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The Hon. Dennis Lister, JP,MP

The Hon. Dennis Lister, JP,MP

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12 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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Yes. [Pause]
12 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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Members I just remind you we are still in Committee of the whole [House] for the Bill entitled Insurance Amendment (No. 2) Act 2025, and we are calling on the Premier. Hon. E. David Burt: Thank you very much, Madam Chairman. Madam Chairman, I move that clauses 21 through 31 be approved.
12 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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It has been moved that clauses 21 through 31 be approved. Are there any objections? There being none, so approved. [Gavel] [Motion carried: Clauses 21 through 31 passed.] Hon. E. David Burt: Thank you very much Madam Chairman. Madam Chairman, I move that the preamble be approved.
12 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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It has been moved that the preamble be approved. Any objections — Hon. E. David Burt: I am sorry. I messed up. My apologies.
12 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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It is okay. You can— Hon. E. David Burt: Madam Chairman, I move that the Schedule be approved.
12 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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Yes. It has been . . . I would have reminded you. It has been moved that the Schedule be approved. Are there any objections? There are none. So approved. [Motion carried: The Schedule passed.] Hon. E. David Burt: Thank you very much, Madam Chairman. I move to the preamble be approved.
12 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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It has been moved that the preamble be approved. Are there any objections to that? Bermuda House of Assembly So approved Hon. E. David Burt: Thank you very much, Madam Chairman. Madam Chairman, I move the Bill be reported to the House as printed.
12 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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It has been moved that the Bill be reported to the House as printed. Are there any objections? There being none, so approved. [Gavel] [Motion carried: The Insurance Amendment (No. 2) Act 2025 was considered by a Committee of the whole House and passed without amendment.] [Pause] House resumed at 5 :07 pm [Hon. Dennis P. Lister, Jr., Speaker, in …
12 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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Sorry for that. Members, t here are no objections to the Bill being reported to the H ouse. That is the Insurance Amendment (No. 2) Act 2025. We thank you for the e ffort that was taken to get that done We will now just pause for a moment . The Premier has the next Bill that he is going …
12 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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Premier, you have got an audience who has been waiting with bated breath to hear you continue. How is that? Thank you, Premier. Hon. E. David Burt: People are tired of hearing me talk. Mercy. I feel I am. [Laughter] Hon. E. David Burt: Let’s see. One more.
12 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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Members , the next item that we are doing now is consideration of the S upplementary Estimates (No. 1) for the financial year 2025/ 26, and it is in the name of the in the Premier and the Minister of Finance. Premier . Hon. E. David Burt: Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. This is in accordance with S tanding …
12 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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Be approved ? Yes. Hon. E. David Burt: All right, thank you, Mr. Speaker . Pursuant to that , I move that the . . . Sorry, my notes here say the House resolves itself into Committee of Supply .
12 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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Yes, once we get to it, we go to Committee of Supply to do it. Yes, it is done in Committee. Hon. E. David Burt: Okay,
12 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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So, you have moved it now. Member s, where we are is that the House will now resolve back into C ommittee. And the S upplementary Estimates will be done in the C ommittee. And we will call for the Deputy Speaker to take the Chair at this stage . Hon. E. David Burt: You are earning your money today, …
12 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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Deputy Speaker. Okay . House in Committee at 5:10 pm [Ms. Lovitta F. Foggo, Chairman] COMMITTEE OF SUPPLY SUPPLEMENTARY ESTIMATE (NO. 1) 2025/26
12 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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Okay, M embers . We are now in Committee of Supply . . . for the S upplementary Estimate (No. 1) for the financial year 2025[/26]. Premier , do you wish to make a S tatement? Hon. E. David Burt: Thank you very much, Madam Chairman. [Pause] Hon. E. David Burt: Thank you very much, Madam Chairman. 1806 12 December …
12 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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Thank you, Premier . I now call on the Minister in charge of item 1, which is Cabinet and Digital Innovation Ministry . Minister , you have the floor. Hon. Diallo V. S. Rabain: Thank you. Thank you , Madam Chairman. Madam Chairman, I move that . . .
12 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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Heads. Hon. Diallo V. S. Rabain: —Heads 9, 32, 43, and 61 be now taken under consideration.
12 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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It has been moved that Heads 9, 32, 43, and 61 be taken under consideration. Are there any objections to that? There are none. Hon. Diallo V. S. Rabain: Madam Chairman, before I begin, w ould you like for me to also move the capital that falls under my Ministry as well ? Bermuda House of Assembly The Chairman: No, …
12 Dec 2025 House of Assembly
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Thank you. Are there any other Member s who wish to speak to H eads 9, 32, 43, [or] 61? There being none . . . [Minister.] Hon. Diallo V. S. Rabain: Madam Chairman, I move that Heads 9, 32, 43, 61, from item 1, be now approved.