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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
3 words
The Speaker
Go ahead, Member.
27 Feb 2026 House of Assembly
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6 words
The Speaker
Thank you, MP King. [Desk thumping]
27 Feb 2026 House of Assembly
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15 words
The Speaker
Does any other Member wish to make a contribution at this time? MP Tucker .
27 Feb 2026 House of Assembly
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2 words
The Speaker
Good evening.
27 Feb 2026 House of Assembly
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2 words
The Speaker
Go ahead.
27 Feb 2026 House of Assembly
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6 words
The Speaker
Thank you, MP Tucker. [Desk thumping]
27 Feb 2026 House of Assembly
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16 words
The Speaker
Would any other Member . . . Government Whip , are you taking the floor? [Crosstalk]
27 Feb 2026 House of Assembly
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21 words
The Speaker
Thank you, Mr. Tyrrell. MP De Silva —Minister De Silva. Hon. Zane J. S. De Silva: Yes, thank you, Mr. Speaker.
27 Feb 2026 House of Assembly
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41 words
The Speaker
I think you have been biting at the bit for a while to get on your feet. Hon. Zane J. S. De Silva: I’ve been biting . . . man, I could have got up about four hours ago, Mr. Speaker.
27 Feb 2026 House of Assembly
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25 words
The Speaker
Yes, we could have done it about four hours [ago] this afternoon. Hon. Zane J. S. De Silva: Yes, then we could have done that.
27 Feb 2026 House of Assembly
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138 words
The Speaker
That's right. Hon. Zane J. S. De Silva: But let me start where the last speaker, my honourable colleague Neville T yrrell, finished . And he said, what a great, great budget. Premier, you probably don't realise this, but history will only tell, that this has to be one of the greatest budgets that this country has ever seen. Hon. …
27 Feb 2026 House of Assembly
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8 words
The Speaker
Go ahead. POINT OF ORDER [Imputing improper motive]
27 Feb 2026 House of Assembly
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755 words
The Speaker
Ah! Ah! Member, I'm just going to remind us that we have come to a term, we are turning our pages, but we won't be imput ing improper motives against Members. So, I know you are skilled enough to be able to continue on without having to worry about that. Hon. Zane J. S. De Silva: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. …
27 Feb 2026 House of Assembly
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16 words
The Speaker
Thank you, Minister. Premier . Hon. E. David Burt: Good night to you, Mr. Speaker. [Crosstalk]
27 Feb 2026 House of Assembly
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333 words
The Speaker
Keep the tone up now. Hon. E. David Burt: But what we were treated to today, Mr. Speaker, seemed to be what I would say (my word and opinion, as I listened to the entire debate) is a tirade in some cases of alternative facts. Not able in any way, shape, or form to bring themselves to say anything positive. …
27 Feb 2026 House of Assembly
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7 words
The Speaker
Point of order. POINT OF ORDER [Misleading]
27 Feb 2026 House of Assembly
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410 words
The Speaker
Premier. Hon. E. David Burt: Mr. Speaker, as I go on, the Shadow Minister talks a lot about corporate income tax. 1994 27 February 2026 Official Hansard Report Bermuda House of Assembly And it was interesting, and I heard this commentary around this thing as though it was given to us as a gift. Now, here's the thing, Mr. Speaker. …
27 Feb 2026 House of Assembly
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7 words
The Speaker
Point of order. POINT OF ORDER [Misleading]
27 Feb 2026 House of Assembly
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941 words
The Speaker
Premier. Hon. E. David Burt: Mr. Speaker, he is trying hard, trying hard for relevance, but he is not going to make it. Because here is the thing, he can watch from the sidelines, the Shadow Minister , because this Government has delivered and will continue to deliver, Mr. Speaker. We have a record of delivery. We have a record …
27 Feb 2026 House of Assembly
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46 words
The Speaker
Talk to the Chair. Talk this way. Talk this way. Hon. E. David Burt: Now let me continue, Mr. Speaker. Because on the issue of tax cuts, our record as a Government is clear. We cut taxes for working people. We cut taxes for working people.