Land Loss Commission: Submission Deadline
The Commission of Inquiry into Historic Land Losses in Bermuda is reminding the public that the final deadline for submissions will be this Monday, June 8th.
A spokesperson said, “The Commission of Inquiry into Historic Land Losses in Bermuda would like to remind the public of the upcoming final deadline for submissions this Monday, June 8th, 2020.
“Pursuant to the Commissions of Inquiry Act 1935, this Commission of Inquiry was established on 31st October 2019 by the Premier, the Honourable E. David Burt JP MP. The Commission has been directed to inquire into historic losses of citizens’ property in Bermuda, in keeping with the mandate of the House of Assembly as expressed in its Resolution of 4th July 2014.
“The Commission reiterates that it is not a court of law, and it cannot issue any orders that will address individual land losses or attempt to provide an individual remedy for such loss. Rather, it must determine whether a claim is an example of a systemic “ land grab” It is required to report is findings and recommendations to the Government, and in the event of a possible criminal wrongdoing it will report It to the Director of Public Prosecutions for further action.
“Persons wishing to submit an application can do so via our website at historiclandlosscoi.bm or email secretarycoihll@gmail or in person at 4th Floor, Sophia House, #48 Church Street. For telephone inquiries please call 400-3690.”
Oh please!!! What a waste of time and money. The land was sold/swapped or what ever between various parties that are long dead.The deal was DONE THEN. You cant go back and re-hash a deal. This shows me how ignorant some people are. Suckers are born daily…stop being so crabby and accept the fact your great grand diddy was a’sucker’ It wasnt YOURS THEN and it AINT NOW.