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‘We are positioning ourselves to be the best of tomorrow’ 03 No.108066
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––– President Ali says, highlights massive investments, wide-ranging strategy to modernise local defence capabilities –– announces plan to establish dedicated technology, AI branch to boost defence operations
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Dr Irfaan Ali, outlined a comprehensive plan for the Guyana Defence Force’s Annual Officers’ Conference (AOC), aimed at guiding the institution in a modern world. While delivering the featured address at the opening of the Conference on Thursday at Base Camp Ayanganna, the President explained that the plan is multi-layered, designed to equip officers with the tools needed to be multifunctional in an ever-changing landscape. He identified several key areas of focus, including partnerships, energy, environment, democratic duty, diplomacy, technology and integration. Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips and other Cabinet Ministers; Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan and Heads of the Joint Services were also present at the opening ceremony (OP photo)
Minister Manickchand defends PPP/C record, slams opposition for having no direction 13 PAGE
Billions of dollars being transferred Visitor arrivals to ordinary Guyanese through provisions in Budget 2026 02 rise by 17.2 per PAGE
–– President Ali says, dismisses APNU/WIN’s efforts to ‘deliberately mislead’ citizens
cent in January 11 PAGE