U.S. Issues Warning for Travelers to the Bahamas Amid Crime and Safety Concerns

Every year, millions of travelers set sail from Florida on cruise vacations, with nearly all itineraries including at least one stop in the Bahamas. While Nassau—the capital of the Bahamas—is often the most recognized city, the nation consists of over 700 …

Bahamas hit by 10 percent tariff by US

US President Donald Trump posted a list of tariffs to social media - including The Bahamas being charged a 10% rate. THE Bahamas has been hit with a 10% tariff as the US has announced tariffs affecting nations around the world.  US President Donald Trump …

Why Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Dominica, Guyana, Saint-Martin, and Turks and Caicos Tourism Officials Are Heading ...

It’s an increasingly important market for the Caribbean: South America, the continent on the southern coastline of the Caribbean Sea, and one that continues to send more travelers to its destinations.  In recent years, countries like Colombia, Brazil and …

U.S. Warns Travelers: Rising Crime Risks in the Bahamas

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. State Department has issued an updated travel advisory for the Bahamas, urging Americans to “exercise increased caution” due to a surge in violent crime, sexual assaults, and unsafe water activities. The warning, published on …

RF Vice President: “The Bahamas Should Steer Clear In U.S. And China Rivalry”

State Dept. updates The Bahamas travel advisory over crime, beach safety, guns

The U.S. Department of State has updated its existing Level 2 travel advisory for The Bahamas, which urges Americans to "exercise increased caution due to crime." The State Department uses a four-level system for travel advisories: Level 1 — …

Charlton wins gold for Bahamas at World Indoors

World record-holder Devynne Charlton of the Bahamas successfully defended her 60-meter hurdles title in the final at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China. Charlton clocked an impressive 7.72 seconds to claim gold, leading a historic …

Bahamas’ domestic economic expansion slows down

NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC – The Central Bank of the Bahamas (CBB) says indications are that the domestic economy’s expansion slowed during the month of February, relative to the same period in 2024, as indicators continued to converge closer to their expected …

Island Grid Solutions Announces the Launch of Bahamas Grid Company (BGC) and Its $130 Million Grid Upgrade Project

NASSAU, The Bahamas, April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Bahamas Grid Company (BGC) announced today that BGC will begin work this week on its $130 million upgrade of the grid system on the island of New Providence in The Bahamas, as …

Halkitis: Strong interest in Bahamas bonds

The government is in wait-and-see mode on international bond market financing, Minister of Economic Affairs Michael Halkitis told Latin Finance this week, explaining that while interest is strong from the market, the government is waiting for more …