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A total of 75 marines were officially welcomed into the Royal Bahamas Defence Force on November 18 2016, after completing 19 weeks of intensive training. The Passing out Parade (POP) ceremony for New Entry 54 Woman Entry 23 took place at the Coral Harbour Base. The parade was inspected by the Honourable Dr. Bernard Nottage, […]

Her Majesty’s Bahamian Ship (HMBS) Lignum Vitae, under the command of Senior Lieutenant Bertram Bowleg, intercepted a 30 foot wooden sloop while on routine patrol in the Southern Bahamas on Tuesday morning. The vessel was apprehended 13 nautical miles west of Ragged Island at approximately 11:30 am, where a total of 98 Haitian migrants inclusive […]

Even as the memory of Hurricane Matthew begins fading in the face of returning normalcy, those in Freeport continue to feel the pinch from its devastation. Hence, the ship’s company of Her Majesty Bahamian Ship Durward Knowles showed much empathy last week when they facilitated a clothing drive initiative for Grand Bahama’s Calvary Temple Assemblies […]

Some 15 members of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force are now better positioned to understand our small country’s natural resources after recently participating in a workshop that was conducted by members of the Bahamas National Trust this week. The workshop, which took place at the Coral Harbour Base, highlighted indigenous plant and wildlife that are […]

The Royal Bahamas Defence Force joined the world and the country in paying tributes to the men and women who served in active duty during World Wars I and II. During a weekend of activities, the Commander Defence Force (Acting), officers and marines participated in wreath-laying ceremonies at the Veterans War Cemetery, Infant View Road, […]

It is with great honor and pride that we in the Royal Bahamas Defence Force extend our sincerest thanks and appreciation for the sacrifices made by our courageous Bahamian War veterans who championed the cause of freedom by volunteering to serve their nation during World War I and II. Today, we have been blessed to […]

United States Coast Guard Rear Admiral Scott A. Buschman, paid a courtesy call on Commander Defence Force (Acting) Captain Tellis Bethel on Tuesday past. The highly decorated officer serves as the Commander of the Coast Guard’s Seventh District based in Miami, Florida. The purpose of the visit was to present a letter of commendation from […]

The Royal Bahamas Defence Force is committed to its mandate of guarding the heritage of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas. Some members have willingly taken to exercising patriotic behaviour within their communities, kindling sparks that they hope will ignite flames towards positive development, peace and progress within our little country. This week’s focus is on […]

Her Majesty’s Bahamian Ship (HMBS) Madeira, under the command of Acting Senior Lieutenant William Sturrup, apprehended two Dominican fishing vessels while on routine patrol in the southern Bahamas yesterday afternoon. Both vessels attempted to flee the area and warning shots had to be fired across the bow of the Dominican vessels by HMBS Madeira after […]

Her Majesty’s Bahamian Ship (HMBS) Madeira, under the command of Acting Senior Lieutenant William Sturrup, apprehended two Dominican fishing vessels while on routine patrol in the southern Bahamas shortly before 4:00 p.m. Wednesday evening. HMBS Madeira intercepted and boarded the fishing vessels 70 miles south east of Cay Lobos on the Great Bahama Bank on […]