A male adult was apprehended by the Operations Team of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force in Abaco Wednesday evening after stolen goods was found in his home.

During a routine search patrol and search by the team of RBDF Marines in Coopers Town, an assortment of suspected stolen goods ranging from house appliances, groceries and vehicle tire and other car parts were discovered in his house...

This week, stakeholders at Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) will meet to finalize plans for managing increased traffic over the upcoming holiday period. Officials estimate some 90,000 passengers will move through LPIA’s three terminals between Wednesday November 27th and Monday December 2nd as the peak travel season kicks off with American Thanksgiving.  Another surge in passenger traffic is expected between mid-December through to New Year’s Day...

The Warrant Officers and Senior Rates (WOSR) of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force recently came together to lend a helping hand to one of its own on November 16th.

It has come to our attention that a post containing malicious, slanderous and despicable lies about Rights Bahamas’ executives has been circulated on social media. We are actively seeking to identify the coward hiding behind the fake profile from which these falsehoods originated, with a view to filing a libel lawsuit against that unfortunate individual immediately...

On today’s date, (85) adult Males and (31) adult Females are expected to appear before Deputy Chief Magistrate Andrew Forbes to face charges of Illegal Entry. Vonetta Darling-Flowers, Senior Immigration Officer will be prosecuting this matter. 

Firefighters from the Police Department were called to the Royal Bahamas Defence Force base late Sunday night to assist in extinguishing a fire onboard a captured craft.

The isolated fire was discovered by RBDF Marines during the conduct of a routine round of the Base. They attempted to extinguish the blaze, however, the fire was too big to contain. The fire was eventually brought under control with no injuries...

The Royal Bahamas Defence Force congratulates Marine Seaman Shaquan Porter on being chosen Marine of the Month of October for the RBDF Deployment Team on the island of Abaco.

The Royal Bahamas Defence Force vessel HMBS CASCARILLA, under the command of Senior Lieutenant Samantha Hart arrived at Coral Harbour Base Thursday November 14, 2019 12:30 pm.

Shortly after 9:00 pm Tuesday an Operations Turks and Caicos (OPBAT) helo, while on routine patrol detected a number of persons on the south eastern end of Inagua.

The Royal Bahamas Defence Force vessel HMBS CASCARILLA assisted by US Coast Guard vessel MARGARET NORVELL apprehended a 76-ft Dominican vessel in the Cochinos Banks for poaching on Wednesday 13 November at 12:24 am.

At 12:24 am November 13, seventeen Dominican fishermen along with a large quantity of fishery products were taken into custody and are presently being escorted to the capital...

On August 31st 2019, Advance Support Teams comprised of Royal Bahamas Defence Force personnel were deployed to the islands of Grand Bahama and Abaco to assist local authorities and communities in preparation for the arrival of Hurricane Dorian. In the words of those who experienced the full wrath of the storm, nothing could have prepared any individual for this particular category 5 hurricane.

Acting Commander Defence Force, Captain Raymond King along with the Officers and Marines of  the Royal Bahamas Defence Force joined the world in commemorating veterans of World Wars I and II on  Remembrance Day.

A total of 58 undocumented Haitian migrants arrived at the Defence Force base shortly after 2:30 pm on Saturday after they were apprehended on Friday November 8th.

The migrants (52 males, 6 females) were caught near Deadman's Cay, Long Island aboard a 40-ft sloop during a joint effort by members of Royal Bahamas Defence and Police Forces and local fishermen

Eight personnel from the Pilot Bus Unification Project are better equipped to render medical assistance to those in need after recently completing the American Heart Association First Aid and CPR Training by members of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force’s Medical Center Instructors.

A total of 60 undocumented Haitian migrants are on the way to the capital after they were apprehended aboard a 40-ft. Haitian sailing sloop off Long Island earlier today during a joint effort by members of Royal Bahamas Defence Force and Police Force and local fishermen.

The Royal Bahamas Defence Force partnered with the British Legion-Bahamas Branch (BLBB) on Friday November 1st for a Pre-Remembrance Day Military Wreath Laying Ceremony at Rawson Square in commemoration of the ending of world war II, which took place in June of 1944.

The Royal Bahamas Defence Force is investigating information concerning the sighting of foreign vessels suspected of poaching in the southern Bahamas during the past several days.

The official launch of the poppy season was held on October 31st at Government House by members of the British Legion-Bahamas Branch (BLBB) and the Royal Bahamas Defence Force.

It has come to the attention of Rights Bahamas that the Immigration Department has been shamelessly abusing the outpouring of goodwill from the international community by squeezing hurricane relief volunteers for $300 a head and forcing them to apply for temporary work permits...

The Royal Bahamas Defence Force announces the appointment of a new Deputy Commander Defence Force.  Only the third person to hold this position, Captain Raymond King’s appointment took effect from 7th October 2019.

Captain King has been a stalwart member of the Force since his enlistment in January 1987.  He served onboard HMBS Exuma and David Tucker initially, before accepting an appointment as Midshipman, making the transition from Marine to Naval Officer in November 1989.  He completed his Naval Officer training at the Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth, England graduating with a First-Class Pass; and subsequently receiving his commission in 1992.

His more than three decades of service has allowed him to garner extensive organizational leadership and managerial skills inclusive of education...