discuss what next when Jarion Richardson steps down as the OBA leader in September, Caricom and, do we need a super-sized cafe at Southlands?
Jul 20, 2025 · 48 min
The Full Point: Why has Jarion Richardson quit as OBA leader?
In an exclusive, in-depth interview with Jeremy Deacon and Jonathan Starling, Jarion Richardson spells out exactly why it was time for him to stand down as the leader of the One Bermuda Alliance
Jul 18, 2025 · 55 min
The Full Point: Bermuda - is justice being served?
Jonathan Starling and Jeremy Deacon interview Cindy Clarke, the Director of the Department of Public Prosecutions, on the DNA problem, court security, Savvy, lack of defence counsel, and how delays are affecting cases.
Jul 14, 2025 · 36 min
The Full Point: A deep dive into corporate income tax
On Friday, July 11, the CEO of the Corporate Income Tax Agency, Mervyn Skeet, joined Jonathan Starling and Jeremy Deacon for an in-depth look at the CIT, threats to the tax and its collection as well as the work of the Agency itself.
Jul 8, 2025 · 51 min
The Full Point: A lack of political will on LGBTQ+ rights?
Jeremy Deacon and Jonthan Starling sat down with TajDonville-Outerbridge, an award-winning Bermudian human rights activist, writer and student studying a double masters of public administration and global affairs at the London School of Economics, to discuss LGBTQ+ rights and how far they have come - and how far they need to go.
Jul 4, 2025 · 39 min
The Full Point: Linda Smith and life as a new OBA MP
Jeremy Deacon and Jonathan Starling sit down with Linda Smith, a recently elected first time MP for the One Bermuda Alliance
Jun 30, 2025 · 35 min
Cost of living: was the summit worth it?
Jonathan Starling and Jeremy Deacon take a look at how effective the Cost of Living summit might be as well as looking at the thorny issue of PRC status.
Jun 27, 2025 · 50 min
The Full Point: AI - a threat or an opportunity?
On Thursday, July 26, Jonathan Starling and Jeremy Deacon sit down with Aaron Smith , an AI partner at the Bermuda Clarity Institute to discuss artificial intelligence - everything from regulation, threats, opportunities and whether AI will ever really behave like a human.
Jun 23, 2025 · 43 min
The Full Point: What's the future for the BBC?
Heather Lamb, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company's General Manager, sits down with Jeremy Deacon and Jonathan Starling to talk about her career, her thoughts on journalism and what's next for the BBC? The Bermuda Center for Creative Learning (BCCL) is making waves with its personalized education model that caters specifically to diverse learners. By focusing on individual learning profiles, BCCL works to empower students of all abilities, including those with dyslexia, ADHD, and anxiety. The school employs a flexible, group-based learning strategy, placing children according to their needs rather than traditional grade levels. With passionate faculty members dedicated to their students’ success, BCCL provides a nurturing environment for early education and has expanded to include an American Diploma program in collaboration with CMASAS. Rolling admissions allow aspiring students to join throughout the year. For more information on BCCL go to their website www.bermudacreativelearning.com or call +1 441 824 1111
Jun 17, 2025 · 48 min
Why does Michael Fahy want a retraction and what can the cost of living summit really achieve?
Jonathan Starling is back from vacation and while he's been away, he's missed quite a lot - Tracy Berkeley stepping down as the BTA CEO, the cost of living summit and the emergence of a new political party. Together, we look at these issues. The Bermuda Center for Creative Learning (BCCL) is making waves with its personalized education model that caters specifically to diverse learners. By focusing on individual learning profiles, BCCL works to empower students of all abilities, including those with dyslexia, ADHD, and anxiety. The school employs a flexible, group-based learning strategy, placing children according to their needs rather than traditional grade levels. With passionate faculty members dedicated to their students’ success, BCCL provides a nurturing environment for early education and has expanded to include an American Diploma program in collaboration with CMASAS. Rolling admissions allow aspiring students to join throughout the year. For more information on BCCL go to their website www.bermudacreativelearning.com or call +1 441 824 1111
Jun 9, 2025 · 55 min
Premier: "We have the fastest growth in the Americas."
Recorded on Monday, June 9, the Premier, David Burt, sits down with The News Navigators to talk in-depth about the 2025-2026 Bermuda Budget. The Bermuda Center for Creative Learning (BCCL) is making waves with its personalized education model that caters specifically to diverse learners. By focusing on individual learning profiles, BCCL works to empower students of all abilities, including those with dyslexia, ADHD, and anxiety. The school employs a flexible, group-based learning strategy, placing children according to their needs rather than traditional grade levels. With passionate faculty members dedicated to their students’ success, BCCL provides a nurturing environment for early education and has expanded to include an American Diploma program in collaboration with CMASAS. Rolling admissions allow aspiring students to join throughout the year. For more information on BCCL go to their website www.bermudacreativelearning.com or call +1 441 824 1111
Jun 5, 2025 · 28 min
Why are men so bad at looking after themselves?
Jeremy Deacon is joined by Diallo Rabain, the Minister of Cabinet and Innovation, and Dr Jonathan Makanjuola, a consultant urologist to talk about their experiences and look at why men are so backward at coming forward about their health. If you want to get hold of BCCL, their website is www.bermudacreativelearning.com and their contact number is 1 441 824 1111 or email info@bccl.bm
Jun 2, 2025 · 1 hr
Why does Chris Famous think people are against Caricom?
In the latest episode, Jeremy Deacon is joined by PLP MP Chris Famous as a guest co-host while Jonathan Starling is on vacation. Chris talks about Caricom and Bermuda's possible membership as well as what is behind the housing crisis. He also touches on the future of the PLP without David Burt. If you have any questions or suggestions for topics for us to discuss, email thenewsnavs@gmail.com
May 19, 2025 · 38 min
Is Big Brother coming for the media in Bermuda?
While Jonathan Starling is away on vacation, Jeremy Deacon is joined by guest co-host Michael Fahy, one of the original founders of The News Navigators to talk about the Government's regulation threat to the media and Caricom. If you have any questions or issues you would like us to discuss, email thenewsnavs@gmail.com
May 12, 2025 · 47 min
The shadow finance minister gives his take on the Budget
Doug De Couto talks to Jeremy Deacon and Jonathan Starling about the Budget, his Budget reply and why he insists the Premier has worked a magic trick on the Government's finances. If you want us to discuss a topic or ask us a question, email thenewsnavs@gmail.com
May 5, 2025 · 48 min
The 2025 Budget distilled and discussed
Jeremy Deacon and Jonathan Starling are joined by former Bermuda College economics lecturer, Craig Simmons, to discuss the Budget which was delivered last Friday by the Premier and Finance Minister, David Burt. If you have any thoughts on this episode, email thenewsnavs@gmail.com