US military commander on visit

Vice Admiral Joseph D. Kernan (centre) greeting President Donald Ramotar yesterday at the Office of the President. Also in photo is US Ambassador to Guyana Brent Hardt. (US embassy photo)

Deputy Commander of the US Southern Command, Vice Admiral Joseph D Kernan is to meet with President Donald Ramotar and senior defence and civilian leaders for bilateral security and cooperation discussions.

A press release from the US Embassy said Kernan arrived in Guyana yesterday for an official visit. His agenda also includes meeting with GDF Chief of Staff, Commodore Gary Best, Opposition Leader David Granger and Caricom Secre-tary-General Irwin LaRocque.

The vice admiral will explore with Guyanese and Caricom officials avenues to strengthen security partnerships and enhance bilateral and regional security collaboration to combat illicit trafficking, respond to natural disasters,