To use our mobile site, please enable JavaScript. By Mr Smith March 30, 2023. I lived just up from the Casino on West Bay. And PS the Bahamas is an Archipelago home of 700 island and cays Nassau is capital city New Providence is the islands name. I have this debate all of the time with my friends and relatives. Just because something happened to you once doesn't means it going t happen again. I never had any troubles visiting there. You are ok with what happened, losing, imperfection of a craft. New York - 333 murders population about 8.5 MILLION Think about it, thats a very small amount compared to most cities. Any tips from previous cruisers? what's the murder rate in the state you live in? Anybody who thinks this place is nice is nuts. Thanks and take care. Just curious as to why you would need a dive knife. Theres always something to learn, and always room for improvement, never settle. Human trafficking, sex trafficking and using children as drug mules. Just letting everyone know since it's bothering me that no one seems to know this obvious fact, I mean look at a map! So overall my recommendation is to go no further than one block north and use Bay Street as the red line to not cross. It is not worth getting hurt. I stayed at Breezes resort in Nassau. My experience in Nassau was well enjoyed. We never saw anything that made us feel uneasy. Make sure you get travel insurance, in case of injury or accident during your activities on the islands. It is a small island about 7-9 miles, but I had the best time, we were told by locals that the crime rate there is extremely low and I witnessed a woman leave her purse in a golf cart and go back inside building an no one bothered it. This is a gross misrepresentation, and must not continue. Our house is in Goodman's Bay, is this a safe spot? I have traveled Europe and St Maartin alone and never experienced anything like this. Bahamas must be a save state! Saturday, 19 June 1965. We did a little shopping later in the afternoon in the Nassau shops. It is important to research and understand the laws in your area before purchasing or carrying a pocket . Until they begin hanging the assailants (they use to) again in the streets it wont stop. Everything we took off the boat except my phone. Regulated taxis carry a yellow license plate marked with the letters NP. While we did stay on Paradise Island we frequently ventured into Nassau. This aint tough math Wow, these reviews and stories I JUST read are horrible, especially the sexual assault stories. When you stop getting angry after losing, youve lost twice. I keep a boat at Lyford Key to my complete displeasures. I don't especially like such an environment, but it didn't stop us from enjoying local culture, food, little museums and the beaches the locals themselves enjoy.it was a really nice experience in and of itself. They are trying to make a living. sharp knife, here are some gifts the dad in your life won't just buy for himself (probably). I went to Nassau and Half Moon Cay on my family vacation cruise Sept. 17-22. The legal means at your disposal in the UK would be limiting, as none assisted folding blades 3" or less are the only legal knife to carry with out a well defined purpose, Pepper Spray, Hand Guns etc are all banned. We frequented Atlantic from 2004-2009. Commentary 1. The entire time I had a sense we were in imminent danger; not exactly something you want while on vacation. I just returned from a Royal Caribbean cruise there last week and encountered a criminal incident as well. Rio palace has great employees and great food, but the building and amenities ate not worth the price. One of the men in the deep purple car got out walked passed me and then looked out at the ocean. Lastly, certain types of knives such as ballistic knives and throwing stars may also be prohibited by law in the state. A few years ago I made the mistake of traveling to the Bahamas alone. There is no law banning the carrying in public knives with sheaths, knives that take both hands to open and any knife with a fixed blade and certain non-prohibited folding knives, if they are not carrying for a purpose dangerous to public peace or for the purpose of committing a criminal offense. Being we were the only tourists around. Also I would not get off the boat if I went back nothing there worth seeing for that level of harassment. Total thugs and their loot from us will embolden them to continue. My family in Andros still camp on the beach, and only lock their doors at bedtime. The push dagger was also used during World War I and hand-to-hand combat in trench warfare. Knives only become the law's concern in Canada after being used to threaten, injure or kill someone. I plan on Snokeling and Diving and was planning on bringing my own dive knife.. but I did not want to get in trouble for carrying a weapon. I will go where they do care/ do their jobs. Plus the SOB got a beat down!!! I am currently planning a cruise and one of the stops is Nassau. As a black man, I have to say, the above couple of comments from fellow black people are indeed true. We took a water taxi ($5 pp) to another close-by island, Harbour Island, and rented a golf cart to explore the island. In a nutshell, what they mean is that switchblades are not allowed. It's the same in every country/city be smart don't flash your money jewelry fancy clothes around there's always someone that has less and will take yours where ever you go. Any of the above-mentioned weapons or any other dangerous weapons meant to harm anyone is strictly prohibited in places like courthouses or school grounds. Instinct warned me of a scam brewing against me that involved a resort bar tender, front desk worker, taxi driver. The beaches were amazing - French Leave Beach was more than a mile long of white sand and blue green water - we were the only ones in our stretch of the beach. Some Bahamian men can be more direct in their advances and you might find yourself navigating awkward conversations with sexual innuendos. To make matters worse, the ship stayed an extra hour, but ended up leaving without him. It took all I had to try and function at this point to make it to the main buildings for help! I seem to remember a year or so ago someone had one on a dive I was on and was asked to keep it at the shop and not take it on the boat. I went to yank it back and then looked to my husband to see another native black man holding a gun to his fore head. :spyder: . I am going to make some people very angry (my fellow AA family and I do NOT care). Daniel Moore Joined Jul 28, 2003 Messages 2,790 Aug 28, 2004 #3 A few years ago, six of my family members went to Eleuthera, Bahamas, one of the out islands. I wouldn't recommend staying on Paradise Island if you like to swim on the beach. Helpful comments, got the picture, thank you! Always remember what happened to that Natalie girl in Aruba, to be aware is to be alive!! My quick two sense on the visit to Nassau. Going forward I will keep my head on a swivel ever present for the thugs with nothing else to do but prey on people who pump money into the Bahamas economy. Where I'm pretty sure no tourist would ever go by themselves because it's like one of the worst places in Nassau. The locals were extremely nice and we had fun on the beach in Alice Town. We ended up eating lunch at a place called the Pepper Pot Grill. I even got drunk in one of the ghettos surrounded by thugs. I've been to over 30+ countries in my life so far, far east of Asia, Europe, middle east, and so many other regions and I've never EVER experienced a black-run nation that was "good" or "safe". So I must exempt my opinions that follow from that type of crime which I've never myself experienced. What blades are legal in the Bahamas? When the Police arrived they took a report, but that was pretty much it. The locals are very friendly; more so than Mexico. The Caribbean is exceptionally poor and poverty breeds crime. The islands of Abaco and Grand Bahama were particularly badly damaged by Hurricane Dorian in August 2019, which was the most intense tropical cyclone on record to hit The Bahamas. Puerto Rico is a bit more expensive, but the security is a bit more consistent. Went over to Nassau one day and hung out on the beach by da fish fry in Arawak cay. We stayed 99% on Bay street. The Bahamas are now merrily selling their souls to the Chinese but I suggest they look at what happened to Sri Lanka. Here are my top safety tips for travelers who are going to visit The Bahamas. The Bahamas is a male dominated culture so be ready to experience a myriad of overly loud, forward and aggressive men wherever you roam. Those people are humans at the end of the day. If anyone tries to rob you, hand over whatever it is they are asking for. Well of course the locals told me they would watch it and they did. I was naive and friendly and talked to the locals. I doubt it's worth the risk and more importantly, visiting crime ridden tourist traps like Nassu is giving the government of Bahamas a green light on crime, when the light should be amber, moving to red My family (wife & 11 year old son) along with our friends and their 9 year old daughter just celebrated Christmas in the Bahamas. The fact is I do know what you are talking about in a way. My wife and daughter gave it up pretty quick as the knives were pressed against them and the thugs ran away leaving me alone. With a murder rate of 128 sad souls, that equates to 1 murder for every 2,000 people. Spiking drinks with drugs is sometimes done to unsuspecting visitors. All the other tourists that stopped at the same location left, and we decided to leave also. Wherever you go if there isnt a knowledgeable justice system that can immediately help you if you encounter any trouble then dont go there. 12 years ago Save The greater concern will be getting it on a US flight, and then getting it pass customs here in the Bahamas. So to the point, Nassau was not nearly as dangerous in our experience as is being reported here, BUT it was as dangerous as the average port city through which a drug trade functions, so it dangerous! BUT what they don't know is that they are literally taking bread and butter outof the mouths of bahamains for one negative comment. Locking folding knives, fixed blade knives and knives longer than 3inches/7.62cm are all illegal for carry in a public place without a . I was approached by a guy saying let me help you back to your room, I work here and would point at his badge. I've spoken to some locals and had some pretty good conversations. Most black-governed places are sh*tholes, ridden with crimes, robberies, rape and so on. Monday, 16 April 1984. !I was on top of him chocking him, he couldn't breathe and I was jus beating him with all I had with my other hand!!!! I am just back from the most wonderful holiday at sandals bahamian . Unsurprisingly, it's illegal to bring a gun or ammunition into the country, or have one in your possession without permission. The last time that we got off the ship as we made our way past the vendors one of them threatened a spell on us if we didn't give her money. We have swam on the public beach, walked the streets, and toured everywhere on the island. Mail: contactAtdarkwebsolutionsDOTco, Nassau, Bahamas New Providence was awesome Ive encountered with a couple of honest locals. Drug possession and drug use are illegal in The Bahamas. Go to Key West if you want the climate. When i was of everyone around me, even my spouse. I went down and stayed near other guests and didn't wander, I had 2 small drinks (like they would give you water in the plastic cups). Articles about bahamas knife laws. That said, it's still possible that you may be offered drugs outright when you're in The Bahamas, whether it's out on the street or at the bar or club. 2. A no go place for me and my family ever again. They lost 5,000 jobs when 1 resort in Lucaya shut down after hurricanes in 2016. The reality is that if the Gob. I have a home on one of the family islands (previously referred to as out islands but the gov't. I also looked at the webpage of the Bahamas public libraries and there is NO online catalogue. Dont keep your valuables all in one place. I had to choose between the two nationalities when I became 18 because they don't allow dual nationality and since independence in 1973 they don't give nationality even if you are born there because then they would have to give it to Haitians. Keep an eye out for pickpockets on jitneys, Never take unlicensed taxis and avoid taxis with broken meters. I doubt there is a law banning. In my opinion, the people were gracious, kind and honest. The four wheeler would not start. But no one understands. Abandoning once great estates, when no longer suiting profit or investors interest. If you walk out the port DO NOT turn left and go in that direction as it is all closed up shops and people hanging around up to no good. check it here: so much advantages of Bahamas. The only thing I can think of is I an on some very strong pain medications and have been for many years due to many car accidents, but I definitely do not take these when drinking! Does anyone have a link for laws about pocket knives in St. Maarten or St. Thomas? Just another Africa far away from Africa, really (and that's not a good thing). I don't know how he got away, but he called me crazy n a few other choice words! For me the scariest thing I encounter when I go is the driving. You should prioritize booking organized tours that are run by reputable companies, which will help your family stay safe while exploring The Bahamas. This topic has been closed to new posts due to inactivity. Nassau is a crime focus, it is markedly more dangerous that let's say Eleuthera..sooo you move to suit. Avoid walking there at night, especially alone, and visit in groups if you can. Avoid all the crafty con artists in The Bahamas with these tips from Diedre McLeod, who has navigated all the scams herself and now shares her advice. We took Taxes into Nassau on 4 different days. Based on the incidents, Nassau Bahamas does indeed appear to be a place where tourists need to be cautious, alert and ready to defend yourself. If I ever took another cruise there which I wouldn't I would never go anywhere alone. Isle of Man, laws, legislation, Statutes, Ordinances, Regulations, Acts, legal, amendments, current laws, justice, promulgated, primary legislation, statute book, Manx law, orders Bahamas Legislation - by Alphabetical Order Bahamas Legislation On-lineIntegrated Legislative Workflow System Login Customer Service Contact Us Remember Me Of course the island is not as wealthy so you have people just trying to make a dollar which is ( NORMAL ) I didnt see any difference in the culture how I thought only thing I didnt like its just like a state in the US. Can't speak for St. Thomas, but I improvised when I was in the Bahamas. The safest place I went to was St. Johns (very small Island, very friendly people and most importantly it is part of the USA so we know who runs it). I have been to Nassau 10 times by cruise ship with my wife and grandkids. If youre a woman traveling alone, heres what you need to know to stay safe. There is nothing in the Bahamas worth the crime rate. Travelers love going drinking and clubbing in The Bahamas, and the addition of alcohol and lowered awareness can reduce your alertness substantially. I never set my drinks down, they were ALWAYS in my hand next to my stomach! Luckily nothing happened, but outside of the Bay Street there seemed to be people waiting for the opportunity to pounce. I walked off the ship and visited the straw market with the constant cat calls to my wife and young daughter. Tennessee law section 39-17-1309 forbids the possession and carry of weapons, including knives, on school property. We never experienced anything scary. I'm not even saying that all black-run countries are messed up. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. And if you feel like flexing your negotiation skills, then just steps away from the cruise ports in Nassau is the historic Straw Market. Its always about dollars, not safety. Any help on this issue would be appreciated. My intuition was screaming at me and I told my husband we should just start walking back, leave the four wheeler. Bahamas were amazing, the locals are great & just trying to make a living. My family wanted to do the Mayan temple slide one more time but I wanted to go take a shower and get ready for dinner so my Mom allowed me to go ahead to the room. I found the paper with the four wheeler guys number and my husband wanted to wait to see what they said even though I stated again that I was uneasy and we should probably just start walking. According to the above TN law, the "intent to go armed" with a weapon, including a knife, in a school properly is a punishable offense. THERE ARE MORE BEAUTIFUL PLACES TO GO THAN NASSAU. We declined and continued walking. Its frustrates me how people can just write an article and everyone take it at face value. However, some cities and counties may have ordinances that restrict the size or type of knives allowed. Where there were thugs with automatic rifles all around me. Nassau is where 70% of locals live, and the best place to learn the customs and history of the country. It turned out that she wanted to warn us to go back to safety, pointing out a group of five young men coming our way that she said were 'very bad". But that doesnt stop people from coming here by the thousands. Don't take a purse travel in a group. It was crowded though with all the tourists from the ship, so the old adage safety in numbers rang true. We had our beautiful wedding on the beach!!! The people of Nassau are hard working friendly and kind. It's best to always be with a group of people. Thanks - Alan Esav Benyamin MidniteSuperMod Joined Apr 6, 2000 Messages 90,915 Aug 28, 2004 #2 To carry around down there, I would suggest nothing more ferocious than a SAK or an Opinel. Matter of fact I was on hospital road in Bain town. Why don't you come over here with me to see what I have." SO JUST STOP IT! My wife and (my then) 12 year old daughter where constantly being propositioned by the young life guards at Atlantis. WTF???? Go to the out islands such as Eleuthera, Exuma, or Abaco (even though destroyed last year in a hurricane). Dwell House NEW; . [13] She took all the safety precautions and the worst part is that the COPS don't care, even the female ones. We left our bag on the beach while we swam and no one bothered it. She filled out a police report and a FEMALE COP blamed the assault on her cause she was drinking at the time. Not everything you hear is true. It may also be known as a push knife, punch knife, or punch dagger. Without US tourist these counties would collapse FACTS. I know I was drugged and the only ones that could have done it was the bar tender!!! It is all about how racist "whitey" is and how great it was to kick him out of power. Once you go you'll never ever go back, just don't go.Period. In the Bahamas right now. Nassau - 128 murders population about 250,000 BE CAREFUL! There is no place in the world where you're ever completely safe. As far as blaming the increase in the crime rate on the fact that it is a majority black population is at the very least, ignorant but can be considered foolish if one does not factor in the lack of education, lack of employment opportunities and outright housing discrimination that the black majority experienced for many many years. As we got near the Pirates Museum we were approached by some local thugs who stated it was closed. All while the police turn a blind eye to everything thats going on. If the word gets out to the public and news outlets about the crimes these worthless LOST SOULS are committing it will scare tourist away affecting their economy THEN forcing their GOVERNMENTS to crack down on crime. You know what, youre on your ownI get the feeling its a norm and not much will be done. Drove West down West Bay St beside the ocean and stopped at a pull off spot to take pics because we saw other tourists doing the same. The Bahamas is not different at all. We were all in shock so we went directly back to the ship. It's cheap tourism for middle class Americans. We have been to Govenor's Harbour before but this will be our first time in Nassau. The Bahamian dollar closely matches the US dollar, which means you may not get as much bang for your buck as you expected. I'll gladly review the statistics yearly and change my statements if the numbers improve, but for now, vote with your dollar - spend your money elsewhere and stay safe! (The kids do it in NY City with the vendors trying to see who can get a hot dog for $1 when they ask for $4. Our money, my life, her body and perhaps then her life. Gravity knife. Doing the math, Nassau & the rest of the island's murder rate is 12.5 fold over NYC's making NYC a relatively safe city. They are just lucky they didn't experience something like terrible like we did. Definitely be careful if you go and stay at Atlantis. I went on Caribbean cruise that was initially supposed to go into Freeport but, due to the Hurricane, we went to Bimini instead. Let's not forget that 90%+ of all crime in the US is indeed committed by blacks who represent a little under 13% of the entire US population - this is NOT a racist comment, this is a statistic that can be LOOKED UP on the FBI's website. I was in Paradise Island the first week of August. I believe the Scary Stories over the Happy Face PC stories. 3. This and the Baha Mar fiasco is making me think twice about my vacation destination. I walked across the street, and bought a 4" paring knife and a roll of duct tape to turn the cardboard on the blister packaging into a sheath. We reported the armed robbery to the Bahama police and Royal Caribbean. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-29088313', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');flight, and then getting it pass customs here in the Bahamas. more, You seem to have JavaScript disabled. 1,433 See what you can find out about their knife laws. False sense of security they give you is costly, and can be deadly. I guess the answer is to try it and not look like a tourist but the fact sticks in my mind that the Bahamas murder rate is around 40 per 100,000 per annum which is extremely high and I have looked at the crime reporting page of the Nassau police department and it doesn't look good at all. Per 265.10 (5), a person who disposes of a "switchblade knife, gravity knife, ballistic knife, metal knuckles knife, or undetectable knife" to anyone under 16 years is guilty of a misdemeanor. So if you get knock down today or tomorrow you going to sy that you will never step a foot on the road again? We believed her, they looked bad and they looked hungry. In traveler hubs, like on Paradise Island, you will definitely attract higher costs for food at supermarkets or restaurants, If you want to catch a cheaper meal, then eat where locals eat. If they want tourists' money, then they better make sure that our lives are at least safe out there. Take photos with your cell phone or camera of aggressive people. Afterward, we went right back to the boat. . Lived there in the early seventies and it was low crime only because they hung them for capital This article states that 128 people were killed here in 2015. . I'm from Toronto and I wouldn't go to certain areas here. 1953-0041. I worked aboard the SS Oceanic with Premier Cruise Lines (out of Cape Canaveral before Disney bought us out to make way for the the Wonder) in 1999. Snorkeling tours will NOT allow it and there's very little snorkeling from shore in (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? If you are polite, yet firm, you should have nothing to worry about. Laws governing a Knife According to the case reports published by different authors, it is an understanding that knives or arms, in general, have its origin in the process of human evolution, the invention of these arms were made by humans for the purpose of hunting and self-defence. everyone is trying to make a dollar just like flea markets everywhere but be smart about it. Neither assailant spoke to either of us. The greater concern will be getting it on a US (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Agree Nassau has gone down hill in every aspect. As, you will not be legally able to remove any seafood, coral, etc. We had no experience with the Bahamas and picked Eleuthera after seeing an HGTV show. we SHOULD point out the statistical and OBJECTIVE facts and we SHOULD let others know the truth! Many people carry gravity knives for self-defense purposes, but they are illegal in Canada. In California, it is legal to carry a pocket knife with a blade length of less than 2.5 inches in most areas. Pack insect repellant and apply at dawn and dusk liberally to avoid mosquitoes at their most active time. Laws Relating To Carrying Knives In Canada. When a segment of the population is marginalized, discriminated, under-educated, etc., over many many years, eventually there will be a de-sensitized sub-group that arrises that increases societal costs and collaterally makes it undesirable for all of the citizens. They got knife laws that are a product of a public boogie man. Its also where I learned of the existence of pink sandy beaches, and that Bahamians have an unrivaled love for conch meat. To see that local police do nothing is all it takes for me to write this place off. Rabies and Hydrophobia Prevention Regulations. Only then will you get a real taste of how wonderful these islands really are. Yup. The locals told us they were Haitians, illegals, and these brazen muggings happen all the time in the tourist area by them. Make a positive impact on the planet. The law for nicotine is also the same in the Bahamas. THE BAHAMAS IS IN THE ALANTIC OCEAN NOT THE CARRIBEAN! I find the local Bahamians friendly and as far as aggressive sellers on the beach and at the straw market, sure theyre just trying to make a living. But again I never felt our group was in any danger. Pindling died with fifty times more money than he could ever have honestly earned. A gravity knife is considered a weapon because you can easily open it with one hand. Individuals that are bad are everywhere but not all govt officials/ police lack luster to their jobs: don't care. Get one of the Spyderco H1 bladed knives or a small SAK to take and pack it in your shaving kit. The phrase its just a game is such a weak mindset. Indecent or obscene prints, paintings, photographs, books, cards, lithographic or other engravings, or any other indecent or obscene article. The main beach on Harbour Island was also amazing along with cute shops, town, and houses. Don't be hypocritical crime is everywhere be knowledgeable of your surroundings and you will be fine. When I stayed in the Bahamas me and my mother had an amazing time. Coronavirus (COVID-19) and travel: The situation around the world is changing dramatically. If you are street smart then you can maneuver in places like Nassau. Ny has a huge. Both are more expensive than the Bahamas. The other islands (such as Abacos, Andros, Eleuthera, Exumas locally called Family Islands or Out Islands) are generally safer than Nassau or New Providence, with little violent crime occurring. I had been spending the better part of 2 yrs traveling to places I'd never been, overcoming a divorce, and my own fears. I was hacked and I knew it. We decided to take the walking tour we were not going to risk going any place near the danger zones like "Over Hill" etc.. If crime is so rampant there this would've been the place we'd gotten whatever. He wouldn't leave me alone and kept telling me he worked there and kept pointing at his badgesomething to me didn't feel right with him! Just like everyplace you go stay vigilant. As long as u stick to the main drag on bay street you be ok. I'm white British but born on Nassau in the early sixties and left in 1970. If you want to experience what the Bahamas really are, then don't go to Nassau or Grand Bahamas island! The sales people are many but none were overly pushy; you just have to be firm and walk away. @Malik: I always pack a Swiss Army knife in my checked, luggage and carry it while visiting (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Jamaica has a better tourism corridor (although the crime is fairly high outside the hotel areas). Blank screens, moving items and disappearing files. How does this compare to the self defense situation in Canada. Its easy to get distracted wandering around a new place, soaking up the sights and making sure you maximize the hours in a day. As a black man myself , I must agree with the comment of the man who said that an all Black Country is always crime ridden and need the help of other races to make it livable. Protect your family from heat exhaustion by exploring early morning and late evening on hot days. If your idea of a cultural experience is having poor women ask you to braid your hair, listening to second rate steel drum bands desperately try to play reggae like Jamaicans, walk through a tiny straw market where at least one in twenty of my crew mates said they had been pickpocketed, or spend all your time at casino Atlantis because, even on vacation, you can't experience culture correctly then please visit this chain of sad little islands. You wouldn't leave your purse unattended in your own city would you ?? As a citizen of the Bahamas I am very offended by these statements, how safe are you guy's cities?
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