Carifin Games

17/06/2026

Two men crossed the line at the top of Lady Chancellor Hill in the same second. One in red — Mikael Joachim, UTC. One in maroon — Jonathan Pierre, CBTT. Bib 1146 and bib 1558, side by side, both legs burning, both arms pumping, both pushing the last metres of a climb that does not forgive.
The clock read 15:07. For both of them.
That is the kind of thing you cannot script. Two institutions, two athletes, one second — and a tie for silver and bronze that no judge could split.
CariFin runs on the friendly rivalry between our institutions. But the Hill has its own rules. The Hill doesn't care which logo is on your jersey. It asks the same question of every runner: how much have you got left?
Mikael had every drop. So did Jonathan. They crossed inseparable.
That, right there, is the Games.

14/06/2026

"Movement is the meeting your calendar forgot to schedule."

08/06/2026

07/06/2026

The climb that closed the season.
On Wednesday, May 6th, the final of the CariFin Games Urban Challenge ran from the bottom of Lady Chancellor Hill all the way to the top. Eleven institutions from our local financial sector came together — over one thousand people registered — to climb that hill under the 2026 theme: Evolve, Excel, Empower.
Some ran it. Some jogged it. Some walked every step for their own health and fitness. All of them moved. That is what 35 years of Fun, Fitness & Friendship looks like.
We want to thank the institutions for showing up year after year. The volunteers who give their time freely. The twelve police officers who gave us that sense of safety. The fire services ambulance services who covered the medical side. The everyday users of the hill who shared the road with us that morning. Our judges, for their presence and expertise. And Odyssey Timing, for getting us across the line — accurately — another year.
The summit belongs to people who refuse to stop before reaching it. 🇹🇹

06/06/2026

Catch our Aerobics photos from https://www.flickr.com/gp/funfitnessfriendship/854y6F4W7b

05/06/2026

It happened without a word.
During the water break at Aerobics Burnout, one person reached for a flag and began to wave. Then another. Then another — Sagicor, CLICO, Scotiabank, First Citizens, Guardian Group, Unit Trust — until a flag-waving frenzy, a flag-waving display, a flag-waving friendly rivalry filled the circle our participants had formed.
Nobody planned it. Nobody prompted it. One person started, and every institution knew exactly what to do.
For 35 years I dreamed of a moment like this — every team in the financial sector, side by side, waving for the pure joy of it, to the music, to the vibes of the evening. And here it was, on our 35th anniversary, happening all on its own.
This is what Fun, Fitness & Friendship looks like when it's real. 🇹🇹

04/06/2026

“Fun gets you there. Fitness gets you through. Friendship brings you back.”

02/06/2026

🙏🏾
🏁 Zwene Carrington crossing with purpose!

Representing Central Bank, Zwena Carrington powered her way to 1st place in the CariFin 1 Lap Savannah — showing what happens when preparation, belief, and determination meet the finish line.

This is more than a race.
It is a picture of dreams in motion, goals being chased, and the desire to become better — one step, one lap, one finish at a time.

For every participant who showed up after work, pushed past tired legs, and chose movement over excuses — this is your reminder: your fitness journey has a finish line today, but a bigger purpose tomorrow.

Congratulations, Zwene! 💙❤️🏃🏽‍♀️

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02/06/2026

Beyond the phone calls, Zoom meetings, conferences, and boardrooms, the CARIFIN Games remind us of something truly special — the power of coming together.

In the fresh air, surrounded by positive energy, fitness, fun, and friendship, colleagues become teammates and connections become lasting memories. Every laugh shared, every challenge embraced, every hug exchanged reflects the spirit that unites us.

The CARIFIN Games are more than competition. They are a celebration of the dreams, goals, and vision that drive us forward as individuals and as an organization. A chance to reconnect, appreciate one another, and create moments that strengthen our culture and inspire future success.

Together, we move, grow, and achieve.