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Activity Description

Guyana's Accession to the Regional Security System (RSS) (Guyana formally joined the RSS, an international agreement for the defense and security of the eastern Caribbean region. This membership enhances regional cooperation and collective security efforts)

Place:
Georgetown, Guyana
Date of the Event:
September 01 - 30, 2022
Participants:
Type:
Regional
Occurrence:
Quaterly
Remarks:
Regional security collaboration and integration (Permanent membership; ongoing participation in RSS activities)

Activity Description

Caribbean Women, Peace, and Security Conference (Hosted by the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) in collaboration with the United States Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) and the Florida National Guard, this conference aimed to enhance understanding and implementation of Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) initiatives. It addressed topics such as gender integration, recruitment, training, retention, and women's roles in leadership and disaster relief operations)

Place:
Georgetown, Guyana
Date of the Event:
August 30 - 31, 2022
Participants:
Type:
Regional
Occurrence:
Eventual
Remarks:
Regional conference with participation from government and non-governmental organizations, judiciary members, joint services, and military personnel from the U.S. and Caribbean countries, including Jamaica, St. Kitts and Nevis, and Trinidad and Tobago.

Activity Description

Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) Jungle Symposium (Co-hosted by SOUTHCOM and the GDF, this symposium facilitated discussions and exchanges on jungle warfare and operations among NCOs from various countries. Participants shared best practices and lessons learned to strengthen multilateral regional relationships and team building at the NCO level)

Place:
Georgetown, Guyana
Date of the Event:
June 01 - 03, 2022
Participants:
Type:
Multilateral
Occurrence:
Eventual
Remarks:
International symposium with participants from the GDF, SOUTHCOM, U.S. Army units, and military representatives from Colombia, Brazil, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Chile, and Argentina.

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