A contingent of Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) marines has concluded their deployment in Haiti, returning home after months of participation in the multinational Regional Intelligence and Deployment Exercise (RIDE). The operation represents a significant regional effort to stabilize the nation and combat escalating gang violence.
The specialized marine unit operated in coordination with international partners and the Haitian National Police, undertaking multifaceted roles that included operational coordination, maritime advisory support, administration, and discipline enforcement. Their mission focused primarily on reinforcing security infrastructure in Port-au-Prince and surrounding regions that have been severely impacted by criminal activities.
Upon their return, the marines received an official welcome ceremony attended by high-ranking officials including Minister of National Security Wayne Munroe, Minister of Education and Technical and Vocational Training Glenys Hanna-Martin, and RBDF Commodore Floyd Moxey. The delegation also included US Deputy Chief of Mission Kimberly Furnish and Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Jerusa Ali, alongside diplomatic corps representatives and family members of the deployed personnel.
Senior officials commended the contingent for their professional representation of The Bahamas and their substantial contribution to regional security initiatives. While this deployment cycle has concluded, the mission remains active with additional RBDF personnel currently undergoing advanced training for potential future deployment rotations in support of ongoing stabilization efforts.