Posts by Jonathan Rolle

In keeping with the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Raymond King’s strategic intent of developing a professional and high-performance workforce focused on excellence and succession planning, Leading Seaman Melvin Smith was awarded the Leon L. Smith Award as the Royal Bahamas Defence Force’s overall Marine of the Year for 2020. A training instructor, Leading Seaman Smith […]

In keeping with the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Raymond King’s strategic objective of strengthening relationships with stakeholders and the community at large as a socially corporate citizen, the Royal Bahamas Defence Force presented Christmas gifts to the students of the Adelaide and Gambier Primary Schools on December 18, 2020. Traditionally the Royal Bahamas Defence Force […]

In enforcing the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Raymond King’s strategic objective of strengthening relationships with stakeholders and the community at large as a socially corporate citizen, the Royal Bahamas Defence Force’s Veterans Association teamed up with management and staff of Quality Home Center (QHC) on December 15, 2020, to donate a hefty supply of Christmas […]

In enforcing the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Raymond King’s strategic objective of strengthening relationships with stakeholders and the community at large as a socially corporate citizen, the Royal Bahamas Defence Force’s (RBDF) Harbour Patrol Unit (HPU) recently donated grocery items to a local religious organization.  On December 11, 2020, the Officers and Marines presented the […]

With the holiday season approaching, the Welfare Section of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) is ensuring that the morale and well-being of personnel attached to the RBDF’s Northern and Southern Command are of the highest standard. Consistent with the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Raymond King’s command strategic objection of enhancing the morale and welfare […]

In keeping with the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Raymond King’s strategic intent of developing a professional and high-performance workforce focused on excellence and succession planning, Leading Woman Marine Arlene Mackey was recognized as the Marine of the year for the Headquarters Department on December 11, 2020. During a luncheon reception at the Royal Bahamas Defence […]

In keeping with the Royal Bahamas Defence Force’s maritime strategic plan and Commander Defence Force’s vision of enhanced mission effectiveness in regards to border protection against transnational security threats; marines attached to the Exuma Land and Sea Park uncovered forty-eight pounds of suspected marijuana on Hawksbill Cay, Exuma Chain on 13 December 2020. After receiving […]

In keeping with the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Raymond King’s objective of strengthening the organization’s linkage with its past; the first four Bahamian Commodores of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) were hosted by Commodore King and his wife, where gift presentations were made by Fredricka King, Retired Force Chief Petty Officer, for the impact […]

Consistent with the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Raymond King’s command philosophy and priority of enhancing the morale and welfare of serving members and veterans, personnel attached to HMBS Matthew Town took time to participate in a tribute for a former Marine. Led by Sub Lieutenant Renaldo Wilkinson, Base First Lieutenant for the RBDF Southern Command, […]

Consistent with the Royal Bahamas Defence Force’s strategic objective of developing a professional and high performance workforce focused on performance excellence, a retired veteran from the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) presented the organization with Bosun Whistles. During a brief presentation at Defence Force Headquarters on December 3, 2020, Retired Chief Petty Officer Garnet Beneby, […]