Two government witnesses have answered the Commission of Inquiry’s questions on the airport redevelopment project.

According to a statement from the commission, chairman Sir Anthony Evans informed counsel at the start of yesterday’s hearings that members were now “awaiting the documentation that was requested and to which government witnesses have made reference in their revised witness statements”.

These documents are expected to be identified and received today, the statement added.

The Bermuda Government had formally objected to the inclusion of its controversial airport redevelopment deal in the commission’s investigation, submitting written objections on Monday last week.

In response, the commission acknowledged that the Government had now followed “proper procedure” established for making an objection, stating that it would deliberate on those objections and make a decision “shortly”.

However, it added: “Because the issue has been raised publicly, the commission also wishes to state publicly that no undertaking was ever given to the Government that we would not inquire into the airport project.”

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