Midshipmen Elcheano Edgecombe and Kenvardo Gibson of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force are the newest addition to the Officer’s Corps after successfully completing Naval Officer Training in England. The rigorous seven-month training course, which is designed to prepare naval/military cadets for the important leadership and management positions they will assume throughout their careers in the Defence Force, was conducted May 19th, 2019 – December 20th, 2019 at Britannia Royal Naval College (BRNC) in Dartmouth, England...

The Bahamas International Securities Exchange (BISX) is pleased to announce that BB Global Fund Ltd. (the “Fund”) has successfully completed the BISX Mutual Fund Listing Process and has been listed on the Exchange.

Captain Joseph McGilley, Commanding Officer United States Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater, Florida paid a courtesy call on Acting Commander Defence Force, Captain Raymond King at the Royal Bahamas Defence Force Headquarters on February 11th, 2020.

Marines attached to the Royal Bahamas Defence Force’s Administration Department were recognized for their commitmment and invaluable services over the past year, on Friday February 7, 2020.

Dr. Gaddis Faulcon, President of St. Augustine's University paid a courtesy call on Acting Commander Defence Force, Captain Raymond King on February 7, 2020 at the Defence Force Base.

The Royal Bahamas Defence Force unveil events in observance of the organization’s 40th anniversary celebrations during a Media Meet & Greet on February 4th at the Coral Harbour Base.

BISX is pleased to announce its BISX All-Share Index and trading statistics for the twelve-month period ending December 31, 2019 with comparison to the same period of 2018.

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Another body believed to be of a Haitian national that was part of a vessel that reportedly capsized a week ago was brought into the capital early Tuesday morning by the Royal Bahamas Defence Force.

The Royal Bahamas Defence Force is continuing its search in the Ragged Island chain after 3 male bodies believed to be Haitian nationals that were part of a vessel that reportedly capsized several days ago were brought into the capital Sunday morning.

Kudos go out to the Officers and Marines of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) for a great showing at The 11th Annual Sunshine Insurance Marathon Bahamas (Race Weekend) race on Sunday January 19th, 2020.

Mrs. Sarah Dickson, High Commissioner to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas recently paid a courtesy call on Acting Commander Defence Force, Captain Raymond King at the Defence Force Base.

Members of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force along with members of the Royal Bahamas Police Force CDU are in the Ragged Island Chain investigating the discovery of three bodies washed ashore; 2 on Double Breasted Cay on Friday and another on a nearby cay.

The leadership of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force is anticipating that 2020 will be a year well suited for improving its enforcement footprint and capitalizing on remaining vigilant as the primary agency tasked with border protection in the Commonwealth of The Bahamas.  The Force's Command Team has been welcoming fresh perspectives and initiatives, particularly technology to respond to the changing climate of maritime business and crimes.  The RBDF is poised to employ a number of new initiatives and strategies geared at increasing  detection levels and deterring would be organized criminals from wreaking havoc within its expansive maritime borders. 

A total of 31 Haitian migrants have been apprehended in the Ragged Island chain by members of the Royal Bahamas Defence early this morning. 

Colonel Jacques O'Keefe, Canadian Defence Attaché West Indies of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force paid a courtesy call on Acting Commander Defence Force, Captain Raymond King at the Royal Bahamas Defence Force Headquarters on January 13, 2020.

The Royal Bahamas Defence Force looks forward with great anticipation to the addition of drones to their workforce.  The contract signing for The Bahamas Unmanned Aerial System (BUAS) occurred on Monday December 16, 2019 and signified a positive step in the fight against illicit activities.

The Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) continues its search for an overdue vessel with 2 individuals onboard that  was reported missing several days ago.

Acting Sub Lieutenant Jamal Taylor of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force recently returned home after successfully completing a six-week Boarding Officer’s Course at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Charleston, South Carolina.  The International Military Education Training (IMET) sponsored course was designed to prepare junior commissioned officers for the arduous duties associated with enforcing United States laws and regulations and treaties at sea.

Hosted by United Stated Coast Guard (USCG) personnel, the course was conducted at the Coast Guard’s Maritime Law Enforcement Academy from 23 October – 5 December 2019.  Some of the topics covered included authority and jurisdiction, international law, weapons law and identification, drug identification, boarding of vessels, port waterways and coastal security missions...

Prime Minister the Right Honorable Hubert Minnis visited the Royal Bahamas Defence Force and Police troops to spend the Christmas Day holiday with them at the RBDF Base in Abaco.

Leading Seaman Pherron Rolle of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force walked away with the Leon L. Smith Award as the overall Marine of the Year at the force’s Annual Christmas Carol and Awards Ceremony held on Friday December 20, 2019 at HMBS Coral Harbour. The 15-year-veteran who is a member of the RBDF Band, received the coveted award in honor of the first Bahamian Commodore who headed the Defence Force from 1983 – 1997.