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Neville Tyrrell, JP, MP

Neville Tyrrell, JP, MP

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10 Nov 2017 House of Assembly
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For those who are not famil iar, it is Proverbs 13:3. It says, “Those who control their tongue will have a long life; opening your mouth can ruin everything.”
10 Nov 2017 House of Assembly
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So, Mr. Speaker, having said that, please indulge me for these very few moment s while I would like to say a few things. Mr. Speaker, I am sure that the listening aud ience would have probably have gotten the gist by now, having heard several of our speakers on this side, what our theme is, and that is to …
10 Nov 2017 House of Assembly
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Page 10. “The Government will amend the Defence Act 1965 in consultation with the Governor to officially end 562 10 November 2017 Official Hansard Report Bermuda House of Assembly conscription to the Royal Bermuda Regiment within this le gislative session. ” The other point that I am going to tie in is on page 12, and it says, “ The …
10 Nov 2017 House of Assembly
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Colonel. Colonel.
10 Nov 2017 House of Assembly
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Whew! [Laughter]
10 Nov 2017 House of Assembly
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Mr. Speaker, I certainly am not one that supports conscription, but I see a good side to this. And the good side I am going to say is be-cause I am going to make an appeal to all those young men, maybe young women, out there, who probably see this as a way of, Oh, I don’t have to get …
3 Nov 2017 House of Assembly
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Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker; good morning, everyone. Mr. Speaker, even though these condolences have already been spoken to, I could not let the moment pass without getting up to speak, first, connecting myself to the condolences to Reginald Bur rows. I had the privilege of sitting in another place with Reginald Burrows when I started my political career. …
3 Nov 2017 House of Assembly
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He was an activist, certainly not only in the party, but certainly in our neighbourhood, where he looked out for people. He was certainly known for his musical talents as well, because he played a musical saw.
3 Nov 2017 House of Assembly
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And I think he was probably one of the first I saw doing that, and he seemed to be very accomplished in it. And I do believe that he . . . I do not know what year, but he certainly was a candidate for our party. I think he held himself credibly, Mr. Speak er. Thank you very much …
20 Oct 2017 House of Assembly
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Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, and good morning to all. Mr. Speaker, I rise on two points. The first one is a bit of a sad note. I have asked the House to send a letter of condolences to the family of the late Prisci lla Delores (nee Belboda) Williams, from Bulkhead Drive in my constituency. I met Delores …
6 Oct 2017 House of Assembly
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Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, if the Honourable Minister could answer, Is he aware of neighbourhood efforts across the Island to assist in the [control of] vegetation growth? Is he aware of that?
6 Oct 2017 House of Assembly
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I have been asked to bring condolences. Sluggo, as he was affectionately known to both my wife and I, has really helped us through our lifetime. In fact, when I first was courting my wife—if you understand about courting nowadays —she took me around to meet the family and Sluggo was one of the first persons that I met and …
6 Oct 2017 House of Assembly
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Yes. Okay, I will cut to the chase. He gave me approval. And at the same time he has treated my wife, Sheila, since the passing of her fat her, as a father himself to her. So we both will miss him and I ask that condolences be sent. And while I am on my feet, Mr. Speaker , I …
22 Sep 2017 House of Assembly
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Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, can the Honourable Minister clarify [who are] the owners of the Mills Creek proper-ty?
15 Sep 2017 House of Assembly
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Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Good morning, everyone. Not wanting to belabour this point, but in the Premier’s Statement, the Premier said that the former Government did not include any money in the budget for additional ferry services for the America’s Cup. Was the former Government unaware that if you have additional ferry runs for a large event like the Amer …
15 Sep 2017 House of Assembly
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Thank you, Mr. Speaker , good afternoon. Mr. Speaker , I would ask that this Honourable House send a letter of condolences to the family of the late Mr. Jose Mota of Chapel Hill Road in Sout hampton who passed, as I said recently, at a v ery young age of 64. I have to confess that I was not …
15 Sep 2017 House of Assembly
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—had a joint giveaway, a back - to-school giveaway. And in . . . well, it was sort of short notice that we did it and we did it via Facebook in terms of getting the information out, and Stacy Mota (who has no connection with either of our constituencies) actually came and showed up because she wanted to help. …
15 Sep 2017 House of Assembly
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Well, better to be 12th than last, I guess. Thank you, Mr. Speaker . Mr. Speaker, let me firstly congratulate you on your ascendency to the seat. I wish you well and I am going to make a promise to you that you will not have any problem with me. The Sp eaker: I appreciate that.
15 Sep 2017 House of Assembly
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You will never have to throw me out. Mr. Speaker —
15 Sep 2017 House of Assembly
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Mr. Speaker, let me start my presentation, if you will allow me to read it, with a quote from Mahatma Gandhi. “The true measure of any society can be found in how it treats its most vul-nerable members.” I may have to say that again as I go through my presentation, bu t I certainly rose, Mr. Speaker, to say …