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Mr. Kim Swan, JP, MP

Mr. Kim Swan, JP, MP

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21 Nov 2025 House of Assembly
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—and with that —the [whole] House— for an outstanding display of Bermudian spirit, having the course in pristine condition to host Bermuda's largest international sports tourism event, the Butterfield Bermuda Championship , for its seventh year. I cannot let it go without saying that I would like to express gratitude to the former Premier, Dr. the Bermuda House of Assembly …
21 Nov 2025 House of Assembly
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Yes, Mr. Speaker. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and thank you to the Minister for bringing th is Clean Air [Amendment Regulations 2025] . I have a responsibility to my constituents to speak somewhat briefly on this matter because as it comes to the matter that was raised— odour —I believe I have received many calls (probably not as many as …
21 Nov 2025 House of Assembly
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Thank you, Madam [Deputy] Speaker . I rise today to give credit to the great event that took place last week that showcased Bermuda to the world . The largest sports tourism event that we host portrayed Bermuda in a way in which we all can be proud, and all were proud. And as I said in congrats earlier , …
21 Nov 2025 House of Assembly
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Thank you. And my screen froze, but I know it was Lou DeRosa. David Tucker who was president of the Club at that time . And he was a Member of Parliament , MCP . A bit of a character he was . A. B. Place, Mr. Place, his son just passed. He owned the Bermuda Recorder . He was …
21 Nov 2025 House of Assembly
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George Lowe would have been the uncle of the former S peaker , the late Speaker [of the House]. A nd he would be the cousin of a former Premier and [to the] gentleman sitting right in front of me now. [Inaudible interjections]
21 Nov 2025 House of Assembly
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G. A. Williams . Percy Vincent, whose late widow put my first club in my hand. And Harry Webb. And of course, that's important . That happened in 1950, so 75 years —55 years . And you know , it didn't just start there because before Ocean View there was the Devonshire Golf Links that was there. That was there …
21 Nov 2025 House of Assembly
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And finally , Madam . . . Mr. Speaker , and finally on this I will just say I will make it my hobby horse to encourage Bermuda to look to the water. WATER TRANSPORTATION IS KEY
21 Nov 2025 House of Assembly
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A Member from the O pposition spoke about the roads . And we have all been impacted by family members dying on the roads . We all have, and it hurts . It hurts when you get that call. I t hurts especially for a mother. My mind casts back to 1983, probably one of the most talented , brightest …
7 Nov 2025 House of Assembly
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I would also like to extend congratulations to the St. George's Foundation, in particular Mr. Stuart Smith, on the fine work that they continue to do restoring forts. The recent one just highlighted was Fort Albert, and it's there for all to see. I'll associate the whole House. I know Minister Wilson and Minister D e Silva tried to get …
26 Sep 2025 House of Assembly
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Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I would like for a suitable letter to be sent to two couples just coincidentally visiting Ber-muda this week for different reasons. Bob and Barb Lippmann are in Bermuda for the second time this year, celebrating their 30th anniversary. They are long-time visitors to Bermuda, former owners of a timeshare at St. George's Club. …
26 Sep 2025 House of Assembly
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And I would like to associate my colleagues, Mr. Tyrrell and the entire House, because this is the type of relationship- building tourism that made Bermuda very successful. And I just want to thank these persons, and many of them, like the ones sitting in the Gallery today, who choose to visit Bermuda. I will provide the name of the …
26 Sep 2025 House of Assembly
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Yes. I guess . . . thank you, Mr. Speaker. I guess something has to be said, and I thank the Minister particularly for bringing this investment order to the floor of the House so that we can have the opportunity to discuss it here today. The interesting part that I find is that we have great movement going in …
26 Sep 2025 House of Assembly
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I know that ; I have seen that. But I am here to say that we, you know, we offer ed condolences to the family of the . . . the Young family, but my bishop, when I used to go around to Greater Smith Hill, used to . . . that one song, press on, you gotta keep pressing, …
26 Sep 2025 House of Assembly
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Yes, thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I just have to offer a few remarks on this [Bill] that has come before us and the reasoning why. Where did this confidence that the Shadow Minister mentioned and touted come from? I remember the days when the negative Nancy’s were running around Bermuda talking about the Fairmont P rincess's closure and …
26 Sep 2025 House of Assembly
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I ain't got him verbatim, but I know I' ve got him. And look what's happening. Look what's happening. Now, one thing that I am old enough to know is that this will not be the first hotel in Bermuda that has owned two and three properties. I often, on my radio programme, exalt the work of hoteliers, those great …
26 Sep 2025 House of Assembly
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—partnering with Cambridge Beaches . And also, Willowbank is doing a wonderful space. And may Dr. Bassett rest in peace for the work that he laid down in that space. And may I encour-age others . . . and I was excited to hear the Minister talk about the five- star spa and the tennis and the pickleball. And I …
26 Sep 2025 House of Assembly
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Yes, Mr. Speaker, if I can , ever so briefly , echo the support of this order here today with regard to the drone light shows and underscore one thing, that the growth of tourism is going to come from the excitement of entrepreneurs and future entrepreneurs finding innovative ways to excite visitors while on Island. And I hope that …
26 Sep 2025 House of Assembly
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And absolutely right . Because Mr. Stevenson and those lot are using drones to be able to know where they are. And so, but what I am saying is people do not want to be spending three hours to go find and see something. But it just so happens that the whales come closest and can get closest in the …
26 Sep 2025 House of Assembly
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And we're going to change that. We are going to change that come next year. I live in hope.
26 Sep 2025 House of Assembly
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But before that time, Mr. Speaker, I encourage—