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 […]
The Royal Bahamas Defence Force received reports concerning a 23-foot Contender pleasure craft that was stolen from the Nassau Harbour area early Monday morning. Acting on intelligence received, the Harbour Patrol Unit’s Delta Watch proceeded along with a team from Commando Squadron to investigate the matter aboard a Defence Force fast patrol craft. The search […]
Photo shows (left/right): Acting Commander Defence Force, Captain Tellis Bethel, Assistant Training Officer, Sr. Lieutenant Origin Delevaux,The Hon. Shane Gibson Minister of Labour and National Insurance Acting Commander Defence Force, Captain Tellis Bethel, congratulates Senior Lieutenant Origin Deleveaux on behalf of the Officers, Warrant Officers, Non-commissioned Officers, and Marines of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force […]
Weeks have gone by since Hurricane Joaquin left the southern Bahama Islands in a state of disrepair. However, relief efforts continue on. Defence Force Marines which were deployed to the islands of Acklins, Long Island, San Salvador, Crooked Island and Rum Cay are currently assisting locals with the repair of buildings throughout the various communities […]
Early Friday morning they were airborne in route to Crooked Island. The Minister of National Security, the Hon. Dr. Bernard Nottage, Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources, the Hon. Alfred Gray, Permanent Secretary Carl Smith of the Ministry of National Security, Captain Tellis Bethel, Acting Commander Defence Force, along with others flew to Crooked Island […]
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