As, you will not be legally able to remove any seafood, coral, etc. Just another Africa far away from Africa, really (and that's not a good thing). I left my book bag on a street pole in Bain town and drove around the island on a scooter and when I returned it was still there with everything inside of it. 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. We met her at the hospital where the doctor said this happens A LOT. I have been to Nassau 10 times by cruise ship with my wife and grandkids. My recommendation is to just stay in the main tourist areas as we didn't encounter anything bad while in that area. Lived there in the early seventies and it was low crime only because they hung them for capital It is all about how racist "whitey" is and how great it was to kick him out of power. 75% of jobs in the Bahamas is dependent on visiting people like ou and others. Total thugs and their loot from us will embolden them to continue. I plan to walk to Junkanoo Beach and I will have it with me along with a few other things. Its frustrates me how people can just write an article and everyone take it at face value. Its no different than at home in Canada where we are the 5th most dangerous city in the country plagued by drug crimes. 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. What blades are legal in the Bahamas? One of my coworkers, Cameron, was taken hostage and held for a day in a random house where he was ultimately stabbed and left for dead. It took all I had to try and function at this point to make it to the main buildings for help! 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. How does this compare to the self defense situation in Canada. 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. When we docked here for half a day, my wife and I walked the usual tourist route and bought some small souvenirs nothing expensive. Go and enjoy just be cautious I will go back again to Nassau! You can't let a small amount of senseless individual soil the image of a whole island. We told the ship's security what happened and they remained professional and also said it was not uncommon as they have incidents like this each time the ship docks in Nassau and it even happens to their fellow crew members. I am just back from the most wonderful holiday at sandals bahamian . I jus got back from freeport a little over a week ago. So I've been around insidious individuals, con men, criminals you name. Being told "you're a pretty girl. But we found the residents were really friendly and helpful with walking directions to certain places. 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. Even in the USA, most black cities and counties are very dangerous and even black men and women with knowledge of real facts tend to get out of such places as soon as possible. Daniel Moore Joined Jul 28, 2003 Messages 2,790 Aug 28, 2004 #3 Very friendly and helping at the end of the day its crime in every country , island , state , city I dont care where you are. Knives with sheaths, knives that take both hands to open and any knife with a fixed blade are legal in Canada. Nassau is scary, unless you just want to stay in casino Atlantis for the kiddies, don't go. 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. wants to promote a family friendly atmosphere) and murders are a very unusual occurrence. Very very bad and rude people. , while diving in the Bahamas. My quick two sense on the visit to Nassau. You'll need to slap on plenty of sunscreen to avoid getting a sunburn. I know I was drugged and the only ones that could have done it was the bar tender!!! We went shopping on Bay street, went to the zoo, took the local bus, and went to a public beach called Junkanoo beach. When I started to walk back, I couldn't! She took all the safety precautions and the worst part is that the COPS don't care, even the female ones. Monday, 16 April 1984. 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. Just trying to figure out how to safely get from the cruise terminal, the beach, and browse the markets without losing anything. Free shipping for many products! The unequal distribution of wealth still exists! Nassau is where 70% of locals live, and the best place to learn the customs and history of the country. Its easy to get distracted wandering around a new place, soaking up the sights and making sure you maximize the hours in a day. 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. I had a really sad and frightening experience and the worst part about it is the cops DON'T care! Keep an eye out for pickpockets on jitneys, Never take unlicensed taxis and avoid taxis with broken meters. 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. 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! Carrying or possessing knives in Canada is illegal if it counts as a prohibited weapon. Not everything you hear is true. Many people carry gravity knives for self-defense purposes, but they are illegal in Canada. Nasseau downtown We never heard from the hotel or Bahamian police again. everyone is trying to make a dollar just like flea markets everywhere but be smart about it. In fact we met a couple locals one who gave us a bottle of wine and the other was a proud Bahamian who gave us his insights on his homeland. I told him no I was fine. Jun 28, 2012 (Edited) Add to quote; Share Only show this user. Locking folding knives, fixed blade knives and knives longer than 3inches/7.62cm are all illegal for carry in a public place without a . Pindling died with fifty times more money than he could ever have honestly earned. Thanks and take care. I screamed and was crying and struggling to get away. Should we cancel his transfer and stay here in PA?? Be careful there-stay in groups. Just finished a cruise that stopped in Nassau. . Ever. We had no experience with the Bahamas and picked Eleuthera after seeing an HGTV show. One of the men in the deep purple car got out walked passed me and then looked out at the ocean. I even went to the most feared Bain town. I had been spending the better part of 2 yrs traveling to places I'd never been, overcoming a divorce, and my own fears. Bimini has very little crime.In a small place like the Bahamas which relies on tourism so much it is very sad that the crime is NOT under control ! We didn't wait to ask. The Email address or Password is incorrect, World Nomads Contributor - Wed, 15 Jul 2020. read about lockdowns and border restrictions. murder stats Try going to downtown areas for more affordable options. 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! Travelers love going drinking and clubbing in The Bahamas, and the addition of alcohol and lowered awareness can reduce your alertness substantially. Am here in Nassau and am leaving in 2 days and I can't wait to I leave The Bahamas gets about 340 sunny days per year and average temperatures of 83F (28C). My now husband n I went to get married there on the beach. Additionally, it is illegal to possess any type of switchblade knife regardless of blade length in the state of Florida. Just be mindful of your surroundings and you would be fine. Guys stop being so gullible. The jitneys always lively and with lots of laughs and lots of music and friendly banter . Australia is one of the strictest countries when it comes to knife regulations. You'll find plenty of accommodation options that are generally known for their tolerance of LGBTQ+ couples. Prohibition of Importation of Poultry. Mar 14, 2015. Security did NOT even tell him what had happened!!! My wife and daughter gave it up pretty quick as the knives were pressed against them and the thugs ran away leaving me alone. 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 was in Paradise Island the first week of August. 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. We never experienced anything scary. Its always about dollars, not safety. There has been, however, more push to curb this so make sure to walk with your ID when going out for a drink. Wherever you go if there isnt a knowledgeable justice system that can immediately help you if you encounter any trouble then dont go there. Im looking through all these comments and I see alot of bad reviews, as well as people passing judgments based on what they've heard. We believed her, they looked bad and they looked hungry. If crime is so rampant there this would've been the place we'd gotten whatever. We decided to not do excursions and explored on our own. 1953-0041. Until they begin hanging the assailants (they use to) again in the streets it wont stop. Anyone know if a tasman salt will be legal for pocket carry in the Bahamas. 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. Haitians are the illegal immigrant underclass in the Bahamas and therefore a source of much of the crime. Otherwise, having been to Nassau with my wife, stayed in a highly economical hotel and wandered the streets everywhere, made our way to the neighboring beaches by public bus (in 2010), and indulged in random foods and interactions in random places within Nassau, I have to say I don't know what you guys are talking about when you get into the paranoid rants above. This dagger originated in the early 19th century as a close-combat weapon predominantly used by civilians. Centrifugal Knife or Butterfly Knife. I am currently planning a cruise and one of the stops is Nassau. We have swam on the public beach, walked the streets, and toured everywhere on the island. 1984-0013. Human trafficking, sex trafficking and using children as drug mules. I can remember crying and telling security what happened and they were cleaning his blood off of my arms n hands. The main beach on Harbour Island was also amazing along with cute shops, town, and houses. We have 5 kids with us and I'm worried that it's not safe. As we got another block away another man on the corner told us to watch out as the drug selling men were waiting for us to go down an alley or side street to rob us and he told us to stay on the main path until we get on Bay street the main tourist area. No sense getting it thru customs if you can't even use it. Neither assailant spoke to either of us. Anyone coming by boat must leave firearms on their vessel when coming ashore and declare their firearms to Customs. BUT what they don't know is that they are literally taking bread and butter outof the mouths of bahamains for one negative comment. Pack insect repellant and apply at dawn and dusk liberally to avoid mosquitoes at their most active time. . The fact is there are many islands in the Bahamas that are quite safe, and there are many islands that haven't had a murder in years. Well of course the locals told me they would watch it and they did. We were all in shock so we went directly back to the ship. Both are more expensive than the Bahamas. I went everywhere. Took a taxicab ride tour of the city with a guy who wound up being very suspicious. A no go place for me and my family ever again. Definitely be careful if you go and stay at Atlantis. (I now know he was just scoping us out from a better view). Catcalling and rude remarks and rude noises are a constant at women. 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. Just letting everyone know since it's bothering me that no one seems to know this obvious fact, I mean look at a map! For the latest travel warnings and alerts around the world, read about lockdowns and border restrictions. They have no respect for human life and will kill for a dollar. Me and 3 of my friends is going to Bahamas in a week or so. Nothing scary about Nassau just don't be stupid and go places tourist don't belong. Stupid and aragence is failure as they are experiencing and have been for over 30 years. BE CAREFUL! I even got drunk in one of the ghettos surrounded by thugs. I felt very safe. In California, it is legal to carry a pocket knife with a blade length of less than 2.5 inches in most areas. Walking to the Starbucks I encountered one beggar and no issues and it seemed safe. Thank you for enlightening me. However, across the bridge on Nassau Paradise Island, this resort-filled town is home to safe hotels, like the Atlantis hotel. We had a great time both times we went. We took a water taxi ($5 pp) to another close-by island, Harbour Island, and rented a golf cart to explore the island. :spyder: Control the HEAD.and you control the SNAKE! To avoid prolonged encounters, I suggest confidently responding not interested to their advances and keep it moving. Within a couple blocks walking distance a woman began driving at us very quickly; she was intent on speaking to us. He was rescued by authorities and ultimately lived. 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". Anybody have any input? Or you can hire me and I will be you personal security on the island free of charge as long as you paying for my trip. Anybody who thinks this place is nice is nuts. 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. Are there any safe neighborhoods?? Well I read all the post. 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. The drivers are a little chaotic too. And I for one have never witnessed or been murdered. Dwell House NEW; . There are however THREE online e-books, one of which I have started reading. Go on and risk your family and life just to show that you aren't 'racist', but the reality is, it's factual. Commentary 1. We had a Airbnb on Paradise island away from the resorts. We just left our Nassau Port stop and are heading to CocoCay right now. I received all the "hey mamas" smiled and kept walking I never was harassed. I visit The Bahamas every chance I get and have never had any negative experiences worth writing about. With hundreds of vendors, and a range of cultural Bahamian crafts to choose from, get ready to bargain for the best deal. The crime rate is noted. Animal Contagious Diseases (Prohibition of Meat Imports) Order. 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. 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. Coronavirus (COVID-19) and travel: The situation around the world is changing dramatically. When i was of everyone around me, even my spouse. She filled out a police report and a FEMALE COP blamed the assault on her cause she was drinking at the time. People would see the beauty in places others call ugly. THERE ARE MORE BEAUTIFUL PLACES TO GO THAN NASSAU. I would be careful on where you go and who you ride with. I was stumbling all over the place! There are other places just as beautiful that respect human life/ safety. The people were always friendly and gave us great advice on where to go and how to get there. B. 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 . I moved my phone to my other hand away from him, and he then tried to take my purse, but it was on my shoulder. There are so many beaches to discover in The Bahamas, offering different activities on each island. I did everything and saw everything. It all depends who you are as a person. 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. Recommend Andros, Abaco or Exuma if you want a real Bahamian experience. Passable Knives. No matter the level of risk associated with the knife, you can't carry any of these weapons without prior authorization from the authority. Mail: contactAtdarkwebsolutionsDOTco, Nassau, Bahamas New Providence was awesome Ive encountered with a couple of honest locals. You won't get it in Nassau. This aint tough math Wow, these reviews and stories I JUST read are horrible, especially the sexual assault stories. Lived there. 3. Nassua is terrible and exactly like most of the negative reviews. An icon used to represent a menu that can be toggled by interacting with this icon. When the Police arrived they took a report, but that was pretty much it. 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. You and your family will have an amazing time just like me and my mother did. Here are my top safety tips for travelers who are going to visit The Bahamas. 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. Dont keep your valuables all in one place. 1,433 See what you can find out about their knife laws. Always remember what happened to that Natalie girl in Aruba, to be aware is to be alive!! We declined and continued walking. Whether you are driving, taking taxis, or the local bus (affectionately called jitneys) you should plan ahead, Jitneys are everywhere, but its a casual service with no real timetable, so you may find yourself waiting odd time-intervals for a bus. As we left and headed back to the boat we were approached by some men trying to sell us Ganja and some pills. we SHOULD point out the statistical and OBJECTIVE facts and we SHOULD let others know the truth! 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. . You wouldn't leave your purse unattended in your own city would you ?? 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. Gravity knife. Yes, there are kind and interesting people everywhere, but some places pose a higher risk of unpleasantness or danger than others. So where would that be?