by Government of Barbados | May 13, 2024 | Ministry News
(Barbados Defence Force) As part of Exercise TRADEWINDS 24 (EXTW24), the Military Vessel Training Track and the Maritime Special Operation Forces Track will conduct a live firing exercise at sea on Wednesday, May 15. The exercise will take place in the Barbados Coast...
by Public Relations | Jun 15, 2022 | Ministry News
(BDF) The Barbados Coast Guard (BCG) and Barbados Defence Force (BDF) will conduct a gunnery exercise, tomorrow, Thursday, June 16, in the area west of the Cement Plant jetty. This will take place between coordinates 13° 16′ North 059° 43.25′ West and 13°...
by Julie Carrington | May 6, 2022 | Ministry News
(FP) The Barbados Coast Guard vessels will be renamed in keeping with the island’s republican status. The name change was approved by the Barbados Defence Board, and effective immediately, all vessels bearing Her Majesty’s Barbados Ship (HMBS), will now be called...
by Julie Carrington | Mar 10, 2022 | Ministry News
(Barbados Cadet Corps) The Barbados Cadet Corps has resumed face-to-face training on Saturdays only, under strict COVID-19 protocols, at four locations. Sessions for infantry cadets will be held at Harrison College, Crumpton Street, St. Michael, and Frederick Smith...
by Public Relations | Dec 3, 2021 | Ministry News
(BDF) Residents of St. Lucy are advised that the Barbados Defence Force (BDF) will conduct a Gunnery Exercise on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, west of the Arawak Cement Plant, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The aim of the training exercise is to ensure the operational...