Ramotar urges new soldiers to act with pride

Selwyn Williams, the Best Graduating student of the Basic Recruit Course 2012-01, receiving his prize from President Donald Ramotar yesterday. (GINA photo)

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces President Donald Ramotar yesterday urged graduates of the Guyana Defence Force’s (GDF) first Basic Recruit Course for the year to act with pride and professionalism, deeming the qualities prized possessions of good armies across the world.

Addressing the new soldiers at the ‘Passing out Parade’ held at the National Cultural Centre Tarmac, the President applauded them for choosing to be part of the GDF, before laying out what is required