From L-R: Corporal Dominique Sabola, Indian High Commissioner Dr. KJ Srinivasa, Corporal Colin Harris, and a representative of the Indian High Commission
Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Corporals Colin Harris and Dominique Sabola have been selected to undergo studies in India under a military scholarship scheme which falls under the umbrella of the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Scheme for friendly foreign countries.
The scholarship was provided by the Government of India to strengthen India-Guyana defence collaboration.
Corporal Harris, of the GDF Intelligence Corps, will be travelling to Maharashtra, India to commence a six-week Investigator and Vigilance Course at the Military Intelligence Training School and Depot.
Corporal Sabola, of New Amsterdam Berbice, works in the Medical Corps of the GDF, and will be studying a Medical Advance course at Special Forces Training School (SFTS) in Bakloh for three and a half months.
During their interaction with Indian High Commissioner Dr. KJ Srinivasa, both ranks expressed excitement and gratitude for the scholarship and the opportunity to be a part of the promotion of India-Guyana collaboration.
The High Commissioner congratulated them and briefed them on the ongoing collaboration between India and Guyana.
To date, 29 GDF officers have travelled to India under this scholarship scheme.
