Minister Furbert’s Trip To New York Cost $2,065
A trip in June 2023 by Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert to New York for the Breeze Airways discussions cost $2,065.38, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage.
The trip duration was listed as from June 14, 2023 – June 16, 2023, and the web page listing said, “The Minister of Transport, the Hon Wayne L. Furbert, JP MP, met with the founder and CEO of Breeze Airways in New York City. The Minister spoke about the Bermuda market and the forthcoming hotel developments and was accompanied by Lester Nelson of the Bermuda Airport Authority and Aaron Adderley of Skyport. The Ministry aims to strengthen existing partnerships and attract new airlines to increase the island’s air travel network.”
Expenses
- Air Travel: $608.65
- Ground Transportation: $161.91
- Accommodation: $994.82
- Meals: $300.00
- Total costs: $2,065.38
Flip Flop dining well on the public purse, $300 for two days