Bermuda National Parks Amendment Act 2020
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What this bill does
This bill renames Devonshire Bay Park to "Mary Prince Emancipation Park" and gives the Minister power to rename parks in the future without needing Parliament's approval. It also updates marriage regulations to reflect the new park name.
If Passed (Voted Yes)
Devonshire Bay Park will officially be called "Mary Prince Emancipation Park" in all government documents and regulations
The Minister can rename any national park by publishing a notice in the Official Gazette, without asking Parliament first
The park will be listed as an approved wedding venue under its new name
If Rejected (Voted No)
Devonshire Bay Park keeps its current name
Parliament must continue to approve any future park name changes through the full legislative process
Marriage regulations continue to list the venue as "Devonshire Bay Park"
Who It Affects
This mainly affects people who use Devonshire Bay Park for recreation, events, or weddings, as well as government agencies that manage parks and issue permits. The naming change honors Mary Prince, a Bermudian who wrote an influential account of slavery.
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The Bermuda Parliament does not publicly record individual vote counts or how each member voted.
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Related Bill
Bermuda National Parks Amendment Act 2020
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