GDF HONOURS CENTENARIAN WORLD WAR II VETERAN
– A true soldier standing strong at 100 The Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan, MSS, yesterday hosted centenarian World War II veteran Mr. James Gladwin Samuels at the Officers’ Mess, Base Camp Ayanganna,
GDF OFFICERS ADVANCE REGIONAL SECURITY ENGAGEMENT THROUGH PERRY CENTER PROGRAMME
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) continues to strengthen its role in regional security cooperation through the participation of two of its officers in the Caribbean Security and Defence (CSD) Course conducted by the William J.
GDF HOSTS ANNUAL INTER-UNIT CROSS-COUNTRY COMPETITION 2026
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) hosted its annual Inter-Unit Male and Female Cross-Country Competition 2026 at Base Camp Seweyo on Thursday, 12 March 2026. The event brought together athletes from units across the Force in
GDF HOSTS REGIONAL NCO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSE WITH WHINSEC AND RSS
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF), in collaboration with the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (WHINSEC) and the Regional Security System (RSS), recently concluded the Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Course (NCOPD) with a graduation ceremony
INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION: STUDENTS TOUR BASE CAMP AYANGANNA
Students from schools across Guyana have been visiting Base Camp Ayanganna as part of the Ministry of Education’s programme that allows young people to tour places of national interest. During their visits, the students were
CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF ENGAGES WHINSEC AND RSS DELEGATIONS
Chief of Defence Staff Brigadier Omar Khan, MSS, accompanied by a team from Defence Headquarters, including Colonel General Staff Colonel Kenlloyd Roberts, MSM, recently engaged with delegations from the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation
SIXTEEN OFFICER CADETS ATTAIN RANK OF ENSIGN
Sixteen Officer Cadets of the Standard Officer Course Number Fifty-Seven have attained the rank of Ensign, marking the halfway point in their journey toward officership. The milestone was commemorated during the Ensigncy Parade held on
GDF’S SUPPORT TO JAMAICA’S RECOVERY EFFORTS COMMENDED BY PM ANDREW HOLNESS
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has received high commendation for its professionalism, discipline, and tangible impact in Jamaica, where its ranks are deployed in support of post-disaster recovery and reconstruction efforts following Hurricane Melissa. During
GDF PAYS TRIBUTE TO WARRANT OFFICER CLASS II MAUREES SKEETE
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) mourns the passing of Warrant Officer Class II Maurees Skeete, a dedicated leader whose service to the Force spanned more than two decades. Warrant Officer Skeete enlisted in the Guyana
GDF CONDUCTS ROUTINE LEADERSHIP ENGAGEMENTS ACROSS BORDER LOCATIONS AND BASES
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has commenced a series of routine leadership engagements across border locations and military bases nationwide, consistent with its standing responsibilities and ongoing commitment to national security and operational readiness. These
