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64 Haitian Migrants apprehended in Ragged Island
15Jul

64 Haitian Migrants apprehended in Ragged Island

Just over 60 Haitian migrants were apprehended in the southern Bahamas on Thursday morning during a joint exercise by the Royal Bahamas Defence Force and Immigration authorities. Shortly after 8:30 am, a Haitian sloop arrived offshore at Ragged Island. Defence Force and Immigration officials along with community members engaged in a joint exercise to take […]

Haitian Migrants apprehended in the Exumas
03Jul

Haitian Migrants apprehended in the Exumas

Coral Harbour Base, 03 JUL. ‘17 (RBDF): Over 60 undocumented Haitian nationals were apprehended in the central Bahamas early Monday morning by the Royal Bahamas Defence Force. A Haitian sloop was intercepted on the Great Bahama Bank west of the Exuma chain by Her Majesty’s Bahamian Ship Lignum Vitae under the command of Senior Lieutenant […]

The Royal Bahamas Defence Force expresses condolences to the family of former Minister of National Security The Honourable Dr. Bernard J. Nottage
02Jul

The Royal Bahamas Defence Force expresses condolences to the family of former Minister of National Security The Honourable Dr. Bernard J. Nottage

The Royal Bahamas Defence Force expresses condolences to the family of former Minister of National Security The Honourable Dr. Bernard J. Nottage The Royal Bahamas Defence Force mourns the passing of the former Minister of National Security, the Honourable Dr. Bernard J. Nottage who passed away on June 28th due to illness. Dr. Nottage, a […]

Four-Star General pays Courtesy Call on Commander Defence Force
01Jul

Four-Star General pays Courtesy Call on Commander Defence Force

Coral Harbour, 30 JUN ‘17 (RBDF): – Just one day following an official change of command ceremony at Coral Harbour Base, U.S. General Lori J. Robinson paid a courtesy call on the recently appointed Commander Defence Force, Commodore Tellis Bethel at Coral Harbour Base on Friday, June 30 2017. General Robinson is Commander of the […]

The Royal Guard, the servicemen and servicewomen of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force showed up fully regaled and bid farewell to Commodore Bowe (Retired) as their military leader; who thanked them for their commitment and service. They also heard the vision and direction of the Force from Commodore Tellis Bethel, Commander Defence Force, who called them a ‘most highly skilled cadre of men and women’ that he is proud to lead #guardourheritage
29Jun

The Royal Guard, the servicemen and servicewomen of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force showed up fully regaled and bid farewell to Commodore Bowe (Retired) as their military leader; who thanked them for their commitment and service. They also heard the vision and direction of the Force from Commodore Tellis Bethel, Commander Defence Force, who called them a ‘most highly skilled cadre of men and women’ that he is proud to lead #guardourheritage

It was overall a grand day at HMBS Coral Harbour #changeofcommand. Parade Commander for the event was Commander Frederick Brown, assisted by Lieutenant Commander Ricardo Barry.
29Jun

It was overall a grand day at HMBS Coral Harbour #changeofcommand. Parade Commander for the event was Commander Frederick Brown, assisted by Lieutenant Commander Ricardo Barry.

Commodore Tellis Bethel, Commander Defence Force received his Instrument of Authority earlier today, which was presented by Her Excellency Dame Marguerite Pindling. The Prime Minister, Dr. the Honourable Hubert Minnis and Minister of National Security, the Hon. Marvin Dames were also in attendance at the ceremony.
29Jun

Commodore Tellis Bethel, Commander Defence Force received his Instrument of Authority earlier today, which was presented by Her Excellency Dame Marguerite Pindling. The Prime Minister, Dr. the Honourable Hubert Minnis and Minister of National Security, the Hon. Marvin Dames were also in attendance at the ceremony.

Today we said thank you to Commodore Roderick Bowe (Retired), a leader of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force who served with integrity from 2010 to 2015
29Jun

Today we said thank you to Commodore Roderick Bowe (Retired), a leader of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force who served with integrity from 2010 to 2015

DEFENCE FORCE MARINES BECOME CERTIFIED SEARCH & RECOVERY DIVERS
26Jun

DEFENCE FORCE MARINES BECOME CERTIFIED SEARCH & RECOVERY DIVERS

The Royal Bahamas Defence Force congratulates Able Seaman Otis Ferguson and Able Seaman Michael Gibson, who became certified Search & Recovery Divers during Phase 2 of Exercise Tradewinds 2017, which was hosted in Chaguaramas, Trinidad earlier this month. Their dive training consisted of other countries such as Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, Belize, Canada, Dominica, Grenada, […]

RBDF Commodore makes presentation to BTC CEO
21Jun

RBDF Commodore makes presentation to BTC CEO

Coral Harbour Base, 21 JUN. ‘17 (RBDF): On Tuesday 23rd May, Commander Defence Force Commodore Tellis Bethel met with BTC’s CEO Mr. Leon Williams at the company’s JFK drive headquarters to share some of the Defence Force’s history that many people are not aware of. With a unique approach, he discussed briefly the Force’s accomplishments, […]

Royal Bahamas Defence Force | 2017