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Torch relay puts CariFin in focus

Over 450 employees of the financial services sector were buzzing with excitement after they participated in the 25th Anniversary of the CariFin Games Torch Relay on April 2, the official start of the CariFin Games.

After the leaders and representatives of the ten participating institutions met at the Central Bank Plaza in Port-of-Spain for pre-Torch Relay activities, Team Central Bank led by Governor Dr Alvin Hilaire together with the other financial leaders officially started the journey of the torch along Independence Square South.

"This was certainly one of the better torch runs, flat, short, little sun and a lot of camaraderie among the financial institutions," beamed Hazel Tywang-Maharaj, branch manager, RBC Royal Bank (T&T) Limited, Tropical Plaza, Pointe-a-Pierre.

The Central Bank Governor at the end of his leg, handed over the torch to JMMB Group managing director and Ag CEO Devati Mooleedhar, at their hand over point located on the corner of Wrightson Road and Independence Square South, with receptive excitement as they moved the torch along the course.

First timer to the games Kashta Ome, group human resources advisor - industrial relations from Ansa McAL Limited had this to say about his first taste of CariFin Games, "I am glad we were invited to be part of the experience." Unit Trust Corporation carried the torch along the way for the third leg.

The activities culminated at First Citizens Queen's Park East building around the Queen's Park Savannah, Port-of-Spain, with refreshments served and members taking the opportunity to take photos against the 25th anniversary banner.

Yesterday from 5 pm, over 1000 walkers and runners from across the top ten financial institutions of T&T converged at the Queen's Park Savannah, opposite T.G.I. Friday's to take part in the One Lap Savannah competition, the first competitive event of the CariFin Games 2016 series.

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