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The US State Department officials have again warned American visitors about crime in The Bahamas due to the steady rise in violent crime over the past two years.<\/p>\nThe US State Department officials have again warned American visitors about crime in The Bahamas due to the steady rise in violent crime over the past two years.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s report did not include criminal threat ratings for New Providence or Grand Bahama; however, the country was said to have a \u201cmoderate\u201d threat of trans-national terrorism due to \u201cporous borders\u201d.<\/p>\n
Officials also underscored concerns for residential security, minimal enforcement of traffic laws, and an \u201cupsurge\u201d in criminal activity that could put innocent bystanders at risk.<\/p>\n
The report read: \u201cMuch of the violent crime on New Providence Island happens in non-tourist areas referred to locally as \u2018Over the Hill,\u2019 These areas are generally south of the downtown Nassau area south of Shirley Street.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese areas are not clearly defined but encompass the lower income areas on New Providence. Visitors should avoid these areas, especially at night.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWhile it is against the law, drinking and driving is common and rarely enforced resulting in numerous traffic accidents and fatalities, including those involving tourists and scooters.\u201d<\/p>\n
The report noted that the murder count exceeded 100 for yet another year, and violent crimes are up by two per cent.<\/p>\n
\u201cMany criminals are brazen and do not hesitate to use deadly force when confronted.\u201d<\/p>\n
Although the report noted that police response times to threats of crime against tourists were \u201cquick\u201d delays resulted from “lack of resources”.<\/p>\n
The report indicated that approximately 80 per cent of tourists visiting the Bahamas are American.<\/p>\n
The report highlighted several incidents of violent crime involving tourists or tourist locations and made the assessment that the dramatic increase in crime has adversely affected Bahamas tourism.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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