Renee Ming, JP, MP

St. George’s boy, now! To my children, Jari, Samaiya , and, of course, my little politician, Raya , who have endured many late nights and plenty of take- out meals. My mother, my grandmother and my great -grandmother all continue to believe in my political walk. I must thank my cous-ins, my aunts, my uncles, my in- laws, my faithful …

Mr. Speaker, if I may, I want to name and age them. It is almost like blame and shame a little bit here. On Election Day, my great -grandmother , Ismay Steede, who is 101, came down to vote. My grandmother, Doro thy Peniston, who is 78, came down to vote. My mother, Lavern Anderson, who is 62, came out …

Mr. Speaker, I may have lost by four votes in 2012, but in 2017, I assured myself that it was the five votes that got me over the top! [Laughter]

Mr. Speaker, as each of you who sit here can att est, family is so very important. And so, for that, I thank them. Now, with that out of the way, Mr. Speaker, let me mention some more substantive matters. July 18 was an incredibly significant day. Not only did the people of Bermuda speak, but I believ e they …

The persons who try to sell off the Island’s soul will not disrupt the road ahead. And you can be assured of that. What we would hope for i nstead, Mr. Speaker, is constructive dialogue and engagement from all corners so that we can most effectively evaluate, critique, and pass legislation, that benefits the people whom we represent. Mr. Speaker, …

Thank you, Mr. Speaker . At this time I would like to extend condolences to the family of Mr. Albert Churm, Sr. (aka “Shorty”) from St. George’s, and also Albert Churm, Jr. Unfortunately, the family lost the father and the son within a week’s period. So I just want to let them know that they are in our thoughts and …

—just an awesome 2017 event, Mr. Speaker . Richard Allen AME Church for their Women’s Day celebrations. The Bermuda Netball Association for their celebrity exhibition game that was held this week, Mr. Speaker . Also, the Bermuda Bodybuilding Association and also, in particular, Miss Natasha Trott for the Bikini Wellness. I aspire to be like that one day. And the …

The 2018 Cup Match Champion, St. George’s Cricket Club.

Point of order, Mr. Deputy Speaker.

I just want to say that —

—the Act of 2015—

Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker. I just want to say that the St. George’s Resort Act of 2015 actually says that we will have reasonable access, reasonable access. [Inaudible interjections]

I do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, her heirs and successors, according to law . OATH OF AN ASSEMBLYMAN MRS. RENEE MING

I, being a Member of this present Assembly, do swear by Almighty God to use and employ my best endeavour therein for the general good without any respect to private interest, gain or advantage, striving to discharge a good conscience in all equity and integrity during my continuance therein. AFFIRMATI ON OF ALLEGIANCE MR. DENNIS LISTER III