Bahamas

Bahamas: Unions Threaten General Strike

Date: January 5th, 2011 |

Simmering tensions between the prime minister and union leaders raised the possibility of a general strike sometime in the coming weeks. Should the strike occur it could involve all sectors of the economy and disrupt travel throughout the islands. Union leaders are invoking the country’s last general strike of 1958 that shut down New Providence [read more]

Bahamas: Malaria Eradicated on Great Exuma Island

Date: August 15th, 2006 |

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A limited outbreak of malaria on Great Exuma island has ended after three consecutive 15-day breeding periods have passed without additional cases. A total of 19 cases were diagnosed, four occurring in travelers after visiting the island. The last case was confirmed on June 19. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control still recommends preventive doses [read more]

Bahamas

Date: October 5th, 2004 |

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On the mend from Hurricane Frances, Grand Bahama was walloped by Hurricane Jeanne and faces a long road to recovery. Much of the island remains without power or phone service and suffers from a shortage of drinking water. Public services are minimal throughout the island, but resorts on Grand Bahama that were already under repair [read more]

Bahamas

Date: July 16th, 2002 |

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Violent crime has surged in Nassau this year, with armed criminals particularly targeting 24-hour businesses. The Royal Bahamas Police Force is developing community-police partnerships to help combat crime, and is increasing police patrols and roadblocks. Thus far the increased crime has not affected [read more]

Bahamas: Cruise Ship Passengers on Segway Tour Robbed in Nassau

Date: November 25th, 2009 |

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Two tour groups on shore excursions from separate cruise ships were robbed in Nassau by two gunmen armed with shotguns Nov. 20. The groups were on a Segway tour of a forest preserve called Earth Village near the port when the robbers tied up the Bahamian tour guide of the first group, ordered everyone down, [read more]

Bahamas: Malaria Risk on Great Exuma Cay

Date: June 20th, 2006 |

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Malaria does not normally occur in the Bahamas, but at least 16 cases have been reported on Great Exuma Cay, including in one Canadian and one American who visited the island. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control recommends that all travelers to the island take chloroquine to prevent infection and protect themselves against mosquito bites. [read more]

Bahamas

Date: September 14th, 2004 |

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The Bahamas is largely back in business following the damage suffered from Hurricane Frances. Grand Bahama island was the hardest hit, and some hotels are open while others expect to be operating by the end of September or October. Most major resorts in Nassau and Paradise have reopened, and others throughout the chain of 700 [read more]

Bahamas

Date: November 1st, 2001 |

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Hurricane Floyd slammed the Bahamas before it made its way up the U.S. Atlantic coast last week. Telephone and airline service in Nassau was temporarily knocked out but has now been restored. Conditions in Nassau are returning to normal, but several outlying islands were heavily damaged. Check with tourism authorities before trave [read more]

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