Speeches by Rev. Dr. Emily Gail Dill

18 Dec 2023 Senate

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I was shocked to hear that there was an amendment being presented by the One Bermuda Alliance to this Act.

18 Dec 2023 Senate

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Madam President, I believe that it is important that . . . in the same way that you allowed the other [Senators] to be able to share their thoughts regarding this process that you would allow me to continue and share. The President: You are making a reference to the amendment and I am suggesting that you do not.

18 Dec 2023 Senate

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Thank you. The President: Because I have ruled on that.

18 Dec 2023 Senate

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Okay. Thank you, Madam President . But it is interesting to me to see that in our discussions around this that there are still the politics of division at play here in Bermuda . In spite of the fact that in the global climate countries are coming together from all over the world and are talking about the importance of …

18 Dec 2023 Senate

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Thank you, Madam President. I would just like to join with my Senate colleagues on congratulating the Junior Minister on bring-ing this Bill to the forefront today. And we would like to extend our thanks to the Bermuda Monetary Authority and the Ministry of Finance. I would like to j ust highlight [that] it is a great feeling to know …

18 Dec 2023 Senate

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Thank you, Madam President. I will first start on a sad note. I would like to extend my sincere condolences to the family of Mrs. Cynthia Stovell. She was a member of St. Paul AME Church, but she was a nurse in this community who was a trailblazer. She was one who became certified years ago when nurses were up …

4 Oct 2023 Senate

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Madam President, I hereby present for the information of Senate the Legal Aid Annual Report 2023. Thank you. The President: Thank you. And the next is in the name of Senator Robinson, the Junior Minister for Economy and Labour. Senator Leslie Robinson, you have the floor. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2022/23 FINANCIAL YEAR BERMUDA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION …

4 Oct 2023 Senate

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Thank you, Madam President. Madam President, since my last Statement on this matter, I am pleased to report that our 23 local recruit firefighters who travelled to Newcastle, UK, on the 5 th of August 2023 for six weeks to receive specialist training have successfully completed their foundational training course qualifying them as aircraft rescue firefighters. Madam President, you may …

4 Oct 2023 Senate

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Thank you, Madam President. In light of the fact that there are no technical officers currently present, I will get the answers to those questions to Senator Tucker as soon as possible. The President: Thank you, Senator Dill, Emily Dill. With that said, then this ends our Question Period. ORDERS OF THE DAY The President: The first order of the …

4 Oct 2023 Senate

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Thank you, Madam President. I would just like to take the opportunity to thank the Government for presenting this Bill and for the changes that are being made to the trade mark [legislation]. And certainly to say that it is extremely important that we continue to advance as we operate in this global climate. And I would like to thank …

4 Oct 2023 Senate

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Yes. Thank you. Thank you, Madam President. I just wanted to . . . I would like to also extend my congratulations to the Ministry for bringing this Bill to the table. And certainly it is amazing that even in 2023 there are still dangers associated with childbirth. So to be able to ensure that every woman in Bermuda is …

4 Oct 2023 Senate

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Thank you, Madam President. I would just like to take the opportunity to commend the Senator for presenting this Bill this afternoon. I believe that it shows a true demonstration of sensitivity to the employees ensuring that they get all they deserve in terms of the work that they p ut in and certainly being celebrated for all that they …

4 Oct 2023 Senate

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Thank you, Madam President. First of all, I would like to thank my Senate colleague for her support of this Bill. And I would certainly like to thank our new Senator for weighing in regarding his perspective on this particular matter. You will have noticed this morning that there was an amendment that was passed on Friday where it ensured …

4 Oct 2023 Senate

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May we move the Bill? The President: Yes, you may. Thank you. [Pause] The President: Can I just ask? You all have the amendment that was made in the House? That is fine. I just wanted to clarify that because I have it before me. Senator Dill, you can move your Bill.

4 Oct 2023 Senate

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Mm-hmm. The President: The second reading.

4 Oct 2023 Senate

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Okay. Madam President, I move that the Bill entitled Motor Car (Classic Cars) Amendment Act 2023 be now read a second time. The President: Is there any objection to the second reading? No objection. SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDER 26

4 Oct 2023 Senate

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Madam President, I move that [Standing Order] 26 be suspended in respect of this Bill. The President: Is there any objection to that motion? No objection. [Motion carried: Standing Order 26 suspended.] 626 4 October 2023 Official Hansard Report Ber muda Senate Sen. Rev. Dr. Emilygail A. Dill: Madam President, I move that the Bill entitled Motor Car (Classic Cars) …

4 Oct 2023 Senate

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Thank you, Madam President. Certainly this is a very sad day when we have to put legislation in place in order to address — [Inaudible interjections ]

4 Oct 2023 Senate

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Certainly is a very sad day when we would have to put forth legislation in order to address inappropriate behaviours toward our public officers. Like so many of my colleagues here in the Chamber today, we listen to this legislation and are ap-palled when we think of the fact that there are public officers who are having to endure this …

4 Oct 2023 Senate

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Thank you, Madam President. I would like to first start by associating myself with the condolences for Cecil Butch Hendrickson, a wonderful gentleman who used to attend our church and he will be deeply missed. Also, former Senator Michelle Simmons, who. . . we will all deeply miss her. She was a former Bermuda Senate Senator but she was also …