Cost Of Minister Hayward’s Trips: $667 & $3,970
A trip in January 2026 by Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward to Abu Dhabi cost $667.54, and a trip in May 2026 to Panama cost $3,970.29, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage.
Global Government Leaders Program [GGLP] – Abu Dhabi [UAE]
The trip duration was listed as from January 17, 2026 – February 6, 2026, and the web page listing said, “The Hon. Jason P. Hayward, Minister of Economy and Labour, attended the Global Government Leaders Program [GGLP], held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.”
Expenses
- Ground Transportation: $3.50
- Meals: $664.04
- Total costs: $667.54
World Free Zones Organization’s 12th World Congress – Panama City, Panama
The trip duration was listed as from May 10, 2026 – May 14, 2026, and the web page listing said, “The Hon. Jason P. Hayward, Minister of Economy and Labour, attended the World Free Zones Organization’s 12th World Congress, held in Panama City, Panama.”
Expenses
- Air Travel: $3,072.30
- Accommodation: $787.60
- Meals: $110.39
- Total costs: $3,970.29
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Abu Dhabi cost $667.54 – ok, who picked up the first class airfare and hotel?
This is concerning when you get free flights to Abu Dhabi and free accommodation. What did Bermuda have to do in return? Also why is a flight to Panama $3000? These numbers don’t make sense. Are these trips that important to go on?
The trip to Abu Dhabi was before the American/Israeli war against Iran, so costs are difficult to compare at the moment, but current business class air fare to Abu Dhabi would be around $14,000. It is hard to find a decent hotel room in Abu Dhabi for under $1,500 per night (single occupancy).
Gosh, call me crazy, but would the costs not be on the PLANE TICKET and HOTEL RECEIPTS? You know, those things government officials are supposed to keep for expense reimbursement, audits, and PATI Act?