November 8, 2024

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Session Summary

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This was the opening session of the 2024/2025 parliamentary year, focused mainly on ceremonial procedures. The new MP Rev. Dr. Emilygail A. Dill took her oath of office and was welcomed by the Deputy Speaker. All MPs then attended the Governor's Speech from the Throne at the Cabinet Office lawn, though the contents of that speech weren't discussed in this session. The session was largely procedural, with most substantive business items being carried over to the next meeting.

Chamber House of Assembly

Date Nov 8, 2024

Session 2024/2025

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Speakers 6

Speeches 42

Key Topics

New MP Rev. Dr. Emilygail A. Dill was sworn into the House of AssemblyGovernor's Speech from the Throne was delivered at Cabinet Office lawnTourism Investment Orders for Swan Pyrotechnics Limited and Rosedon Hotel were presentedDigital Asset Business Amendment Act 2024 was introduced for first reading

Bills & Motions

Digital Asset Business Amendment Act 2024 - introduced for first reading

Tourism Investment (Swan Pyrotechnics Limited) Order 2024 - submitted for information

Tourism Investment (Rosedon Hotel) Order 2024 - submitted for information

Motion to take Governor's Speech as read and schedule it for next meeting - passed

Notable Moments

Deputy Speaker welcomed Rev. Dr. Emilygail A. Dill, noting her background as a pastor in the African Methodist Episcopal church and expressing confidence her religious background would help her in parliament

The session was briefly interrupted for the traditional "Black Rod" ceremony, where MPs were summoned to hear the Governor's Speech

Deputy Speaker made a small slip at the end, accidentally saying the House would reconvene at "10:00 pm" instead of "10:00 am"

Debate Transcript

42 speeches from 6 speakers

The Deputy Speaker Deputy Speaker Good morning. We will have the prayers by the Clerk . PRAYERS [Prayers read by Mr. Clark Somner , Clerk ] [Gavel] OATH S OR AFFIRMATION S

The Deputy Speaker Deputy Speaker We have a new Member to join us. I would ask that the Honourable Reverend Emilygail Dill come forward. [Desk thumping] [Laughter and inaudible crosstalk ]

The Deputy Speaker Deputy Speaker Very good. [Laughter] [Desk thumping]

The Deputy Speaker Deputy Speaker MP Dill you have some folks who want to take a picture , and also the official photographer . Will you come forward s o we can get this great occasion in picture ? [Pause]

The Deputy Speaker Deputy Speaker And the Clerk, Mr. Clark Somner, will conduct the [Affirmation]. Reverend Smith—yes, if you want to . . . yes. Mr. Somner, you may start. AFFIRMATION OF ASSEMBLYMAN REV. DR. EMILYGAIL A. DILL

Rev. Dr. Emilygail A. Dill I, Emilygail Dill, being a Member of this present Assembly, do solemnly and sin-cerely 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 dis-charge a good conscience in al l equity and …

Rev. Dr. Emilygail A. Dill I, Emilygail Dill, 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. [Pause]

The Deputy Speaker Deputy Speaker MP Dill, we want to welcome you to this House. We know you are not only an MP, but you are [also] a pastor in the African Methodist Episcopal church. We are glad to have you; and I am sure your religious teaching and background will help you in this …

The Deputy Speaker Deputy Speaker We need to send a message to the Governor. MP Tyrrell. SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS 14 AND 21

Mr. Neville. S. Tyrrell Good morning, Mr. Deputy Speaker. I move that Standing Orders 14 and 21 be suspended to enable me to move that a message be sent to Her Excellency the Governor, Ms. Rena Lalgie.

The Deputy Speaker Deputy Speaker Any objections to that? There appear to be none. [Motion carried: Standing Orders 14 and 21 sus - pended.] MESSAGE TO HER EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR

Mr. Neville. S. Tyrrell Mr. Deputy Speaker, I move that the following message be sent to Her Excellency the Governor: May it please Your Excellency, We are directed by the House of Assembly to inform Your Excellency that the House has met. 2 8 November 2024 Official Hansard Report Bermuda House of Assembly Thank …

The Deputy Speaker Deputy Speaker Any objections to that? There appear to be none. MPs Anthony Richardson and Robert King, I would like for you to take the message to the Governor forthwith . [Crosstalk ]

The Deputy Speaker Deputy Speaker We have probably about 15 minutes before Black Rod comes. So, you can have a quiet prayer amongst yourselves in the meantime. [Pause] MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR The Clerk: Members, we have a message from Her Excellency the Governor. It is message number one. It reads: “To the House of …

The Deputy Speaker Deputy Speaker Once the Black Rod comes . . . we will wait until then , and then we will do what we have to do. Okay? [Laughter] [Pause] The Sergeant -at-Arms [Sergeant Major Arnold Allen, EM]: Mr. [Deputy ] Speaker, a mess enger has come [from] Her Excellency.

The Deputy Speaker Deputy Speaker Bring it forth. Black Rod [Chief Inspector, Darren Glasford]: Mr. [Deputy] Speaker, I am commanded by Her Excellency the Governor to request the attendance of your Honourable House to the Cabinet Office lawn forthwith.

The Deputy Speaker Deputy Speaker Thank you, Black Rod. We will assembl e downstairs; the Sergeant -atArms has the positioning list of how we will walk. Sergeant -at-Arms, I will leave it with you. Proceedings suspended at 10:23 am Proceedings resumed at 12:08 pm SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS 14 AND 21 Hon. E. David Burt: …

The Deputy Speaker Deputy Speaker Any objections? Continue. [Motion carried: Standing Orders 14 and 21 sus - pended.] 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. Mr. Deputy Speaker, I move that the speech with which …

The Deputy Speaker Deputy Speaker Thank you. As ordered. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES [Minutes of 27 September 2024]

The Deputy Speaker Deputy Speaker The Minutes from the 27 th of September . [Are there] any objections [ to confirming the Minutes ]? There appear to be none. Confirmed. [Minutes of 27 September 2024 confirmed.] MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR

The Deputy Speaker Deputy Speaker There are none. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE SPEAKER OR MEMBER PRESIDING APOLOGIES

The Deputy Speaker Deputy Speaker The Honourable Zane De Silva, MP Scott Simmons, MP Ianthia [Simmons -Wade] and MP Lawrence Scott are absent today. MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE

The Deputy Speaker Deputy Speaker There are none. B ermuda House of Assembly PAPERS AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS TO THE HOUSE

The Deputy Speaker Deputy Speaker I think Mr. Swan, Junior Minister—

Mr. Hubert (Kim) E. Swan Good morning, Mr. Deputy Speaker .

The Deputy Speaker Deputy Speaker Good morning. TOURISM INVESTMENT (SWAN PYROTECHNICS LIMITED ) ORDER 2024

Mr. Hubert (Kim) E. Swan Mr. Deputy Speaker, I have the honour to attach and submit for the information of the Honourable House of Assembly the Tourism Investment (Swan Pyrotechnics Limited) Order 2024 proposed to be made by the Minister responsible for Tour-ism with the written agreement of the Minister of Fi-nance in exercise of …

The Deputy Speaker Deputy Speaker Any objections? There appear to be none. You have another one, Mr. Swan?

Mr. Hubert (Kim) E. Swan Yes, sir. TOURISM INVESTMENT (ROSEDON HOTEL) ORDER 2024

Mr. Hubert (Kim) E. Swan Mr. Deputy Speaker, I have the honour to attach and submit for the information of the Honourable House of Assembly the Tourism Investment (Rosedon Hotel) Order 2024 proposed to be made by the Minister responsible for Tourism with the written agreement of the Minister of Finance in exercise of the …

The Deputy Speaker Deputy Speaker Thank you, Mr. Swan. PETITIONS

The Deputy Speaker Deputy Speaker There are no ne. STATEMENTS BY MINISTERS AND JUNIOR MINISTERS

The Deputy Speaker Deputy Speaker This will be carried over. There are none today. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

The Deputy Speaker Deputy Speaker This will be carried over. QUESTION PER IOD The D eputy S peaker: The Question Period will b e also carried over. CONGRATULATORY AND/OR OBITUARY SPEECHES The D eputy Speaker: These will b e carried over. MATTERS OF PR IVILEGE The Deput y Speaker: [These will b e] carried over …

The Deputy Speaker Deputy Speaker There are no Opposition Bills, I take it. PRIVATE MEMBE RS’ BILLS

The Deputy Speaker Deputy Speaker There are none. 4 8 November 2024 Official Hansard Report Bermuda House of Assembly NOTICE OF MOTIONS

The Deputy Speaker Deputy Speaker [There are none.] ORDERS OF THE DAY

The Deputy Speaker Deputy Speaker There are none.

Mr. Premier. ADJOURNMENT Hon. E. David Burt premier Thank you very much, Mr. Deputy Speaker . Mr. Deputy Speaker, I move that this Honourable House do now adjourn until Friday, November 15, at 10:00 am.

The Deputy Speaker Deputy Speaker The House is adjourned to Friday the 15 th of November at 10:00 pm. [sic]

An Hon. Member An Hon. Member [10:00] am.

The Deputy Speaker Deputy Speaker [10:00] am. [Laughter] [Gavel] [At 12:1 2 pm, the House stood adjourned until 10:00 am, Friday, 15 November 2024 .]

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