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 […]
Nine marines from the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) recently completed six months of intensive dive operations to join the ranks of RBDF Divemasters under the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) program. Headed by PADI Certified Staff Instructor, Chief Petty Officer Thomas Williams, the course commenced in February 2018 and was completed on 14th […]
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 […]
Members of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) rescued four crewmembers from a sinking vessel in waters off the north coast of the capital late last night. Shortly after receiving a distress call, the RBDF Harbour Patrol Unit’s Safe Response Boat coxswained by Leading Seaman Omara Miah discovered the disabled vessel at 8:40 pm approximately […]
The females of Woman Entry Two of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force recently came together to hold a fund raiser in aid of medical expenses for several of their comrades. Chief Petty Officer Arlene Moss, Petty Officer Marianne Ferguson and Nova Cox were the recipients of cash donations that were raised during a cookout on […]
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 […]
Two boaters are grateful to be home after they were rescued from their disabled vessel by members of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force late Thursday night. Two Bahamian men left Riverwatch Marine in Florida on Wednesday morning enroute to Abaco onboard a 29-ft Cabin Cruiser. After they did not arrive at their destination within the […]
The Royal Bahamas Defence Force received a boost to its fleet of vessels with the addition of a new patrol craft as a presentation from the United States government to The Bahamas government on August 14. Bringing remarks during a brief ceremony at the Defence Force’s Harbour Patrol Unit were the Honorable Marvin Dames, Minister of […]
Commander Defence Force, Commodore Tellis Bethel and the RBDF’S Executive Command team extends Bravo Zulu to Sub Lieutenant Preston Major, who received his Bridgewatch Keeping Certificate. The young Officer, who currently serves on HMBS Rolly Gray as the Navigating Officer, is now officially qualified to be an Officer of the Watch on any Royal Bahamas Defence Force […]
Comrades and well-wishers came out in full support for Defence Force Chief Petty Officer Johnny Webb during a medical fund raising event for his daughter on August 11 at Goodman’s Bay. Using the theme “Fighting Lupus, Finding Hope,” family, friends and well-wishers of Jonique Webb gathered near the beach site on West Bay Street to participate in […]
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