The JSCC stands as a cornerstone of Guyana’s national security framework, fostering collaboration among the nation’s key security and emergency services. Established to enhance operational synergy, the Council ensures a unified response to threats and challenges, safeguarding Guyana’s sovereignty, public safety, and prosperity. Through strategic coordination, the JSCC embodies the spirit of partnership and efficiency, driving a safer, more resilient nation.
Composition
The JSCC brings together Guyana’s foremost security and emergency agencies under one umbrella, ensuring seamless cooperation. Its core members include:
- Guyana Defence Force (GDF): The nation’s primary military body, responsible for territorial defense and disaster response.
- Guyana Police Force (GPF): Leading law enforcement, focused on crime prevention and public order.
- Guyana Fire Service (GFS): Specializing in fire prevention, rescue operations, and hazard management.
- Guyana Prison Service (GPS): Managing custodial facilities and rehabilitation programs.
- Customs Anti-Narcotic Unit (CANU): Combating drug trafficking and transnational organized crime.
- Other critical agencies, such as the Civil Defence Commission (CDC), may collaborate during national emergencies.
This multidisciplinary structure ensures comprehensive threat assessment and resource optimization.
Mandate
The JSCC is mandated to:
- Coordinate Joint Operations: Facilitate cross-agency collaboration in countering security threats, including terrorism, narcotics trafficking, and cybercrime.
- Enhance Policy Development: Advise the government on integrated security strategies and legislative reforms.
- Crisis Management: Lead unified responses to natural disasters, public health emergencies, and civil unrest.
- Resource Sharing: Promote efficient use of personnel, technology, and infrastructure across services.
- Training & Capacity Building: Organize joint exercises and workshops to bolster inter-service readiness.
The Council’s work underscores Guyana’s commitment to proactive, intelligence-driven security governance.
Leadership
Chairman of the JSCC:
The Council is chaired by the Chief of Staff of the Guyana Defence Force. The Chariman oversees strategic decision-making, ensuring alignment with national security priorities and fostering trust among member agencies. His leadership reinforces the JSCC’s mission to protect Guyana’s interests through unity and innovation.
Mission & Vision
- Mission: To harmonize Guyana’s security services through strategic coordination, enabling swift, effective responses to threats while upholding the rule of law.
- Vision: A nation secured by collaborative excellence, where all agencies work as one to ensure peace and resilience.
