The community of Campbellville welcomed Guyana’s first PVC plastic all-weather basketball court, a G$39 million facility aimed at improving player safety and expanding access to sport. The court fulfils a commitment made by the government during the construction of the Conversation Tree four-lane road project, which displaced the previous community court used by athletes. At...
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has formally recognised the Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) as one of the nation’s most functional sporting bodies, following a high-level strategic review of the Federation’s record-breaking 2025 calendar. The engagement, held as part of the NSC’s ongoing mandate to strengthen national sport governance, featured Director of Sport Steve Ninvalle, Assistant...
Guyana’s major sporting bodies have lauded the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport (MCY&S) for setting a new benchmark for recognising athletic achievement, following the successful execution of the National Sports Awards Gala. Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) praised the transition to a black-tie formal event, which they say has elevated the prestige and professional standard...
The Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) has extended heartfelt congratulations to His Excellency, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, on securing a second term as the Head of State. In his message on behalf of the Federation, GBF president Michael Singh lauded President Ali’s leadership as “transcending,” particularly in the area of sport, which has seen unprecedented investment...
Guyana’s basketball scene may be on the cusp of another golden age following the recent visit of NBA Hall of Famer and two-time champion Hakeem ‘The Dream’ Olajuwon. Standing seven feet tall and towering in legacy, Olajuwon’s engagement with key stakeholders in the local basketball community last week has ignited memories of a pivotal turning...
During a historic visit to Guyana, NBA Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon emphasised the crucial role of relentless dedication and hard work in achieving sporting greatness. The two-time NBA champion, renowned as “The Dream,” engaged with the Guyanese basketball community, including aspiring young players, at a special event hosted at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall...
To celebrate players /administrators next Wednesday at the Retrieve Hard Court In 2019, a group comprising mainly former basketball players and administrators decided to get together to give back to basketball in Linden after migrating to the United States. They had begun playing basketball under the influence of the Linden Amateur Basketball Association (LABA), which...