Official Govt & Legal Notices For August 13 2026
The official Government and Legal notices for today [August 13] include cancellation of registration, acting appointments, and public notification.
Bermuda Monetary Authority Marketing Services Risk Surety Ltd.
- Notice type: Government Notice
- Notice Sub Type: Cancellation of Registration
- Notice ID: GN0733/2026
- Public Authorities / Department: Bermuda Monetary Authority
- Publication date: 13 August, 2026
“Order
Insurance Act 1978
Cancellation Of Registration
Under Section 41[1][a]
The Bermuda Monetary Authority in exercise of the powers
conferred upon it by virtue of Section 41[1][a] of the Insurance Act 1978,
[“the Act”], hereby cancels, at the request of the Insurer listed below,
the respective Class 3 Insurer registration granted
to the said Insurer under the Act, effective 10th August 2026: -
Marketing Services Risk Surety Ltd.
By Order Of The Bermuda Monetary Authority”
“Treasa Walker
Deputy Director Bermuda Monetary Authority”
Dated this 12th day of August 2026
Registrar
- Notice type: Government Notice
- Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments
- Notice ID: GN0734/2026
- Public Authorities / Department: Registrar of Companies
- Publication date: 13 August, 2026
Government Notice No.
Acting Appointment
Registrar Of Companies
Ministry Of Finance
Ms. Gladwina O’Mara, Assistant Registrar, Real Estate & Corporate Regulation, has been appointed to act as Registrar of Companies during the period 3rd August 2026 – 7th August 2026.
Cherie-Lynn A. Whitter
The Head of the Public Service
Permanent Secretary
- Notice type: Government Notice
- Notice Sub Type: Acting Appointments
- Notice ID: GN0735/2026
- Public Authorities / Department: Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport
- Publication date: 13 August, 2026
Government Notice No.
Acting Appointment
Permanent Secretary
Ministry Of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport
Mr. Rudolph Cann, Department of Marine and Ports Services, has been appointed to act as Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport from 24 through 28 August 2026
Cheri Whitter
Head of the Public Service
Recreational Lobster Diver Season 2026–2027: Licence Cap Maintained
- Notice type: Government Notice
- Notice Sub Type: Public Notification
- Notice ID: GN0736/2026
- Public Authorities / Department: Environment and Natural Resources
- Publication date: 13 August, 2026
Recreational Lobster Diver Season 2026–2027: Licence Cap Maintained
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment has confirmed that the cap of 175 recreational lobster diver licences will remain in place for the upcoming 2026–2027 season, which opens on 1st September 2026. This cap is unchanged from last season and continues to support the sustainable management of Bermuda’s spiny lobster population.
Licence Application and Allocation Process:
Recreational lobster diver licences will not be issued on a first come, first served basis. Key dates and requirements are as follows:
Application Period: The application period will open at 5:00 pm on Friday, 14 August and close at midnight on Sunday, 23 August 2026.
Submission Site: Applications should be submitted online at https://forms.gov.bm/Apply-for-lobster-diving-spearfishing-licence. Applying does not guarantee a licence.
Eligibility: Divers licensed in the 2025–2026 season must have submitted their catch statistics [including nil catches] by 30 April 2026 to qualify for relicensing.
Notification: Successful applicants will be notified via email on Monday, 24 August 2026.
Licence Collection and Payment: Selected applicants must visit the DENR offices in the Botanical Gardens to complete any paperwork and pay for their licence by 4:30 PM on Friday, 28 August 2026.
Nominee Option: Successful applicants, who are overseas during the application process may nominate someone to pay on their behalf. The nominee must bring the diver’s licence card to receive the season’s sticker. If a new card is needed, the diver must appear in person to have their photo taken before fishing.
Licence Reallocation: Any unpaid licences by 4:45 PM on Friday, 28 August 2026 will be reallocated, and successful applicants will be notified on Monday, 31 August 2026.
The Ministry encourages all interested recreational lobster divers who meet the eligibility criteria to apply early.
These measures are important to protecting Bermuda’s marine resources and ensuring the sustainability of the spiny lobster fishery for future generations.
For further information, please contact the Department of Environment and Natural Resources at fisheries@gov.bm or 293-5600.
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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