Bahamas First General Insurance Company recently announced its sponsorship of the 47th edition of the CARIFTA Games scheduled for March 30 through April 2, 2018 at the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium.
Patrick Ward, Group President and CEO, presented a cheque to the CARIFTA 2018 Local Organizing Committee noting, “Bahamas First is committed to supporting positive activities and opportunities for young Bahamians. We are happy to be able to sponsor this year’s CARIFTA Games as we host athletes from the Caribbean and showcase the highest display of youth track and field talent.
We recognize that this event also represents a unique sports tourism opportunity for The Bahamas and a tremendous opportunity for Bahamian athletes to performs on a world stage before a home crowd. We commend the CARIFTA 2018 Local Organizing Committee for its commitment to a well-executed, world-class event and wish all of the competing athletes the very best of luck.”
Pictured L-R are Kenneth Wilson, CARIFTA Sales Representative; Eldece Clarke, CARIFTA Sales Representative; Tonique Williams, Deputy Chairperson CARIFTA LOC; Patrick Ward, Group President & CEO, Bahamas First General Insurance Company; Leah R. Davis, Group Marketing & Communications Manager, Bahamas First Corporate Services. (Photo by Ronnie Archer)
About Bahamas First Holdings Limited: Bahamas First Holdings Limited is the parent company of Bahamas First General Insurance Company, NUA Insurance Agents & Brokers, First Response and Cayman First Insurance. Its largest subsidiary, Bahamas First General Insurance Company, began operations in 1983 and was the first general insurance company to exceed US$100 million in premium income in The Bahamas; it continues to be a market leader.
Bahamas First General Insurance Company and Cayman First Insurance are certified A- (Excellent) by A. M. Best, which reflects the company’s strong capitalization and credit policies, leading market share and effective management structure. The Bahamas First Group and its employees have a long history of community involvement and support for organizations working to improve lives in The Bahamas and The Cayman Islands.
