Cruise ship officials are warning their passengers that crime levels in downtown Nassau are so high that the city is no longer safe.
While visitors have, thankfully, not yet been advised to remain on board ship, Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe admitted that the cruise lines are cautioning passengers and telling them to be aware of previous crimes against tourists.
Meanwhile, Police Commissioner Ellison Greenslade reported that the latest overall crime numbers were down.
Well, except for armed robbery and attempted robbery, which is up 38% and is exactly the type of crime most cruise passengers would be most concerned with.
Speaking with a local newspaper Mr Wilchcombe said cruise officials are telling passengers not to go out in Nassau, or only go to Senor Frogs, which is very close to the cruise docks.
Wilchcombe said it was imperative that the Ministry of Tourism, together with the police, ensure the safety of visitors.
He also stressed the need for authorities to get a handle on crime in the country.
