267 GDF ranks promoted

Georgetown : Chief-of-Staff of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Gary Best has 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.

One hundred and one ranks were confirmed in their Rank while 166 were elevated in rank.

The soldiers were promoted through ranks ranging from Acting Warrant Officer Class Two to Acting Lance Corporal and the list includes 36 ranks from the Coast Guard. Those who have been confirmed in rank have been appointed to “Substantive” rank after previously holding the “Acting” rank.

The promotion of Officers is to be announced shortly. (GDF).

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