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Mr. Kim Swan, JP, MP

Mr. Kim Swan, JP, MP

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4 Mar 2024 House of Assembly
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We are still on page B -242. And under page B -242, you will see Head 71, Head 20 and Head 52. So, it is a summary of those particular heads that are listed on page B -242. All right?
4 Mar 2024 House of Assembly
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I will be glad to.
4 Mar 2024 House of Assembly
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The grants and contributions for the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport are as follows: Head 71 —you will see that at the top of page B-242 right there, Head 71. And I am providing a summary of that, and then I will go to Head 20, which is the next line, which I will provide a summary of that. …
4 Mar 2024 House of Assembly
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Yes. But the Ministry is providing an outline. And during questions, persons could actually clarify what those numbers actually meant. And I am sure that we will be able to provide that clarification at that particular time.
4 Mar 2024 House of Assembly
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Well, yes. Because the Budget Book does list like $19 million. And it does not expound on how that $19 million is broken down. What I am doing is providing a summary. And then you can question at that particular time. We will have plenty of time for quest ions.
4 Mar 2024 House of Assembly
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Head 20, and we are still on page B -242. The Sport and Recreation Department’s grants totalled $3,840,000 [sic]. This includes • $350,000 for elite and high- performing athletes, as it is an Olympic year; • $1,350,000 for the National Sports Centre; and • $2,150,000 for sports development. Head 52 on page B -242, the Culture Department’s grant totalled $321,000. …
4 Mar 2024 House of Assembly
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Madam Chairman, I turn to the current account expenditure for Head 71 for the Ministry. Madam Chairman, the financial year 2024/25 Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure for Head 71, the Ministry Headquarters, is found on pages B -243 and B -244. Page B -243 s hows the budget estimate for the Ministry Headquarters for the year 2024/25 is $19,061,000. This …
4 Mar 2024 House of Assembly
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Madam Chairman, I now turn to the subjective analysis of the current account estimates found on page B -244. I would like to highlight the line items in this section, Madam Chairman. Salaries. The amount budgeted for salaries for the fiscal year 2024/25 is $1,215,000, which represents an increase of $384,000, or 46 per cent, due primarily to the transfer …
4 Mar 2024 House of Assembly
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Madam Chairman, the Ministry Headquarters performance measures are listed on page B -245. Our annual indicators reflect the administrative nature of the Headquarters function. We were able to complete the one compliance review intended for the year, two of the three training sessions and 100 per cent of ministerial policy priorities this fiscal year, namely, in the form of the …
4 Mar 2024 House of Assembly
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Thank you, Madam Chairman. Madam Chairman, I will now move to Head 52. And I will align my Budget Book up with page B -253 while I am at it. [Pause]
4 Mar 2024 House of Assembly
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Head 52, page B -253.
4 Mar 2024 House of Assembly
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I just had them in that order in the brief.
4 Mar 2024 House of Assembly
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Page B -253, B -253, Head 52.
4 Mar 2024 House of Assembly
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Okay. Thank you. Thank you, Madam Chairman. HEAD 52 —DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE
4 Mar 2024 House of Assembly
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Madam Chairman, I now present the fiscal year 2024/25 Estimates of Revenue Bermuda House of Assembly and E xpenditure for Head 52, the Department of Culture, which can be found on pages B -253 through B - 261 of the Estimates Book. Madam Chairman, the department’s mission is To develop our creatives, preserve our heritage and celebrate our people. The …
4 Mar 2024 House of Assembly
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Under programme 5202, Cultural Affairs, business unit 62000, Grants to Organisations . Madam Chairman, the total amount budgeted under this business unit for fiscal year 2024/25 is $231, 000. This amount reflects a change of $1,000 as compared to the original budget for the financial year 2023/24. The Bermuda Arts Council’s grant remains at $117,000 for financial year 2024/25. One …
4 Mar 2024 House of Assembly
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Madam Chairman, the total amount for this business unit in financial year 2024/25 is $4 5,000. This represents an increase of $5,000, or 13 per cent, compared to the original budget of $ 40,000 allocated in the 2023/24 financial year. Madam Chairman, this business unit focuses on highlighting the contributions of our African, Caribbean, Azorean, British and St. David’s Island …
4 Mar 2024 House of Assembly
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Madam Chairman, the total amount budgeted for this business unit for financial year 2024/25 is $2 73,000. This represents a small increase of $4,000, or 1 per cent, compared to the original budget of $269 ,000 allocated in 2023/24. Madam Chairman, th e business unit covers the cost of both Heritage Celebrations and the Bermuda Day Parade. Heritage Month 2023 …
4 Mar 2024 House of Assembly
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Madam Chairman, the amount budgeted for this business unit for financial year 2024/25 is $37,000. This represents an increase of $33,000, or 825 per cent , when compared to the original budget for the financial year 2023/24 of $4,000. The increase in this business unit can be attributed to the costs relating to the coordinating of the department’s annual Cultural …
4 Mar 2024 House of Assembly
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Thank you, Madam Chair-man. I am moving on. Business Unit 62050 , National Heroes Day