Cost Of Minister Darrell’s Trips: $2,496 & $1,373
A trip in October 2025 by Minister of Tourism, Transport, Culture and Sport Owen Darrell to Kingston, Jamaica cost $2,496.47, and a trip to New York, USA cost $1,373.55, according to recent listings on the Government’s travel webpage.
Bermuda Football Association World Cup Qualifiers – Kingston, Jamaica
The trip duration was listed as from October 13, 2025 – October 15, 2025, and the web page listing said, “The Hon Owen K Darrell, JP MP, Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport attended the CONCACAF Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The match, held on 14th October 2025, saw Bermuda’s Gombey Warriors compete with the Jamaican team. The Minister gave his support to the team and was accompanied by the Director of Sport and Recreation.
“While in Jamaica, Minister Darrell was invited to attend Jamaica’s Parliament as a special guest with the Premier, the Hon E David Burt, JP MP as well as Member of Parliament, Mr. Chis Famous, JP MP.”
Expenses
- Air Travel: $1,487.40
- Ground Transportation: $44.01
- Accommodation: $782.28
- Meals: $156.78
- Miscellaneous: $26.00
- Total costs: $2,496.47
Wings Gala, Airline Executive Networking – New York, NY, USA
The trip duration was listed as from October 17, 2025 – October 18, 2025, and the web page listing said, “The Hon Owen K Darrell, JP MP, Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture and Sport was invited to attend the Wings Gala held in New York on Friday, 17th October 2025. The Minister was accompanied by the Director of Sport and Recreation.
“The Wings Gala provided an opportunity for Minister Darrell to meet with leading executives of the global airline industry and to honor Sir. Tim Clarke, President of Emirates Airlines. During the evening, Minister Darrell discussed the viability of Bermuda as a premium destination and spoke with many airline executives about the desire to launch new destination cities in the future.”
Expenses
- Air Travel: $429.20
- Ground Transportation: $233.23
- Accommodation: $686.27
- Meals: $19.85
- Miscellaneous: $5.00
- Total costs: $1,373.55
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While I laud Mr Darrell for using what appears to be an economy fare for his one day trip to NYC how on earth do you spend $233.23 on transport from JFK or EWR into Manhattan? Maybe he chartered a helicopter? Nice digs at $600+ per night also.