Speeches by Dr. Douglas De Couto, JP, MP

5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly

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Even if — Hon. Zane J. S. De Silva: Like there was for the airport.

5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly

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The airport was approved by multiple blue -ribbon panels, the most transparent deal— [Laughter and general uproar]

5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly

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And even if, Mr. Speaker — [Laughter and general uproar continuing]

5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly

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What I would say, Mr. Speaker, there are— [Inaudible interjections ]

5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly

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We know, Mr. Speaker, there are many small countries out there where one or two or a handful of rich and influential people can have an out-side influence on government policies. We know that. [Inaudible interjections ]

5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly

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We know that. [Inaudible interjections ]

5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly

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And this G overnment is behaving, in my view (this is obviously up for personal interpretation, but my view, and many people who approach me to discuss this topic ), as if they're okay with that happening here in Bermuda. And we know Bermudians aren't okay with that. And, Mr. Speaker, I would tell you my view . Sometimes I …

5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly

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I don't want to paint a broad brush—

5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly

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But in my opinion, there are some Members of this G overnment that are working more for themselves than for the people. [General uproar] The Speaker: Members, Members , Members — Member, have a seat. Have a seat. Have a seat. Have a seat. [Inaudible interjections ]

5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly

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Of course, Mr. Speaker. Of course.

5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly

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It's funny we talk about people's parents !

5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly

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Yes, sir. 1720 5 December 2025 Official Hansard Report Bermuda House of Assembly The Speaker: All right.

5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly

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Mr. Speaker, well noted. Thank you. I will keep that in mind. [Crosstalk]

5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly

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I talked about —

5 Dec 2025 House of Assembly

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Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I will move forward. I am going to reflect on the Members of the G overnment who participated in today's debate. And I a m going to reflect back to the Members of Government that participated in the general economic debate of the budget. Now, there are some missing pieces here because I couldn't quite get …

21 Nov 2025 House of Assembly

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Okay, thank you, Mr. Speaker. I am now informed, suitably.

21 Nov 2025 House of Assembly

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Yes, thank you, Mr. Speaker. QUESTION 1: BERMUDA HOSPITALS BOARD, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR RECENT PAY RISE AGREEMENT

21 Nov 2025 House of Assembly

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Will the Honourable Minister please inform this Honourable House whether any additional government financial grant or assistance to the Bermuda Hospitals Board may be needed to support the recent pay rise agreement between BPSU and the Bermuda Hospitals Board? Thank you.

21 Nov 2025 House of Assembly

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Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

21 Nov 2025 House of Assembly

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Yes, thank you very much, Mr. Speaker, and we were quite pleased to receive the Min-ister's Statement. As I am sure many people in this Chamber know, the probate and the land tax is a pressing matter for very many Bermudians 1568 21 November 2025 Official Hansard Report Bermuda House of Assembly My first question is, given that this was …