Premier Michael Dunkley had his second meeting in the past six months with Prince Abdullah Khaled, a prominent member of the Saudi Arabian royal family that own the Elbow Beach Bermuda hotel.

The meeting provided an opportunity for the Premier and Prince Abdullah to further their previous discussions on several matters, including tourism, the Elbow Beach property, hotel development in Bermuda and the America’s Cup.

Mr Dunkley noted that the discussions this time around were “fruitful and productive”, and he remains encouraged by Prince Abdullah’s continued dedication and commitment to ensuring that the landmark South Shore property is a world-class resort. ?

At the same time, the pair and the management and staff of Elbow Beach recognised the long service of ?Shirley Hunt, the hotel’s former bell captain.

Mr Hunt, who has contributed 58 years of service at the hotel, received a Queen’s Certificate and Queen’s Badge of Honour in the 2008 New Year Honours List.

Before joining Elbow Beach in the late 1950s as a night man and relief switchboard operator, he was employed at the former Harmony Club.

Mr Hunt, who began as a bell captain in 1968, was called a “true tourism ambassador for Bermuda” by the Premier.