Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Charles Ramson Jr.
The Cliff Anderson Sports Hall is currently undergoing rehabilitation, and when completed, it will be a modern facility for hosting international events.
Through these efforts of making Guyana more attractive to hosting international events, the Minister firmly believes it will give local athletes exposure at higher quality for players to improve their skills.
All proceeds the league generates will go to the GBF.
More so, Jermaine Slater, President of the Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association, stated, “The league comes as a response to the growing demand from players and coaches for a platform that fosters the growth, development, and nurturing of basketball talents across Guyana.”
He added, “This league will serve as a stepping stone for young players who dream of reaching the professional stage.”
Additionally, Sherman Gonsalves, a representative from G-Boats, expressed they are happy to support basketball and pledge to be more involved in the sport as it presents a platform for youths.
Matches will be staged at the National Gymnasium on Mandela Avenue and stream live on the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport’s Facebook page.
The winning team will pocket $1M while the runners-up get $500,000.
Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport, Charles Ramson Jr.