The President of the Republic of Seychelles and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan, had the honour to advertise and fee Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF) officers throughout a ceremony held on the State Home this morning.
Their promotions and commissions have been given based mostly on advantage, experience, and for the distinctive management roles that they’ve proven. As is customary, the ceremony began with the blessing by the Chaplain Lieutenant Colonel Louis Agathine.
In his remarks, President Ramkalawan congratulated the SDF Officers on their promotions and commissioning. He famous that they’ve the required capabilities and have been outfitted with additional research to be promoted to the brand new ranks. He recommended them because the men and women in uniform who continued to try within the service of their nation and its residents. He additionally known as on all officers to take their work significantly, to keep up a excessive degree of professionalism and management for the betterment of the power and Seychelles.
The President additionally took the chance to thank all different service women and men in uniform for his or her devotion and professionalism that they’ve proven all through this yr. He additionally hailed the nice collaboration that exists between the SDF and the Seychelles Police, which has led to profitable operations and in sustaining peace and safety. To conclude, he reiterated the significance to work as a staff and to proceed to ship on their mission.
On his half, the Chief of Seychelles Defence Forces, Brigadier Michael Rosette underlined that the promotions and commissions are usually not solely a private achievement however include new duties. For many who haven’t been promoted, he requested them to not be discouraged however as a substitute to change into extra decided, resilient and to proceed to persevere.
The ceremony noticed the promotion of 14 officers:
1. Promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel – Mr. Rodney Zarine
2. Promoted to the rank of Main – Dr. Dania Woodcock
3. Promoted to the rank of Captain – Mr. Daniel Magloire, Mr. Michel Payet, Mr. Leroy Paul, and Mr. Rasheed Jack.
4. Promoted to the rank of Lieutenant – Mr. Gerry Boniface, Mr. Ernest Alphone, Mr. Jerome Philoe, Mr. Sebastien Radegonde, Ms. Stephanie Anderson, Mr. Christopher Hoareau, Mr. Yannick Marie and Ms. Petra Agricole.
To notice, Ms. Melina Crispin was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in a ceremony held yesterday morning at State Home earlier than her departure to Manama, Bahrain, the place she shall be serving because the “Maritime Safety Enhancement Coaching (MSET) Planner” on the CMF Headquarters for a interval of 1 yr.
Two different officers had been absent as a consequence of abroad missions:
1. Promoted to the rank of Captain – Mr. Ivan Moise
2. Promoted to the rank of Lieutenant – Ms. Lucianne Henriette
Two devoted personnel had been additionally commissioned as officers within the Seychelles Defence Forces. They each have 25 and 18 years of devoted service respectively, and are specialist of their respective fields.
1. Commissioned to the rank of Main – Captain Donn Du Perez
2. Commissioned to the rank of Lieutenant – Mr. Sandy Ernesta
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of State Home – Workplace of the President of the Republic of Seychelles.
