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The Hon. Dennis Lister, JP,MP

The Hon. Dennis Lister, JP,MP

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12 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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Chairman
I would like to remind the listening public that we are on S upplementary Estimates (No. 1) for this year , the year 2025/ 26, and we are looking at supplements that have been added to the budget . The Minister of National Security has the floor , and while he rectifies something, he will r eturn momentarily . [Pause] …
12 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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Chairman
Thank you, Minister . [Inaudible interjections] Hon. Michael A. Weeks: Oh, it looks like everyone has figured it out . [Inaudible interjections]
12 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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Chairman
Yes, but . . . No, no. We need the clarification from you, Minister, — Hon. Michael A. Weeks: Yes . . . Yes.
12 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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—so we know what the actual budget amount is. Hon. Michael A. Weeks: Okay, we are debating the $ 1 million at this —
12 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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Chairman
That is what we are doing. Hon. Michael A. Weeks: That is Head 7.
12 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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Chairman
Yes. Bermuda House of Assembly Hon. Michael A. Weeks: So, the $1 million has been allocated for the funding of additional police officer posts that are currently vacant and unfunded. This additional funding will enable the BPS to recruit more of-ficers to bolster their ranks , demonstrates the Government 's commitment to assisting the BPS and increases its workforce in …
12 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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Chairman
Thank you so much, Minister . Are there any other Member s who wish to speak to item 8, H ead 7? I recognise the Opposition Leader and Member for constituency 10. Member , you have the floor . Hon. Robert King: Thank you. Regarding the $1 million allocation for the additional police officers , what portion of the $ …
12 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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Chairman
Are there any other Member s who wish to speak to i tem 8, Head 7? I recognise the Member from constituency 20. Member , you have the floor. Hon. Michael Fahy: Thank you, Madam Chairman. It was not clear , I guess given the confusion on the numbers . Is that just f or police officers , or was …
12 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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Chairman
No, the Minister made the clarification . That was for police officers. Yes. Hon. Michael Fahy: Just there. Okay. He was on the other Head. Thank you.
12 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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Chairman
Yes. Thank you. Are there any other Member s who wish to speak to item 8, Head 7? Hon. L. Craig Cannonier: Yes.
12 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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Chairman
I recognise the Member from constituency 12. Member , you have the floor. Hon. L. Craig Cannonier: Thank you. Thank you, Madam [Chairman]. I just want to know , how many individuals we are talking about in relation to the $ 1 million ?
12 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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Chairman
How many police officers? Hon. L. Craig Cannonier: Yes.
12 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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Chairman
Yes. Thank you. Are there any other Member s who wish to speak to item 8, H ead 7? There being none . . . Minister , are you ready to give . . . to answer the questions ? Hon. Michael A. Weeks: Thank you, Madam Chairman. And thank you, Member s, on the other side for participating . …
12 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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Thank you for the answer to that question. Yes. Are there any other persons who wish to speak to item 8, Head 7? There being none . . . Minister . Hon. Michael A. Weeks: Thank you, Madam Chairman. This is the Government 's commitment to try to make our Island safer. So, these actual officers are just a commitment …
12 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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Chairman
It has been moved that item 8, Head 7 be approved . Are there any objections ? There being none; so approved. [Gavel] [Motion carried: The Ministry of National Security, Head 7 approved.]
12 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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Chairman
This takes us to item 9, the Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors , and I call on the relevant Minister. Minister , you have the floor . MINISTRY OF YOUTH, SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND SENIORS Hon. Tinee Furbert: Thank you, Madam Chairman. The Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors delivers essential services and programmes to support Bermuda's vulnerable …
12 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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Chairman
Yes, thank you for that . I noticed that you were trying to give a little bit more detail , and I think Member s will appreciate that . So, please continue with the details. HEAD 23 CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES Hon. Tinee Furbert: Thank you, Madam Chairman. Let me detail how the supplementary will be allocated, Madam Chairman, $1,172,969 …
12 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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Chairman
Yes, and we are not there yet. So, you can reserve that for then. Hon. Tinee Furbert: It is—
12 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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Chairman
We recognised that that is what you were doing, so just stick to the Ministry areas that do not fall on the capital . Hon. Tinee Furbert: It is— [Inaudible interjections]
12 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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Chairman
So, stick with current account stuff. Hon. Tinee Furbert: It is essential that the department maintain its accreditation we have attained through respected governing bodies . The additional funding of $63,200 will offset the cost associated with upholding these important recognitions of good governance. All sections of DCFS undergo rigorous accreditation processes , which come at a significant cost . …