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GDF HIGHLIGHTS DIVERSE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AT UG OPEN DAY AND JOB FAIR 2025 ACROSS TURKEYEN AND TAIN CAMPUSES

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) played a prominent role at the University of Guyana’s (UG) just concluded Open Day and Job Fair 2025, actively engaging with students, graduates, and job seekers across both campuses—Turkeyen and

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GDF DEPLOYS ADVANCE TEAM TO ASSIST ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES IN POST-HURRICANE RECOVERY

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has deployed an advance contingent team to St. Vincent and the Grenadines to support rebuilding efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Berly, which caused significant damage to several communities on

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WOS & SNCOS ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2025 OPENS

Warrant Officers (WOs) and Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (SNCOs) from across the Force are convened for the 2025 Annual Conference. This gathering serves as a critical forum for assessing the efficient use of resources, evaluating training

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Venezuelan Naval Presence in Guyana’s Exclusive Economic Zone

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has taken note of the presence of a Venezuelan Patrol Vessel, Guaiquerí (PO 11), observed operating within Guyana’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) on March 1, 2025. The GDF remains vigilant

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MESSAGE BY COMMANDING OFFICER LIEUTENANT COLONEL (ag) KEITH WATTSON THE OCCASION OF THE SEVENTH ANNIVERSARY OF THEGUYANA NATIONAL CADET CORPS

Today, we celebrate seven years of the Guyana National Cadet Corps, a testament to our growth, achievements, and unwavering commitment to service, discipline, and leadership. Since its inception, the Corps has shaped young leaders, role

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WAC HONOURS VETERANS WITH GYM EQUIPMENT DONATION

Women’s Army Corps (WAC) continues its 58th anniversary celebration with yet another significant activity. Today, WAC demonstrated its deep appreciation for military veterans by donating gym equipment to the National Veterans Rest Home in Georgetown.

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WAC HOSTS EMPOWERMENT AND SECURITY ENGAGEMENT FOR FEMALE OFFICERS AND RANKS

As part of the ongoing 58th Anniversary celebrations of the Women’s Army Corps (WAC), a Women Empowerment and Security Engagement was held today at the Auditorium, Base Camp Ayanganna. The event brought together female officers

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GUYANA HOSTS DEFENCE MANAGEMENT COURSE TO STRENGTHEN REGIONAL SECURITY COOPERATION

Today marks a significant milestone in regional security and defence cooperation with the official commencement of the highly anticipated Managing Defence in the Wider Security Context Course 2025. The course commenced today at the Roraima

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NEWLY PROMOTED OFFICERS HONORED IN BADGING CEREMONY

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has officially bestowed new badges of rank upon its recently promoted Senior Officers, marking a significant milestone in their careers. Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Brigadier Omar Khan, MSS, and

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GDF ANNOUNCES THE PROMOTION OF FORTY-ONE OFFICERS

In accordance with Part III Section 16 of the Defence Act 15:01 of 1977, the Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan is pleased to announce that His Excellency, the President and Commander-in-Chief, Dr Mohamed