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March 14, 2025

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This was the first sitting of the new Parliament following the February 2025 general election. Dennis P. Lister Jr. was elected Speaker and Lovitta Foggo was chosen as Deputy Speaker. All 36 MPs took their oaths or affirmations of office, with some choosing to swear on the Bible while others made secular affirmations. The session included the traditional ceremony where the Governor delivered the Speech from the Throne at the Cabinet Office grounds.

Chamber House of Assembly
Date Mar 14, 2025
Session 2024/2025
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Speakers 48
Speeches 199

Key Topics

Election of Speaker and Deputy Speaker for the new parliamentary sessionSwearing in of all 36 Members of Parliament elected on February 18, 2025Formal opening ceremony with the Governor's Speech from the ThroneAppointment of key parliamentary officers (Clerk and Sergeant-at-Arms)Adoption of standing orders for the new session

Bills & Motions

Motion to suspend Standing Orders 14 and 21 - passed
Motion that the Governor's Speech be taken as read and set for consideration next meeting - passed
Motion to approve Clark Somner as Clerk to the Legislature - passed unanimously
Motion to approve Arnold Allen as Sergeant-at-Arms - passed unanimously
Motion to continue Standing Orders from the previous Parliament - passed

Notable Moments

Speaker Lister was escorted to his chair by his own son, creating a touching family moment
MP Christopher Famous joked about having a "moral dilemma" while signing his oath, drawing laughter from the chamber
The Speaker formally renounced all party allegiances, noting humorously that he could no longer wear party colors except "red during the summer"

Debate Transcript

199 speeches from 48 speakers
Some Hon. Members Some Hon. Members Good morning. The Clerk: Pursuant to the p roclamation of His Excellency the Governor, this first meeting of the House of Assembly in this new Parliament is now in session. We will begin with prayers. PRAYERS [Prayers read by Mr. Clark Somner , Clerk ] The Clerk: Members, please be …
An Hon. Member An Hon. Member Clerk, I second that motion. The Clerk: You beat me to the punch. [Laughter] 2 14 March 2025 Official Hansard Report B ermuda House of Assembly The Clerk: Okay. Hold on a second. Let me see if I can catch up. Okay , we have a nomination of the Honourable …
The Speaker The Speaker My son. Good morning, everyone.
Some Hon. Members Some Hon. Members Good morning.
The Speaker The Speaker Thank you for your nomination this morning. OATHS OR AFFIRMATIONS AFFIRMATION OF AN ASSEMBLYMAN Hon. Dennis P. Lister, Jr. Hon. Dennis P. Lister , Jr.: I, being a Member of this present Assembly, do solemnly and sincerely affirm that I will use and employ my best endeavour therein for the …
The Speaker The Speaker Mr. Premier and Mr. Opposition Leader. After that we will do by constituencies from 1 to 36. So, it is yourself and the Opposition Leader now.
The Speaker The Speaker Are you doing the A ffirmation or the . . . Hon. E. David Burt: I will do the O ath. [ Crosstalk] OATH OF AN ASSEMBLYMAN Hon. E. David Burt Hon. E. David Burt: I, being a Member of this present Assembly, do swear by Almighty God to use …
Mrs. Renee Ming Mrs. Renee Ming I, being a Member of this present Assembly, do solemnly and sincerely affirm that I will use and employ my best endeavour therein for the general good without respect to private interest, gain or advantage, and will strive to discharge a good conscience in all equity and integrity during my …
Mrs. Renee Ming Mrs. Renee Ming I do solemnly and sincerely affirm and declare that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles III, His heirs and successors according to law. [Crosstalk ] The Sergeant -at-Arms : One more.
The Speaker The Speaker Oath or Affirmation?
Mr. Hubert (Kim) E. Swan I will take Oath.
The Speaker The Speaker You’ll take the Oath? [Crosstalk]
Mr. Hubert (Kim) E. Swan Do I state my name there?
The Speaker The Speaker Read the statement. [Crosstalk] OATH OF AN ASSEMBLYMAN
Mr. Hubert ( Kim) E. Swan Mr. Hubert (Kim) E. Swan I, Hubert “Kim” Eugene Swan, 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 …
The Speaker The Speaker Okay. Thank you. OATH OF ALLEGIANCE
Mr. Hubert (Kim) E. Swan Mr. Hubert (Kim) E. Swan I, Hubert “Kim” Eugene Swan, do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles III, His heirs and successors according to law . . .
The Speaker The Speaker Sign here.
Mr. Hubert (Kim) E. Swan So help me God. [Laughter]
Mr. Hubert (Kim) E. Swan I do not want to leave God out of the picture.
The Speaker The Speaker Thank you. Affirmation or . . . OATH OF AN ASSEMBLYMAN
Ms. Lovitta F. Foggo Ms. Lovitta F. Foggo 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. OATH …
Ms. Lovitta F. Foggo Ms. Lovitta F. Foggo I do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles III, His heirs and successors according to law so help me God.
The Speaker The Speaker Sign here. [Pause]
The Speaker The Speaker Affirmation or O ath? Hon. Tinee Furbert: Oath.
The Speaker The Speaker Okay. 4 14 March 2025 Official Hansard Report Bermuda House of Assembly OATH OF AN ASSEMBLYMAN Hon. Tinee Furbert Hon. Tinee Furbert: 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 …
The Speaker The Speaker Then you can sign that one. Hon. Tinee Furbert: This one? The Clerk: Yes. Okay. Hon. Tinee Furbert: Okay?
The Speaker The Speaker Yes. The Sergeant -at-Arms : Next group: [Constituencies ] 5 through 8. [Inaudible interjections]
The Speaker The Speaker Are you doing the Affirmation or the Oath? Affirmation? Pastor Leroy Bean: Yes. AFFIRMATION OF AN ASSEMBLYMAN Pastor Leroy Bean Pastor Leroy Bean: I, being a Member of this present Assembly, do solemnly and sincerely affirm that I will use and employ my best endeavour therein for the general good …
The Speaker The Speaker And sign on that one. [Crosstalk]
The Speaker The Speaker Oath or Affirmation? Hon. Wayne L. Furbert: Affirmation .
The Speaker The Speaker Affirmation, okay. AFFIRMATION OF AN ASSEMBLYMAN Hon. Wayne L. Furbert Hon. Wayne L. Furbert: I, being a Member of this present Assembly, do solemnly and sincerely affirm that I will use and employ my best endeavour therein for the general good without respect to private interest, gain or advantage, and …
The Speaker The Speaker Thank you. Affirmation or Oath? Affirmation, okay. AFFIRMATION OF AN ASSEMBLYMAN
Ms. Robin Tucker Ms. Robin Tucker I, being a Member of this present Assembly, do solemnly and sincerely affirm that I will use and employ my best endeavour therein for the general good without respect to private interest, gain or advantage, and will strive to discharge a good conscience in all equity and integrity during my …
Ms. Robin Tucker Ms. Robin Tucker I do solemnly and sincerely affirm and declare that I will be faithful and bear true alle-giance to His Majesty King Charles III, His heirs and successors according to law.
The Speaker The Speaker Then you sign here. [Crosstalk]
The Speaker The Speaker Thank you. Oath or Affirmation? Bermuda House of Assembly Mr. Ben Smith: Affirmation.
The Speaker The Speaker Affirmation, okay. AFFIRMATION OF AN ASSEMBLYMAN
Mr. Ben Smith Mr. Ben Smith I, being a Member of this present Assembly, do solemnly and sincerely affirm that I will use and employ my best endeavour therein for the general good without respect to private interest, gain or ad-vantage, and will strive to discharge a good conscience in all equity and integrity during my …
Mr. Ben Smith Mr. Ben Smith I do solemnly and sincerely affirm and declare that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles III, His heirs and succes-sors according to law.
The Speaker The Speaker Yes. Sign this one. Yes. This one. The Sergeant- at-Arms: [Constituencies] 9 through 12. [Crosstalk]
The Speaker The Speaker Affirmation or Oath? AFFIRMATION OF AN ASSEMBLYMAN
Mr. Vance Campbell Mr. Vance Campbell I, being a Member of this present Assembly, do solemnly and sincerely affirm that I will use and employ my best endeavour therein for the general good without respect to private interest, gain or advantage, and will strive to discharge a good conscience in all equity and integrity during my …
Mr. Vance Campbell Mr. Vance Campbell I do solemnly and sincerely affirm and declare that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles III, His heirs and successors according to law.
The Speaker The Speaker Sign this one and then the other one. [Crosstalk]
The Speaker The Speaker No, don't go. Don’t go yet. All right. [Crosstalk]
The Speaker The Speaker Affirmation or Oath? OATH OF AN ASSEMBLYMAN
Mr. Robert King Mr. Robert King 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. OATH …
Mr. Robert King Mr. Robert King I do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles III, His heirs and successors according to law so help me God.
The Speaker The Speaker And sign. Here you go. One more, one more. [Crosstalk]
The Speaker The Speaker Oath or Affirmation?
Mr. Christopher Famous What is the difference?
The Speaker The Speaker One you are swearing on the Bible; one you are not.
Mr. Christopher Famous I’ll swear on the Bible.
The Speaker The Speaker You are swearing on the Bible? Take the Oath. OATH OF AN ASSEMBLYMAN
Mr. Christopher Famous Mr. Christopher Famous 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.
The Speaker The Speaker Hold the Bible still. Yes. Fine. Read that one, too.
Mr. Christopher Famous I have really got to read this?
The Speaker The Speaker Yes. You have got to read it. That is your favourite one; I know that. There you go. Nice and loud. [Laughter] 6 14 March 2025 Official Hansard Report Bermuda House of Assembly Mr. Christopher Famous: I do swear that I will be faithful and true —
The Speaker The Speaker We cannot hear you. They are listening for you. They are listening for you, and they can’t hear you back there. [Laughter] OATH OF ALLEGIANCE
Mr. Christopher Famous Mr. Christopher Famous I do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles III, His heirs and successors according to law so help me God. [Laughter]
The Speaker The Speaker Sign there. You are struggling . . .
Mr. Christopher Famous Yes, I am. It is a moral dilemma. [Laughter and desk thumping]
The Speaker The Speaker Oath or Affirmation? Hon. L. Craig Cannonier: Yes, Oath.
The Speaker The Speaker Oath? Okay. OATH OF AN ASSEMBLYMAN Hon. L. Craig Cannonier Hon. L. Craig Cannonier: 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 …
The Speaker The Speaker Yes. Okay. Hon. L. Craig Cannonier: Thank you. [Crosstalk]
The Speaker The Speaker Before the next group would come, we are going to call the two Members who will do the message down to the Senate. So, MP Robinson and MP Wilmot, will you come forward? [Inaudible interjections and laughter]
The Speaker The Speaker The Affirmation or Oath?
Mr. Dwayne Robinson Affirmation.
The Speaker The Speaker Affirmation? Okay. AFFIRMATION OF AN ASSEMBLYMAN
Mr. Dwayne Robinson Mr. Dwayne Robinson I, being a Member of this present Assembly, do solemnly and sincerely affirm that I will use and employ my best endeavour therein for the general good without respect to private interest, gain or advantage, and will strive to discharge a good conscience in all equity and integrity during my …
Mr. Dwayne Robinson Mr. Dwayne Robinson I do solemnly and sincerely affirm and declare that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles III, His heirs and successors according to law.
The Speaker The Speaker Okay. Sign there. [MP] Wilmot, will it be the Oath or the Affirmation?
Mr. Paul Wilmot Affirmation.
The Speaker The Speaker Affirmation. That is the first one. AFFIRMATION OF AN ASSEMBLYMAN
Mr. Paul Wilmot Mr. Paul Wilmot I, being a Member of this present Assembly, do solemnly and sincerely affirm that I will use and employ my best endeavour therein for the general good without respect to private interest, gain or advantage, and will strive to discharge a good conscience in all equity and integrity during my …
The Speaker The Speaker And the second one as well. AFFIRMATION OF ALLEGIANCE
Mr. Paul Wilmot Mr. Paul Wilmot I do solemnly and sincerely affirm and declare that I will be faithful and bear true alle-giance to His Majesty King Charles III, His heirs and successors according to law. Bermuda House of Assembly The Speaker: Yes. Okay. Thank you. All right. The Sergeant -at-Arms : [Constituencies] 14 to 16.
An Hon. Member An Hon. Member Or 13? The Sergeant -at-Arms : Or then 13. [Laughter and crosstalk ]
The Speaker The Speaker It is the latter. Yes. Who is the first one? You? All right. Will it be an Oath or an Affirmation? Hon. Diallo V. S. Rabain: Affirmation.
The Speaker The Speaker There you go. There you go. [Crosstalk ] AFFIRMATION OF AN ASSEMBLYMAN Hon. Diallo V. S. Rabain Hon. Diallo V. S. Rabain: I, being a Member of this present Assembly, do solemnly and sincerely affirm that I will use and employ my best endeavour therein for the general good without …
The Speaker The Speaker Okay, and you can sign that one. Hon. Diallo V. S. Rabain: Anywhere on that?
The Speaker The Speaker Yes, and then follow the line down. Hon. Diallo V. S. Rabain: Yes.
The Speaker The Speaker There you go. Thank you. [Pause]
The Speaker The Speaker Affirmation or Oath? Hon. Alexa Lightbourne: Oath.
The Speaker The Speaker Oath. [Here is the] Bible. All right. There you go. [Crosstalk and laughter ] OATH OF AN ASSEMBLYMAN Hon. Alexa Lightbourne Hon. Alexa Lightbourne: 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 …
The Speaker The Speaker Mm-hmm. And your Oath of Allegiance. OATH OF ALLEGIANCE Hon. Alexa Lightbourne Hon. Alexa Lightbourne: I do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles III, His heirs and successors according to law so help me God.
The Speaker The Speaker Okay, and you can sign this. And then sign here. Okay. All right. [Pause]
The Speaker The Speaker Oath or Affirmation? Hon. Owen Darrell: Oath is fine.
The Speaker The Speaker Okay. OATH OF AN ASSEMBLYMAN Hon. Owen Darrell Hon. Owen Darrell: I, being a Member of this present Assembly, do swear by Almighty God to use and em-ploy my best endeavour therein for the general good without any respect to private interest, gain or advantage, striving to discharge a good …
The Speaker The Speaker Mm-hmm. And you can sign that one. Do the bottom one first. Okay. [Pause]
The Speaker The Speaker Affirmation or Oath? 8 14 March 2025 Official Hansard Report Bermuda House of Assembly AFFIRMATION OF AN ASSEMBLYMAN Hon. Michael A. Weeks Hon. Michael A. Weeks: I, being a Member of this present Assembly, do solemnly and sincerely affirm that I will use and employ my best endeavour therein for …
The Speaker The Speaker Sign this and one more. Thank you. [Crosstalk] The Sergeant -at-Arms : What was that? That was constituencies 13 through 16? The Clerk: Yes, 13 through 16. [Crosstalk] The Sergeant- at-Arms: Constituenc ies 17 through 20. [Crosstalk]
The Speaker The Speaker Affirmation or Oath? Hon. Jason Hayward: Oath. OATH OF AN ASSEMBLYMAN Hon. Jason Hayward Hon. Jason Hayward: 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 …
The Speaker The Speaker Okay. You can sign that page. [Pause]
The Speaker The Speaker Affirmation or Oath? Oath? Hon. Jache Adams: Affirmation.
The Speaker The Speaker Affirmation. The bottom one first. AFFIRMATION OF AN ASSEMBLYMAN Hon. Jache Adams Hon. Jache Adams: I, being a Member of this present Assembly, do solemnly and sincerely affirm that I will use and employ my best endeavour therein for the general good without respect to private interest, gain or advantage, …
The Speaker The Speaker Sign here. Hon. Jache Adams: Where? Oh. [Laughter]
The Speaker The Speaker Affirmation or Oath?
Mr. Michael Fahy Oath, please. OATH OF AN ASSEMBLYMAN
Mr. Michael Fahy Mr. Michael Fahy 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. OATH …
Mr. Michael Fahy Mr. Michael Fahy I do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles III, His heirs and successors according to law so help me God.
The Speaker The Speaker Now we will get your signature.
Mr. Michael Fahy Okay. Bermuda House of Assembly The Speaker: All right. That is it. Okay. The next four. The Clerk: Constituencies 21 through 24.
The Speaker The Speaker How are you doing?
Mr. Curtis L. Dickinson Good, thank you, sir.
The Speaker The Speaker Good. All right. Oath or Affirmation?
Mr. Curtis L. Dickinson Oath. OATH OF AN ASSEMBLYMAN
Mr. Curtis L. Dickinson Mr. Curtis L. Dickinson 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. OATH …
Mr. Curtis L. Dickinson Mr. Curtis L. Dickinson I do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles III, His heirs and successors according to law so help me God.
The Speaker The Speaker Now we will have you sign here. [Crosstalk ]
The Speaker The Speaker Oath or —
Mr. Scott Pearman Oath, please.
The Speaker The Speaker Okay.
Mr. Scott Pearman Thank you. OATH OF AN ASSEMBLYMAN
Mr. Scott Pearman Mr. Scott Pearman 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. OATH …
Mr. Scott Pearman Mr. Scott Pearman I do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles III, His heirs and successors according to law so help me God. The Speaker: Okay. Sign . . . [Crosstalk]
The Speaker The Speaker There you go. All right.
Mr. Scott Pearman Thank you.
The Speaker The Speaker Thank you. Oath or Affirmation? [Pause] OATH OF AN ASSEMBLYMAN
Mr. W. Lawrence Scott Mr. W. Lawrence Scott 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. OATH …
Mr. W. Lawrence Scott Mr. W. Lawrence Scott I do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles III, His heirs and successors according to law so help me God.
The Speaker The Speaker Mm-mm. Thank you very much. Okay. Next four. The Clerk: That will be [constituencies] 25 through 28.
The Speaker The Speaker Okay. How are you doing?
Dr. Douglas DeCouto Congratulations again, Mr. Speaker.
The Speaker The Speaker Affirmation or Oath?
Dr. Douglas DeCouto Affirmation.
The Speaker The Speaker Affirmation, okay. [Crosstalk] AFFIRMATION OF AN ASSEMBLYMAN
Dr. Douglas De Couto Dr. Douglas DeCouto I, being a Member of this present Assembly, do solemnly and sincerely affirm that I will use and employ my best endeavour therein for the general good without respect to private interest, gain 10 14 March 2025 Official Hansard Report B ermuda House of Assembly or advantage, and will strive …
Dr. Douglas De Couto Dr. Douglas DeCouto I do solemnly and sincerely affirm and declare that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles III, His heirs and successors according to law.
The Speaker The Speaker All right. Thank you. [ Pause]
The Speaker The Speaker Affirmation or Oath? Oath. OATH OF AN ASSEMBLYMAN
Mr. Neville S. Tyrrell Mr. Neville S. Tyrrell 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. OATH …
Mr. Neville S. Tyrrell Mr . Neville S. Tyrrell I do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles III, His heirs and successors according to law so help me God.
The Speaker The Speaker Okay. Now you can put your signature at the bottom of that page. And on this page, we are going to have you following up here. Thank you. [ Pause]
The Speaker The Speaker Affirmation? Mr . Dennis Lister III: Yes.
The Speaker The Speaker Go ahead. AFFIRMATION OF AN ASSEMBLYMAN
Mr. Dennis Lister III Mr. Dennis Lister III I, being a Member of this present Assembly, do solemnly and sincerely affirm that I will use and employ my best endeavour therein for the general good without respect to private interest, gain or advantage, and will strive to discharge a good con-science in all equity and integrity during my …
Mr. D ennis Lister I II Mr. Dennis Lister III I do solemnly and sincerely affirm and declare that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles III, His heirs and successors according to law.
The Speaker The Speaker And sign here.
The Speaker The Speaker And here. [Crosstalk ]
The Speaker The Speaker There you go. A ll right. O kay. [Crosstalk and laughter ]
The Speaker The Speaker Go to t he ne xt one. The Clerk: The next gr oup is [ constituencies] 2 9 through 32.
The Speaker The Speaker Affirmation or O ath? Hon. Z ane J. S . De Silva: Oath.
The Speaker The Speaker Oath. O kay. A ll right. OATH OF AN ASSEMBLYMAN Hon. Z ane J. S . De Silva Hon. Zane J. S. De Silva: 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 …
The Speaker The Speaker How ar e you today ? Is it Oat h or Affirmation?
The Speaker The Speaker Oath. Okay. Will you hold the Bible? Bermuda House of Assembly Ms. Linda Smith: Yes. OATH OF AN ASSEMBLYMAN
Ms. Linda Smith Ms. Linda Smith 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. OATH …
Ms. Linda Smith Ms. Linda Smith I do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles III, His heirs and successors according to law so help me God.
The Speaker The Speaker Okay. And for that one . . . you can sign up top here.
Ms. Linda Smith Thank you. I am very lefthanded. [Laughter]
The Speaker The Speaker Okay. That is quite all right. No problem. [Pause]
The Speaker The Speaker Affirmation or Oath?
The Speaker The Speaker Oath, okay. All right. There you go. [Crosstalk ]
The Speaker The Speaker You need glasses now, sir?
Mr. Scott Simmons I do. [Laughter and crosstalk ] OATH OF AN ASSEMBLYMAN
Mr. Scott Simmons Mr. Scott Simmons 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. OATH …
Mr. Scott Simmons Mr. Scott Simmons I do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles III, His heirs and successors according to law.
The Speaker The Speaker You have the pen and you can put your John Henry right over there. [Crosstalk] The Clerk: [Constituencies] 33 through 36. [Pause]
The Speaker The Speaker You can come on. Are you Affirmation or Oath?
Mr. Jamahl S. Simmons Affirmation, please.
The Speaker The Speaker Okay. Go ahead. AFFIRMATION OF AN ASSEMBLYMAN
Mr. Jamahl S. Simmons Mr. Jamahl S. Simmons I, being a Member of this present Assembly, do solemnly and sincerely affirm that I will use and employ my best endeavour therein for the general good without respect to private interest, gain or advantage, and will strive to discharge a good conscience in all equity and integrity during my …
Mr. Jamahl S. Simmons Mr. Jamahl S. Simmons I do solemnly and sincerely affirm and declare that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles III, His heirs and successors according to law.
The Speaker The Speaker Okay. And the Affirmation will be signed up here. [Crosstalk]
The Speaker The Speaker Affirmation? Hon. Kim N. Wilson: No, Oath.
The Speaker The Speaker Oath. OATH OF AN ASSEMBLYMAN Hon. Kim N. Wilson Hon. Kim N. Wilson: I, being a Member of this present Assembly, do swear by Almighty God to use and employ my best endeavour therein for the general 12 14 March 2025 Official Hansard Report Bermuda House of Assembly good without …
The Speaker The Speaker Are you doing the Oath? [Crosstalk]
The Speaker The Speaker Go ahead. There you go. You can start.
Rev. Dr. Emilygail A. Dill Okay. AFFIRMATION OF AN ASSEMBLYMAN
Rev. Dr. Emilygail A. Dill Rev. Dr. Emilygail A. Dill I, being a Member of this present Assembly, do solemnly and sincerely affirm that I will use and employ my best endeavour therein for the general good without respect to private interest, gain or advantage, and will strive to discharge a good conscience in all equity and integrity during my …
Rev. Dr. Emilygail A. Dill Rev. Dr. Emilygail A. Dill I do solemnly and sincerely affirm and declare that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles III, His heirs and successors according to law.
The Speaker The Speaker You can sign up top here.
The Speaker The Speaker Okay. Thank you, Members. We are all official now, and we will proceed with the next items. NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF DEPUTY SPEAKER
The Speaker The Speaker Good morning, Members. The next item that we will do before we proceed down to the Cabinet Grounds is to elect a Deputy Speaker. Hon. E. David Burt: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I nominate the Honourable Member for constituency 3, St. David’s, Lovitta F . Foggo.
The Speaker The Speaker Does any Member second that?
Mrs. Renee Ming Good morning, Mr. Speaker. I second that.
The Speaker The Speaker Thank you. Are there any other nominations? Any other nominations? There are none. Is the vote favourable or . . .
Ms. Lovitta F. Foggo I accept the nomination, and I thank all Members. [Laughter]
The Speaker The Speaker They have not voted yet, you know. Is it all favourable? Any objections? There are no objections. [Desk thumping]
The Speaker The Speaker It is now official. Yes. Okay. All right. MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR
The Speaker The Speaker The two Members have been down to get the message. The message has been returned and the Clerk will now read the message out to us. The Clerk: Members, the message reads [as follows], message number one from His Excellency the Gover-nor: “To the House of Assembly: “I have the …
The Speaker The Speaker Thank you. [Crosstalk ]
The Speaker The Speaker The Black Rod. [Pause] [Three knocks at the door] Ber muda House of Assembly Black R od: Mr. S peaker!
The Speaker The Speaker Yes. Black Rod: I am commanded by His Excellency the Governor to request the honour of your presence and your Honourable House on the Cabinet Office lawn forthwith!
The Speaker The Speaker Thank y ou. The Black Rod has delivered his request from the Governor. And we will now assemble ourselves to proceed down to the Cabinet grounds. Proceedings s uspended a t 10:56 am Proceeding s resumed at 12:13 pm [Hon. Dennis P. L ister, J r., Speaker, i n the …
The Speaker The Speaker W e are back i n the Chamber. W e can proceed. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKERRENOUNCEMENT OF ALL PARTY ALLEGIANCES
The Speaker The Speaker But I first have to do an announcement as follows: I express my thanks to the House for the high honour bestowed upon me, and do now renounce all party allegianc es so that I can remain neutral as your Speaker. As of now, I have no party affiliation. I …
The Speaker The Speaker All right. As long as it has got blue with it. Red and blue, I am ok ay. All right. Premier. SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS 14 AND 21 Hon. E. David Burt: Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I move that Standing Orders 14 and 21 be suspended …
The Speaker The Speaker Are there any objections? There are none. Proceed, Premier. [Motion carried: Standing Orders 14 and 21 were suspended.] MOTIONS THATTHE GOVERNOR’S SPEECH BE TAKEN AS READ AND SET DOWN FOR CONSIDERATION AT THE NEXT DAY OF MEETING Ho n. E. David Burt: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I move …
The Speaker The Speaker Members, that takes care of the business for today. All of the other matters on the Order Paper are to be picked up next week when we resume. So, Mr. Premier. ADJOURNMENT Hon. E. David Burt: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I move that this Honourable House do now …
The Speaker The Speaker Are there any objections to that? There are no objections. There [are no speakers on the] motion to adjourn. [Inaudible interjections]
The Speaker The Speaker Well, you know, I think you all have other things [to do] this afternoon. But we could have stayed if you like. But, Members, we are all official. This new House has now been sworn in. Each of you has the responsibilities that you have been elected to do, and …
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