Form 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K


REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For December 13, 2002



THE BANK OF BERMUDA LIMITED
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)


6 Front Street
Hamilton HM 11
Hamilton HM DX, Bermuda
(Address of principal executive offices)

             Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

  Form 20-F   X   Form 40-F       

             Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

  Yes        No   X  

             If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 83-  N/A  


THE BANK OF BERMUDA LIMITED

                On December 13, 2002, The Bank of Bermuda Limited notified the Bermuda Stock Exchange of a change in its senior management structure. The memorandum with respect to this matter is attached as an exhibit to this Form 6-K and incorporated herein by reference.

  Exhibit Index  

  99.1 Memorandum to Bermuda Stock Exchange, dated December 13, 2002.

 

 

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SIGNATURES

             Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

   THE BANK OF BERMUDA LIMITED


   By: /s/ Alison J. Satasi
     
      Name:
Title:
Alison J. Satasi
Head of Investor Relations

Date:  December 13, 2002