Speeches by Jamahl S. Simmons, JP, MP

21 Jul 2023 House of Assembly

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The implication. [Inaudible interjection]

21 Jul 2023 House of Assembly

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I think the Honourable Member might be making my point for us. Because if we care about our seniors and we care about future generations of seniors , then of course we will protect the fund.

21 Jul 2023 House of Assembly

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And I think it is very important . . . and he says, How? As the Premier has laid out —

21 Jul 2023 House of Assembly

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—several times. [Inau dible interjections]

21 Jul 2023 House of Assembly

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It is coming. Another Hon. Member: It is coming. Hon. Jamahl S. Simmons: Mr. Speaker, I think these guys . . . you know, it is the last day, and I recognise the Opposition gets a little excited because they do not have much time, anymore Fridays to come and hang out and have fun with us. [Inaudible interjections]

21 Jul 2023 House of Assembly

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Let’s be clear, though. Let’s be clear. I don’t think you all . . . do you all really, really want —

21 Jul 2023 House of Assembly

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Mr. Speaker, let me get this straight —

21 Jul 2023 House of Assembly

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Mr. Speaker, let me get this straight —

21 Jul 2023 House of Assembly

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—wants us to call an election! [General uproar and desk thumping]

21 Jul 2023 House of Assembly

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Wants us to call an election! [Laughter]

21 Jul 2023 House of Assembly

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Mr. Speaker, I got up. I tried to have a mature tone. I tried to be statesmen- like. [Inaudible interjections]

21 Jul 2023 House of Assembly

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Don’t provoke me.

21 Jul 2023 House of Assembly

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What I am saying is this, right, and I think this is an important conversation to have because I think both sides recognise that the pension must be secured. Let’s establish that.

21 Jul 2023 House of Assembly

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We agree. Both sides agree. What we do not agree on is the language they have chosen to talk about it. And the inadvertent (perhaps) attempt to scare people about the future. [Inaudible interjections]

21 Jul 2023 House of Assembly

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Perhaps unintentionally. But I think the thing that I want to start with is to say that the pension will be secure because we care about our seniors, not just for today, but for tomorrow. And I think that is something that cannot be stressed enough. And I am saying that unambiguously. I am not going to play games with …

21 Jul 2023 House of Assembly

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Seniors. And do we know why seniors are the biggest group? Because many of them did not have the advantage of being able to participate in a pension scheme.

21 Jul 2023 House of Assembly

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So understand, there is a legacy that is primed to be addressed by providing these regular increases. But also, and speaking to our younger, non- pension- age folks as well, if you are getting money deducted from your pay cheque for your pension, remain vigilant. Because some folks are not doing w hat they are supposed to. And what we …

14 Jul 2023 House of Assembly

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Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and good morning.

14 Jul 2023 House of Assembly

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I rise on a sad note today to pay tribute to Mr. David Darrell, a Senior Branch Pilot and a man who was known [as] ––I know many Members of the House would like to be associated with this – –a Senior Branch Pilot for over 40 years serving our country, impecc ably dressed, impeccably mannered, punctual, beautiful singing voice.

14 Jul 2023 House of Assembly

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But he unfortunately was not perfect. Despite many years in the West, he was still a staunch St. George’s supporter every Cup Match.