The Ministry of Foreign Affairs new recruits visited HMBS Coral Harbour as part of the Ministry’s Induction Training Programme on Thursday, 22 August 2019. The 13 new recruits were hosted to a presentation by Commander Defence Force, Commodore Tellis Bethel on the history, role, functions and operations of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force in safeguarding […]
By: Marine Seaman Michael E. Turner II An Ebola Sensitization Meeting coordinated by officials at the Public Health Authority (PHA) and the Royal Bahamas Defence Force was recently held at the Coral Harbour Base on August 16, 2019. The purpose of the meeting was to inform members of the RBDF of the threats and challenges […]
A stolen vessel was recovered after being found by members of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force Harbour Patrol Unit (HPU) last weekend. Calls made by Royal Bahamas Police Force (Cable Beach Police Station) indicated that a white 17-foot Boston Whaler named First Knight was stolen from Sandals dock sometime between last Saturday evening and Sunday […]
A cross section of Officers and Marines from The Royal Bahamas Defence Force took time away from their stressful duties to exert some energy and experience bonding through friendly competition in the form of an inter-rate and rank basketball tournament.Organized by the Training Department, teams from the Officer Ranks, Senior Rates, Leading Seamen, Able Seamen […]
The Royal Bahamas Defence Force has once again increased its manpower after 107 recruits successfully graduated from New Entry Training at the Coral Harbour Base. With loved ones there to support, the squad of 98 males and 9 females is the latest group of entrants to join the Defence Force after 17 weeks of rigorous […]
In keeping with Commander Defence Force’s intent, the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF), Office of Staff Legal Affairs in collaboration with the United States Northern Command, Office of Judge Advocate hosted a three day Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE) during the period of 23-25 July 2019. The SMEE was conducted by Lieutenant Colonel Lucius Tillman, […]
The President of the Bahamas Bar Association, Mr. Kahlil Parker paid a courtesy call on Commander Defence Force, Commodore Tellis Bethel, on Thursday, 25th July, 2019 at HMBS Coral Base. The president was hosted to lunch where a number of topics related to the implementation of the RBDF Court Martial justice system were discussed. In […]
Coral Harbour Base, 17 JUL. ‘19 (RBDF): A total of 30 Royal Bahamas Defence Force Rangers recently left the capital to attend an 11-day Summer Skills Camp at Hocking College in Nelsonville, Ohio. Led by Rangers Director Lieutenant Delvonee Duncombe and Rangers Instructors, the Students will be immersed in a variety of vocational courses that […]
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 […]
A Royal Bahamas Defence Force bugler and drummer perform the last post and reveille at the funeral service for Comrade Reuben Hamilton, a member of the British Legion–Bahamas Branch (BLBB) who died on June 16th at the age of 94. Comrade Reuben Hamilton was eulogized on June 28th at Our Lady’s Catholic Church, Deveaux and […]
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