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N. H. Cole Simons

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13 Jul 2018 House of Assembly
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In the answers that the Mini ster gave, the written answers, he lists a number of incidents where this occurred. My question to him — sorry, Minister —is this: I have no indication as to whether the Education Commissioner’s leave was included in here, Mr. Speaker. It appears he is not mentioned, and I will ask the Minister, Why was …
13 Jul 2018 House of Assembly
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Supplementary. It is my understanding, Mr. Speaker, that the Commissioner of Education was suspended from his post and reinstated at a cost to the government. Where would that be recorded in regard to administr ative leave and any other leave for the Department of Education?
13 Jul 2018 House of Assembly
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New question. The Minister said that he will endeavour to provide the data on the 2016/17 administrative leave statistics sometime in the future. Can he give us a date when that will be available? Because he has kindly provided 2017/18. So I am looking for 2016/17.
13 Jul 2018 House of Assembly
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Just supplementary, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, as far as the process goes, how can the Minister assure us that if a person goes on administrative leave for nine months, and at the end is found guilty of nothing wrong, found no malfeasance whatsoever, how can we assure ourselves that this will not occur? Because we paid this teacher eight months …
13 Jul 2018 House of Assembly
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Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker. Mr. Deputy Speaker, I will begin by saying that this piece of legislation has my full support and the support of the One Bermuda Alliance. I know it is a consequential piece of legislation from the recently passed Dogs [Amendment Act 2018], and it extends to other animals. Mr. Deputy Speaker, I am delighted to …
13 Jul 2018 House of Assembly
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Thank you, Madam Chai rman. Clause 2, and this is just for the edification of the listening public. It says, “Where an officer of the Department or of a recognized society has reason to suspect . . .” Can the Minister confirm whether there are any other recognised societies other than the SPCA? Because I am not certain of that …
6 Jul 2018 House of Assembly
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Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This is in regard to the Workforce Develo pment Plan. The Statement indicated that the working group, which was chaired by myself, included repr esentatives from the Department of Education, Wor kforce Development, and the Bermuda College. Mr. Speaker, given that we are talking about preparing our people for the workforce, can the Minister tell the …
6 Jul 2018 House of Assembly
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Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have heard —
6 Jul 2018 House of Assembly
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Supplementary.
6 Jul 2018 House of Assembly
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I have heard the Minister’s comment. And, you know, it is not the same thing in that the industry partners can provide ongoing gui dance and leadership and fresh ideas that the gover nment team is not exposed to. So, is it possible that we can still depend on having the industry partners join the working group to bring industry …
6 Jul 2018 House of Assembly
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New question.
6 Jul 2018 House of Assembly
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Can the Minister provide d etails on the Fulbright specialist’s contract?
6 Jul 2018 House of Assembly
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Supplementary.
6 Jul 2018 House of Assembly
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Can the Minister confirm, how much did the Fulbright specialist’s fees cost the Government of Bermuda?
6 Jul 2018 House of Assembly
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Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, what comes to my mind is whether this was industry driven or whether it was driven by the regulators. And I am asking because, you know, we have a very strong reinsurance and i nsurance community. And they, basically, define the products and lines of business that they want to un-derwrite. As you know, …
6 Jul 2018 House of Assembly
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Just for further clarity, you say innovative insurance business means insurance business approved by the Authority to be carried on by a registered innovative insurer in an innovative or experimental manner. Can you give us an example of Bermuda House of Assembly that type of insurance that you are speaking to? Just for clarity.
6 Jul 2018 House of Assembly
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Thank you, Mr. Chairman. While on the same topic, the capital, I was wondering if the Minister had considered having some evidence of D&O [directors and officers] coverage or some type of capital requirements for the insurance agent, broker, or manager, because any negligence or professional improprieties should be covered, and a client should also be protected. And there is …
29 Jun 2018 House of Assembly
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Supplemental. Supplemental,
29 Jun 2018 House of Assembly
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And I declare my interests as well. [ Inaudible interjections and laughter ]
29 Jun 2018 House of Assembly
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Mr. Speaker.