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Cost Of Minister Darrell’s Trips: $1,931 & $2,689 A trip in September 2025 by Minister of Tourism, Transport, Culture and Sport Owen Darrell to Curacao, Curaco cost $1,931.39, and a trip to Bridgetown, Barbados cost $2,689.35, according to recent listings on the Government’s travel webpage. Bermuda Football Association World Cup Qualifiers – Curacao, Curaco The trip duration was listed as from September 7, 2025 – September 11, 2025, and the web page listing said, “The Hon Owen K Darrell, JP MP, Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport attended the CONCACAF Qualifiers Second Round for FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualification match between the host country, Curacao and Bermuda on 9 September 2025. The Minister was accompanied by Permanent Secretary Shivon Washington to support the Bermuda team on its journey in this qualifying round. “While in Curacao, Minister Darrell met with Prime Minister, HE Gilmar Pisas, who invited the Minister to walk with the Curacao’s Minister’s as an honoured guest in Curacao’s Opening of Parliament Celebration. The Minister also met with the Ministers of Transport Spatial Planning and Transport; Social Development, Labour and Welfare; Administration Planning and Services; Economic Development, and Education Science, Culture and Sport. The Minister’s accommodation was paid for by the Government of Curacao.” Air Travel: $1,182.10 Ground Transportation: $83.09 Accommodation: $516.00 Meals: $73.79 Miscellaneous: $76.41 Total costs: $1,931.39 Caribbean Tourism Organization Council of Ministers – Bridgetown, Barbados The trip duration was listed as from September 28, 2025 – October 2, 2025, and the web page listing said, “The Hon Owen K Darrell, JP MP, Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport attended the Meeting of the Council of Ministers and Commissioners of Tourism held by the Caribbean Tourism Organization [CTO] in Bridgetown, Barbados. The Minister was accompanied by Permanent Secretary Shivon Washington. “The Minister’s meeting covers topics such as strategy, data collection and regional resiliency in the tourism industry. There was a presentation by the Caribbean Public Health Agency [CARPHA] as well as discussions on airlift and cruise business growth and sustainability. The CTO provides valuable networking opportunities with a focus on tourism products and trends.” Air Travel: $1,098.10 Ground Transportation: $75.20 Accommodation: $1,262.79 Meals: $181.28 Miscellaneous: $71.98 Total costs: $2,689.35 #BermudaPolitics #MinisterTravelWebsite Category: All
