THIRTEEN Senior and Junior Non-Commissioned Officers have completed the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) Motor Lorry and Motor Bus Driving Courses.
The graduation ceremony, a significant milestone, recently took place at the Jaguar Lecture Hall within Training Corps, located at Base Camp Stephenson, Timehri.
These ranks are now fully competent to operate Motor Buses and 4-ton Motor Lorries in all operational conditions, whether by day or night. Throughout the duration of the course, the drivers underwent comprehensive training covering various essential subjects, including traffic education, vehicle maintenance, accident procedures, motor pool standing orders, and practical driving skills.

During the intensive eight-week training programme, the ranks also engaged in extensive driving exercises.
City driving exercises were conducted in Georgetown, while trail driving exercises took place along the Tacama/Ituni and Bartica/Potaro Trails.
Sergeant Mondaie Bransford, was adjudged the Best Graduating Student and Corporal Wilon Livingstone, the Runner-up Student.
Staff Officer Two General Four, Major Wynette Nestor, officially declared the course closed during the ceremony. In his address to the ranks, Major Nestor emphasised the importance of responsible driving, vigilance, adherence to road rules, avoiding speeding, and defensive driving. He also urged the graduates to share their knowledge with fellow motorists, recognising the serious consequences of road accidents to both the country and its citizens.

Major Nestor, charged the drivers to be exemplars of wisdom and care on the roadways and to inspire others to follow suit. In conclusion, he congratulated them for their achievement and acknowledged the hard work and dedication they demonstrated throughout their training.