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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
GOLDEN ARROWHEAD HOISTED AS GUYANA MARKS 55TH REPUBLIC ANNIVERSARY
Guyana’s 55th Anniversary as a Co-operative Republic was ushered in with the hoisting of the Golden Arrowhead at the Parliament Buildings on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Lieutenant Seabra Manbode, assisted by Corporal Linden Gilbert, raised
GDF COMPLETES ADVANCED MEDICAL TRAINING WITH U.S. EMBASSY AND GSMSG
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF), in partnership with the U.S. Embassy Cross Functional Team (CFT) and the Global Surgical Medical Support Group (GSMSG), successfully concluded a three-day advanced medical training program at the Coast Guard
WOMEN’S ARMY CORPS CONDUCTS BATTLE MUSTER TO ENHANCE OPERATIONAL READINESS
As part of activities commemorating the 58th Anniversary of the Women’s Army Corps, members participated in a scheduled battle muster aimed at maintaining operational readiness and discipline. The exercise, led by Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel
