NINTH MEETING OF THE SECOND SESSION THE THIRTEENTH ANGUILLA HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY · 12 Aug 2026
Opening and prayer
Good morning Members, I call upon the chaplain to open us with a word of prayer, please.
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Opening and prayer
Thank you for that prayer, Chaplain, you may be seated.
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Confirmation of minutes - 7th meeting
Honourable Members, you have before you the minutes of the seventh session and I ask that you would confirm these minutes. Please look through them and indicate if they're any changes. Any corrections? Amendments? Hearing no amendments or c…
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Confirmation of minutes - 7th meeting
Thank you. Do I have a seconder?
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Confirmation of minutes - 7th meeting
Thank you, It has been moved and seconded that the minutes dated the 3rd of July from the 7th session be confirmed. Those in favor say aye. Those opposed say no. The ayes have it.
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Confirmation of minutes - 8th meeting
Honourable Members, you have before you the Minutes of the Eighth Session dated 14th July 2026. Are there any corrections or amendments? Hearing no corrections, I invite a member to move that the minutes be approved as circulated.
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Confirmation of minutes - 8th meeting
Do I have a seconder?
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Confirmation of minutes - 8th meeting
It has been moved and seconded that the minutes circulated dated 14th July of the Eighth Session be approved. Those in favour say aye. Those opposed say no. The ayes have it.
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Announcements and apologies
Honourable Members, I wish to welcome you back. I feel as if we're back from summer break. I know it's still summer for most of us, but thank you for taking time to attend today. I do have apologies for the absence of the Honourable José Va…
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Laying of papers
There are a series of papers members on the business paper under subsection G. And they run from papers one roman numeral one to roman numeral 6. I understand that these papers are all intended to be laid by the honourable member for Sandy …
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Laying of papers
I hereby order that the paper to lie on the table. You may proceed, honourable Member.
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General statement on statutory body budgets
You may proceed.
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Laying of papers
I hereby look on another paper to lie on the table.
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Laying of Anguilla Public Service Pension Fund estimates 2026
I order that the paper do lie on the table. Thank you, honourable Member.
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Laying of Chief Auditor Reports on Government Accounts 2019 and 2020
I hereby order that the Report of the Chief Auditors of the House of Assembly on the Government of Anguilla 2019 accounts hereby lies on the table. You may proceed. My apologies. I also order that the report of the Chief Auditor to the Hous…
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Payment System and Services Act 2026 - Second Reading
I invite the mover of this bill to move for the second reading.
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Payment System and Services Act 2026 - Second Reading
Is there a seconder?
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Payment System and Services Act 2026 - Second Reading
Thank you, honourable Member, you have the floor to state the objects and the reasons.
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Payment System and Services Act 2026 - Second Reading
Are there any contributions by any member? To the debate? I recognize the honourable Member for Road North.
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Payment System and Services Bill - Second Reading
Honourable Member, I appreciate your honesty and I appreciate your contribution. Are there any other contributions? I Invite the honourable Member for Sandy Hill to reply.
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Payment System and Services Bill - Committee Stage
The Bill has been read out second time and committed. Honourable Members, pursuant to Rule 45, the Bill stands committed to a committee of the whole Assembly to considerate clause by clause. This House is now in committee.
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Payment System and Services Bill - Committee Stage
I recognize the honourable Member for Sandy Hill.
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Payment System and Services Bill - Committee Stage
Honourable Members, there is a motion to amend Section 1. This section, the proposal by the honourable Member for Sandy Hill, is amended so that the definition section now also includes a definition for E float and a definition for electron…
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Questions on Payment Systems and Services Bill
As it relates, I understand that there are questions from the Honourable Member for Road North and I also recognize that the Permanent Secretary, Harding-Hodge, is present. I'll invite you to join us because I would propose that, Mr. Richar…
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Payment System and Services Act 2026 - Committee Stage
Yes, of course. These were your questions provided in advance. These are answers specific to your questions.
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Payment System and Services Act 2026 - Committee Stage
That's what they are, OK.
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Payment System and Services Act 2026 - Committee Stage
Yes, of course. I know the PS wouldn't have any difficulty with forwarding to the clerk, so that all members should have the benefit of it. Are there any other questions for the permanent secretary while she's here?
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Payment System and Services Act 2026 - Committee Stage
It's not a thrilling piece of legislation that nobody wants to jump up and talk about, but I'm very grateful for Road North for always leading the charge with him fleshing things out. If there are no further questions, I think we could move…
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Payment System and Services Act 2026 - Committee Stage
We do have some proposed amendments, so I'll invite the clerk to propose the sections up to those that are amended.
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Payment System and Services Act 2026 - Committee Stage
Clauses 2 through 11.
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Payment System and Services Act 2026 - Committee Stage
I put the question that clauses 2 through 11 stand part of the Bill. Those in favour say aye. Those opposed say no. The ayes have it.
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Payment System and Services Act 2026 - Committee Stage
I recognize the Honourable Member for Sandy Hill.
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Payment System and Services Act 2026 - Committee Stage
Honourable members, I draw your attention to clause 12. There is a motion that clause 12(2) be amended insofar that paragraph, subsection C be deleted and the paragraph lettering be adjusted accordingly.
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Payment System and Services Act 2026 - Committee Stage
And the paragraph lettering be adjusted accordingly.
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Payment System and Services Act 2026 - Committee Stage
Please have a read.
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Payment System and Services Act 2026 - Committee Stage
Are there any questions, comments?
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Payment System and Services Act 2026 - Committee Stage
Hearing no questions or comments, I put the question that clause 12 be amended insofar that 12(2)(c) be deleted and the paragraphs be adjusted accordingly. Those in favor say aye, those opposed say no. The ayes have it.
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Payment System and Services Act 2026 - Committee Stage
I recognize the Honourable Member for Sandy Hill.
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Payment System and Services Act 2026 - Committee Stage
I notice it inserts subsection 2, but I don't see a subsection 1 adjusting it accordingly.
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Payment System and Services Act 2026 - Committee Stage
Oh, yes.
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Payment System and Services Act 2026 - Committee Stage
So the section where it reads a person will become thirteen one and then this becomes thirteen two. Is that clear, Members?
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Payment System and Services Act 2026 - Committee Stage
Are you following? We're at clause 13 and the amendment and the question I raised was how would it become 13 two because I hadn't seen a 13 one, but subsection one will now be what reads as 13. Are there any questions or comments?
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Payment System and Services Act 2026 - Committee Stage
Hearing none, I put the question that Clause 13 as amended stands part of the Bill. Those in favour say aye. Those opposed say no. The ayes have it.
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Payment System and Services Act 2026 - Committee Stage
Honourable members, there is a motion proposed by the Honourable Member for Sandy Hill that section 14 be amended insofar that section 14 now includes subsection 4 and the numbers be adjusted. Those in favor say aye. Those opposed say no. T…
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Payment System and Services Act 2026 - Committee Stage
I put the question that sections 15 to 16 stand part of the bill. Those in favour say aye. Those opposed say no. The ayes have it.
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Payment System and Services Act 2026 - Committee Stage
Section 17.
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Payment System and Services Act 2026 - Committee Stage
I recognize the Honourable Member for Sandy Hill.
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Payment System and Services Act 2026 - Committee Stage
Honourable members, there is a motion moved that section 17(2)(c)(1) be amended so that the beginning of the sub sub paragraph with the insertion of the following new phrase now reads 'A. initial paid-up capital' and the numbers are adjuste…
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Payment System and Services Act 2026 - Committee Stage
So a becomes a now, and then they change thereafter.
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Payment System and Services Act 2026 - Committee Stage
Any contributions or changes?
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Payment System and Services Act 2026 - Committee Stage
Hearing none, I put the question that the amendment to Section 17 and 17 becomes as amended and it stands part of this bill. Those in favor say aye, those opposed say no. The ayes have it.
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Payment System and Services Act 2026 - Committee Stage
I recognize the Honourable Member for Sandy Hill.
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Payment System and Services Act 2026 - Committee Stage
I think I'll take bets if any member understands that amendment. Is the amendment clear? I'm looking at it myself. The purpose that we look at it in committee is that we don't want to pass it, and I sign it and the clerk signs it and the Ho…
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Payment System and Services Act 2026 - Committee Stage
Thank you, Honourable Member.
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Payment System and Services Act 2026 - Committee Stage
Thank you for explaining that. I've made the amendments. Members, are you clear on what has been amended?
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Payment System and Services Act 2026 - Committee Stage
Yes, I sound like a teacher today. I put the question that the amendment as proposed to Section 18D does stand part of the bill. Those in favor say aye. Those opposed say no. The ayes have it.
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Payment System and Services Act 2026 - Committee Stage
I put the question that sections 19 to 25 as drafted stand part of this bill. Those in favour say aye. Those opposed say no. The ayes have it.
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Payment System and Services Act 2026 - Committee Stage
I put the question that sections 26 to 71 as drafted stand part of this bill. Those in favor say aye. Those opposed say no. The ayes have it.
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Payment System and Services Act 2026 - Committee Stage
I put the question that the title and the enacting clause stand part of this bill. Those in favor say aye. Those opposed say no.
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Payment System and Services Act 2026 - Committee Stage
The ayes have it.
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Payment System and Services Act 2026 - Committee Stage
The bill, as amended, is now ready for its third reading. This House resumes its sitting, and I invite the mover to report.
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Payment System and Services Act 2026 - Third Reading
Honourable members, it has been moved. Is there a seconder?
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Payment System and Services Act 2026 - Third Reading
Thank you. It has been moved and seconded that a bill shortly entitled the Payment System and Services Act 2026, as amended in committee, be read a third time and passed. Those in favor say aye. Those opposed say no. The ayes have it and I …
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Payment System and Services Act 2026 - Third Reading
Honourable members, I declare that the bill has been read a third time and passed and shall be declared to be the Payment System and Services Act 2026. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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Business Companies Amendment Act 2026 - First Reading
I invite the mover of this bill, a bill for the Business Companies Amendment Act 2026.
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Business Companies Amendment Act 2026 - First Reading
I invite a seconder.
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Business Companies Amendment Act 2026 - First Reading
Thank you. It has been moved and seconded that the bill shortly entitled Business Companies Amendment Act 2026 be read a first time. Those in favor say aye. Those opposed say no. The ayes have it.
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Business Companies Amendment Act 2026 - First Reading
I call upon the clerk to read the bill a first time.
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Limited Liability Company Amendment Act 2026 - First Reading
I recognize the Honourable Member for Sandy Hill.
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Limited Liability Company Amendment Act 2026 - First Reading
Is there a seconder?
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Limited Liability Company Amendment Act 2026 - First Reading
Thank you, Honourable Members. It has been moved and seconded that a bill shortly entitled the Limited Liability Company Amendment Act 2026 be read a first time. Those in favor say aye. Those opposed say no. The ayes have it. I call upon th…
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Registrar of Companies Compliance Measures Act 2026 - First Reading
I invite the mover of this bill.
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Registrar of Companies Compliance Measures Act 2026 - First Reading
I invite a seconder. Honourable Members.
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Registrar of Companies Compliance Measures Act 2026 - First Reading
It has been moved and seconded that a bill shortly entitled Registrar of Companies Compliance Measures Act 2026 be read a first time. Those in favor say aye. Those opposed say no. The ayes have it. I call upon the clerk to read the bill a f…
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Anguilla Foundation Amendment Act 2026 - First Reading
I invite the mover of the Bill, the Anguilla Foundation Amendment Act 2026.
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Anguilla Foundation Amendment Act 2026 - First Reading
I invite the mover of the Bill, the Anguilla Foundation Amendment Act 2026.
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Anguilla Foundation Amendment Act 2026 - First Reading
A seconder?
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Anguilla Foundation Amendment Act 2026 - First Reading
Thank you. Honourable members, it has been moved and seconded that a bill shortly entitled the Anguilla Foundation Amendment Act 2026 be read a first time. Those in favor say aye.
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Anguilla Foundation Amendment Act 2026 - First Reading
Those opposed say no, the ayes have it.
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Trust and Corporate Services Providers Miscellaneous Amendments Act 2026 - First Reading
I invite the mover of this bill.
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Trust and Corporate Services Providers Miscellaneous Amendments Act 2026 - First Reading
I invite a seconder.
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Trust and Corporate Services Providers Miscellaneous Amendments Act 2026 - First Reading
Thank you, Honourable Members. It has been moved and seconded that a bill shortly entitled Trust and Corporate Services Providers Miscellaneous Amendments Act 2026 be read a first time. Those in favor say aye.
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Trust and Corporate Services Providers Miscellaneous Amendments Act 2026 - First Reading
Those opposed say no. The ayes have it.
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Offshore Banking Miscellaneous Amendments Act 2026 - First Reading
Invite the mover of this bill.
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Offshore Banking Miscellaneous Amendments Act 2026 - First Reading
I invite the seconder.
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Offshore Banking Miscellaneous Amendments Act 2026 - First Reading
Honourable Members, it has been moved and seconded that a bill shortly entitled Offshore Banking Miscellaneous Amendments Act 2026 be read a first time. Those in favor say aye.
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Offshore Banking Miscellaneous Amendments Act 2026 - First Reading
Those opposed say no, the ayes have it. I call upon the clerk to read the bill for the first time.
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Criminal Amendment Code 2026 - First Reading
I invite the mover of this bill. A bill for the Criminal Amendment Code 2026. I recognize the honourable Attorney General.
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Criminal Amendment Code 2026 - First Reading
I invite a seconder.
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Criminal Amendment Code 2026 - First Reading
Thank you, honourable member. Members, it has been moved and seconded that a bill shortly entitled Criminal Amendment Code 2026 be read a first time. Those in favor say aye.
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Criminal Amendment Code 2026 - First Reading
Those opposed say no, the ayes have it. I call upon the clerk to read the bill for the first time.
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Conclusion of Government Business
Thank you. And that concludes the government business. We may proceed with the order paper, Mr. Proctor.
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Congratulating Scholarship Awardees and Young Leaders
Honourable members, I first want to thank the Honourable Deputy Speaker for holding the Chair while I was off island on a personal matter and I want to also thank all of the members for being cooperative. He's really no rookie anymore and I…
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Congratulating Scholarship Awardees and Young Leaders
Thank you, honourable member, and I wasn't aware that today's Youth Day, I'm no longer a youth, so that is very timely. I recognize the honourable member for Valley North.
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Youth and Summer Festival Committee Acknowledgements and Scholarships
Thank you, honorable member. Are there any other members that wish to speak? I recognize the honourable Member for West End and I know how this is going to start.
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Youth Representation at Commonwealth Games and National Sport Development
Thank you, honorable member, and you know I share the same gree. I'm greyhound from East End and I'm very also thrilled because my nephew sails on the Light and Peace. So, I'm very happy for the outcome for the season. I recognize the honor…
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Scholarship Recipients, Carnival, and Anguillian Youth in Caribbean Premier League
Thank you, honourable Member. Does any other Member wish to speak? I recognize the honourable member for Road South.
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Parliamentary Camaraderie and Procedural Remarks
Proceed Member.
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Parliamentary Camaraderie and Procedural Remarks
Remember, we're all friends. We're actually all friends. In fact, we're cousins. We're friends. We're everything. So, proceed with your statements for the day.
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Opening remarks and invitation for statements
Remember, we're all friends. We're actually all friends. In fact, we're cousins. We're friends. We're everything. So, proceed with your statements for the day.
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Transition to Attorney General's remarks
Thank you, honorable member. I recognize the honorable Attorney General.
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Transition to Hon E M Rogers' remarks
Thank you, honorable Attorney General. I recognize the honourable Single Island Wide Electoral District Member Rogers.
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Transition to Hon Premier's remarks
Thank you, honorable member, and we do endorse those words of comfort to the families as well. I recognize the honourable member for Sandy Hill.
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Administrative committee update and upcoming adjournment
Thank you, Honourable member. I believe those are our contributions for today. Before we take the adjournment, I want to indicate to the admin committee that we will not meet today as planned. It is the lunch hour and we've decided that som…
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House adjournment
Is there a seconder? Thank you, Honourable member. It has been moved and seconded that this Honourable House stands adjourned sine die. Those in favour say aye. Those opposed say no. The ayes have it. This House stands adjourned. Have a saf…
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House of Assembly-Fifth Meeting of the Sceond Session of the Thirteenth HOA · 22 May 2026
Opening and call to prayer
Good morning. I call upon our pastor to open us with a word of prayer, please.
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Conclusion of prayer
Amen. Amen. Thank you, pastor. You may be seated Members.
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Confirmation of minutes discussion
Members before you are the minutes of the fourth meeting of the second session of the 13th Anguilla House of Assembly. Before going through the minutes, I do want to thank my deputy for so ably conducting the hearing on that date because of…
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Confirmation of minutes approval
It has been moved and seconded that the minutes of the fourth meeting be approved as circulated. Those in favour say aye, those opposed say no. The ayes have it, minutes approved.
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Announcements and apologies
As it relates to announcements, I do have apologies for the absence of the Leader of the Opposition and the absence of the honourable Member for Road North. Are there any other absences that I overlooked? There are no further announcements.
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Government statement - Anguilla/Bermuda partnership update
I recognize the honourable Single Island Wide Electoral District Member Jose Vanterpool.
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Questions on government statement
Thank you, Honourable Member pursuant to standing order 27(5). Are there any questions to be put to the minister in respects of the statement?
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Questions to Minister - Statement
Thank you, Honourable Member, pursuant to standing order 27(5). Are there any questions to be put to the minister in respect of the statement?
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Order of business process - Bill readings sequence
If there are no questions, before the clerk calls the order paper, I propose for efficiency that when we get to other business, we deal with the first readings first and then the more substantive piece of legislation thereafter. Would that …
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Order of business process - Bill readings sequence
Thank you. You may proceed.
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Sports Act 2026 - First Reading
I invite the mover to present the bill.
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Sports Act 2026 - First Reading
Thank you. It has been moved and seconded that a bill shortly entitled, A Bill for Sports Act 2026 be read a first time. Those in favor say aye.
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Sports Act 2026 - First Reading
Those opposed say no. The ayes have it. Order that the bill be read a first time and tabled.
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Sports Act 2026 - First Reading
Thank you. You may proceed.
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Prison Amendment Act 2026 - First Reading
I invite the honourable Attorney General to present the Bill.
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Prison Amendment Act 2026 - First Reading
Is there a seconder?
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Prison Amendment Act 2026 - First Reading
It has been moved and seconded that a bill shortly entitled Prison Amendment Act 2026 be read a first time. Those in favor say aye, those opposed say no. The ayes have it. Order that the bill be read a first time and tabled.
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Acknowledgement of Financial Services Commission Deputy Chairman
At this time I wish to recognize that we do have the Deputy Chairman of the Financial Services Commission in the gallery. Welcome to the House today. I recognize that there is a piece of legislation that you may be able to assist the member…
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Commercial Registry and Beneficial Ownership Registration System Amendment Act 2026 - Second Reading
OK, I invite the mover of this bill to present.
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Commercial Registry and Beneficial Ownership Registration System Amendment Act 2026 - Second Reading
Is there a seconder?
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Commercial Registry and Beneficial Ownership Registration System Amendment Act 2026 - Second Reading
Thank you. I invite the member to outline the objects and reasons.
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Commercial Registry and Beneficial Ownership Registration System Amendment Act 2026 - Debate
Thank you, honourable Member. The floor is now open for debate in respect of the Bill for Commercial Registry and Beneficial Ownership Registration System Amendment Act 2026. Does anyone wish to speak?
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Commercial Registry and Beneficial Ownership Registration System Amendment Act 2026 - Debate
Does any Member wish to speak in respect of the bill that's on the floor?
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Commercial Registry and Beneficial Ownership Registration System Amendment Act 2026 - Debate
Hearing no contributions, does the mover wish to make any final statements in respect of the bill? Thank you, Madam Speaker.
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Commercial Registry and Beneficial Ownership Registration System Amendment Act 2026 - Second Reading
Hearing no contributions, does the Mobile wish to make any final statements in respect of the bill? Thank you, Madam Speaker.
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Commercial Registry and Beneficial Ownership Registration System Amendment Act 2026 - Second Reading
Honourable Members, it has been moved and seconded that the Bill shortly entitled A Bill for Commercial Registry and Beneficial Ownership Registration System Amendment Act 2026, be read a second time and committed. Those in favor say aye, t…
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Commercial Registry and Beneficial Ownership Registration System Amendment Act 2026 - Committee Stage
I invite a mover to move that this House do resolve itself into committee to consider the Bill clause by clause.
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Commercial Registry and Beneficial Ownership Registration System Amendment Act 2026 - Committee Stage
Mover.
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Commercial Registry and Beneficial Ownership Registration System Amendment Act 2026 - Committee Stage
A seconder.
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Commercial Registry and Beneficial Ownership Registration System Amendment Act 2026 - Committee Stage
It has been moved and seconded that this honorable House resolve itself into committee. Those in favor say aye. Those opposed say no. The ayes have it. The House is now in committee. I call upon the clerk.
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Commercial Registry and Beneficial Ownership Registration System Amendment Act 2026 - Committee Stage
I put the question that clauses one through 12 stand part of the bill. Those in favor say aye.
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Commercial Registry and Beneficial Ownership Registration System Amendment Act 2026 - Committee Stage
Those opposed say no.
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Commercial Registry and Beneficial Ownership Registration System Amendment Act 2026 - Committee Stage
The ayes have it.
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Commercial Registry and Beneficial Ownership Registration System Amendment Act 2026 - Committee Stage
Clauses one through 12 stand part of the bill.
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Commercial Registry and Beneficial Ownership Registration System Amendment Act 2026 - Committee Stage
I put the question that the title and the enacting clause stand part of the bill. Those in favor say aye.
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Commercial Registry and Beneficial Ownership Registration System Amendment Act 2026 - Committee Stage
Those opposed say no. The ayes have it.
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Commercial Registry and Beneficial Ownership Registration System Amendment Act 2026 - Committee Stage
Honourable Members, it has been.
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Commercial Registry and Beneficial Ownership Registration System Amendment Act 2026 - Committee Stage
Completed in Committee stage and this House now resumes its sitting.
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Commercial Registry and Beneficial Ownership Registration System Amendment Act 2026 - Third Reading
I'd like to invite the mover.
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Commercial Registry and Beneficial Ownership Registration System Amendment Act 2026 - Third Reading
Seconder?
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Commercial Registry and Beneficial Ownership Registration System Amendment Act 2026 - Third Reading
It has been moved and seconded that a bill shortly entitled the Commercial Registry and Beneficial Ownership Registration System Amendment Act 2026 be read a third time and passed. Those in favor say aye. Those opposed say no. The ayes have…
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Commercial Registry and Beneficial Ownership Registration System Amendment Act 2026 - Passage
Order that the Bill be now passed and the title declared to be Commercial Registry and Beneficial Ownership Registration System Amendment Act 2026. Thank you honourable Members for your contributions and the Honorable Premier.
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Housekeeping and Stand Down Proposal
Honourable Members, prior to this House convening this morning, it has come to this House's attention that there are some matters that require some housekeeping as it relates to the Attorney General and the Members, and I'm going to propose…
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Housekeeping and Stand Down Proposal
And I'm wondering if you would be minded to come back at 4:00 PM to complete?
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Housekeeping and Stand Down Proposal
Your matters are at 3:00 PM. Would you be amenable to resuming our sitting at 4:30 PM?
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Housekeeping and Stand Down Proposal
I invite a mover to move that this House stands down until 4:30 PM to complete the orders of the day.
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Housekeeping and Stand Down Proposal
It has been moved and seconded that this honourable House shall stand down to complete the matters of the House at 4:30 this afternoon. Those in favor say aye, those opposed say no. The ayes have it. The House shall resume at 4:30 this afte…
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Suspension of Rule 32 and Motion 8 of 2026
Honourable members, I thank you for your indulgence for our adjournment this morning. I do hope you had the opportunity to have a good lunch and I know that you did use the time to do some additional work as it relates to the business of th…
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Suspension of Rule 32 and Motion 8 of 2026
Thank you, Honourable Member. Leave is granted for the suspension of the rules pursuant to Rule 32. You may move your motion.
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Suspension of Rule 32 and Motion 8 of 2026
Is there a seconder?
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Suspension of Rule 32 and Motion 8 of 2026
It has been moved and seconded that the Rules be suspended pursuant to 32 in respect of notice of a motion to be moved. Those in favour say aye, those opposed say no. The ayes have it.
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Motion 8 of 2026 - Compulsory Acquisition of Land
Motion 8 of 2026. I invite the honourable Member.
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Motion 8 of 2026 - Compulsory Acquisition of Land
Is there a seconder motion 8 of 2026?
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Motion 8 of 2026 - Compulsory Acquisition of Land
Thank you, honourable Member. You may proceed with your address.
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Motion 8 of 2026 - Compulsory Acquisition of Land
Yes, you may proceed.
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Motion 8 of 2026 - Compulsory Acquisition of Land
Thank you, Honourable Member. Does any other Member wish to speak in respect of Motion 8 of 2026? I recognize the honourable Single Island Wide Electoral District Member of Vanterpool.
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Motion 8 of 2026 - Compulsory Acquisition of Land
Thank you, honourable Member. I recognize the honourable Single Island Wide Electoral District Member Bryan.
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Motion 8 of 2026 - Compulsory Acquisition of Land
Thank you, Member. Does any other member wish to speak? I recognize the honourable Member for West End.
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Motion 8 of 2026 - Compulsory Acquisition of Land
Thank you, Honourable Member. I shall now put the question. The question is that Motion 8 of 2026 of this honourable House becomes a resolution of the Assembly. Those of you in favor say aye. Those opposed say no. The ayes have it. Motion 8…
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Speaker's Announcement - Overseas Territories Conference
Well, before the adjournment, I don't know if. Thinking about orders of the day. I do want to make just one announcement as it relates to orders of the day, Miss Proctor and Miss Hodge and I will be attending the Commonwealth Speakers Overs…
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House administration updates and Anguilla Day announcements
Building our team from inside and within and cross training the exposure from Miss Hodge to speak with us is that she will be allowed to shadow the Cayman Administration Committee in respect of how they were able to set up and separate them…
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Adjournment motion
Thank you, Honourable Members, it has been moved and seconded that this honourable House stands adjourned until 10 AM on June 9th. Those in favour say aye, those opposed say no. The ayes have it. And thank you as well to our ancillary and s…
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House of Assembly- Fourth Meeting of the Second Session of the Thirteenth HOA · 12 May 2026
Opening and greetings
Good morning to everyone, I do hope that you all have a pleasant sitting today and to say a belated Mother's Day to all the mothers. We will not have been here without the mothers.
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Opening and greetings
So again, the latest they are Mother's Day to you all.
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Confirmation of Minutes
I asked the Members of this honourable House to have a look at the minutes of the previous meeting as was circulated to see if there are any amendments. Recognize the Single Island Wide Member Mr. Jose Vanterpool.
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Confirmation of Minutes
I put the question that the minutes be confirmed as circulated those in favor. Those against. The minutes of the proceeding, the meeting, the third meeting of the second session of this House of Assembly be confirmed as circulated.
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Announcements and apologies
I would have received apologies from the honourable Speaker, the honourable Member for Island Harbour as well. Apologies for the honourable Member from West End, the honourable Member for Valley North, and the honourable Deputy Governor.
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Nurses Association Month and Activities
I would also like to make an announcement on behalf of the Nurses Association of Anguilla. This month, the month of May, is actually nurses month. And the nurses here in Anguilla, they've organized a number of activities across this country…
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Nurses Association Month and Activities
It's a month of activities and I would like to highlight some of the activities that will take place during this month. One of the major highlights of this week is a nursing symposium where the nurses and the healthcare professionals will e…
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Nurses Association Month and Activities
Another item this week is a key event and it is named Hearts Health Expo. It would be held at the Central Polyclinic on Friday, May the 16th. This initiative is particularly important as cardiovascular diseases remains one of the leading ca…
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Nurses Association Month and Activities
Additionally, this month the nurses will include a Wellness hike this Saturday, which encouraged physical activity, healthy lifestyles, community wellness and fostering fellowship among health professionals and the wider public. I also wish…
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Questions - NBA Building Acquisition and Retrofitting
I recognize the honourable Member for Road North.
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Laying of Papers - Anguilla Financial Services Commission 2023 Annual Report and Accounts
Recognize the Member for District 2.
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Laying of Papers - Anguilla Financial Services Commission 2023 Annual Report and Accounts
I order that this paper lie on the table and be published.
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Motion 7 of 2026 - Customs Duty and Tax Exemption Regulations 2026
I recognize the Member for district #2.
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Motion 7 of 2026 - Customs Duty and Tax Exemption Regulations 2026
Is there a seconder?
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Motion 7 of 2026 - Customs Duty and Tax Exemption Regulations 2026
Thank you, honourable Member. Is there any contributions to this motion? I recognize the Member for district #6. Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker.
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Duty-free concession for Kyle Carty
Recognize Single Island Wide Member Vanterpool. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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Duty-free concession for Kyle Carty
Are there any other contributions? I recognize the Member for Road North.
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Duty-free concession for Kyle Carty
Are there any further contributions to this motion?
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Duty-free concession for Kyle Carty
If there are none, I beg the mover to respond.
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Motion 7/2026-2/13 HOA - Resolution
I put the question that that motion #7 slash.
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Motion 7/2026-2/13 HOA - Resolution
2026-2/13 HOA becomes a resolution of this House, those in favor.
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Motion 7/2026-2/13 HOA - Resolution
Slash 1 Three House of Assembly is now a resolution of this honourable House.
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Commercial Registry and Beneficial Ownership Registration System Amendment Act 2026 - First Reading
Is there a seconder?
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Commercial Registry and Beneficial Ownership Registration System Amendment Act 2026 - First Reading
I put the question that the bill shortly entitled A Bill for Commercial Registry and Beneficial Ownership, Registration System Amendment Act 2026. Be read a first time those in favor.
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Commercial Registry and Beneficial Ownership Registration System Amendment Act 2026 - First Reading
Those against.
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Commercial Registry and Beneficial Ownership Registration System Amendment Act 2026 - First Reading
The eyes have it. I call upon the clerk to read the bill a first time.
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Other Orders of the Day
If there are no other orders of the day.
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Adjournment
I invite a Member to move for the adjournment of this honourable House.
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Adjournment
I put the question that this honourable host stands adjourned until May 22nd.
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Second Meeting of the Second Session of the Thirteenth Assembly · 14 Apr 2026
Opening and prayer
Good morning, honourable Members. I apologize for the absence of the Chaplain who has an emergency, and I invite our standing chaplain to open us in a word of prayer, please.
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Opening and prayer
Amen and Amen. Thank you, officer, and we do indeed thank God for the rain. Let's have a seat.
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Confirmation of minutes - 19th meeting, first session
Members, you have before you the minutes of the 19th meeting of the first session dated 4th March 2026. If there are any amendments or corrections, please indicate so now. Hearing no amendments, may I have a mover to approve the minutes as …
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Confirmation of minutes - 19th meeting, first session
Thank you Honourable Member. It has been moved and seconded that the minutes circulated dated 4th March be confirmed. Those in favour say aye. Those opposed say no. The ayes have it.
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Confirmation of minutes - 1st meeting, second session
Honourable Members, you have before you the minutes of the first meeting of the Second session of the 13th Anguilla House of Assembly dated 7th April 2026. Are there any amendments? Hearing no amendments. Do I have a mover to confirm these …
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Confirmation of minutes - 1st meeting, second session
It has been moved and seconded that the minutes dated 7th April be hereby confirmed. Those in favour say aye. Those opposed say no. The ayes have it.
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Oath of allegiance - Acting Deputy Governor
I call upon the honourable Member to take the oath.
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Oath of allegiance - Acting Deputy Governor
Thank you, Honourable Acting Deputy Governor Harden-Hodge.
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Announcements by the Speaker and statement on April 7th proceedings
By way of announcements, I have apologies for the Attorney General who is absent today, I have apologies for the absence of the Single Island Electoral District Member Rogers, and I have apologies for the absence of the chaplain who has a f…
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Procedural pause
Honourable Members, let's stand up for a few minutes, please. I need to talk to the Sergeant of Arms.
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Resumption of sitting
This house resumes its sitting. I'll call upon the clerk to proceed with the order paper.
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Motion 3 of 2026 - Customs Exemption of Duty on Gasoline and Diesel Imports Regulations 2026
I call upon the mover for the Motion 3 of 2026.
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Motion 3 of 2026 - Customs Exemption of Duty on Gasoline and Diesel Imports Regulations 2026
Is there a seconder?
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Motion 3 of 2026 - Customs Exemption of Duty on Gasoline and Diesel Imports Regulations 2026
Proceed Member.
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Motion 3 of 2026 - Customs Exemption of Duty on Gasoline and Diesel Imports Regulations 2026
Thank you, honourable Member. Does any other Member wish to contribute to the regulations that are before this floor? The Chair recognizes the honorable Single Island Wide Electoral District Member Hodge.
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Motion on fuel tax suspension and gasoline prices
Thank you, Honourable Member. Are there any other contributions? I recognize the Honourable Member for Island Harbour.
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Motion on fuel tax suspension and gasoline prices
Thank you, Honourable Leader of Opposition. Are there any other contributions?
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Motion on fuel tax suspension and gasoline prices
Does the Honourable mover wish to reply?
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Motion 3 of 2026 - Customs Duty Exemption and legislative program motion
Honourable Members, it has been moved and seconded that Motion 3 of 2026, two of the 13th House of Assembly, Approval of Customs, Exemption of Duty on Gasoline and Diesel Inputs Regulations, 2026 becomes a resolution of this Assembly. Those…
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resumption of sitting
This house resumes its sitting. Please take your seats.
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Motion 4 of 2026 - Government legislative program
I call upon the Honourable Premier to move a motion. Motion #4 of 2026.
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Motion 4 of 2026 - Government legislative program
Thank you, honourable Member, is there a seconder?
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Motion 4 of 2026 - Government legislative program
It has been moved and seconded. The honourable mover is called upon to give the address.
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Motion to adjourn for reply to opening address
Honourable Member, thank you for your address. I invite you now to move a motion in respect of Standing Order 13(3) in respect to the reply.
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Motion to adjourn for reply to opening address
Is there a seconder? That this House stands adjourned so that the Leader of the Opposition may reply to the opening address at the next ordinary sitting and the debate of the motion. Is there a seconder?
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Motion to adjourn for reply to opening address
Thank you. It has been moved and seconded that the matter pertaining to motion 4/2026 stands adjourned for debate to the next ordinary sitting. Those in favor say aye, those opposed say no. The ayes have it. We shall now proceed with the Or…
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Other orders of the day - contributions
Are there any orders of the day? I do invite members now to make any contributions in respect to any other orders of the day. I recognize the honourable Leader of Opposition.
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Other orders of the day - contributions
Thank you, honourable Member. Are there any other orders of the day? I recognize the honourable Member for West End.
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Other orders of the day - contributions
I recognize the honourable Member for Road South.
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Other orders of the day - contributions
Any other orders? I recognize the honourable Member for Valley North.
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Other orders of the day - contributions
I recognize Single Island Wide Electoral District Member Vanterpool.
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Motion for adjournment
Thank you, honourable Member. Any other contributions? Motion for adjournment.
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Adjournment of the House
Thank you. It has been moved and seconded that this honourable House stands adjourned until Tuesday the 28th of April at 10 AM. Those in favour say aye, those opposed say no. The ayes have it. This House stands adjourned.
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First Meeting of Second Session of Thirteenth House · 7 Apr 2026
Opening of sitting and prayer
Good afternoon, everyone. I call upon the chaplain to open us with a word of prayer, please.
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Opening of sitting and prayer
Thank you, Pastor, you may be seated.
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Announcements and apologies
Good afternoon, honourable Members. I would like to take this opportunity to welcome each one of you back. I trust that you had a healthy and Happy Easter break and a working prorogation. I acknowledge that the Single Island Wide Electoral …
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Motion 1 of 2026 - Suspension of Rule 13
Honourable members, there is one Motion 1 of 2026, second of the 13th House of Assembly for the suspension of Rule 13 of the House of Assembly Procedure Rules. I call upon the mover to move that motion. I recognize the Honourable Premier.
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Motion 1 of 2026 - Suspension of Rule 13
Yes, leave is granted to move the motion, Honourable Member.
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Motion 1 of 2026 - Suspension of Rule 13
Leave is granted for the substantive motion to be moved.
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Motion 1 of 2026 - Suspension of Rule 13
Honourable Members, this House now resumes. You may be seated. To the listening public, we apologize for the disruption. We had the electricity time out, so the generator kicked in. The honourable Premier was in the process of making a moti…
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Motion 1 of 2026 - Suspension of Rule 13
Is there a seconder in respect of motion 1 of 2026?
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Motion 1 of 2026 - Suspension of Rule 13
Thank you. I now invite the members to make any contributions as in respect of the motion. The Chair recognizes the Honourable Member for Valley North.
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Motion 1 of 2026 - Suspension of Rule 13
Honourable member, I'm only going to interrupt you for this one reason. We have the substantive bill that's going to be on the floor, and I'm wondering if you're minded to save the contribution and consolidate it then and focus on the motio…
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Motion 1 of 2026 - Suspension of Rule 13
Is that a fair approach? So, this is in respect of the motion to suspend and to adjourn to next sitting for the opening address. And I don't believe that it's contentious. If anybody else has any contributions to that motion in and of itsel…
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Motion 2 of 2026 - Suspension of Rules 31(1) and 44
Thank you, Honorable Premier. In respect of the motion that is before us, the question is, Honourable Members, that Rule 13 be suspended for the purposes of this sitting such that the opening address be adjourned to the April 14th sitting. …
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Motion 2 of 2026 - Suspension of Rules 31(1) and 44
Is there a seconder for the motion?
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Motion 2 of 2026 - Suspension of Rules 31(1) and 44
Leave was granted. Thank you, honourable Member. Just so, the public is following us in terms of the Standing Orders. What the honourable Premier has asked that this honorable House consider is suspending Rule 32, subsection one, in respect…
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Suspension of Standing Orders - Motion 2 of 2026
Just so the public is following us in terms of the Standing Orders. What the honourable Premier has asked is that this House consider suspending Rule 32, subsection one, in respect of the notice requirement for presentation of motions and b…
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Suspension of Standing Orders - Motion 2 of 2026
Honourable Members, this motion is in relation to Standing Order 44. It is a standing Order that we do take quite seriously, but because it only allows the Speaker to suspend the rules so that three readings can proceed in one sitting in th…
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Customs (Temporary Modification Of Valuation Of Import Duty) Act, 2026 - First Reading
Honourable Members, I call upon the mover, the honourable Premier, to move for the first reading of a Bill for the Customs (Temporary Modification Of Valuation Of Import Duty) Act, 2026.
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Customs (Temporary Modification Of Valuation Of Import Duty) Act, 2026 - First Reading
I invite a member to second.
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Customs (Temporary Modification Of Valuation Of Import Duty) Act, 2026 - First Reading
Thank you, honourable Member. If there are no objections to introduction of the Bill, I wish to put the question that the Bill be read a first time. Those in favour say aye, those opposed say no. The ayes have it. I call upon the Clerk to r…
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Customs (Temporary Modification Of Valuation Of Import Duty) Act, 2026 - First Reading
Honourable Members, I declare that the Bill has been read a first time.
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Customs (Temporary Modification Of Valuation Of Import Duty) Act, 2026 - Second Reading
I call upon the honourable Premier in respect of the second reading of the Bill.
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Customs (Temporary Modification Of Valuation Of Import Duty) Act, 2026 - Second Reading
Seconder?
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Customs (Temporary Modification Of Valuation Of Import Duty) Act, 2026 - Second Reading
It has been moved and seconded. I now invite the Mover to state the objects and principles of this bill.
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Customs (Temporary Modification Of Valuation Of Import Duty) Act, 2026 - Second Reading
Thank you, honourable member for Sandy Hill. Does anyone else wish to speak? I recognize the honourable Leader of Opposition.
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Economic relief and customs duties policy proposals
Which proposal? Sorry?
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Economic relief and customs duties policy proposals
You may proceed.
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Point of order on UK House cost figures
Honourable Member for Island Harbour, your response. Thank you, Madam.
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Point of order on UK House cost figures
Let me just address that. I believe on about two sittings ago, and the Honourable Member for Road North will correct me, there were a series of questions brought by the Honourable Merrick Richardson in respect of the House and those were an…
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House questions and responses
Questions and I believe the answers would have been circulated to which you would have received copies. Honourable Member for Road South, you have a contribution in respect of that. You recall the questions that were led in respect of the H…
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House questions and responses
So all the Honourable Member for Sandy Hill is asking is if the figure couldn't be withdrawn until such time that something is concrete and if questions want to, can be submitted in respect of it, that can be done. But as I recall from the …
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House questions and responses
Honourable Member for Island Harbour.
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House questions and responses
That our live is disrupted. Is it back? We may proceed. OK. Honourable Member for Island Harbour, in respect of the figure that you presented, what was the statement that you made that was objectionable? Is it that you said there was a spec…
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House questions and responses
I was just experimenting with my handy AI on our Hansard to ask the AI when those questions were led. Those questions took place in the meeting of the 10th of February 2026. All I asked is when was the meeting that the London questions were…
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House questions and responses
But as I recall, on the 10th of February 2026, those questions that were answered on record indicated that there was no hard and fast figure as yet. So, I will invite you to withdraw and not misrepresent that there is a figure and you can p…
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House questions and responses
So, then I'm going to, if it's something that's not on the record, Honourable Members, both sides, we're going to, if it's not on the record, on the Hansard that I have, Honourable Member for Road South, I am going to stand down to allow yo…
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House questions and responses
This House now resumes its sitting.
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House questions and responses
While we were on break, I'll ask Miss Proctor just to share with me the record that I consulted before we proceed with whether or not the Honourable Member was able to get the information. So, in terms of the transcript, what was objected? …
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House questions and responses
Honourable Dr. Webster, we're only still dealing with the point of order. I haven't ruled on it as yet. That is in respect of you presenting the Anguilla Focus and you've indicated that there was an allocation, right? And then you've indica…
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House questions and responses
I think we can move past it. I understand the point you're trying to make, but you cannot represent it as a statement of fact when it isn't. You may proceed.
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House questions and responses
Yes, because one day you might argue that they bought it for more. It's just an allocation. It is OK. I think we can agree you may proceed.
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Cost of fuel and economic relief measures
Thank you, honourable Member. Does any other Member wish to speak? I recognize the honourable member for Valley North and then I'll proceed to the single island wide electoral district Member Vanterpool thereafter.
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Point of order - presence in House
The point of order to your welcome. OK, what is the point of order?
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Point of order - presence in House
The point of order is that the Member does not wish for you to represent that he has not been here for the year. He indicates that he has been here on January 10th.
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Ruling on point of order - GST debate
Which part of the contribution is objectionable? I think so. It's a very wide topic. You'll recall that your Honourable Leader was able to bring in information as it relates to a House and it is why, because it touches and concerns taxes an…
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Ruling on point of order - GST stock on hand mechanism
OK, Honourable Member, the point of order is in respect of the methodology. I believe you represented, Honourable Member, that there hadn't been any methodology in terms of how the stock would be dealt with, and the Honourable Member for Is…
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Debate on relief measures and GST adjustments
Does any member wish to speak? I recognize the honourable single Island White electoral district Member Vanterpool.
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Relief measures for import duties and renewable energy transition
Does any other Member wish to speak? I recognise the Honourable Member for Road North.
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Electricity fuel surcharge and government relief measures
Honourable Member.
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Electricity fuel surcharge and government relief measures
The point of order is that it's a hypothetical that you're presenting.
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Electricity fuel surcharge and government relief measures
But you can't make your submission on a hypothetical.
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Electricity fuel surcharge and government relief measures
OK, yes, facts are good.
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Electricity fuel surcharge and government relief measures
OK, let's not lose sight of the point of order. The original point of order was from the Honourable Member from Valley North in respect of representing that it could go up or it could stay there. And I think the point of order is that it wa…
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Customs (Temporary Modification of Valuation of Import Duty) Act 2026 - temporary relief
Yes. What I understand is that it is a temporary measure and that there's room for assessment, revision and possibly coming back for an extension. Nobody has a crystal ball. But what I understand is that we all agree it is for three months.…
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Customs (Temporary Modification of Valuation of Import Duty) Act 2026 - temporary relief
What they do not agree with you is that it cannot be represented that that's the end all of our tenor. Very urgent measure, that's all.
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Customs (Temporary Modification of Valuation of Import Duty) Act 2026 - temporary relief
Well, that's all the honourable member raised objection to say. She's always saying to you that you're correct, but she's only saying to you don't represent to the public that that's the end because they have argued today. They have argued …
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Customs (Temporary Modification of Valuation of Import Duty) Act 2026 - temporary relief
Not the end all. Everybody's saying the same thing. I think we all realize that, right? Everybody's saying the same thing. It may or may not is what there's—the caption of the bill. The caption of the bill, or the title, I should say, that …
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Customs (Temporary Modification of Valuation of Import Duty) Act 2026 - temporary relief
If anybody wants to take these points, please take them to the radio. All this says is that it's a temporary modification. It's not a permanent legislative amendment. So we all are saying the same thing. Let's move on.
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Customs (Temporary Modification of Valuation of Import Duty) Act 2026 - temporary relief
Well, but that's the point I'm making, honourable member, which you know, we can't submit on hypotheticals. So I take your point that you want the government to be conscious that three months is not enough. That's the opposition's point. Th…
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Customs (Temporary Modification of Valuation of Import Duty) Act 2026 - temporary relief
I recognize honourable member for Sandy Hill.
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Point of order regarding speculation in submissions
No, Honourable Member for Allen Harbour, the point of order is not trying to dictate the presentation. The point of order is with respect to speculation. Submissions are not to be based on speculation. What you said prior to the first point…
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Point of order regarding government property purchase statements
Honourable Member for Road North, what is your response to the Honourable Premier's statement in respect of her point of order?
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Clarification on date of referenced press conference
What date was the press conference that you're referring to? Just so that when she expands she can have a point of reference for herself?
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Clarification of timeline and requirements for referencing external statements
27 January 2026 predates the questions that were posed on our Hansard. The meeting was convened on the 10th of February 2026, after your reference to a press conference on the 27th of January 2026. Question at 10:33 AM. Question 3: What is …
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Speaker's guidance on factual submissions
I don't remember, and all members, I want people to submit on facts. I'm not going to entertain submissions on crystal balls because I don't have one.
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Clarification on distinction between allocation and expenditure
No, all I want to know is if you're making a statement and the point has been led from your leader. The suggestion was all day that there's a priority to spend this money on a house. If there's a priority to spend this money on a house, it'…
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Speaker clarifies the point of order and debate context
I don't remember for Road South. Do you have a problem with me exploring the point of order with the Honourable Member? He's not debating the Speaker; he's clarifying the point of order that he's answering. Honourable Member for Road North,…
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Request for response from Member for Sander Hill
Honourable Member for Sander Hill, your response?
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Speaker invites response to previous statement
You might want to let your colleague know that he will have his opportunity to submit. You are perfectly able to submit an answer on your own. Do you have a response to the Honourable Member's statement about the point you're making?
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Budget allocations and building purchase clarification
I did not report it. Honourable member for Sandy Hill, the response is that the honourable member for Road North feels that it's appropriate for him to say that your priorities are misplaced because it's in respect of the House that might l…
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Budget allocations and building purchase clarification
Do you find that objectionable if it's said in that way?
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Budget allocations and building purchase clarification
So the point he's only trying to make as we now see it, I think we are all going to agree, I think that the prorogation period, we kind of forgot that we cannot submit on hypotheticals. We are all going to agree that there's no house purcha…
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Budget allocations and building purchase clarification
We all want the same things, whether you think you're debating the Speaker or not. We're just trying to clarify that one. You know that I'm not going to let you submit on hypotheticals, but I understand the point you're making and I think t…
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Budget allocations and building purchase clarification
Remember now, we ended at a good place a while ago. Let's stay on that good place. If you're going to bring anything about press conferences in the future, you're going to have to bring the transcript for me because I don't watch any of the…
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Budget allocations and building purchase clarification
No, of course. But the press conference you're referring to, if I accept it because I haven't seen it, it was January and the answers that I have, I'm only going to go by what's in front of me. So in the future, you're perfectly fine to bri…
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Budget allocations and building purchase clarification
No, not figures. Speculating is getting you into problems today, but you're speculating.
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Budget allocations and building purchase clarification
Thank you, honourable Member. Does any other Member wish to speak? I recognize the Honourable member for Road South.
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Debate on Customs (Temporary Modification of Valuation of Import Duty) Act, 2026
Honourable Member, do you have any contribution in respect to the bill that is on the floor? If you do, I’d like you to get to those please. Thank you.
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Debate on Customs Temporary Modification of Valuation of Import Duty Bill 2026
Honourable Member, do you have any contribution in respect to the bill that is on the floor? If you do, I’d like you to get to those please. Thank you.
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Debate on Customs Temporary Modification of Valuation of Import Duty Bill 2026
No, no. If you have any contributions in respect to the bill, now would be a good time to get to them. You’ve had more than 45 minutes, and I know what I said. But you can get to your contributions now. Thank you. I Know, 45 minutes is way …
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Procedural Ruling on Standing Orders and Relevance in Debate
I read that because it is our Standing Orders that this House has adopted. The Honourable Member for Road South questioned whether the Speaker was permitted to limit or curtail some of his submissions. I want to read that rule into the reco…
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Customs Temporary Modification of Valuation of Import Duty Bill debate
Thank you, honorable Member. I invite the member to reply.
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Customs Temporary Modification of Valuation of Import Duty Bill - Second Reading Vote
Thank you, honorable Member. Honourable Members, the question is put that the Bill be read a second time. Those in favour say I. Those against say no. The I’s have it.
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Customs Temporary Modification of Valuation of Import Duty Bill - Committee Stage
Honourable Members, at this stage the House will resolve itself into a Committee of the whole, would the Members wish for a five-minute break, or would you want to press on and move forward? The House will resolve itself now into a Committe…
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Customs Temporary Modification of Valuation of Import Duty Bill - Committee Stage
I put the question honourable Members that clauses 1 through 5 do stand part of the Bill. Those in favour say I. Those opposed say no. The I’s have it. Clauses 1 through 5 stands part of the Bill.
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Customs Temporary Modification of Valuation of Import Duty Bill - Committee Stage
I put the question that the title and the enacting clause do stand part of the Bill. Those in favour say I. Those opposed say no. The I’s have it. The title and the enacting clause stands part of the Bill.
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Customs Temporary Modification of Valuation of Import Duty Bill - Committee Stage
The Committee has now concluded its consideration of this Bill. We will resume our sitting and I call upon the Honourable Premier to report.
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Customs Temporary Modification of Valuation of Import Duty Bill - Third Reading
I call upon the honourable mover.
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Customs Temporary Modification of Valuation of Import Duty Bill - Third Reading
Seconder.
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Customs Temporary Modification of Valuation of Import Duty Bill - Third Reading
Honourable Members, it has been moved and seconded that a bill shortly entitled a Bill for Customs Temporary Modification of Valuation of Import Duty Act, 2026 be read a third time and passed. Those in favour say I. Those opposed say no. Th…
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Customs Temporary Modification of Valuation of Import Duty Bill - Passage
Honourable Members, I declare that the Bill has passed and shall be titled Customs Temporary Modification of valuation of Import Duty Act, 2026. Thank you for your time and contributions today. We shall proceed with the order paper.
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Other orders of the day
Are there any other orders of the day? Hearing none, may I invite the mover to move for adjournment of this House.
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Adjournment
It has been moved and seconded that this honourable House stand adjourned until April 14th at 11am. Those in favour say I. Those opposed say no. The I’s have it. This House stands adjourned. Thank you Members.
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Nineteenth Meeting of the First Session of the Thirteenth Anguilla House of Assembly, 2026 · 4 Mar 2026
Opening and Prayers
Good morning, Honourable Members. I call upon the Honourable Member Hodge to open us in a word of prayer, please.
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Opening and Prayers
Amen. Thank you. Members you may be seated.
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Confirmation of Minutes
Members, I know that you may not have had time to read because these would have been published later yesterday. There are minutes before you dated 3rd March.
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Confirmation of Minutes
Please indicate if there are any amendments or corrections to the minutes.
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Confirmation of Minutes
I do wish from my own position to indicate that member Jeison Bryan had indicated by e-mail prior that he would have been absent, and I inadvertently forgot to mention it. So, if the minutes can reflect that he was absent with apologies yes…
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Confirmation of Minutes
Hearing no amendments or corrections, may I invite a mover to confirm the minutes and a seconder, please.
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Confirmation of Minutes
Thank you, honourable Members, it has been moved and seconded that the minutes are confirmed. Those in favour say aye, those opposed say no. The ayes have it.
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Announcements and Prorogation Notice
I crave your indulgence. I'm just pulling up a notice. I do have apologies from the Honourable Leader of Opposition in respect of his absence. I have continued apologies from the Honourable Member for West End and the Honourable Single Isla…
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Social Security Amendment Act 2026 - Second Reading
I invite the mover of the bill.
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Social Security Amendment Act 2026 - Second Reading
Is there a seconder in respect of the bill being read a second time?
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Social Security Amendment Act 2026 - Second Reading
And I call upon the mover to outline the objects and reasons of the bill.
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Social Security Amendment Act 2026 - Second Reading
I apologize, my mic was off. The floor is now open for any contributions of any Members in respect to the general merits and principles of the Social Security Amendment Act 2026. Does any Member wish to speak?
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Social Security Amendment Act 2026 - Second Reading
The Chair recognizes the Honourable Member for Valley North.
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Social Security Amendment Act 2026 - Second Reading
Thank you, Honourable Member. The Chair recognizes Honourable Member Hodge.
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Social Security Amendment Act 2026 - Second Reading and Committee Stage
Thank you, honourable Member. Does any other Member wish to speak to the amendment?
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Social Security Amendment Act 2026 - Second Reading and Committee Stage
If there are no other contributions, I shall put the question. The question is that the bill shortly entitled the Social Security Amendment Act, 2026 be read a second time and committed. Those in favor say aye.
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Social Security Amendment Act 2026 - Second Reading and Committee Stage
Those opposed say no.
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Social Security Amendment Act 2026 - Second Reading and Committee Stage
The ayes have it. I did overlook the Premier's response, I suspect you're OK. My apologies.
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Social Security Amendment Act 2026 - Committee Stage
This House shall now resolve itself into a committee of the whole to consider the Bill clause by clause.
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Social Security Amendment Act 2026 - Committee Stage
I put the question, honourable Members, that Clauses 1 to 8 of the amendment.
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Social Security Amendment Act 2026 - Committee Stage
Oh, OK. Do you have any other questions that you can put before and hold those until the honourable Attorney General comes back perhaps?
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Social Security Amendment Act 2026 - Committee Stage
Well, how about this? Let's put the question and let's hear what it is. Now we can determine who's appropriate to answer it.
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Social Security Amendment Act 2026 - Committee Stage
So, while the honourable Attorney General was walking in, the honourable member for Road North had indicated that there would be a question in respect of the amendment to the existing section 6. He wasn't sure if it was a question that woul…
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Social Security Amendment Act 2026 - Committee Stage
You didn't understand the question. Is the question whether or not there's a cap on the time that they can be appointed for?
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Social Security Amendment Act 2026 - Committee Stage
I think it's clear what the question is. I will allow one at a time so that we can ensure that the public follows. So, the honorable Attorney General first will address. You can proceed.
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Social Security Amendment Act 2026 - Committee Stage
Are there any other questions in respect of clauses 1 to 8 that is before us for consideration?
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Social Security Amendment Act 2026 - Committee Stage
If there are no further questions, I put the question to the members that clauses 1 to 8 do stand part of the amendment Bill. Those in favor say aye, Those opposed say no. The ayes have it.
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Social Security Amendment Act 2026 - Committee Stage
I put the question that the title and the enacting clause do stand part of this bill. Those in favor say aye.
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Social Security Amendment Act 2026 - Committee Stage
Those opposed say no.
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Social Security Amendment Act 2026 - Committee Stage
That completes consideration. I invite the mover to report.
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Social Security Amendment Act 2026 - Third Reading Preparation
Noted Honourable Member, the Bill is ready for its third reading.
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Social Security Amendment Act 2026 - Third Reading
I invite the mover.
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Social Security Amendment Act 2026 - Third Reading
Let's move a motion that the bill be read a third time and passed and then a seconder.
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Social Security Amendment Act 2026 - Third Reading
Is there a seconder?
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Social Security Amendment Act 2026 - Third Reading
Honourable Members, it has been moved and seconded that a bill shortly entitled a Social Security Amendment Act 2026 be passed. Those in favor say aye.
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Social Security Amendment Act 2026 - Third Reading
Those opposed say no. The ayes have it.
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Anguilla Special Trust Act 2026 - Second Reading
I invite the Mover of the Bill to move a motion in respect of the Anguilla Special Trust Act 2026.
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Anguilla Special Trust Act 2026 - Second Reading
Is there a seconder?
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Anguilla Special Trust Act 2026 - Second Reading
It has been moved and seconded that a bill shortly entitled the Anguilla Special Trust Act 2026 be read a second time. Those in favor say aye, those opposed say no. The ayes have it.
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Anguilla Special Trust Act 2026 - Debate and Committee Preparation
I do consult with our clerk. In respect of our invitee, we've invited Miss Tina Bryan from the Anguilla Financial Services Commission to brief us as it relates to the bill. However, the appropriate time which we've discussed will be during …
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Anguilla Special Trust Act 2026 - Debate and Committee Preparation
Are the members amenable to that approach?
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Anguilla Special Trust Act 2026 - Debate
OK, the floor is now open for debate or contributions in respect of the Anguilla Special Trust Act 2026. Does any member wish to speak?
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Anguilla Special Trust Act 2026 - Debate
I recognize the Honourable Minister of Finance.
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Anguilla Special Trust Act 2026 - Debate
In respect of the objects and reasons, that is. I'm not sure if any member would want to speak to it any further.
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Anguilla Special Trust Act 2026 - Debate
And hearing no further contributions, I do believe if you wish to make a response notwithstanding that there hadn't been any contributions, it is entirely up to you or you may move a motion accordingly.
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Anguilla Special Trust Act 2026 - Second Reading Motion
That's correct.
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Anguilla Special Trust Act 2026 - Committee Stage Opening
Yes, that's correct. So, it had been moved prior. So, it's been moved and seconded that the bill shortly entitled the Anguilla Special Trust Act 2026 be read a second time and committed to the committee for the whole. Those in favor say aye…
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Anguilla Special Trust Act 2026 - Committee Stage Opening
You've been overruled Mr. Proctor. Let's proceed.
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Anguilla Special Trust Act 2026 - Committee Stage Opening
Let's proceed. We'll have Miss Bryan join us and just give a brief of what the bill is and then you put questions if there are any during the committee stage.
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Anguilla Special Trust Act 2026 - Committee Stage Briefing
You may be seated, Miss Bryan.
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Anguilla Special Trust Act 2026 - Committee Stage Q&A
Thank you, Miss Bryan, and we thank you for coming on very short notice as well. Are there any questions that you would wish for, any guidance or assistance while we have Miss Bryan?
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Anguilla Special Trust Act 2026 - Committee Stage Q&A
Thank you, Honourable Member. Thank you, Miss Bryan. Are there any other questions?
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Anguilla Special Trust Act 2026 - Committee Stage Q&A
Miss Bryan, do you have anything else to add or are we ok to proceed, Madam Clerk?
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Anguilla Special Trust Act 2026 - Committee Stage Clauses 1-7
Honourable Members, I put the question to you. That clauses one through seven do stand part of this Bill.
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Anguilla Special Trust Act 2026 - Committee Stage Clauses 1-7
Those in favor say aye, those opposed say no. The ayes have it.
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Anguilla Special Trust Act 2026 - Committee Stage Clauses 8-20
I put the question, Honourable Members, that clauses 8 to 20 do stand part of this Bill. Those in favor say aye. Those opposed say no. The ayes have it.
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Anguilla Special Trust Act 2026 - Committee Stage Clauses 21-34
Honourable Members, I put the question that clauses 21 to 34 do stand part of this Bill. Those in favor say aye. Those opposed say no. The ayes have it.
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Anguilla Special Trust Act 2026 - Committee Stage Schedule
I put the question, Honourable Members, that the schedule stands part of this bill. Those in favor say aye. Those opposed say no. The ayes have it.
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Anguilla Special Trust Act 2026 - Committee Stage Title and Enacting Clause
I put the question that the title and the enacting clause stand part of this bill. Those in favor say aye. Those opposed say no. The ayes have it.
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Anguilla Special Trust Act 2026 - Committee Report Preparation
The House now resumes its sitting and I call upon the member to report.
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Anguilla Special Trust Act 2026 - Third Reading
Invite the mover.
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Anguilla Special Trust Act 2026 - Third Reading
Honourable Members, it has been moved and seconded that a bill shortly entitled as Anguilla Special Trust Act 2026 be read a third time and pass. Those in favor say aye, those opposed say no. The ayes have it. I call upon the clerk to read …
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Anguilla Special Trust Act 2026 - Third Reading
I hereby declare honourable Members that the Bill has been read a third time and passed and declared the Anguilla Special Trust Act 2026.
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Anguilla Special Trust Act 2026 - Third Reading
Thank you for your contributions, Miss Bryan.
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Announcements and Prorogation Notice
Members, there was one announcement that I did omit inadvertently and it relates to the Honourable Member for Valley South who will be attending the 74th Westminster Seminar on Effective Parliaments which will be held from March 9th to 13th…
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Adjournment Motion
It has been moved and seconded that this honorable House stands adjourned Sine Die. Thank you, Members, for your contribution during the session.
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Eighteenth Meeting of the First Session of Thirteenth Assembly · 3 Mar 2026
prayers
Thank you Chaplain. Members, you may take your seat.
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opening announcements
First, let me apologise to the members and to the listening public for our late start. We were slightly delayed by our YouTube connection. I believe the YouTube will be down, but the viewing public can view at the Facebook page, the Governm…
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confirmation of minutes
Members, you have before you the minutes.
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confirmation of minutes
Of the 17th meeting of the Fourth session of the 13th Anguilla House of Assembly.
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confirmation of minutes
The minutes are dated the 26th February 2026 where we started at 10 AM. Are there any amendments to the minutes?
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confirmation of minutes
Hearing no amendments, I invite a mover to move that the minutes be confirmed as circulated.
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confirmation of minutes
Thank you, member. Is there a seconder?
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confirmation of minutes
Thank you member. It has been moved and seconded that the minutes dated 26th February 2026 be confirmed as circulated. Those in favor say aye.
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confirmation of minutes
Those opposed say no. The ayes have it. Minutes confirmed.
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oath of allegiance
I invite the honourable Deputy Governor, Acting Doctor Richardson-Lake.
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oath of allegiance
I Bonnie Richardson-Lake, do swear that I will be faithful and bear the true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles the Third, his heirs and successors according to the law, so help me God.
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oath of allegiance
Of course, Dr. Richardson Lake is no stranger to us, so I don't welcome her as a new member, but I thank her for her continued service in the role.
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announcements and apologies
Where we have announcements just in respect of our minutes for the 26th of February, I wanted to indicate that the honourable Attorney General had made apologies for her late arrival on the last occasion. So, if that could be noted in the r…
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motions - introduction
Honourable Members, we do have two motions before us. I believe those are the honourable Premier's motions and we can adopt the same procedure as it relates to the preamble. You may proceed.
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Motion 4 of 2026 - Customs Duty and Tax Exemption
Is there a seconder for the motion?
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Motion 4 of 2026 - Customs Duty and Tax Exemption
It has been moved and seconded.
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Motion 4 of 2026 - Customs Duty and Tax Exemption
You may proceed.
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Motion 4 of 2026 - Customs Duty and Tax Exemption - debate
Thank you, Honourable Member. The floor is open for debate and contributions in respect of Motion 4 of 2026, Customs duty and tax exemption in relation to International Motors Limited.
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Motion 4 of 2026 - Customs Duty and Tax Exemption - debate
Does any member wish to speak there to?
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Motion 4 of 2026 - Customs Duty and Tax Exemption - debate
There are no contributions, Honourable Member, you may reply or you may ask that I put it to the vote.
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Motion 4 of 2026 - Customs Duty and Tax Exemption - conclusion
Thank you, Member. It has been moved and seconded.
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Motion 4 of 2026 - Customs Duty and Tax Exemption - conclusion
That Motion 4 of 2026 be made a resolution of this honorable House. Those in favor say aye.
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Motion 4 of 2026 - Customs Duty and Tax Exemption - conclusion
Those opposed say no.
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Motion 4 of 2026 - Customs Duty and Tax Exemption - result
The ayes have it. Motion 4 of 2026 is carried.
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Motion 5 of 2026 - Customs Duty and Tax Exemption Regulations
You may proceed.
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Motion 5 of 2026 - Customs Duty and Tax Exemption Regulations
Is there a seconder?
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Motion 5 of 2026 - Customs Duty and Tax Exemption Regulations
It has been moved and seconded that the Motion 5 of 2026 be presented to this House. Are there any contributions and respect to it?
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Motion 5 of 2026 - Customs Duty and Tax Exemption Regulations
The honourable Premier has already set out the schedule that accompanies the motion, and the preamble is identical to the motion before.
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Motion 5 of 2026 - Customs Duty and Tax Exemption Regulations
The motion is in relation to community outreach activity by the National Commercial Bank of Anguilla Limited. Does any member wish to speak to the motion?
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Motion 5 of 2026 - Customs Duty and Tax Exemption Regulations
Hearing no contributions, I invite the mover to present for a vote.
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Motion 5 of 2026 - Customs Duty and Tax Exemption Regulations - result
Thank you. Honourable Member, it has been moved and seconded that Motion 5 of 2026, a customs duty and tax exemption motion in respect of the National Commercial Bank of Anguilla Limited be carried. Those in favor say aye. Those opposed say…
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Motion 5 of 2026 - Customs Duty and Tax Exemption for National Commercial Bank of Anguilla Limited
Thank you. Honourable Member, it has been moved and seconded that Motion 5 of 2026, a customs duty and tax exemption motion in respect of the National Commercial Bank of Anguilla Limited be carried. Those in favor say aye. Those opposed say…
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Social Security Amendment Act 2026 - First Reading
I invite the Mover of the Bill to present.
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Social Security Amendment Act 2026 - First Reading
At this stage, just a mover and the seconder. So, is there a seconder in respect of the Social Security Amendment Act? I recognize the honourable Member Hodge.
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Social Security Amendment Act 2026 - First Reading
Yes, it has been moved and seconded that a bill shortly entitled Social Security Amendment Act 2026 be read a first time. Those in favor say aye. Those opposed say no. The ayes have it. I call upon the clerk to read the bill for the first t…
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Social Security Amendment Act 2026 - First Reading
I declare that the bill has been read a first time.
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Anguilla Special Trust Act 2026 - First Reading
And by the honourable premier to present the Anguilla Special Trust Act 2026.
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Anguilla Special Trust Act 2026 - First Reading
Is there a seconder in respect of the Anguilla Special Trust Act?
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Anguilla Special Trust Act 2026 - First Reading
It has been moved and seconded that the Anguilla Special Trust Act 2026 be read a first time. Those in favor say aye.
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Anguilla Special Trust Act 2026 - First Reading
Those opposed say no. The ayes have it.
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Anguilla Special Trust Act 2026 - First Reading
I call upon the clerk to read the bill a first time.
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Anguilla Special Trust Act 2026 - First Reading
I declare that the bill has been read a first time.
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Other Orders of the Day
I'd like to take this opportunity to welcome our honourable Premier from her representation last week, I believe, and I am going to open the floor for any orders of the day that any Member would wish to speak to.
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Other Orders of the Day
Thank you. Are there any other members that wish to speak?
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Adjournment
Is there a seconder to adjourn to tomorrow at 11:30 AM?
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Adjournment
OK, it has been moved and seconded that this House stands adjourned to tomorrow at 11:30 AM. Those in favor say aye.
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Adjournment
Those opposed say no, the ayes have it. This House stands adjourned until tomorrow the 4th of March at 11:30 AM.
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Sixteenth Meeting of the First Session of Thirteenth Assembly · 24 Feb 2026
Opening and prayer
Good afternoon, members. I invite our Honorable Deputy Clerk to open us in a word of prayer, please.
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Opening and prayer
And bless our staff. You forgot to bless yourselves. Thank you for that prayer. You may be seated.
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Confirmation of minutes
Members, you should have before you the minutes of the 15th session.
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Confirmation of minutes
Are there any amendments or corrections to these minutes?
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Confirmation of minutes
Hearing no amendments or corrections, I invite a Member to move that the minutes be confirmed as circulated.
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Confirmation of minutes
Thank you, it has been moved and seconded that the minutes as circulated be confirmed. Those in favour say aye.
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Confirmation of minutes
Those opposed say no. The ayes have it.
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Announcements
I do wish to inform the Members that we have received apologies for the absence of the Member from Sandy Hill, the Honourable Premier, Member for Island Harbour, the Honourable Leader of Opposition and the Member for West End who are on dut…
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Motion 2/2026-1/13/HOA Customs Duty and Tax Exemption Regulations 2026
I invite the mover to present the motion. Motion 2/2026.
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Motion 2/2026-1/13/HOA Customs Duty and Tax Exemption Regulations 2026
I recognize the Honourable Single Island Wide Electoral District Member Hodge.
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Motion 2/2026-1/13/HOA Customs Duty and Tax Exemption Regulations 2026
Thank you, Honourable Member. Is there a seconder to second this motion?
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Motion 2/2026-1/13/HOA Customs Duty and Tax Exemption Regulations 2026
I recognize the Honourable Member for Road South as the seconder. The floor is now open for contributions or debate on the motion. Does any member wish to contribute? Does anyone wish to contribute on the motion before the floor? If not, I …
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Motion 2/2026-1/13/HOA Customs Duty and Tax Exemption Regulations 2026
Thank you, Honourable Member. It has been moved and seconded that Motion 2/2026-1/13 HOA Customs Duty and Tax Exemption Regulations 2026, in favor of Vernon L Webster, may pass as a resolution of this House. Those in favor say aye.
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Motion 2/2026-1/13/HOA Customs Duty and Tax Exemption Regulations 2026
Those opposed say no. The ayes have it. Motion 2/2026 is now a resolution of this House.
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Department of Water Services (Amendment) Act 2026 - First Reading
I invite the mover of the bill for Department of Water Services (Amendment) Act 2026. I recognize the Honourable Member Hodge proceed.
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Department of Water Services (Amendment) Act 2026 - First Reading
Is there a seconder?
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Department of Water Services (Amendment) Act 2026 - First Reading
I recognize the Honourable Member for Road South. It has been moved and seconded that a bill shortly entitled Department of Water Services Amendment Act, 2026 be read a first time. Those in favor say aye, those opposed say no. The ayes have…
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Department of Water Services (Amendment) Act 2026 - First Reading
I declare that the bill has been read a first time.
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Other orders of the day
Are there any other orders of the day?
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Other orders of the day
Hearing no orders, I invite the clerk to proceed.
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Adjournment
I Invite the Member to move for an adjournment.
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Adjournment
It has been moved and seconded that this honorable House be adjourned until Thursday, the 26th of February at 10 AM. Those in favor say aye, those opposed say no. The ayes have it. This House stands adjourned until Thursday at 10 AM.
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Fifteenth Meeting of the First Session of Thirteenth Assembly · 10 Feb 2026
Opening of proceedings
Good morning, Honourable Members. I call upon the Chaplain.
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Thanks for prayer
Pastor, we are so grateful and heartened for your words of comfort, assurance and guidance today. Thank you for answering our call to pray and open the proceedings today. You may be seated members.
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Confirmation of minutes
Good morning, Honourable Members, before you are the minutes of the 13th Session. Are there any corrections or amendments to the minutes? Any amendments, hearing no amendments, may invite a member to move that the minutes be confirmed.
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Confirmation of minutes
Thank you, member. Is there a seconder?
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Confirmation of minutes
Thank you. It has been moved and seconded that the minutes that are circulated dated 13th January 2026 be confirmed. Those in favor say aye, those opposed say no. The ayes have it.
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Announcements
By way of announcements I have apologies from the Honourable Member for Island Harbour. He sends his apologies for his absence. I don't believe there are any other apologies. If none, you may proceed, Mr. Proctor.
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Questions to ministers
Honourable Member, you may proceed with your questions. Your questions have been put to the Honourable Member for Sandy Hill. Has the Honourable Member for Sandy Hill received the questions in advance? You may proceed.
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Point of order on relevance of reply
Beg your pardon, member, Which rule?
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Point of order on relevance of reply
Okay, a reply should be confined to the points contained in the question, with such explanation only as will render the reply intelligible and may, with the consent of the Assembly, be taken as read. Okay, so Member for Sandy Hill, your res…
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Point of order on relevance of reply
Member for Road North, can you remind me at which part of the response that you found objectionable in terms of your point of order, what was the statement that was being made at the at the point?
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Point of order on relevance of reply
No, sorry. What was the point that you raised that point of order at, I was trying to figure out which point was objectionable?
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Point of order on relevance of reply
No, remember, it's actually that I don't remember. That's why, I don't remember at which what was being said at the moment that caused you to raise an objection.
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Point of order on relevance of reply
I have it. Will the Premier state whether the government has purchased a property in the United Kingdom? If so, the completion date and if not, whether a site has been identified and the general location subject to commercial confidentialit…
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Point of order on relevance of reply
Wait, wait, wait, wait. Let me address what the Honourable Member has said. So, when the Honourable Member started, there was a point that she had asked if she should deal with all of the questions. Now I understand why because I'm now read…
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Management of parliamentary questions and responses
Let me address what the Honourable Member has said. When the Honourable Member started, she asked if she should deal with all of the questions. Now I understand why, because I'm reading the questions and looking at the responses. The second…
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Management of parliamentary questions and responses
No, let's focus on, you're actually helping me manage this morning's process. What I'm saying is that your second question is about the intended purpose of the property. I agree that some parts of this answer are not relevant to this questi…
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Management of parliamentary questions and responses
The difficulty I'm having, Honourable Member for Road North, is that, for example, your question 5 was about whether a cost benefit analysis was conducted comparing purchase versus lease and rent options. Another question is about the total…
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Management of parliamentary questions and responses
When we ask questions and they're answered very narrowly, it's too narrow. Now we're asking questions and they're answered too broadly and it's too broad, and I have the task of balancing. Based on the questions that follow, there's no harm…
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Management of parliamentary questions and responses
I think the way we were going is fine. What you've highlighted is important, but I'm conscious that the public would want to know and I don't want to limit the response if it's relevant information to subsequent questions.
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Management of parliamentary questions and responses
Proceed. You know why I laugh, right? Because this is the rules of both sides. I asked when I first came into this House if you wished to change the way you've done it in the past, where the answers are handed after the response, and the an…
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Management of parliamentary questions and responses
If they were short answers. I'm not changing the rules unless this House votes to change the rules.
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Management of parliamentary questions and responses
Until both sides have a meet and greet and discuss how you will deal with questions and answers, I'm not changing how you've done it historically, which was you asked the question, the member answers it, and then they hand you thereafter. I…
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Management of parliamentary questions and responses
But I'm sure over coffee you can all agree that maybe this might be time to change it so that you can actually follow and we can see where you left off. Honourable member, proceed with your response to question #1.
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UK office property acquisition - Question 2
Honourable Member, your question 2. I'm supposing you don't have any supplemental questions from the preamble. Proceeding to question 2.
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UK office property acquisition - Question 2
Any supplemental questions? Member.
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UK office property acquisition - Question 3
OK, please proceed.
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UK property acquisition - Executive Council approval and documentation
Yeah, sure. Proceed.
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UK property acquisition - supplemental questions
Any supplemental questions? Member. You may proceed.
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Customs Duty and Tax Exemption Motion 1/2026 - Introduction
I invite the Member, the mover of this motion, Motion 1 of 2026. I recognize the Honourable Member for Sandy Hill.
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Customs Duty and Tax Exemption Motion 1/2026 - Seconding
Is there a seconder?
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Customs Duty and Tax Exemption Motion 1/2026 - Debate
Thank you, Honourable Members. Honourable Member, do you wish to speak to the resolution?
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Customs Duty and Tax Exemption Motion for Anguilla Cricket Association
Thank you, Honourable Member. Does any Member wish to speak to the motion that is on the floor? I recognize the Honourable Member from West End.
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Customs Duty and Tax Exemption Motion for Anguilla Cricket Association
Thank you, Honourable Member. Does any other Member wish to speak? I recognise the Single Island Wide Electoral District Member Brian.
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Customs Duty and Tax Exemption Motion for Anguilla Cricket Association
Does any other member wish to speak? If not, I invite the mover to reply and then I will put the question.
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Customs Duty and Tax Exemption Motion for Anguilla Cricket Association
Thank you, Honourable member. It has been moved and seconded that a motion, Motion 1/2026-1/13 House of Assembly, Customs Duty and Tax Exemption Motion Regulations, 2026 be passed as a resolution of this House. Those in favor say aye, those…
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Committee of the Whole and Strategic Plan for Bill Consideration
Honourable Members, you will recall on the last occasion this House did resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole and we continue in the Committee of the Whole House. I, however, wanted to place on record my appreciation for the public…
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Committee of the Whole - Modernization and Public Engagement
Honourable Members, you will recall on the last occasion this House did resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole and we continue in the Committee of the whole House. I, however, wanted to place on record my appreciation for the public…
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Committee of the Whole - Introduction of Public Officers and Questions
You may be seated. This House resumes its committee. I welcome our public officers, and just so that we are informed as to who is with us today I'd like to welcome the Registrar of Lands, Miss Angela Hughes, who is attending on behalf of th…
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Committee of the Whole - Questions to Panel
Are there any questions that any Member would wish to direct and respond in relation to the response?
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Port Nimara Berth Slips Act - legislative approach for future marinas
No, I looked up too. I heard something and didn't know where it came from. I want to at least safeguard the CPC. These are hypotheticals. Remember our question. But still good dialogue. The questions are based on what is before us. I see th…
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Port Nimara Berth Slips Act - legislative approach for future marinas
No, it's actually fine. I didn't curtail that on any strict thing because I recognize that people appreciate and are listening and appreciate understanding. I'm learning things. Everybody's learning things. That is the purpose of the proces…
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Port Nimara Marina Anguilla Berth Slips Bill - Committee Stage
Member, we're in committee on the bill. After we go on coffee break, let's talk about that point. I think it was Miss Fleming that I was speaking about the rule and the importance of the rule in your understanding that it's relevant to this…
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Port Nimara Marina Anguilla Berth Slips Bill - Committee Stage
OK, but I don't think anyone on the panel is able to speak to that.
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Port Nimara Marina Anguilla Berth Slips Bill - Committee Stage
Oh, the question is put to the Honourable Deputy Governor?
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Port Nimara Marina Anguilla Berth Slips Bill - Committee Stage
Honourable Deputy, do you need to be rescued or will you answer your cousin? Answer your cousin.
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Port Nimara Marina Anguilla Berth Slips Bill - Committee Stage
Well, you know you'll have him here again. You can put the question to him again. I'll allow it since it's on record now, but I recognize it's connected to the bill. That's what you're saying. OK, proceed.
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Port Nimara Marina Anguilla Berth Slips Bill - Committee Stage
Thank you for your questions. Are there any other questions?
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Port Nimara Marina Anguilla Berth Slips Bill - Committee Stage
Thank you. Does any other Member wish to put any questions? If not, we can proceed with considering the bill. Any other questions? Does the panel wish to share anything else? If not, I will speak on behalf of the members on both sides and t…
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Port Nimara Marina Anguilla Berth Slips Bill - Committee Stage
At this stage, I call upon the Clerk to proceed.
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Port Nimara Marina Anguilla Berth Slips Bill - Committee Stage
Members, I put the question that clauses 1 to 9 do stand part of this bill. Those in favor say aye. Those opposed say no. The ayes have it.
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Port Nimara Marina Anguilla Berth Slips Bill - Committee Stage
I put the question that Schedule 1 stands part of this bill. Those in favor say aye, those opposed say no. The ayes have it.
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Port Nimara Marina Anguilla Berth Slips Bill - Committee Stage
Before you Members is a bill with a second schedule. Schedule 2, it is the Port Nimara Berth Slips site plan. I put the question that this forms part of the Bill. Those in favour say aye, those opposed say no. The ayes have it.
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Port Nimara Marina Anguilla Berth Slips Bill - Committee Stage
Members.
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Port Nimara Marina Anguilla Berth Slips Bill - Committee Stage
Do we have a seconder in respect of the motion before us to amend the title to reflect Port Nimara Marina Anguilla Berth Slips Act 2026 as opposed to 2025?
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Port Nimara Marina Anguilla Berth Slips Bill - Committee Stage
Thank you for seconding. It has been moved and seconded that the title be amended to reflect 2026 as opposed to 2025. Those in favor say aye, those opposed say no, the ayes have it. I therefore put the question that the title now shall stan…
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Port Nimara Marina Anguilla Berth Slips Bill - Committee Stage
I put the question that the enacting clause at Page 1 of this bill stands part of the bill. Those in favor say aye, those opposed say no. The ayes have it. The house now resumes its sitting. I will allow our panel to discharge. They can sta…
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Port Nimara Marina Anguilla Berth Slips Bill - Third Reading
Thank you, Honourable Member. It has been reported that the Bill has passed through the committee stage with one amendment, that the name now reflects 2026. I call upon the Clerk to read the Bill.
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Port Nimara Marina Anguilla Berth Slips Bill - Third Reading
Seconder.
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Port Nimara Marina Anguilla Berth Slips Bill - Third Reading
I put the question; it has been moved and seconded that the bill shortly entitled Port Nimara Marina Anguilla Berth Slips Act 2026 be read a third time and passed. Those in favor say aye, those opposed say no. The ayes have it.
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Port Nimara Marina Anguilla Berth Slips Act 2026 - Third Reading and Passage
I put the question; it has been moved and seconded that the bill shortly entitled Port Nimara Marina Anguilla Berth Slips Act 2026 be read a third time and passed. Those in favor say aye, those opposed say no. The ayes have it.
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Port Nimara Marina Anguilla Berth Slips Act 2026 - Passage
I hereby declare that the bill has been read a third time and passed and that it shall be titled a Bill for Port Nimara Anguilla Berth Slips Act 2026. Thank you, Members, Thank you to the officers and the clerk may proceed.
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Adjournment Motion
I do invite members to make any submissions or representations in respect of any other orders of the day, If there are none, then I invite a Member to move that this Honourable House stands adjourned to its next sitting.
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Adjournment Motion
OK. Well, You'll second, I'm sure, Honourable Premier.
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Adjournment Motion
We'll adjourn and then we'll address the date. Do I have a seconder to adjourn to the 24th of February?
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Adjournment Motion
Thank you. It has been moved and seconded that this Honourable House stands adjourned until the 24th of February, 2026, at 10 AM. Those in favor say aye, those opposed say no. The ayes have it. This Honourable House stands adjourned.
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