Bahamas - Page 2

Immigration April 22

Vacation hot spot used as 'springboard' for illegal immigrants: expert

The Bahamas act as a "springboard" for illegal migrants and human smuggling operations into South Florida due to their proximity to the U.S. and lax visa policies, an expert said.

Bahamas April 14

Family of American found dead on Bahamas beach fears ‘evidence will disappear,’ pleads for help

Maryland man Dinari McAlmont's family is pleading for "international help" after the 23-year-old was found dead on a Bahamas beach on April 6 during a family vacation.

Bahamas April 10

American found dead on Bahamas vacation looked ‘beaten,’ mom says: ‘there is foul play’

While officials in the Bahamas say they do not suspect foul play in the death of 23-year-old American Dinari McAlmont, his heartbroken mother believes her son was "traumatized."

Crime April 9

US Embassy in Bahamas issues sexual assault warning to women renting jet skis in Nassau

The U.S. Embassy in the Bahamas is warning American women to stay away from jet ski rentals after multiple sexual assaults have been reported since last year.

Bahamas April 9

Bahamas officials reveal American man's cause of death after body found on beach

Bahamas police have revealed the cause of death for an American man who briefly disappeared during a vacation with his parents and was found dead the next morning.

Travel April 8

American man on Bahamas family vacation found dead after leaving dinner to get jacket: report

A Maryland man, Dinari McAlmont, who briefly disappeared during a vacation to the Bahamas with his parents, was found dead on a beach the next morning.

Police and Law Enforcement April 5

Travel warning issued for popular tropical destination over crime concerns, sharks

A travel warning was recently issued for The Bahamas, citing concerns about increased crime and shark attacks.

Travel March 6

Travel warning issued for popular spring break tropical destination over crime concerns

The U.S. State Department has issued a Level 2 travel advisory ahead of spring break, warning Americans they may face safety risks while traveling to Turks and Caicos.

Cruises March 4

Royal Caribbean cruise passenger goes overboard on ‘80s-themed voyage, family says

A woman is presumed dead after going overboard on a Royal Caribbean ship during the first day of the '80s-themed cruise near the first port in the Bahamas.

Florida February 18, 2025

SpaceX makes history after launching rocket from Florida and landing booster in Bahamas

For the first time ever, SpaceX launched a rocket into space from Florida and landed the booster the Bahamas, allowing for future polar-orbit spaceflight missions.

Sharks February 15, 2025

American tourists felt 'nudge' before shark attack at popular Bahamas resort

Two American tourists shared their near-death experience after surviving a shark attack while swimming at a luxe Bahamas resort during their winter retreat to warm weather.