Official Govt & Legal Notices For Sept 1 2021

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Sept 1] include multiple large group exemptions and acting appointments.

Large Group Exemption Bermuda Power Boat Racing At Cross Island Dockyard

• Notice Type: Government Notice
• Notice Sub Type: Public Notification
• Notice ID: GN0858/2021
• Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level
• Publication Date: 01 September 2021

Public Health [Covid-19 Emergency Powers] [Phased Re-Opening] Regulations 2021 Large Group Exemption

Whereas the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport considers that Janae Nesbitt of The Bermuda Power Boat Association is justifying an exemption from the prohibition in regulation 5[5] of the Public Health [Covid-19 Emergency Powers] [Phased Re-Opening] Regulations 2021 on groups of more than 50 persons assembling;

Now therefore, the Minister grants an exemption under regulation 5[5] of those Regulations to Janae Nesbitt of 26 Orchard Grove, Pembroke HM16, permitting a gathering of 500 persons to assemble for the purposes of Bermuda Power Boat Racing at Cross Island Dockyard on 26 September 2021 at 9am to 5pm, at Cross Island, Dockyard, 6 Clock Tower Parade, Sandys MA01, subject to the standard large group conditions below:

Standard Large Group Conditions:

• The number of attendees at any event cannot exceed 50% of the normal capacity at any indoor or outdoor setting. ‘Attendees’ include hosts, organizers, staff, volunteers, players, coaches, officials, spectators and vendors.

• The use of SafeKey is required for all attendees at any gathering of 51 persons or more. Attendees’ SafeKeys must be checked against a valid ID with name and date of birth, and be verified on https://verify.gov.bm/ prior to entry, per guidance at https://www.gov.bm/safekey.

• Masks must be worn indoors and outdoors by staff and patrons if 6 foot distancing cannot be maintained, unless eating or drinking, or with members of one household or during physical exertion, per Public Health Guidelines at: www.gov.bm/mask-guidance

• Contact tracing details must be collected from all attendees including full name, date and time of visit, phone and email in case there is a positive case in attendance.

• Signage must be available throughout indoor and outdoor settings encouraging physical distancing and indoor mask wearing.

• Marshalls must be deployed at the rate of 1 Marshall per 50 attendees, in particular at the entrance, bathrooms, food and drink vending, and narrow and enclosed areas to enforce 6 foot distancing, hand hygiene and mask wearing. Marshalls can include staff, volunteers and security.

• Sanitizing stations must be available at the entrance of any indoor setting and on tables and bar counters.

• Lines for food, drinks and bathrooms must be marked to ensure 6 feet a distance between each person waiting in line.

• Staff should complete the online Infection Prevention Control training available at: www.gov.bm/infection-prevention-and-control-training

• Food and beverage vendors must comply with Environmental Health licensing and food hygiene regulations and requirements.

• Employees must be screened for signs/symptoms of Covid-19 at the start of their shift. Sick employees must be directed to stay home or immediately go home if they feel or appear sick.

• Adhere to cleaning and disinfecting Public Health guidelines at: https://www.gov.bm/covid-19-guidance-events-and-gatherings

• WeHealth is strongly encouraged as it will help contain an outbreak in case of a positive case at any event whether above or below the permitted number.

• A copy of this “Letter of no objection” for the Large Group gathering and the conditions must be posted at the entrance and clearly visible and kept on file to be made available upon request

The Ministry of Youth, Culture and Sport reserves the right to withdraw the permission to have more than the permitted number of persons assembled at the event without notice or cost to the Bermuda Government subject to the status of Covid-19 in the local community.

The Bermuda Police Service and Officials from the Ministries of National Security, Health and Youth, Culture and Sport have right to attend and observe compliance of the conditions as prescribed above.

Dr. The Honourable Ernest G. Peets, JP

Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport

1 September 2021

Large Group Exemption Chamber Of Commerce Golf Classic

• Notice Type: Government Notice
• Notice Sub Type: Public Notification
• Notice ID: GN0857/2021
• Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level
• Publication Date: 01 September 2021

Public Health [Covid-19 Emergency Powers] [Phased Re-Opening] Regulations 2021 Large Group Exemption

Whereas the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport considers that Kendaree Burgess and Nijah Dyer of the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce are justifying an exemption from the prohibition in regulation 5[5] of the Public Health [Covid-19 Emergency Powers] [Phased Re-Opening] Regulations 2021 on groups of more than 50 persons assembling;

Now therefore, the Minister grants an exemption under regulation 5[5] of those Regulations to Kendaree Burgess and Nijah Dyer of the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce, 1 Point Pleasant Road, City of Hamilton HM11, permitting a gathering of 100 persons to assemble for the purposes of the Chamber of Commerce 17th Annual Golf Classic on 1 October 2021 at 1:00pm to 7:00pm, at The St. Regis Hotel & Five Forts Golf Course, 34 Coot Pond Road, St. George’s GE03, subject to the standard large group conditions below.

Standard Large Group Conditions:

• The number of attendees at any event cannot exceed 50% of the normal capacity at any indoor or outdoor setting. ‘Attendees’ include hosts, organizers, staff, volunteers, players, coaches, officials, spectators and vendors.

• The use of SafeKey is required for all attendees at any gathering of 51 persons or more. Attendees’ SafeKeys must be checked against a valid ID with name and date of birth, and be verified on https://verify.gov.bm/ prior to entry, per guidance at https://www.gov.bm/safekey.

• Masks must be worn indoors and outdoors by staff and patrons if 6 foot distancing cannot be maintained, unless eating or drinking, or with members of one household or during physical exertion, per Public Health Guidelines at: www.gov.bm/mask-guidance

• Contact tracing details must be collected from all attendees including full name, date and time of visit, phone and email in case there is a positive case in attendance.

• Signage must be available throughout indoor and outdoor settings encouraging physical distancing and indoor mask wearing.

• Marshalls must be deployed at the rate of 1 Marshall per 50 attendees, in particular at the entrance, bathrooms, food and drink vending, and narrow and enclosed areas to enforce 6 foot distancing, hand hygiene and mask wearing. Marshalls can include staff, volunteers and security.

• Sanitizing stations must be available at the entrance of any indoor setting and on tables and bar counters.

• Lines for food, drinks and bathrooms must be marked to ensure 6 feet a distance between each person waiting in line.

• Staff should complete the online Infection Prevention Control training available at: www.gov.bm/infection-prevention-and-control-training

• Food and beverage vendors must comply with Environmental Health licensing and food hygiene regulations and requirements.

• Employees must be screened for signs/symptoms of Covid-19 at the start of their shift. Sick employees must be directed to stay home or immediately go home if they feel or appear sick.

• Adhere to cleaning and disinfecting Public Health guidelines at: https://www.gov.bm/covid-19-guidance-events-and-gatherings

• WeHealth is strongly encouraged as it will help contain an outbreak in case of a positive case at any event whether above or below the permitted number.

• A copy of this “Letter of no objection” for the Large Group gathering and the conditions must be posted at the entrance and clearly visible and kept on file to be made available upon request

The Ministry of Youth, Culture and Sport reserves the right to withdraw the permission to have more than the permitted number of persons assembled at the event without notice or cost to the Bermuda Government subject to the status of Covid-19 in the local community.

The Bermuda Police Service and Officials from the Ministries of National Security, Health and Youth, Culture and Sport have right to attend and observe compliance of the conditions as prescribed above.

Dr. The Honourable Ernest G. Peets, JP

Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport

1 September 2021

Acting Appointment: Permanent Secretary, Ministry Of Legal Affairs And Constitutional Reform

• Notice Type: Government Notice
• Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments
• Notice ID: GN0856/2021
• Public Authorities / Department: Cabinet Headquarters
• Publication Date: 01 September 2021

Mr. Melvin Douglas, Solicitor General, Attorney General’s Chambers has been appointed to act as Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Legal Affairs and Constitutional Reform on 31st August, 2021, 1st September, 2021 and 3rd September, 2021.

Derrick S. Binns, JP, Ph.D.
Head of the Public Service

Large Group Exemption Re-opening Of Casa Dos Acores Da Bermuda CAB Community Center

• Notice Type: Government Notice
• Notice Sub Type: Public Notification
• Notice ID: GN0855/2021
• Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level
• Publication Date: 01 September 2021

Public Health [Covid-19 Emergency Powers] [Phased Re-Opening] Regulations 2021 Large Group Exemption

Whereas the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport considers that Andrea Moniz-DeSouza of Casa dos Acores da Bermuda Ltd. is justifying an exemption from the prohibition in regulation 5[5] of the Public Health [Covid-19 Emergency Powers] [Phased Re-Opening] Regulations 2021 on groups of more than 50 persons assembling;

Now therefore, the Minister grants an exemption under regulation 5[5] of those Regulations to Andrea Moniz-DeSouza of Casa dos Acores da Bermuda Ltd., 1 North Shore Road, Pembroke HM03, permitting a gathering of 300 persons to assemble for the purposes of Re-Opening of Casa dos Acores da Bermuda [CAB] Community Center on 19 September 2021 at 2pm to 8pm, at Casa dos Acores da Bermuda Community Center, 1 North Shore, Pembroke HM03, subject to the standard large group conditions below:

Standard Large Group Conditions:

• The number of attendees at any event cannot exceed 50% of the normal capacity at any indoor or outdoor setting. ‘Attendees’ include hosts, organizers, staff, volunteers, players, coaches, officials, spectators and vendors.

• The use of SafeKey is required for all attendees at any gathering of 51 persons or more. Attendees’ SafeKeys must be checked against a valid ID with name and date of birth, and be verified on https://verify.gov.bm/ prior to entry, per guidance at https://www.gov.bm/safekey.

• Masks must be worn indoors and outdoors by staff and patrons if 6 foot distancing cannot be maintained, unless eating or drinking, or with members of one household or during physical exertion, per Public Health Guidelines at: www.gov.bm/mask-guidance

• Contact tracing details must be collected from all attendees including full name, date and time of visit, phone and email in case there is a positive case in attendance.

• Signage must be available throughout indoor and outdoor settings encouraging physical distancing and indoor mask wearing.

• Marshalls must be deployed at the rate of 1 Marshall per 50 attendees, in particular at the entrance, bathrooms, food and drink vending, and narrow and enclosed areas to enforce 6 foot distancing, hand hygiene and mask wearing. Marshalls can include staff, volunteers and security.

• Sanitizing stations must be available at the entrance of any indoor setting and on tables and bar counters.

• Lines for food, drinks and bathrooms must be marked to ensure 6 feet a distance between each person waiting in line.

• Staff should complete the online Infection Prevention Control training available at: www.gov.bm/infection-prevention-and-control-training

• Food and beverage vendors must comply with Environmental Health licensing and food hygiene regulations and requirements.

• Employees must be screened for signs/symptoms of Covid-19 at the start of their shift. Sick employees must be directed to stay home or immediately go home if they feel or appear sick.

• Adhere to cleaning and disinfecting Public Health guidelines at: https://www.gov.bm/covid-19-guidance-events-and-gatherings

• WeHealth is strongly encouraged as it will help contain an outbreak in case of a positive case at any event whether above or below the permitted number.

• A copy of this “Letter of no objection” for the Large Group gathering and the conditions must be posted at the entrance and clearly visible and kept on file to be made available upon request

The Ministry of Youth, Culture and Sport reserves the right to withdraw the permission to have more than the permitted number of persons assembled at the event without notice or cost to the Bermuda Government subject to the status of Covid-19 in the local community.

The Bermuda Police Service and Officials from the Ministries of National Security, Health and Youth, Culture and Sport have right to attend and observe compliance of the conditions as prescribed above.

Dr. The Honourable Ernest G. Peets, JP

Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport

31 August 2021

Large Group Exemption Lamb Wedding

• Notice Type: Government Notice
• Notice Sub Type: Public Notification
• Notice ID: GN0854/2021
• Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level
• Publication Date: 01 September 2021

Public Health [Covid-19 Emergency Powers] [Phased Re-Opening] Regulations 2021 Large Group Exemption

Whereas the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport considers that Michelle Smith is justifying an exemption from the prohibition in regulation 5[5] of the Public Health [Covid-19 Emergency Powers] [Phased Re-Opening] Regulations 2021 on groups of more than 50 persons assembling;

Now therefore, the Minister grants an exemption under regulation 5[5] of those Regulations to Michelle Smith of Apt 2, 22 Laffan Street, City of Hamilton HM09, permitting a gathering of 60 persons to assemble for the purposes of Lamb Wedding on 10 October 2021 at 5:00pm to 11:59pm, at Bermuda Aquarium Museum and Zoo, 40 Northshore Road, Hamilton FL04, subject to the standard large group conditions below:

Standard Large Group Conditions:

• The number of attendees at any event cannot exceed 50% of the normal capacity at any indoor or outdoor setting. ‘Attendees’ include hosts, organizers, staff, volunteers, players, coaches, officials, spectators and vendors.

• The use of SafeKey is required for all attendees at any gathering of 51 persons or more. Attendees’ SafeKeys must be checked against a valid ID with name and date of birth, and be verified on https://verify.gov.bm/ prior to entry, per guidance at https://www.gov.bm/safekey.

• Masks must be worn indoors and outdoors by staff and patrons if 6 foot distancing cannot be maintained, unless eating or drinking, or with members of one household or during physical exertion, per Public Health Guidelines at: www.gov.bm/mask-guidance

• Contact tracing details must be collected from all attendees including full name, date and time of visit, phone and email in case there is a positive case in attendance.

• Signage must be available throughout indoor and outdoor settings encouraging physical distancing and indoor mask wearing.

• Marshalls must be deployed at the rate of 1 Marshall per 50 attendees, in particular at the entrance, bathrooms, food and drink vending, and narrow and enclosed areas to enforce 6 foot distancing, hand hygiene and mask wearing. Marshalls can include staff, volunteers and security.

• Sanitizing stations must be available at the entrance of any indoor setting and on tables and bar counters.

• Lines for food, drinks and bathrooms must be marked to ensure 6 feet a distance between each person waiting in line.

• Staff should complete the online Infection Prevention Control training available at: www.gov.bm/infection-prevention-and-control-training

• Food and beverage vendors must comply with Environmental Health licensing and food hygiene regulations and requirements.

• Employees must be screened for signs/symptoms of Covid-19 at the start of their shift. Sick employees must be directed to stay home or immediately go home if they feel or appear sick.

• Adhere to cleaning and disinfecting Public Health guidelines at: https://www.gov.bm/covid-19-guidance-events-and-gatherings

• WeHealth is strongly encouraged as it will help contain an outbreak in case of a positive case at any event whether above or below the permitted number.

• A copy of this “Letter of no objection” for the Large Group gathering and the conditions must be posted at the entrance and clearly visible and kept on file to be made available upon request

The Ministry of Youth, Culture and Sport reserves the right to withdraw the permission to have more than the permitted number of persons assembled at the event without notice or cost to the Bermuda Government subject to the status of Covid-19 in the local community.

The Bermuda Police Service and Officials from the Ministries of National Security, Health and Youth, Culture and Sport have right to attend and observe compliance of the conditions as prescribed above.

Dr. The Honourable Ernest G. Peets, JP

Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport

31 August 2021

Large Group Exemption Bhs Birthday Toast

• Notice Type: Government Notice
• Notice Sub Type: Public Notification
• Notice ID: GN0853/2021
• Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level
• Publication Date: 01 September 2021

Public Health [Covid-19 Emergency Powers] [Phased Re-Opening] Regulations 2021 Large Group Exemption

Whereas the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport considers that Britt Call of the Bermuda High School for Girls [BHS] is justifying an exemption from the prohibition in regulation 5[5] of the Public Health [Covid-19 Emergency Powers] [Phased Re-Opening] Regulations 2021 on groups of more than 50 persons assembling;

Now therefore, the Minister grants an exemption under regulation 5[5] of those Regulations to Britt Call of the Bermuda High School for Girls [BHS], 19 Richmond Road, Pembroke HM08, permitting a gathering of 110 persons to assemble for the purposes of BHS Birthday Toast on 17 September 2021 at 4:30pm to 6:00pm, at The Innovation Centre, Bermuda High School for Girls [BHS], 19 Richmond Road, Pembroke HM08, subject to the standard large group conditions below.

Standard Large Group Conditions:

• The number of attendees at any event cannot exceed 50% of the normal capacity at any indoor or outdoor setting. ‘Attendees’ include hosts, organizers, staff, volunteers, players, coaches, officials, spectators and vendors.

• The use of SafeKey is required for all attendees at any gathering of 51 persons or more. Attendees’ SafeKeys must be checked against a valid ID with name and date of birth, and be verified on https://verify.gov.bm/ prior to entry, per guidance at https://www.gov.bm/safekey.

• Masks must be worn indoors and outdoors by staff and patrons if 6 foot distancing cannot be maintained, unless eating or drinking, or with members of one household or during physical exertion, per Public Health Guidelines at: www.gov.bm/mask-guidance

• Contact tracing details must be collected from all attendees including full name, date and time of visit, phone and email in case there is a positive case in attendance.

• Signage must be available throughout indoor and outdoor settings encouraging physical distancing and indoor mask wearing.

• Marshalls must be deployed at the rate of 1 Marshall per 50 attendees, in particular at the entrance, bathrooms, food and drink vending, and narrow and enclosed areas to enforce 6 foot distancing, hand hygiene and mask wearing. Marshalls can include staff, volunteers and security.

• Sanitizing stations must be available at the entrance of any indoor setting and on tables and bar counters.

• Lines for food, drinks and bathrooms must be marked to ensure 6 feet a distance between each person waiting in line.

• Staff should complete the online Infection Prevention Control training available at: www.gov.bm/infection-prevention-and-control-training

• Food and beverage vendors must comply with Environmental Health licensing and food hygiene regulations and requirements.

• Employees must be screened for signs/symptoms of Covid-19 at the start of their shift. Sick employees must be directed to stay home or immediately go home if they feel or appear sick.

• Adhere to cleaning and disinfecting Public Health guidelines at: https://www.gov.bm/covid-19-guidance-events-and-gatherings

• WeHealth is strongly encouraged as it will help contain an outbreak in case of a positive case at any event whether above or below the permitted number.

• A copy of this “Letter of no objection” for the Large Group gathering and the conditions must be posted at the entrance and clearly visible and kept on file to be made available upon request

The Ministry of Youth, Culture and Sport reserves the right to withdraw the permission to have more than the permitted number of persons assembled at the event without notice or cost to the Bermuda Government subject to the status of Covid-19 in the local community.

The Bermuda Police Service and Officials from the Ministries of National Security, Health and Youth, Culture and Sport have right to attend and observe compliance of the conditions as prescribed above.

Dr. The Honourable Ernest G. Peets, JP

Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport

31 August 2021

Large Group Exemption Fern Island BBQ & Prize Giving

• Notice Type: Government Notice
• Notice Sub Type: Public Notification
• Notice ID: GN0852/2021
• Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level
• Publication Date: 01 September 2021

Public Health [Covid-19 Emergency Powers] [Phased Re-Opening] Regulations 2021 Large Group Exemption

Whereas the Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport considers that David Furtado of Royal Bermuda Yacht Club is justifying an exemption from the prohibition in regulation 5[5] of the Public Health [Covid-19 Emergency Powers] [Phased Re-Opening] Regulations 2021 on groups of more than 50 persons assembling;

Now therefore, the Minister grants an exemption under regulation 5[5] of those Regulations to David Furtado of Royal Bermuda Yacht Club, 15 Point Pleasant Road, City of Hamilton HM11, permitting a gathering of 60 persons to assemble for the purposes of Fern Island BBQ & Prize Giving on 6 September 2021 at 12pm to 4pm, at 23 Hinson’s Island, Paget PG01, subject to the standard large group conditions below:

Standard Large Group Conditions:

• The number of attendees at any event cannot exceed 50% of the normal capacity at any indoor or outdoor setting. ‘Attendees’ include hosts, organizers, staff, volunteers, players, coaches, officials, spectators and vendors.

• The use of SafeKey is required for all attendees at any gathering of 51 persons or more. Attendees’ SafeKeys must be checked against a valid ID with name and date of birth, and be verified on https://verify.gov.bm/ prior to entry, per guidance at https://www.gov.bm/safekey.

• Masks must be worn indoors and outdoors by staff and patrons if 6 foot distancing cannot be maintained, unless eating or drinking, or with members of one household or during physical exertion, per Public Health Guidelines at: www.gov.bm/mask-guidance

• Contact tracing details must be collected from all attendees including full name, date and time of visit, phone and email in case there is a positive case in attendance.

• Signage must be available throughout indoor and outdoor settings encouraging physical distancing and indoor mask wearing.

• Marshalls must be deployed at the rate of 1 Marshall per 50 attendees, in particular at the entrance, bathrooms, food and drink vending, and narrow and enclosed areas to enforce 6 foot distancing, hand hygiene and mask wearing. Marshalls can include staff, volunteers and security.

• Sanitizing stations must be available at the entrance of any indoor setting and on tables and bar counters.

• Lines for food, drinks and bathrooms must be marked to ensure 6 feet a distance between each person waiting in line.

• Staff should complete the online Infection Prevention Control training available at: www.gov.bm/infection-prevention-and-control-training

• Food and beverage vendors must comply with Environmental Health licensing and food hygiene regulations and requirements.

• Employees must be screened for signs/symptoms of Covid-19 at the start of their shift. Sick employees must be directed to stay home or immediately go home if they feel or appear sick.

• Adhere to cleaning and disinfecting Public Health guidelines at: https://www.gov.bm/covid-19-guidance-events-and-gatherings

• WeHealth is strongly encouraged as it will help contain an outbreak in case of a positive case at any event whether above or below the permitted number.

• A copy of this “Letter of no objection” for the Large Group gathering and the conditions must be posted at the entrance and clearly visible and kept on file to be made available upon request

The Ministry of Youth, Culture and Sport reserves the right to withdraw the permission to have more than the permitted number of persons assembled at the event without notice or cost to the Bermuda Government subject to the status of Covid-19 in the local community.

The Bermuda Police Service and Officials from the Ministries of National Security, Health and Youth, Culture and Sport have right to attend and observe compliance of the conditions as prescribed above.

Dr. The Honourable Ernest G. Peets, JP

Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport

31 August 2021

The official notices above have been republished from the relevant section on the official Government website. If you wish to view ‘hard copies’, the Department of Libraries & Archives prints them and you can visit the main library on Queen Street or the Government Archives in the Government Administration Building on Parliament Street to view them.

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