The Army Related Links: Buxton Letters Menu Archival Menu Airspace security May 16, 2007 Defence diplomacy April 11, 2007 US presents radio equipment to GDF April 6, 2007 Observing International Women’s Day by paying tribute to the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) March 11, 2007 Army brought dramatic change to internal security landscape March 9, 2007 Secure, stable environment will continue unabated March 9, 2007 National security imperative [gdf] Petite Ann Marks is GDF Queen February 12, 2007 Build on rich legacy women soldiers urged February 10, 2007 Jagdeo announces tax-free bonus for joint services December 22, 2006 $250M Xmas bonus for Disciplined Forces December 22, 2006 Rise above disappointments -- Army Chief urges troops December 22, 2006 GDF says opportunities abound in the Force November 16, 2006 New Army Chief, Brigadier Collins on his recent appointment July 11, 2004 National defence June 22, 2004 Committee to probe GDF June 15, 2004 Former Chief of Staff calls for new national security strategy June 1, 2004 Police, army must train together May 30, 2004 New army head has government's full support May 30, 2004 Collins sworn in as new army Chief-of-Staff May 29, 2004 Soldiers do army proud in overseas courses April 21, 2004 Soldiers shine on overseas courses April 21, 2004 GIHA offers army help with Indian diet February 3, 2004 Army seeking recruits for Coast Guard January 25, 2004 Army welcomes DFC probe, expects enhanced capability January 16, 2004 Coast Guard efficiency entirely hinged on financing - Atherly January 16, 2004 Army training will benefit more November 27, 2003 President assures at army commissioning... November 27, 2003 Work advanced on national security strategy November 27, 2003 Army's accounts caught in Auditor General's crosshairs November 25, 2003 GDF paratroopers battle-jump over St Cuthbert's November 15, 2003 Chief-of-Staff urges ranks to rededicate to tradition of service November 8, 2003 GDF gets $5M in supplies from China November 8, 2003 New recruits not as disciplined, drills can help October 24, 2003 Improving the Disciplined Forces September 22, 2003 Army recruits warned not to be influenced by outside forces September 13, 2003 Regular and reserve units should be integrated —Atherly August 31, 2003 Transnational threats forcing army into new areas - Lt. Col. Lovell August 14, 2003 Old Army, new GDF June 20, 2003 Army Major suspected in visa racket June 12, 2003 Army and Police Heads visit Joint Operations Centre June 10, 2003 Armed forces adapted well to fight criminals -Gajraj June 7, 2003 Commander-in-Chief appreciates Joint Services work June 7, 2003 Buxtonians relieved by joint operation results June 7, 2003 Joint services operations yielding results June 2, 2003 Security Forces continue joint operations June 1, 2003 Civil-military relations May 31, 2003 Most villagers approve of Buxton operation May 28, 2003 Victim’s family makes formal report against cop May 28, 2003 Army captain in promotion row returns from US course May 28, 2003 A beacon of hope for our nation May 25, 2003 Joint military operation not against Buxtonians - Minister Gajraj May 25, 2003 Slain soldier laid to rest in West Berbice May 24, 2003 Slain soldier laid to rest with full honours May 24, 2003 Joint Services initiative on crime welcomed May 21, 2003 Soldier in promotions row, to return next week May 15, 2003 GDF must be seen as `stable band' in society May 14, 2003 Atherly concerned about politicising of army May 13, 2003 `GDFS Essequibo' sails for Barbados May 13, 2003 Jagdeo blocks promotion of Camp Buxton commander May 11, 2003 Army denies disobeying legitimate orders issued by civilian authorities April 27, 2003 Army confirms President’s order on crime is clear April 27, 2003 Key points of his excellency, president jagdeo’s address to the guyana police force April 27, 2003 The buck stops with the President April 24, 2003 GDF's poor performance against criminal offensive April 20, 2003 'GDFS Essequibo' now berthed at Coast Guard Headquarters April 3, 2003 Pussyfooting March 30, 2003 GDF demonstrates capability of protecting Guyana's territory March 16, 2003 Internal security doctrine March 13, 2003 Harry Hinds: A military visionary February 2, 2003 GDF gets keys to fleet of US trucks February 1, 2003 Army denies officers unhappy over President's criticism January 29, 2003 Army refutes `Stabroek News' story January 29, 2003 Army to receive US trucks January 29, 2003 Lone female among GDF senior officers promoted January 29, 2003 Jagdeo unhappy with army’s crime tactics January 24, 2003 Police and army patrols fired at January 24, 2003 Criminals feeling the heat January 18, 2003 Chinese martial arts training for GDF January 18, 2003 President urges soldiers to strengthen resolve to fight crime December 19, 2002 Army denies allegations by Enmore policing group December 14, 2002 China to supply GDF US$2M in equipment December 12, 2002 GDF gets additional US$2M help from China December 12, 2002 Army still breaching tender board regulations -Auditor General’s report December 11, 2002 Venezuela offered help for wounded soldier - GDF November 30, 2002 GDF deplores erroneous reports November 30, 2002 GDF monitoring weapons stocks in interior November 24, 2002 Army guard dismissed for soldier’s escape November 17, 2002 Military Officers November 16, 2002 Urgent ‘single option’ November 16, 2002 Fight crime and ensuring security would be costly November 15, 2002 President urges newly-commissioned officers to uphold dignity of service November 15, 2002 Jagdeo: Army will continue to fight crime November 14, 2002 Cherish and uphold dignity of services in Armed Forces November 14, 2002 Build and guard Guyana collectively, President urges fellow countrymen November 14, 2002 GDF Coast Guard gets three diesel engines from US govt November 13, 2002 GDF sergeant unsure if policeman part of gang November 12, 2002 Report on army/gunmen encounter prepared November 9, 2002 Soldiers must have permission before speaking to media November 9, 2002 US ship to provide maintenance help to GDF coast guard November 6, 2002 Army to secure communications network - Atherly November 3, 2002 GDF to be featured on Broadcast to Schools November 3, 2002 Ammo found at Bamboo Landing October 24, 2002 Soldiers uncover ammunition in container October 24, 2002 Camp Groomes ammunition clean-up can now begin October 20, 2002 Lethem ammunition not accounted for - GDF October 16, 2002 Limited success against illegal fuel ships October 16, 2002 Army defends patrols' response to crime October 13, 2002 Military operations October 4, 2002 Police, army operations yielding state of emergency benefits October 4, 2002 Army, police working closer in crime fight October 4, 2002 Additional Army resources for anti-crime fight October 4, 2002 Five held in joint Police-Army operation October 3, 2002 Army, Police working closely on anti-crime steps October 3, 2002 Army, police mount pre-dawn operation in Buxton September 29, 2002 Police, Army in joint `cordon/search' operation in Buxton September 29, 2002 More co-operation needed to combat trafficking September 25, 2002 Brazilian team to train GDF in explosives disposal September 24, 2002 Soldiers sheltered cops during Buxton attack September 18, 2002 Army reviewing Operation Tourniquet June 29, 2002 Operation Tourniquet road blocks causing long delays on East Coast June 22, 2002 Army should only play supporting role to police outside state of emergency June 19, 2002 Better police/army coordination may have seen results - 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