Minister Roban’s Trip To Dubai Cost $18,274.62
A trip in November to December 2023 by Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban to Dubai, United Arab Emirates cost $18,274.62, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage.
The trip duration was listed as from November 30, 2023 – December 12, 2023, and the web page listing said, “Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Walter H. Roban, JP, MP joined the Premier of Bermuda, the Hon. David E. Burt, JP, MP in representing Bermuda at COP28 2023 which was held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates [UAE] from 30 November – 12 December 2023.
“The 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change also referred to as COP28 saw delegates from around the world come together to negotiate global goals for tackling climate change and present their countries’ plans for contributing to those goals and also to report on their progress. Governments agreed on policies to limit global temperature rises and adapt to impacts associated with climate change.
“COP28 saw leaders come together from governments, businesses, NGOs and civil society to find solutions to the issues which affect the world.
“This year’s conference was hosted by the United Arab Emirates which holds the COP28 Presidency. The Presidency’s plan to deliver on the pillars of the Paris Agreement focused on four areas:
1. Transitioning to Clean Energy
2. Centering nature, people, lives and livelihood
3. Delivering on Finance
4. Mobilizing inclusivity
“There are 7 years remaining to achieve critical 2030 climate targets. ”
Expenses
- Air Travel $10,119.00
- Accommodation $6,982.00
- Meals $1,145.03
- Miscellaneous $28.59
- Total costs $18,274.62
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Will you lot stop wasting our money.
Laugh of the Day!
What makes you think the government believes it is the people’s money?
My airfare guess was pretty close. The Minister obviously flew business class, not economy class.
All those expenses, two weeks rubbing elbows with similar government and non-government organization representatives, and the honorable Minister still cannot define “climate change.” No “solutions” came out of COP28 which had the biggest carbon footprint of any COP gathering. Oh, the irony of it all! And I bet tons of meat was served.
But we have seven years to achieve absurd climate targets that will drive up everyday costs, reduce our standard of living, and increase government control over our lives.
The earth is going just fine.
Waiting to see the Big Guy’s expenses for the trip.