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 […]
The Royal Bahamas Defence Force‘s Northern Command assisted Police Officers stationed at Bimini in the recovery of a stolen vessel on Thursday morning. After receiving information on Wednesday that a 21-ft open hull water craft was removed from the Taino Beach area in Freeport, Defence Force Patrol craft P-129 along with a Police patrol craft immediately began […]
The Royal Bahamas Defence Force successfully launched its Operation Marlin Spike Decisive Phase on July 19 at the Bahamas National Trust Retreat. Operation Marlin Spike is a Defence Force-led initiative designed to heighten public awareness of Defence Force duties and activities in safeguarding the people of The Bahamas, especially in the areas of marine and environmental protection, […]
US Chargé d’Affaires pays Courtesy Call on CDF Ms. Stephanie Bowers, US Chargé d’Affaires at the United States Embassy in Nassau paid a courtesy call on Commander Defence Force, Commodore Tellis Bethel, on Thursday past. A career Foreign Exchange Officer, Ms. Bowers has held numerous postings in public service throughout the Western Hemisphere. Her career has included […]
Royal Bahamas Defence Force military divers found the body of a male in a submerged vehicle in the Sea Breeze Canal on Saturday afternoon. On Tuesday 27th October, the day Marines from the Defence Force’s Commando Squadron found a stolen vessel in the Sea Breeze Canal area, they also came across a car bumper with […]
Royal Bahamas Defence Force Officers...
January 6, 2017
Audio With Image
May 25, 2013
Three Dominican Motherships Captured in...
October 15, 2018
MINISTER DAMES, MINISTER OF NATIONAL...
October 12, 2018
HMBS BAHAMAS Makes Port of...
October 11, 2018
Stay Connected