Michael? Dunkley is in the United States attending two events, the Cabinet Office announced.

The Premier will participate in the New York launch of the Bermuda Tourism Authority’s “Race to Bermuda” event, which highlights the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Races being held next month in Bermuda.

That event is taking place during the height of the popular and iconic New York Fashion Week and, according to a Cabinet press release, is anticipated to garner international exposure for the Island.

Mr Dunkley will bring brief welcome remarks to the guests who will include key industry influencers, representatives from Louis Vuitton, and media representatives from such top tier entities as Conde Nast, Travel and Leisure, Vanity Fair, Wall Street Journal, CNN, New York Magazine, Maxim Creative Group and Vogue among others.

The Premier will also be in Washington, DC, to attend the Congressional Black Caucus’ Leadership Reception, honouring its chairman Rep G K Butterfield.

While in Washington, the Premier will also attend an event honouring long-serving Congressman James Clyburn of South Carolina.

The Premier, who is accompanied by Cabinet Secretary Derrick Binns during his visit, returns to the Island this weekend.