Cost Of Minister Darrell’s Trips: $3,644 & $1,548
A trip in August 2025 by Minister of Tourism, Transport, Culture and Sport Owen Darrell to Bridgetown, Barbados cost $3,644.41, and a trip to New York, USA cost $1,548.59, according to recent listings on the Government’s travel webpage.
CARIFESTA XV – Bridgetown, Barbados
The trip duration was listed as from August 20, 2025 – August 28, 2025, and the web page listing said, “The Hon Owen K Darrell, JP MP, Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport attended CARIFESTA XV in Bridgetown, Barbados to celebrate Bermuda’s participation. The Bermuda Delegation was represented by 18 creatives across dance, music, visual arts, film and literature. The Minister was accompanied by technical officers from the Department of Culture.
“Bermuda Night at Golden Square Freedom Park featured performances by the delegation presenting the Bermuda story.”
Expenses
- Air Travel: $698.19
- Ground Transportation: $342.76
- Accommodation: $2,026.31
- Meals: $495.26
- Miscellaneous: $81.89
- Total costs: $3,644.41
Air Service Development with Jet Blue – New York, USA
The trip was listed as August 28, 2025, and the web page listing said, “The Hon Owen K Darrell, Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport attended a meeting with executives from Jet Blue. The meeting took place during the Minister’s stopover in New York, NY, [therefore, airfare is nil] and he was accompanied by the Permanent Secretary of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport as well as representatives from the Bermuda Tourism Authority and the Bermuda Airport Authority.
“This productive meeting allowed the team to present the expected increase in tourism products, including a significate increase in the number of available hotel rooms, and confirm Bermuda’s commitment to partnering with Jet Blue in the future to promote air service development to the island.
“With 2026 on the horizon, air service development is vital to the growth of tourism, and continued engagement with airlines is essential.”
Expenses
- Air Travel: $0.00
- Ground Transportation: $273.43
- Accommodation: $1,191.16
- Meals: $84.00
- Total costs: $1,548.59
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