NASSAU, BAHAMAS Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) marines deployed to the southern Bahamas are providing technical classes to students on the island of Inagua, in keeping with Commodore Dr Raymond Kings strategic objective of strengthening relationships with stakeholders and the community at large.

Led by Sub Lieutenant Renaldo Wilkinson, base first lieutenant for the RBDF Southern Command, the team of marines have been stepping up to the plate to teach classes at Inagua All-Age School.

With students having to return to the classrooms for a face-to-face environment in the southern Bahamas, there arose a need for assistance in specialized subjects.

Leading Mechanic Alonzo Russell, a competent engineer, used the opportunity to teach electrical installation and drywall to students at the senior level. Likewise, Leading Mechanic Abrian Rankine also teaches electronics and maritime studies to the students. Musician in the RBDF Band Marine Seaman Cleon Lewis was called upon to assist in the music department.

The principal of the school, Nishgo Bain-Collie, expressed appreciation of the RBDFs ongoing efforts, as the organization supports the commands vision of partnering with the Matthew Town Community.

The officers are doing an amazing job with the students, said Bain-Collie. We appreciate their assistance because after the electrical teacher passed away last year, they stepped up and are helping to prepare the students for their Electrical Installations BGCSE examinations this year. The students havent had music lessons in over a year, and they are excited with the lessons.

The students also recently had the opportunity to tour HMBS BAHAMAS, a 60-meter patrol craft under the command of Commander William Sturrup, as part of a field trip. They were shown various components of the ship as it relates to the maritime aspect of their course.

Commanding officer of the RBDFs Southern Command, Captain Glenn McPhee, extended his gratitude on behalf of Commander Defence Force Commodore Raymond King to the dedicated men and women who perform community services while at the same time serving and protecting The Bahamas territorial waters from illicit maritime activities.

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