Posts by Jonathan Rolle

In keeping with the organization’s strategic objective of strengthening its relationship and partnership with critical stakeholders, the National Fisheries Association (NFA) commended Commander Defence Force, Commodore Dr. Raymond King, and the Officers and Marines for the outstanding job they are performing. During a recent conversation with Commodore King, Mr. Keith Carroll, Intern President of the […]

A trained teacher by day and a seaman by night, Reserve Marine Seaman Chuck Smith is living out his dreams. After enlisting into the Royal Bahamas Defence Force in 2012 in the first group of reservists, he states, “Most people do not have an opportunity to live out their dreams”, he chuckles. “I’m one of those more […]

By Petty Officer Monique Deveaux  Reservist Stephanie Darville is a croupier at the world-famous Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island, Nassau, Bahamas. As a dealer, this marine brings a feeling of warmth and relaxation to her work environment. In the game of life, she knows how to empathize with her customers when things don’t always go […]

By Petty Officer Monique Deveaux  Patson Neely is navigating his course as a reservist through the COVID-19 Pandemic at the Northern Command Office of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force in Grand Bahama.  As a trained commercial pilot, he understands how to navigate at high and low altitudes, and he also knows the importance of trusting […]

By Petty Officer Monique Deveaux  The Royal Bahamas Defence Force Reserves continue to make valuable contributions to the organization, and we highlight some members of this unit.  Jamal Chisholm is towering high as an air traffic controller at the Civil Aviation Department at Sir Lynden Pindling Airport. His responsibilities include monitoring and directing the movement of aircraft […]

The Royal Bahamas Defence Force is actively searching for possible migrants after a sloop they were in, was found drifting in waters with no occupants onboard approximately eight (8) nautical miles of Goulding Cay on Saturday August 7, 2021.  After receiving initial reports from the US Coast Guard Liaison officer that two Haitian sloops left Haiti, air and sea assets from […]

In keeping with the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Dr. Raymond King’s strategic intent of the professionalization of the entity’s human capital via continuous training and development with a resultant capability-based organization, the HMBS ROLLY GRAY ship’s crew completed a Water Survival Exercise Training on Wednesday, July 28, 2021.   The one-day training, which was conducted at HMBS CORAL HARBOUR, was […]

In the final series of Military Divers in the Royal Bahamas Defence Force, we explore the Use of various Technologies to Enhance Diving Capabilities within the Organization. By Petty Officer Monique Deveaux Being an archipelago chain of islands, The Bahamas should have the technological capabilities to operate in its maritime domain efficiently. This requires taking […]

In keeping with the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Dr. Raymond King’s intent on talent management with focus on recognizing the contributions of organizational members who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in defence of the nation, and keeping their memories alive, the Royal Bahamas Defence Force hosted a book presentation and signing ceremony by Mr Cladwell […]

In keeping with the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Dr. Raymond King’s strategic intent of strengthening stakeholder relations both nationally and internationally as a socially corporate partner, a team of persons from the Crisis and Disaster Management Unit erected two medical tents at the Nursing campus at Princess Margaret hospital on Saturday 31st July 2021. The […]