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
GUYANA DEFENCE FORCE COMPLETES SUCCESSFUL MEDEVAC OPERATION
On the 1st of January, 2026, the Guyana Defence Force successfully completed its first medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) operation for the year from Bartica to Georgetown, underscoring the Force’s readiness to support national emergency response efforts.
GDF HONOURS FEMALE FOOTBALL CLUB AT OFFICIAL CEREMONY
An official ceremony was held on Tuesday, 30th December at Base Camp Ayanganna, to formally congratulate the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Female Football Club following their outstanding achievements in the Women’s Division 1 League. The
GDF COMMISSIONED NEW BELL HELICOPTERS BELL 407 AND BELL 429
The Guyana Defence Force strengthened its air capabilities following the acquisition of two new Bell helicopters. The rotary wing aircraft, bearing registrations 8R KNU (Bell 429) and 8R AKA (Bell 407), received the traditional water
BRC 2025-02 SUCCESSFULLY CONCLUDED
As the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) continues to bolster its human resources to enhance operational readiness, a new cohort of enthusiastic soldiers has been added to the Force. The new soldiers received their formal welcome
