Clarien Bank Joins 2026 CARIFTA Sponsors
Clarien Bank Limited has announced its sponsorship of the 2026 CARIFTA Triathlon & Aquathlon Championships, supporting youth sport, healthy communities and its growing presence across the Caribbean.
A spokesperson said, “Clarien Bank Limited has announced its sponsorship of the 2026 CARIFTA Triathlon & Aquathlon Championships, reinforcing its commitment to investing in young people, supporting healthy communities and strengthening its growing presence across the Caribbean.
“The Championships, taking place on 24 and 25 October, will welcome approximately 200 athletes aged 11 to 21 from 12 Caribbean nations to Bermuda for the region’s premier youth triathlon competition. Bermuda will host the event as defending champions after winning the overall CARIFTA Trophy for the first time in 2025.
“The sponsorship reflects Clarien’s Clarien for Life philosophy, supporting individuals throughout every stage of life, from encouraging children to participate in sport through initiatives such as Iron Kids Bermuda, to helping young athletes compete on the regional stage and achieve their ambitions. It also comes at an exciting time for the Bank as Clarien continues to strengthen its presence across the Caribbean, reinforcing its commitment to supporting the communities and markets it serves.
“Olympic and World Champion Flora Duffy will attend the Championships, inspiring the next generation of Caribbean athletes as they compete on Bermudian soil.
“Clarien joins CG Insurance, Appleby, Aon, Butterfield & Vallis, MS Re, IBC and the Government of Bermuda, through Sport and Tourism, among the major sponsors supporting the Championships.”
Ian Truran, Chief Executive Officer of Clarien Bank Limited, said: “Clarien has always believed that our role extends beyond banking. We are here to help people succeed throughout every stage of life, whether that means supporting a child’s first sporting experience, helping young athletes pursue their ambitions or investing in stronger communities. CARIFTA represents the very best of the Caribbean. It brings together talented young people from across our region through sport, friendship and healthy competition, and we’re proud to support an event that reflects the values we share as an organisation. As Clarien continues to grow across the Caribbean, we’re excited to support initiatives that bring our region together.”
Karen Smith is President of the Bermuda Triathlon Association, with former President Steven Petty remaining on the BTA Executive to support the Association and the delivery of the Championships.
Steven Petty and Alec Shepherd, members of the Local Organising Committee for the CARIFTA Triathlon & Aquathlon Championships, said: “Hosting CARIFTA is only possible through the support of partners who believe in young people and the future of sport in Bermuda. Corporate sponsorship enables us to welcome athletes from across the Caribbean and deliver an event that showcases Bermuda at its very best.
“We are grateful to Clarien, CG Insurance, Appleby, Aon, Butterfield & Vallis, MS Re, IBC and the Government of Bermuda, through Sport and Tourism, for their significant support. We look forward to seeing Bermuda come together to celebrate our young athletes and another fantastic weekend of Caribbean competition.”
A spokesperson added, “The CARIFTA Triathlon & Aquathlon Championships have become the Caribbean’s flagship youth multisport event, providing an important pathway for emerging athletes while attracting competitors, officials, families and supporters from across the region, delivering wider benefits for Bermuda’s economy and international profile.
“As Bermuda welcomes the Caribbean to its shores, Clarien is proud to support an event that reflects the values at the heart of the Bank: bringing people together, investing in potential and building stronger communities across the region.”
