The maritime borders of The Bahamas are challenged by illicit activities that often occur at the same time within different geographical locations around The Bahamas. To effectively respond to multiple threats including drug, human and weapons smuggling, as well as poaching and natural disasters, the Royal Bahamas Defence Force has been steadily unfolding a comprehensive […]
Coral Harbour Base, 01 DEC. ‘18 (RBDF): The Supply Department of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force put smiles on the faces of residents in the western end of the capital on Thursday morning by providing hot breakfast for them. Leading the initiative was Senior Lieutenant Elvis Bullard, the Assistant Base Supply Officer, on behalf of […]
Coral Harbour Base, 27 NOV. ‘18 (RBDF): The Royal Bahamas Defence Force continues to raise awareness, as well as sensitize its personnel to illicit activities associated with Trafficking in Persons (TIPS) through training seminars coordinated by the RBDF Training Department at the Coral Harbour Base. The Defence Force is a multi-faceted, multi-purpose agency, and Commander […]
Coral Harbour Base, 24 NOV. ‘18 (RBDF):Royal Bahamas Defence Force rescued two Bahamian men around 1:30 a.m. this morning after their small craft capsized in ocean waters off Delaporte Point. The two men were left holding onto their 12-ft Boston Whaler, which capsized without life jackets when the incident happened in strong winds and six to […]
Two American citizens one (1) male and one (1) female are in Police custody after they were found in possession of suspected drugs and weapons by members of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force Marines on Friday afternoon. While on patrol shortly after 12:00 pm, Patrol craft P-115, coxswained by Leading Seaman William Burns conducted a […]
Family and friends expressed gratitude for assistance provided by members of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force in conducting an extensive search for Ms. Amber Weech, who was reported missing since Wednesday. Immediately, after receiving information of her last known whereabouts, members of the Defence Force’s Coastal Security team assisted family and community members in carrying […]
Officers and Marines from the Royal Bahamas Defence Force Military Police and Force Protection Department continue their ongoing efforts with the maintenance and upkeep of The Bahamas Veterans Cemetery on Infant View Road. On Wednesday past, the men and women made repairs to the roof of the alcove which leads into the graveyard as they […]
The Royal Bahamas Defence Force held a brief farewell ceremony on August 27 at HMBS Coral Harbour for Chief Petty Officer Daniel Miller, who retired after 33 years of service. Chief Petty Officer Miller enlisted as a Marine Recruit on June 24, 1985 along with 50 male recruits. He successfully rose through the enlisted corps […]
The Bahamas recently became the first country worldwide to earn a certification from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) for spiny lobsters. The Royal Bahamas Defence Force was proud to be a part of a collaborative effort that resulted in this award. Spearheaded by the Bahamas Marine Exporters Association, the collaborative effort also consisted of the […]
The Royal Bahamas Defence Force said a final farewell to Able Seaman Bravado Thompson, who was remembered during a home going service on July 27 at Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church, Young and Deveaux Streets. Bringing remarks were Acting Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of National Security, Mr. Eugene Poitier and Commander […]
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