Guyana Defence Force Archives

October 30, 2025

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Sixteen junior officers of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) have completed the 18-week Junior Command and Staff Course No. 33 (JCSC 33), designed to prepare them for leadership and staff responsibilities at the junior command level. The course, held at the Colonel Cecil Martindale Command and Staff School (CCMCSS), covered subjects including battle procedures, combat […]

October 14, 2025

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The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has officially commissioned 28 graduates of Standard Officer Course 56 (SOC 56), marking a key step in the development of the nation’s next generation of military leaders. The commissioning process began today with a solemn church service at the Auditorium, Base Camp Ayanganna, during which the officer cadets received their […]

August 26, 2025

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The Joint Services are fortifying national defence through enhanced border security, modernised policing strategies, and coordinated intelligence systems. This was highlighted during the season finale of the national security series ‘Safeguarding Our Nation’ which aired on Tuesday. It provided an in-depth look at Guyana’s preparedness amid mounting regional security challenges, including increased drug trafficking across […]

August 20, 2025

The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) said on Wednesday it remains committed to defending the country’s sovereignty and ensuring public safety, pushing back against recent criticism in social and traditional media. The GDF, in a statement, said that all missions—whether defending borders, upholding the rule of law, or responding to national emergencies—are carried out “with professionalism, […]

May 29, 2025

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The Guyana Defence Force troops stationed at Eteringbang and Makapa, along the Guyana–Venezuela border, are engaged in efforts to locate one of its ranks, Lance Corporal Stefon Tudor, who was part of a riverine patrol in the Cuyuni River, Region Seven. According to a release, Lance Corporal Tudor reportedly fell into the river in the […]

May 15, 2025

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Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan, said the army will remain vigilant on the border shared with Venezuela in light of the most recent attacks by gunmen on Venezuela’s shore. Brigadier Khan was speaking at a media briefing at Base Camp Ayanganna this evening, hosted to address the current state […]

May 15, 2025

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The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has made a significant advancement in its Air Corps’ recapitalisation and modernisation programme with the acquisition of a new Tecnam P2012 STOL (Short Take-Off and Landing) aircraft. The army said a senior delegation recently returned from Italy, where they conducted the final inspection and acceptance of the aircraft. The team […]

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16 GDF officers complete Junior Command Course

Guyana Defence Force commissions SOC 56 graduates, new officers ready to lead and serve

Joint Services fortifying national defence

GDF reaffirms commitment to safeguarding Guyana’s sovereignty

Search underway for missing GDF Lance Corporal

GDF Chief vows vigilance amid Venezuelan border attacks

GDF Air Corps boosted with new aircraft

Accused gas station bomber maintains he acted alone; court declines bid to free other defendants

CARICOM to step up reparations talks with King Charles

Venezuelan teen nabbed with illegal gun

Accused gas station bomber maintains he acted alone; court declines bid to free other defendants

CARICOM to step up reparations talks with King Charles

Venezuelan teen nabbed with illegal gun