Question marks hung over whether legislators would go ahead with a debate on the report of the Commission of Inquiry into Historical Land Losses in Bermuda today in the House of Assembly.

The motion was tabled in December by David Burt, the Premier — but The Royal Gazette understands concerns persist among MPs that the matter could be sub judice, and therefore not appropriate for debate.

Lawmakers were expected to debate a Bill affording witnesses the chance to remain anonymous during investigations and trials involving gang violence

The Justice and Community Safety Reform Bill 2026 was tabled last month by Kim Wilkerson, the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, who subsequently said the protection would not be automatically bestowed but used when “absolutely necessary”.

The Bill was brought to “effectively address the escalating crisis of gang violence in Bermuda” by shielding witnesses from intimidation or threat of harm.

It will also amend the criminal code to to create offences of assault on and intimidation of “a judicial officer, prosecutor or members of both Houses of the Legislature”.

However, the Gazette also understands the Bill could be delayed over potential issues in its wording.

The Contributory Pensions (Amendment of Contributions and Benefits) Order 2026 is expected to go before MPs.

Among ministerial statements, Kim Wilson, the Minister of Health, is to speak on the implications of international travel restrictions on access to overseas medical care.

Tinée Furbert, the Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors, will update the House on the Bermuda Human Rights Commission’s annual report for 2025.

Jason Hayward, the Minister of Economy and Labour, is scheduled to speak on youth unemployment and the Bermuda Job Connect online platform launched this year.

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