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 […]
The Bahamas recently became the first country worldwide to earn a certification from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) for spiny lobsters. The Royal Bahamas Defence Force was proud to be a part of a collaborative effort that resulted in this award. Spearheaded by the Bahamas Marine Exporters Association, the collaborative effort also consisted of the […]
At a Special sitting of Magistrate Courts on Friday past at the Remand Centre at the Department of Correctional Services, 46 Dominicans changed their Pleas from “Not Guilty” to that of “guilty” on charges related to illegal fishing in Bahamian waters. The Dominican nationals received were previously charged before the courts on July 12 after […]
A group of young cadets from the Royal Bahamas Defence Force Rangers programme are better prepared for the challenges ahead after they successfully completed the 3rd Annual Rangers Leadership Summer Camp. Conducted at St. George’s High School in Grand Bahama, the Summer Program was broken down into six Personal Development Courses, namely: Ranger’s Advance Officers […]
Twenty-four (24) Royal Bahamas Defence Force Rangers are working towards their Open Water Dive Certification at the Rangers Summer Program in Grand Bahama. The 3rd Annual Rangers Leadership Summer Camp, which is currently being at St. George’s High School, is designed to develop character and leadership skills among the Rangers. The Professional Association of Diving […]
Commander Michael Benson and Lieutenant Commander Justin Matejka from the United States Embassy in Nassau, paid a courtesy call on Commander Defence Force, Commodore Tellis Bethel on July 31, 2018 at the Defence Force Base. Commander Benson serves as Director of Operation Turks and Caicos (OPBAT) at the U.S. Embassy in Nassau. He replaces Commander […]
The Royal Bahamas Defence Force said a final farewell to Able Seaman Bravado Thompson, who was remembered during a home going service on July 27 at Our Lady of the Holy Souls Catholic Church, Young and Deveaux Streets. Bringing remarks were Acting Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of National Security, Mr. Eugene Poitier and Commander […]
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