The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has announced the promotion of five ranks including Commander of the Coast Guard, Colonel Gary Beaton, who has been elevated to the rank of substantive Brigadier.
This announcement was made by Chief of Staff (CoS), Brigadier Godfrey Bess, on Saturday. He said the promotions were made under the Defence Act and approved by Commander-in-Chief, President Dr Irfaan Ali. The other four ranks – Lieutenant Colonels Ronald Hercules, Julius Skeete, Omar Khan and Ken-Lloyd Roberts – have been promoted to the rank of substantive Colonel. The Chief of Staff and the other members of the Defence Force have extended congratulations to the five newly promoted army officers.
Commander-in-Chief, President Dr Irfaan Ali, along with Prime Minister, Retired Brigadier Mark Phillips, and Chief of Staff Brigadier Godfrey Bess
The last promotion within the GDF was on December 31, 2019, when 35 ranks were elevated.
