The Bermuda Heroes Weekend received $50,000 in sponsorship from the Bermuda Tourism Authority, the House of Assembly was told this morning.

Shawn Crockwell, the Minister of Tourism, said a further $2,500 was provided by Community, Culture and Sport, with Transport contributing $4,456 for extra buses and ferries.

Mr Crockwell released the figures in response to parliamentary questions from Zane DeSilva, the Shadow Minister of Tourism.