LATEST NEWS LETTER FROM GEORGETOWN GUYANA 1-2012
COMMENT
We extend Happy New Year greetings to all
our members, well-wishers and
supporters. 2011 was a very good year for
the XGDF Association of Guyana and with
your continued support, 2012 could be
even more successful.
Our major objectives continue to be to:
a. To promote and maintain harmony
and camaraderie among ex-members of
the Guyana Defence Force, resident in
Guyana.
b. To establish and maintain an
effective network of communication linking
ex members of the Guyana Defence Force
in Guyana.
c. To provide support to ex-members of
the Guyana Defence Force who may have
become indigent and needy after leaving
the Force.
We urge all members to spread the word
about the organisation. Encourage any old
soldier who is not a member to come and
join us. In unity there is strength.
At the break of this New Year, our list of
shut-ins and members with disabilities,
stands at 81. It is our duty to assist them
and our moral obligation not to forget them.
Let’s put our shoulders to the wheel and
together we can achieve the
We extend Happy New Year greetings to all
our members, well-wishers and
supporters. 2011 was a very good year for
the XGDF Association of Guyana and with
your continued support, 2012 could be
even more successful.
Our major objectives continue to be to:
a. To promote and maintain harmony
and camaraderie among ex-members of
the Guyana Defence Force, resident in
Guyana.
b. To establish and maintain an
effective network of communication linking
ex members of the Guyana Defence Force
in Guyana.
c. To provide support to ex-members of
the Guyana Defence Force who may have
become indigent and needy after leaving
the Force.
We urge all members to spread the word
about the organisation. Encourage any old
soldier who is not a member to come and
join us. In unity there is strength.
At the break of this New Year, our list of
shut-ins and members with disabilities,
stands at 81. It is our duty to assist them
and our moral obligation not to forget them.
Let’s put our shoulders to the wheel and
together we can achieve the
impossible. We continue to pray for the
completion of the Veteran’s Rest Home.
Fellow vets, let’s not grow weary while doing
good, for in due season we shall reap if we do
not lose heart. Let’s maintain the bond
throughout 2012.
STATEMENT ISSUED BY XGDF
ASSOCIATION OF GUYANA
It is with grave concern, that we the
members, of the XGDF Association of Guyana,
register our disapproval of the actions taken
by Officers and Ranks of the Guyana Police
Force on Tuesday 6th December 2011. On
that day several citizens were shot in what,
any expert in crowd control or internal
security would consider an unnecessary and
unwarranted escalation of force, by the
Police. We would like to strongly condemn the
treatment that was meted out to Brigadier
(ret) Edward Collins MSM MSS (past Chief of
Staff of the Guyana Defence Force), The
disrespectful manner in which he was
treated, the verbal abuse leveled at him by
junior ranks, the lack of courtesy extended,
and ultimately his injuries sustained from
gunshot wounds at a very close distance.
As ex-military men trained in the art of crowd
control, we see the events of 6th December
as a low point in our Post Independence
Internal Security history. We condemn in the
strongest manner
completion of the Veteran’s Rest Home.
Fellow vets, let’s not grow weary while doing
good, for in due season we shall reap if we do
not lose heart. Let’s maintain the bond
throughout 2012.
STATEMENT ISSUED BY XGDF
ASSOCIATION OF GUYANA
It is with grave concern, that we the
members, of the XGDF Association of Guyana,
register our disapproval of the actions taken
by Officers and Ranks of the Guyana Police
Force on Tuesday 6th December 2011. On
that day several citizens were shot in what,
any expert in crowd control or internal
security would consider an unnecessary and
unwarranted escalation of force, by the
Police. We would like to strongly condemn the
treatment that was meted out to Brigadier
(ret) Edward Collins MSM MSS (past Chief of
Staff of the Guyana Defence Force), The
disrespectful manner in which he was
treated, the verbal abuse leveled at him by
junior ranks, the lack of courtesy extended,
and ultimately his injuries sustained from
gunshot wounds at a very close distance.
As ex-military men trained in the art of crowd
control, we see the events of 6th December
as a low point in our Post Independence
Internal Security history. We condemn in the
strongest manner
what happened to Brigadier Collins (a very
senior military commander) and insist that a
commission of inquiry be convened immediately
to look into this matter. It is our understanding
from our brother officer, that prior to the
unwarranted shooting, he was negotiating with
the onsite commander and had taken
responsibility for the peaceful demonstrators.
We therefore ask that the Onsite Commander
be removed from operational duties until such
time as the Commission renders its verdict.
The Guyana Defence Force and the Guyana
Police Force have always shared and enjoyed a
good working relationship, based on mutual
respect, and an appreciation of, and
commitment to, upholding the rule of law and
defence of the constitution. That one of our own
would be so brutally disrespected is cause for
much pain and our membership call for
immediate actions to redress this wrong.
PENSION DATES 2012
Jan 19th, Feb 20th, Mar 22nd, Apr 26th
May 24th , Jun 25th , Jul 26th , Aug 23rd ,
Sept. 24th , Oct 25th , Nov 22nd , Dec 17th
POSTPONEMENT OF RAFFLE DRAWING
The drawing of the 2011 raffle has been
rescheduled for 16th February 2012. All
previously purchased tickets will be valid.
senior military commander) and insist that a
commission of inquiry be convened immediately
to look into this matter. It is our understanding
from our brother officer, that prior to the
unwarranted shooting, he was negotiating with
the onsite commander and had taken
responsibility for the peaceful demonstrators.
We therefore ask that the Onsite Commander
be removed from operational duties until such
time as the Commission renders its verdict.
The Guyana Defence Force and the Guyana
Police Force have always shared and enjoyed a
good working relationship, based on mutual
respect, and an appreciation of, and
commitment to, upholding the rule of law and
defence of the constitution. That one of our own
would be so brutally disrespected is cause for
much pain and our membership call for
immediate actions to redress this wrong.
PENSION DATES 2012
Jan 19th, Feb 20th, Mar 22nd, Apr 26th
May 24th , Jun 25th , Jul 26th , Aug 23rd ,
Sept. 24th , Oct 25th , Nov 22nd , Dec 17th
POSTPONEMENT OF RAFFLE DRAWING
The drawing of the 2011 raffle has been
rescheduled for 16th February 2012. All
previously purchased tickets will be valid.
Thank You For 2011 Christmas Lunch
Support
The Following persons / organisations
made contributions towards the hosting of
our Christmas Lunch: Terry Stuart,
Owen Downes, Cheryl Tappin, Julian Flyer
Richmond, Sean George, Steve Waldron,
Roderick King, Randolph Vigilance, Joseph
Singh, Carl Morgan, Junior Lyken, Kent
Phillips, Chetwin Eastman, Eddie Collins, Ian
Fyffe Burnette, Wilfred Branche, David
Granger, Christine King, Ainsley Morgan,
Jerry Alleyne, Stanford Solomon, Victor
Solomon, Keith Lowenfield, Lennox
McBean, NigelJohnson,PerryFoo,Chabilall
Ramsarup,AnnMclennon,Winston
Polleydore, Rushie Adams, Garfield Wade,
Guyana Ex Soldiers Association of Canada,
Gordon Winter, George Blair, Michael
Narine, Prince Edwards, Stanley & Lynette
Fox, Republic Bank, Francis Abraham, EC
Vieira Investments, GDF Credit Union,
Veronica Rollins, Claude London, Noreen
Gaskin, Gregory Gaskin, Gregory Headly,
Joseph & Loraine Glasgow, Laurel Mentis,
Enid Bissember, Guyana Defence Force,
Sandra Fraser Thomas, Simon Thomas,
Winston Skerrett, DEMTOCO, Banks DIH
Ltd, Ansa Mcal, Ministry of Culture
Birthday Celebrants, November / December
2011
Michael Scott, Godfrey Simon, Lennox
Gordon, Winston Yearwood, Paul Anderson,
Neville Dey, Walter Thomas, J Cadogan,
Randolph Reynolds. W Sutherland, Herbie
Fredericks, Gerald
Support
The Following persons / organisations
made contributions towards the hosting of
our Christmas Lunch: Terry Stuart,
Owen Downes, Cheryl Tappin, Julian Flyer
Richmond, Sean George, Steve Waldron,
Roderick King, Randolph Vigilance, Joseph
Singh, Carl Morgan, Junior Lyken, Kent
Phillips, Chetwin Eastman, Eddie Collins, Ian
Fyffe Burnette, Wilfred Branche, David
Granger, Christine King, Ainsley Morgan,
Jerry Alleyne, Stanford Solomon, Victor
Solomon, Keith Lowenfield, Lennox
McBean, NigelJohnson,PerryFoo,Chabilall
Ramsarup,AnnMclennon,Winston
Polleydore, Rushie Adams, Garfield Wade,
Guyana Ex Soldiers Association of Canada,
Gordon Winter, George Blair, Michael
Narine, Prince Edwards, Stanley & Lynette
Fox, Republic Bank, Francis Abraham, EC
Vieira Investments, GDF Credit Union,
Veronica Rollins, Claude London, Noreen
Gaskin, Gregory Gaskin, Gregory Headly,
Joseph & Loraine Glasgow, Laurel Mentis,
Enid Bissember, Guyana Defence Force,
Sandra Fraser Thomas, Simon Thomas,
Winston Skerrett, DEMTOCO, Banks DIH
Ltd, Ansa Mcal, Ministry of Culture
Birthday Celebrants, November / December
2011
Michael Scott, Godfrey Simon, Lennox
Gordon, Winston Yearwood, Paul Anderson,
Neville Dey, Walter Thomas, J Cadogan,
Randolph Reynolds. W Sutherland, Herbie
Fredericks, Gerald
Fredericks,Shirley Jobe, Glendon Fogenay,Faye
Prescod, Keith Lewis,
INTERIM DIARY OF EVENTS
General Members Meeting - 1st Sundays
Zodiac Night - Third Fridays
Club Night - Last Fridays
2012-02-16 - Raffle Drawing(2011)
2012-04-09 - Fun Day
2012-07-01 - Anniversary Service
2012-06-24 - Annual Bar -B- Oue
2012-11-09 -Veterans’ Day
2012-11-12 - Remembrance Day
2012-12-18 -Christmas Lunch
2012-12-20 -Raffle Drawing
Another part of the 2011 Christmas Lunch
gathering. Fifty seven shut-in brothers and
sisters were able to attend. After the lunch,
everyone was given a hamper and a small
financial donation. Hampers and the monetary
donations were subsequently taken to those
who were unable to attend.
KALIBUR SECURIY
Lot ‘E’ Princess Street, Lodge, Georgetown
Tel: 231 7540, 231 7570, 225-3618
Leaders in protecting people & property
Prescod, Keith Lewis,
INTERIM DIARY OF EVENTS
General Members Meeting - 1st Sundays
Zodiac Night - Third Fridays
Club Night - Last Fridays
2012-02-16 - Raffle Drawing(2011)
2012-04-09 - Fun Day
2012-07-01 - Anniversary Service
2012-06-24 - Annual Bar -B- Oue
2012-11-09 -Veterans’ Day
2012-11-12 - Remembrance Day
2012-12-18 -Christmas Lunch
2012-12-20 -Raffle Drawing
Another part of the 2011 Christmas Lunch
gathering. Fifty seven shut-in brothers and
sisters were able to attend. After the lunch,
everyone was given a hamper and a small
financial donation. Hampers and the monetary
donations were subsequently taken to those
who were unable to attend.
KALIBUR SECURIY
Lot ‘E’ Princess Street, Lodge, Georgetown
Tel: 231 7540, 231 7570, 225-3618
Leaders in protecting people & property
0112 2012-01-03
REMEMBERING OUR SERVICE
MAINTAINING THE BOND
Part of the gathering at our 2011 Christmas
Lunch for Shut-ins held on 14th December
Office: Lot E Princess Street, Lodge,
Georgetown
Tel: 225 – 3618
Email: xgdfgy@yahoo.com
REMEMBERING OUR SERVICE
MAINTAINING THE BOND
Part of the gathering at our 2011 Christmas
Lunch for Shut-ins held on 14th December
Office: Lot E Princess Street, Lodge,
Georgetown
Tel: 225 – 3618
Email: xgdfgy@yahoo.com
