Posts by Jonathan Rolle

In keeping with the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Raymond King’s strategic intent of professionalizing the organization and deepening the Security Cooperation Relationship with the United States of America, twenty personnel from the Royal Bahamas Defence Force graduated in a brief ceremony after successfully completing a virtual 3-week L3 Harris HF Radio Training course on November […]

In keeping with the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Raymond King’s vision of professionalism of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force, a total of forty-six Marines form the Royal Bahamas Defence Force are better equipped to defend and safeguard the country against illicit activities, after successfully completing training courses on November 20, 2020 at HMBS CORAL HARBOUR. […]

The Commander Defence Force, Commodore Dr. Raymond King participated in a virtual Conference meeting at the residence of the British High Commissioner, Her Excellency Sarah Dickson, on November 19, 2020.  Chaired by United Kingdom Defence Attaché Lt Col Simon Westlake, the UK- Caribbean Chiefs of Defence Staff (CODS) conference provided a forum for high-level engagement […]

The Minister of National Security, the Honorable Marvin Dames along with a team from the Swift Tactical Systems gave updates on the Bahamas Unmanned Aerial System on November 18, 2020 at Defence Headquarters, John. F. Kennedy Drive.  The short and medium range drones allow operators to have a bird’s eye view of targeted areas and […]

The Officers and Marines of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force along with members of the Intelligence Department recently made financial contributions to one of their comrades at Defence Headquarters, John F. Kennedy Drive.  In keeping with the Commander Defence Force’s intent as it pertains to the well-being of RBDF personnel, the financial contribution was presented […]

Executive members of the British Legion-Bahamas Branch (BLBB) paid a courtesy call on the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Raymond King on November 10, 2020 at Defence Headquarters, John. F. Kennedy Drive.  Led by Chairman Adina Munroe and her Executive Officers, the BLBB team used the opportunity to pin a poppy on the uniform of Commodore […]

Fifteen personnel from the Royal Bahamas Defence Force’s patrol craft HMBS DURWARD KNOWLES successfully completed a one-week Sea Training and Craft Assessment Program at HMBS CORAL HARBOUR during the past week.  This development course, which is aimed at strengthening the understanding of Bridge Resource Management, Seamanship, Voyage Planning and Voyage Management, provides for a standardized […]

Members of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force’s Entry 17 paid a courtesy call on Commodore Raymond King, Commander Defence Force at Defence Headquarters on Friday November 3, 2020.  The all-male squad were celebrating their 35th Anniversary and their commitment to country and service after graduating from recruit training as members in 1985. They were the […]

As Tropical Storm Eta churns in the straits of Florida with a chance of possible strengthening, the Royal Bahamas Defence Force remains committed to ensuring a state of readiness.  With the activation of hurricane shelters, RBDF Hurricane Shelter Support Team members were on call to manage and secure Hurricane Shelters in New Providence. In providing […]

Commander Defence Force, Commodore Raymond king, paid last respects during the viewing of the body of former parliamentarian, the Honourable Darrell Rolle on Thursday November 5, 2020 in the halls of the House of Assembly. The late Former Member of Parliament and Former Cabinet Minister, who died on October 12, held numerous portfolios during his […]