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Subject: MedAire Medical & Travel Information for Nassau Melissa Smallwood;
The attached Medical / Travel information was dowloaded from =he MedAire website & may be of interest prior to
visiting =assau
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MedAire Travel =amp; Security Information for Nassau
Bahamas
Security =dvice
STANDARD TRAVEL SECURITY ADVICE
Maintain a low profile. Dress as inconspicuously as possible =nd avoid ostentatious displays of wealth.
Avoid displaying money, =earing jewellery or carrying valuables such as laptop computers or =ameras. When walking in
the street, keep your bags and briefcases away =rom passing traffic.
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• Always carry some form of =ommunication equipment, such as a cellular phone programmed with
=umbers that would be useful in an emergency (police, embassy, =nternational SOS Assistance Centre, etc►.
• Understand =he basic geography of your destination, and ensure you familiarise =ourselves with key
routes: avoid high-crime or low-income areas if =ossible. If you find yourself disorientated, be discreet when =onsulting
a map — or ask for directions from someone in a =ublic, client-facing role, such a shop assistant or police =fficer.
• Avoid disputes, demonstrations, political =allies and commotions on the street. Do not stay to watch or
photograph =hem.
• Carry cash in more than one pocket, and keep a =mall amount in a top pocket to hand over to a criminal
who confronts =ou. A dummy wallet — with a small amount of local currency, an =xpired credit card and some useless
receipts — can be useful to =atisfy a mugger.
• Where possible, obtain small =enominations of currency and keep the bulk of cash and cards in a money
=elt, which should only be accessed in private places.
• Ignore verbal 'bait' from passers-by — do not =et into an argument — and avoid eye contact with
strangers. If =ou suspect that you are being followed, enter any busy public place and =all for help.
* Maintain a high level of information =ecurity. Do not give out personal information. Do not discuss your
=tans with strangers. Do not carry unnecessary amounts of information, =ither in hard copy or on laptops, removable
drives etc.
Memorise important local phrases (yes, no, how much, stop =ere etc).
• Be alert to your surroundings: if =ossible, understand the pattern of life, and be alert for — and =eady to
respond to changes.
• Limit your alcohol =ntake: it is likely to reduce your level of awareness and =udgment.
• Do not accept food or drinks from =trangers. Always keep your food and drink in sight in entertainment
=enues.
ADDITIONAL ADVICE FOR WOMEN TRAVELLERS
• Call for advice from our security specialists if you have any =oncerns about the risks you might face in a
given destination.
• Observe and respect local clothing customs. Dress modestly to =void drawing attention.
• In some countries, a lone =emale traveller is a source of curiosity: you may be stared at if =ravelling
alone. As a precaution, avoid eye contact with strangers, =specially on the street and on public transport. If travelling
alone, =estrict evening entertainment to business-class hotels or membership =tubs.
• A wedding ring — even a fake one —=can reduce levels of unwanted male attention.
• Decline =olitely but firmly any invitations which make you feel uncomfortable, =ven if faced by amicable
pressure to accept.
• Ignore =uggestive comments.
• Some hotels offer women-only =loors; ask about them when you book your room. Ensure your hotel
only =Vows guest access to accommodation floors. You might want to consider =sing a door wedge and/or portable
alarm for extra security.
• Check the available transport options at your destination, =nd if there are any additional precautions
advised for women — =uch as not using a taxi alone, or where to sit on a =us.
ADDITIONAL ADVICE FOR LGBT TRAVELLERS
Homosexuality is illegal in many countries. Additionally, =ocial attitudes in many countries can result in
harassment of lesbian, =ay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) groups; harassment is also =requently reported in countries
where same-sex relationships are =egal.
The following steps can be taken to minimise the =ikelihood of encountering social, legal or physical
consequences =rising from your sexual orientation:
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• Keep a low profile: LGBT travellers generally face harassment =r legal censure only if they draw attention
to their sexuality. In =igher risk locations, LGBT travellers should avoid drawing attention to =hemselves through public
displays of affection or expressing opinions =n LGBT issues in public. If LGBT employees receive unusual attention or =re
victims of abuse, they should leave the area and go back to their =otel or office.
• Follow the law: Travellers should =lways comply with local laws, including in countries where LGBT
=ctivity is illegal.
Be vigilant: LGBT travellers =hould exercise higher levels of vigilance in areas with a higher =ikelihood of
physical assault. They should remain alert to their =urroundings and check for signs of being followed.
Americas
Homosexuality is =egal in most countries of the region, though violent verbal or physical =ttacks on LGBT
individuals occur in some Central and South American =ations, and it is best to avoid public displays of affection as a
=ecurity precaution.
Homosexuality is illegal in some =aribbean nations, including Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago; verbal and
=hysical attacks on LGBT individuals occur regularly.
Africa
Homosexuality is illegal in the =ollowing countries: Mauritania, Nigeria, Somalia and Sudan; punishment =an
include the death penalty. Harassment of LGBT individuals is =ommon.
Homosexuality is also illegal, and imprisonment =nd some harassment of LGBT individuals may be experienced,
in the =ollowing countries: Algeria, Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon, =omoros, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, the
Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, =iberia, Libya, Malawi, Morocco, Namibia, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra =eone, South
Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia =nd Zimbabwe.
Asia
Homosexuality is illegal in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, =runei, India, Kiribati, Malaysia, the Maldives,
Myanmar, Nauru, =akistan, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Sri =anka, Tonga, and parts of
Indonesia.
In Afghanistan, =omosexuality is punishable by death. In Brunei, Pakistan, Malaysia, and =he Maldives an LGBT
individual could face Sharia law punishments such =s whipping, imprisonment, or death by stoning; more commonly,
=unishment involves fines and jail.
In Bangladesh, =hutan, India, Kiribati, Myanmar, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, =ingapore, Solomon Islands,
Sri Lanka and Tonga homosexuality is =unishable by fines and extended imprisonment.
Laws =gainst homosexuality are only sporadically enforced in Bangladesh, =hutan, India, Kiribati, Myanmar,
Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, =ingapore, Sri Lanka, and Tonga. However LGBT individuals are vulnerable =o police
harassment.
Homosexuality is legal in most =arts of Indonesia. Laws against homosexuality in Aceh and South Sumatra
=rovinces apply to Muslims, but not non-Muslims.
Europe
Homosexuality is legal in most countries of the area. =omosexuality is legal in Russia but there are laws against
its =xpression, including fines for people giving information about =omosexuality to minors. In the Balkans, there were
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several instances of =ttacks during events organised by the LGBT community (e.g. annual gay =ride marches). Violent
verbal or physical attacks on LGBT individuals =ccur in the region and it is best to avoid public displays of affection =s a
security precaution.
Central =sia
Male homosexuality is illegal in Turkmenistan =nd Uzbekistan, where the sentence can be up to two and three
years =mprisonment respectively.
Middle =ast
Homosexuality is illegal in most countries. =omosexuality is punishable by death in Iran, Saudi Arabia and Sudan,
=nd could be punished by prison sentences, deportation or other =ignificant punitive measures in many other countries.
Same-sex "relationships are legal in Israel and Jordan, though harassment can =ccur in both countries.
Risk =atings
MEDIUM MEDICAL RISK for =ahamas
LOW=TRAVEL RISK for Bahamas
Risk Summary
Crime rates in the Bahamas have increased significantly in =ecent years, particularly in Nassau. Security
risks on the outlying =slands of the Bahamian archipelago, known as the Family or Out Islands, =re significantly lower
than for Nassau (New Providence) and Freeport =Grand Bahama). Violent crime and murder have traditionally occurred
in =he lower-income areas of Nassau and Freeport; the southern =eighbourhoods of Nassau are particularly dangerous.
However, criminal =ctivity has spread into upmarket residential and tourist areas. Despite =he increase in violent crime,
the problem largely affects local =esidents. The principal risks for business travellers remain petty =heft and street
crime. The islands face a significant risk from =urricanes and tropical storms between June and November.
This information is intended as a summary of the travel =ecurity environment; however, the risks can
change at short notice =uring a crisis or evolving situation. Please check our travel security =lerts to ensure you are
informed of the most recent =evelopments.
STANDING TRAVEL ADVICE
Alerts
Ongoing Zika transmission
Spike in gang violence highlights need to exercise =recautions against crime risks
View All =lerts
Vaccinations For =ahamas
Hepatitis A
Read more
Hepatitis B
Read more
Typhoid fever
Read more
Yellow fever
Read =ore Recommended for all travellers =nd expatriates.
Recommended for most =ravellers and expatriates,
Recommended for adventurous =nd long-term
Vaccination is required for =ravellers ≥ 1 year
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Routine =accinations
• All routine vaccinations should =e current: these include Measles-Mumps-Rubella, Polio, Tetanus-
Di phtheria-Pertussis, and Varicella.
• Influenza occurs in =he northern and southern hemisphere winters and year-round in the =ropics.
Consider an annual vaccination.
Other Medical =recautions
• Before you go - See your doctor and dentist and ensure =ou are in the best health before you leave.
Other =reparations:
• Malaria
• Health Threats
Summary
TRAVEL RISK SUMMARY
Crime rates in the =ahamas have increased significantly in recent years, particularly in =assau. Security risks on
the outlying islands of the Bahamian =rchipelago, known as the Family or Out Islands, are significantly lower =han for
Nassau (New Providence) and Freeport (Grand Bahama). Violent =rime and murder have traditionally occurred in the
lower-income areas =f Nassau and Freeport; the southern neighbourhoods of Nassau are =articularly dangerous.
However, criminal activity has spread into =pmarket residential and tourist areas. Despite the increase in violent =rime,
the problem largely affects local residents. The principal risks =or business travellers remain petty theft and street crime.
The islands =ace a significant risk from hurricanes and tropical storms between June =nd November.
This information is intended as a summary =f the travel security environment; however, the risks can change at
=hort notice during a crisis or evolving situation. Please check our =ravel security alerts to ensure you are informed of
the most recent =evelopments.
STANDING TRAVEL ADVICE
• Travel =o the Bahamas can continue with basic security precautions.
• Avoid isolated areas of the islands after dark.
• Take basic security precautions against petty and street =rime.
Personal =isk
CRIME
Petty =nd opportunistic crimes are the main risks facing foreign visitors, =hough there has also been an increase
since 2015 of armed crime. Crime =ates, both petty and violent, are high on the island of New Providence, =ncluding in
the capital Nassau and surrounding areas. Credit and debit =ard fraud is a serious concern; travellers should check their
bank =tatements frequently and use ATMs at secure locations.
On New Providence there have been reports of thieves placing =terns on roads to block vehicles and
subsequently rob the passengers. =here have also been cases of criminals deliberately hitting a victim's =ar from behind
to cause an accident; when the cars stop, the criminals =pproach the occupants and rob them.
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Although the =ajority of violent crime affects local nationals and occurs in areas =hat foreigners are unlikely to
frequent, there have been armed =obberies of and assaults on foreigners on New Providence, including in =he Cable
Beach area. Armed robberies have also been reported at gas =tations, fast-food restaurants, convenience stores and
banks.
Criminals in the Bahamas have been known to carry knives and =uns. Generally, thieves will not use these
weapons unless they are =rovoked. There have been cases in where a resisting victim was =ssaulted. Visitors should
avoid confronting assailants and comply with =heir instructions to mitigate the risk of assault during a robbery =ttempt.
Foreigners' residences in the Bahamas are =eriodically burgled, even within gated communities. Residential
=reak-ins and thefts also take place on the islands of Abaco and Bimini. =here have been reports of assaults during
robberies, as well as in the =icinity of hotels.
Drug-related crimes, including =muggling by organised criminal gangs, are a major concern on many =slands,
though they do not pose a direct threat to travellers. =overnment officials attribute the rapid increase in drug-related
crime =o the struggle between local gangs for control of strategic territories =hroughout the New Providence region:
however, most drug-related =iolence is restricted to lower income areas which business travellers =re unlikely to need
to visit.
Since 2015, there has =een a rise in sexual assaults in Nassau. Many of these assaults have =aken places within
tourist areas, personnel residences, hotel rooms, =asinos, outside hotels, and on cruise ships. Some victims were
drugged =efore being assaulted. Women should maintain increased vigilance, =specially after nightfall and in isolated
areas and deserted stretched =f beach, to mitigate the risk of sexual assault.
TERRORISM
There is a low risk of terrorist =ttack.
SOCIAL UNREST
Protests are =are and generally peaceful. Industrial strikes seldom disrupt public =ervices.
BUSINESSWOMEN
Women are =nlikely to face any challenges while conducting business. North =merican business practices heavily
influence the business environment; =omen are well represented in many professions.
EMERGENCY =UMBERS
Emergency Numbers
Fire 911/919
Police 911/919
Ambulance =ervices are not recommended. Contact International SOS for help with your =edical situation.
Clinics & =ospitals
Medical =roviders
No matter where you =re, contact International SOS first if you are sick, injured or =eed medical advice.
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Our medical staff will advise you, help you =elect the correct doctor, hospital or clinic, and make any necessary
=ppointments on your behalf. If our terms allow, we will also make =inancial arrangements for you.
It is recommended that you contact International SOS before accessing medical =are in Bahamas
Hospitals / Clinics
If you =re unable to contact International SOS, the following list of hospitals =nd clinics is provided in case of medical
emergencies.
Nassau
Doctors Hospital
Category: Hospital
Address: Shirley St. and =ollins Ave
Nassau, NA
Telephone: 1 242 302 =610
1 242 302-4600
1 242 =22 8411
Health =hreats
These pages display diseases in approximate =rder of risk
Travelers' diarrhea I Threat from : Food =nd/or water
Travellers' diarrhoea usually occurs within the =irst week away from home. It affects between 20 and 50 percent
of all =nternational travelers, especially people visiting high risk =estinations such as developing nations in Latin
America, Africa, Asia =nd the Middle East.
More on Travelers' diarrhea and its presence in =ahamas
Dengue fever I Threat from : Insect =ites
Dengue, or "break-bone" fever, is a =iral disease of the tropics and sub-tropics. It is transmitted by =he
Aedes=aegypti mosquito =hat bites during the daytime and is found in and around human =abitation. Symptoms include
high fever, severe headaches, joint and =uscle pain. A rash often follows. The acute illness can last up to ten =ays, but
complete recovery can take two to four weeks.
More on Dengue fever and its presence in =ahamas
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Chikungunya I Threat from : Insect =ites
People can get chikungunya if they are =itten by a mosquito carrying the virus. About four to seven days later,
=he infected person develops a sudden fever and severe joint pain. Pain =s especially common in the knees, ankles,
small joints (especially in =ands and feet) and any previously injured area. Other common symptoms =re a rash and
headache.
More on Chikungunya and its presence in =ahamas
Typhoid fever I Threat from : Food =nd/or water
Typhoid fever is a serious infection =aused by a type of salmonella bacteria spread by =ontaminated food or
water. Choosing safe food and water will greatly reduce the =isk of developing the disease.
More on Typhoid fever
Hepatitis A I Threat from : Food =nd/or water
Hepatitis A is a viral disease that =ffects the liver. It is transmitted person•to•person and by =ontaminated food
and water, especially in areas with poor sanitation =nd overcrowding.
More on Hepatitis A
More diseases associated with Bahamas
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Getting =round
BY AIR
National=carrier Bahamasair provides connections between Nassau and Freeport, in =ddition to several other
domestic services. SkyBahamas operates =cheduled flights throughout the Bahamas, as well as charter flights to
=ocations elsewhere in the Caribbean.
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BY ROAD
Driving is on the left. Roads are often narrow, winding and =n poor condition especially in rural areas. Pedestrian
traffic, =eckless driving, potholes and vehicular congestion can make driving =ifficult. Roads are often inundated in major
urban centres such as =assau and Freeport during the Caribbean hurricane season =June-November).
International companies such as Avis and Hertz offer car-hire services. =ravellers intending to self-drive need to
carry an international =river's permit or their national driving licence; a Bahamian driver's =icence is required for
foreigners staying for a period of more than =hree months. It is mandatory to wear seat belts. Roadside assistance is
=vailable. Visitors involved in accidents should wait for the police and =ot move their vehicles, though police assistance
can take time.
BY TAXI
Taxis are plentiful and inexpensive, =nd can be booked via telephone or hailed on the street. Metered rates =ary
by island and surcharges often apply for more than two passengers =nd extra luggage. Visitors should negotiate a price
before departure, =r ensure that the driver uses the meter. Many taxis only accept cash. =nlicensed taxis should be
avoided.
BY TRAIN
Nassau serves as the hub for a well-developed, wide-reaching =nd efficient train network.
BY OTHER MEANS
Bus services are available in Nassau and Grand Bahama. These =perate regularly and cover most of the
destinations. Travellers are =dvised to carry currency in small denominations to avoid difficulties =n receiving change.
Ferry services are also =vailable.
Embassies & =onsulates
Embassies
China Embassy
Nassau
Shirley Street East, PO Box: SS-6389; Nassau
Nassau
Bahamas
Telephone: +1 =42 3931415
Fascimilie: +1242 =930733
Email: [email protected]
<=r class="">website: http://bs.china-embassy.org/chn/
<=td>
Netherlands Embassy
Nassau
Gladstone Rd. North within the Bahamas Waste =td. Office; Nassau
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Nassau
Bahamas
Telephone: +1 242 =616398
Fascimilie: +1242 =616842
Email: [email protected]
=/tr>
Norway Consulate
The Symonette Group of Companies Nelson Road P.O. Box CB =2043; Nassau
Bahamas
Telephone: +1 242 =24-0372
Fascimilie: +1242 =27-3184
Email: [email protected]
Sweden Consulate
Nassau
1 Bay Shore Close, West Bay Str; =assau
Nassau
Bahamas
Telephone: +1 =42 326 2817
Fascimilie: +1 242 3262 =862
Email: [email protected]
=tr class="">website: www.swedenabroad.com
Switzerland Consulate
Nassau
Lyford Cay, Resolute Road P.O. Box N-7776; =assau
Nassau
Bahamas
Telephone: +1 =42 362 5539
Fascimilie: +1 242 362 =539
Email: [email protected]
website: www.eda.admin.ch
United States Embassy
Nassau
42 Queen Street; Nassau
Nassau
Bahamas
Telephone: +1 =42 3221181
Fascimilie: +1 242 356 =174
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Email: [email protected]
website: https://bs.usembassy.gov/
Calendar
2017
14 =pr Good Friday
02 Jun Randol Fawkes Labour =ay
In the Bahamas, Labour Day is named after the man who =s credited with founding the country's trade union
movement
05 Jun Whit Monday
10 Jul Independence Day
01 Aug Emancipation Day
This holiday celebrates the emancipation of slaves in the =ritish colonies in 1834.
10 =ct National =eroes Day
Formerly called 'Discovery Day' or 'Columbus =ay', this has been dedicated since 2013 to honouring Bahamian
national =eroes.
25 Dec Christmas Day
In some countries, if this holiday falls on a Saturday or =unday, a public holiday is declared for the following
Monday.
26 Dec Boxing Day
In many countries, if this holiday falls on a Saturday or =unday, a public holiday is observed on the following
Monday or Tuesday =espectively.
2018
01 =an New Year's =ay
In many countries, if this holiday falls on a Saturday =r Sunday, a public holiday is declared for the following
Monday.
10 Jan Majority Rule Day
Commemorating the day in 1967 that the Bahamas became =elf-governing.
Disclaimer Privacy
Travel security advice provided in this report =epresents the best judgment of MA International Holdings Pte.
Ltd. and =ontrol Risks Group Holdings Ltd. Medical and health advice provided in =his report represents the best
judgment of AEA International Holdings =te. Ltd. Advice in this report does not however provide a warranty of =uture
results nor a guarantee against risk.
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© 2017 AEA International Holdings Pte. Ltd. and Control =isks Group Holdings Ltd. All rights reserved.
Reproduction (other than =or authorised internal purposes) is prohibited except with the prior =ritten consent of the
copyright =wners.
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