Speeches by Dennis Lister III, JP, MP

12 Dec 2025 House of Assembly

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Good evening, Madam Chairman. In the 2025/ 26 fiscal year , Honourable Members were asked to approve a supplementary estimate to support the Department of Corrections in securing a psychologist at a cost of $65,000. T his request was driven by urgent operational needs and our broader commitment to strengthening r ehabilitation, reducing recidivism , and promoting safer communities through …

12 Dec 2025 House of Assembly

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Good evening, Mr. Speaker. SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDER 21

12 Dec 2025 House of Assembly

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I move that Standing Order 21 be suspended to enable me to move that the Bill entitled Land Valuation and Tax Amendment Act 2025 be now read the third time by its title only .

12 Dec 2025 House of Assembly

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I move that the Bill be now read a third time by its title only and passed.

12 Dec 2025 House of Assembly

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Mr. Speaker, I move that Standing Order 21 be suspended to enable me to move that the Bill entitled Bermuda Monetary Authority Amendment Act 2025 be now read the third time by its title only.

12 Dec 2025 House of Assembly

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I move that the Bill be now read for a third time by its title only and passed.

5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly

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Good morning, Mr . Speaker.

5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly

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I have the honour to attach and submit for the information of the Honourable House of Assembly the Criminal Code ( Prohibited Weapons ) Amendment Order 2025 as made by the Governor in exercise of the power conferred by section 315A of the Criminal Code Act 1907.

5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly

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Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. First, Madam Deputy Speaker, I would just again like to say thanks to the Ministry of Finance team, led by the Minister of Finance and the Financial Secretary, for bringing this Bill to us, to the House, Madam [Deputy] Speaker. It is a well -rounded and [well - ]thought -out Bill. It has been evidenced …

21 Nov 2025 House of Assembly

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Good morning, Mr. Speaker. Bermuda House of Assembly The Speaker: Good morning.

21 Nov 2025 House of Assembly

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Good morning to the listening audience. First, I would like to be associate d with the comments [regarding] the Clyde B est documentary. Unfortunately, I was not able to attend the event last night, but it is an honour to recognise Mr. B est for his legacy. The title of the documentary is Levelling the Field: [Racism in Sport —Past, …

21 Nov 2025 House of Assembly

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And as usual, I would like to recognise Bermudian athletes participating around the world and representing Bermuda. I just want to recognise Mr. Campbell Patto n in sailing. Recently, he won the New South Wales and Australia Capital Territory State Championship for the fourth time. And in this particular iteration, he won two of the three races. So, I want …

21 Nov 2025 House of Assembly

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I associate the whole House for that. And lastly, Mr. Speaker, I want to recognise a lady Ms. Erica Bassett. She will be recognised in December, but she has been recognised as one of the 100 Most Influential people to watch. She is a senior commissioner in the NHS [National Health System] in London, but also, she is a former …

21 Nov 2025 House of Assembly

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Good morning, Mr. Speaker . I would just like to —

21 Nov 2025 House of Assembly

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Yes. I would just like to stand to lend my voice to this . . . the reg, the Clean Air Amendment Regulations 2025. I would just like to declare my interest that in my constituency we have an agricultural area near the . . . at the old Spicelands Riding Centre, still a horse facility there. And there are …

21 Nov 2025 House of Assembly

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Well Bottom is an industrial facility. Again, historical . There are people who have lived on the edges of it, but it has grown. And now there are a lot of auto body shops there, paint shops . And in my time as an MP , I have gotten numerous complaints about the fumes . And so, it's good — …

21 Nov 2025 House of Assembly

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They can be toxic , paint fumes . So, it is good to hear that these regulations are being brought to address these fumes and emissions that are being, you know , put out there into people's residential spaces . But my question is , and I did hear the Minister say that these are the regulations . My question …

21 Nov 2025 House of Assembly

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—hopefully — [Inaudible interjections]

21 Nov 2025 House of Assembly

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—[if] we won't be able to eradicate all of these smells but bring it down to a manageable level where everyone can breathe clean air and not have to worry about health or detrimental effects. Thank you, Mr. Speaker .

21 Nov 2025 House of Assembly

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Yes, Mr. Speaker .