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N. H. Cole Simons

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7 Mar 2018 House of Assembly
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Mr. Speaker, I understand that the Minister, having stood in his position . . . I know it is a very difficult position. And I said to him recently that I was very empathetic to his plight. But the reality is, Mr. Speaker, that we have to be transparent as Ministers. We have to keep this country abreast as to …
7 Mar 2018 House of Assembly
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Mr. Speaker, the other issue that caused me grave concern, and I know it is going to cause uproar, and this is the issue of the Stores Department down at the Ministry, the mould situation. I know when I was in the seat the then Shadow Minister was howling at me 24/7. Now the birds have come home to roost, …
7 Mar 2018 House of Assembly
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I sat in that seat for over three months, we talked about the Stores Department, and we talked about reviewing the management. And at no point in time did the issue of mould come up during my tenure. So I am sympathetic to the Minister that this issue has been going on f or a while, and the fact that …
7 Mar 2018 House of Assembly
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Point of clarification, Mr. Speaker.
7 Mar 2018 House of Assembly
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The reason for that —
7 Mar 2018 House of Assembly
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The reas on for that, Mr. Speaker —
5 Mar 2018 House of Assembly
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Thank you. I rise to associate myself with the comments made in regard to Kim Young. She used to drop me emails on what was go-ing on and her concerns. If you allow me, I would like to read the last email she sent to me.
5 Mar 2018 House of Assembly
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It was dated January 23 rd this year. “Hi, Cole. I believe that all cars were tested for emission s control . It is my understanding that this does not affect your vehicle passing the other tests. So, why are we doing it? We pay for it. And what ha ppens with the information? Is it necessary? Or are we …
2 Mar 2018 House of Assembly
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Thank you, Mr. Speaker. In regard to the scholar ships awarded, how many applicants applied for scholarships?
2 Mar 2018 House of Assembly
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Supplementary.
2 Mar 2018 House of Assembly
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I note that the applicants must have a grade point average of 2.0 or higher. Has the Minister considered raising the minimum standard to demand a higher level of excellence, to 2.5, versus 2.0, for us to ensure that we— The Clerk: That is not a supplement ary.
2 Mar 2018 House of Assembly
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It is. The Clerk: No.
2 Mar 2018 House of Assembly
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Because it is the Statement, and to the applicants. I asked how many applied, and he said that to be an applicant you must have an average of 2.0 or above. So, I am saying, can you co nsider increasing that 2.0 to 2.5?
2 Mar 2018 House of Assembly
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Supplementary.
2 Mar 2018 House of Assembly
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What happens if the appl icants do not complete the course? Does the Gover nment get reimbursed?
2 Mar 2018 House of Assembly
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Second question, sir.
2 Mar 2018 House of Assembly
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Is there an age limit for adults who apply for assistance? Bermuda House of Assembly 1292 2 March 2018 Official Hansard Report
2 Mar 2018 House of Assembly
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Supplementary.
2 Mar 2018 House of Assembly
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Can an applicant apply for a two- to three -year programme?
2 Mar 2018 House of Assembly
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Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I would like to open by thanking the staff of the Department of Parks. I too sat in that chair as the Minister. And I could not have asked for a more dedi-cated team. They are committed to what they do. They take pride in what they do. And I want to salute them for their …