A long break from Parliament ends today for MPs as the House of Assembly reconvenes to debate legislation ranging from business to immigration and casino gaming.

The introduction of the Land Title Registry, several years in the making, will be brought to the House along with the Quarantine Act 2016, which updates the island’s regime for preventing and containing outbreaks, as well as working with the international community.

Legislators last sat in Sessions House at the end of November 2016, with the December 2 session called off after the House was blocked off by protesters demonstrating against the airport development project.

Legislation for the America’s Cup is to be tabled, while new regulations on tourist accommodation will be brought with the Bermuda Immigration and Protection Amendment (No 2) Act 2016. The Summary Offences Amendment Act 2016 will bring the offence of selling cigarettes to under-16s in line with the Tobacco Control Act 2015.

Two pieces of gaming legislation will be brought: the Casino Gaming (General Reserve and Casino Taxes) Regulations 2016, and the Casino Gaming (Casino Fees) Regulations 2016,

Business legislation ranges from the Corporate Service Provider Business Exemption Amendment Order 2016 to the USA Bermuda Tax Convention Amendment Act 2016, the International Co-operation (Tax Information Exchange Agreements) Amendment (No 2) Act 2016, and the Insurance Accounts Amendment Regulations 2016.