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Lovitta Foggo, JP, MP

Lovitta Foggo, JP, MP

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12 Sep 2025 House of Assembly
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Deputy Speaker
Minister. Hon. Alexa Lightbourne: Thank you, Madam [Deputy] Speaker. As normally published , the Ministry of Home Affairs will post the cost associated. But it should be noted as with all heads of government or CARICOM-related conferences , largely the accommodation is supported by way of the CARICOM organising body. Thank you.
12 Sep 2025 House of Assembly
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Deputy Speaker
Thank you, Minister . Do you have a supplemental to that question? SUPPLEMENTARY Hon. Michael Fahy: I do. Thank you. Perhaps the Minister would undertake then to also give the cost of any other individuals who went on that trip other than the Minister . Would the Minister undertake to present those numbers to this House?
12 Sep 2025 House of Assembly
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Deputy Speaker
Thank you. Minister. Hon. Alexa Lightbourne: Absolutely. I was aided by my Permanent Secretary , which is an internal procedure and also a requirement by way of minister ial travel . So, I will definitely disclose. Thank you.
12 Sep 2025 House of Assembly
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Deputy Speaker
Second supplemental? None? Hon. Michael Fahy: No, second question, if you please. Thank you.
12 Sep 2025 House of Assembly
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Deputy Speaker
Second question. Okay. QUESTION 2: SECOND AFRICA CARICOM SUMMIT Hon. Michael Fahy: The Minister made reference to the fact that a number of Bermudians had expressed willingness to work with the G overnment to advance trade opportunities , but there were no details in the Statement as to what those trade opportunities may be. Perhaps the Minister could share with …
12 Sep 2025 House of Assembly
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Deputy Speaker
Minister. Hon. Alexa Lightbourne: Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. Certainly . There was a breadth of discussion that took place around not only the repatriation efforts but also the strength and ties between the CARICOM community, its objectives and the challenges that are shared and also that we seek to collectively navigate successfully. The Bermudians who [are] currently living in …
12 Sep 2025 House of Assembly
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Deputy Speaker
Okay. Member . Hon. Michael Fahy: I appreciate the Minister providing some clarity on that. If we can have assistance with Bermudians overseas in terms of products coming from Bermuda that would be amazing. A supplementary on that if I may. SUPPLEMENTARY Hon. Michael Fahy: The Minister made reference to discussions on repatriation. Perhaps she could expand on that so …
12 Sep 2025 House of Assembly
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Deputy Speaker
Okay. Minister. Hon. Alexa Lightbourne: I don't know that that was quite what I had shared , Madam Deputy Speaker . I think what I did include in my S tatement was around repatriation regarding us accepting our shared history. There are Bermudians who are based in Shash emene based on their choice and decision. They Bermuda House of Assembly …
12 Sep 2025 House of Assembly
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Member . Hon. Michael Fahy: Yes, that does add clarity.
12 Sep 2025 House of Assembly
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Deputy Speaker
Okay. Hon. Michael Fahy: Thank you. So, question number three.
12 Sep 2025 House of Assembly
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Deputy Speaker
Yes. Okay. QUESTION 3: SECOND AFRICA CARICOM SUMMIT Hon. Michael Fahy: Thank you. The Minister made reference in her S tatement that there were ideas and commitments between Bermuda and other countries to confront high prices, seniors requiring dignity in retirement and for families seeking stability. Perhaps the Minister could expand on that point as to whether there were any …
12 Sep 2025 House of Assembly
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Deputy Speaker
Thank you. Minister. Hon. Alexa Lightbourne: Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. Perhaps the Honourable Member has understood and/ or read my S tatement out of context. What I shared was that there was an alignment of our shared challenges recognising that each country is navigating similar and like challenges by way of our seniors, rising costs, which is not a …
12 Sep 2025 House of Assembly
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Deputy Speaker
Supplementary? Hon. Michael Fahy: Thank you. Supplementary.
12 Sep 2025 House of Assembly
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Deputy Speaker
Yes. Go ahead. SUPPLEMENTARIES Hon. Michael Fahy: Perhaps the Minister could then share with the Honourable House as to those areas of overlap that she heard at that conference in respect of conditions that were similar with Bermuda and other countries in respect of those items mentioned in her statement.
12 Sep 2025 House of Assembly
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Deputy Speaker
Okay. Minister. Hon. Alexa Lightbourne: Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. The topic discussed was the recognising that there are trade challenges and trade opportunities that exist that ought to be explored to the extent that they are applicable in the various countries. There were also discussions around the fact that cost of l iving is impacting our citizenships in the …
12 Sep 2025 House of Assembly
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Deputy Speaker
Thank you. Second supplemental? Hon. Michael Fahy: Thank you. Would the Honourable Minister undertake then, based on those learning experiences , to present a more formal statement outlining all of those similarities and differences in relation to cost of living?
12 Sep 2025 House of Assembly
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Deputy Speaker
Thank you. Minister. Hon. Alexa Lightbourne: Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. The CARICOM Secretar iat actually publicly circulates a communique. I know that the Honourable Member has attended previous CARICOM meetings and so the same will be true for this CARICOM Summit. Thank you.
12 Sep 2025 House of Assembly
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Deputy Speaker
Thank you. Any other s upplementals? Hon. Michael Fahy: No, thank you.
12 Sep 2025 House of Assembly
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Deputy Speaker
Not from you. You had two s upplementals. [Laughter and crosstalk ] 1394 12 September 2025 Official Hansard Report Bermuda House of Assembly The Deputy Speaker: Yes. I meant from other Members. Yes. That ends Q uestion Period , because there are no other Member s who have questions. So that brings us to C ongrats and/or Obits . CONGRATULATORY …
12 Sep 2025 House of Assembly
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Deputy Speaker
Oh, look at that. I recognise the Premier and Minister of Finance. Premier. Hon. E. David Burt: Thank you, very much, Madam [Deputy] Speaker. Madam Deputy Speaker. It is with great regret that I ask that this Honourable House do send a letter of condolence to the family of the late Bishop [Maxwell] Neville Smith , MBE , JP. And …