GBF Congratulates Pres Ali on 2nd term

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 and growth over the last five years.
Since assuming office in 2020, President Ali and his administration have overseen a record G$21.61 billion allocation toward sports development; an unmatched level of investment in Guyana’s history.
The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport’s budget, Singh noted, has grown from $805.3 million in 2020 to a record $8 billion in 2025, underscoring the government’s commitment to building a strong sporting foundation.
“Such investment reflects a deep understanding of sport’s power to unify communities, empower youth, and elevate Guyana’s international presence,” Singh said.
The GBF president added, “under President Ali’s guidance, sport has not only received its rightful place on the national agenda, but it has also become a vehicle for transformation and nation-building.”
The GBF, Singh highlighted, has been a direct beneficiary of this vision, pointing to the successful launch of the One Guyana Premier Basketball League, fully funded by the Government of Guyana, as well as significant support for the Federation’s national team programmes.
Looking ahead, Singh said the Federation is eager to continue working alongside President Ali and the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport as Guyana prepares to host the Caribbean Basketball Confederation (CBC) Women’s Championship.
The proposed ten-team tournament is scheduled for November 9 – 17 at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, marking the long-awaited return of the prestigious event to Guyana after decades.
“The CBC Women’s Championship will be a historic moment for our country,” Singh emphasized. “We are looking forward to once again partnering with President Ali’s government to execute a tournament that will showcase not only our talent but also Guyana’s capacity to host world-class events.”
Singh reaffirmed the GBF’s readiness to support President Ali’s overarching vision for sport, noting that the government’s long-term strategy could position Guyana as a regional hub for sports tourism.
“The GBF stands firmly with President Ali as he begins his second term,” Singh concluded. “We remain committed to working hand-in-hand with his administration to ensure that basketball, and sport as a whole, continues to play its role in shaping a stronger, more unified Guyana.”