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The Bahamas issues statement in wake of travel advisories

Post date: Jan 31 2024

Date: Jan 31 2024

By: Travelweek

NASSAU — The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation has issued a statement in the wake of new advice for travellers from both the Canadian and U.S. governments.

The Canadian government is cautioning Canadian travellers to exercise a high degree of caution when travelling in the Bahamas due to high rates of crime, especially in Freeport and Nassau. The Canadian government’s Bahamas Travel Advice page, found here , was updated on Jan. 29. The advice for U.S. travellers at travel.state.gov can be found here.

Here’s the Jan. 30 statement from the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation, after the U.S. travel advisory was issued …

“The Government of The Bahamas is alert, attentive, and proactive to ensure that The Bahamas remains a safe and welcoming destination.

“In 2023, The Bahamas welcomed over nine million visitors, a significant milestone for our nation.

“We were proud to share our crystal-clear waters, beautiful beaches, vibrant culture, warm people, and family-friendly adventures with so many visitors.

“The rating of The Bahamas has not changed; we remain a level 2 alongside most tourism destinations. The incidents described in the January 2024 US Embassy crime alert do not reflect general safety in The Bahamas, a country of 16 tourism destinations, and many more islands.

“The Government of The Bahamas is implementing a robust and innovative crime reduction and prevention strategy. This comprehensive approach is informed by the latest research and successful international models, focusing on five key pillars: prevention, detection, prosecution, punishment and rehabilitation.

“Our law enforcement agencies are taking rigorous steps to maintain our well-earned reputation, including an enhanced police presence and additional police resources (including facial recognition CCTV surveillance technology) and training. We have a zero-tolerance policy for firearm possession and a dedicated Magistrate to handle firearm offences.

“The safety and security of everyone is of paramount importance to us and we are confident that The Bahamas will remain safe and welcoming for millions of visitors to continue to enjoy the magic and beauty of our beautiful islands.”

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The Bahamas Travel Advisory

Travel advisory january 26, 2024, the bahamas - level 2: exercise increased caution.

Updated with additional water safety information.

Exercise increased caution in The Bahamas due to  crime . 

Country Summary : The majority of crime occurs on New Providence (Nassau) and Grand Bahama (Freeport) islands. In Nassau, practice increased vigilance in the “Over the Hill” area (south of Shirley Street) where gang-on-gang violence has resulted in a high homicide rate primarily affecting the local population. Violent crime, such as burglaries, armed robberies, and sexual assaults, occur in both tourist and non-tourist areas. Be vigilant when staying at short-term vacation rental properties where private security companies do not have a presence.   

 Activities involving commercial recreational watercraft, including water tours, are not consistently regulated. Watercraft may be poorly maintained, and some operators may not have safety certifications.  Always review and heed local weather and marine alerts before engaging in water-based activities. Commercial watercraft operators have discretion to operate their vessels regardless of weather forecasts; injuries and fatalities have occurred. Due to these safety concerns, U.S. government personnel are not permitted to use independently operated jet-ski rentals on New Providence and Paradise Islands.   

Never swim alone, regardless of your age or level of swimming skills.  Keep within your fitness and swimming capabilities. Be mindful of sharks when swimming and engaging in water activities, as there have been recent fatal and non-fatal incidents involving sharks.  Be aware of weather and water conditions and heed local warnings. 

Read the country information page  for additional information on travel to The Bahamas. 

If you decide to travel to The Bahamas:  

• Do not answer your door at your hotel/residence unless you know who it is.  
• Do not physically resist any robbery attempt.  
• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)  to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.  
• Follow the Department of State on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram .  
• Review the Country Security Report  for The Bahamas.  
• Prepare a contingency plan for emergency and medical situations.  Review the Traveler’s Checklist .  
• Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.

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Canada updates travel advice for Bahamas after recent killings, crime wave Back to video

Recently updated travel advice has been issued by Canada for the island nation southeast of Florida following a spike in crime and at least 18 killings in the new year.

“Exercise a high degree of caution in the Bahamas due to high rates of crime, especially in Freeport and Nassau,” the government said in an online update .

The most common crimes include armed robberies, burglaries, purse snatchings, theft, fraud and sexual assaults.

The advice also states cruise ship terminals and popular resort areas are also robbery targets, which increases during the holidays.

“Avoid Nassau’s “over the hill” (south of Shirley Street) and Fish Fry (Arawak Cay) areas, especially at night,” the advisory said.

This follows a recently updated U.S. travel advisory which warned Americans to “exercise increased caution” after a security alert was issued by the American embassy.

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“The U.S. Embassy in Nassau advises U.S. citizens to be aware that 18 murders have occurred in Nassau since the beginning of 2024,” the security alert said . “Murders have occurred at all hours including in broad daylight on the streets. Retaliatory gang violence has been the primary motive in 2024 murders.”

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A 19th reported killing occurred over the weekend.

According to local authorities, four deaths involved gangs, two were drug related, while conflict or retaliatory killings resulted in nine deaths.

No foreigners were among the victims.

“We have a good grip on all of the matters,” Royal Bahamas Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander told The Nassau Guardian .

“We want to prevent these matters from happening.”

Following the U.S. and Canadian travel updates, the Bahamas’ Office of the Prime Minister issued a statement saying the country is “alert, attentive, and proactive” in the face of rising crime.

“The rating of the Bahamas has not changed; we remain a level 2 alongside most tourism destinations. The incidents described in the January 2024 U.S. Embassy crime alert do not reflect general safety in the Bahamas, a country of 16 tourism destinations, and many more islands.

“The Government of The Bahamas is implementing a robust and innovative crime reduction and prevention strategy. This comprehensive approach is informed by the latest research and successful international models, focusing on five key pillars: prevention, detection, prosecution, punishment, and rehabilitation.”

Law enforcement agencies are taking “rigorous steps” to combat the recent uptick in violence, “including an enhanced police presence and additional police resources (including facial recognition CCTV surveillance technology) and training. We have a zero-tolerance policy for firearm possession and a dedicated Magistrate to handle firearm offences.”

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Is It Safe to Travel to the Bahamas? Here’s What You Need to Know.

A string of gang-related murders in the local community prompted the U.S. embassy in the island nation to issue a security alert.

By Shannon Sims

Drawn by clear turquoise waters and miles of white-sand beaches, around seven million travelers visit the Bahamas each year, but a new warning about increased violence on the island nation has raised alarm over the safety of visiting there.

On Jan. 24, the U.S. Embassy in Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas, issued a security alert advising U.S. citizens “to be aware that 18 murders have occurred in Nassau since the beginning of 2024. Murders have occurred at all hours including in broad daylight on the streets.”

The startling alert was unusual for the Bahamas. In addition to security alerts and other notices released by its embassies, the State Department issues travel advisories for countries to provide the suggested vigilance visitors should take. Currently, the Bahamas has a Level 2 (“Exercise increased caution”) warning.

Many tourism-reliant countries, including Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic, currently have Level 2 warnings, and most travelers experience safe and enjoyable vacations. The tourism industry in the Bahamas contributes around 70 percent of the nation’s gross domestic product, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce, and employs half the country’s work force.

Here’s what you need to know about the security alert and traveling to the Bahamas.

What prompted the alert in the Bahamas?

According to the State Department, “retaliatory gang violence has been the primary motive in 2024 murders,” and it is primarily affecting the local population, particularly on New Providence and Grand Bahama islands, where the cities of Nassau and Freeport are. The warnings mention that the violent crime has been occurring in both tourist and nontourist areas.

What does Level 2 mean?

To help advise Americans traveling to particular countries, the State Department employs a scale from 1 to 4 to indicate the local security situation, starting with the safest, Level 1. The levels can vary within a country, with certain areas considered a greater security risk than others.

According to the department’s website , Level 2 means, “Exercise increased caution: Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security.”

Many parts of the world are under Level 2 advisory, for reasons ranging from street crime to concerns over terrorism. The majority of visitors to those countries do not experience any danger — many are not even aware of the heightened risk indicated by the levels.

Level 3, by contrast, advises Americans to “reconsider” or “avoid” travel (countries such as Egypt, Nigeria and Pakistan are now at Level 3). Level 4 means “Do not travel” and emphasizes that “during an emergency, the U.S. government may have very limited ability to provide assistance.” Currently, Russia and Ukraine are among the countries with a Level 4 rating.

What about the rest of the region?

Currently, Turks and Caicos and Cuba are also Level 2 because of concerns over crime. Many areas of Mexico are under elevated warnings ranging from Level 2 (Mexico City) to Level 4 (Colima). On Jan. 23, Jamaica was raised to Level 3 because of crime and uneven medical care, with the State Department warning that “sexual assaults occur frequently, including at all-inclusive resorts.”

Aren’t there sharks in the Bahamas, too?

On Jan. 15, a 10-year-old boy was attacked by a shark while participating in a “shark experience” at a hotel on Paradise Island, according to the Royal Bahamas Police Force. He was reported to be in stable condition. Last month, an American woman died by shark attack while paddle-boarding in the Bahamas, the police said.

However, shark attacks are extremely rare in the Bahamas: The Florida Museum of Natural History’s International Shark Attack File indicates that there have only been 29 unprovoked attacks in the country since the 16th century.

How can I stay safe on my trip?

The U.S. Embassy in Nassau offers some guidance for staying safe , advising travelers to use “extreme caution” in the eastern part of New Providence Island — where Nassau is — especially “when walking or driving at night.” Specifically, the Over the Hill neighborhood , south of Shirley Street, should be avoided.

Travelers are also advised to take typical precautions and use common sense: to remain aware of their surroundings (leaving jewelry and electronics at home), to create a personal security plan, not to answer the door if you don’t know who it is and, if things go wrong, not to physically resist any robbery attempt. The U.S. government suggests staying especially vigilant if you’re staying at a short-term-rental property without a security presence, and women traveling alone may want to take special precautions .

Before traveling, consider obtaining traveler’s insurance, including a medical evacuation policy. Most foreign hospitals and doctors do not accept U.S. health insurance, including Medicare and Medicaid.

Another way to stay informed is to enroll in the State Department’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program . The free program sends travelers updated information on security situations by email or text message, and makes it easier for a U.S. Embassy to contact you should an emergency arise.

Ultimately, travel comes down to a question of one’s personal comfort. If you interpret a Level 2 warning as sufficient reason to cancel your trip, there’s no shame in making a choice that eases your mind.

Follow New York Times Travel on Instagram and sign up for our weekly Travel Dispatch newsletter to get expert tips on traveling smarter and inspiration for your next vacation. Dreaming up a future getaway or just armchair traveling? Check out our 52 Places to Go in 2024 .

An earlier version of this story misstated that gang violence prompted the State Department to raise its travel advisory level for the Bahamas. The advisory was already at Level 2. The U.S. Embassy in the Bahamas issued a security alert for the Bahamas, but the State Department did not raise the travel advisory in response to the violence.

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Local situation: 3.0 / 5.

We advise caution when travelling to Bahamas. We detected travel advisories from 3 sources for this specific country.

Regional Situation: 3.0 / 5

This country shares no land border with any other country. Thus, the region score is identical to the country risk rating.

Current informationen on Covid-19 in Bahamas

There are currently no officially reported cases of infections with SARS-CoV-2 (or Coronavirus) in Bahamas. As reported by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control this morning (~8:30am CET).

There are currently no officially reported deaths related to this disease in Bahamas.

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Advice scoring history for Bahamas

Chart of the risk level over that last 200 days. This is the daily calculated travel risk for Bahamas.

Chart of the number of sources over that last 200 days. This is the daily number of advisory sources (of any rating) that have been active on that day.

Note: Changes happening on the 28th/29th of July 2019 are related to a change in the software and number of sources processed.

Rating Details (single travel warnings)

These are the individual advisories published by other countries about the destination Bahamas from a travellers perspective. The scoring of all messages combined is the foundation for the current rating 3.0 out of 5.0 .

This is the general advisory usually covering the country as a whole.

Advisory issued by: New Zealand

If you are planning international travel at this time, please read our COVID-19 related travel advice here, alongside our destination specific travel advice below.

Source: https://www.safetravel.govt.nz/bahamas

Advisory issued by: Finland

No specific risk level provided -

Source: https://um.fi/resemeddelande/-/c/BS

Advisory issued by: United States

Updated with additional water safety information. Exercise increased caution in The Bahamas due to crime.  Country Summary: The majority of crime occurs on New Providence (Nassau) and Grand Bahama (Freeport) islands. In Nassau, practice increased vigilance in the “Over the Hill” area (south of Shirley Street) where ...

Source: http://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/the-bahamas-travel-advisory.html

Advisory issued by: Canada

The Canadian goverment suggests: Exercise a high degree of caution.

Source: https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/bahamas

Individual rating changes for Bahamas

This is the recent history of individual changes of travel advices that affected the total asessment of Bahamas. Most recent events first.

Changes from November 12th 2022

The total rating for Bahamas changed from 2.8 to 2.7 . Here are the influencing details:

The Finnish government removed their warning for Bahamas with a previous rating of 0.0.

Changes from August 7th 2020

The total rating for Bahamas changed from 3.3 to 4.0 . Here are the influencing details:

The United States government increased their existing warning for Bahamas to 5.0 (of 5.0) from the previous rating of 2.0 (by +3.0).

Changes from March 22nd 2020

The total rating for Bahamas changed from 3.0 to 3.3 . Here are the influencing details:

The Canadian government increased their existing warning for Bahamas to 4.0 (of 5.0) from the previous rating of 3.0 (by +1.0).

Changes from March 17th 2020

The total rating for Bahamas changed from 2.3 to 3.0 . Here are the influencing details:

The Irish government increased their existing warning for Bahamas to 4.0 (of 5.0) from the previous rating of 1.0 (by +3.0).

Changes from January 7th 2020

The total rating for Bahamas changed from 2.0 to 2.3 . Here are the influencing details:

The Canadian government increased their existing warning for Bahamas to 3.0 (of 5.0) from the previous rating of 2.0 (by +1.0).

Changes from September 25th 2019

The total rating for Bahamas changed from 0.0 to 0.0 . Here are the influencing details:

The Finnish government issued a new warning for Bahamas with a rating of 3.0.

The Irish government issued a new warning for Bahamas with a rating of 1.0.

The Canadian government issued a new warning for Bahamas with a rating of 2.0.

The United States government issued a new warning for Bahamas with a rating of 2.0.

Changes from September 5th 2019

The total rating for Bahamas changed from 2.4 to 1.8 . Here are the influencing details:

The Canadian government decreased their existing warning for Bahamas to 2.0 (of 5.0) from the previous rating of 5.0 (by -3.0).

Changes from September 2nd 2019

The total rating for Bahamas changed from 2.2 to 2.4 . Here are the influencing details:

The Canadian government increased their existing warning for Bahamas to 5.0 (of 5.0) from the previous rating of 4.0 (by +1.0).

Changes from August 31st 2019

The total rating for Bahamas changed from 0.0 to 2.2 . Here are the influencing details:

About Bahamas

Bahamas with its capital Nassau is a country in North America (Caribbean), slightly smaller than Connecticut (13,940 km²). The country is located Caribbean, chain of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, southeast of Florida, northeast of Cuba. The climate can be described as tropical marine; moderated by warm waters of Gulf Stream. The landscape is long, flat coral formations with some low rounded hills. With a population of about 0.3 million citizens.

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What is the current travel advisory for bahamas.

Bahamas is currently rated at 3,0 out of a possible 5.0. Collected from 3 official sources. We advise caution when travelling to Bahamas.

Is it safe to travel Bahamas in 2024?

Visiting the country Bahamas is usually fine. The score is at 3,0 Just keep an eye open, obey local rules and you'll most likely be fine.

How many travel advisories do you know for Bahamas?

We currently evaluate 11 official sources each morning. Today, we know of active advisories from 3 individual sources for Bahamas.

What is the current Corona virus situation in Bahamas?

There are currently no officially reported cases of infections with SARS-CoV-2 (or Coronavirus) in Bahamas. As reported by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control this morning (~8:30am CET). There are currently no officially reported deaths related to this disease in Bahamas.

What is the size of Bahamas?

Bahamas has a size of 13,940 km² or 5,382 mi² which is slightly smaller than Connecticut.

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2020-03-10: Integrated data from European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (COVID-19/ SARS-CoV-2/ Coronavirus).

2019-09-01: Added timeline charts for risk level and number of advisories.

2019-07-29: Added two more sources (Finland and Denmark). Affects country ratings.

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The Government of Canada’s official source of travel information and advice, the Travel Advice and Advisories help you to make informed decisions and travel safely while you are outside Canada. Check the page for your destination often, because safety and security conditions may change. See Travel Advice and Advisories – FAQ for more information.

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Take similar precautions to those you would take in Canada.

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There are certain safety and security concerns or the situation could change quickly. Be very cautious at all times, monitor local media and follow the instructions of local authorities.

IMPORTANT: The two levels below are official Government of Canada Travel Advisories and are issued when the safety and security of Canadians travelling or living in the country or region may be at risk.

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Your safety and security could be at risk. You should think about your need to travel to this country, territory or region based on family or business requirements, knowledge of or familiarity with the region, and other factors. If you are already there, think about whether you really need to be there. If you do not need to be there, you should think about leaving.

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