The Bahamas is a “safe” destination for tourists, the country’s government insisted this week after the US embassy sounded a warning about deadly gang violence in the holiday hotspot.
Bahamian Prime Minister Philip Davis said in a statement Tuesday that the government is “alert, concerned, and proactive” in making sure the island nation is “welcoming” to tourists, according to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
Davis’ comments came after the US embassy issued a strict security warning and travel advisory on January 24 after the Bahamas saw 18 gang-related murders in January.
“Bahamas’ assessment has not changed; we remain Tier 2 with most tourist destinations,” Davis reportedly said in a statement.
“The incidents described in the January 2024 US Embassy crime alert do not reflect the general safety of the Bahamas, a country with sixteen (16) tourist destinations, and many more islands.”
The Bahamas has been rated Tier 2 since 2022 and was first assigned the tier in 2018, according to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
The Bahamas government said it was “vigilant” and “cautious” of the country’s crime rating, but insisted the tropical country was still saving visitors. majaiva
The US embassy warned tourists to use “extreme caution” east of the Bahamas capital, Nassau.
It also advised Americans to be vigilant at night and to always “keep a low profile”.
Davis said the state is implementing a “robust and innovative crime prevention strategy” — including additional police resources and a zero-tolerance policy for gun ownership, according to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
The Bahamas has been rated Tier 2 since 2022 and was first assigned the tier in 2018. Davis said the government is implementing a “robust and innovative crime prevention strategy.” elvirkin
The Royal Bahamas Police Force said it collected nine firearms and 1,500 rounds of ammunition last week.
Despite the increase in crime, the Bahamas is more popular than ever with tourists, as the tropical island saw more than eight million visitors last year, according to Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper.
“2023 is a banner year in tourism,” Cooper said at an event in Florida.
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