By telling us your country of residence we are able to provide you with the most relevant travel insurance information. I told myself my intuition was wrong when he then got back into the car without incident. 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. Bahamas Legislation - by Alphabetical Order I would strongly suggest, you leave it at home. Matter of fact I was on hospital road in Bain town. Snorkeling tours will NOT allow it and there's very little snorkeling from shore in (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? we SHOULD point out the statistical and OBJECTIVE facts and we SHOULD let others know the truth! By Mr Smith March 30, 2023. Go to one of the smaller family islands. Spurred by a recent state law aimed at easing California's housing shortage, a Los Angeles family turns to architect . I visited Nov 2019 on a Royal Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral. Well of course the locals told me they would watch it and they did. You are ok with what happened, losing, imperfection of a craft. Health concerns after a lot of wet weather include Chikungunya virus and Dengue Fever, the two main mosquito-borne illnesses. Don't go to Nassau, especially with kids. Pack insect repellant and apply at dawn and dusk liberally to avoid mosquitoes at their most active time. Australia is one of the strictest countries when it comes to knife regulations. Re: What is the law concerning carrying a knife in the Bahamas? So the furthest safe walk would be to Senor Frogs and I wouldn't walk north past Conch and Kalik Bar & Grill on that street. There are other places just as beautiful that respect human life/ safety. My wife and (my then) 12 year old daughter where constantly being propositioned by the young life guards at Atlantis. If, however, you find yourself the victim of a violent crime, report it to the nearest police station. Locking folding knives, fixed blade knives and knives longer than 3inches/7.62cm are all illegal for carry in a public place without a . Went over to Nassau one day and hung out on the beach by da fish fry in Arawak cay. I have read many online comments such as the ones above and even though I have felt a longing for the whole of my life to reacquaint myself with my birthplace and the scenes that have left me with such fantastic early memories living there with my family I wonder how disillusioned I would be if I did go back there. There is no place in the world where you're ever completely safe. I was approached by a guy saying let me help you back to your room, I work here and would point at his badge. Instinct warned me of a scam brewing against me that involved a resort bar tender, front desk worker, taxi driver. Suggesting a partner/husband is nearby can help to stop these discussions in their tracks. In Nassau we did the dolphin excursion and private beach day. I was 18 at the time, now 21. It took all I had to try and function at this point to make it to the main buildings for help! This and the Baha Mar fiasco is making me think twice about my vacation destination. I can't stand salesman in my face well this is even worse. To avoid prolonged encounters, I suggest confidently responding not interested to their advances and keep it moving. The fight in me to keep my purse and the backpack containing all our possession disappeared because the gunman on my husband moved the gun closer and now touching my husband head in an aggressive manner (kinda like daring me to try it). A few years ago, six of my family members went to Eleuthera, Bahamas, one of the out islands. Gravity knives are knives that can be opened with one hand, using the force of gravity or the centrifugal force, and locked in the open position. Where there were thugs with automatic rifles all around me. Bahamas Knife Laws - Photos & Ideas | Houzz As I passed him he grapped my arm very aggressively and started trying to kiss my neck and whisper in my ear all while he was dragging me into a ballroom. No thanks. If you are reading this please (ESPECIALLY WOMEN) never go anywhere by yourself, never carry large amounts of money. Federal Law states that any knife that opens up its blade with a push, button, or spring mechanism is banned in the land of the USA. 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). It may also be known as a push knife, punch knife, or punch dagger. 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). Just because you went "Nassau" doesn't meants you went to the Bahamas you only went to 1 island out of the entire Bahamas. Knife laws in California and New York are almost as bad as Britain if not worse in some areas like NYC but the knife crime in both states eclipse the entirety of England and like you said most of those knives are everyday items like a kitchen knife or machete. Are there any safe neighborhoods?? Prohibited and Restricted Goods Prohibited Goods Meat, provisions, fruits and vegetables, and any articles intended for human food, which are unfit for human consumption. murder stats We did a little shopping later in the afternoon in the Nassau shops. Violent crime, such as sexual assault, robberies and gang violence, tends to happen most in Nassaus Over-the-Hill neighborhoods and are mainly targeted to Bahamians. The four wheeler would not start. We did encounter a pushy tour guide one time out of all our trips but I have run across worse here in the US.especially up north. No matter the level of risk associated with the knife, you can't carry any of these weapons without prior authorization from the authority. It was fine. The entire time I had a sense we were in imminent danger; not exactly something you want while on vacation. We declined and continued walking. I will think twice. The locals are very friendly; more so than Mexico. [13] Lived there. 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. If there is no police presence and that presence is lacking justice you can have the hell hole. This is a gross misrepresentation, and must not continue. As a black man, I have to say, the above couple of comments from fellow black people are indeed true. On departure day I avoided their set up taxi driver and snuck off at a different time. They got knife laws that are a product of a public boogie man. Dont judge an entire people as well as islands based on these 15 or so reviews. While we did stay on Paradise Island we frequently ventured into Nassau. The ferry service in The Bahamas is safe to take. My son and I boated to Bimini, then Grand Island and finally Nassau. Make sure you take at least one nice pair of pants and shirt and something other than sandles. Because something happen to ou in Nassau doesn't meant it a cure on the family islands, some family islands don't even have 10 persons on it and it is very quiet of course Nassau being the capital it will have plenty people and lots of crime. Nasseau downtown In a nutshell, what they mean is that switchblades are not allowed. You'll need to slap on plenty of sunscreen to avoid getting a sunburn. crime rate I've lived in the suburbs all my life you should be careful wherever you go EXAMPLES use caution whin going for walks take different routes go at different times that way you can avoid being followed always lock your door avoid. If you could manage this, the world of wonders are there for you to experience and appreciate. This topic has been closed to new posts due to inactivity. I have a home on one of the family islands (previously referred to as out islands but the gov't. Plus the SOB got a beat down!!! Be careful there-stay in groups. Ps I agree with the comment above Buffalo. I'm not even saying that all black-run countries are messed up. Commentary 1. Of course with this being the first trip to a place as pretty as the Bahamas I will want to take my camera. I walked off the ship and visited the straw market with the constant cat calls to my wife and young daughter. In Canada, importing a switch knife, automatic knife, gravity knife, butterfly knife, or any knife with a blade that can be released with the flick of a button, is prohibited. SO JUST STOP IT! My experience in Nassau was well enjoyed. I was off the cruise ship with my family for about 20 minutes and went right back on. A person under that age who possesses any of said knives - or any "dangerous knife" - shall be adjudged a juvenile delinquent per 265.05. We had a great time both times we went. So I must exempt my opinions that follow from that type of crime which I've never myself experienced. And there is always someone who gets the price down.) Well before Pindling took over in 1967 the Bahamas was a civilised functioning country with LOW crime with a government that didn't take money from Colombian drug barons. I always carry mace/pepper spray and a knife mandatory (being from NY it is what it is and I will NEVER get got or go down lightly). The Bahamas is a picturesque archipelago of more than 700 islands and caysin the Caribbean and is where I spent some of my childhood, developing a quirky local accent that I couldnt shake. I loved the city and the people! If they want tourists' money, then they better make sure that our lives are at least safe out there. After reading A few clearly rascist posts, I would encourage people to visit this place and judge for themselves. I went to Nassau and Half Moon Cay on my family vacation cruise Sept. 17-22. Paranoia is an overreaction and is not useful, it will entrap you in further ignorance. I turned right back around after walking about a block away from that area. Staying on Paradise Island at Rio Palace. So I've been around insidious individuals, con men, criminals you name. 75% of jobs in the Bahamas is dependent on visiting people like ou and others. Only then will you get a real taste of how wonderful these islands really are. Indecent or obscene prints, paintings, photographs, books, cards, lithographic or other engravings, or any other indecent or obscene article. He was rescued by authorities and ultimately lived. Puerto Rico is a bit more expensive, but the security is a bit more consistent. Alternatively, you may use. Additionally, it is illegal to possess any type of switchblade knife regardless of blade length in the state of Florida. New York - 333 murders population about 8.5 MILLION You know what, youre on your ownI get the feeling its a norm and not much will be done. The people there do not realize tourism is their lifeJust stupid. 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! Where I'm pretty sure no tourist would ever go by themselves because it's like one of the worst places in Nassau. Definitely be careful if you go and stay at Atlantis. Walking to the Starbucks I encountered one beggar and no issues and it seemed safe. The man sexually assaulted her and dropped her off in a touristy area where she flagged a police officer to drive her to the hotel. Had some of the most delicious authentic food of the trip. Security did NOT even tell him what had happened!!! It states in the article, and the stories prove: people are safe in groups, or if uninteresting- most valuable possession is a book bag and you are male. The deaths here are more in line with car accidents, primarily at night time when the Bahamians are drinking big-time & driving like crazy-nuts every day of the week, Sundays no exception! 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. Was more disappointed in the sheer amount of uninteresting junk for saleI actually had trouble spending money which is unusual for me. We were in Nassau this week (two females). I was naive and friendly and talked to the locals. All of this was caught on the hotel security cameras. Spiking drinks with drugs is sometimes done to unsuspecting visitors. Canada's knife laws, Runkle said, also prohibit specific knives spelled out in statute, including push-daggers, shuriken (a bladed throwing star), and "constant companion" belt-buckle knives . Maybe that gave me the edge I needed to stay coherent enough from that damn drug they gave me!!! Always remember what happened to that Natalie girl in Aruba, to be aware is to be alive!! The Email address or Password is incorrect, World Nomads Contributor - Wed, 15 Jul 2020. read about lockdowns and border restrictions. So where would that be? It is important to research and understand the laws in your area before purchasing or carrying a pocket . (I now know he was just scoping us out from a better view). There has been, however, more push to curb this so make sure to walk with your ID when going out for a drink. We must accept our wrongdoings and shortcomings to make a change and black people need to man up and accept the truth . That's just stupid! I also looked at the webpage of the Bahamas public libraries and there is NO online catalogue. . Why don't you come over here with me to see what I have." Ever. I just watched ZNS local Bahama news TONIGHT 7-13-18 and they had a double murder (55 murders thus far). Never put money in a back pack. Haitians are the illegal immigrant underclass in the Bahamas and therefore a source of much of the crime. Our plan was to just following the local walking tour map. I visit The Bahamas every chance I get and have never had any negative experiences worth writing about. 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. We do not de-board the ship in Nassau. :spyder: . Nassau - 128 murders population about 250,000 Protect your family from heat exhaustion by exploring early morning and late evening on hot days. She filled out a police report and a FEMALE COP blamed the assault on her cause she was drinking at the time. Rented a four wheeler to get around the island. The good the bad and the moderate. The fact is I do know what you are talking about in a way. 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. I know I was drugged and the only ones that could have done it was the bar tender!!! When the Police arrived they took a report, but that was pretty much it. However, some cities and counties may have ordinances that restrict the size or type of knives allowed. But no one understands. I protected myself and my life by taking a chance on 2 American pilots and asked if I could hang out with them. A no go place for me and my family ever again. But the talk of rude and pushy locals needs to tone down. The sales people are many but none were overly pushy; you just have to be firm and walk away. Plus, once you leave the main tourist area, it begins to deteriorate dramatically. The locals do drop their prices on some items. Go to the out islands such as Eleuthera, Exuma, or Abaco (even though destroyed last year in a hurricane). I screamed and was crying and struggling to get away. UK Knife Law Key Points: The legal length for a non-locking, folding blade is 3inches/7.62cm. So overall my recommendation is to go no further than one block north and use Bay Street as the red line to not cross. I lived just up from the Casino on West Bay. Thank you for enlightening me. I have this debate all of the time with my friends and relatives. The Sandals Royal Bahamian was right across from a Dollar General or something similar. There are however THREE online e-books, one of which I have started reading. For my money I'll skip Nassau. For me the scariest thing I encounter when I go is the driving. What I hear from her and her mother is that its not safe to even leave your home because you risk getting shot. Go left and it's closed up shops and hoodlums. Im currently planning my second trip. People would see the beauty in places others call ugly. Children are prone to accidents. Make sure you get travel insurance, in case of injury or accident during your activities on the islands. Cat calls, suggestive comments to my wife by a guy running a store when I was around the corner, aggressive people at the straw market in your face finally had to tell them to F off. They took everything but my phone and jumped back in their car with a third man in the drivers seat who never left the car. Get one of the Spyderco H1 bladed knives or a small SAK to take and pack it in your shaving kit. Any help on this issue would be appreciated. NYC for example (where I live) had 333 murders in 2016. Please be safe when drinking also, you have to remember these are VERY poor people and they resent and hate seeing others coming to their country spending money when they have none. Figure to bring dive knives and shears as I expect to dive. the crime statistics and cruise-ship-complex with its expected locals pushing their products, the cat calling etc is all too much for a middle aged to older cruiser who really just wants to do what they want to do and the world just has to understand that. However, here a few things to look out for: Something to consider when traveling to The Bahamas is the hurricane season, which runs from June to November, when the islands can get hit by storms. 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. Everything we took off the boat except my phone. Another night went under the bridge between New Providence and Paradise Island for dinner. I wouldn't dream of walking around there at night. :spyder: Control the HEAD.and you control the SNAKE! We had a Airbnb on Paradise island away from the resorts. No sense getting it thru customs if you can't even use it. Daniel Moore Joined Jul 28, 2003 Messages 2,790 Aug 28, 2004 #3 wants to promote a family friendly atmosphere) and murders are a very unusual occurrence. We were all in shock so we went directly back to the ship. I have friends who like a small bottle of alcohol (Ricardo) from the local ABC. Laws and attitudes on knives (pocket and up to 7 inches) Nothing scary about Nassau just don't be stupid and go places tourist don't belong. 1953-0041. Here are my top safety tips for travelers who are going to visit The Bahamas. Dwell House NEW; . My wife and I have been to Nassau several times on cruise ships. The Bahamas have thousands of illegal Haitians roaming their streets (causing the increase in crime). Snatch-and-grab crimes involving travelers bags, jewelry, smartphones or cash are some of the most popular petty crimes that happen to visitors in The Bahamas. 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. Some like the shot glasses that we have the locals etch names in it. As we left and headed back to the boat we were approached by some men trying to sell us Ganja and some pills. Jun 28, 2012 (Edited) Add to quote; Share Only show this user. (1) A record of every gun licence issued under section 17 of the Act shall be entered in a book to be kept for that purpose by every person authorised by or under that section to issue gun licences, which shall be in the Form IX in the First Schedule and shall contain the particulars therein referred to. Its also where I learned of the existence of pink sandy beaches, and that Bahamians have an unrivaled love for conch meat. . I kept low key, kept my distance, after that and called the States and told family my whereabouts. I am just back from the most wonderful holiday at sandals bahamian . I do miss the place though. Yes I witnessed the "Cat Calling" at the women that is mentioned in many of the reviews here, so it is true, especially if you are a young female below 40. Over by Senor Frogs as long as you walk along that seawall you will not be robbed just accosted by people scamming and selling. Everyone was so friendly stopping to talk to my family and I. I'm actually considering moving out there I love Nassau! We rented a house together and had a great time. I wouldn't recommend staying on Paradise Island if you like to swim on the beach. A knife with legal length can still be deemed an offensive weapon if it can perceived as such by someone else. Much different than in the states. Just came back yesterday from paradise island and went to new providence three weeks before that. This trip terrorized me and woke me up. Age-Based Knife Laws | American Knife and Tool Institute

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