The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has announced the promotion of 30 ranks within its various branches.
In accordance with Part 111 Section 16 of the Defence Act 15:01 of 1977, Chief-of-Staff Brigadier Omar Khan said in a statement on Friday, these promotions were approved by Commander-in-Chief President Dr Irfaan Ali.
Heading the list of promoted officers is Major Gordon Nedd, who has been elevated to the rank of Acting Lieutenant Colonel.
Substantive Majors Raymond Archer, John Mohanlall and Jose Ferreira have also each been promoted to the rank of Acting Lieutenant Colonel.
Substantive Captain Lloyden Layne has been elevated to the rank of Substantive Major, while Substantive Captains Stephen Castor, Texine Daw and Kareem Graham have each been elevated to the rank of Acting Major.
Substantive Lieutenants Garvin Douglas, Britany Van Lange, Berachah Garrett, Hanisi Chandler, Travis Marcellino, Brandi Johnson and Ivor Semple have each been elevated in rank to Captain.
Second Lieutenants Joel Harewood, Rawle Williams, Delmar Headley, Joel Glasgow, Hakeem David, Seanden David-Longe, Delon Abrams, Joshua Ferdinand and Jeremy Charles have each been promoted to the rank of Substantive Lieutenant.
In the Coast Guard, Substantive Lieutenant Commander Adrian McLean is heading the list of newly promoted officers. He has been promoted to the rank of Acting Commander.
Substantive Lieutenants (CG) Ronald Mc Intyre and Andre Kwang have each been elevated to the rank of Substantive Lieutenant Commander, while Substantive Sub Lieutenant Gerald Gomes has been promoted to Substantive Lieutenant (CG). Also, Midshipman Jevon Reid has been elevated in rank to Substantive Sub Lieutenant
In the Guyana National Reserve, Substantive Lieutenant Sando George has been promoted to Substantive Captain.
According to the missive from the GDF, these 30 promotions take effect from January 1, 2024. Announcement of these promotions coincides with Guyana’s 54th Republic Day anniversary on Friday.
On January 2, Brigadier Khan bestowed new badges of rank on two Chief Petty Officers, four Warrant Officers, three Staff Sergeants, and six Sergeants, who were recently promoted.
Back in February 2023, the GDF promoted a whopping 71 officers to higher rank. (G8)
