Speeches by Rev. Dr. Emily Gail Dill

26 Sep 2025 House of Assembly

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Okay.

26 Sep 2025 House of Assembly

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Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Maya Angelo u once said, We may encounter many defeats, but we must not be defeated. As I have sat here and listened this evening, I would first of all say to my colleagues : I hear your passion. And in particular , MP Smith, who I understand your passion and appreciate it. But I cannot …

26 Sep 2025 House of Assembly

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—Mr. Speaker.

12 Sep 2025 House of Assembly

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Thank you, Madam [Deputy] Speaker. I would like to request that a letter of condolence be sent to the family of Mr. Pietro Bartoli of con-stituency 36 on his passing recently. I would also like to be associated with the condolences for Mr. Noel Van Putten, one of my cousins who will be deeply missed , as well as Bishop …

11 Jul 2025 House of Assembly

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Good afternoon, Mr. Speaker and my colleagues. I would like to certainly add to the condolences for Mrs. Linda Greaves that were already shared within the House and certainly highlight her as a trailblazer in the international business industry. She was amongst the group of Bermudian young women who entered the industry initially as administrators, et cetera, and was able …

27 Jun 2025 House of Assembly

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Good morning—

27 Jun 2025 House of Assembly

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—and thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to take the opportunity this morning to rise and give congratulations to Mrs. Bar-bara Dillas. R ecently there was a documentary that was aired in the Somerset community . The documentary was produced by Marcquedelle Phillips Rodriguez and assisted by Mrs. Barbara Dillas and former Member of Parliament the Honourable Dale Butler …

27 Jun 2025 House of Assembly

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Thank you.

30 May 2025 House of Assembly

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Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and good morning colleagues and listening audience. It is with a heavy heart today that I offer condolences to the family of the late Dr. Melvyn Bassett. The Speaker: Yes.

30 May 2025 House of Assembly

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He was an outstanding educator — [Inaudible interjections]

30 May 2025 House of Assembly

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—and we associate the entire House—

30 May 2025 House of Assembly

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—with these condolences. He was an outstanding educator and community leader. He was my deputy principal and has been an inspiration and mentor over the years, and he will certainly be deeply missed. In particular, his work in later years with the reintroduction of the Child Evangelism Fellowship here on the Island of Bermuda. So, we ask that condolences be …

26 May 2025 House of Assembly

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Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, to my colleagues, and to the listening audience. I would like to take the opportunity today to give congratulations to Dr. Yannick Majumair, who happens to be my daughter, who just finished her medical degree and graduated from the Wake Forest University Medical School. It was truly an honour to be present, and she also …

14 May 2025 House of Assembly

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Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I would just like to take the opportunity. I would like to continue with the congratulations that I began at our last sitting for constituency 36 for the Musical Extravaganza where they honoured one of our most outstanding musicians in Bermuda, who is a member of our constituency, Mr . Max May bury. It was …

9 May 2025 House of Assembly

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Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, can the Honourable Premier elaborate on what steps the Government has taken to increase competition in the banking sector and to make mortgage transfers easier for Bermudians? Hon. E. David Burt: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. And I appreciate the Honourable Member’s question because I know that is a matter that is important for her, …

9 May 2025 House of Assembly

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Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to thank the Premier for that answer. And I know that it will be welcome news for my constituents. Honourable Premier, do you believe it is really having the impact that you intended at this point? Hon. E. David Burt: Here is what I would say, Mr. Speaker. I would say that it …

9 May 2025 House of Assembly

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Thank you.

9 May 2025 House of Assembly

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Thank you. Mr. Speaker. I want to join with my colleagues, first of all, in expressing condolences to you and your entire family. Your son who sits in this Chamber and certainly . . . your wife, she was . . . I was one of her first students. I can remember her coming home from college and just the …

28 Mar 2025 House of Assembly

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Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to take the opportunity today to send congratulations to several individuals in constituency 36 who have celebrated milestones this week. Indeed it is a week of celebration. And we want to say a happy birthday to Mrs. Gloria Burch, who celebrated her 95 th birthday; Ms . Beleta Correa, who celebrated her 80th …

14 Mar 2025 House of Assembly

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Okay. AFFIRMATION OF AN ASSEMBLYMAN