RBDF

On March 31st, 1980, an act of Parliament was tabled by Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Lynden Pindling, laying the framework for a Defence Force that will patrol and defend the territorial integrity of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. Thus the Royal Bahamas Defence Force became an official entity. The mandates of the organization include, […]

In keeping with the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Raymond King’s intent of improving the quality of life for retirees and veterans through the Veteran’s Affairs Office and collaboratively with the Royal Bahamas Defence Force Veteran’s Association (RBDFVA), members of the association held a tree planting on 26th March 2021. Led by the president of the […]

In keeping with the Commander Defence Force Commodore Dr. Raymond King’s strategic pillar reference Decentralization, the Commanding Officer for the RBDF’s SOUTHERN COMMAND, Captain Glenn McPhee recently conducted a tour of HMBS GUNN POINT, Ragged Island.  During a two-day tour from Thursday 25 March through Friday 26 March 2021, Captain McPhee inspected the base facility […]

The Training Department of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force continues to promote and aid in a healthier lifestyle which is in line with Commander Defence Force, Commodore Raymond King’s strategic mission of a fit, fighting Force by hosting a friendly basketball competition on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. The ‘Lunch bowl Basketball’ Jamboree, which was held […]

In keeping with the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Raymond King’s strategic intent of enhancing the organization’s search and rescue response to aerial and maritime incidents at sea and fulfillment of its commitments under the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) conventions and obligations as a Rescue Coordination Sub Center, twelve members of the RBDF’s Search […]

Representatives from the Bahamas Department of Marine Resources paid a courtesy call on the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Raymond King on March 12th, 2021 at Defence Headquarters, John F. Kennedy Drive.  The meeting was productive as it reinforces the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Raymond King’s strategic intent of strengthening stakeholder relationships at national, regional and […]

Chief Petty Officer (CPO) John Ingraham, who is a Bishop serving in his local church as Fellowship Pastor, paid a courtesy call and presented a book to the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Raymond King on March 16, 2021, at Defence Headquarters, John F. Kennedy Drive. During the visit, CPO Ingraham, who is an ordained Minister […]

In keeping with the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Raymond King’s strategic intent of enhancing responsiveness to the security environment nationally and regionally, approximately twenty Marines successfully completed the Crisis and Disaster Risk Management course. Conducted at the HMBS CORAL HARBOUR from March 12-17, 2021, this is the third such training session for Defence Force personnel. […]

Over one hundred Officers and Marines from the Royal Bahamas Defence Force were recognized and honoured during the final day of the Presentation of Medals and Awards ceremony at HMBS CORAL HARBOUR on Friday, March 19, 2021. In keeping with Commander Defence Force, Dr. Raymond King’s leadership focus on talent management- recognizing and rewarding organizational […]

Just over two hundred Officers and Marines from the Royal Bahamas Defence Force were recognized and honoured during a grant of Commission and Presentation of Medals and Awards ceremony at HMBS CORAL HARBOUR on Thursday, March 18, 2021.  In keeping with Commander Defence Force, Dr. Raymond King’s leadership focus on talent management- recognizing and rewarding […]