Four officers of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), who filed a legal challenge to Chief of Staff Commodore Gary Best’s decision to withhold their yearend bonuses, have been relieved of their duties in the army until the determination of the court matter.
“In view of the recent events, namely court proceedings filed by officers against the GDF and given the serious nature of the matters, its implications, the avoidance of any conflict of interest which may arise, and to allow for the officers to pursue their legal matters, the Defence Board has instructed that they be relieved of their current appointments effective immediately, without prejudice