Guyana ready to host FIBA Women’s Caribbean Championship

Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) President Michael Singh has reaffirmed Guyana’s readiness to host this year’s International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Women’s Caribbean Championship, scheduled for November 12-16 at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall.
The highly-anticipated tournament will feature five teams – the Bahamas, Jamaica, Suriname, the Virgin Islands, and hosts Guyana – all battling for three coveted spots at the 2026 Centrobasket Women’s Championship.
According to Singh, the GBF has received the full backing of the Government of Guyana to ensure the successful staging of the championship, which returns to Guyana for the first time since 1994.

Singh explained that following an inspection visit by FIBA officials, several key areas requiring upgrades were identified, and the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport has been actively addressing each of them.
“We’ve been having constant discussions with the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, and they’re just as excited as we are to see this tournament being held in Guyana,” Singh said. “Both Minister Charles Ramson Jr and Minister Steven Jacobs have been following the preparations for this championship step-by-step, and we’re very grateful for their support.”
The GBF President expressed confidence that Guyana would deliver a world-class event, describing the upcoming tournament as one of the best Women’s Championships the Region has ever seen.
“This is an important tournament, and the GBF, along with the Government of Guyana, is doing everything possible to ensure its success,” Singh stated. “We have an experienced Local Organising Committee, and we look forward to seeing every Guyanese come out to support our national team and enjoy top-level basketball.”
The championship will follow a round-robin format, with each team facing every other once. At the end of the group stage, the top three finishers will secure qualification for the 2026 Centrobasket Women’s Championship.
Mexico, El Salvador, and Nicaragua have already booked their spots at Centrobasket 2026 after finishing on the podium at the 2025 [Confederación Centroamericana de Baloncesto – Central American Basketball Confederation] COCABA Women’s Championship held in June.
At the last Women’s Caribbean Championship in 2022, host nation Cuba emerged as champions.
With the countdown underway, Singh assured that all systems are in place for Guyana to deliver a memorable championship, and one that will showcase the country’s ability to host major international basketball events.