Speeches by Lovitta Foggo, JP, MP

12 Sep 2025 House of Assembly

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Thank you, Minister. Okay, continuing. I think . . . hold on. Yes, I think these check. Yes. Thank you. PETITIONS

12 Sep 2025 House of Assembly

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There are none. STATEMENTS BY MINISTERS AND JUNIOR MINISTERS

12 Sep 2025 House of Assembly

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There are several. And I call on the Premier and Finance Minister to deliver his first S tatement. Hon. E. David Burt: Thank you very much, Madam Deputy Speaker.

12 Sep 2025 House of Assembly

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Yes. STRONG LEADERSHIP TO ADDRESS COMMUNITY VIOLENCE : THE WORK OF THE GOVERNOR’S COUNCIL Hon. E. David Burt: And good morning to you, again. I will deliver my first Statement, Madam Deputy Speaker, which is on the Governor ’s Council . Madam Deputy Speaker, our community is confronted by a cycle of violence that has now become generational. The pattern …

12 Sep 2025 House of Assembly

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Thank you, Premier. Premier, are you ready to do your second paper? Yes, do have some water. PUBLIC SERVICE SUPERANNUATION (PSSF STABILISATION) AMENDMENT ACT 2025 Hon. E. David Burt: Madam Deputy Speaker, in the Government's 2024/ 25 Budget Statement, and again in my Statement to this Honourable House in May of this year, I committed that the Government would bring …

12 Sep 2025 House of Assembly

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Thank you, Minister. And before I recognise the next Minister, I would like to recognise Senator Foley of the OBA. Welcome. Minister of Cabinet Office, you have the floor. [Ministerial Statements, continuing] GOVERNMENT INNOVATION WITH 100 -DAY ACCELERATION PROGRAMME Hon. Diallo V. S. Rabain: Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. Madam Deputy Speaker, I am pleased to rise today to report …

12 Sep 2025 House of Assembly

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Thank you, Minister. I call on the next Minister, the Minister of National Security. Minister. NATIONAL VIOLENCE REDUCTION STRATEGY UPDATE Hon. Michael A. Weeks: Good morning, Madam Deputy Speaker. And good morning to the listening public. Madam Deputy Speaker, I rise today to update this Honourable House on the National Violence Reduction Strategy . Madam [Deputy] Speaker, Honourable Members will …

12 Sep 2025 House of Assembly

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Thank you, Minister. Minister, I believe you have a second [Statement]. You might want to get a sip of water before you start. Hon. Michael A. Weeks: Yes, ma’am.

12 Sep 2025 House of Assembly

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Okay, sure. 36 TH ANNUAL NATIONAL RECOVERY MONTH Hon. Michael A. Weeks: Madam Deputy Speaker, in our ongoing commitment to strengthen social programmes that benefit the Bermuda community, I would like to highlight that the Ministry of National Security, through the Department for National Drug Control (or DNDC), joins communi ties globally in recognising September as National Recovery Month . …

12 Sep 2025 House of Assembly

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Thank you, Minister. I now call on the Minister of Tourism [and] Transport, Culture and Sport. Minister Darrell. Hon. Owen Darrell: Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. NEW CHAPTER IN TOURISM INVESTMENT FOR BERMUDA Hon. Owen Darrell: Madam Deputy Speaker, the title of my Ministerial Statement today is “ A New Chapter in Tourism Investment for Bermuda. ” Madam Deputy Speaker, …

12 Sep 2025 House of Assembly

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Thank you, Minister. 1366 12 September 2025 Official Hansard Report Bermuda House of Assembly ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER OR MEMBER PRESIDING HOUSE VISITOR

12 Sep 2025 House of Assembly

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And while you get ready to read your second [Statement], I just wish to recognise the Senator of the OBA, Victoria Cunningham. She is in the House. [Desk thumping] [Ministerial Statements, continuing] Hon. Owen Darrell: Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker.

12 Sep 2025 House of Assembly

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Yes. BERMUDA’S PARTICIPATION AT CARIFESTA XV BARBADOS Hon. Owen Darrell: Madam Deputy Speaker, I rise today to report on Bermuda's successful participation in the 15th Caribbean Festival of the Arts, known as CARIFESTA XV, which took place in Barbados from 22 to 31 August 2025. Madam Deputy Speaker, Bermuda brought a delegation of 18 creatives representing our Island across dance, …

12 Sep 2025 House of Assembly

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Thank you, Minister. I now call on the Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors. [Minister], you have the floor. Hon. Tinee Furbert: Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. OFFICE OF YOUTH AFFAIRS PROGRAMME UPDATES Hon. Tinee Furbert: I am pleased to provide an update this morning on the significant programme initiatives undertaken at the Office of Youth Affairs , made …

12 Sep 2025 House of Assembly

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Thank you, Minister. I now call on the Minister of Health. Hon. Tinee. Furbert: I have one more.

12 Sep 2025 House of Assembly

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I think you have a second paper. Yes. I was just going to call the Minister of Health, but you do have a second [Statement]. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AMENDMENT REGULATIONS 2025 Hon. Tinee. Furbert: Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I am pleased to rise this morning to lay the Financial Assistance Amendment Regulations 2025 in this Honourable House. The amendments aim …

12 Sep 2025 House of Assembly

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Thank you, Minister. 1370 12 September 2025 Official Hansard Report Bermuda House of Assembly I call on the Minister of Health, Minister Wilson. PRIORITIZING MENTAL WELL -BEING FOR A SUCCESSFUL SCHOOL YEAR Hon. Kim N. Wilson: Thank you and good morning, Madam Deputy Speaker. Today I rise to acknowledge the beginning of a new school year, a time of fresh …

12 Sep 2025 House of Assembly

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Thank you, Minister. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER OR MEMBER PRESIDING HOUSE VISITOR

12 Sep 2025 House of Assembly

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And before the next Minister takes the floor, I'd like to recognise former [Minister, Mr.] Michael Scott . Member , thank you for your attendance. Yes. [Desk thumping] [Statements by Ministers , continuing]

12 Sep 2025 House of Assembly

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Now I call on the Minister of Works, Minister Adams. Minister Adams, please. IMPROVING SAFETY AND ACCESSIBILITY ON PRIVATE ROADS: YOUR VOICE HEARD! Hon. Jache Adams: Just squeezed it in to say good morning, Madam Deputy Speaker. Just squeezed it in. Madam Deputy Speaker private roads across our country are becoming an increasing concern, with many residents facing unsafe conditions, …