Wed, Jul 15, 2026
Wed, Jul 15, 2026
Landmark Horse Racing Authority Bill tabled
Horse racing in Guyana is set to change with the implementation of the needed regulatory framework.
On Wednesday, Minister of Culture, Youth, and Sport Charles Ramson Jr. tabled the Horse Racing Authority Bill in Parliament.
According to the Minister, “The law, when passed, will regulate horse racing in the country for the first time and will allow for its modernisation.”
Key elements include provisions to address violations, expand the Authority’s membership, introduce term limits, and implement licensing for owners, jockeys, and trainers.
Earlier in the year, the Minister had assured that the draft was completed and the bill would be tabled.
The Guyana Horse Racing Authority (GHRA) developed draft legislation for the sport in 2014, but thus far, it has not progressed beyond that stage.
This development is expected to bring clarity, structure, and oversight to the horse racing industry in Guyana, marking a significant step toward its formal recognition and regulation.