Cost Of Premier’s Visits To Newport & New York
The most recent listings on the Government’s travel webpage are for trips by Premier Michael Dunkley to Rhode Island for the Newport to Bermuda Race and to New York for the Recovery & Resilience Leadership Forum at the New York Stock Exchange.
Premier’s Visit To Newport, Rhode Island – $4,828.63
A trip in June 2016 by Premier Michael Dunkley to Newport, Rhode Island cost $4,828.63, according to the listing.
The trip duration was listed as from Tuesday, June 14, 2016 – Thursday, June 16, 2016, and the web page listing said, “The Premier of Bermuda made an official visit to Newport, Rhode Island to participate in events prior to the start of the 2016 Newport to Bermuda Race.
“While there he attended two events, at which he delivered some remarks. The first event was a reception hosted by Gosling’s for all competitors and organisers at the Newport Shipyard.
:The second was a reception and dinner hosted by the Commodore of the Cruising Club of America. During his remarks the Premier outlined the positive effects of the Newport/Bermuda race and other recent developments on the island.
“During the trip, the Premier also met with members of the Newport City Government. The meeting centered on Newport’s approach to infrastructure development, resiliency and its strategy for the financing of capital projects.”
Expenses
- Air Travel: $1,190.90
- Ground Transportation: $1,565.84
- Accommodation: $2,071.89
- Meals: $
- Miscellaneous: $
- Total Cost: $4,828.63
Premier’s Visit To New York – $4,718.08
A trip in June 2016 by Premier Michael Dunkley to New York cost $4,718.08, with the trip duration listed as from Wednesday, June 01, 2016 – Friday, June 03, 2016.
The web page listing said, “The Premier of Bermuda made an official visit to New York City to participate in the Recovery & Resilience Leadership Forum at the New York Stock Exchange. The forum was hosted by RenaissanceRe, one of Bermuda’s larger home-grown insurance and reinsurance companies.
“Upon arrival the Premier met with the editorial writers of Bloomberg News and the Wall Street Journal to outline the many ways in which Bermuda acts as an economic centre of activity for the global community. The Premier also had an opportunity to meet with Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg who expressed his continued support for Bermuda.
“Following the Leadership Forum, the Premier joined representatives from RenRe on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange for the closing bell and additional media interviews.
“The Premier was accompanied on this trip by Special Aide to the Premier, Miss. Jannell Ford.”
Expenses
- Air Travel: $1,540.90
- Ground Transportation: $696.26
- Accommodation: $2,480.92
- Meals: $
- Miscellaneous: $
- Total Cost: $4,718.08
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I notice that the travel cost of you and your cohorts seems reasonable and not over the top. Thats important but you should know that gay Bermudians paid for approximately 10 per cent of your travel and did not receive the same rights and courtesies as even the most ignorant strait voter(plenty of em) Oh and I am strait, married and a father.Taking a pass to avoid political fallout may work for many, but not me.
Steve
“you should know that gay Bermudians paid for approximately 10 per cent of your travel”
Must have pulled that “fact” out from where the sun don’t shine LOL!
Steve I think that it is only fair that you accept the outcome. Calling people names as a result of their right to vote is unbecoming of any strait married father. I to appreciate the cost of the New Port/New York visit and have questions as to the Premiers abstention as well but he will answer for his actions shortly as the election nears. However I would emplore you and others like you to take this opportunity to educate Bermuda’s populace rather than further divide with name calling. Personally they’re other segments of Bermuda that need their rights acknowledged before we tackle gay rights and if you were to assist them in their cause maybe just maybe they would be compelled to assist you in yours…….. ALL LIVES MATTER!
I don’t really believe you are asking a question as you are enjoying a laugh at my statement. However I will try and explain my rationale.
It is widely accepted that the LGBT make up about 10% or the population (look it up).
Therefore it seems to be fair to state that 10% of gov revenue is produced by these same people.(seem reasonable?)
My point is- Travel by goverment officials will be paid for by tax/revenue that is partly funded by this group(yes/no?) of people and they have just been slapped in the face yet again.