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The Hon. Dennis Lister, JP,MP

The Hon. Dennis Lister, JP,MP

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27 Feb 2026 House of Assembly
Official Hansard Report - House of Assembly
8 words
The Speaker
Supplementary or new question? Hon. Michael Fahy: Supplementary.
27 Feb 2026 House of Assembly
Official Hansard Report - House of Assembly
103 words
The Speaker
Okay, your second supplementary . Go ahead. Hon. Michael Fahy: So, I am now not really understanding what is trying to be achieved. It would certainly, I would submit, make sense, and I hope the Minister will agree, that you try every option available in your current legislative package before you add yet an-other layer of bureaucracy, et cetera, and …
27 Feb 2026 House of Assembly
Official Hansard Report - House of Assembly
210 words
The Speaker
Minister. Hon. Owen Darrell: Mr. Speaker, I know that a majority, and everyone . . . I would say everyone in this House was elected to serve. And, Mr. Speaker, in serving, and I read out many stats, Mr. Speaker, when it comes to tourists coming to this Island and not being able to get transportation. I have spoken of …
27 Feb 2026 House of Assembly
Official Hansard Report - House of Assembly
147 words
The Speaker
Point of order. POINT OF ORDER [Misleading] Hon. Michael Fahy: The Member is misleading the House. Not in any way did I — 1894 27 February 2026 Official Hansard Report Bermuda House of Assembly An Hon. Member: Honourable Member. Hon. Michael Fahy: The Honourable Member, I accept that. —in any way made any inference to that whatsoever. I have simply …
27 Feb 2026 House of Assembly
Official Hansard Report - House of Assembly
13 words
The Speaker
Any further questions? Hon. Michael Fahy: I think it's the third question now,
27 Feb 2026 House of Assembly
Official Hansard Report - House of Assembly
21 words
The Speaker
Go ahead. Speak to the C hair. Speak to the Chair. I’m listening. Hon. Owen Darrell: May I answer the question?
27 Feb 2026 House of Assembly
Official Hansard Report - House of Assembly
7 words
The Speaker
I'm listening. Go right ahead. [Inaudible interjections]
27 Feb 2026 House of Assembly
Official Hansard Report - House of Assembly
176 words
The Speaker
Speak to me. Ignore that and speak to me. Hon. Owen Darrell: When you have ferries that have come from Singapore to Bermuda, it is prudent of the Government, as well as everyone who operates those ferries, to make sure that they are properly up to speed with their operating capabilities. So, what you will see is those ferries are …
27 Feb 2026 House of Assembly
Official Hansard Report - House of Assembly
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The Speaker
Thank you. Supplementary? Hon. Michael Fahy: No, thank you, Mr. Speaker. [Laughter]
27 Feb 2026 House of Assembly
Official Hansard Report - House of Assembly
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The Speaker
Thank you. The Minister was putting up his hand like he was anticipating another run. [Inaudible interjectio ns and laughter]
27 Feb 2026 House of Assembly
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The Speaker
All right. Members, that now brings us to a close of the Question Period on the Statements that were given this morning. And we will now move on. CONGRATULATORY AND/OR OBITUARY SPEECHES
27 Feb 2026 House of Assembly
Official Hansard Report - House of Assembly
38 words
The Speaker
Let me just readjust. Does any Member wish to speak to that? One adjustment required; h ere we go. Any Member? MP Lister, are you standing up for that? Okay, MP Lister, you have got your three minutes.
27 Feb 2026 House of Assembly
Official Hansard Report - House of Assembly
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The Speaker
The House, yes.
27 Feb 2026 House of Assembly
Official Hansard Report - House of Assembly
280 words
The Speaker
Thank you, Member. Minister, would you like your three minutes? Hon. Diallo V. S. Rabain: Yes, thank you, Mr. Speaker. And t hank you, MP Lister , I do want to be associated with the condolences for Ellsworth Smith. [He] is a relative of mine from the Smith clan from Devil's Hole. Mr. Speaker, I do get to my feet …
27 Feb 2026 House of Assembly
Official Hansard Report - House of Assembly
77 words
The Speaker
Thank you. Does any other Member . . . Minister Furbert. Hon. Tinee Furbert: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, it's been a while since we have been in the House, and I would just like to acknowledge condolences for a couple of my constituents. I would also just like to be associated with the comments for Wilton as well. …
27 Feb 2026 House of Assembly
Official Hansard Report - House of Assembly
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The Speaker
Mm-hmm.
27 Feb 2026 House of Assembly
Official Hansard Report - House of Assembly
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The Speaker
Thank you, Member. Hon. Tinee Furbert: —and educators who helped to put these exhibits on. Thank you.
27 Feb 2026 House of Assembly
Official Hansard Report - House of Assembly
23 words
The Speaker
Thank you, Minister. Does any other Member wish to make a . . . MP Swan ? Would you like your three minutes?
27 Feb 2026 House of Assembly
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The Speaker
Go right ahead, sir.
27 Feb 2026 House of Assembly
Official Hansard Report - House of Assembly
120 words
The Speaker
[Microphone off ] Hon. Ben Smith: Thank you, and good morning, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would like to give congratulations to the [Bermuda] Lawn Tennis Association for the historic result by our Davis Cup team beating Georgia. I think I will associate the entire House with that result. Bermuda House of Assembly It continues to show the level that …