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Dennis Lister III, JP, MP

Dennis Lister III, JP, MP

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12 May 2025 House of Assembly
Official Hansard Report - House of Assembly
127 words
Mr. Chair man, a total of $6,755,000 has been allocated to the Ministry of Jus-tice Headquarters, which represents a $952,000 or 16 per cent increase from the previous year and constitutes 12 per cent of the budget allocated for the Ministry as a whole . The adjustments will be reflected in each corresponding section. Mr. Chair man, the Ministry of …
12 May 2025 House of Assembly
Official Hansard Report - House of Assembly
129 words
The original estimate 2024/ 25 of $542,000; estimate for 2025 /26: $1,322,000, an increase of $780,000. Percentage increase of 144 per cent. This Administration business unit provides for the adm inistrative and personnel costs associated with the daily operation of the M inistry Headquarters for which a total of $1,322,000 has been allocated. This represents an increase of $780,000 or …
12 May 2025 House of Assembly
Official Hansard Report - House of Assembly
696 words
The original estimate for 2024 /25 [was] $1,867,000. The estimate for 2025/2 6 [is] $2,223,000 , an increase of $356,000 or 19 per cent. The Legal Aid Office ’s purpose is to ensure that legal advice and representation is readily availa-ble to those who need it most, and who, because of limited financial means, would otherwise be unable to secure …
12 May 2025 House of Assembly
Official Hansard Report - House of Assembly
84 words
For the fiscal year , Mr. Chairman, expenses occurred, e xcluding salaries , were as follows : • Legal fees for external counsel —$970,000 • Telephone expenses —$5,700 • No fees were paid out for consultants over the period under review • $13,800 was spent on board and committee fees • $97,000 was apportioned for electricity, rent and maintenance • …
12 May 2025 House of Assembly
Official Hansard Report - House of Assembly
635 words
Mr. Chair man, between the period of 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025, the Legal Aid Office processed a total of 228 new applications —140 criminal matters, 56 civil matters and 32 matrimonial matters. Out of the 228 new application s for funding, 113 matters were approved, 92 were declined and 23 were deferred. The work of in- house …
12 May 2025 House of Assembly
Official Hansard Report - House of Assembly
344 words
Mr. Chair man, external legal fees remain the largest area of expenditure for the Legal Aid Office, except for salaries, and continue to be challenging to accurately predict. Last year the legal fees paid to external counsel were higher than predicted for several reasons, including the following. There was an increase in the rate of murder and other serious violent …
12 May 2025 House of Assembly
Official Hansard Report - House of Assembly
340 words
Training and development, along with succession planning are some of the most important objectives of the Legal Aid Office as a number of experienced barristers who are willing and able to represent L egal Aid clients will begin to decrease over the next five years . It is imperative that we begin to train and develop the next generation of …
12 May 2025 House of Assembly
Official Hansard Report - House of Assembly
227 words
Parole Board, business unit 97050. The original 2024/ 25 estimate, zero. E stimate 2025/26, $120,000, an increase of $120,000, o r zero per cent. Mr. Chair man, the Parole Board, which has recently been transferred to the Ministry of Justice, has been allocated a budget of $120,000. The allocation under this business unit is designated for board fees and board …
12 May 2025 House of Assembly
Official Hansard Report - House of Assembly
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Treatment of Offenders Board, business unit 97060. T he original estimate 2024/25, zero dollars . Estimate for 2025/26, $98,000 an increase of $98,000, zero per cent . Mr. Chair man, the T reatment of O ffenders Board which has recently been transferred to the Ministry of Justice, has been allocated a total budget of $98,000. O f this amount, $68, …
12 May 2025 House of Assembly
Official Hansard Report - House of Assembly
516 words
Justice Protection Programme, business unit 97070. The original estimate for 2024/ 25 [was] $275 ,000. The e stimate for 2025/ 26 [is] $320,000, an increase of $45,000 or 16 per cent. Mr. Chair man, the Justice Protection Programme has been allocated a budget of $320,000 for the fiscal year 2025/26, which represents a $ 45,000, or 16 per cent increase …
12 May 2025 House of Assembly
Official Hansard Report - House of Assembly
169 words
Financial Sanctions Implementation, business unit 97080. Original estimate for 2024 /25 [was] $353,000. Estimate for 2025/ 26 [is] $376,000, an increase of $23,000 or 7 per cent . Mr. Chair man, the Financial Sanctions Implementation Unit [FSIU] plays a critical role in upholding Bermuda's reputation as a cooperative jurisdiction with a strong and effective sanctions regime. Its responsibilities include implementing …
12 May 2025 House of Assembly
Official Hansard Report - House of Assembly
514 words
Mr. Chair man, the FSI U’s compromise of two posts , the head of the FSIU and one legal counsel. The FS IU team is responsible for • providing legal advice and t echnical support to the Ministry of Justice and carrying out functions delegated to the Minister from the Governor ; • implementing targeted financial sanctions, as well as …
12 May 2025 House of Assembly
Official Hansard Report - House of Assembly
299 words
Applications under the Russia (Sanctions) [(Overseas Territories) (Amendment) (No. 4) Order 2022] regime continues to be the prominent regime for which licence applications are submitted to the FS IU. In 2024/25, the Minister of Justice issued three general licences, two general licences for legal fees which were issued under the Russia sanctions regime Bermuda General Licence 2004 and Bermuda General …
12 May 2025 House of Assembly
Official Hansard Report - House of Assembly
255 words
Mr. Chair man, the FS IU continues to ensure that sanctions web page of t he Government portal is updated within 24 hours of receiving updated notifications from the UK Government. These updates are required to notify the public of additions or de- listings to the various sanctions’ regimes in force in Bermuda. Thus, upon notification from the Foreign , …
12 May 2025 House of Assembly
Official Hansard Report - House of Assembly
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Law Reform Commission , business unit 97100. Original estimate for 2024/ 25 $164,000. Estimate for 2025/ 26, $ 171,000, an increase of $7, 000 or 4 per cent . Mr. Chair man, the Law Reform Commission has been allocated a budget disbursement of $171,000 for the fiscal year 2025/26. This amount is a $7,000, or 4 per cent increase, from …
12 May 2025 House of Assembly
Official Hansard Report - House of Assembly
103 words
Thank you, Mr. Chair man. The Ministry of Justice 2025/ 26 budget reflects more than arithmetic. It represents our shared commitment to fiscal responsibility and careful stewardship of public resources. Our dedicated public officers will continue to advance fair and equitable access to justice through legal services, policy and legislation that upholds the rule of law and supports social progress …
12 May 2025 House of Assembly
Official Hansard Report - House of Assembly
255 words
The original estimate in 2024/ 25 [was] $1,625,000. The estimate for 2025/26 is 384 12 May 2025 Official Hansard Report Bermuda House of Assembly $2,125,000. This represents an increase of $500,000 or 31 per cent . The budget allocation for grants for fiscal year 2025/ 26 is found at page C -17 of the A pproved Estimates of Revenue and …
12 May 2025 House of Assembly
Official Hansard Report - House of Assembly
122 words
Mr. Chair man, in 2024/ 25 the FIA continues to enhance its capabilities through targeted training. Staff participated in virtual webinars and courses on topics including sanctions, corruption, digital assets, cryptocurrency and proliferation financing hosted by leading institutions such as the Association of Certified Anti -Money Laundering Specialists, the International Compliance Association, t he Association of Certified Financial Crime Specialists, …
12 May 2025 House of Assembly
Official Hansard Report - House of Assembly
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The FIA contributed significantly to domestic and international financial intelligence efforts. Key achievements included • contributions to the national money laundering, terrorist financing, proliferation financing and legal persons and arrangements risk as-sessments ; • ongoing participation in national anti-money laundering committee, working groups and other c ross-agency initiatives ; • attendance at the July 2024 Egmont [Group] Plenary and January …
12 May 2025 House of Assembly
Official Hansard Report - House of Assembly
331 words
In 2024, the reporting entities continue to file suspicious activity reports and suspi-cious transaction reports to the F IA. This year, the agency received a total of 870 SAR and STR reports. Throughout 2024, the FIA conducted analysis and issued disclosures to local law enforcement competent authorities and overseas f inancial intelligence units. In support of this work, the agency …