Raymond King
Commodore Raymond King is a senior official in the Royal Bahamas Defence Force, overseeing security and traffic management for significant events such as SpaceX's rocket landings. His role involves enforcing safety perimeters and coordinating responses to any potential mishaps, ensuring that operations are conducted safely and in accordance with national regulations.
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RBDF Commodore Raymond King noted a general decline in migrant apprehensions in 2024 compared to previous years.
Migrant apprehensions drop sharply in 2025 as RBDF records 78 percent decline
Bahamas· 2026-01-14Commodore Raymond King confirmed that charges had been filed in the case involving Marvaughn Miller.
Marooned marine charged by RBDFBahamas· 2025-09-26
He replaces Dr Raymond King.
Welcome to our new commodoreBahamas· 2025-05-09
Outgoing Commodore Raymond King warned that bureaucratic delays are compromising the RBDF’s operational readiness.
Security Minister announces plans to revamp procurement protocols for RBDFBahamas· 2025-05-08
Commodore Raymond King expressed no ill will toward the government for not renewing his contract as head of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force.
Outgoing RBDF head has ‘no ill will’ for govt not renewing his contractBahamas· 2025-05-06Commodore Raymond King stated that the procurement process for vessel repairs is too bureaucratic and needs to be streamlined.
Commodore: Procurement process too bureaucraticBahamas· 2025-05-06
Commodore Raymond King is being replaced as the leader of the RBDF.
Moxey named to succeed King as Defence Force’s next CommodoreBahamas· 2025-05-01
Commodore King began acting in the role in October 2019 under the Minnis administration and was confirmed the following year.
Pintard demands explanation over why RBDF Commodore King’s contract is not being renewedBahamas· 2025-04-28
Commodore Raymond King is ending his five-year tenure at the helm of the military agency.
Commodore’s contract will not be renewedBahamas· 2025-04-25
RBDF Commodore Raymond King said the Defence Force will strengthen its operations in the Northern Bahamas.
five feared dead after suspected smuggling vessel capsizesBahamas· 2025-04-15Commodore Raymond King confirmed that charges had been filed and said the matter is ongoing.
RBDF officers face discipline for marine beaten and leftBahamas· 2025-04-11Commodore Raymond King wants senior defence officers to disclose their finances to combat corruption.
‘Make RBDF leaders disclose finances’Bahamas· 2025-02-28
Royal Bahamas Defence Force Commodore Raymond King confirmed that a five to 10-nautical-mile safety perimeter will be enforced around the landing site.
ALL SYSTEMS GO: DPM says safeguards in place as Bahamas set for as many as 20 SpaceX rocket landings in 2025Bahamas· 2025-02-13
