Saturday, July 09, 2016

It's better in the Bahamas

It has come to this. This is the kind of thing issued for Syria. Or Somalia, "Whoa, better be careful, they've got cops over there. And Donald Trump. They'll shoot you or at least punch you. When in doubt give the Heil Hitler salute." This is how the rest of the world views us. It's embarrassing. It's fucking humiliating.





Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Issues Travel Advisory for Bahamians traveling to United States of America


For Immediate Release


8 July 2016


The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration has taken a note of the recent tensions in some American cities over shootings of young black males by police officers.

At the commencement of the Independence holiday weekend, many Bahamians will no doubt use the opportunity to travel, in particular to destinations in the United States.

We wish to advise all Bahamians traveling to the US but especially to the affected cities to exercise appropriate caution generally. In particular young males are asked to exercise extreme caution in affected cities in their interactions with the police. Do not be confrontational and cooperate.

The Bahamas has consular offices in New York, Washington, Miami and Atlanta and honorary consuls in Los Angeles, Denver

Their addresses are on the Ministry’s website – mofa.gov.bs

Pay attention to the public notices and news announcements in the city that you are visiting.
Be safe, enjoy the holiday weekend.