Official Govt & Legal Notices For Dec 24 2021

The official Government and Legal notices for today [Dec 24] include large group exemptions.

Large Group Exemption Gathering Of 100 People For The Purposes Of Verzuz

• Notice Type: Government Notice
• Notice Sub Type: Public Notification
• Notice ID: GN1432/2021
• Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level
• Publication date: 24 December 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 Kijaun Wilkinson of FunZone 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 Kijaun Wilkinson of Fun Zone and 18A Sommersall Road, Smiths HS01, permitting a gathering of 100 persons to assemble for the purposes of Verzuz on 2nd January 2022 from 6:00pm to 11:30pm at FunZone and Commercial Park, St. George’s DD03, subject to all public health laws and regulations in place at the time of your event, 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.

• Both a SafeKey and an antigen test are required for attendees at gatherings above the permitted number of persons. Event workers and sport groups can use the antigen testing framework in the Return to Play Guidance. 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 www.gov.bm/safekey. Antigen tests must taken the day of event.

• 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 adult staff, volunteers and security. The event organiser shall identify the Marshalls by name to compliance and enforcement officers.

• 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

23rd December 2021

Large Group Exemption Wedding Ceremony And Reception Of Susan Reedy And Hugh Barit

• Notice Type: Government Notice
• Notice Sub Type: Public Notification
• Notice ID: GN1431/2021
• Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level
• Publication date: 24 December 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 Nikki Begg of Bermuda Bridal 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 Nikki Begg of Bermuda Bridal and 45 Bostock Hill East, Paget PG 02 permitting a gathering of 55 persons to assemble for the purposes of the Wedding Ceremony and Reception of Susan Reedy and Hugh Barit on 23rd December, 2021 from 5:00pm to 11:00pm at “Milford” and 26 Lovers Lane, Paget PG 05 subject to all public health laws and regulations in place at the time of your event, 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.

• Both a SafeKey and an antigen test are required for attendees at gatherings above the permitted number of persons. Event workers and sport groups can use the antigen testing framework in the Return to Play Guidance. 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 www.gov.bm/safekey. Antigen tests must taken the day of event.

• 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 adult staff, volunteers and security. The event organiser shall identify the Marshalls by name to compliance and enforcement officers.

• 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

23rd December 2021

Large Group Exemption Wedding Reception Of Mr. And Mrs. Kirkland Williams

• Notice Type: Government Notice
• Notice Sub Type: Public Notification
• Notice ID: GN1430/2021
• Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level
• Publication date: 24 December 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 Lesa Stovell 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 Lesa Stovell of 22 Wilson Place, Sandy’s MA 06, permitting a gathering of 39 persons to assemble for the purposes of the Wedding Reception of Mr. and Mrs. Kirkland Williams on 23rd December, 2021 from 1:30pm to 4:30pm at Henry the VIII Restaurant and 69 South Road, Southampton SN 02, subject to all public health laws and regulations in place at the time of your event, 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.

• Both a SafeKey and an antigen test are required for attendees at gatherings above the permitted number of persons. Event workers and sport groups can use the antigen testing framework in the Return to Play Guidance. 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 www.gov.bm/safekey. Antigen tests must taken the day of event.

• 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 adult staff, volunteers and security. The event organiser shall identify the Marshalls by name to compliance and enforcement officers.

• 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

23rd December 2021

Amendment Of Large Group Exemptions

• Notice Type: Government Notice
• Notice Sub Type: Public Notification
• Notice ID: GN1429/2021
• Public Authorities / Department: Youth, Sport and Recreation
• Publication date: 24 December 2021

Public Health [Covid-19 Emergency Powers]

[Phased Re-Opening] Regulations 2021

Amendment Of Large Group Exemptions

The Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport hereby amends the following large group exemptions which were previously granted under regulation 5[5] of the Public Health [Covid-19 Emergency Powers] [Phased Re-opening] Regulations 2021 to add the following conditions:

Event organizers must enforce that all participants have a negative antigen test result taken the day of the event in addition to having a valid SafeKey; and

Events must end in time to allow participants time to travel home safely before curfew is in effect from 12.30am.

Dr. The Honourable Ernest G. Peets, JP

Minister of Youth, Culture and Sport

22 December 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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