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TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS TAKE CONTROL TO BEAT GUYANA 68-55 in FIBA AmeriCup 2029 Caribbean Pre-Qualifiers

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Travante Garland’s second-quarter burst helped swing the game In this Group Phase game of the FIBA AmeriCup 2029 CBC Pre-Qualifiers, Turks and Caicos claimed a comfortable win over Guyana, 68-55, on July 8, 2026, at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall in Georgetown. Guyana led after the opening quarter, but Turks and Caicos controlled the middle...

FIBA Americas strengthens referee development in Guyana through National Federations Program

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FIBA continues to expand referee education across the continent, supporting national federations in building sustainable pathways for local officials and promoting consistent officiating standards throughout the region.MIAMI (United States) – As part of the FIBA Americas National Federations Development Program, FIBA Americas Regional Office and the Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) held a national referee development...

GBF names MNT for FIBA AmeriCup 2029 Caribbean Pre-Qualifiers

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The Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) has officially unveiled its 12-man national team that will represent the Golden Arrowhead on home soil at the FIBA Caribbean AmeriCup Pre-Qualifiers, scheduled for July 8-12 at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall. Guyana has been drawn in Group A alongside Dominica, the Turks and Caicos Islands, Antigua and Barbuda, and...

Guyana Prepares for AmeriCup 2029 with High-Level Referee Workshop

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Front Row (L-R): Rezia Retemyer, Calix Bernard, Shanna Chester, Leona Kyte, Ronaldo Teixeira, Zian Gray, Warren Wilson. Back Row (L-R): Patrick Clarke, Treyon Grenville, Felipe Valenzuela (Instructor), Dexter Douglas, Shayne Joseph, Dennis Clarke, Kelvin Simon. GEORGETOWN, Guyana – July 6, 2026 – The Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF), in collaboration with FIBA Americas, successfully concluded a comprehensive...

FIBA Referee Workshop sets stage for AmeriCup Caribbean Pre-Qualifiers

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With just days remaining before the start of the FIBA AmeriCup 2029 Caribbean Pre-Qualifiers, the Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) is ensuring every aspect of the tournament is held to international standards, beginning with the officials who will oversee the games. On Monday, July 6, the GBF will host an intensive Referee Workshop at the Guyana...

Veteran Coach Alan Walls takes charge of Guyana Basketball Men’s National Team

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The Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) has announced the appointment of highly respected international basketball coach Alan Walls as the new Head Coach of the Guyana Men’s National Basketball Team, as preparations intensify for the upcoming FIBA AmeriCup 2029 Caribbean Pre-Qualifiers, scheduled for July 8-12 at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall in Georgetown. Walls, a Canadian-American...

Kashif & Shanghai Organization appointed as LOC for FIBA AmeriCup 2029 CBC Pre-Qualifiers

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Guyana will host the FIBA AmeriCup 2029 Caribbean Pre-Qualifiers, marking a momentous return of top-tier international basketball to the nation. Ten Caribbean basketball nations will descend on Georgetown for the five-day showpiece, running from July 8-12. The stakes are immense, with the tournament format demanding a flawless group stage. Only the top-ranked team from each...

Ravens BC crowned GBF Independence 3×3 Club Champions

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Ravens Basketball Club emerged as champions of the Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) Independence 3×3 Club Championship on Sunday last, capping an unbeaten campaign with a commanding victory in the final at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall. The tournament, which was sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, attracted nine clubs from Linden, Berbice,...

GBF Independence 3×3 Championship set to ignite Diamond Jubilee celebrations

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As Guyana continues its month-long celebration leading up to the nation’s Diamond Jubilee Independence anniversary, the Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF), in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, will stage the highly anticipated Independence 3×3 Championship on May 17 at the Cliff Anderson  Sports Hall. The one-day tournament will feature 10 of the country’s top teams...