US Embassy asks Americans to think before visiting Bahamas as crime increases

A rise in criminal cases in the Bahamas has led the United States Embassy to issue an advisory for Americans to be aware of while travelling to the island. The travel advisory was issued to watch for a sudden rise in murder rights in just a few days of January 2024.
While releasing the advisory, the US Embassy added that over 18 murders occurred in the Capital city of Nassau in just a few days in 2024. The statement continued to add that murders have occurred at all hours, including in broad daylight on the streets. According to the Embassy officials, "Retaliatory gang violence has been the primary motive in 2024 murders."Furthermore, the government agency also provided the Americans wishing to travel to the Bahamas for any type of work with various steps that they could exercise to help prevent themselves from becoming victims of criminal activity.The travel advisory is likely to impact tourism in the Bahamas, as each year, thousands of Americans travel to the island for a "Caribbean Vacation". This is most likely to affect the footfall of cruise-ship travellers disembarking in the Bahamas
The actions which the US Embassy urged people to take were as follows:
- Exercise extreme caution in the eastern part of New Providence Island (Nassau)
- Keep a low profile
- Use caution while walking or driving at night
- Be aware of the surroundings
- Do not physically resist any type of robbery attempts
- Review the personal security plans
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