Official Govt & Legal Notices For Feb 4 2026

The official Government and Legal notices for today [February 4] include contracts, acting appointments, public notification and notice of intended marriage.

PATI Department Of Energy

• Notice type: Government Notice
• Notice sub type: PATI Contracts valued $50,000 or more
• Notice ID: GN0129/2026
• Public Authorities / Department: Energy
• Publication date: 04 February, 2026

Bermuda

Public Access To Information [Contracts Valued $50,000 Or More] The Department Of Energy Notice 2026

GN   / 2026

The Director  who has supervision of the Department of Energy , 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] the Department of Energy Notice 2026.
Contracts to which this Notice applies
2. This Notice applies to the contracts contained in the following Table:

Made this 4th day of February 2026

The Director of Energy

Assistant Justice Mr. Keith Robinson

• Notice type: Government Notice
• Notice sub type: Acting Appointments
• Notice ID: GN0128/2026
• Public Authorities / Department: The Judiciary
• Publication date: 04 February, 2026

Government Notice No.

Acting Appointment

Judicial Department

His Excellency The Governor, after consultation with the  Chief Justice,
has approved the appointment of Mr. Keith Robinson, Barrister & Attorney, to act as Assistant Justice in accordance with section 73[6] of the Bermuda Constitution for 9th February 2026 for the below specified matter:

2025/114 civ. Raymond Davis & Another v Attorney General of Bermuda

Dated this   27    day of January 2026

Acting Deputy Governor
Ms.Emily Addiscott

Assistant Justice Mr. Patrick Doherty

• Notice type: Government Notice
• Notice sub type: Acting Appointments
• Notice ID: GN0127/2026
• Public Authorities / Department: The Judiciary
• Publication date: 04 February, 2026

Government Notice No.

Acting Appointment

Judicial Department

His Excellency The Governor, after consultation with the Chief Justice,
has approved the appointment of Mr. Patrick Doherty, Barrister & Attorney, to act as Assistant Justice in accordance with section 73[6] of the Bermuda Constitution for 5th February 2026 for the below specified matter:

2025/62 civ. Kamal Worrell v The Director of Prosecutions et al
2025/207 civ. Kamal Worrell v The Attorney- General

Dated this     3  day of February 2026

Acting Deputy Governor
Ms. Emily Addiscott

Assistant Justice Mr. Hugh Southey

• Notice type: Government Notice
• Notice sub type: Acting Appointments
• Notice ID: GN0126/2026
• Public Authorities / Department: The Judiciary
• Publication date: 04 February, 2026

Government Notice No.

Acting Appointment

Judicial Department

His Excellency The Governor, after consultation with the Chief Justice,
has approved the appointment of Mr. Hugh Southey, Barrister & Attorney, to act as Assistant Justice in accordance with section 73[6] of the Bermuda Constitution for the period of 4th February 2026 for the below specified matter:

2025/254civ Johnny Lima Construction Ltd. -v- The Min. of Economy and Labour et al

Dated this    3  day of February 2026

Acting Deputy Governor
Emily Addiscott

Assistant Justice Mr. Hugh Southey

• Notice type: Government Notice
• Notice sub type: Acting Appointments
• Notice ID: GN0125/2026
• Public Authorities / Department: The Judiciary
• Publication date: 04 February, 2026

Government Notice No.

Acting Appointment

Judicial Department

His Excellency The Governor, after consultation with the Chief Justice,
has approved the appointment of Mr. Hugh Southey, Barrister & Attorney, to act as Assistant Justice in accordance with section 73[6] of the Bermuda Constitution for the period of 6th February 2026 for the below specified matter:

2024/251civ Ming -v- Ming

Dated this    3  day of February 2026

Acting Deputy Governor
Emily Addiscott

PATI Cabinet Office Information Statement

• Notice type: Government Notice
• Notice sub type: Public Notification
• Notice ID: GN0124/2026
• Public Authorities / Department: Cabinet Headquarters
• Publication date: 04 February, 2026

Government Of Bermuda

The Cabinet Office

PATI Information Statement

Name of Public Authority:   Cabinet Office Headquarters
Introduction:

The purpose of the Public Access to Information Act 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 in the public interest or for the protection of the rights of others;
Increase transparency, and eliminate unnecessary secrecy, with regard to information 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; and have more information placed in the public domain as a matter of routine.
Section A: Structure, Organization and Legislation  [s5[1]a]
Structure of the Authority:

Secretary to the Cabinet
Directly responsible for:
Office of the Premier
Office of the Secretary to the Cabinet Office

Head of the Public Service
Directly responsible for Public Service Matters

Communications

Internal Audit
London Office
Brussels Office

Washington DC Office

Deputy Head of the Public Service
Directly responsible for:
Department of Employee and Organizational Development
Safety and Health

Permanent Secretary for the Cabinet Office
Directly responsible for:
Management of the following Departments/Sections:
Information and Digital Technologies
Planning
Post Office
Office of Project Management and Procurement
Libraries and Archives
The Cabinet Office employs the following staff or consultants:

Office of the Premier
Premier’s Executive Assistant
Premier’s Aide
Senior Advisor
Head of Operations
Senior Media & Engagement Officer

Office of Secretary to the Cabinet
Secretary to the Cabinet [CS]
Executive Assistant to the CS
Administrative Assistant
Policy Analyst
Administrative Officer with specific responsibility for accounting and administration for   Cabinet Office Headquarters

Protocol Office
Chief of Protocol
Caretaker at Camden

London Office
Director & UK Representative
Deputy Director
Administrative Officer & Assistant to the Director
Consular Officer

Office of Head of Public Service
Head of the Public Service [HOPS]
Executive Assistant to the HOPS
Permanent Secretaries

Office of Deputy Head of the Public Service [DHOPS]
Deputy Head of the Public Service [DHOPS]
Administrative Assistant to DHOPS
Project and Policy Coordinator
Safety and Health Officer

Office of Permanent Secretary for the Cabinet Office and Digital Innovation
Permanent Secretary [PS]
Executive Assistant to the Permanent Secretary and the Minister for the Cabinet Office and Digital Innovation
Ministry Comptroller
Senior Finance Officer

Policy and Strategy Section
Manager
2 Policy Analysts

Legislation
Governing Legislation:
United Kingdom Instrument SI 1968 No. 182 – THE CONSTITUTION OF BERMUDA, Bermuda Constitution Order 1968;
Statutory Instruments Act, 1977;
Good Governance Acts 2011 and 2012;
Public Service Commission Regulations, 2001;
Public Service Commission [Delegation of Powers] Regulations 2001
Public Access to Information Act, 2010;
Personal Information Protection Act 2016;
Ministers [Change of Responsibilities and Style] Order 2011;
Ministers and Members of the Legislature [Salaries and Pensions] Act 1975
Premier and Opposition Leader Personal Staffs Act 1983
Commissions of Inquiry Act 1935
Lotteries Act 1944; and
Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 2009.
Section B: 1] Functions, powers, duties of the Authority  [s5[1]b]
Role of The Cabinet Office

The Cabinet Office is at the heart of Government, providing services to Cabinet, the Premier and Ministers of the Government.  The Cabinet Office also co-ordinates initiatives on cross cutting issues; and acts as the corporate headquarters for the Civil Service, providing services, advice and guidance to other government departments and by extension, to the wider public sector.

The primary objectives of the Cabinet Office include:
Strengthening governance, transparency and accountability across the public sector;
Delivering efficient and effective services to the Premier, Ministers, and Cabinet;
Providing oversight and coordination of the Public Service;
Raising the quality of service delivery across the Public Service;
Developing and improving Government policies as well as providing assistance to all Departments in the implementation and coordination of those policies; and
Leading and giving support to initiatives to modernize business systems and processes in government.

Role of The Cabinet

The Cabinet consists of the Premier and at least six other members of the Legislature. The Governor appoints as the Premier the member of the House of Assembly who appears to him best able to command the majority of the members of that House. The Ministers are appointed by the Governor in accordance with the advice of the Premier. The Premier and the Ministers are the Cabinet for Bermudaresponsible to the Legislature. The Premier and the Ministers are charged with responsibility for the conduct of any business of the Government including the administration of any department of government.

The functions of the members of the Cabinet are: the final determination of policies and the co-ordination of government departments. The Cabinet meets in private and its proceedings are confidential. Its members are bound by oath not to disclose information about its proceedings. Normally the Cabinet meets once a week.

Ministerial responsibility refers both to the collective responsibility that Ministers share for government policy and actions and to the Ministers’ individual responsibility to Parliament for their ministries’ work. The doctrine of collective responsibility means that the Cabinet acts unanimously even when Cabinet Ministers do not all agree on a subject. Once the Government’s policy on a matter has been decided, each Minister is expected to support it or resign. The policy of departments must be consistent with the policy of the Government as a whole.

The exercise of these functions is vitally affected by the fact that the Cabinet is a group of party representatives, depending upon majority support in the House of Assembly.  On rare occasions, Ministers have been allowed free votes in Parliament on matters involving important issues of conscience.
Section B: 2] Obligations under PATI Act  [s5[1]b]
Same for all public authorities

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 request from the Information Commissioner [s9];
To amend personal information held by the Authority that 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; and
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:
Calculate fees for requests for information;
Management and maintenance of records;
Ensuring procedures are in place for administering the Act;
To train staff and make arrangements so as to facilitate compliance with the Act [s61]; and
To designate one of its officers to be the person to whom requests are directed [s62].
Section C: Services and Programmes [s5[1]c]
Services and Programmes:

Office of the Premier
Provides secretarial and administrative support to the Premier;
Provides strategic support to the Premier regarding government-wide special projects; and
Provides public affairs support.

Office of the Secretary to the Cabinet
Is the Premier’s principal advisor on policy matters;
Provides strategic and business planning management to the Cabinet;
Provides secretarial and administrative support to the Cabinet; and
Has the overall responsibility for the development of public policy across the Government.

Office of the Head of the Public Service
All matters internal to the operations of the Public Service;
Ensures oversight of performance for the strategic reform of the Public Service;
The development and maintenance of the Conditions of Employment and Code of Conduct [CECC];
Oversees the conduct of Public Service disciplinary matters;
Chairs the Public Service Executive
Responsible for Government union negotiations; and
Wellness.

Office of the Deputy Head of the Public Service
Responsible for the implementation of Public Service Strategic Plan;
Responsible for digital transformation of the Public Service; and
Responsible for occupational safety and health of the Public Service;

Permanent Secretary to the Minister of Cabinet Office and Digital Innovation
Management of the Cabinet Office Departments/Sections

Protocol Office
Organization & co-ordination of official functions and ceremonial proceedings;
Maintenance of the Precedence List;
General administration and management of Camden, the Premier’s social hosting venue;
General administration and management of Clifton [when Premier is in residence]; and
Assistance with the adherence to Diplomatic Protocols with respect to visiting dignitaries.

Policy and Strategy Section
Policy and Strategy Development as it relates to:
Providing support for national and operational initiatives as requested by the Honourable Premier and the Secretary to the Cabinet;
Providing services to Ministries ranging from policy development through to the legislative process; and,
Advancing the coordination and development of cross-ministry policy initiatives.
Cabinet Memoranda
Drafts Cabinet Memoranda,
Reviews of and provide guidance/assistance with drafting Cabinet Memoranda,
Provides Writing Cabinet Memoranda workshops

PATI/PIPA Unit
Coordinates the PATI and PIPA legislation.
Encourages and reinforces a culture of transparency and data protection within the Government.
Works in collaboration with the Offices of the Information Commissioner and Privacy Commissioner in the focus on transformative change in the Government and our jurisdiction.
Administers the Government’s PATI regime.
Implements and manages the Government’s privacy framework.
Works with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner to support the jurisdiction’s application for adequacy with the European Union [EU] and other jurisdictions, the development of a recognition regime to deem other jurisdictions adequate to transfer data into Bermuda and to promote and build awareness of privacy in the community.

London Office
Works alongside the British Overseas Territories to ensure the collective interests of the Governments of the Overseas Territories is adhered to at policy decision making within His Majesty’s Government.
Assists in guiding policy recommendations from the UK and EU on all Government sectors where it concerns Bermuda.
Responsible for Bermuda’s engagement at the annual Joint Ministerial Council [JMC].  [Note:
JMC is the annual forum for dialogue on collective policies set between the UK and the British Overseas Territories]
Represents the Government of Bermuda at all UK and EU based conferences, events, international organizations [where Bermuda is permitted to be represented], ceremonies and meetings [where Bermuda is required to be represented] as directed in policies set by the respective Ministries.
Provides full consulate assistance to Bermudians living, studying, working and visiting the UK and EU.
Handles immigration enquiries and providing assistance to persons visiting Bermuda.
Assists in immigration and residency requirements to Bermudians living, studying, working and visiting the UK and EU.
Liaises with London based Embassies, High Commissions and the UK Diplomatic Corp to maintain international relations and work with other jurisdictions on combined interests.
Coordinates of all Government of Bermuda events to the UK and EU.
Promotes Bermuda as an international financial centre of choice.
Maintains relationships with UK companies that are domiciled in Bermuda.
Provides first class office facilities for the Government of Bermuda and Bermuda based associations who promote Bermuda by means of meetings, seminars, presentations and interviews.
Provides the opportunity for Ministries and Departments to operate UK based satellite offices, to access their UK and European market.  [Note: The London Office currently houses the Department of Civil Aviation Satellite Office.

For further information, please refer to Section C of the information statements for the following areas:
Bermuda Post Office
Department Employee and Organizational Development
Department of Planning
Libraries and Archives; and
Office of Project Management and Procurement
Section D: Records and documents held [s5[1]d]
List and describe the classes of records held by the authority:

Electoral Boundaries Records and Election Procedures

Boundaries Commission Reports
Election Guidance Notes

Cabinet Records

Cabinet Conclusions
Cabinet Memoranda and Annexes
Cabinet Minutes
Speech from the Throne
Strategic Documents
Public Service Strategic Plans
Public Service Strategic Plan monitoring documents
Digital transformation strategic and operational documents

Public Service Disciplinary Hearings Records

Public Service disciplinary documents and decisions

Public Service Records

Public Service Executive Meeting Minutes
Leadership Team Minutes
Cabinet Office Heads of Department Minutes

Administrative Records

Annual Budget Briefs which describe the activities of Departments the previous year and supports the proposed budget for the next year.
Applications and approvals for acting, and temporary relief staff and consultants.
Appraisal documents for Cabinet Office staff.
Travel and overseas training records.
Contracts [from external consultants] for Government Projects.
Safety and Health Reports [Findings and Recommendations of the Health and Safety Officer].

Procedures and Codes of Conduct for Ministries and the Public Service

Ministerial Code of Conduct; and
Precedence List – describes how dignitaries are addressed and treated in official settings.

International Conventions and Treaties

Various international conventions and treaties; and
General Entrustment documents that delegate retained UK powers to the Government of Bermuda.

Policy Documents

Green Papers [official consultation documents produced by the government for discussion both by the legislature and by the public, for instance when Cabinet is considering introducing new significant legislation; e.g. the Green Paper on Long-term Residents].
White papers [an authoritative report of the Government’s position taken once all input has been received and considered, normally prior to tabling of legislation].
Public policy documents.
Administrative policy documents.
Requests for policy advice.

Applications for the King’s Honours and Awards

King’s Honours and Awards Reports
Section E: Administration [all public access] manuals   [s5[1]e]
List and description of all administrative manuals/ guidelines used by employees for administering or carrying-out activities:
Conditions of Employment and Code of Conduct for the Public Service
Financial Instructions
Guideline on hiring freeze with exemptions
Guidelines for PATI procedures
Guidelines for State, Official and Recognition Funerals
Job Evaluation Policies & Procedures Manual
Election Guidance Notes for Public Officers Serving the Government of Bermuda
Making Public Policy Happen, guidance document
Project Management & Procurement Code of Practice
Writing Cabinet Memoranda, guidance document
PATI Administrative Codes of Practice
Section F: Decision-making documents  [s5[1]f]
List and description of all policies and guidelines for decision making in respect to any person:

Public Service disciplinary documents and decisions.
Reports of Government client projects [forms the foundation of Cabinet Memoranda.]

For further information, please refer to Section F of the information statements for the following areas:
Bermuda Post Office;
Department of Employee and Organizational Development;
Department of Statistics;
Department of Planning;
Office of Project Management and Procurement; and
Bermuda Economic Development Department.
Section G: The Information officer [s5[1]g]
Name and contact information:
Requests for information shall be in writing and directed to Reception at the Cabinet Office
Headquarters; from there they will be directed to the Information Officer, Maj. Marc Telemaque, who is currently the designated Information Officer for:

The Cabinet Office;
London Office;
Management Consulting Service;
Policy and Strategy Section;
Protocol Office; and
Safety & Health Office.
In addition, requests for information may also be sent directly to the Information Officer:

Maj. Marc T. Telemaque
The Cabinet Office
105 Front Street
Hamilton HM 12
Telephone: 441 292-5501
Email: mtelemaque@gov.bm
Section H: Any Other Information  [s5[1]h]
None
Section I: Any Other Information To be Provided?  [s5[1]i]
None
Section J: Information Statement: Copies and 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 public at reasonable times by [s5[1-5], PATI Act]:

Date Information Statement was updated:
Locations of Information Statement:

Confirm copies of Information Statement are available at the following sites:
Your principal office:  Reception, Cabinet Office, 105 Front Street, Hamilton HM 12         Y
The Bermuda National Library;                                                                                        Y
The Bermuda Archives;                                                                                                   Y
Available electronically, email: mtelemaque@gov.bm                                                           Y
Website for public authority www.gov.bm – [Cabinet Office Home page].                              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

Sign and Date:

Marriage Notice: Shadre Steede & Shane Tucker

• Notice type: Legal Notice
• Notice sub type: Notice of Intended Marriage
• Notice ID: LN0061/2026
• Public Authorities / Department: Registry General
• Publication date: 04 February, 2026

The Marriage Act, 1944
Notice of Intended Marriage
The persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:-

Shadre Akeira Steede of
Pembroke Parish [Single] 
and
Shane Lemar Edison Tucker of
Pembroke Parish [Single]

Any person knowing any just cause or impediment why this marriage should not be allowed should enter caveat forthwith in the office of the Registrar General.
Dated this 4th day of February 2026.

Malika Cartwright               
Acting Registrar General

Marriage Notice: Charles Walker & Judith Seymour

• Notice type: Legal Notice
• Notice sub type: Notice of Intended Marriage
• Notice ID: LN0060/2026
• Public Authorities / Department: Registry General
• Publication date: 04 February, 2026

The Marriage Act, 1944
Notice of Intended Marriage
The persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:-

Charles Nolan Walker of
Hamilton Parish [Divorced] 
and
Judith Ann Izetta Seymour of
Hamilton Parish [Divorced]

Any person knowing any just cause or impediment why this marriage should not be allowed should enter caveat forthwith in the office of the Registrar General.
Dated this 2nd day of February 2026.

Malika Cartwright               
Acting Registrar General

Marriage Notice: Nathan Lawrence & Pranvera Shteto

• Notice type: Legal Notice
• Notice sub type: Notice of Intended Marriage
• Notice ID: LN0059/2026
• Public Authorities / Department: Registry General
• Publication date: 04 February, 2026

The Marriage Act, 1944
Notice of Intended Marriage
The persons named and described hereunder have given notice to me of their intended marriage, namely:-

Nathan Lewis Lawrence of
Warwick Parish [Divorced] 
and
Pranvera Shteto of
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada [Single]

Any person knowing any just cause or impediment why this marriage should not be allowed should enter caveat forthwith in the office of the Registrar General.
Dated this 2nd day of February 2026.

Malika Cartwright               
Acting Registrar General

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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