Government of Bermuda
The Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport attend the CTO's Caribbean Week held in New York, NY from 31 May through 3 June 2026. The Minister was accompanied by Acting Permanent Secretary, Ms. Carlita O'Brien.
The CTO event provides a platform for networking, destination promotion, thought leadership and business development along with showcasing the culture, diversity and tourism offerings of the Caribbean.
The Hon Owen K. Darrell, JP MP, Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport attended the Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 expo in Miami, Florida. The Minister was accompanied by the Deputy Permanent Secretary and the head of Transport Planning Unit.
The Hon Owen K Darrell, JP MP, Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport attended the 53rd CARIFTA Games in St. George, Grenada.
The CARIFTA Games remain the premier regional showcase for junior athletic talent in the Caribbean and Minister Darrell was proud to support the Track and Field delegation competing in Grenada.
The Hon Owen K Darrell, JP MP, Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport attended a meeting of the Council of Ministers and Commissioners of Tourism, held in Miami, Florida. The Minister was accompanied by his Permanent Secretary, Shivon Washington.
The Hon Owen K Darrell, JP MP, Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport attended the CONCACAF Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026 held in Trinidad and Tobago on 18 November 2025.
The Hon Owen K Darrell, JP MP, Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport, met with executive representatives from British Airways at their headquarters to discuss air service ahead of the Fairmont Southampton's 2026 opening and the projected surge in demand.
The Hon Owen K Darrell, JP MP, Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport attended a meeting with senior representatives from Carnival Cruise Line in its Miami, FL headquarters that was scheduled to coincide with the return trip from meetings in Dallas Fort Worth. The Minister was accompanied by the Transport Coordinator from the Ministry's Transport Planning Unit.
Discussions included current cruise calls to Bermuda and the opportunity to expand port visits from various brands within Carnival.
The Hon Owen K Darrell, JP MP, Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport attended a meeting with executive representatives from American Airlines at its headquarters in Dallas Fort Worth. The Minister was accompanied by the CEO of the Bermuda Airport Authority, The Acting CEO and the Acting Chair of the Bermuda Tourism Authority as well as the President of Skyport.
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.
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.