Senate
Session 2021/2022
2 speeches
December 1, 2021
Official Hansard Report - Senate
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Simplified for YouThis was primarily an information session where government ministers provided updates on various important issues. The most urgent matter was the breakdown of Bermuda's only waste disposal facility, forcing the government to consider reopening part of Marsh Folly as a temporary landfill for 1-2 weeks. Ministers also reported on COVID-19 management in schools, with 38 positive cases since the school year began, and outlined the government's multi-year plan to implement universal health coverage for all residents.
Key Topics
International Day of Persons with Disabilities recognition and community eventsCritical failure at Tynes Bay Waste-to-Energy Facility requiring emergency landfill reopeningCOVID-19 safety measures and testing programs in Bermuda schoolsBermuda College annual report and student financial support programsUniversal Health Coverage implementation roadmap and timeline
Bills & Motions
No bills were debated or voted on in this session
Minutes from November 17, 2021 were confirmed
Annual reports for Bermuda College were formally presented to the Senate as required by law
Notable Moments
Emergency waste crisis: Tynes Bay facility completely failed, requiring $8.5-10 million in repairs and potential return to landfilling after 10 years of avoiding it
COVID-19 school safety: Younger students (preschool to P3) no longer required to wear masks in classrooms as schools moved to phase 2 protocols
Health reform commitment: Government outlined detailed 3-year roadmap for universal health coverage implementation starting in 2022
Debate Transcript
2 speeches from 1 speaker
Sen. the Hon. Dr. Ernest Peets
Yes. Thank you. Good morning, Madam Vice President. I was wondering if Se nate would be willing to join me in sending thanks to the Parliamentary Prayer Committee for organising this year’s Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast. I really felt encouraged, and it certainly is nice to know that there is a …
Sen. the Hon. Dr. Ernest Peets
Yes. Thank you, Madam Vice President. I make a motion that Senate do adjourn to Wednesday, December 8. The Vice President : Thank you. Would any Senator wish to speak on the m otion to adjourn? I do not see any hands. Therefore, Senate stands adjourned until December 8. [At …