The Guyana Hockey Board is actively searching for a suitable location to install an artificial turf for the sport, a necessity for international competitions. Travis Seymour provides an update on the situation, shedding light on the challenges and discussions with the Minister of Sport, Charles Ramson Jr. Since the 1990s, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) […]
In a significant boost for the sports sector, the Guyanese government has allocated $4.6 billion for sports development in the 2024 budget, marking a substantial increase of $300 million compared to the previous year. This allocation reflects the government’s commitment to revolutionizing the country’s sports infrastructure, with the aim of positioning Guyana as a sports-tourism […]
In a thrilling encounter at the Ministry of Education Ground, Slingerz Football Club secured a narrow victory over Victoria Kings, marking their successful return to the Elite League. The Guyana Football Federation promotional matchup on Sunday witnessed an intense battle, with Slingerz FC claiming a hard-fought win. Heading into the clash, Slingerz FC was the […]
In an impressive display of skill and dominance, the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) women’s football team secured a commanding victory against Potaro Strikers FC, claiming the top spot in the points table of the Guyana Football Federation’s Division One Developmental League. The match, held at the Ministry of Education ground, saw the GDF women’s team […]
Minister Charles Ramson Jr., responsible for sport, has assured continued financial support to sports associations as they develop their academy programs. However, he emphasized that funds would be allocated based on a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation (M&E) strategy, taking into account the specific needs and successes of each association. The minister highlighted the strategic approach […]
Minister of Sport Charles Ramson Junior expressed disappointment with the quality of matches allocated to Guyana for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup scheduled to be held in the Caribbean and USA in June. Guyana is set to host matches featuring West Indies against Papua New Guinea on June 2 and Uganda on June 8, […]
The national track and field center at Edinburg is set for further improvements as plans are underway to build a warm-up track, according to Minister of Culture, Youth, and Sport Charles Ramson Junior. The facility, commissioned in 2015, has been a vital hub for local and international track and field events. The upcoming warm-up track […]
Horse racing, often hailed as the ‘Sport of Kings,’ is on the verge of a regulatory breakthrough in Guyana as legislation is set to be introduced before the staging of the next Guyana Cup on August 11 at the Rising Sun Turf Club, West Coast Berbice. Minister of Sport, Charles Ramson Jr, revealed that a […]
In a three-day tour match that concluded on Friday in Adelaide, the West Indies, featuring a young and relatively inexperienced squad, managed to secure a morale-boosting draw against Cricket Australia XI. The Caribbean team, facing the formidable Australian side, demonstrated resilience and determination. Resuming on 137 for 3, the Windies batsmen showcased their skills as […]
Chris Bowman, the Director of Youth Basketball Guyana, is eagerly awaiting the upcoming budget announcement on Monday, hoping to see Guyana reaping the benefits of significant investments made in sports over the past two years. As the country braces for another historic budget announcement by Senior Minister Ashni Singh in the National Assembly, Bowman shared […]