Tourism In Fear Over Crime Risk
August 13, 2017
TOURISM Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar said because crime is “such an enormous problem” in New Providence, his ministry is “deathly” afraid every day that a tragic event will happen and the United States will issue another travel advisory. Addressing tourism stakeholders recently at the Hilton, Mr D’Aguilar said visitor safety is a critical concern and the Ministry of Tourism will work with hotels and the Royal Bahamas Police Force to improve “interaction and provide a safer environment.” “Safety is a major concern of the tourism sector and we are deathly scared every day of some tragic event happening and the United States putting out a travel advisory,” Mr D’Aguilar said.
Bahamas Avoids EU Blacklist
December 6, 2017
The Bahamas was spared from being blacklisted as a tax haven in the European Union’s (EU) December 2017 […] The Bahamas was spared from being blacklisted as a tax haven in the European Union’s (EU) December 2017 blacklist after months of waiting and speculation. This country, however, is still not yet clear of the danger of joining the list.