Official Govt & Legal Notices For Dec 24 2024
The official Government and Legal notices for today [Dec 24] include public notification and contracts.
PATI Information Statement Ministry Of Youth Social Development And Seniors
- Notice type: Government Notice
- Notice sub type: Public Notification
- Notice ID: GN1170/2024
- Public Authorities / Department: Ministry Level
- Publication date: 24 December, 2024
Bermuda Government
Ministry Of Youth, Social Development And Seniors
Public Access to Information
Information Statement
Name of Public Authority: Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors Headquarters
Introduction:
The Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors Headquarters [Ministry Headquarters] has a legal duty under the Public Access to Information Act 2010 to maintain and update annually an Information Statement. This will facilitate easy access to information by the public and increase the accountability and transparency of the Ministry Headquarters, which will endeavor to proactively publish as much information as possible. The purpose of this Information Statement is to outline the information held by the Ministry Headquarters, which will be readily available to the public under the Public Access to Information Act 2010.
Section A: Structure, Organization and Legislation [s5[1]a]
The Permanent Secretary oversees the Ministry Headquarters which comprises the
Administration and Accounts section, Policy Development, Ageing and Disability Services [ADS], the K. Margaret Carter Centre [KMCC] and The Office of Youth Affairs [TOYA] as follows:
Section B: 1] Functions, Powers and Duties of the Authority [s5[1]b]
The mission of the Ministry Headquarters is to protect all individuals during their lifetime and facilitation of well-being.
The objectives of the Ministry Headquarters are to:
collaborate with Ministry Departments to ensure overall policy objectives are met;
create partnerships that will allow for better-coordinated services that are more synergistic with Government’s social initiatives;
help facilitate or improve social supports for Bermuda’s at-risk populations;
advance the Government’s social policy initiatives with an emphasis on social cohesion.
The Ministry Headquarters ensures that social policies and services are in place to protect, assist, inform, and empower the most vulnerable populations within the community.
The Ministry Headquarters directs the implementation of policy for Ageing and Disability Services [ADS], The Office of Youth Affairs [TOYA], the Department of Child & Family Services [DCFS], the Department of Financial Assistance [DFA] and Charitable Organizations; and oversees the policy direction and implementation of the Human Rights Commission.
The Ministry Headquarters is responsible for the development of the Ministry’s annual budget; and, through its Accounts Section, oversees the accounting and financial management services to ADS, KMCC, TOYA, DCFS, and DFA.
The Ministry Headquarters provides policy advice to the Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors on a range of policy matters that impact: children, and families; youth; seniors; persons with disabilities; and the homeless population. Policy decisions are made at the ministerial level, with appropriate input and consultation from ADS, KMCC, TOYA, DCFS and DFA. Consultation with other government stakeholders and external stakeholders is sought as appropriate as it relates to gender and human rights matters.
The Ministry Headquarters has direct responsibility for supporting the Minister in seeking Cabinet approval for legislative initiatives and for providing support to the Minister as legislative initiatives move through the Legislature.
The Ministry Headquarters is responsible for coordinating the preparation and tabling in the Legislature of any statutory required reports and documents.
The Minister of the Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors is responsible for making appointments to the various statutory and non-statutory Boards, Committees and Councils that fall under the Ministry’s remit as follows:
Statutory Bodies
Charity Commissioners
Charities Act 2014
Charities Regulations 2014
Children In-Care Advisory Council
Children Act 1998
Co-Parenting Mediation Council
Children Act 1998
Financial Assistance Review Board
Financial Assistance Act 2001
Litigation Guardian
Children Act 1998
National Child Safeguarding Committee
Children Act 1998
Non-Statutory Bodies
Ageing Well Committee
Disability Advisory Council
Gender Affairs Council
Steering Committee – National Plan for Person with Intellectual Disabilities and their Families 2023-2028
National Youth Policy Working Group
Homelessness Advisory Panel
Section B: 2] Obligations under Public Access to Information Act [s5[1]b]
To provide an information statement for the public and promulgate it [s5],
To provide other information to the public so that the public needs only to have minimum resort to the use of the Act to obtain information [s6]. This includes:
General information, e.g. activities of the Authority
Log of all information requests and their outcome
Quarterly expenditure [upon request] [s6[5]]
Contracts valued at $50,000 or more.
To respond to information requests in a timely manner [s12-16]
To track information requests, and provide this data to the Information Commissioner
To respond to requests from the Information Commissioner [s9]
To amend personal information held by the Authority that it is wrong or misleading following a written request by the person to whom the information relates [s19]
To conduct an internal review if formally requested [part 5]
To give evidence for review by the Information Commissioner [part 6, 47[4]], or for judicial review [s49], if required
To provide an annual written report to the Information Commissioner of the status of information requests [s58 [3]].
To do anything else as required under the PATI Act and subsequent Regulations [s59, 60], including:
Fees for requests for information
Management and maintenance of records
Procedures for administering the Act
To train staff and make arrangements so as to facilitate compliance with the Act [s61]
To designate one of its officers to be the person to whom requests are directed [s62]
Section C: Services and Programmes [s5[1]c]
The Ministry Headquarters has oversight for the delivery of the services and programmes provided by:
ADS includes public education and awareness; accessibility; and case management to uphold the section’s mission to protect seniors and persons with disabilities, who are at-risk of abuse, neglect or self-neglect.
KMCC includes direct support for persons with intellectual disabilities in the community through its day programme.
TOYA provides direct support to youth through the development and management of public afterschool programmes, day camps, and summer programmes for school aged children and youth.
The detailed information about the operational services and programmes of ADS, KMCC, and TOYA are held by each section.
Section D: Records and Documents Held [s5[1]d]
Records held by the Ministry Headquarters:
General Administration Records
Appointment Letters for Boards/Committees
Budget Books
Contracts
Financial Instructions
Grants
Invoices
Job Descriptions
Meeting Agendas
Minutes of Meetings of Boards/Committees
Organizational Chart
Policies
Relevant Legislation
Staff files
Other Documents
Budget Briefs
Department Budget Allocations
Expression of Interest for Government Boards and Committees within the remit of the Minister
Grant Allocations
Legislative Briefs
Ministerial Statements
National Policies
Press Releases/Press Statements
Ministry Headquarters – Accounts Section Records
Budget Books
E1 user application forms
Form Templates
Journals
Budget Virements
General Journals
Interdepartmental Journals
Payment Batches
Payroll Documentation
Vendor Forms
Workflows
Year End Submission Documentation
The following classes of information are not accessible or are restricted:
Information that could compromise security or confidentiality.
Information that is prohibited by law or exempt under the Public Access to Information Act 2010.
Information protected by Parliamentary privilege.
Information received in confidence.
Information prohibited by a Court.
Section E: Administration [all public access] Manuals [s5[1]e]
Administrative manuals/guidelines used by the Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors Headquarters include the following:
Annual Approved Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure
Code of Practice for Project Management and Procurement [27th July 2020]
Conditions of Employment and Code of Conduct [CECC] [March 2024]
Dignity at Work Policy
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Election Guidance Notes
Financial Instructions
Ministry Business Plans
Public Service Strategic Plan 2024-2027
Service Standards Policy [3 November 2021]
Travel and Subsistence Policy 2011
Section F: Decision-making documents [s5[1]f]
The Legislative Process
Speech from the Throne
Government Platform
Making Policy Happen
National Policy on Disabilities [2006]
Section G: The Information Officer [s5[1]g]
The Information Officer for the Ministry Headquarters:
Kleita Pitcher
Veritas Place, 6th Floor,
65 Court Street, Hamilton, HM 12.
Telephone: [441] 444-0275
E-mail: krpitcher@gov.bm
*Note requests for information will only be accepted for submissions made in-person to verify the requestor’s identity.
Section H: Any Other Information [s5[1]h]
How to make a request for information, or to amend your personal information?
Requests must be made using the application form and submitted in person to the Information Officer. You must also provide Government-issued identification to prove that you are a Bermudian or a resident of Bermuda, such as a passport or Bermuda driver’s license.
The process and application form are located at:
www.gov.bm/online-services/make-pati-request
A requestor must identify the record, the subject and time-period. Requests should specify the manner in which access is preferred, for example by inspection or by copy. There is a fee charged for reproducing materials [see list of fees on the PATI website at: https://www.gov.bm/pati-service-fees].
Your request will be acknowledged within 5 days. The Public Authority has 6 weeks to make a decision regarding the request. Access to the record may be provided in full, in part or denied.
If you are not satisfied with the outcome, you may appeal the decision via several mechanisms:
an Internal Review by the head of the Authority,
an External Review by the Information Commissioner, and
a Judicial Review in the Supreme Court.
These processes are set out on the PATI website:
www.gov.bm/publicaccess-information-pati
Section I: Any Other Information to be Provided [s5[1]i]
1. Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors website:
https://www.gov.bm/ministry/youth-social-development-and-seniors
2. The Legislation listed in this document may be found at Bermuda Laws Online
www.bermudalaws.bm
3. Budget 2024/25 [31 March 2024 to 1 April 2025]: For the annual expenditure of the Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors, see the Approved Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure Book at www.gov.bm. Insert the web address in the search engine budget book. Click on budget 2024-25 and scroll down to the Budget Book for the Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors Headquarters [Head 86] to find:
Budget on pages B-289 to B-290
Capital Acquisitions on page C-8
Grants and Contributions on page C-21
4. The Ministry Headquarters is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm and
closed on weekends, public holidays, and as directed by Government Notices.
Section J: Information Statement: Copies and Updates [s5[2,3,4,5]]
Locations of Information Statement:
Copies of this Information Statement are available at the following sites:
Your principal office: Veritas Place, 6th Floor, 65 Court Street, Hamilton HM12 Y
The Bermuda National Library; Y
The Bermuda Archives; Y
Available electronically, Y
Website for public authority [https://www.gov.bm/ministry/youth-social-development-and-seniors]
Y
Have you published a notice in the Gazette indicating the places where the information statement is available for the public? Y
With the Information Commissioner. Y
Every public authority shall update its information statement at least once a year, and make it available for inspection by the public at reasonable times by [s5[1-5], PATI Act]:
Date Information Statement was updated: December 24, 2024
Sign:
Name: Valerie Robinson-James
Post: Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors
PATI Bermuda Tourism Authority Notice 2024
- Notice type: Government Notice
- Notice sub type: PATI Contracts valued $50,000 or more
- Notice ID: GN1169/2024
- Publication date: 24 December, 2024
Bermuda
Public Access To Information [Contracts Valued $50,000 Or More] Bermuda Tourism Authority Notice 2024
GN / 2024
The VP of Finance who has supervision of the Bermuda Tourism Authority, in exercise of the power conferred by section 6[6] of the Public Access to Information Act 2010, gives the following Notice:
Citation
1. This Notice may be cited as the Public Access to Information [Information Statement- Contracts Valued $50,000 or More] Bermuda Tourism Authority Notice 2023.
Contracts to which this Notice applies
2. This Notice applies to the contracts contained in the following Table:
Table
Name of Contractor/ Contracting Parties | Contract Start Date | Contract End Date | Description of Goods/ Services Provided | Contract Value |
---|---|---|---|---|
Simpleview LLC | 1 Aug 24 | 31 Jul 27 | CRM and Email marketing | $144,900 |
Virtuoso Ltd. | 1 Jan 24 | 31 Dec 24 | Consortia marketing | $60,325 |
Ace Up inc. | 15 Jan 24 | 31 Jan 25 | Professional coaching | $84,613 |
ALHI | 1 Jan 24 | 31 Dec 24 | Global Alliance membership | $78,000 |
Boat International Media Limited | 1 Feb 24 | 31 Jan 25 | Events sponsorship and media partnership | $299,500 |
Royal Bermuda Yacht Club | 9 Oct 24 | 6 Dec 24 | Sponsorship Bermuda Gold Cup Regatta | $60,000 |
Bonnier Corporation | 15 Jul 24 | 1 Aug 24 | Media placement and sponsorship Bermuda Triple Crown Billfishing Championship | $100,000 |
Narrative Research [Bermuda] Limited | 1 Jan 24 | 31 Dec 24 | 2024 Air and cruise exit survey | $121,300 |
Grotto Bay Beach Resort | 2 Feb 24 | 30 Apr 24 | Accommodation – Bermuda Grand Prix | $68,400 |
American Junior Golf Association | 26 Jul 24 | 18 Jan 26 | Sponsorship Butterfield Bermuda Junior Championship | $72,000 |
Bermuda Triangle Challenge [North America] | 20 Jun 24 | 28 Feb 25 | Sponsorship | $70,000 |
Carvertise Inc. | 25 Jul 24 | 4 Oct 24 | Advertising Service agreement | $90,500 |
Rosewood Bermuda | 4 Jan 24 | 7 Oct 24 | Accommodation – Celebrity Golf Invitational | $235,016 |
PricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory Ltd. | 17 Jul 24 | To Completion | Provision of Consultancy Services | $175,000 |
IMEX America Inc. | 17 Jun 24 | 7 Oct 24 | Exhibition participation | $102,800 |
Creative Management Services LLC | 11 Aug 24 | 12 Nov 24 | Exhibition booth design and construction | $201,944 |
Digicel Bermuda | 13 May 24 | 12 Jun 26 | Information & Communications Technology managed services | $72,000 |
MMGY Global | 25 Jun 24 | Ongoing | UK and European Sales and Business development | $258,000 * |
MMGY Global | 25 Jun 24 | Ongoing | UK and European Marketing and Communications services | $258,000 * |
Royal Bermuda Yacht Club | 1 Feb 24 | 31 Jul 24 | Sponsorship – Newport to Bermuda Yacht race | $100,000 |
Travelsavers Inc | 1 Jan 24 | 31 Dec 24 | Strategic Marketing Services | $54,050 |
Signature Travel Network | 1 Jan 24 | 31 Dec 24 | Consortia marketing | $59,000 |
Future Partners | 12 Jul 24 | To completion | Brand awareness and perception research | $238,300 |
* This represents the annual value of the contract. It is subject to 90 days notice.
Made this 24th day of December, 2024
Duncan Beveridge
VP of Finance who has supervision of the Bermuda Tourism Authority
PATI Statement St.George’s Parish Council
- Notice type: Government Notice
- Notice sub type: Public Notification
- Notice ID: GN1168/2024
- Publication date: 24 December, 2024
Bermuda Government Non-Ministry
Public Access to Information
Information Statement
Name of Public Authority: St. George’s Parish Council
Introduction:
The St. George’s Parish Council [Council] has a legal duty under the Public Access to Information Act 2010, to maintain and update annually an Info1mation Statement. This will facilitate easy access to information by the public and increase the accountability and transparency of the Parish Council, which will endeavor to proactively publish as much information as possible.
Overview of the Public Accessto Information Act 2010 [PATI]
The purpose of PATI is to:-
Give the public the right to obtain access to information held by public authorities to the greatest extent possible, subject to exceptions that are inthe public interest or for the protection of the rights of others.
Increase transparency, and eliminate unnecessary secrecy, with regard to info1mation held by public authorities.
Increase the accountability of public authorities.
Inform the public about the activities of public authorities, including the manner in which they make decisions.
Have more information placed in the public domainas a matter of course.
The purpose of this Information Statement is to provide interested paiiies information about [i] the structure, functions and programs of the St. George’s Parish Council, [ii] the types of records help by the St. George’s Parish Council and [iii] how theycan access thisinformation.
Section A: Structure, Organization and Legislation [s5[l]a]
The St. George’s Parish Council has twelve [12] persons who are appointed by Minister of Tourism, Culture and Spmi to sit on the Council. Cunently, there are eleven [11] persons serving on the Council namely:-
Mrs. Cindy Weeks, Chairperson
Ms. Quinita Francis, Deputy Chair Mr. Kenneth Baiiram, Councilor Ms. Terlena Murphy, Councilor
Mrs. Michelle Neai·on Richardson, Councilor Mr. Dean Pa1Tis, Councilor
Ms. Kleita Pitcher, Councilor Mrs. Caljohna Smith, Councilor Mr. Ryan Steede, Councilor
Ms. Roseanne Tucker,Councilor Mr. Stephen Tucker, Councilor
The St. George’s Parish Council generally holds their monthly meetings on the third Wednesday of the monthat 6:30pm. Meetings are usually held at the St. George’s Community Centre located atOld Military Road, St. George’s GE05. Occasionally meetings will be held virtually via Zoom.
Contact information
e-mail address: stgeo.parish.council@grnail.corn postaladdress: P.O. Box GE 267,St. George’s GEBX
Legislation
Parish Councils Act 1971
Section B: I] Functions, Powers and Duties of the Authority [s5[1]b]
Under the ParishCouncil Act the St. George’s Parish Council has the following functions:-
to bring to the attention of the Minister any matters affecting the general welfare of residents in the Parish;
to consider and advise on any matters which may be refe1Ted to the Parish Council by the Minister;
subject to the general direction and control of the Minister, to provide and maintain places of recreation and recreational facilities, to preserve and improve the general amenities of the Parish and generally to promote the well-being of residents in the Pai·ish;
to hold in trust for the residents of the Parish the parochial funds and other property transferred to the Parish Council in pursuance of the First Schedule and to employ the same for the purposes of paragraph [d] in such manner as the Council may, subject to that pai·agraph, determine;
tomaintain and administer the property known as the St. George’s Parish rest home;
to maintain the pai·ish records transferred to the Parish Council in pursuance of paragraph 9 of the First Schedule; and
togive effect to any directions given by the Minister undersection 6.
Mission
To improve the quality of life of all residents in the Parishof St. George.
Section B: 2] Obligations under Public Accessto Information Act[s5[l]b]
Toprovide an information statement for the public and promulgate it [s5],
To provideother information to the public so that thepublic needs only to have minimum resort to the use of the Act to obtain information [s6].This includes:
General information, e.g. activities of the Authority
Log of all information requests and theiroutcome
Quarterly expenditure [upon request] [s6[5]]
Contracts valued at $50,000 or more.
Torespond to information requestsin a timelymanner [s12-16].
To track information requests, and provide this data to the Information Commissioner
Torespond to requests from the Information Commissioner [s9].
To amend personal information held by the Authority that it is wrongor misleading following a written request by the person to whom the information relates [s19].
Toconduct an internal review if formally requested [part5].
Togive evidence for reviewby the Information Commissioner [part 6, 47[4]], or for
judicial review [s49], ifrequired.
To providean annual written reportto the Information Commissioner of the statusof information requests [s58[3]].
To do anything else as required under thePATI Act andsubsequent Regulations [s59, 60], including:
Fees for requests for information
Management and maintenance of records
Procedures for administering the Act.
To train staff and make arrangements so as to facilitate compliance with the Act [s61].
Todesignate one of its officers to be theperson to whomrequests are directed [s62].
Section C: Services and Programmes [s5[1]c]
Programmes/ Initiatives:
Annual Scholarship programme.
Host various feeding programmes throughout the year usually around the festive season
i.e. Easter and Christmas.
Distribute gift vouchers to seniors residing in St. George’s Parish to assist them with their electric bills etc.
Host events in the Parish such as a Seniors Tea.
Host Keep Be1muda Beautiful community clean up days.
Fundraising events throughout the year i.e.Wine Tasting.
Operate a Water Standfor Be1muda Day½Marathon Derby.
. – - ··- ,_
Section D: Records and Documents Held [s5[1]d]
Records held by the St. George’s Parish Council are as follows:
Minutes of meetings
Annual financial statements
Leases
Minutes are circulated to all Membersof the Counciland are retained by the Secretary.
Section E: Administration [all public access] Manuals [s5[l]e]
Currently thereare no administration manuals.
Section F: Decision-making documents [s5[l]f]
The St. George’s ParishCouncil is presently guided by the Parish Councils Act 1971.
Section G: The Information Officer [s5[l]g]
The Acting Information Officer for theSt. George’s ParishCouncil is Kleita Pitcher. Ms. Pitcher’s contact infmmation is:
Telephone: [441] 444-2467
Email: krpitcher@gov.bm
Section H: Any Other Information [s5[l]h]
The St. George’s ParishCouncil owns theproperty situated at 18 Secretary Road, Town of St. George GE 03, known as the St. George’s Parish Rest Home.
Pmtions of thisbuilding is leasedas a carpentry workshop.
Fees paid to Members for attending monthly meetings:-
Chairperson – $100 per meeting
Member – $50 per meeting
SectionI: Any Other 1,nformation to be Provided [s5[1],i]
NIA
Section J: Information Statement: Copiesand Updates [s5[2,3,4,5]]
Every public authority shall update its information statement at least once a year, and make it available for inspection by the publicat reasonable times by [s5[1-5], PATIAct]:
Date Information Statement was updated: 18th December 2024 Locations of Information Statement
Copies of this Information Statement are available at the following locations:
Your principal office: there is no principal office NO
The Be1muda NationalLibrary YES
The Bermuda Archives YES
Available electronically YES
Council’s website [currently no website is available] NO
Have you published a notice in the Gazette indicating the places where the information statement is available for the public? YES
With the Information Commissioner YES
Sign:
Name: CindyWeeks
Post: Chair of the St. George’s ParishCouncil [Head of the PublicAuthority]
+
Bermuda Government Non-Ministry
Public Access to Information
Information Statement
Name of Public Authority: St. George’s Parish Council
Introduction:
The St. George’s Parish Council [Council] has a legal duty under the Public Access to Information Act 2010, to maintain and update annually an Info1mation Statement. This will facilitate easy access to information by the public and increase the accountability and transparency of the Parish Council, which will endeavor to proactively publish as much information as possible.
Overview of the Public Accessto Information Act 2010 [PATI]
The purpose of PATI is to:-
Give the public the right to obtain access to information held by public authorities to the greatest extent possible, subject to exceptions that are inthe public interest or for the protection of the rights of others.
Increase transparency, and eliminate unnecessary secrecy, with regard to info1mation held by public authorities.
Increase the accountability of public authorities.
Inform the public about the activities of public authorities, including the manner in which they make decisions.
Have more information placed in the public domainas a matter of course.
The purpose of this Information Statement is to provide interested paiiies information about [i] the structure, functions and programs of the St. George’s Parish Council, [ii] the types of records help by the St. George’s Parish Council and [iii] how theycan access thisinformation.
Section A: Structure, Organization and Legislation [s5[l]a]
The St. George’s Parish Council has twelve [12] persons who are appointed by Minister of Tourism, Culture and Spmi to sit on the Council. Cunently, there are eleven [11] persons serving on the Council namely:-
Mrs. Cindy Weeks, Chairperson
Ms. Quinita Francis, Deputy Chair Mr. Kenneth Baiiram, Councilor Ms. Terlena Murphy, Councilor
Mrs. Michelle Neai·on Richardson, Councilor Mr. Dean Pa1Tis, Councilor
Ms. Kleita Pitcher, Councilor Mrs. Caljohna Smith, Councilor Mr. Ryan Steede, Councilor
Ms. Roseanne Tucker,Councilor Mr. Stephen Tucker, Councilor
The St. George’s Parish Council generally holds their monthly meetings on the third Wednesday of the monthat 6:30pm. Meetings are usually held at the St. George’s Community Centre located atOld Military Road, St. George’s GE05. Occasionally meetings will be held virtually via Zoom.
Contact information
e-mail address: stgeo.parish.council@grnail.corn postaladdress: P.O. Box GE 267,St. George’s GEBX
Legislation
Parish Councils Act 1971
Section B: I] Functions, Powers and Duties of the Authority [s5[1]b]
Under the ParishCouncil Act the St. George’s Parish Council has the following functions:-
to bring to the attention of the Minister any matters affecting the general welfare of residents in the Parish;
to consider and advise on any matters which may be refe1Ted to the Parish Council by the Minister;
subject to the general direction and control of the Minister, to provide and maintain places of recreation and recreational facilities, to preserve and improve the general amenities of the Parish and generally to promote the well-being of residents in the Pai·ish;
to hold in trust for the residents of the Parish the parochial funds and other property transferred to the Parish Council in pursuance of the First Schedule and to employ the same for the purposes of paragraph [d] in such manner as the Council may, subject to that pai·agraph, determine;
tomaintain and administer the property known as the St. George’s Parish rest home;
to maintain the pai·ish records transferred to the Parish Council in pursuance of paragraph 9 of the First Schedule; and
togive effect to any directions given by the Minister undersection 6.
Mission
To improve the quality of life of all residents in the Parishof St. George.
Section B: 2] Obligations under Public Accessto Information Act[s5[l]b]
Toprovide an information statement for the public and promulgate it [s5],
To provideother information to the public so that thepublic needs only to have minimum resort to the use of the Act to obtain information [s6].This includes:
General information, e.g. activities of the Authority
Log of all information requests and theiroutcome
Quarterly expenditure [upon request] [s6[5]]
Contracts valued at $50,000 or more.
Torespond to information requestsin a timelymanner [s12-16].
To track information requests, and provide this data to the Information Commissioner
Torespond to requests from the Information Commissioner [s9].
To amend personal information held by the Authority that it is wrongor misleading following a written request by the person to whom the information relates [s19].
Toconduct an internal review if formally requested [part5].
Togive evidence for reviewby the Information Commissioner [part 6, 47[4]], or for
judicial review [s49], ifrequired.
To providean annual written reportto the Information Commissioner of the statusof information requests [s58[3]].
To do anything else as required under thePATI Act andsubsequent Regulations [s59, 60], including:
Fees for requests for information
Management and maintenance of records
Procedures for administering the Act.
To train staff and make arrangements so as to facilitate compliance with the Act [s61].
Todesignate one of its officers to be theperson to whomrequests are directed [s62].
Section C: Services and Programmes [s5[1]c]
Programmes/ Initiatives:
Annual Scholarship programme.
Host various feeding programmes throughout the year usually around the festive season
i.e. Easter and Christmas.
Distribute gift vouchers to seniors residing in St. George’s Parish to assist them with their electric bills etc.
Host events in the Parish such as a Seniors Tea.
Host Keep Be1muda Beautiful community clean up days.
Fundraising events throughout the year i.e.Wine Tasting.
Operate a Water Standfor Be1muda Day½Marathon Derby.
. – - ··- ,_
Section D: Records and Documents Held [s5[1]d]
Records held by the St. George’s Parish Council are as follows:
Minutes of meetings
Annual financial statements
Leases
Minutes are circulated to all Membersof the Counciland are retained by the Secretary.
Section E: Administration [all public access] Manuals [s5[l]e]
Currently thereare no administration manuals.
Section F: Decision-making documents [s5[l]f]
The St. George’s ParishCouncil is presently guided by the Parish Councils Act 1971.
Section G: The Information Officer [s5[l]g]
The Acting Information Officer for theSt. George’s ParishCouncil is Kleita Pitcher. Ms. Pitcher’s contact infmmation is:
Telephone: [441] 444-2467
Email: krpitcher@gov.bm
Section H: Any Other Information [s5[l]h]
The St. George’s ParishCouncil owns theproperty situated at 18 Secretary Road, Town of St. George GE 03, known as the St. George’s Parish Rest Home.
Pmtions of thisbuilding is leasedas a carpentry workshop.
Fees paid to Members for attending monthly meetings:-
Chairperson – $100 per meeting
Member – $50 per meeting
SectionI: Any Other 1,nformation to be Provided [s5[1],i]
NIA
Section J: Information Statement: Copiesand Updates [s5[2,3,4,5]]
Every public authority shall update its information statement at least once a year, and make it available for inspection by the publicat reasonable times by [s5[1-5], PATIAct]:
Date Information Statement was updated: 18th December 2024 Locations of Information Statement
Copies of this Information Statement are available at the following locations:
Your principal office: there is no principal office NO
The Be1muda NationalLibrary YES
The Bermuda Archives YES
Available electronically YES
Council’s website [currently no website is available] NO
Have you published a notice in the Gazette indicating the places where the information statement is available for the public? YES
With the Information Commissioner YES
Sign:
Name: CindyWeeks
Post: Chair of the St. George’s ParishCouncil [Head of the PublicAuthority]
Corrigendum To BR 130/2024 The Corporate Income Tax Act 2023 Amendment Regulations 2024
- Notice type: Government Notice
- Notice sub type: Public Notification
- Notice ID: GN1167/2024
- Public Authorities / Department: Attorney-General’s Chambers
- Publication date: 24 December, 2024
Government Notice No.
Corrigendum To The Corporate Income Tax Act 2023 Amendment Regulations 2024
The Corporate Income Tax Act 2023 Amendment Regulations 2024 published on 20 December 2024 as BR 130/2024 contained two errors in regulation 6.
Regulation 6 should have read as follows:
Amends section 46[2][a]
6 Section 46[2][a] of the principal Act is amended by deleting “controlling income” and substituting “controlling interest”.
The Hon E. David G. Burt JP, MP
Minister of Finance
Dated the day of December 2024
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