Chief of Staff Gary Best today announced that, in accordance with Part III Section 16 of the Defence Act Chapter 15:01 of 1977, the promotion of 267 Other Ranks was approved, effective from January 1, 2013.
A release today from the Guyana Defence Force said that one hundred and one Other Ranks were confirmed in their Rank while another 166 were elevated in rank.
The release said that the soldiers were promoted through ranks ranging from Acting Warrant Officer Class Two to Acting Lance Corporal. The list includes 36 ranks from the Coast Guard. Those who have been confirmed in rank have been appointed to “Substantive” rank.
The promotion of Officers is to be announced shortly, the GDF said.
Best extended congratulations to all the promoted soldiers.