The Bahamas government reassured tourists this week that the island nation is a “safe” place to visit, despite a warning from the US embassy about rising gang violence in the paradise destination I let it happen.
by south florida sun sentinelBahamas Prime Minister Philip Davis said in a statement on Tuesday that the government is working “vigilant, vigilant and proactive” to ensure the Bahamas remains “welcoming” to travelers.
His statement came after the U.S. Embassy issued a severe alert and travel advisory on January 24 following 18 mostly gang-related murders in the Bahamas in January.
“My opinion of the Bahamas has not changed. My opinion of the Bahamas has not changed,” Davis reportedly said in a statement. We remain in Level 2, as do most tourist destinations. ”
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He added: “The incidents listed in the January 2024 U.S. Embassy Crime Alert do not reflect the general safety of the Bahamas Islands, which consists of 16 tourist destinations and many other islands.” Ta.
US Embassy issues travel warning
The South Florida Sun-Sentinel reported that the Bahamas will be in Level 2 starting in 2022, having first achieved Level 2 in 2018.
The US embassy advised travelers to “exercise extreme caution” east of Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas.
He also advised Americans to be especially careful at night and to “keep a low profile” at all times.
According to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Davis said the government is working on a “robust and innovative crime prevention strategy” that includes increased police presence and a zero-tolerance policy for firearm possession.
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The Royal Bahamas Police Force announced last week that it had seized nine firearms and 1,500 rounds of ammunition.
Despite the spike in crime, the Bahamas attracted more than 8 million tourists last year and is more popular than ever, Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper said at an event in Florida. Ta.
“2023 was a great year for the tourism industry,” Cooper said.
