Traditional Measures
Enhance multilateral cooperation among member states through the development and application of policies, programs, and activities regarding issues that are identified by the small island states of the Caribbean as concerns, threats, and challenges to their security, and exchange and share information at the bilateral, sub-regional, and regional levels on the special security concerns of small island states to strengthen their capacity to address these concerns, by encouraging the holding of courses, seminars, and studies on mutual confidence- and security-building measures.

Activity Description

Specialized Training in Migration and Diaspora Studies

Place:
Georgetown, Guyana
Date of the Event:
September 01 - 30, 2024
Participants:
Type:
National
Occurrence:
Yearly
Remarks:
Fifteen members of the GPF and the Guyana Defence Force enrolled in specialized training on Migration and Diaspora Studies organized by the University of Guyana. This program aims to bolster national security and development capabilities by equipping participants to address migration-related security challenges.

Activity Description

Launch of the B-PRO Project

Place:
Georgetown, Guyana
Date of the Event:
July 01 - 31, 2024
Participants:
Type:
Bilateral
Occurrence:
Eventual
Remarks:
The U.S. Embassy, in collaboration with the Pan American Development Foundation and the GPF, launched the B-PRO project. This initiative aims to bolster law enforcement capabilities and enhance security measures in Guyana and across the Caribbean region.

Activity Description

International Accreditation of the Guyana Police Force Academy

Place:
Georgetown, Guyana
Date of the Event:
June 03, 2024
Participants:
Type:
National
Occurrence:
Eventual
Remarks:
Three GPF Academy three campuses achieved international accreditation, setting a new standard for law enforcement training excellence in the Caribbean. This accomplishment aligns with the GPF’s 2022-2026 Strategic Plan and enhances the quality of police training.

Activity Description

Bilateral Security Cooperation with the United States

Place:
Georgetown, Guyana
Date of the Event:
March 01 - 31, 2024
Participants:
Type:
Bilateral
Occurrence:
Eventual
Remarks:
Under the CBSI, the U.S. has committed over $900 million to benefit Guyana and Caribbean partners. This funding supports efforts to disrupt illicit trafficking and transnational crime, advancing citizen security. The partnership emphasizes the rule of law, democracy, and human rights.

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