There has been no "formal report" to the Chamber of Commerce, from the Department of Prosecutions one year since the horse stampede that marred the first Harbour Nights of 2007.

Diane Gordon, the executive vice-president of the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce revealed the lack of development in her report at the BCC's Annual General Meeting at the Hamilton Fairmont Princess.

Just over a year ago, two horses with their carriage attached broke loose and careened down Front Street on the opening night of the street festival.

Since then, those who were injured have yet to receive any information from the Police or Department of Prosecutions.

In her report, Mrs. Gordon notes: "The opening night of 'Harbour Nights' was marred by the tragic stampede of a horse and carriage through a thronging crowd on Front Street.

"Regrettably, no formal report has been received from the DPP. Despite the frenzy of the opening night, the 2007 season of 'Harbour Nights' street festival, the fifteenth season was the most successful to date."

Wednesday marked the first night of the 2008 street festival's 16th season and, according to a spokesperson, even without the cruise ships it was a huge success. Last month horses were banned by Hamilton Mayor Sutherland Madeiros from the activities along Front Street this year on the basis of both public and visitor safety.

Horses and carriages are still be allowed to operate in Hamilton during the day.

Days after the ban, a Police spokesperson announced there would be no criminal charges brought and "relevant individuals and agencies" including those hurt, would be access to the "information that is relevant".

None of those injured have confirmed they have seen the report and neither has Mrs. Gordon.

She added: "We are extremely grateful for the continued support of our sponsors, Bank of Bermuda, HSBC Group and Department of Community and Cultural Affairs, Chamber members, businesses, Corporation of Hamilton, Bermuda Police Service, Spanishtown Entertainment, vendors and our own staff Lindsay Davis, Phyllis Virgil, Cherie Kurpjuweit and Fiona Lines play an important role in making this event happen."

Also raised in the BCC report was the closure of the Visitors Service Bureau after 77 years of continued service, which Mrs. Gordon said brought serious financial challenges to the Chamber.

She said: "The Visitors Service Bureau as we knew it, closed in 2007 ending 77 years of continuous service to our visitors.

"The closure of the VSB brought with it a significant financial challenge for the Chamber in the form of redundancy payments to a number of loyal, long-serving staff members.

"The membership has stepped up by supporting a Capital Campaign."