Speeches by Jason Wade

30 Jun 2023 House of Assembly

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Good morning, Mr. Speaker and Members of the Government, the Bermuda Government and the public.

30 Jun 2023 House of Assembly

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First of all, I would like to associate myself with the remarks that were made in regard to Ottie Simmons. I have known Ottie for 40- plus years as a very good friend of my late husband, Frederick Wade. I used to sit and listen as they were at the house wit h their kitchen cabinet . I learned much. …

16 Jun 2023 House of Assembly

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Yes. [Laughter]

2 Jun 2023 House of Assembly

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Good morning. I would like to send congratulations to my nephew, Jonathan Simmons. Last month Jonathan graduated from the US Naval Academy. He has a degree in physics. He also was the Vice President of the Black Engineering Students Association. Many of you may not be aware, but the US Naval Academy is the second most difficult naval academy to …

2 Jun 2023 House of Assembly

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He has now been accepted into the Navy Pilot programme in which he wants to be a fighter pilot. He is a true example of a young man showing commitment and dedication to reach his goal. He will leave as a second lieutenant. Congratulations to my nephew, Jonathan! Thank you.

8 Mar 2023 House of Assembly

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Thank you. I know it may sound to be repetitious, but I believe the Minister said under Head 48, page B -198, I believe the Minister said we were talking about almost $3 million in electricity. So I guess my question is a little different. What can be done and what is being done to try to amend this contract …

8 Mar 2023 House of Assembly

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I would speak, Mr. Speaker. I just wanted to add a few things to our —

8 Mar 2023 House of Assembly

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I just wanted to add a few things to what [Minister] Colonel Burch said, which I thought was important [when] following right after. First of all, in the presentation, one of the things that they did say was that they would be sending Bermudi-ans overseas to train them. So, they were committed to Bermudianisation. Also, the residences that are going …

3 Mar 2023 House of Assembly

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Oh, well —

3 Mar 2023 House of Assembly

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You are absolutely right. Ladies first. MP Simmons -Wade, go right ahead.

3 Mar 2023 House of Assembly

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All right. I will revert to the Speaker. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

3 Mar 2023 House of Assembly

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My first question is, How many st udents are currently at Heron Bay and Clearwater, Mi nister? Hon. Diallo V. S. Rabain: There are currently 71 st udents at Clearwater, and taking away M3, we will have to place 21 M2s and 26 M3s. And currently there are . . . (I am trying to remember) 58—

3 Mar 2023 House of Assembly

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Yes, one supplementary. So what does that average out for eac h year level in the primary schools, Minister? Hon. Diallo V. S. Rabain: Just over 10, just about 10. Because we have a few under P5 and 51 students, so that would be 10.

3 Mar 2023 House of Assembly

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Supplementary.

3 Mar 2023 House of Assembly

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What is the maximum number that we can have in classrooms right now, Minister? Hon. Diallo V. S. Rabain: The maximum number varies. It actually is decided on on a year -by-year basis by the Minister. And we have not decided what our maximum numbers will be this upcoming year. For the year that we are in now, from P1 …

3 Mar 2023 House of Assembly

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Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This closure of these schools is obviously g oing to impact students, staff and the parents in various ways, Minister. What has been set up to support the emotional well -being of said students, staff and parents?

3 Mar 2023 House of Assembly

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No, no. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

3 Mar 2023 House of Assembly

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My first question is, I understand that quite a few parents already have purchased their uniforms for the next scho ol year, and they were not aware of the fact that the school is clos-ing. So what is the Ministry doing to assist families who have already done that, especially for the parents at the very successful Success Academy?

3 Mar 2023 House of Assembly

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No, my second question.

3 Mar 2023 House of Assembly

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Yes. In your Statement you reported that the Clearwater site is going to be used for [a] signature school. Can you elaborate on that and give me some additional information, please?