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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
Okay, fine. Hon. Michael Fahy: Thank you. Hon. Zane J. S. De Silva: Mr. Speaker, that's even worse, that question. He wants . . . the Honourable Member is asking if families are going to be split up. Really? For a four -bedroom home? [ Inaudible interjections]
5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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The Speaker
Mm-hmm. 1630 5 December 2025 Official Hansard Report B ermuda House of Assembly Any further questions? Hon. Michael Fahy: Next question, please, Mr. Speaker.
5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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The Speaker
Okay. QUESTION 2: BERMUDA HOUSING CORPORATION PRIVATE SECTOR REFURBISHMENT PROGRAMME UPDATE Hon. Michael Fahy: Mr. Speaker, the Minister made mention of the fact, I believe, that the landlords were responsible for ensuring that the gardens are main-tained, et cetera, of these houses. Are there any guardrails in place to make sure that this in fact happens, since some of these …
5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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The Speaker
Supplementary? Hon. Michael Fahy: Yes. SUPPLEMENTARY Hon. Michael Fahy: Can the M inister please, today, share what those guardrails are? [ Laughter] Hon. Zane J. S. De Silva: Mr. Speaker, monthly inspections are carried out.
5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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The Speaker
You are done? Okay, good. Minister, that was the final question for your Statements this morning. We will move on. The next S tatement was from the Minister of National Security. Minister of National Security, you have two Members who would like to ask questions thus far and the first is the O pposition Leader. Would you like to put …
5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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Supplementary? Hon. Robert King: Yes, sir. SUPPLEMENTARY Hon. Robert King: Mr. Speaker , understanding that these significant capital works would have been in the Budget Book, how is it that the Minister does not know what the actual cost of this project is projected to be when the numbers should already be in the book? This raises concerns. Hon. Michael …
5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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The Speaker
Supplementary or new question? QUESTION 2: CUSTOMS NEW X- RAY BUILDING Hon. Robert King: Regarding the importance of the Xray building to protect our shores, as it is a significant port of entry, has the Minister identified other ports of entry that are also significant to protect this I sland from drugs and other contraband?
5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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The Speaker
I think the S tatement today was pointed just at that one location and the fact that it is being built and the costs going on. It may . . . to talk about other areas, it may be a bit outsi de. So, i f you can direct it directly to what the Statement was — Hon. Robert King: …
5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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The Speaker
Okay. All right. Hon. Michael A. Weeks: Yes, Mr. Speaker.
5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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The Speaker
Okay. All right. Supplementary? B ermuda House of Assembly SUPPLEMENTARY Hon. Robert King: Understanding that consideration has been given to the other ports of entry, what specific measures are being taken to address the risk posed to our border security? Thank you.
5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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Minister . Hon. Michael A. Weeks: Mr. Speaker, this particular paper is for the Hamilton d ock. And as we assess other ports of entry, I will definitely bring a Statement to the House.
5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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The Speaker
All right, Minister . Thank you, Opposition Leader . MP Fa hy, [do] you still have questions for the Minister on this S tatement? QUESTION 1: CUSTOMS NEW X- RAY BUILDING Hon. Michael Fahy: I do, thank you. The Minister advised the enhanced dock technology will help uphold standards of national security. Can the Minister therefore share with this House …
5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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Minister . Hon. Michael A. Weeks: I do not have a percentage with me right now . But as the Honourable Member knows, I can give it to him next week.
5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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The Speaker
The Minister has indicated he will suppl y the answers for you for next week. Hon. Michael Fahy: I appreciate the cooperation. Thank you.
5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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The Speaker
No further questions? Hon. Michael Fahy: I have no more questions.
5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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The Speaker
Okay . Minister, those are all the questions for that Statement . We will move on. The next Statement was by the Minister of Tourism and Transport, Culture and Sport. And Minister, MP Rob inson has questions for you. QUESTION 1: TCD DIGITISATION TRANSFORMATION UPDATE Mr . Dwayne Robinson: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. So, my question is : Does this …
5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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Minister. Hon. Owen Darrell: The answer is no, Mr. Speaker.
5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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Okay . Supplementary? SUPPLEMENTARY Mr . Dwayne Robinson: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Will this new social media platform be managed in- house?
5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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This would be a second question. Mr . Dwayne Robinson: This is supplemental.
5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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[Is it a] s econd question or supplemental to that one? Mr . Dwayne Robinson: This is supplemental —