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The Hon. Michael Weeks JP, MP

The Hon. Michael Weeks JP, MP

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15 Feb 2019 House of Assembly
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Good afternoon, Mr. Speaker, and thank you. Mr. Speaker, I would like to start off my r emarks by associating myself with the remarks of Ronniko Burchall. I knew him personally, and my heart goes out to him and his family. I w ould like to also a ssociate myself with the remarks for Glenn Blakeney, Junior, and George O’Brien, …
15 Feb 2019 House of Assembly
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But Daniel has helped to shape me. I was going with one of the Honourable Members from constituency 2 to tighten up my swing and save a little grass for the next person who comes along. But, Mr. Speaker, I would like to also send congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Leon Burt. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Burt are the uncle …
15 Feb 2019 House of Assembly
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And he has made a tremendous contribution to the community in Bermuda. I refer to them as Uncle Leon and Aunt Helen, as we were taught back in the day, I being married to his niece. But, Mr. Speaker, before I take my seat, I also would like to send congratulations to the Seventh- day Adventist Church in Devonshire. They …
30 Nov 2018 House of Assembly
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Yes, Mr. Speaker. Thank you, and good morning to you. Mr. Speaker, I would like to have some congratulatory remarks sent to Mr. Clevonte Lodge and Ms. Sanaa Rae Morris, two teenagers who were pr esented by the Bermuda Pacers Track Club as the two Athletes of the Year. In particular, Mr. Speak er, I me ntion Mr. Lodge because …
8 Dec 2017 House of Assembly
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It was a very close vote, but the Ayes have it: Ayes 17; and 12 Noes. So the motion is approved, with the amendments. [Desk thumping] [Carried by majority on division: The Casino Gaming Amendment Act 2017 was considered by a Commi ttee of the whole House and passed as amended.] [Pause] House resumed at 4:33 pm [Hon. Dennis P. …
8 Dec 2017 House of Assembly
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Okay. Mr. Speaker, I make it 24/10.
24 Nov 2017 House of Assembly
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Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Good morning to you. Mr. Speaker, as I rise to my feet this morning, I would like to acknowledge the literacy Reading Pr ogramme up at CedarBridge Academy. This morning, I had the honour and pleasure to represent the Minister of Education, the Honourable Mr. Rabain, who could not make it today. But MP Famous and …
24 Nov 2017 House of Assembly
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Thank you, Mr. Speaker , and good afternoon to you.
24 Nov 2017 House of Assembly
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Mr. Speaker , I move that the House do now take under consideration the following Motion, notice of which was given on the 3 November 2017: “That this Honourable House approve the R eport of the Standing Orders and Privileges Committee, dated 3 rd November 2017.”
24 Nov 2017 House of Assembly
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Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to provide background and supporting information with respect to the motion that is before this Honourable House. On page 16 of the Throne Speech the Government promised that we will “establish three Parli amentary Oversight Committees” and “introduce Prem-ier’s Question Time.” As we can see by this motion, Mr. Speaker , another promise made, another …
24 Nov 2017 House of Assembly
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Thank you, Mr. Speaker. But after our Premier summed everything up, there is not much else to say other than definitely promises made, Mr. Speaker, promises kept.
24 Nov 2017 House of Assembly
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Again —
24 Nov 2017 House of Assembly
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—the Chair will determine. [Inaudible interjection]
24 Nov 2017 House of Assembly
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The Speaker will determine. And finance committees are always chair ed by the Opposition. So any finance committee that this House will put together will undoubtedly be chaired by the Opposition and, again, it will really be determined by what the Speaker decides, ultimately. [Inaudible interjection]
24 Nov 2017 House of Assembly
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Chaired by the Opposition . . . [Inaudible interjection]
24 Nov 2017 House of Assembly
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Right. Right. So, in answer to your question, the Speaker will determine the direction of these committees.
24 Nov 2017 House of Assembly
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So, having said that, Mr. Speaker, I now move that this Honourable House approve the Report of the Standing Orders and Privile ges Committee dated the 3 rd November 2017.
3 Nov 2017 House of Assembly
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Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and good morning to you. Mr. Speaker, as I rise and take to my feet today, I want to be associated with the remarks for young
3 Nov 2017 House of Assembly
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I knew his father, the late Raymond Augustus, well. He was a good friend of mine. And his mom, Gina, and I were friends. We all went to school together. So, I would like to associate my remarks with Mr. Augustus and to his grandmother, who is one of my constituents. Mr. Speaker, I would also like to be associated …
3 Nov 2017 House of Assembly
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Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I give notice that I propose to move the following Motion at the next day of meeting: That this Honourable House approve the Report of the Standing Orders and Privileges Committee, dated the 3rd of November 2017.