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Notice type Government Notice Notice Sub Type PATI Contracts valued $50,000 or more Notice ID Public Authorities / Department Ministry of Education Headquarters Publication date
Bermuda
Public Access To Information [Contracts Valued $50,000 Or More]
Department Of Education Notice 2026
GN / 2026
The Permanent Secretary who has supervision of the Ministry of Education Headquarters, 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] Department of Education Notice 2026.
Contracts to which this Notice applies
2. This Notice applies to the contracts contained in the following table:
Name of Contractor/ Contracting Parties
Contract Start Date
Contract End Date
Description of Goods/ Services Provided
Contract Value
Bermuda Housing Corporation
January 1, 2025
December 31, 2025
Rent for 44 West, Church Street
$307,365.12
Michael Hollis
January 2, 2025
December 31, 2025
Lead Project Manager and Construction Manager, School Buildings
$200,000.04
Zayna Osseyran
May 19, 2025
April 30, 2026
Political Advisor- engaged under the Premier, Ministers and Leader of the Opposition Personal Staff Act 2019
$121,170.39
Rajai Denbrook
July 18, 2025
June 30, 2026
Team Leader, Governance & Data Metrics Workstreams
$114,000.00
The Platinum Group
October 1, 2025
June 30, 2026
Recruitment services for hard-to-fill teaching positions in relation to Education Reform
$85,000.00
L’Tanya Roberts
December 10, 2025
June 30, 2026
Human Resources services
$63,297.00
Made on this 19 day of February 2026
Lisa Smith
The Permanent Secretary who has supervision of the Ministry of Education Headquarters
The Public Access to Information Act [PATI] 2010 provides the public with the right to obtain information not subject to exemption which is held by public authorities. Access to this information will ensure transparency and accountability within public authorities to keep information accurate, complete and up to date. Upon receipt of the written request for access to information the public authority has up to 6 weeks to provide the requester with their decision as to whether the request for the information will be granted.
Consumer Affairs has been mandated to carry out criminal and civil investigations under their Acts. Mediation and advice services are given for those Acts that fall in and outside of our jurisdiction but still have a direct impact on the Consumer. Consumer Affairs is responsible for product recalls, consumer market research, adjudicating applications for rent increases, providing advice to landlords and tenants on tenancy issues [whether property is under rent control or not] and mediating disputes between parties. Consumer Affairs issue licenses that qualify for a Debt Collection license and Airbnb licenses. execute other tasks assigned to Consumer Affairs by the Statutory Consumer Affairs Board, the Rent Advisory Panel, Debt Licensing Authority, Tribunals and the Cost of Living Commission.
All publications in public domain Financials as pertaining to the budget
No right of access: Case Management System
Enforcement Documents Criminal Investigation Files Inspection Files
Personnel Records
Statutory Board Minutes [as criminal activity are discussed]. Financial Information related to an Investigation or Prosecution Tribunals and Appeals to the Minister
Section A: Structure, Organization and Legislation [s5[1]a]
Rent Increases [Domestic Premises] Control Act 1978
Rent Increases [Domestic Premises] Control Rules 1972
Rent Increases [Scientific Research Institutions] Order 1975
Vacation Rental Act 2018
Section B: 1] Functions, powers, duties of the Authority [s5[1]b]
Mission Statement
Consumer Affairs will strive for excellence by carrying out our mandate with the highest standard of integrity, efficiency and service to individuals, commercial, professional and governmental organizations. We will ensure the rights of consumers to fair trade practices, product safety and redress by maintaining an international viewpoint, a spirit of partnership through collaboration, information sharing, and where necessary, enforcement and prosecution.
Decisions And Guidelines:
Guidelines for the authority and work carried out by Consumer Affairs are governed by the Acts; prosecution of offenders is carried out by the Department of Public Prosecution.
Administrative guidelines are administered through Government policies and procedures such as Financial Instructions.
Legislative Powers:
Powers to Conduct Investigations, Gather Evidence and Conduct Interviews
Powers to Enter Premises
Powers to Obtain Information
Powers to Seize Goods
Powers to make Test Purchases
Powers to issue Orders to Cease Unfair Practices,
Powers to issue Orders for Immediate Compliance
Powers to issue Orders of Voluntary Compliance
Powers to Remove Products for Sale
Powers to issue Prohibited Notices and Warning
Powers to Facilitate Prosecution
Powers to Remove Unsafe Products from Sale
Powers to Make Product Safety Regulations
Powers to Conduct Market Research
Powers to Grant or reject Increases of Rent
Powers to Provide Avenue for Appeals, Tribunals
Power to Grant or Revoke a Debt Collector Licenses
Power to seek Civil Penalties.
Powers to issue licensing
Powers to issue Essential Commodities
Section B: 2] Obligations under PATI Act [s5[1]b]
To provide in a timely manner information that is in the public domain, such as our Education Publications, Annual Report, social media, etc. And to make every reasonable effort to assist people in connection with their request.
Training in Consumer Conflict Resolution
Best Business Practices and Advice
Seminars on the Acts which Govern their Business
Product Safety and Recall adherence
Business Trends
For Public:
Dissemination of Information on Consumers Rights and Responsibilities
Dissemination of Information on Various Topics such as Scams, Budgeting, Vendor Solicitation etc.
Dissemination of Information on Various Topics monthly on Radio talk Shows
Direct access to the Office for Q & A and Filing a Complaint on [email protected] and our website http://www.consumeraffairs.bm
Facebook Q & A
Consumer Education Campaigns
Dissemination of Information to both landlords and tenants on their Governing Acts
Access can be gained from the Government Portal at http://www.gov.bm or from our offices. The following is a list of some of the info available.
Auto and Cycle Repairs
Budget Planner CA
Budgeting Tips
Business Help Section for Providers of Goods and Services
Children’s Coloring Book on Finance [hard copy] Complaint Process
Consumer Q & A
Consumer Guide to New Car Purchases
Consumer Protection Act 1999
Customer Service Guide
Food Labels
Guide to Buying a New Car Gift Cards
Home Conveyance Information Hurricane Tips
Landlord and Tenant Act Revised 1989
Landlord and Tenant Rent Control
Landlord and Tenant general information
Making a Complaint
Money Management Plan
Multi-Level Marketing/Pyramid Schemes
Phishing Scams
Planning A
Wedding Press
Releases Product Recalls
Responsible Trader Booklet
Rent Increase RC7, RC8, RC2 Forms
Sample Refund Letter
Senior Safety Tips
Shopping on the Internet
Small Claims Court Guide
Small Claims Court Fee Schedule
Teen Advice
The Laws and You
The TCD Guide to Selling Your Car
The World of Copyright and You Vehicle Repair Tips
Your First Motorbike
Youth Guide to the Bermuda Court System
English Youth Guide to the Bermuda Court System Portuguese
Section E: Administration [all public access] manuals [s5[1]e]
Manuals used by Consumer Affairs are those that are produced by Government such as Financial Instructions, Code of Conduct, the Legislative Process, Human Resource Procedures etc.
Section F: Decision-making documents [s5[1]f]
The Decision-Making Process is located within the Acts we enforce. Every decision is subject to the Nature of the Offence, Rules of Evidence and Prosecution Procedures. Office administration and personnel decisions are governed by those identified in section E.
Section G: The Information officer [s5[1]g]
Karen Marshall Consumer Affairs
Alternate in the absence of Ms. Marshall Heather Marshall
Consumer Affairs
Section H: Any Other Information [s5[1]h]
Any information that we are legally allowed to distribute to the public can be found on the Portal Web-Site page as well as in hard copy within our offices.
Section I: Any Other Information To be Provided? [s5[1]i]
No
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]:
Confirm copies of Information Statement are available at the following sites:
Your principal office: Y/
The Bermuda National Library; Y
The Bermuda Archives; Y/
Available electronically, Y/
Website for public authority Y/
Have you published a notice in the Gazette indicating the places where the information statement is available for the public? N/
With the Information Commissioner. /Y
Executive Officer / Rent Commissioner Consumer Affairs
PATI Information Statement Cost Of Living Commission
Name of Public Authority: Cost of Living Commission
Introduction:
In accordance with Part 2 of the Public Access to Information Act 2010, the Cost of Living Commission is required to produce an Information Statement that includes the relevant items that are specified in Part 2, Section 5 [1] of the Act.
The general purpose of the Public Access to Information Act 2010 is to give the public the right to obtain access to information held by the Cost of Living Commission to the greatest extent possible, subject to exceptions that are in the public interest.
In producing this Information Statement, the Cost of Living Commission will ensure that it is in compliance with the Act to enable people to access records that are not exempt as outlined in Part 4 of the Act.
Section A: Structure, Organization and Legislation [s5[1]a]
In accordance with Sections 2[1] and 2[2] of the Cost of Living Commission Act 1974, the Cost of Living Commission was established and comprises a Chairman and a minimum of seven [7] and a maximum of twelve [12] other members. All members, including the two ex officio members, were appointed by the Minister of Home Affairs on 20th October 2025, as published in the Official Gazette. [https://www.gov.bm/theofficialgazette/notices/gn09742025],
In accordance with Section 1 of the First Schedule to the Act, each member of the Commission shall be appointed for a term of one [1] year, commencing on a date determined by the Minister of Home Affairs.
Legislation:
The Commission operates in accordance with the Cost-of-Living Act 1974, the Cost of Living [Essential Commodities] Regulations 2022, and any subsequent amendments.
Section B: 1] Functions, powers, duties of the Authority [s5[1]b]
The Cost of Living Commission plays a vital advisory role in advancing the Government’s commitment to affordability. Established under Section 2 of the Cost of Living Commission Act 1974, the Commission is responsible for reviewing price trends, recommending goods and services for designation as “essential,” and promoting transparency in pricing practices.
Amendments to the Act in 2020 expanded the Commission’s powers, enabling it to formally declare commodities as “essential” upon recommendation — thereby strengthening its consumer protection mandate.
Building on this foundation, the 2025 Throne Speech signaled a renewed focus on affordability through legislative and policy reform. As part of this effort, the Commission will review and update the categories and list of essential goods and submit evidence-based policy recommendations to the Cabinet. This initiative forms a central component of the Government’s broader strategy to ease cost of living pressures and promote fairness in the marketplace for all residents.
Section B: 2] Obligations under PATI Act [s5[1]b]
To provide in a timely manner information that will have a direct bearing on the public and retail section such as the mandatory Essential Commodities list and when developed the Commissions website for educational purposes.
The Cost of Living Commission reviews the cost of living in Bermuda, monitors pricing of goods, provides public information on Essential Commodities, has the power to require information from businesses concerning pricing and advises the Minister on related matters, in accordance with Section 4 of the Cost of Living Act 1974.
Section D: Records and documents held [s5[1]d]
The Cost of Living Commission maintains records of general correspondence, meeting agendas and meeting notes of meetings held, and records appeals before the Minister.
Section E: Administration [all public access] manuals [s5[1]e]
Cost of Living Commission Act 1974 and Cost of Living [Essential Commodities] Regulations 2022 and the current Essential Commodity List
Section F: Decision-making documents [s5[1]f]
Cost of Living Commission Act 1974 and Cost of Living [Essential Commodities] Regulations 2022
Requests for information shall be in writing and directed to the Information Officer for the Consumer Affairs:-
Section I: Any Other Information To be Provided? [s5[1]i]
N/A
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: 19th of February 2026
Locations of Information Statement:
Confirmed copies of the Information Statement are available at the following sites:-
Available electronically, email: [email protected] Y
Website for public authority http://www.gov.bm –
Have you published a notice in the Gazette indicating the places
where the information statement is available for the public? Y
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.
