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Official Hansard Report 2017/18 SESSION of the BERMUDA HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY OFFICIAL HANSARD REPORT 18 May 2018 Sitting number 28 of the 2017/18 Session (pages 2071–2132) Hon. Dennis P. Lister, Jr., JP, MP Speaker Disclaimer: The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for informational purposes only. The printed version remains the official record. Official Hansard Report 18 May 2018 2071 BERMUDA HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY OFFICIAL HANSARD REPORT 18 MAY 2018 10:02 AM Sitting Number 28 of the 2017/18 Session [Hon. Dennis P. Lister, Jr., Speaker, in the Chair] attention. And I am letting you know now that I have instructed the Sergeant-at-Arms to take the necessary The Speaker: Good morning, Members. steps when people are parked in those spots, be- cause the public has brought it to our attention too PRAYERS many times now. All Members, respect the fact that where there [Prayers read by Mrs. Shernette Wolffe, Clerk] is handicapped parking, those parking spots are for the handicapped. We want to set standards for every- CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES one, and we should start at our own facility. [Minutes of 11 May 2018] Thank you. The Speaker: Members, the Minutes of the 11th of MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE May have been circulated. Are there any omissions or corrections? The Speaker: There are none. No omissions, no amendments, no correc- tions; the Minutes are approved as printed. PAPERS AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS TO THE HOUSE [Minutes of 11 May 2018 confirmed] The Speaker: There are none. MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR PETITIONS The Speaker: There are none. The Speaker: There are none. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE SPEAKER OR MEMBER PRESIDING STATEMENTS BY MINISTERS AND JUNIOR MINISTERS APOLOGIES The Speaker: We have three Statements on the Or- The Speaker: Let me first announce that we have der Paper this morning. The first is in the name of the been informed of absences today. The Honourable Honourable Member Weeks. Premier is off the Island on business for the Govern- Honourable Minister. ment, still. The Honourable Minister Simmons is off the Island, as well. And Honourable Member Renee HERITAGE MONTH AND BERMUDA DAY 2018 Ming is off the Island. Both of those Members are at- tending graduations for family members. And we also Hon. Michael A. Weeks: Yes, good morning, Mr. received notice that the Honourable Member Leah Speaker; good morning, colleagues. Scott is ill today and will be absent from the House. Mr. Speaker, it gives me tremendous pleasure Those are noted on your announcements. to share with this Honourable House and the people of Bermuda information about some of our exciting HANDICAP PARKING Heritage Month events and activities. The Department of Community and Cultural The Speaker: But I would also like to add, and it has Affairs, supported by very keen and committed mem- been said before from this Chair, that as lawmakers, bers of the Heritage Advisory Committee, has chosen we need to respect the laws that we have put in place, as the theme this year What We Share, a theme that particularly on these grounds. And one of those is in invites us to embrace our heritage and our common reference to the parking lot outside here, where we ties, while at the same time celebrating our diversity. have reserved parking for [the] handicapped. It is be- Mr. Speaker, the theme What We Share is ing abused too often, and it has been brought to our appropriate because it highlights so many different Bermuda House of Assembly 2072 18 May 2018 Official Hansard Report areas such as our foods, our maritime heritage, our of the amazing achievements of persons of African architectural influences, our music, our traditions, our descent—including inventions and innovations. ceremonies, our ethnicities, and our sports. As we Mr. Speaker, on May 19th, the Bermudian reflect on this concept, we are able to easily realise Heartbeats event, organised by the Folklife Officer of that there is so much more that binds us together as a the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs, in community than that which separates us. collaboration with another cultural industry partner, the Mr. Speaker, during the month of May the Bermuda National Trust, will feature a guided boat Department of Community and Cultural Affairs, to- tour of Hamilton Harbour, with speakers, Dr. Thomas gether with several cultural industry and community James, Linda Abend, and Margie Lloyd. Mr. Speaker, partners, has organised a number of events to cele- other cultural events occurring in May throughout the brate our cultural heritage. It is most fitting that our month may include the following: theme for Heritage Month and Bermuda Day draws A. Bermudian Literature classes with author Dr. attention to aspects of our shared cultural heritage. By Angela Barry. These classes are taking place acknowledging and reminding ourselves of what we every Tuesday in May from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at share, we strengthen our community bonds, increase the Bermuda National Library. our love for our country and her people, and raise our B. Wild Edible Herbal Walks in lovely places feelings of pride and esteem. It also serves to remind such as Coopers Island and Spittal Pond, led us not only of what we have achieved, but what we by Doreen Williams James. A Wild Edible can do. Herbal Tasters event is scheduled for 2:00 pm Past, shared, successful experiences help to on May 20th at the World Heritage Centre in provide the momentum to propel us forward to St. George’s. A Spittal Pond Walk takes place achieve even more as a people with an agreed-upon at 2:00 pm on May 27th. common goal. As a young Bermudian educator, Dr. C. Performances in the Guitar Festival are Shay-Coy Bridgewater once said, “Our seasons in life scheduled for 7:30 pm at the Bermuda School flavour our journey . .” And as a country, what we of Music. have shared has enriched this Island nation’s pro- D. A Piano Festival is scheduled for May 28th. gress. E. A hat-making demonstration by Ronnie Cha- Mr. Speaker, this year, as in previous years, meau on May 31st. there is an array of events that have already taken F. A Premier Nightclub Experience on May 26th. place. We began our Heritage celebrations with a G. A cultural film night on May 29th. Seniors’ Craft Show, which featured participating sen- There will be many other interesting and en- iors from many of the clubs around the Island, as well gaging activities. The entire Heritage Month listing of as those who are not members of any particular club. events can be found on the department’s website, Most of the items displayed in this exhibition were www.communityandculture.bm, or on flyers available handcrafted, using a variety of materials such as wool, at the department’s offices in the Dame Lois Browne- cloth, pottery, and yarn. Our seniors spend months Evans Building. preparing for this annual exhibition. Mr. Speaker, in an effort to further engage our Mr. Speaker, I was so impressed with the youth, this year, for the first time, the Department of craftsmanship that had been put into the items on ex- Community and Cultural Affairs, with the support of hibit; and I enjoyed interacting and engaging with the the Ministry of Education, its principals, teachers, and seniors as they showed me such beautifully made students, launched the first Annual Heritage Month handbags, quilts, hats, and crocheted slippers. I even Essay Writing Contest. Prizes will be awarded for es- tried on a pair, Mr. Speaker, and even bought some- says for the following categories: Best for Bermuda thing for my lovely wife and my mother. Pride; Most Entertaining; and Most Authentic Voice. Mr. Speaker, one of our cultural industry part- Mr. Speaker, the department worked this year ners, the Bermuda National Gallery, is delighted to to more strategically depict how Heritage Month and share the theme of their Biennial Exhibition, What We Bermuda Day touch the lives of all of us. The depart- Share, with us at Community and Cultural Affairs. This ment therefore partnered with CITV to produce 14 year’s Biennial Exhibition opened on May 11th, and the vignettes featuring young and not-so-young people exhibition will remain up until December 31st. We in- from all walks of life, talking about what they love vite the public to go and visit this exhibition in the about Bermuda Day. These vignettes will be aired on Bermuda National Gallery at City Hall, which features CITV, interspersed throughout their programming, many of our own resident local visual artists. which presently includes two segments talking about Mr. Speaker, on May 17th, the Department of Bermuda Day. Community and Cultural Affairs organised a presenta- Mr. Speaker, in closing, I would like to ex- tion by Melodye Micere Van Putten on Global African press my sincere gratitude and appreciation to all of Inventions, held at the Bermuda National Library. As our cultural industry partners who continually work the title suggests, this presentation highlighted many collaboratively with the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs to make Heritage Month and Bermuda Bermuda House of Assembly Official Hansard Report 18 May 2018 2073 Day so successful. I am most grateful for all of the of New York City’s midtown district and occupied four participants, the members of the Heritage Advisory floors of meeting space, speaking halls, and multiple Committee, the Royal Bermuda Regiment, the Ber- exhibitor showrooms. The multi-day agenda ad- muda Police Service, the Department of Corrections, dressed tech innovations, industry regulatory con- and the Corporation of Hamilton. cerns, choosing the right legal team, as well as ap- Indeed, Mr.
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