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David A. Burch

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16 Jun 2023 House of Assembly
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Mr. Deputy Speaker, I only want to talk and give congratulations on one matter today. And that is the celebratory weekend for the graduates of the Bermuda Insti tute last weekend. Let me first declare my interest. [Laughter]
16 Jun 2023 House of Assembly
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The Parliamentarian in grade 8 was Ms. Samary -Lee Burch, my great -niece.
16 Jun 2023 House of Assembly
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The President in the graduating class of 2023 was Ms. Xienne Burch, my great -niece.
16 Jun 2023 House of Assembly
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Mr. Deputy Speaker, I cannot tell you how proud the entire Burch- Gibbons - Caines clan were at the graduation ceremony, not just for our relatives but for all of the graduates. The Bermuda Institute has . . . I am not a Seventh- day Adventist; let me just say that. [Inaudible interjection]
16 Jun 2023 House of Assembly
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I am an h onorary Seventh- day Adventist. [Laughter]
16 Jun 2023 House of Assembly
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But their parents and my brother and his wife and my sister are converted to Seventh- day Adventists. And so, they have grown up in that faith their entire lives. These two students went to Bermuda Institute for their entire school careers.
16 Jun 2023 House of Assembly
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And I make an effort to support young people, period, but particularly in my family. And I am so pleased. I spent years telling t hem off, that Give me notice. And so, they gave me plenty of notice this year because it was a big occasion. So, I was able to attend on the Thursday, which was the grade …
16 Jun 2023 House of Assembly
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But I do want to put into the record, not just my relatives but the 12 students who Bermuda House of Assembly graduated. All of them, Mr. Deputy Speaker, you could sense that these young people have been t ogether most of their entire school year. So, they were so bonded and so together and so committed and so enthusiastic …
16 Jun 2023 House of Assembly
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And I can tell you that my eldest great -niece is as serious as a heart attack, Mr. Deputy Speaker. [Laughter]
16 Jun 2023 House of Assembly
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She gave a speech at the graduation, and I told her at lunch that she could take my place in Parliament if she wanted to because it was that impactful. And she said, No, thank you. So, she will make a contribution somewhere else. But I look forward to following the careers of all 12. And I will do anything …
2 Jun 2023 House of Assembly
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Good morning, Mr. Deputy Speaker. Mr. Deputy Speaker, on Monday, May 22, 2023 , I along with the Honourable Premier, the Honourable David Burt, JP, MP ; yourself, the Deputy Speaker , the Honourable Derrick V. Burgess, JP, MP ; Mrs. Renee Ming, JP, MP , the Member of Parliament for constituency 1; and the m arina owner , Mr. …
2 Jun 2023 House of Assembly
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Mr. Deputy Speaker, it is my intent to provide full background to the questions asked so there is a complete understanding of the history of this project, decisions made, the funds expended but also the expectation that those funds will be recouped. So the answer to the firs t question, Mr. Deputy Speaker, is total capital development amount paid to …
2 Jun 2023 House of Assembly
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Mr. Deputy Speaker, no, there is no financial involvement by Hilton. And yes, they are the co- developer in the agreement. The Deput y Speaker: Thank y ou.
2 Jun 2023 House of Assembly
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Mr. Deputy Speaker, I am not sure that . . . there is no lease in place with anyone, actually. The property is owned by Bermuda Development Company Limited, which is a subsidiary of the Bermuda Housing Corporation. The Deput y Speaker: Your s econd question? QUESTION 2: BERMUDIANA BEACH RESORT PROJECT, LOAN FACILITY Hon. N. H. Cole Simons: Will …
2 Jun 2023 House of Assembly
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Mr. Deputy Speaker, there is no $29 million loan facility currently in place. There is a $10 million facility which has sovereign guarantee as indicated by the question. An additional con-struction loan of $25 million is in the process of being finalised to complete this project. Once finalised it will be reported to this House as required by law. Thank …
2 Jun 2023 House of Assembly
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Mr. Deputy Speaker, the estimated remaining cost to bring the new hotel development project to completion, including all of its amenities, is $28,280,510. Of this remaining cost, $19,682,510 is for construction and $8,598,000 is for furniture, fixtures, equipment and other related costs. In order to convert the property into a hotel that meets Hilton’s standards, a number of upgrades and …
2 Jun 2023 House of Assembly
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Mr. Deputy Speaker, I wonder if the Opposition Leader could repeat the last part of his question?
2 Jun 2023 House of Assembly
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Mr. Deputy Speaker, that would be the figure that I used at the beginning of the answer to question number 3. That would be $28,280,510. T hat is split $19,682,510 for construction and $8,598,000 for furniture, fixtures, equipment and other related costs. And I might add, Mr. Deputy Speaker, that Hilton are regularly on the Island and meeting virtually in …
2 Jun 2023 House of Assembly
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Mr. Deputy Speaker, the hotel is going to be a success and going to make a profit. And the Bermuda Development Company Limited, the subsidiary of the Bermuda Housing Corporation, will reap some of those benefits. And they will enure to the benefit of the Bermudian taxpayer.
2 Jun 2023 House of Assembly
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Mr. Deputy Speaker, I do not have that information to hand. But I will undertake to provide it. 1450 2 June 2023 Official Hansard Report Bermuda House of Assembly The Deputy Speaker: Thank you, Minister. Any further? Mr. Simons, second supplementary. SUPPLEMENTARY Hon. N. H. Cole Simons: Second supplementary now. Okay. Let me see if I can combine these two. …