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...
he local basketball landscape is set for a major developmental boost following the official launch of the inaugural Schools Basketball League on Friday at the Transport Sports Club. Built on the philosophy that “exposure leads to composure,” the coach-led initiative aims to bridge the gap between training and high-stakes competition by significantly increasing the number...
The best 10 women’s national teams from the Americas will compete in July 2027 at the Gimnasio Nacional Adolfo Pineda in San Salvador. MIAMI (United States) – The FIBA Americas Board approved El Salvador as the official host of the FIBA Women’s AmeriCup 2027 at the mid-term assembly in Mexico back in October 2025. The...
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 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...
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...
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...
The Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) has unveiled a 20-player shortlist ahead of the FIBA Women’s Caribbean Championship, which will take place on home soil at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall from November 9th to 17th. GBF President Michael Singh expressed high expectations, stating his belief that the national side can successfully defend their home court...
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...
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...