Speeches by Rev. Dr. Emily Gail Dill

26 Jul 2023 Senate

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Thank you, Madam President. I would like to associate myself with the condolences for the DeGiacomo family, as well as congratulations to Dr. Binns on his retirement. I would also like to congratulate the First Church of God in North Shore. On this past Sunday they had what they called a Special Youth Service that highlighted some of t he …

19 Jul 2023 Senate

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Thank you, Madam President. I too would like to be associated with the condolences to [the family of] Ms. Martha Dismont. But I also today would like to share condolences to the family of the late evangelist, Wendy Lam-bert. Ms. Lambert was also a trailblazer here on the Island of Bermuda. She was one of the four founding members of …

5 Jul 2023 Senate

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The late President Nelson Mandela once stated, “Giving children a healthy start in life, no matter where they are born or the circumstances of their birth, is the moral obligation of every one of us.” And certainly this amendment that has been presented t his morning, this Bill, certainly reflects a belief in this and a commitment by this Government …

5 Jul 2023 Senate

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Thank you, Madam President. The President: You have the floor.

5 Jul 2023 Senate

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Thank you. Bermuda Senate I too would like to associate myself with the condolences for the Honourable Ottiwell Simmons, who was indeed a champion for justice and a role model for all of us. I would also like to associate myself with the condolences for Mr. Boyd Smith. Madam President, I would also like to express condolences to the AME …

7 Jun 2023 Senate

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I too would like to certainly congratulate the Minister on the work that the Government has been doing in preparation for the Spe-cial Olympics. And there certainly is a buzz in the air as I am coming across young people and families who are involved in this. Ministe r, can you share with us some of what the Government has …

7 Jun 2023 Senate

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Thank you, Madam President. I just would like to commend the Junior Minister and the Ministry on t his Bill which has been put forward, which certainly puts in place a safety net for some of our individuals who, despite their efforts to move forward, still find themselves in need of additional support. And I think that it is commendable …

7 Jun 2023 Senate

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Thank you, Madam President. I join with my colleague who has certainly shared what this Bill is and what it is not. And I would like to congratulate the Government because I believe that the presentation of this Bill is forward- thinking , which is designed to further advance the tourism industry and encourage both individuals and organisations — both …

7 Jun 2023 Senate

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Thank you, Madam P resident. I would just like to take this opportunity to extend condolences to the family of Mr. Cyril Raynor. Mr. Raynor was Bermuda’s . . . I am going to say he was Bermuda’s top well driller. And some people do not really realise how critical that profession is for the building of our infrastructure. It …

24 May 2023 Senate

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Madam President, I hereby present for consideration of Senate the draft Rules entitled the Rules of the Supreme Court Amend-ment Rules 2023 in exercise of the power conferred by 446 24 May 2023 Official Hansard Report B ermuda Senate section 62 of the Supreme Court Act 1905. And I give notice that at the next day of meeting, I will …

24 May 2023 Senate

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Thank you, Madam President. Madam President, I move that Standing Order 71(2) be suspended so that Senate may now proceed with consideration of the draft Rules entitled Rules of the Supreme Court Amendment Rules 2023, notice of which was given earlier in this meeting. The President: There are no objections. Senator Dill, carry on. [Motion carried: Standing Order 71(2) suspended.]

24 May 2023 Senate

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Madam President, I move that the Senate do now take under consideration the draft Rules entitled Rules of the Supreme Court Amendment Rules 2023. DRAFT REGULATIONS RULES OF THE SUPREME COURT AMENDMENT RULES 2023

24 May 2023 Senate

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I am pleased to present to this Honourable Senate the Rules of the Supreme Court Amendment Rules 2023, the Amendment Rules. The Chief Justice in exercise of the power conferred by section 62 of the Supreme Court Act 1905 makes the amendment Rules. This presentation is therefore undertaken in collaboration with the Chief Bermuda Senate Justice and in accordance with …

24 May 2023 Senate

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Thank you, Madam President and thank you, Senators. And certainly we are pleased with the work that has been done. And as I noted in the brief, these amendment Rules provide an opportunity for a more measured, incremented increases as we go forward. So we look forward to continued growth in this area. With that being said, Madam President, I …

24 May 2023 Senate

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Thank you, Madam President. I wanted to take the opportunity to offer condolences to the family of the late Mrs. Adulcie Zuill. Mrs. Zuill is the mother of Mr. Kelly Zuill, a well -known gospel radio host and also the individual who hosts us each Wednesday as we come together in t he Senate. Mrs. Zuill lived to be in …

24 May 2023 Senate

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Thank you, Madam President. I am sitting here, and I am listening with somewhat disappointment as I listen to my colleagues across the room. Certainly, as individuals who serve as public servants they would know first -hand the amount of time and energy that goes into serving in these roles: the number of calls that you receive all hours of …

17 May 2023 Senate

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Thank you, Madam President. I would just like to take this opportunity since we last met there have been so many members of our community who have passed, and we would like to of-fer condolences to each family who has lost a loved one. And today in particular I would like to offer condolences and lift up the contributions of …

27 Mar 2023 Senate

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Thank you. Thank you, Madam President. Madam President, I hereby present for the consideration of Senate the draft Regulations entitled the Merchant Shipping (Fees) Regulations 2023, proposed to be made by the Minister responsible for maritime ad-ministrat ion under the provisions of section 250 of the Merchant Shipping Act 2002. And I give notice that at a later point in …

27 Mar 2023 Senate

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Madam President, I move that the Senate do now take into consideration the draft Regulations entitled the Merchant Shipping (Fees) Regulations 2023. The President: Is there any objection to that motion? No objection. DRAFT REGULATIONS MERCHANT SHIPPING (FEES) REGULATIONS 2023

27 Mar 2023 Senate

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Madam President, the purpose of the Regulations today is to revoke the Merchant Shipping (Fees ) Regulations 2012 and implement a new set of Regulations to be known as the Mer-chant Shipping (Fees) Regulations 2023. The new Regulations will increase the fees for certain service s provided by the Bermuda Shipping and Marine Authority (or the BSMA) and modernise the …