29 June 2012 Government Notices

On Monday, 2nd July 2012 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm a pre-bid meeting will be held in the victualling yard (under the tent), in the Royal Naval Dockyard and is open to all members of the construction industry.

The purpose of the pre-bid meeting is to provide information for upcoming construction tenders. These tenders are related to the new infrastructure expansion and the housing project being undertaken by the West End Development Corporation. 

Details will be provided about the tender packages (scope), tentative schedule of tenders and the process that will be taken to distribute the tenders. Also discussed will be the competitive process utilized to determine the best value for Wedco in the selection and awarding the work.

All potential contractors must furnish a full company profile on the night or email to: adias@wedco.bm by Monday, 2nd July 2012.

Mr. James Arnett Llewellyn  Peniston was charged on a single complaint containing nine counts of improper conduct contrary to section 17 of the Bermuda Bar Act 1974 as read with Rules 4, 5, and 6 (ii),(iii) and (iv) of the Barrister’s Code of Professional Conduct 1981.  The complaint was heard and determined by a Disciplinary Tribunal appointed under section 19 of the Bermuda Bar Act.  On Monday 5th December 2011, the Disciplinary Tribunal found Mr. Peniston guilty of six (6) counts of improper conduct (e.g. dishonesty and failing to observe professional ethics and etiquette) as charged in the complaint by Irma Burrows.  The complaint included, inter alia, Mr. Peniston’s conducting himself in a manner likely to impair his client’s trust in him; his failure to be competent, diligent and efficient in all his professional duties and his failure to maintain sufficient balances in his trust accounts to meet all his obligations (Rule 3(9) of the Accounts and Records Rules).  The remaining three (3) other counts were dismissed.

Pursuant to Rules 18 (3)(b) and 20 (2) (a) of the Bar Disciplinary Tribunal Rules 1997, on Friday 6th January 2012,  it was ordered that Mr. James Arnett Llewellyn  Peniston be disbarred and struck-off the roll of barristers and attorneys.

Mr. Peniston appealed the Court of Appeal for Bermuda on Wednesday 28th December 2011. The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal for want of prosecution on Thursday 7th June 2012.  As such, Mr. James Arnett Llewellyn Peniston is hereby disbarred and struck-off the roll of barristers and attorneys.

Dated this 25th June 2012

Registrar of the Courts

Mr. James Arnett Llewellyn Peniston was charged with three separate complaints of improper conduct within the meaning of 17(1) of the Bermuda Bar Act.  The complaints were heard by a Disciplinary Tribunal appointed under section 19 of the Bermuda Bar Act 1974. On Friday 9th December 2011, Mr. Peniston pled guilty to the charge of practising while suspended.  The Disciplinary Tribunal found Mr. Peniston guilty of failure to maintain accounting records and issuing threats.  

Pursuant to Rule 20(2)(b) of the Bar Disciplinary Tribunal Rules 1997, the Disciplinary Tribunal suspended Mr. Peniston from practice for a period of two (2) years  on the charge of practicing while suspended as well as a further suspension of two (2) years for failing to maintain his accounting records, which will run currently with the previous charge. Pursuant to Rule 20(2)(g) of the Bar Disciplinary Tribunal Rules 1997, Mr. Peniston was formally reprimanded for issuing threats.

Mr. Peniston then appealed the Court of Appeal for Bermuda on Wednesday 28th December 2011. The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal for want of prosecution on Thursday 7th June 2012. The decision of the Bar Disciplinary Tribunal remains.

Dated this 25th day of June 2012

Registrar of the Court

NO. 549

Notice is hereby given that application has been made to the Minister of National Security, by the following person for the grant of Bermudian status under the provisions of section 19A of the Bermuda Immigration and Protection Act, 1956, (viz: has been married to the same Bermudian for ten [10] continuous years, during that marriage has been ordinarily resident in Bermuda for seven [7] years, the last two [2] years of which must be continuous to the date of application; has been living together with his/her Bermudian spouse as husband and wife continuously for the two [2] years immediately preceding his/her application; and is of good character and conduct.)

WHITE, Maria Therese, 10 Jacob’s Point Road, St. George’s DD01

N.B. Any person, who knows if any of the above provisions have not been fulfilled, or why Bermudian status should not be granted to the applicant, should send a written statement to the Chief Immigration Officer, Department of Immigration, P.O. Box HM 1364, Hamilton HMFX no later than 13 July, 2012. 

Pursuant to the provisions of The Marriage Act 1944, the Minister of Government Estates and Information Services, on the 25th day of June 2012, licensed Major Shawn Critch as a Marriage Officer, thereby enabling him to perform marriage ceremonies in Bermuda for the period July 1, 2012 to July 1, 2014.

Mr. Trevor Leach, Director of Planning has been appointed to act as Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy from 23rd – 30th June 2012 

Mr. Mannard Packwood, Assistant Tax Commissioner, has been appointed to act as Tax Commissioner for the period 1st – 30th June, 2012.

Dr. Cheryl Peek-Ball, Senior Medical Officer has been appointed to act as Chief Medical Officer for the Department of Health for the period Monday, 4th June 2012 to Friday, 3rd August 2012.

Mrs. Wendy McDonell, Commissioner of Education has been appointed to act as Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Education for the period July 23, 2012 to August 1, 2012.

Dr. Derrick Binns, Permanent Secretary for the Environment, Planning and Infrastructure Strategy has been appointed to act as Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Education for the period July 16, 2012 to July 20, 2012.

Ms. Maria Boodram, Assistant Registrar of Companies, has been appointed to Act as Registrar of Companies for the period 6th August, 2012 to 17th August, 2012.

NO. 557

THE ASSENT OF THE GOVERNOR WAS GIVEN ON THE 22nd DAY OF June 2012 TO THE FOLLOWING:

Referendum Bill 2012; and

Tourism Board Bill 2012

New Year’s DayWednesday, 1st January

Good FridayFriday, 18th April

Bermuda DayMonday, 26th May

National Heroes DayMonday, 16th June

Emancipation DayThursday, 31st July 

Somers DayFriday, 1st August

Labour DayMonday, 1st September

Remembrance DayTuesday, 11th November

Christmas DayThursday, 25th December

Boxing DayFriday, 26th December

New Year’s DayThursday, 1st January

Good FridayFriday, 3rd April

Bermuda DayMonday, 25th May

National Heroes DayMonday, 15th June 

Emancipation DayThursday, 30th July

Somers DayFriday, 31st July

Labour DayMonday, 7th September

Remembrance DayWednesday, 11th November

Christmas DayFriday, 25th December

Boxing DaySaturday, 26th December

As Boxing Day, 26th December 2015, falls on a Saturday, Government Offices will be closed on Monday, 28th December.

•The applications shown below are available for review during normal working hours at the Department of Planning, 3rd Floor, Dame Lois Browne Evans Building, 58 Court Street, Hamilton HM12.

•Any person wishing to object must do so within 14 days of the date of this publication (July 13, 2012).

•Letters of objection should state any interest wxhich the objector(s) may have in property nearby, supply an address at which notice may be served on the objector(s) and provide a concise statement of the grounds of objection.

•For further information on the objection procedure see the Development and Planning (Applications Procedure) Rules 1997.

ApplicationApplication #

Devonshire

Hands, Mr./Mrs. ThomasP0224/12

9 Tribe Road No 1, Devonshire

Proposed Removal of Ground Floor Verandah and Construct New Verandah with New Bedroom above.

(Final)

Paget

Pontes, Mr./Mrs. LouisP0227/12

128 Harbour Road, Paget

Proposed Additions of Living Room to Existing Dwelling and New Second (2nd) Dwelling Unit, Swimming Pool and Excavation Works.

(Final)

Pembroke

Tamarisk TrustP0226/12

Lot C2 Cavendish Road, Pembroke

Proposed In Principle Application for Mixed Use Development - Commercial (2 Floors), 2 Town House Apartments, Swimming Pool and Parking.

(In Principle)

Sandys

Greenhart Bermuda (Michael Heslop)P0225/12

The Royal Naval Dockyard,, Sandys

Proposed Installation of Flight Lines Attraction (Zip Line) Comprising of Take Off Tower (68 ft High), 3 Zip Lines, Breaking Structure (22ft High) Landing Deck (14ft High) and 3 Landing A- Frames (18ft High) - Listed Building Site.

(Final)

Burland, Mr. AlanP0230/12

44 East Shore Road, Sandys

Proposed Installation of Ten Photovoltaic Solar Panels (173 sq ft) - Listed Building Site.

(Final)

St. George’s

Richardson, Mr./Mrs. FrederickP0229/12

10 Sunny Lane, St. George’s

Proposed Alterations and Additions to Existing Cottage Adding Second (2nd) and Third (3rd) Dwelling Units.

(Final)

Warwick

Lightbourne, Ms. AnnP0223/12

2 Bulkhead Drive, Warwick

Proposed Replacement of Existing Stairs with Addition of Layby and Trash Storage.

(Final)

Parker, Mr./Mrs. Paulene & DougP0228/12

15 Well Bottom, Southampton

Proposed Change of Use of Rental Space from Industrial to Commercial for Pet Grooming Services.

(Final)