Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan greeting ranks
Several members from the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) were welcomed home in a reception held at Air Station London, Timehri after successfully completing their mission in Grenada. These ranks were deployed to Grenada to assist in restoration efforts following the devastating effects of Hurricane Beryl.
Their mission, which spanned 106 days, involved the rehabilitation of critical infrastructure, including the Revenue Authority Building, Police Station, Post Office, Magistrate’s Court, and the Office of the Minister for Carriacou & Petite Martinique Affairs. These projects helped restore essential services to a community of 6,000 Grenadians.
Speaking at a welcoming reception Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan expressed gratitude to the ranks for their unwavering commitment and dedication, which ensured the success of “Operation Beryl.”
Some of the ranks, who were apart of “Operation Beryl” during the reception
He emphasised that not only was the mission accomplished, but the ranks demonstrated outstanding service to the nation, overcoming challenges and safely returning home. Brigadier Khan commended their ability to “make it happen” even under difficult circumstances and highlighted how the operation aligned with the mandate from His Excellency, President Dr Irfaan Ali, to give hope to the people of Carriacou.
Additionally, Brigadier Khan also praised the invaluable support of the Private Sector Commission, which played a crucial role in the rebuilding effort.
Also present at the reception was Chairman of the Private Sector Commission, Komal Singh, who saluted the work of the ranks and expressed pride in the successful collaboration. He reaffirmed the private sector’s commitment to supporting the GDF in future efforts.
“We feel a sense of joy to be part of this collaboration… the Private Sector will continue to offer support in times of need.” Singh stated.
Meanwhile, earlier in July, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Dr Irfaan Ali, had lauded the group of 50 Guyanese soldiers who left local shores to aid in rebuilding efforts in the Caribbean Island of Grenada which was battered by Hurricane Beryl.
Addressing the ranks at the army’s Camp Ayanganna Headquarters in Georgetown, President Ali said their sacrifice is a representation of core values of the GDF, that is, service to nation and people. He told the soldiers that they will be making a difference in the lives of their CARICOM neighbours by helping to recover and rebuild.
To aid with these rebuilding efforts, Guyana had dispatched building materials and equipment to the Caribbean nation.
These efforts were part of a larger regional mobilisation where CARICOM Member States were assigned to assist a specific country impacted by Hurricane Beryl. Guyana was allocated Grenada based on request.
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