RBDF

In keeping with the organization’s strategic intent consistent with the government’s Maritime Security Strategy of strengthening relationships with other local law enforcement agencies as it pertains to the well-being of others, members of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force recently presented a token of appreciation to Constable Virtchell Tucker of the Royal Bahamas Police Force.    Constable Tucker, attached to the […]

In keeping with his strategic objective for Decentralization, Commodore Dr. Raymond King conducted a five-day tour of the SOUTHERN COMMAND from Wednesday 18 August through Sunday 22 August 2021. Accompanying him on the trip were the Health and Safety Management Officer, Commander Granville Adderley, and the Command Warrant, Force Chief Petty Officer Ramone Storr, among […]

As a part of the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Dr. Raymond King’s strategic plans for community relations as a socially corporate partner, members of the Engineering Department paused from their work schedule to donate much-needed items to Unity House, on Thursday, August 19, 2021.   Led by Lieutenant Adrian Stubbs, RBDF Officer responsible for the Hull Workshop, […]

In keeping with the Commander Defence Force’s strategic objective for Decentralization, Captain Shonedel Pinder conducted a four-day tour of the SOUTHERN COMMAND from Friday 6 August through Monday 9 August 2021.   Accompanying him on the trip were the Captain SOUTHERN COMMAND Captain Glenn McPhee and the Master-At-Arms SOUTHERN COMMAND Force Chief Petty Officer Kevin Fountain.  During the busy trip, the Deputy Commander Defence […]

In keeping with the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Dr. Raymond King’s strategic focus on strengthening partnerships and relationships with our regional partners against transnational threats, Commander David Sheppard Director for Operation Bahamas, Turks and Caicos (OPBAT) accepted an invitation for a courtesy call and subsequently visited the Captain SOUTHERN COMMAND Captain Glenn McPhee at HMBS […]

In keeping with the organization’s Maritime Security Plan which focuses on decentralization and enhancing responsiveness to the security environment nationally and regionally, members of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force Public and the Royal Bahamas Police Force recently completed a Joint Combined Exercise Training (JCET) on 28th July 2021. Participants of the six-week training exercise consisted […]

In keeping with the organization’s strategic objective of strengthening its relationship and partnership with critical stakeholders, the National Fisheries Association (NFA) commended Commander Defence Force, Commodore Dr. Raymond King, and the Officers and Marines for the outstanding job they are performing. During a recent conversation with Commodore King, Mr. Keith Carroll, Intern President of the […]

A trained teacher by day and a seaman by night, Reserve Marine Seaman Chuck Smith is living out his dreams. After enlisting into the Royal Bahamas Defence Force in 2012 in the first group of reservists, he states, “Most people do not have an opportunity to live out their dreams”, he chuckles. “I’m one of those more […]

By Petty Officer Monique Deveaux  Reservist Stephanie Darville is a croupier at the world-famous Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island, Nassau, Bahamas. As a dealer, this marine brings a feeling of warmth and relaxation to her work environment. In the game of life, she knows how to empathize with her customers when things don’t always go […]

By Petty Officer Monique Deveaux  Patson Neely is navigating his course as a reservist through the COVID-19 Pandemic at the Northern Command Office of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force in Grand Bahama.  As a trained commercial pilot, he understands how to navigate at high and low altitudes, and he also knows the importance of trusting […]