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The Hon. Dennis Lister, JP,MP

The Hon. Dennis Lister, JP,MP

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5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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Thank you. Members, that concludes the Papers and Communications to the House this morning. PETITIONS
5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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There are none. STATEMENTS BY MINISTERS AND JUNIOR MINISTERS
5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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We have quite a handful of Statements this morning. There are 12 such Statements. The first is the name of the Premier and Minister of Finance Premier. Hon. E. David Burt: Good morning to you, Mr. Speaker.
5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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Good morning. JOINT MINISTERIAL COUNCIL 2025 Hon. E. David Burt: Mr Speaker, Honourable Members will be aware of my recent attendance at the Joint Ministerial Council in London, known as “JMC ,” which is the highest political forum between the UK 1 UK and Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council 2025: communiqué - GOV.UK Government and elected governments of the Overseas …
5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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Thank you, Premier. I believe the second Statement is also yours. Would you like to deliver that one now? Hon. E. David Burt: S ure, Mr. Speaker.
5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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Go right ahead. DELIVERING ON OUR COMMITMENTS — INVESTING TO MEET BERMUDA’S NEEDS NOW Hon. E. David Burt: Mr. Speaker, earlier this morning I tabled Supplementary Estimate (No. 1) for fiscal year 2025/26 in this Honourable House. Mr. Speaker, this Government has remained steadfast in its approach. When we have the fiscal space to support Bermudians we use it to …
5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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Thank you, Mr. Premier. The next Statement is the one that is in the name of the Deputy Premier. Would you like to do your S tatement now? Deputy . B ermuda House of Assembly Hon. Zane J. S. De Silva: Yes, Mr. Speaker, thank you very much.
5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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Mm-hmm. GOVERNMENT HOUSING INITIATIVES UPDATE Hon. Zane J. S. De Silva: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to provide clarity for this Honourable House and t he people of Bermuda regarding media reporting surrounding the Battery Road project , and to offer a broader update on the significant progress being made by this Government’s housing initiatives. This Government continues to give …
5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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Thank you, Minister . Minister, would you like to do your second Statement now? I saw you sitting down. I was wondering if you were go ing to take a break in between. Hon. Zane J. S. De Silva: I was looking for the— The Speaker: Well, while you are sorting yourself out, let me just make two acknowledgements while …
5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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It has been brought to my attention that in the G allery we have visitors who are here this morning. We have two visitors. We have Scott Cr anfield, who is a golf pro instructor. He instructs the pros, from what I understand. He teaches the pros, so he i s looking to do some things here in Bermuda with …
5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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Minister, continue on. BERMUDA HOUSING CORPORATION PRIVATE SECTOR REFURBISHMENT PROGRAMME UPDATE Hon. Zane J. S. De Silva: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to update this Honourable House on the continued progress of the Bermuda Housing Corporation’s Private Sector Refurbishment Programme, an important initiative within Government’s ongoing efforts to expand the supply of quality, affordable rental housing …
5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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Thank you, Minister. Members, the next Statement this morning is in the name of the Minister of National Security. Minister. Hon. Michael A. Weeks: Good morning, Mr. Speaker —
5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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Good morning. Hon. Michael A. Weeks: —colleagues, and listening public. CUSTOMS NEW X- RAY BUILDING Hon. Michael A. Weeks: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to inform this Honourable House and the people of Ber-muda about the developments in our efforts to enhance our border protection, specifically at the Hamilton Docks. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to provide an update on …
5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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Thank you, Minister. Members, the next Statement this morning is in the name of the Minister of Tourism and Transport . . . and Tourism Transport, correct? Minister. [ Inaudible interjection]
5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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Tourism, Transport, Culture and Sport. [ Laughter] Hon. Owen Darrell: Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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I was trying to get the right order for you that time. Hon. Owen Darrell: Thank you, sir. The Speaker: Okay. TCD DIGITISATION TRANSFORMATION UPDATE Hon. Owen Darrell: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to update this Honourable House and the people of Bermuda on an important milestone in our ongoing effort to modernise public services. On Monday, 3 November 2025, …
5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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Thank you, Minister. Members, the next Statement this morning is in the name of the Minister for the Cabinet Office [and Dig-ital Innovation]. Minister. Hon. Diallo V. S. Rabain: Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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Go right ahead, Minister. BERMUDA COLLEGE ANNUAL REPORT AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2024/25 Hon. Diallo V. S. Rabain: Mr Speaker, I rise today to table the Bermuda College Annual Report for 2024/25 and the audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending 31 March 2025, in accordance with section 8(2) of the Bermuda College Act 1974. Under the Bermuda College …
5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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Thank you. designed to provide modern soc ial and study environments. The library launched The Idea Lab, a dedicated [No au dio] makerspace for s tudents w hich contributed t o a B ermuda House of Assembly UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND HUMAN RIGHTS DAY Hon. Tinee. Furbert: Good morning, Mr. Speaker, Honourable M embers, and …
5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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Thank you, Minister. Members, the next Statement this morning is in the name of the Minist er of Economy and Labour. Minister. LABOUR FORCE SURVEY REPORT NOVEMBER 2024 Hon. Jason Hayward: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to share the findings of the November 2024 Labour Force Survey Report , which provide encouraging evidence of a continued strengthening of Bermuda’s labour …