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April 04, 2024
Able Woman Marine: We Are Just As Strong As The Men

SOUTHERN BAHAMAS - Able Woman Marine Martinique Thompson is the heart of the HMBS Bahamas. She is the medic onboard the HMBS Bahamas, a duty she carries out with pride.

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January 24, 2012
Royal Bahamas Defence Force promotes more than 200 Officers and Marines

CORAL HARBOUR BASE, Bahamas -- The Defence Force Commander, Commodore Roderick Bowe recently announced the promotions and advancements of a total of two hundred and forty-eight (248) Officers and Marines. Promotions and advancements were approved by the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Tommy Turnquest, with effect from October 1st 2011.
Heading the list of Senior Officers are Lieutenant Com...

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March 27, 2024
RBDF Marines Search For Boatloads Of Migrants

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - They call them anti-migrant patrols, a response to the growing crisis in Haiti that has spurred an increase in boatloads of Haitians trying to land here.

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March 26, 2024
UN Food and Agriculture Organization donates drones to Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — This afternoon, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) donated four drone kits to the Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources. The drones will assist in enhancing land surveying capabilities and support the marine resources and forestry departments. According to FAO officials, they will also be holding a three-month intensive training [...]

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February 29, 2024
Clean Marine Group Debuts Innovative MARPOL Port Reception Facility in Grand Bahama

In a significant advance toward a sustainable maritime industry, Clean Marine Group (CMG) is delighted to advise that its unique MARPOL Port Reception Facility in Freeport, Grand Bahama in now open and running. CMG is the first operation of its kind in the region and marking a transformative moment in maritime waste management.

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February 29, 2024
Clean Marine Group launches $20 million state-of-the-art marine waste management facility in Grand Bahama

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Clean Marine Group has announced the opening of its $20 million state-of-the-art marine waste management facility in Grand Bahama.  The company has announced that its unique MARPOL Port Reception Facility in Freeport, Grand Bahama, is now open and running. Occupying a four-acre site adjacent to the Grand Bahama Shipyard in Freeport Harbour, [...]

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February 24, 2024
Marine Biologist: I Was Born With A Passion

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Thirty-three-year-old Alannah Vellacott wears many hats - from marine ecologist to science communicator, free diver and even a brand ambassador.

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February 21, 2024
Conclave held for Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources leaders

The Ministry of Agriculture & Marine Resources held a one-day Leadership Conclave for the Ministry's leaders, February 19, 2024 at the British Colonial hotel.

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February 21, 2024
UB Forges Pivotal Partnership with Perry Institute for Marine Science

University of The Bahamas’ (UB) commitment and capacity to conduct leading-edge marine science and environmental conservation research has taken another major leap forward following its recent partnership with one of the oldest leading research organizations in The Bahamas.

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February 12, 2024
UB Forges Pivotal Partnership With Perry Institute for Marine Science

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - University of The Bahamas' (UB) commitment and capacity to conduct leading-edge marine science and environmental conservation research has taken another major leap forward following its recent partnership with one of the oldest leading research organizations in The Bahamas.

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