Welcome to Leaders on the Record, a Government of Bermuda podcast series that provides candid, in-depth conversations with Government leaders on key issues affecting the community, offering insight beyond traditional press conferences and news soundbites.
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Episode Two: "Affordable Housing in Bermuda: Strategy, Supply and Solutions" - Minister of Housing and Municipalities, Zane Desilva
In this episode of Leaders on the Record, host Tari Trott speaks with Zane De Silva, Deputy Premier and Minister of Housing and Municipalities, about Bermuda’s housing crisis and the Government’s response.
Minister De Silva shares updates on the draft 10-year Affordable Housing Strategy, new and upcoming developments, emergency and modular housing initiatives, and ambitious plans to deliver hundreds of affordable rental units over the next 12–18 months. The conversation also explores affordability pressures facing working families and seniors, community concerns, and what success looks like in addressing Bermuda’s housing needs.
Listen to Episode Two on Spotify.
Episode One: "Hard Truths About Violence" - Minister of National Security, Michael Weeks
In the debut episode of Leaders on the Record, Minister of National Security Michael Weeks has a frank conversation about violence and gang activity in Bermuda.
Moving beyond press conferences and headlines, the Minister speaks candidly about the realities driving gang violence, the role of families and communities, and why enforcement alone will never solve the problem.
He reflects on the human cost of violence, the pressures faced by young people, and the long-term work being done through prevention, intervention, and community partnerships. The conversation offers listeners a rare, unscripted look at how government, families, and society must work together to create lasting change.