Official Govt & Legal Notices For Jan 6 2026

The official Government and Legal notices for today [January 6] include notification of planning applications registered, fisheries notice and acting appointments.

List of Planning Applications Advertised January 6, 2026

• Notice type: Government Notice
• Notice sub type: Notification of Planning Applications Registered
• Notice ID: GN0015/2026
• Public Authorities / Department: Planning
• Publication date: 06 January, 2026

The applications shown below are available for review on the Department of Planning’s Customer Self Service Portal, or between the hours of 8:45 am and 4:30 pm weekdays at the Department of Planning, Seven Arches Building, 3rd Floor, 44 Church Street, City of Hamilton HM12.

Any person wishing to object must do so by January 20, 2026 [within 14 days of the date advertised].

For further information on the objection procedure see the Development and Planning [Applications Procedure] Rules 1997 and the Objections Guidance Notes found on the Department website.

Sandys

P0323‑25
Rosalyn Almeida
Lot #4 Wreck Road [Parcel Number 43757]
Proposed New Two Dwelling Units.
[In‑Principle Approval]

Paget

P0350‑25
James Fay
10 The Lane
Proposed Concrete Shed on Top of Existing Water Tank Slab and on Grade.  Proposed Roof Mounted PV System 28 panels @ 370W/Panel, 19.6 sq ft/Panel, Total System Area 550 sq ft, Total DC Output 10.36kW, Total AC Output8.12kW, Annual Output 15031Wh.
[Final Approval]

Pembroke

P0345‑25
Emily Ferguson
4 Between the Walls [Listed Building]
Proposed Internal Renovations.  The Existing Porch Beam and Columns to be Replaced with Concrete. A Portion of the Covered Porch will Receive a New Concrete Slab in Place of the Existing Pavers. A Small Addition Will Be Constructed on the North Side Near the Powder Room to Accommodate a Laundry Area.
[Final Approval]

P0327‑25
Mark Butt
19 St. John’s Road
Proposed Internal Conversion to Convert Existing Space into One Bedroom and Two Bedroom Apartment. New Trash Storage.
[Final Approval]

Fisheries Licensing 26-27 Fisheries Statistics Fisheries Import Licence and Full-time Fisherman Criteria Notices

• Notice type: Government Notice
• Notice sub type: Fisheries Notice
• Notice ID: GN0014/2026
• Public Authorities / Department: Environment and Natural Resources
• Publication date: 06 January, 2026

Fisheries Licensing

The 2026/27 fisheries licensing period began on 2 January and will run until 31 March 2026.
Current fishing vessel licence holders must relicense during this period to retain their licence.
Licence application forms are available at the Licensing Office of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources located in the Botanical Gardens, Paget. The Licensing Office is open from 8:45am to 4:45pm daily, Monday to Friday.

All fishing vessels will require an inspection for compliance with vessel safety gear and equipment. Vessels must be inspected and approved prior to the payment of the licensing fees, which are: $440.00 per vessel and $30.00 per fisherman registered to the vessel.

The deadline for the receipt of licence applications is at 4:45pm on Tuesday, 31 March 2026 at the Licensing Office.

Owners of fishing vessels, which have not been inspected by 31 March 2026, must make application for a vessel inspection/licensing deferment by this date.

Fisheries Statistics

The owner or operator of every licensed fishing vessel is reminded of the obligation to keep a daily log of catch and effort statistics relating to the operation of that licensed fishing vessel, and to make returns of the catch and effort statistics to the Director of Environment and Natural Resources on the fisheries statistics Form 3 or online at www.shellcatch.com.

The deadline for the submission of catch and effort statistics for all fishing vessels for the year 2025 is on 31 January 2026. Fisheries statistics must be submitted to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources at the Licensing Office located in the Botanical Gardens, Paget, at the Marine Management Office located on Coney Island, or online at www.shellcatch.com.

Fisheries Import Licences

Annual licences to import live fish [including shellfish] and conch meat under Section 6 of the Fisheries Act 1972 expired on 31 December 2025. Applications to relicense or obtain a first-time Import Licence for the year 2026 can be made at the Licensing Office of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources located in the Botanical Gardens, Paget.  The Licensing Office is open daily from 8:45am to 4:45pm, Monday to Friday. The application fee is $95.00.

Criteria For Full-Time Commercial Fisherman Status

Per Regulation 13 of the Fisheries Regulations 2010, the Chairperson of the Commercial Fisheries Council [CFC] will consider applications from registered fishermen for the grant of full-time fisherman status.  Only those fishermen who have been granted full-time status may benefit from certain concessions [i.e. relief from customs import duty on vessels [and parts], fishing equipment and fuel; the right to apply to engage in specialized fisheries; and support from the Council for truck permit applications to the Transport Control Department].

When making a determination on an application for full-time status designation, the CFC will take into consideration the following:

i]    Whether the applicant’s primary job is that of a commercial fisherman and payroll tax and social insurance are paid accordingly;

ii]  Whether the applicant is available to fish most days of the week;

iii] Whether the applicant spends 800 hours/100 days at sea per year as evidenced in his statistical returns [subject to a dispensation given by the CFC to the applicant from this requirement based on conditions which may affect his ability to fish].  Persons 65 years of age may be exempted from this requirement.

iv]  Whether the applicant has been engaged in the industry for either a minimum of one year as a fishing vessel licence holder or for a minimum of two years, immediately preceding an application for a fishing vessel licence, as a crew member of a licensed fishing vessel [proof of engagement by licence holder required];

v]   Whether the applicant demonstrates a genuine commitment to the commercial fishing industry in Bermuda; and

vi]  Whether the applicant practices good stewardship of the marine resources.

The CFC, however, reserves the right to exercise its discretion in appropriate situations and take into account any additional circumstances of the applicant based on the merits of the application. Fishing companies wishing to benefit from concessions must have a full-time fisherman representing the company.

Governor

• Notice type: Government Notice
• Notice sub type: Acting Appointments
• Notice ID: GN0013/2026
• Public Authorities / Department: Government House
• Publication date: 06 January, 2026

Government Notice No.

Constitution Of Bermuda

In accordance with section 19[1] of the Constitution, His Excellency the Governor and Commander-in-Chief is pleased to appoint Mr. Dave Morgan, Deputy Governor, to act as Governor on Friday, 9 January 2026 to Sunday, 11 January 2026, or until the Governor’s return.

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Andrew Murdoch CMG
Governor and Commander-in-Chief

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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