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Premier Burt’s Trip To Dubai Cost $20,794.41
A trip in November 2023 by Premier David Burt to Abu Dhabi and Dubai cost $20794.41 according to a listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from November 26, 2023 – December 7, 2023, and the web page listing said, “The Premier, the Hon. David Burt, travelled to the UAE on 26 November-7 December to lead the... Read more of this article
Youth Delegation Represents Bermuda At COP28
The Bermuda Youth Delegation attended COP28 in Dubai, marking Bermudas first-ever youth delegate representation at the 28th United Nations Conference of the Parties [COP28]. Historic Participation in Global Climate Dialogue A spokesperson said, “In a groundbreaking development, the Youth Delegation of Bermuda, led by Noelle Young, marked Bermudas... Read more of this article
Deputy Premier Updates On COP28 Participation
Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday [Dec 15], Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban provided an update on Bermuda’s representation at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in the United Arab Emirates, otherwise known as COP28. The Minister’s full statement follows below: Mr Speaker, I rise to inform this Honourable... Read more of this article
Premier Provides Overview Of UAE, COP28 Visit
Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Dec 8], Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt provided an overview of his recent visit to the United Arab Emirates for Abu Dhabi Finance Week and the COP28 event in Dubai. “COP28 is the largest and most important environmental event of the year and also a diplomatic event where government leaders,... Read more of this article
Minister To Take Part In COP28 Discussion
Tomorrow [Dec 8], Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban will participate in a United Nations’ COP28 Ministerial panel discussion. A Government spokesperson said, “On the frontline: how are the UK’s Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies getting to net zero, adapting to and dealing with the impacts of climate change? “Taking... Read more of this article
Premier Meets With UAE Foreign Trade Minister
[Updated] United Arab Emirates Minister of State for Foreign Trade Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi met with the Premier David Burt during the COP28 conference, and said he sees “huge potential to broaden the scope of our economic cooperation.” The Minister posted the image below on X and said, “Delighted to meet Bermuda Premier David Burt... Read more of this article
Premier Speaks At ‘Island Of Hope’ Event
Premier David Burt spoke at the Island Innovation and Climate Action Summit’s Island of Hope at COP28 earlier today [Dec 5]. A Government spokesperson said, “Another busy day for the Premier and Minister of Finance, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, who spoke at the Island Innovation and Climate Action Summit’s Island of Hope at COP28 earlier... Read more of this article
‘Strengthening Bermuda’s Global Relationships’
After week one of Bermuda’s visit to the United Arab Emirates, Premier and Minister of Finance David Burt said he has been “extremely encouraged by the progress made to further strengthen relations with global and regional partners.” A Government spokesperson said, “As the public is aware, Premier Burt and Deputy Premier Walter Roban... Read more of this article
Youth Delegation Arrives In Dubai For COP28
Bermuda’s Youth Delegation – Noelle Young, Zayne Sinclair, Malachi Symonds, Olly Cherry, William Campbell, and Isaiah Fraser – has arrived in Dubai for the YOUNGA World Conference during COP28. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s youth delegation has arrived in Dubai for the YOUNGA World Conference during COP28, and their... Read more of this article
Deputy Premier Meets Tony Blair At COP28
During this week’s UN Climate Change Conference COP28 in Dubai, Deputy Premier Walter Roban had an opportunity to meet former UK Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair. The Government posted the image below, and said, “Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs, the Hon. Walter Roban, had an opportunity to meet Sir Tony Blair, KG, former UK Prime... Read more of this article
Govt Publish ‘Bermuda Difference’ White Paper
The Government published a white paper — “The Bermuda Difference Bringing expertise, resource, and finance to the world’s biggest challenge” – in advance of the UN Climate Change Conference COP28 in Dubai. A Government spokesperson said, “The Government of Bermuda is pleased to be represented at the COP28 summit in... Read more of this article
Premier & Deputy Premier To Attend COP28
Premier David Burt and Deputy Premier Walter Roban will attend the UN Climate Change Conference COP28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. A Government spokesperson said, “Premier and Minister of Finance, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP, will join Overseas Territories [OT] leaders and other Heads of State in the United Arab Emirates [UAE] this week for... Read more of this article
