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The Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP, MP

The Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP, MP

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26 Feb 2018 House of Assembly
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Mr. Simmons wants to be ass ociated with it. It was an expo that was held for parents across the Island. I do believe that, once we have the connection and communication between parents and educators, that will also help improve our students’ performance academically and socially. And so, they did an awesome job with providing workshops for pa rents …
23 Feb 2018 House of Assembly
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Thank you, Mr. Speaker . Mr. Speaker , this Budget is worth us talking about. It is a document that is worth us talking about and it is a document which sets a precedent for doing and not just talking. Why is this worth talking about, Mr. Speaker ? Because from the great words of Mr. Gerry Schwartz, Helping people …
23 Feb 2018 House of Assembly
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It is the most recent one that we have, even though it is eight years later. But I think it is important to bring to light in regard to seniors. “Seniors (persons 65 years and over) received more of their income from pensions (37.7%), than their main job . . ..” The other note that I want to reference is …
23 Feb 2018 House of Assembly
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Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
23 Feb 2018 House of Assembly
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Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The point is that $25 million was taken away from the hospital. The point is, Mr. Speaker, is that the CEO men-tioned that it caused serious financial difficulties for the hospital. And that is the point that I would like to make, Mr. Speaker. Also, with our Budget Statement, Mr. Speaker, $1.8 million is put to …
23 Feb 2018 House of Assembly
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How our Budget Statement would also help seniors, Mr. Speaker, is the Ministry of Finance will guarantee up to $10 million to support the development of even more senior facilities, which is a need. We know Bermuda has an ageing popul ation. We know that we have a high obesity level. We also know that there are many people out …
23 Feb 2018 House of Assembly
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Or anyone in particular, not just seniors.
23 Feb 2018 House of Assembly
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Somebody’s microphone might be on? [Inaudible interjection] [Pause]
23 Feb 2018 House of Assembly
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Mr. Speaker, let us talk about what we are doing for our youth and education. The allocation of $140 mi llion, which is an increase of $5.8 million, will provide for key leadership positions that were spoken about in the Opposition’s Reply. It will provide for key leadership opportunities and positions in our education system. It will also provide for …
8 Dec 2017 House of Assembly
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Thank you, Mr. Speaker .
8 Dec 2017 House of Assembly
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I would like to send congratul ations out to the Pembroke Rotary Club and Mr. Mark Selley who had their annual Special Persons’ Chris tmas Party. What was unique about this Christmas party was that special persons in our community have the opportunity to attend a very special function for them. And what made it particularly interesting was I remember …
20 Oct 2017 House of Assembly
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Good morning, and thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would just like to offer or ask that condolences be sent to the family of the young Ms. Le- Jai Simmons. Le-Jai Simmons was the daughter of Leslita Simmons and Mr. Jay Ming, who suddenly lost her life last week. And so, I just want to send condolences to her family and …
29 Sep 2017 House of Assembly
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Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, could the Honourable Minister answer, would the cost of the catch- up repairs [have] been less if the ferry fleet maintenance would have been carried out earlier by the previous administr ation?
29 Sep 2017 House of Assembly
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Sure, Mr. Speak er. Could the Honourable Minister answer, would the cost of the catch- up repairs have been less if the ferry fleet maintenance would have been carried out earlier by the previous administration?
22 Sep 2017 House of Assembly
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Good morning, and thank you, Mr. Speaker. [I am] wanting to give congratulations to our Bermuda Government Scholarship winners and, act ually, all the scholarship winners who have received scholarships this upcoming school term. We all know that it is very expensive for us to attend school overseas and that any help or assistance that is availabl e, students quite …
15 Sep 2017 House of Assembly
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Yes, thank you, Mr. Speaker . I would like to offer congratulations or send congratulations to the Bermuda Bocce Team, which had representatives Yushae Desilva- Andrade, Steve Wilson, Omar Hayward, and Rechai Young. An ass ociation over here. They represented Bermuda in the BISFed America’s Bocce Team Championships in Columbia and they did quite well. Omar Hayward was the one …
15 Sep 2017 House of Assembly
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And he is just a great example of how we can age healthy. And so I just want to wish him many, many more years and I am glad that he is in this place today. Also wanting to send condolences out to the family and friends of two constituents: Mrs. Roslyn “Peggy” Gibbons, and also Mr. Sean Tavares. And …
8 Sep 2017 House of Assembly
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I, being a Member of this present Assembl y, do swear by Almighty God to use and employ my best endeavour therein for the general good without any respect to private interest, gain or ad-vantage, striving to discharge a good conscience in all equity and integrity during my continuance therein. OAT H OF ALLEGIANCE MRS. TINEE FURBERT
8 Sep 2017 House of Assembly
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I do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Eliz abeth II, her heirs and successors, according to law, so help me God. OATH OF ALLEGIANCE MRS. RENEE MING