Vice Admiral (VAdm) Antonette Wemyss-Gorman is an international trailblazer in military leadership. In January 2022, she became the only female head of an armed force globally when she was appointed Chief of Defence Staff of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF).

The Chief of Defence Staff is the professional head of the Jamaica Defence Force. They are responsible for the administration and the operational control of the Jamaican military. It is the highest ranked military position in the country. In December 2007 the title of Chief of Staff was replaced by Chief of Defence Staff and filled by an incumbent.

2024年5月6日 · Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Rear Admiral Antonette Wemyss Gorman, has been promoted to Vice Admiral (Lieutenant General) and three Colonels have been promoted to Brigadier, effective May 10 2024, following approval from the Defence Board.

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2022年1月21日 · Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), and outgoing Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Lieutenant General Rocky Meade (right), with newly installed CDS, Rear Admiral Antonette Wemyss Gorman, following Thursday’s (January 20) swearing-in ceremony at King’s House.

2022年1月22日 · Newly appointed Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Rear Admiral Antonette Wemyss-Gorman, displays her Instrument of Appointment during Thursday’s (January 20) swearing-in and installation ceremony at King’s House.

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) in partnership with the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) officially launched the Joint Anti-Gang Task Force at the Specialized Operation Branch on Friday, February 11.

She is the first woman to serve as Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) for the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF). She was officially appointed to the position on January 20, 2022 which also resulted in her becoming the second woman in history to command a …

2022年2月22日 · Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Rear Admiral Antonette Wemyss-Gorman, who welcomed the provisions, said the increased fleet of PMVs will improve the flexibility of the troops on the ground as they conduct operational activities islandwide.

2022年1月24日 · Newly appointed chief of defence staff (CDS), Rear Admiral Antonette Wemyss Gorman, says she remains committed to changing the culture of violence, as stated in the Jamaica Defence Force’s (JDF) Strategic Defence Review. The Strategic Defence Review charts the JDF’s course up to 2037.