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Dennis Lister III, JP, MP

Dennis Lister III, JP, MP

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2 Mar 2026 House of Assembly
Official Hansard Report - House of Assembly
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Madam Chairman, the estimate for business unit 35108 , Educational Services , is $394,000. This represents an increase of $5,000 or [a] 1 per cent increase. This is due to an increase in the cost of new courses and associated materials. During fiscal year 20 25/26, a total of 57 inmates were actively engaged in various educational courses or classes …
2 Mar 2026 House of Assembly
Official Hansard Report - House of Assembly
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A suitable programme has been identified to help students with learning challenges complete, and obtain, their high school equivalent. The department aims to enrol the first student before the end of this fiscal year. A digital library system has been identified and will be purchased soon. Digitisation of the DOC [ Department of Corrections] library will allow for a more …
2 Mar 2026 House of Assembly
Official Hansard Report - House of Assembly
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Madam Chairman, the estimate for business unit 35110, Recreational Services , is $61,000. This represents an increase of $1,000, or 2 per cent, compared to 2025 /26. Recreational services are essential for institutional stability and rehabilitation. Football stands out as the flagship recreational programme among inmates. It consistently attracts high participation and emphasises accountability, lead-ership and respect for rules.
2 Mar 2026 House of Assembly
Official Hansard Report - House of Assembly
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Thank you for correcting that .
2 Mar 2026 House of Assembly
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[It is] $1,000.
2 Mar 2026 House of Assembly
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Thank you. Last year's highlight was the Peace Cup tournament between the Bermuda College Select team and the Westgate team, where Westgate won. The event showcased sportsmanship, discipline and positive en-gagement with the broader community. Additional sup-porting activities are planned with our community partners in financial year 2026/27. Subjective Analysis of Current Account Estimates
2 Mar 2026 House of Assembly
Official Hansard Report - House of Assembly
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Madam Chairman, I would like to draw your attention to [page] B-96 of the Approved Estimates of R evenue and Expenditure [Budget] B ook. Salaries have increased by $2,168,000, or 12 per cent . This increase includes approved salary increases which were negotiated by the various unions. Additionally, it includes funding for posts that were previously frozen. Madam Chairman, other …
2 Mar 2026 House of Assembly
Official Hansard Report - House of Assembly
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Madam Chairman, I would now like to draw your attention to [page] B-97, which outlines the performance measures of the Department of Corrections. The forecast for 2026/27 is as follows : The average daily inmate population is currently at 164, with 51 of the admissions estimated to be first -time offenders who received custodial sentences. The number of inmates projected …
2 Mar 2026 House of Assembly
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B . . . ninety . . . It starts on [page] B-97 and I guess carries over to [page] B-98. Okay.
2 Mar 2026 House of Assembly
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Got it? Okay. In fiscal year 2025/26, Madam Chairman, 45 per cent of eligible inmates enrol led in development and treatment programmes aim to address the offending behaviours, address educational and vocational needs and improve skills development. The department has a target enrolment of 63 per cent for 2026/27 . The Department of Corrections calculates its recidivism rates according to …
2 Mar 2026 House of Assembly
Official Hansard Report - House of Assembly
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Madam Chairman, I will now move to [page] C-10 and capital acquisitions. The estimate for 2026/27 is $638,000. This allocation will be used for Westgate kitchen equipment upgrades (which commence in fiscal year 2025/26), t he replacement of laundry equipment at all facilities and a corrections management system— a digital platform designed to streamline operations in correctional facilities by 2040 …
2 Mar 2026 House of Assembly
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Madam Chairman, adequate staffing remains one of the most critical operational challenges facing the facility and is fundamental to maintaining safety, security and institutional order. The department must operate at the highest security standards to ensure that to ensure the protection of C orrections Officers, civilian staff, service providers, inmates and visitors , at all times. Current staffing pressures significantly …
2 Mar 2026 House of Assembly
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Thank you, Madam Chairman.
2 Mar 2026 House of Assembly
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Department of Court Services, Head 74 [is] found on page s B-99 through B-102 of the Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure. It gives me great pleasure to present the budget for Head 74. Mission Statement
2 Mar 2026 House of Assembly
Official Hansard Report - House of Assembly
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The mission statement of the Department of Court Services is To enhance public safety through effective rehabilitation and offender re- entry programmes, which reduce offending. This department stands between offending and rehabilitation, protecting our community while transforming lives. Its mandate encompasses the assessment, supervision, rehabilitation, and case management of offenders subject to statutory orders, including high- risk individu als such …
2 Mar 2026 House of Assembly
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The work of this department is derived from the multifaceted social ills of our community. Many of the clients referred to the department via the courts and Parole Board have committed offences against others and have been the victim of offending and/or childhood traumas themselves. The unaddressed trauma of their own experiences contributes to their difficulty in making healthy, socially …
2 Mar 2026 House of Assembly
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The subjective analysis according to current estimates of the Department of Court Ser-vices is found on page B -100. I will now outline the key budget movements across each business unit . Department of Court Services
2 Mar 2026 House of Assembly
Official Hansard Report - House of Assembly
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The expenditure for the fiscal year 2025/26 was $4,888,000, which while the estimate for fiscal year 2026/27 is $5,471,000. This is an increase of $583,000 over the previous fiscal year , or a 12 per cent increase. And as noted, it contains salary uplifts for staff as well as filling of vacant and frozen posts. 7401, Case Management Unit Business …
2 Mar 2026 House of Assembly
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In 2026/27, the estimated expenditure for this team is $717,000. This is a $278,000, or 63 per cent, increase over last year. This increase is due to increases in the number of officers on the team and the salary uplifts. Business Unit 84020, Parole Services
2 Mar 2026 House of Assembly
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This team had an original expenditure in 2025/26 of $463,000. In the 2026/27 fiscal 2042 2 March 2026 Official Hansard Report Bermuda House of Assembly year, $641,000 has been requested. This is an increase of 38 per cent, or $178,000, reflecting the expansion of the parole team and salary uplifts. Business Unit 84080 Drug Treatment Court Programme