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FIBACWB – Guyana hammer Suriname 106-42 to stay on qualification course

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The FIBA Caribbean Basketball Confederation Women’s Championship 2025 delivered high drama on Day Four, with the host nation, Guyana, securing a massive rebound win to keep their Centrobasket hopes alive, while the Virgin Islands punched the first ticket to the 2026 tournament. It means three teams – Guyana, Jamaica, and the Bahamas – are battling...

FIBACWC – Virgin Islands power to 78-54 win over Guyana

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The Virgin Islands secured a commanding 78-54 victory over tournament hosts Guyana on Day Two of the FIBA Caribbean Women’s Basketball Championship at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall on Thursday evening. The win came despite an intense effort from Guyana’s Joy Adams-Brown, who posted an impressive double-double in the loss. The Virgin Islands found their...

Guyana Basketball Federation hailed as ‘model’ after landing Caribbean Basketball Federation Award of Excellence

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The Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) has been recognised for its “exceptional leadership and development work” after receiving the prestigious Award of Excellence from the Caribbean Basketball Confederation (CBC). The honour was presented to GBF Vice Presidents Rawle Toney, Jermaine Slater, and General Secretary Patrick Haynes during the CBC Assembly held in Mexico City, Mexico. CBC...

FIBA 3×3 Commission charts course for growth at 2025 Meeting in Mies, Switzerland

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The FIBA 3×3 Commission convened yesterday at the Patrick Baumann House of Basketball (FIBA Headquarters), in Mies, Switzerland, for its fourth meeting of the 2023-2027 term, outlining a dynamic future for the sport following a successful 2025 season and setting the stage for upcoming milestones, including the LA2028 Olympic Games. Chaired by Carmen Tocala, the...

VPs Slater and Toney to represent Guyana at FIBA Americas Mid-Term Assembly in Mexico

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GUYANA Basketball Federation (GBF) Vice Presidents Rawle Toney and Jermaine Slater will represent the local basketball governing body at this year’s FIBA Americas Mid-Term Assembly, scheduled for October 1–5 in Mexico City, Mexico. While this will be their first time attending the Assembly together, both Toney and Slater are making their second individual appearance. Toney...

GBF Congratulates President Ali on second term

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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 to host CBC Women’s Basketball Championship in November

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The Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) is proud to announce that Guyana has been awarded the hosting rights for the Caribbean Basketball Confederation (CBC) Women’s Championship, set to take place from November 9 – 17 at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall in Georgetown. The return of the CBC Championship marks a historic moment for regional basketball,...

Guyana to face Jamaica, St Lucia at FIBA 3×3 AmeriCup 2025 in Mexico

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Guyana’s Men’s 3×3 Basketball Team will once again face the qualifying round at the prestigious FIBA 3×3 AmeriCup, set for November 27–30 in León, Mexico. The FIBA 3×3 AmeriCup is the premier competition for countries in the Americas Zone, bringing together the region’s top teams. Guyana has yet to secure direct entry into the Main...

Delroy James to feature in GBF National 3×3 Championship at Seawall Bandstand

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The Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) has confirmed that several overseas-based Guyanese players, including standout forward Delroy James, will compete in the National 3×3 Championship, set for September 27–28 at the Seawall Bandstand. The tournament will see 16 teams battle for national bragging rights, with winners pocketing $500,000. Second, third, and fourth place will receive $200,000,...