Speeches by Jamahl S. Simmons, JP, MP

1 Jul 2022 House of Assembly

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I will try not to irritate the sensitive skin, Mr . Speaker. But the point is this: At the end of the day you cannot argue—

1 Jul 2022 House of Assembly

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My skin is just prettier. [Crosstalk]

1 Jul 2022 House of Assembly

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But Mr. Speaker, I am not going to continue any further. [Crosstalk]

1 Jul 2022 House of Assembly

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I am not going to continue any further. I think my point has been made. I think that it is import ant to recognise that in my opinion my concern is that we have to as a Go vernment be able to pick people who regardless of race share the direction of travel and the vision of where we are …

3 Jun 2022 House of Assembly

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Yes, Mr. Speaker.

3 Jun 2022 House of Assembly

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Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. I rise on a sad note today with the passing of a, what can you say? This man had a career that broadcasting legend, a former co-worker, a former mentor and eternal friend, the “Silver Fox,” Everest DeCosta. Hey spanned the golden age of broadcas ting, a pioneer in talk radio. And like many …

3 Jun 2022 House of Assembly

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—is that he was not afraid to stand alone. He once conducted a march on the former Government by himself because he felt so strongly about an issue. That passion and that love of our country is one that we will truly miss. Finally, Mr. Speaker, I finish with the sad news of the passing of Beatrice Kawaley, who recen …

20 May 2022 House of Assembly

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Yes, Mr. Speaker.

20 May 2022 House of Assembly

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Thank you, sir. I rise today on a sad note to pay tribute to the Honourable Junius “JB” Burrows who passed recently.

20 May 2022 House of Assembly

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An entrepreneur, community activist, aspiring Member to this h onourable place, phenomenal figure that mere words cannot describe. I join his family and his loved ones in mourning his passing. And I pray for the comfort and the solace of the family at this time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

20 May 2022 House of Assembly

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Yes, Mr. Speaker.

20 May 2022 House of Assembly

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Thank you, Mr. Speaker. For the avoidance of all doubt for the listening public who may have been confused by the Oppos ition's response, today we are debating the Motor Car (Liveries) Amendment Act 2022. It is intended to expand the type of vehicle that could be used as a gui ded toward vehicle, changes the refer ence for quadr …

25 Mar 2022 House of Assembly

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Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a young Bermudian who is beginning to start his career post-graduation and maki ng waves in the world of film. The young Bermudian I am speaking to, and if I may declare my interest, Mr. Speaker, he is my son. Nasir Alah Lionel Edwards Simmons, who, over …

25 Mar 2022 House of Assembly

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Yes, Mr. Speaker.

25 Mar 2022 House of Assembly

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Thank you, Mr. Speaker. One of the things that I have grown accustomed to hearing from the public is that there are many politicians who do not listen. And I want to thank the Minister filling in the breach for the Honourable and Learned Attorney General, in taking great pain, great pain and in great detail, explaining how the Government …

25 Mar 2022 House of Assembly

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The America’s Cup Ec onomic Review stated, and I quote, “Of the businesses pursuing or planning to pursue an opportunity, 64 per cent were owned by individuals describing themselves as White, 16 per cent as Black.” Mr. Speaker, I am not reading that to pick on the OBA or to pick on the America’s Cup, because it is reflective of …

14 Mar 2022 House of Assembly

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Thank you, very much, Mr. Speaker. I think I can do a little bit more than a m oment for my good friend. [Laughter]

14 Mar 2022 House of Assembly

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I first met Darius Tucker in a previous life in my time in the United Bermuda Party. And while I severed relations with the organisation, I never severed the relationship with my good friend. A few years later, when he also crossed the floor and joined the Progressive Labour Party, I sent two messages to him on Facebook. And it …

4 Feb 2022 House of Assembly

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Yes, Mr. Speaker .

4 Feb 2022 House of Assembly

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Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to join the condolences extended by all the previous Members, particularly to my cousin many times removed from the east, Mr. Edric Pearman, 104 years old— his sister just went 100. Long-lived, with tremendous contributions made to our country. But I rise today virtually on two sad notes, the passing of two Progressive …