Minister Richards Banking Trip Cost $2,220.11
The Government’s webpage providing the costs of Minister’s travel has been updated again, this time showing a $2,220.11 cost for Finance Minister Bob Richard’s trip to attend the 2014 G30 International Banking Seminar in Washington, DC.
The trip took place from Saturday, October 11, 2014 to Monday, October 13, 2014, and the website listing said, “The Minister of Finance attended the G30 International Banking Seminar on Sunday, 12th October, 2014, in Washington D.C. Travel dates:11th – 13th October, 2014. Venue: Inter-American Development Bank: Transport: Book-a-Limo: Accommodation: Mayflower Hotel, Washington D.C.
“The G30 International Banking Seminar is a key event that draws a majority of the world’s central bank governors, leaders of the financial sector, and finance ministers, to discuss the most pressing developments in the world economy and financial systems, in an off-the-record forum conducive to a frank exchange of views. Discussion focused on numerous issues, including the outlook for global financial growth, economic, financial and trade challenges ahead, regulatory work, etc.
Expenses
- Air Travel: $488.45
- Ground Transportation: $172.37
- Accommodation: $1,465.15
- Meals: $94.14
- Miscellaneous: $N/A
- Total Cost: $2,220.11
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$1,465.15 for two nights? Come on man, your party is under scrutiny, stay at a Holiday Inn Express! Crazy that you stay at nicer hotels than I do when I work at a private company. What is the approved list of hotels for government trips?
His whole trip is still cheaper than a first class ticket to India…
I’m still waiting for the travel statistics people to publish some trips that the PLP took for comparisons sake.
I’m thinking this will look dirt cheap compared to the PLP who always took an army of clingons to carry bags etc.
$2,200 for two nights in DC including air fare is pretty much rock bottom.
I guess you don’t recall Ewart sarcastically telling us we shouldn’t expect him to stay at the Quality Inn.
At least there was no Gombey entourage and bodyguards.
He flew economy as well.
Thank you for the transparency we did not see from 1998 to 2012.
Can you imagine Paula Cox going anywhere by herself?
The intent is good but come on a Bermuda……… These are a Government ministers and as such represent the country. Sleeping in flea bag hotels reflects badly on the company. This nickle and diming is crazy! Let’s get on with the important matters.