The United States issues a travel alert for the Bahamas after the 18 homicides recorded so far this year. “Murders have occurred at all hours, even in broad daylight on the streets,” warns the US embassy in Nassau.
� “Gang violence has been the main reason for the 2024 murders.” The State Department added that short-term vacation rentals have the problem of lacking the type of private security found in hotels. The Bahamas police commissioner and a spokesperson for the country's Ministry of Tourism did not immediately respond to requests for comment.