More than 1500 military personnel from 21 different nations are currently here in Guyana for the US-led Caribbean security exercise, Exercise Tradewinds.
An official opening ceremony for the two-week exercise was held yesterday at the Drill Square, Base Camp Ayanganna.
According to a release from the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), Guyana’s lead planner, Major Jaime Castello pointed to the months of planning and extensive coordination which culminated in the event.