Speeches by Dr. Douglas De Couto, JP, MP

29 Nov 2023 Senate

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I would like to confirm the Minister’s view on the question. If I may just elaborate, and then he could confirm my understanding of what he is saying, Madam President. Would that be permissible? [Crosstalk ] The President: Senator De Couto. Senator De Couto, the Minister has given an indication that this is covered under a Standing Order. And therefore, …

29 Nov 2023 Senate

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So, I will assume that any hacks that may have happened in the past three years are still under prior investigation? Sen. Lind say Simmons: Point of order, Madam President. Point of order, Madam President. POINT OF ORDER Sen. Lind say Simmons: Senator De Couto is still pretty much reading the questions that the Minister put Standing Order 65(4)(f) in …

29 Nov 2023 Senate

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Thank you, Madam President. I would like to associate myself with the sending of previous congratulations to Ms. Tull. Thank you. The President: Thank you, Senator De Couto. No one else? Then, Minister Darrell, you have the floor. Sen. the Hon. Owen Darrell: Madam President, I would first like to start with condolences to the family of Mr. Keevin Peets. …

29 Nov 2023 Senate

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Thank you, Madam President. I am mindful of time, so I will make sure we can all get to lunch. The topic on my mind this week has been our people, Madam President, our people. I would like to talk about that topic. I appreciate your indulgence and the Chamber’s indulgence. Often we use the word “our.” Who are we, …

15 Nov 2023 Senate

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Thank you, Madam President, and good morning to you and everyone here. The President: Good morning.

15 Nov 2023 Senate

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And thank you to the Minister for outlining that . . . I know we are all looking forward to the celebrations next year. I am sure the Minister is well aware that next year is a big year for those in Bermuda, like myself , of Portuguese descent with the 175 th anniversary of the arrival of the Golden …

15 Nov 2023 Senate

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Thank you, Madam President. I appreciate the opportunity to make my comments along with my colleagues. It is funny. I did think that we were going to spend most of today talking about the Government’s plans. So, I was a bit surprised by the Minister’s start to the day. But there you go. Yesterday my colleagues and I were up …

15 Nov 2023 Senate

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You know, Madam President, anyone who has taken on a mantle of leadership, perhaps in a local church, a local organisation, perhaps through their work —I know you have a lot of experience in leadership in a complicated organisation —knows that that job start s, starts when you have the position. And at that point you are already behind, Madam …

15 Nov 2023 Senate

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Madam President, a point of order. POINT OF ORDER [Misleading]

15 Nov 2023 Senate

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The Senator is misleading the Senate. The President: Senator De Couto—

15 Nov 2023 Senate

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The Government ’s own report shows that there are fewer jobs in Bermuda now than there were three years ago. Thank you, Madam President . Sen. Leslie Robinson: Madam President, this is from— The President: That is not a point of order. Sen. Leslie Robinson: —the Labour report. I would ask Senator De Couto to go and look at it. …

15 Nov 2023 Senate

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Madam President — Sen. the Hon. Owen Darrell: Oh, here we go. That one hit a nerve.

15 Nov 2023 Senate

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That is a mischaracterisation of my statement. Sen. the Hon. Owen Darrell: Here we go. The President: Senator De Couto—

15 Nov 2023 Senate

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Point of order. The President: What — POINT OF ORDER

15 Nov 2023 Senate

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He is mischaracterizing my statements, Madam President . Sen. the Hon. Owen Darrell: Mm-hmm. 30 15 November 2023 Official Hansard Report Bermuda Senate Sen. Dr. Douglas De Couto: For example, if I was to see— Sen. the Hon. Owen Darrell: Madam President —

15 Nov 2023 Senate

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—a GP car parked at a political event — Sen. the Hon. Owen Darrell: Madam President —

15 Nov 2023 Senate

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—that is not the people’s business, Madam President . The President: Senator De Couto—

15 Nov 2023 Senate

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Thank you. The President: You have made your point of order. Minister, please continue. Sen. the Hon. Owen Darrell: Again, certain people are expected for work for free. Madam President, anybody who knows me would know I can take my own trips. Very nice ones, if I wanted to. People who know me also know that I would rather be …

15 Nov 2023 Senate

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Thank you, Madam President . I would like to send my condolences to the family of David Benevides. He was a well -known architect on the Island and past commodore of the [Royal] Ber-muda Yacht Club and I believe [he was] the first Portu-guese Bermudian commodore of the Club. I pass my condolences to his wife Georgia and their son …

15 Nov 2023 Senate

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But I specifically congratulate Miguel Power, the defending champion who also won again this year and Nina Gotfredsen who came second and is the top female. The top sailors from this event have qualified to represent Bermud a at the North American Championships in Puerto Rico next year. I would also like to send my congratulations and best wishes to …