Comments on: Premier Thanks Bermuda Carnival Organisers

By: SkEPTIC

SkEPTIC — Sat, 20 Jun 2015 12:51:05 +0000

Have you ever been to Caribana in Toronto. It started out as a local event, but each year it grew bigger and better and attracts thousands of people from around the world. While I must admit that I have not been in over 20 years now (Im getting old) I enjoy Toronto and return there about once every year or two. Had it not been for Caribana, I would have never had a reason to go there. 30-40 visits there since.

By: John Silvester

John Silvester — Sat, 20 Jun 2015 10:57:24 +0000

In total it was a lot more than $50,000 with in kind etc….
Lets do the math.
even at only $50,000 for 200 visitors (which I am sure included the performers, managers etc…).
Customer acquisition cost?
Wow!
But money well spent?
It is a local event for locals.
And that is OK. But don’t kid ourselves into thinking that thousands of people will one day show up to participate.
Not gonna happen.
And remember in 2017 there will not be one hotel room to be had. Americas Cup.
I guess this will be a two year run for now….

By: John Silvester

John Silvester — Sat, 20 Jun 2015 10:50:53 +0000

You would lose that bet……

By: Catch A Fire

Catch A Fire — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 13:34:40 +0000

By the way, I now live in Point and couldn’t get home my normal route because of the Bacardi Block Party. But you don’t hear me complaining do you. In fact I decided to park the car near BHS and walk to the Event. It was an awesome event that probably caused a few minor disruption for the nearby resident as well. But, you know what…most people see the big picture and understand. Life is better when you learn to take less, give more and expect nothing in return! By the way – Thanks to Bacardi! and Thanks to these guys for an awesome Event! I’m not a young whippersnapper anymore but next year I might try and make it to two events!

By: Catch A Fire

Catch A Fire — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 13:26:04 +0000

If it was less than the $4M spent on a Tourism Beyonce concert that maybe two tourists attended, I’m happy.

By: Catch A Fire

Catch A Fire — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 13:23:01 +0000

Im sorry Davy Jones but really….now that you know what to expect, plan better next year . Or perhaps meet with the group with some ideas (not just negativity) on how this could be minimized next year. We ALL have to make concessions from time to time for the benefit of others and the country as a hole. When I lived at Harbour Road,I knew that May 24th and during other Marathons I would have to plan better and live with a half hday of chaos. The same during the Christmas Boat Parade, its an Evening of Chaos. However, everyone is smiling and having fun and we all live with it.

Get over yourself @#Davy Jones Locker. What about me…I can’t even afford a boat, so count your blessings! Me, me , me …I, I , I . geeeesh…relax, take a deep breath every now and then and relax.!

By: Catch A Fire

Catch A Fire — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 13:16:19 +0000

@Mike…don’t even try and explain yourself to John Silvester. He is probably one of the people behind the failed $4 million dollar Byonce concert. How many tourists came for that. Or maybe John thought Global Hue was a great deal. Or perhaps even he helped establish the Faith Based Tourism project?

This group of young people, whoever you are…keep focused and keep moving forward. For a first year event – you guys did an incredible event! Everyone that I saw in Dockyard, young , old, local , visitor , black , white had a smile on their faces! Keep it up.

Some people are just sour grapes. Just step on them.

By: nomoremoney

nomoremoney — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 12:42:45 +0000

Really?? Try the Ferry. Or park and walk. Complainers, all of you. Jesus.

By: I heart 441

I heart 441 — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 12:36:39 +0000

I believe they got just over $50,000. In my opinion it was a good investment as a few international media came here for it. That media coverage has already has a few thousand hits on YouTube.

By: I heart 441

I heart 441 — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 12:33:01 +0000

As we all witnessed, only ” Soca Powers” can bring together all faces of a community. Big up to de BHW team!

2016 gonna be maaadddddd!
Next year bring in Machel, Destra, DJ Private Ryan and bring back Blaxx.
This year we had over 200 tourist fly in for it, I bet next year it will be over 500.

By: watching

watching — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 12:11:52 +0000

Was a great weekend.
But that pic looks like an OBA love affair.
How much did Bermuda pay to these guys to sponsor this event?
Don’t get me wrong, I think it was a great weekend, but the public has a right to know how the numbers panned out.

By: Jus' Wonderin'

Jus' Wonderin' — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 12:10:58 +0000

There was a fight or two but they were QUICKLY brought under control!!

By: Cranberry

Cranberry — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 11:30:01 +0000

Great job – Congrats to Jason and his team…!!

By: frank

frank — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 11:07:15 +0000

looking forward to carnival in 2016 to big bigger and better
and take it on the road

By: Tony Brannon

Tony Brannon — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 02:07:30 +0000

Great weekend….
Bermuda needs this to grow !
Building an event takes time and commitment………and people sticking to the wicket with you…..

I know…..as when they leave you…. it’s “Goodnight Irene”
I hope they stick with this…

By: davy jones locker

davy jones locker — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 01:59:10 +0000

What about the people that couldnt get to their boats at the marina. The onee who pay a heafty fee each month to use that facility and couldnt because of the congection.

By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 01:43:34 +0000

Money well spent.

By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 01:42:01 +0000

There were at least 200 visitors here for the event. Next year there will more. And more sponsors.

By: Colibm

Colibm — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 01:18:59 +0000

Awesome weekend, plus my dentist rocks for helping organize this. A dentist, yep, it’s true…

By: Pastor Syl

Pastor Syl — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 01:14:33 +0000

This weekend’s festivities brought all facets of this island together – a very welcome circumstance. No politics, and by report, no violence. That fact alone is amazing, that so many people together, with much alcohol (and probably other substances) available, yet there were no fights, stabbings, shootings, etc. Truly something to be proud of, Mr. Sukdeo!

By: hmmm

hmmm — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 00:08:35 +0000

Where is Minister Crockwell?

By: Stephen Thomson

Stephen Thomson — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 00:07:52 +0000

Well done. It was an excellent weekend. Incredibly well attended events, fun, well organized and great for both tourists and locals alike. The proof of pudding is that so many people from all walks of life attended. Clearly Bermuda wants and needs these events.
I cannot say enough about how positive this is for our island.
Well done and a huge thank you to all the organizers.

By: biggadon

biggadon — Thu, 18 Jun 2015 23:17:52 +0000

Great job guys…. a thoroughly enjoyable weekend for all … cant wait for #BHW2016

By: Carnival

Carnival — Thu, 18 Jun 2015 22:58:10 +0000

Well done guys!

By: Pastor Reverend Most Excellent Priestess

Pastor Reverend Most Excellent Priestess — Thu, 18 Jun 2015 22:51:30 +0000

Looks like people of all different backgrounds had a fantastic time and this will clearly make Bermuda more attractive as a tourist destination. This is clearly the work of the devil and will weaken some “church’s” hypnotic grip on some residents.

By: John Silvester

John Silvester — Thu, 18 Jun 2015 22:47:41 +0000

Where were the tourists?
How much did the taxpayers pay for this??????
Of course I will hear the “can’t even support a positive initiative…..”
But the BTA gave a ton of money to pay for this.
That money belongs to us.
Should they receive support? Definitely….
But the BTA is supposed to be self-sufficient at some point.
Poor business planning again.
How will the BTA pay for itself?????

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 18 Jun 2015 22:21:00 +0000

It was a fantastic weekend.

By: Terry

Terry — Thu, 18 Jun 2015 20:59:39 +0000

Nothing is free.
Explain.