Incident During Ballot Box Escort – Upper Cuyuni River, Region 7
On August 31, 2025, at approximately 14:30 hours, while escorting GECOM officials and ballot boxes along the Upper Cuyuni River in the vicinity of Bamboo, near the Guyana–Venezuela border, a Joint Services patrol came under
GDF SHOWCASES CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AT NATIONAL CHILDREN’S CONFERENCE
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) recently participated in the National Children’s Conference at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC), engaging over 200 young participants at this event organized by the Ministry of Human Services and
CDS WELCOMES NEWLY APPOINTED COLOMBIAN AEROSPACE FORCE LIAISON OFFICER TO DHQ
Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan, MSS, today welcomed the newly appointed Colombian Aerospace Force Liaison Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Víctor Hugo Montes Castaño, during a courtesy call at Defence Headquarters, Base Camp Ayanganna. The
MIDSHIPMAN EXCELS IN PRESTIGIOUS UK NAVAL TRAINING
The Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan, MSS, along with the officers and ranks of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), proudly congratulates Midshipman Nicol Gomes on her successful completion of the Initial Naval Training
GDF HOSTS APPRECIATION LUNCHEON FOR OUTGOING US BILATERAL AFFAIRS OFFICER
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) recently hosted an appreciation luncheon in honour of outgoing Bilateral Affairs Officer, Major William Nogueras, of the US Cooperation Office, US Embassy Georgetown. Major Nogueras, who has completed his two-year
PRIVATE SECTOR COMMISSION ENGAGES GDF ON ELECTIONS PREPAREDNESS
Today, the leadership of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), led by Chief of Defence Staff Brigadier Omar Khan, MSS met with senior members of the Private Sector Commission (PSC) to discuss the GDF’s preparedness for
GDF AND COLOMBIA SIGN MOU ON AERIAL SURVEILLANCE COOPERATION
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Defense Ministry of the Republic of Colombia to enhance collaboration in aerial surveillance and regional security. The agreement seeks to
STATEMENT BY CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF,BRIGADIER OMAR KHAN, MSS
On Friday, 22 August, at Base Camp Ayanganna during the Joint Services voting process, I responded to an act of courtesy in greeting a candidate who initiated a handshake. It has since come to my
JOINT SERVICES REAFFIRM COMMITMENT TO NATIONAL SECURITY, PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AND CITIZEN SECURITY
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) and its partners in the Joint Services continue to stand on the frontlines of safeguarding the nation’s sovereignty, protecting our nation’s security, and ensuring the safety of every citizen. Every
GDF WELCOMES UK TRAINING TEAM
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) continues to advance its professional development through strong partnerships with international allies. Guided by the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between Guyana and the United Kingdom, a UK training team
