In this New Year’s edition, Jonathan and Jeremy set aside the usual look-back and focus squarely on what lies ahead for Bermuda in 2025. From the final budget under Premier David Burt to a consequential PLP leadership race, this episode breaks down the high-stakes decisions and power shifts expected in the months ahead.
Will the corporate income tax surplus translate into real relief on housing or healthcare? What legacy is Burt aiming to leave — and who might take the reins next? The hosts examine how fiscal choices may signal political preferences, and whether new contenders like Curtis Dickinson or Alexa Lightbourne are positioned to rise. Also: the shadow of income tax, the real implications of zero unemployment, and a cynic’s take on road safety and public trust.
This is not just a political preview — it’s a clear-eyed guide to the civic and economic forces that will shape Bermuda’s future.
And, well, after everything that has happened in Venezuela, we could not resist talking about Trump and whether he is a bigger threat to the western world than Russia or China.