Tag: Barbados Defence Force (BDF)
BDF reports staff shortage
The Barbados Defence Force (BDF) is understaffed.
But even in the face of that shortage said Chief of Staff, Commodore Errington “Ricky” Shurland, it is...
Barbados Coast Guard seizes more drugs and vessels in 2021
The Barbados Coast Guard is stepping up “defence and protection” of the country’s maritime space where there has been an increase in the trading...
Shurland to head the BDF
The Barbados Defence Force (BDF) will have a new Chief of Staff from September 1, 2021.
The Defence Board approved the appointment of current Executive...
BDF live fire exercise on September 7
Fishermen and mariners are reminded that the Barbados Coast Guard and the Barbados Regiment of the Barbados Defence Force (BDF) will be conducting a...
Defence Force a key institution, says Grant
The Barbados Defence Force (BDF) has demonstrated its relevance and usefulness to Barbados and there are lessons Barbadians can learn from it.
This view was...
Soldier pleads not guilty before court martial is adjourned
A Barbados Defence Force (BDF) soldier, who is charged with neglect to the prejudice of good order and military discipline, contrary to Section 75...