Jason Sukdeo, president of Bermuda Heroes Weekend, was welcomed to the Cabinet Office to be formally commended by Premier Michael Dunkley and the Minister of Community, Culture and Sports, Patricia Gordon-Pamplin.

Other members of Heroes Weekend team were also present to receive a letter of commendation in recognition of the series of events last weekend.

Thousands of residents and visitors participated in last week’s Bermuda Heroes Weekend of activities, which included a free soca concert on Front Street, an early morning j’ouvert celebration in Dockyard, the Parade of Bands on Saturday, the Pan In The Park on Sunday and the Raft-Up off Admiralty House on Monday.

Mr Dunkley, who attended last Friday’s concert, said he “thoroughly enjoyed” the event and congratulated the team for their contribution to Bermuda’s entertainment and tourism offering.

“From all accounts, all of the events went off extremely well and I and my family particularly enjoyed the Friday night concert and festivities,” Mr Dunkley said.

“I’m looking forward to seeing what Jason and his Bermuda Heroes Weekend team have in store for us next year and we look forward to working with them in the near future. The weekend’s event served as an opportunity to bring people together and I felt it was important to invite Jason and his colleagues to the Cabinet Office and thank them for their efforts.”

Ms Gordon-Pamplin said: “This event brought people of all cultural backgrounds together and it was wonderful to see every facet of our community represented. It was a successfully orchestrated event and they should be proud of the outcome.”

Meanwhile, Pat Phillip-Fairn, the Bermuda Tourism Authority’s chief product and experiences development officer, said the BTA is also “delighted with the outcome”.

She said: “The atmosphere was fantastic for all the events and the energy was great. I had an opportunity to speak with several visitors who were very pleased with the experience. The Bermuda Heroes Weekend team did a sterling job and we were pleased to be associated with the overall event.”