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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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The Speaker
Can you be more specific as to what is in your question? Hon. Robert King: Absolutely, sir. What I am requesting is : What specific issues were raised at the J MC by the Premier? Y es, simple as that, thank you. [ Laughter]
5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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The Speaker
Thank you. Premier. Hon. E. David Burt: Mr. Speaker, the J oint Ministerial Council meeting comprises 13 inhabited O verseas Territories plus the S overeign Base Areas, ranging from countries such as the Cayman Islands and Bermuda with advanced economies and advanced GDPs and in-ternational business, [and] as small as the Pitcairn Islands and the Sovereign Base Areas , Ascension …
5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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The Speaker
Supplementary? Hon. Robert King: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Second question, sorry.
5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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Second question, okay. QUESTION 2: JOINT MINISTERIAL COUNCIL 2025 Hon. Robert King: How will the UK Export Finance and British expertise support Bermuda's priority eco-nomic projects?
5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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The Speaker
Premier. Hon. E. David Burt: I think there has been information on this in the public domain, that the UK Export Finance team came. This was a matter that was raised in last year's JMC by other O verseas Territories. Those matters were extended. Bermuda, of course, does not have the same finance requirements as other O verseas Territories do. …
5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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The Speaker
Supplementary? QUESTION 3: JOINT MINISTERIAL COUNCIL 2025 Hon. Robert King: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. What mechanisms will G overnment use to ensure UK agencies deliver real benefits for Bermuda?
5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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The Speaker
Is this a supplementary or third question? Hon. Robert King: Third question, sorry. Third question, thank you. Hon. E. David Burt: Mr. Speaker, the G overnment of Bermuda does not seek much from the United Kingdom outside of them doing what is required for them to do underneath the C onstitution. And I will remind the Honourable Member, in case …
5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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The Speaker
Supplementary? No, Okay. Premier, for that Statement, MP Fahy would like to ask questions as well. Hon. Michael Fahy: Good morning, Mr. Speaker.
5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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The Speaker
Good morning. QUESTION 1: JOINT MINISTERIAL COUNCIL 2025 Hon. Michael Fahy: Would the Honourable Premier please share with this H ouse further details of what was shared with the Minister of State in regard to the considerable work done ( which was in his S tatement ) on the report promised on constitutional reform? A report that we are still …
5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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Premier . Hon. E. David Burt: Mr. Speaker, when that matter is ready to be shared in the public it will be able to be done so. But I think it is important to note that considerable work has taken [place] in line with a number of various consultations, including the Leader of t he Opposition who was consult ed …
5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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The Speaker
Supplementary? Hon. Michael Fahy: Thank you. Supplementary. 1624 5 December 2025 Official Hansard Report B ermuda House of Assembly The Speaker: Supplementary, okay. SUPPLEMENTARIES Hon. Michael Fahy: Can the Premier please advise when it is expected that the report will be published and tabled in the H ouse? Hon. E. David Burt: He might even get it next week, but …
5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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Second su pplementary , yes. Hon. Michael Fahy: Can the Premier confirm that he will table the report in the H ouse? Hon. E. David Burt: I will not confirm that ; but I will confirm that the report will be shared.
5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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New question? Second question? Hon. Michael Fahy: Second question, thank you. QUESTION 2: JOINT MINISTERIAL COUNCIL 2025 Hon. Michael Fahy: Did the M inister of State share any thoughts on the UK expectations on the meaning of the democratic will of the people in making changes to Bermuda's C onstitution? Hon. E. David Burt: All of those particular matters are …
5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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Did you . . . now, you have to put your question right . Hon. Michael Fahy: Thank you. No, I asked again, and I will make it very clear. Did the M inister of S tate share any thoughts on UK expectations on the meaning of the democratic will of the people in making changes in Bermuda's Constitution, which …
5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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Third question or second supplementary? Hon. Michael Fahy: Third question, thank you, Mr. Speaker.
5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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The Speaker
Okay. QUESTION3: JOINT MINISTERIAL COUNCIL 2025 Hon. Michael Fahy: Were there any discussions with the Minister of State on the issue of independence , or full membership in CARICOM ? And if so, perhaps the Premier would share with this H onourable House what was discussed .
5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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Premier . Hon. E. David Burt: On sovereignty, no. O n full membership of CARICOM, yes . And the fact is that we a re waiting for the United Kingdom's response on matters related to CARICOM, which I think are matters which are in the public domain already.
5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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Okay . Supplementary ? Hon. Michael Fahy: Thank you. Supplementary. SUPPLEMENTARY Hon. Michael Fahy: So, the Premier is confirming that everything that was spoke n about with the M inister of State in relation to CARICOM is already in the public domain. Is that correct? B ermuda House of Assembly Hon. E. David Burt: I a m not going to …
5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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Second su pplementary ? Hon. Michael Fahy: Mr. Speaker, it is a very simple question. Yes or no? [ Inaudible interjection] Hon. Michael Fahy: It’s a simple question. It is a simple question. [ Inaudible interjection] Hon. Michael Fahy: Did the Minister of S tate have any discussions with the P remier on CARICOM matters that are not already in …
5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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The Speaker
Thank you. Premier, that is the end of questions to you for that Statement. For your second S tatement, MP DeCouto, you have questions for the Premier. QUESTION 1: DELIVERING ON OUR COMMITMENTS—INVESTING TO MEET BERMUDA’S NEEDS NOW