Delegation Attends Meetings In Middle East

October 7, 2012

Premier Paula Cox is currently leading a delegation from Bermuda to visit member countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council [GCC] in an effort to strengthen and further Bermuda’s partnerships with the region. All expenditure for the Qatar visit is at the expense of the State of Qatar.

The delegation consists of Minister of Business Development & Tourism Wayne Furbert, Cabinet Secretary Donald Scott, Bermuda Monetary Authority CEO Jeremy Cox, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Business Development & Tourism Ross Webber and Belaid Jheengoor from PriceWaterhouseCoopers.

Meetings are already underway today [Oct 7], as the group met with the Dubai International Financial Centre and the Dubai Financial Services Authority.

Following the Premier’s visit to London in July to promote Bermuda, the London Office has been engaged with the Embassies of the State of Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.

As a result of the dialogue, the Premier was extended an invitation by His Excellency Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabr Al-Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs to the State of Qatar. The Premier and delegation will be received as his guests.

The Finance Ministry said: “Over the course of the next few days, the Premier and the delegation will visit the United Arab Emirates and Qatar and participate in a series of high level meetings to build on established relationships with the member countries. In the United Arab Emirates, the delegation will meet with various government and business entities in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.”

In Qatar the delegation will be the guests of the Prime Minister and will hold meetings with government and business organisations.

Premier Cox said, “The Bermuda Government is working to build stronger relationships with the governments of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Over the past several months we have executed our GCC strategy that builds on existing successes, and clearly sets out our goals of building stronger economic partnerships and promoting Bermuda as a preferred offshore destination for the members of the GCC to conduct business. This strategy has resulted in an invitation for Bermuda to meet with the Prime Minister of Qatar.”

Premier Cox continued, “Bermuda must continue diversify and expand its reach, therefore it is essential that we develop deeper political and economic ties with these two countries. Deeper ties result in more trade and investment; increased trade and investment results in more opportunities for Bermudian companies and more jobs for Bermudians. That is why this trip is important.”

Over the past two years there have been several developments regarding the GCC. Among these developments are Double Taxation Agreements with Qatar and the Kingdom of Bahrain.

The Premier was in London this past July to meet with GCC representatives to discuss economic diversification and this past September, and the Premier recently co-hosted the 2012 C3 Summit in New York, which examined all aspects of Middle East business and financial opportunities.

Premier Cox concluded, “Bermuda is very well positioned to forge expanded links the countries of the GCC and our discussions during this visit will be focused on growing ties between these countries and the Island.”

The GCC visit concludes on Friday, Oct. 12, 2012.

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  1. Opressed says:

    The Cog blowing every last cent we have before it all crashes to the ground. You’d think the PLP stalwarts would have at least have her deported for making them look so incompetent and the embarrassment of it all.

    • Guess again... says:

      I think the article is pretty clear that this is on Qatar’s dime. Too bad they’re spending their money to bring in Cox x2 and The Lounge Singer… I’m sure Qatar will be impressed!

      • Family Man says:

        Only the stay in Qatar is on the Sheik’s dime.

        You do know that Dubai is a different country and not just a familiar term for some bye named Du, right?

      • pepper says:

        Bermuda has been sold….the only people can save this Island is the Arabs….

    • swing voter says:

      No ones going to vote OBA. People would rather stay home then vote for the fake a$$ party.

      • PLOP says:

        I agree. People would rather stay home than vote for the failure that is the current PLP. Although, people want change and will come out and vote for the OBA. They know that the OBA can always be voted out at the next election if they are unimpressed with what they do as a government.

      • pepper says:

        Swing voter you have a choice,you can vote the current Gov back in !!!!!

      • Morpheus says:

        They will vote…and they will vote strong. They will vote for unity over division. New day mate!

  2. whatever says:

    She sure likes to travel.

  3. ?????? says:

    SEEMS TO BE GETTING IN AS MANY TRIPS AS SHE CAN, IN CASE SHE IS REPLACED BY DEREK BURGESS AFTER THE DECEMBER 2012 ELECTION

    • pepper says:

      God have mercy on this Island if Dereck Burgess was to become our leader !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
      Dereck , has a lot to answer to with some of his comments regarding the former accountant General…Derick knows how to play the race card..Burgess has a hard time reading what is in front of him he stutters and has a hard time to pronounce certain words,is this the man we want to be our leader ?

      • Politely Pompous says:

        @Pepper-I actually like Mr. Burgess but I agree…as Premier: NO-he’s just not up to that task. I cringe every time I watch him read a speech-it always reminds me of how we learned to read those beginner Dick and Jane books in P1; it’s that bad. It’s so clear that he doesn’t write his own speeches because he reads them like he’s obviously never seen it before and heaven help him if it contains a big word! I can almost hear someone saying in the background: “it’s o.k.-just sound it out…”

        The least he can do is read over his speeches before he gets in front of the public and ends up looking like a six-yr-old reading beginner books-it’s like they’re just handed to him before he gets in front of everyone and he has no clue what’s in them. Nope-not Premier material. Now with Paula, it’s the opposite…I always have to have my Thesaurus ready to flip through whenever I hear her speak…it’s like “Huh? What dat mean?”

  4. May be they’ll need some drywallers or nail technichians in Quatar

  5. Diversity U says:

    I guess PWC will get all their Work Permits approved real fast..

  6. Terry says:

    Another bailout.
    Listen you little turban guys……Me Paula Abdul need money.

    I give you big hill in St. George ann old Naval Annex. We have oil there.
    Jus give me some money to keep people happy and I will throw in 4 Uighurs………………………….

    Paula Cox
    Chief Robin of the Hood.

  7. Triangle Drifter says:

    The Cog loves to fly, & it shows. She learned well from Doc Brown. Rack up those air miles which are in your name, never mind that the taxpayer paid for them. When you finally get kicked to the curb you have all those miles to use to help you de stress yourself.

  8. LoL says:

    It should say Premier Paula Cox meets with her buddy’s in Qatar and Dubie..who she is cozy with. Maybe one day she would reveal that.

  9. Y-Gurl says:

    The PLP NEVER do anything that will promote positive feedback, Paula is about as much use to Bermuda as a chocolate tea pot, she has done nothing since being “elected” except cover up the prior guys dealings, this country needs some proper leadership by someone who has actually run a business before, don’t care what party but its time to get these lot out!

    • Don't vote PLP and NEVER vote OBA!!! says:

      You really wanted to say black tea pot right? Don’t get scared right now UBP/OBA pawn!

      • Sandgrownan says:

        Race Card! You fail.

      • Zombie Apocalypse says:

        Let me explain it as I would to a 3-year-old. Chocolate melts when it comes into contact with hot liquid. That is why a ‘chocolate tea pot’ is completely useless.

        Not every reference to something ‘chocolate’ is necessarily to do with race. And not every reference to a tea pot is to call it ‘black’.

        But, sure enough, almost everything that is said is is subject to being put through the ‘race card’ check that comes so naturally to the PLP. What else have you got, when you lose the argument on every other level?

  10. Soooooo says:

    So what was GP1 doing parked on Front Street this evening?

    • Opressed says:

      Posin??

    • Sandgrownan says:

      It’s usually down AP Owen Road at least twice a week

    • allison conyers says:

      That should be reported. Aren’t GP cars for official Govt business? Boggles my mind that we even need all these GP cars.

  11. meow! says:

    Boy, I would really like to know what all of that translates ,to the economy of Bermudians..Thw benefit does forging relationships going to translate to may be evident in the future..hmmmm….I answered my own question..okay we really are in the silly season…lol..

  12. Judge Dredd says:

    You people claim to stand for change and “unity over division” but look at how nasty, bitter, and snobbish you are when you are not in power. Should we expect that people like you will all of a sudden be genuinely positive if the fake OBA/UBP get into power? I doubt it. The only solutions you have is that alcoholic chemical solution you’ve been drinking. Bunch of raging drunkards.

  13. Encyclopedia says:

    Forging relationships for Paula, for post premier days maybe?

    Remember the last Throne Speech saying Emirates Airlines will fly to Bermuda? In the next Throne Speech it will be Qatar Airways?

  14. Vote For Me & Ill Set You Free says:

    @Judge Dredd People are nasty, bitter and snobbish because they are tired of all the lies and BS from this present Government and they are really concerned about the direction this island is heading. They are loyal to their country not to any political party. I think you’ve been drinking the PLP green Kool-Aid for to long.

  15. Rockfish #2 says:

    I’m still waiting for those Indian Film producers to arrive,along with the Chinese tourists.

    Does anyone really think these visits benefit Bermuda? Seems like diversions to me.

    • Encyclopedia says:

      They will when Emirates Airlines plane is parked in the tarmac in LF Wade.

      Soon it will be Qatar Airways plane in LF Wade. I bet that will get a mention in the Throne Speech.