Coral Harbour Base, 18 JUL. ‘19 (RBDF): Following the festive and patriotic celebrations of The Bahamas’ 46th Independence Anniversary Celebration, the Officers of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force hosted a Post-Independence Cocktail reception at Coral Harbour Base on July 12.

In attendance were the Minister of National Security, the Honorable Marvin Dames, Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Mr. Eugene Poitier, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Lisa Adderley, senior government officials, officials from the United States Embassy, and partnering law enforcement agencies, as well as Defence Force Warrant Officers and other distinguished guests.

This event was the climax of The Bahamas’ 46th Independence Celebrations for the Defence Force. Musical Entertainment for the night was provided by the Royal Bahamas Defence Force Dance Band.

Commander Michael Sweeting Officers Mess President speaking at RBDF Officers post-Independence Cocktail Reception on July 12, 2019.
Officers and their guest at the RBDF Officers post-Independence Cocktail Reception on July 12, 2019.
From Left: Principal Officer Captain Clyde Sawyer, The Commander Defence Force, Commodore Tellis A. Bethel and Minister of National Security, Honorable Marvin Dames at the RBDF Officers post-Independence Cocktail Reception on July 12, 2019.
RBDF Officers at the post-Independence Cocktail Reception on July 12, 2019 From Left: Sub Lieutenant Shawn Evans, Lieutenant Livingston Brown and Sub Lieutenant Myran Sands.
RBDF Officers and invited Guest enjoying themselves at the RBDF Officers post-Independence Cocktail Reception on July 12, 2019.
Sub Lieutenant Danielle Morley and her guest at the RBDF Officers post-Independence Cocktail Reception on July 12, 2019.
RBDF Officers at the post-Independence Cocktail Reception on July 12, 2019 From Left: Sub Lieutenant Shawn Evans, Lieutenant Thora Gardiner and Lieutenant Lennox Coleby.
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Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bowe-Darville & Lieutenant Dominique Rigby at the RBDF Officers post-Independence Cocktail Reception on July 12, 2019.
RBDF Officers at the post-Independence Cocktail Reception on July 12, 2019. From Left: Sub Lieutenant Miska Clarke, Sub Lieutenant Donella Mackey, Sub Lieutenant Thomas Thompson, Midshipman Tevin Williams and Sub Lieutenant Myran Sands.

Photos By: Marine Seaman Paul Rolle & Wellington Ramsey.

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