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10 Things You May Not Know about Bahamas Independence Day

Thanks to Graham Real Estate for sending this link:

https://grahamrealestate.com/blog/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-bahamian-independence

US Embassy Warning on Tourists to Nassau

This from USA Today, June 16, 2026

"The US Embassy in Nassau warned American travelers to avoid jet ski rentals in the Bahamas following sexual assaults and accidents.

There is a "lack of enforcement of safety regulations in the Bahamas."

"Be wary of solicitations from operators, specifically in Nassau near the Cruise Port, Junkanoo Beach, Arawak Cay, and the islands east of Paradise Island.

Also a similar warning about "swimming risks related to jet skis and boating and beach safety. The Agency detailed the sexual assault reports and concerns over potentially unlicensed or uninsured operators, or those who ignore weather warnings and still take people out."

NEW RESCUE SERVICE FOR BAHAMAS

TROPIC AIR RESCUE continues to serve its members. On a recent day we responded to two separate calls for help from members. Both missions we sucessfully completed with delivery of both patients to Florida hospitals. Thank you to our members for your continued support. If you are not a member please join us. Membership supports our mission to

“SAVE YOUR LIFE”

Bahamas Election Day

Results of the election in the Bahamas;

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/13/philip-davis-and-progressive-liberal-party-win-general-election-in-bahamas

BAHAMAS INTER-ISLAND FERRIES

It's easier than it used to be to get from one island to another or to bring guests in to where you are. Consider using an inter-island ferry for convenience. Here are some options:

NEAR BAHAMAS

(Originally posted September 16, 2025)

Adolpha Maritime Group Bahamas has begun a five-year project to renew the marine aids to navigation in Bahamas waters. Notices to Mariners attached describing aids that have already been restored.