–through donation from the United States

THE United States has invested US$555,000 (approximately G$115M) to renovate the Guyana Defence Force (GDF)’s Coast Guard Training Centre in Kingston, and construct a concrete boat pad at the Coast Guard Headquarters.

Speaking during a simple commissioning ceremony on Thursday, US Ambassador to Guyana Sarah-Ann Lynch said: “This investment should leave no doubt as to how serious the United States considers the security of Guyana and its importance to the region, as it will enable the Guyana Defence Force Coast Guard to have better access to their patrol boats.”

The investment was made to enhance the overall effectiveness of joint exercises between the United States and partner nations. Guyana had hosted a 13-partner nation military exercise, Tradewinds, this year, and will host another in 2023.