By Ben McLeod (CNW) For the first time in more than three decades, Guyana will again take center stage in Caribbean women’s basketball.
The Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) has confirmed that the country is fully prepared to host the 2025 FIBA Women’s Caribbean Championship, which tips off from November 12–16 at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall in Georgetown.
The high-stakes tournament will feature five teams—Guyana, the Bahamas, Jamaica, Suriname, and the Virgin Islands—competing fiercely for three qualification spots at the 2026 Centrobasket Women’s Championship.
Government and federation aligned for success
GBF President Michael Singh announced that preparations are well underway, with the government’s support proving instrumental in finalizing venue upgrades and logistics. “This is an important tournament, and the GBF, along with the Government of Guyana, is doing everything possible to ensure its success,” Singh affirmed.
He noted that following an inspection visit by FIBA officials, several priority areas at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall were identified for enhancement. The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport has since moved swiftly to address those needs, ensuring that the iconic venue meets international standards.
A long-awaited return to the regional stage
This year’s championship marks the first time Guyana has hosted the regional women’s event since 1994—a 31-year hiatus that the GBF is eager to end in grand style. Singh expressed pride in the nation’s readiness, adding that Guyana intends not just to host but to set a new benchmark for excellence.
“We are confident that Guyana will deliver one of the best Women’s Championships the region will ever see,” Singh declared. He also issued a rallying call to local supporters: “We want every Guyanese to come out and support our national team.”
Road to Centrobasket 2026
The competition will adopt a round-robin format, with each of the five teams facing one another once. The top three finishers will automatically secure qualification for the 2026 Centrobasket Women’s Championship, joining already-qualified nations Mexico, El Salvador, and Nicaragua.
With national pride at stake and the promise of international progression on the line, all eyes will turn to Georgetown next month—where Guyana aims to make history once again on home court.
