Three officers of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) have been awarded the Brazilian Army Medal in recognition of their service and contribution to strengthening defence cooperation between Guyana and Brazil.
The GDF in a social media post said that Colonel Kenlloyd Roberts, MSM, and Colonel Sheldon Howell, MSM, were formally decorated during a ceremony at the Brazilian Embassy in Georgetown. The medals were presented by the Brazilian Ambassador to Guyana, Maria Cristina de Castro Martins, in the presence of Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan, MSS. The event was also attended by the Brazilian Military Attaché to Guyana, Colonel Luciano Melo de Oliveira Jr; senior GDF officers; and representatives of the Brazilian Armed Forces.
Earlier, on August 21, 2025, Captain (Coast Guard) Vernon Burnette, MSM, received the same medal in Brasília during the Brazilian Army Day Parade. His medal was presented by Army General Tomás Miguel Miné Ribeiro Paiva, Commander of the Brazilian Army.
The Brazilian Army Medal is awarded to officers and personnel, both national and foreign, who have demonstrated professional excellence and contributed to advancing military cooperation.
According to the GDF post, the recognition of Colonels Roberts and Howell and Captain Burnette highlights their individual achievements and reflects the continued partnership between Guyana and Brazil. Military collaboration between the two countries includes joint training, operational exchanges, and initiatives to strengthen regional security and stability.
The GDF extended congratulations to the decorated officers, noting that the awards bring pride to the Force and reinforce the importance of Guyana’s defence diplomacy with Brazil.
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