House of Assembly
Session 2022/2023
35 speeches
November 4, 2022
Official Hansard Report - House of Assembly
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Simplified for YouThis was the ceremonial opening session of parliament's 2022/2023 term. The main business was authorizing the Deputy Governor to read the Throne Speech on behalf of the Governor on the Cabinet Office lawn. Two private companies submitted petitions requesting changes to their governing laws. The session was brief and mostly procedural, with the House adjourning until November 18.
Chamber
House of Assembly
Date
Nov 4, 2022
Session
2022/2023
Transcript
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Speakers
4
Speeches
35
Key Topics
Opening of the 2022/2023 parliamentary sessionAuthorization for Deputy Governor to deliver Throne SpeechTwo private company petitions for legislative changesParliamentary Prayer Breakfast invitation for November 18
Bills & Motions
Motion to suspend Standing Orders - passed to allow messages to Deputy Governor
Standard Club Ltd. Consolidation and Amendment Act 2022 - petition introduced, referred to committee
Standard Crypto Insurance–Bitcoin (Bermuda) Limited Act 2022 - petition introduced, referred to Joint Select Committee on Private Bills
Motion for Throne Speech consideration - passed, speech to be considered at next meeting
Notable Moments
A student from Bermuda Institute, Ms. Mishale Corday, attended as a guest observer
The traditional ceremony included the formal Black Rod message summoning MPs to hear the Throne Speech
Five MPs sent apologies for absence, including several ministers
Debate Transcript
35 speeches from 4 speakers
The Deputy Speaker Deputy Speaker
Good morning, Members. You may be seated. We have the prayers. The House has convened and the Clerk, Mrs. Wolffe, will read prayers. PRAYERS [Prayers read by Mrs. Shernette Wolffe, Clerk ]
The Deputy Speaker Deputy Speaker
Thank you. You may be seated. [Honourable Member] Kim Swan, do you have an announcement? SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS 14 AND 21
Mr. Hubert (Kim) E. Swan
Yes, Mr. Deputy Speaker, if it pleases you, this is a motion. Mr. Deputy Speaker, I move that Standing Orders 14 and 21 be suspended to enable me to move that a message be sent to the Deputy Gove rnor, Mr. Tom O ppenheim. MESSAGE TO THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR
Mr. Hubert (Kim) E. Swan
May it please the Deputy Governor: We are directed by the House of Asse mbly to inform the Deputy Governor , acting on behalf of His Majesty, that the House has met. Thank you.
The Deputy Speaker Deputy Speaker
Thank you, Honourable Member, Mr. Swan. Honourable Members , Jarion Richardson and Jason Wade, can you come and deliver this le tter to the Deputy Governor? [Pause]
The Deputy Speaker Deputy Speaker
We will just have to wait until [the] Black Rod comes back. So don ’t go far, because we will leave here on time and we would like to assemble down below once we get the message back from the [Deputy] Governor. So, we will just adjourn in our seats …
The Deputy Speaker Deputy Speaker
Members, good morning. This is from Government House, and it says: “To the House of Assembly: I have authorised the Deputy Governor, Mr. Tom Oppenheim, to read the Throne Speech on the occasion of the convening of the Legislature at 11:00 am today, Friday, the 4 th of November 2022, …
The Deputy Speaker Deputy Speaker
She will join us as we march in and be with us during the day. Thank you. [Pause] [Three knocks at the door] Black Rod, Chief Inspector Alex Rollin: Mr. Deputy Speaker, a message has been sent by the Deputy Governor , Mr. Tom Oppenheim .
The Deputy Speaker Deputy Speaker
Please bring him forward to the bar of the House. Black Rod, Chief Inspector Alex Rollin: Mr. Deputy Speaker, I am commanded by the Deputy Governor , Tom Oppenheim , on behalf of Her Excellency the Governor, Ms. Rena Lalgie, to request the attendance of your Honourable House to the …
The Deputy Speaker Deputy Speaker
Thank you. Honourable Member s, we will assemble down in front of the building and the Whip should have the protocol list for your position in the line. Proceedings suspended at 10: 45 am Proceedings resumed at 11:33 am
The Deputy Speaker Deputy Speaker
Mr. Premier, you have a m otion to move? 2 4 November 2022 Official Hansard Report B ermuda House of Assembly SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS 14 AND 21 Hon. E. David Burt: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker. Mr. Deputy Speaker, I move that Standing Orders 14 and 21 be suspended …
The Deputy Speaker Deputy Speaker
Are there a ny objections? There appear to be none. [Motion carried: Standing Orders 14 and 21 suspend-ed.] MOTION THAT GOVERNOR’S SPEECH BE TAKEN AS READ AND SET DOWN FOR CONSIDERATION AT NEXT DAY OF MEETING Hon. E. David Burt: Thank you. Mr. Deputy Speaker, I move the speech with …
The Deputy Speaker Deputy Speaker
Thank you, Mr. Premier. The next item on the agenda is the confirm ation of Minutes for 7 October 2022. Are there any objections to the Minutes? There appear to be none. [ Minutes of 7 October 2022 confirmed.] MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR
The Deputy Speaker Deputy Speaker
There are none. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY T HE SPEAKER APOLOGIES
The Deputy Speaker Deputy Speaker
We have five Members who sent their apologies, MP Scott Simmons, MP Rene Ming, MP Zane De Silva, Minister Michael Weeks, and MP Jamahl Simmons. Also, we are invited to the Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast on November 18 at the Hamilton Princess. The guest speaker will be Reverend Cyril Simmons . …
The Deputy Speaker Deputy Speaker
There are none. PAPERS AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS TO THE HOUSE
The Deputy Speaker Deputy Speaker
There are none. PETITIONS
The Deputy Speaker Deputy Speaker
There [are] petitions from the Honourable Member Jason Wade. STANDARD CLUB LTD. CONSOLIDATION AND AMENDMENT ACT 2022
Mr. Jason Wade
Mr. Deputy Speaker , I move for leave to introduce the following petition: The petition by Appleby (Bermuda) Ltd r eques ting amendments to the governing Act of the Standard Club Ltd. to reflect changes in its operations and structure as appears in the [Act] entitled Standard Club Ltd. Consolidation …
The Deputy Speaker Deputy Speaker
Are there a ny objections? No. STANDARD CRYPTO INSURANCE —BITCOIN (BERMUDA) LIMITED ACT 2022
Mr. Jason Wade
Mr. Deputy Speaker , I move for leave to introduce the following petition: The petition by Standard Crypto Insurance – Bitcoin (Bermuda) Limited requesting flexibility in structur ing its long- term insurance policies as appears in the [Act] entitled Standard Crypto Insurance– Bitcoin (Bermuda) Limited Act 2022. I ask that …
The Deputy Speaker Deputy Speaker
There are none. MOTION Bermuda House of Assembly REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
The Deputy Speaker Deputy Speaker
There are none. QUESTION PERIOD
The Deputy Speaker Deputy Speaker
There will be no Question P eriod. CONGRATULATORY AND /OR OBITUARY SPEECHES
The Deputy Speaker Deputy Speaker
There are no obits or congrat ulatory [statements]. MATTERS OF PRIVILEGE
The Deputy Speaker Deputy Speaker
There are none. PERSONAL EXPLANATION
The Deputy Speaker Deputy Speaker
There are none. Mr. Premier. You are going to make a motion to adjourn until the 18th of November? [Inaudible interjection]
The Deputy Speaker Deputy Speaker
Oh, introduction of Bills? INTRODUCTION OF BILLS
The Deputy Speaker Deputy Speaker
Do we have any? There are none. GOVERNMENT BILLS
The Deputy Speaker Deputy Speaker
There are none. OPPOSITION BILLS
The Deputy Speaker Deputy Speaker
There are none. PRIVATE MEMBERS’ BILLS
The Deputy Speaker Deputy Speaker
There are none. NOTICES OF MOTIONS
The Deputy Speaker Deputy Speaker
There are none. ORDERS OF THE DAY
The Deputy Speaker Deputy Speaker
There are none. Again, Mr. Premier. ADJOURNMENT Hon. E. David Burt: Thank you, Mr. Deputy Speaker. I move that this Honourable House do now adjourn until 10:00 am on Friday, 18 November 2022.
The Deputy Speaker Deputy Speaker
The House will adjourn until Friday, 18 November 2022, at 10:00 am. The House is adjourned, again, to Sessions House immediately for the picture. [Gavel] [At 11:38 am the House stood adjourned until 10:00 am, Friday, 18 November 2022.] 4 4 November 2022 Official Hansard Report Bermuda House of Assembly …