US and Britain Issue Bahamas Travel Warnings: Both governments warn travelers that the Bahamas is not a safe place.As the Americans have done it in the past the US Department of State recomend that specially students travelling in groups should take note to be extremely aware of their surroundings at all times
The advisory also warns travelers not walk alone in isolated areas or after dark. Be particularly cautious on secluded beaches. And when traveling, use only clearly marked busses or taxis, the advisory cautioned. Students should avoid being alone with a group of strangers.
Bahamas Consult also recommends to be careful on the way to a nightclub or when you come out of discos at night. We have a real crime problem here in Nassau. The US statement cautioned American citizens to stay away from drug peddlers, and advised against accepting packages from people during their stay Visitors found alone or incapacitated have been victims of rape, robbery and assault. Intoxicated young women have been sexually assaulted after reportedly being drugged.
Bahamas Consult managing director Harald Fuhrmann said that United States citizens visiting The Bahamas are subject to its laws and drug violators can and will be arrested, no matter how small the amount. The advisor warned that all persons 16 years or older are tried as adults and stated that legal consultations can be very expensive and foreigners cannot be shure to be represented with highest moral and ethics at courts. Visit also www.gangsterprofiles.net.tc
The warning pointed out that a number of Americans have been killed or very seriously injured in jet ski and scooter accidents. Unlicensed scooter and jet ski rental services have been linked to assaults. Therefore inspect the equipment carefully, ask to see a copy of the operator's business license and do not forget to inquire about their medical and liability insurance coverage.
Bahamas Consult refers also to the killing of a two year old child by a speed boat while a British family from Kent was at the Atlantis beach. The British Government issued yet another warning. The Bahamas is not a safe place and prone to violence. It came shortly after a British citizen was brutally attacked and thrown from a public bus. The internet warning tells Brits about violent crimes and tells them also that they are targets, and should be aware of the poorly regulated water sports business. Visit also www.bahamasinfo.net.tc
