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Shannon Sharpe Denies Rape Allegations By ‘Gabriella Zuniga’

Club Shay, Shay, former NFL pro-hall-of-fame football player Shannon Sharpe set to sign a $100 million podcast deal hit with $50 million rape allegations lawsuit. “I want half Eddy. Eddy, I want half,” says Jane Doe, also known as Jane Hoe. According to Page Six, initially, Sharpe offered his accuser $10 million to kill the lawsuit. Instead, the victim and her attorney filed her suit on Sunday.

With the leaked audio, and Sharpe offering to settle paints a picture of guilt. However, there is another way of looking at the whole picture.

The lawsuit filed on behalf of Jane Hoe is as salacious as the most XXX-rated Nightmare on Sex Elm Street as it gets. Mandingo Gets Some White Ass and Went Wild.
Beauty and the Beast shit. But is it?
According to the narrator of the suit, “After many months of manipulating and controlling Plaintiff — a woman more than thirty years younger than he — and repeatedly threatening to choke and slap her violently, Sharpe (Mandingo) refused to accept the answer ‘no’ and raped Plaintiff despite her repeated sobbing and screams.”

The Mandingo “Violently sexually assaulted and anally raped plaintiff” in October 2024 and again in January of this year in Las Vegas, Nevada, while “blatantly ignoring her request for him to stop.” the suit reads.

Fifty-eight-year-old Sharpe denies claims made by a 22-year-old thirst trap he met at a gym when she was twenty. Sex for sale.
Street-walking whores have taken over the gyms. They don’t walk the streets anymore. Aside from selling STDs, more and more gym rats and nightclub sex traders are demanding half of the wealth of their victims.

For two years, Sharpe and Jane Hoe carried on a rough sex show together.
Shannon Sharpe revealed text messages to him from Jane Hoe that read, “I know you miss this big juicy ass, $25K for each cheek.” Sharpe is paying a lot of money for some ass. I bet Tyrone never charged him that much.

Baby Gravy

“Only if you put that baby gravy in me, then you can do whatever you want to do to me.” Here, the Plaintiff is begging Sharpe to make her pregnant so she can own him for eighteen years.
Jone Hoe also texted Sharpe saying, “I wanna put my tongue in your ass ho;e, then marry you. That’s my daddy; I want you to put a BIG BLACK BABY IN ME.
“You better crave it because you’re gonna be stuck with it after you put a big Black baby in me,” the Plaintiff wrote to Sharpe.
Shannon Sharpe released text messages with his accuser asking him to make her pregnant. “I want you to put a dog collar around my neck and choke me with it while you F%@king me, Jane Hoe wrote.

This shakedown phenomenon is a whole new era, where Strip Club pole dancers work Diamond Girls establishments by night and the fitness centers by day–wearing long ankle see-through vagina panties or laced colored pantyhoses. Most of these hookers have never been inside an H.E.R., also known as an HR department seeking a regular job interview.

And the courts are helping them to pick the pockets of the simps. Kangaroo courts that are permeated by men-hating dykes with daddy issues and henpecked husbands playing judge have turned over the keys of justice to a slew of shyster, shakedown attorneys.

Attorneys Tony Buzzbee and Michael Avanatti

Here is how the Court-sanctioned shakedown works. Usually, the male victim of a shakedown gets a shakedown letter from a shyster lawyer like Buzzbee demanding a financial settlement or else. The female “victim” doesn’t go to the police. She gets an attorney to sue for money.

Attorney Anthony Avanatti, who represented Stormy Daniels in her shakedown of President Trump, ended up in prison after his scam was brought to light and revealed to the public.

 

Attorney Tony, who represents Jane Hoe, also pulled a shakedown on Rapper Jay Z. Publicly. Jay Z threatened Buzbee with a lawsuit; however, 10 to one, many believed he privately settled the case. So here comes Buzbee again. Publicly, Shannon Sharpe is making loud denials, but more or less 10 to one, he’ll settle privately.
Attorney Tony Buzzbee makes a hefty living suing Black men on behalf of women with sketchy allegations.

That is the ‘new’ norm. What’s old is new again. It worked for Michael Jackson when they accused him. Puffy Sean Combs tried to fight a legitimate case against him. Still, they ended up in jail after over a dozen people came forward to say he drugged and sodomized them.

The belief and programmed propaganda that women have no agency is detrimental to society. For those who think that a twenty-year-old female who enters into a mutual and consensual sexual relationship with a rich and famous 56-year-old male does not have ulterior motives — they are living on an alternate planet.

Jeff Bezos Blast Off Six Airheads In Giant Dildo.

Tired of going to sleep with blue balls and looking for a way to release his tension, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos blasted off six women in his giant fantasy weenie called Blue Origin. The event has come to be known as Space Airhead Day, aka Blue Balls Day.

The spectacle ‘space flight’ is a leap for civilization. They proved that silicone ass and silicone breasts could survive zero gravity in space. ‘E.T. call home.’ The Jeff Bezos blast-off is one giant step for women and a giant step for women.

They went into ‘space’ as airheads and came back as AstroTurfs.

Some people questioned the benefits of Jeff Bezos blasting off six females into his fantasy phallic muscle. They claim the whole trip was useless.
Others argue that humanity could learn lessons from the trip. After all, a fossil and a dinosaur were onboard the Blue Origin.
Discovering the effects of zero gravity on fossils and dinosaurs is a remarkable scientific feat. The presence of the other four passengers will also inform us about the impact of supersonic speed on silicone.

After the return of Blue (Balls) Origin returned to Earth, Social Media had a field day.

Here are a few samples of what most people were thinking.

** Social media went wild with comments about the Blue Balls Origin Six.
@MrLeadb quipped, “Blue Origin returned with no intelligent life on board.”
@mikesarno posted, “If being in space for four minutes makes you an astronaut, then I’m a gynecologist.”

Reportedly, President Trump wanted to declare the Alein Enemies Act law so they would be left out in ‘space.’

Another social media creator posted, “They have just proved that six individual vacuums can exist in one large one.”

5 Tips to Find Cheap Flights For Summer Travel.

With summer on the horizon, it’s crucial to start planning your next vacation now. Since flights often account for significant travel expenses, early planning can help you secure the best deals. 

Avoid peak travel times

While summer is typically a peak travel season, you can significantly reduce expenses by avoiding popular holiday weekends like Memorial Day or the Fourth of July. Opting for early or late summer travel can also lead to substantial savings when schools are not on break.  

Be flexible with your dates and destinations

Popular flight search engines like Kayak, Skyscanner, and Google Flights allow flexible inquiries.
That means you can input the specific dates you want to travel and let the website tell you which destinations are the cheapest to fly to, or you can put the destination you’re interested in and say to the website which travel dates get you the lowest prices.  

Follow the 21-Day Rule

 It’s tempting to book flights at the last minute, but here’s a rule: don’t book any flights later than 21 days before you’d like to travel. Flight prices fluctuate often but are guaranteed to increase once the trip is less than 21 days out. With this knowledge, you can confidently plan your trip and avoid unnecessary expenses. 

 Fly on Tuesday or Wednesday 

 While the specific day you book your trip doesn’t impact prices, the day you fly does. Avoid popular weekend travel days (Friday through Monday), and you’ll find better rates. 

 Search for flights individually

 It could be a hassle, but you can save money if you search for flights individually. That applies to departing and returning flights and when booking multiple people on the same flight. If you don’t mind risking sitting separately, you can search for seats individually, and they’re sometimes cheaper than finding two seats together.  

Happy Travels!

A New York State of Mind. The Legal Controversy Surrounding Letitia James And Donald Trump.

Many individuals with a New York Empire state of mind have been involved in mortgage fraud. In a move that piqued many’s interest, President Donald Trump has boldly recommended that Letitia James, the New York Attorney General, face the exact charges she has often brought against others.

In 2023, Letitia James, wielding the immense power of her position as the New York Attorney General, accused Donald J. Trump of overvaluing his property to secure large loans from Deutsche Bank. She filed and won a civil case against him, with the court ordering Trump to pay a substantial $350 million judgment. This case was a significant victory for James, as it was one of the first instances where a former president was held accountable in a civil court.

In a letter obtained by US Media to US Attorney General Pam Bondi, Federal Housing Financial Agency (FHFA) director William Pulte accused James of misrepresenting a building she purchased as a four-unit structure instead of a five-unit structure to get a better deal. If true, this accusation could have serious implications for James’s career and the ongoing investigations into her financial dealings.

The New York state of mind is not just a phrase; it’s a reality. This allegation is the same as that Letitia James brought against Trump. She accused him of ‘overvaluing his building to get a larger loan and better insurance deal.’

FBI’s Jailhouse Snitch Sam Antar

About seven months ago, convicted felon Sam Antar, a well-known and celebrated snitch, began investigating A.G. Letitia James’s finances. His investigation, which focused on potential financial mismanagement, has unearthed some deeply concerning findings that demand our attention.

After his investigation, Antar turned over his findings to William Pulte. Pulte made a federal referral to US A.G. Pam Bondi to open an investigation into James.

**Antar is a convicted felon and a former CPA. As the CFO of Crazy Eddie, Antar helped mastermind one of the largest securities frauds uncovered during the 1980s. Today, Antar advises federal and state law enforcement agencies about white-collar crime and trains them to identify and catch white-collar criminals.

Antar’s investigation has revealed that when James purchased her first home, she listed her father as her husband on the paperwork. She also bought another house in Virginia that she claimed as her primary residence while serving as AG for the State of New York.

For New York AG Letitia James, most of Black America is divided into two separate Ailes, underscoring the issue’s weight and complexity. The avowed hating KKK treats the Black community more fairly than Letitia James. James and Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg have green light the wanton murder of Black people than Jeffery Dahmer. By their lack of action in the prosecution of murders of Black New Yorkers, they encourage it.

Manhattan D.A. Alvin (eats everything on the plate) Bragg. One of America’s Most Cowardly and Incompetent District Attorneys.

One set supported the New York AG because they believed it was proper to go after Trump. The other side despises James because she failed to deliver justice for Black victims of White Supremacy and White rage.
For James’ detractors, James’ probable impending doom and demise are celebrated. N.Y. A.G. James leaves the Black community dangling in the wind—always.

The issue with Trump going after James is that if she gets jailed for the same crime as Trump, then Trump’s appeal in his civil fraud case would be moot. The US Attorney General would have set a precedent if they had convicted James of a mirror crime.

Once Trump got wind of the allegations against James, he posted on Truth Social: Posting Truth Social A.G. James is a “wacky crook.” “Letitia James, a corrupt politician, should resign from her position as New York State Attorney General immediately,” Trump wrote.

“No charges have been filed against James. James’ office is accusing Trump of weaponizing the Justice Department,” according to the BBC, adding that more details would follow if the Justice Department took.

Gathering her supporters with Al Sharpton, Letitia James, the big bosom lady with the New York accent, tried to change Trump’s point of view.
Her adlib lines were well-rehearsed, but Trump says I’m coming after you. “You’re in my heart; you’re in my soul.

You’ll be my target ’til I grow old out of office. You are my enemy. You’re no damn friend.” I’m on your case. — A play on Rod Stewart’s mega-hit, “You’re In My Heart.”

The moral of the story for Letitia James is: When you live in a glass house, it’s best not to throw stones.

FSU Student Opened Fire On Campus: 2 Dead, 7 Injured.

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FSU Student Shoot to Kill. 2 Dead

The all too common incident is Sending Shockwaves Through The Community. A 20-year-old Florida State University (FSU) student named Phoenix Ikner opened fire on visitors and fellow students today on campus. According to Leon County Sheriff Walt McNeil, the shooter is the son of one of his current deputies.

The 20-year-old shooter used his mother’s previous service weapon to kill at least two campus visitors. However, the swift response of the police ‘neutralized’ him, ensuring the safety of the campus.

Florida State University, 222 S Copeland St, Tallahassee, FL 32306, is a bustling campus with about 34,000 undergraduate students. FUS’s sprawling campus is situated on nearly 500 acres; this tragic incident shattered a typical day.

According to NBC News, a hospital spokesperson confirmed that at least six people are receiving treatment at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare. Tallahassee Chief of Police advised that nine people total have been shot, including the gunman. Phoenix Ilner is a member of FSU’s Youth Advisory Council.
A female student described the scene as horrific. She told an ABC News reporter that one person was transported to the hospital with his arm cut off. Another witness described the shooter as a young male with a beard.

FSU’s president, Richard McCullough, announced that while the incident is under control, the campus will remain closed through Sunday

Rapper Sean Kingston Bail Revoked: cannot pay $100K Bond.

A federal judge in Fort Lauderdale has revoked the bail of a serious offender, Sean Kingston. The 35-year-old rapper, whose real name is Kisean Anderson, and his mother, Janice Turner, were found guilty last month — March 25 — of a significant crime, wire fraud, in a federal trial in Broward County, Florida.

After a 3-hour deliberation, a federal jury found Kingston and his mother guilty. They convicted them of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and four counts of wire fraud, potentially facing a significant amount of time in prison. According to CBS News, the jury found them guilty after deliberating for three hours.

You’re Only As Good As Your Last Hit

“You’re Only As Good As Your Last Hit

The quote ‘You’re Only As Good As Your Last Hit’ is often used in the music industry to emphasize the importance of consistently producing successful work. In this context, it could be interpreted as a commentary on Sean Kingston’s recent legal troubles affecting his reputation and career.”

According to authorities, the rapper, known for his sly tactics, allegedly lured his victims into a false sense of security before robbing them. It’s believed that he attempted a similar strategy in court. His mother, Janice Turner, has already begun serving her sentence since the day of her conviction.

Rolling Stone Magazine reported that Kingston posted the 100K bond and was waiting to be released, his attorneys claimed. However, as of 1600 hours on Tuesday, Kingson was still in jail, a turn of events that was unexpected and surprising.

“The judge originally ordered him back into federal custody at the Federal Detention Center in Miami to remain there until his sentencing hearing on July 11.”

You’re only as good as your last hit. And Sean Kingston’s previous hit was robbing people. Finding someone to put up bail for him might be hard. A man’s word should be his bond–not a bail bondsman.
“The feds alleged that the pair procured over $1 million worth of luxury items — including a bulletproof Escalade, a giant TV, and expensive watches — without ever paying for them.”

Mood Swings: The Stock Market Is Having Hot Flashes?

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Mood swings: The Stock Market is having hot flashes. One minute, it’s hot. The next minute, it’s cold.
Since last Thursday, April 3rd, the Stock Market has been experiencing extreme fluctuations, much like a roller coaster ride. The Dow Jones Industrials (DJI) shows signs of volatility, akin to a person having hot flashes. The unpredictable nature of the market is causing investors to feel like they’re driving on a road full of unexpected bumps.

Although the wheels haven’t quite fallen off, many wonder if they’ll need a new car or just a new set of wheels at the end of the ride. This uncertainty calls for resilience and adaptability in the face of market volatility.

It’s a wild Ride. In the movie ‘Wolf of Wall Street’ (a great film about the stock market), Matthew McConaughey’s character famously said, ‘I don’t care who you are? “Number one rule of the game.”
Whether you’re Warren Buffet or Jimmy Buffet, nobody knows if the Stock Market will go up, down side ways or in circles.’ This quote perfectly captures the uncertainty that investors are currently facing.

Stock Market Closed In The Green

On Friday, the Stock Market closed in the green, with the Dow gaining 620 points. President Trump escalated the trade war with China by increasing their tariffs to 145%. However, he made some ‘temporary’ exceptions on high-tech products from China. In response, China raised its tariff on the U.S. to 125 percent. Trump’s 90-day moratorium on tariffs for most countries played a significant role in pushing the markets into positive territory on Friday.

The President also claimed that leaders of several tariffed countries have called him begging to kiss his ass. He did not name the leaders who have puckered up.

On March 31, class clown Bill Maher visited the White House, where Trump hosted him in the class C dining room. After the dinner, Maher told the media, “It doesn’t matter who he is at a private dinner with a comedian; it matters who he is on the world stage.”

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Reggae Singer Koffee Lost Her Innocense, Her Fans, Her Chance.

In 2018, 17-year-old Reggae singer Koffee (AKA Mikayla Victoria Simmons), known for her captivating blend of reggae, dancehall, and R&B, burst onto the music scene like a supernova. And a Supernova she was.
Taking time from his performance to highlight the newly minted artist Koffee, Reggae extraordinaire Cocoa Tea brought Koffee on stage and introduced her to thunderous applause at the 2018 Rebel Salute concert.
The crowd’s love and cheers for her were like a warm embrace, a testament to her growing popularity.

She was accepted like a hot cup of Morning Joe on a winter’s day. On that day, Koffee, the artist, was born. Koffee’s modest yet confident stage presence radiated a unique blend of confidence and innocence, a sight that inspired many

Cocoa Tea Dead @ 65

Although Koffee released her debut single, “Burning,” in 2017, she never brewed until Cocoa Tea’s introduction at the 2018 Rebel Salute. On March 11, 2025, Cocoa Tea died from a cardiac arrest at the age of 65.

When Cocoa brought her on, she performed another one of her hit singles, “Raggamuffin.” In the song, the rapper told her audience, “2030 we still a dweet.” By 2022, the hot Koffee had fizzled and became cold. Koffee fell short of her 2030 prediction of ruling the top of the charts.

Something Happened Along The Way.

In 2017-2019, several female recording artists (Sevana, Jaz Elise, Lila Ikè and, Naomi Cowan, Shenseea) were bubbling up on the Jamaica music scene. Koffee floated to the top of the pot and the charts. Of the five above-mentioned artists, Koffee’s actual competition was Shenseea. Shenseea brimmed with talent and was adept at selling herself as a sexpo and a Thirst Trap.

Where bi-sexuality won the day for Shenseea, masculinity failed Koffee. Shenseea sold talent with sex, while Koffee sold androgyny and uncertainty. Sex won.

The Jamaican culture could not sustain the young singer’s career built on rumors of her alleged sexual proclivities for same-sex relationships.
And Koffee did nothing to dispel the talk of the town.

Adding to Koffee’s cloak-and-dagger mysterious social life, her appearance in a music video with British mega-talent Sam Smith, frolicking in a gay nightclub, helped to seal her fledgling musical fate.

About 4.5 percent of the population is born gay, yet Jamaica’s female music recording artists run about 60 percent. Is that an illustration sample of Jamaica’s population? Or some artists are over-sampled to get an RCA Records deal? Art imitates life.

Life imitates art. What percentage of the male population in Jamaica is gay but remains “in the closet” because of cultural norms?

Are gay male Jamaican Reggae artists with ‘dreads’ (long flowing hair) an under-sampled demographic in the music industry? The answer is a resounding yes.

And Then Came COVID-19.

As Koffee learned how to control her sea legs and master the stage, COVID-19 cleared the stage. Most concertgoers opted to stay home and get entertained by Netflix and the Internet. When Columbia Records UK signed Koffee, her career got a big boost.

The rush release of Koffee’s debut EP “Rapture,” containing five songs, put her in the runnings for a Grammy win in 2019. “On 13 November 2019, Koffee was announced as an opening act for British pop singer Harry Styles on select dates of the North American leg of his 2020 Love On Tour.” — Wikipedia

Reggae Singer Sevana Trying To Imitate Diana Ross But With Less Class

Meanwhile, talent scouts selected Koffee’s contemporaries, Lila Ike and Sevana, to sign with RCA Records. Records sales were negligible for both Ike and Sevana. To boost record sales and garnish attention, Lila Ike announced that a Black man raped her and that she was a lesbian.
The Oprah Winfrey Color Purple story — paint Black men as monsters, and we’ll make you rich. It hasn’t worked; while Lila Ike does possess some talent, she lacks grace, charm, and magnetism. Mediocre Auto-Tune performer Jada Kindom also announced that she was a lesbian. She’s still waiting for RAC Victor to take the bait.

After all, it catapulted Oprah to billionaire status. Sevana’s album cover featured a near-naked Sevana—a Diana Ross knock-off from the 1970s. It worked for Diana Ross because a naked star was a rarity back then.

Unfortunately for Sevana, 90% of recording artists run around naked today. She’s a day late and a dollar short. Lela Ike and Sevana are very talented vocalists. However, they choose to sell other than talent. A naked ass on an album cover has lost its shock value and appeal. It gives off an aura of a dime-a-dozen sexcapede (see your doctor) drugstore event.

One doesn’t have to go to the strip joint and pay to view pornography anymore. It’s an every event. It has taken over the gym and on every street corner.

Every hoe in the gym videoing themselves, selling the video to some 400 lbs bloke sitting in his mama’s basement. Instead of using his money to get a gym membership. Anyhow, I digress.

t speaks volumes when foreign artists believe that the only way to break into America’s music industry is to declare yourself as a lesbian. They are common Hoes.

They will kill their family and eat their young. Twenty-two percent talent “Jada Kingdom” also declares herself a lesbian, looking for an American record deal. RCA, stop rewarding these clowns.

Meanwhile, talent scouts selected Koffee’s contemporaries, Lela Ike and Sevana, to sign with RCA Records. Records sales were negligible for both Ike and Sevana. To boost record sales and garnish attention Lela Ike announced that a Black man raped her and that she was lesbian.

Some people like the Oprah Winfrey Color Purple story. After all, it catapulted Oprah to billionaire status. Sevana’s album cover featured a near-naked Sevana—a Diana Ross knock-off from the 1970s.

It worked for Diana because a naked star was a rarity back then—aside from Tarzan, Jane, and Hugh Hefner’s Centerfolds. Unfortunately for Sevana, 90% of recording artists run around naked today—a day late and a dollar short. Naked ass is cheap. My recommendation is to try the Only Fans club.

There were rumors of Koffee collaborating with Rihanna, but the collaboration never materialized. Supposedly, Rihanna did not want to give Koffee that much publicity. She kept her feminine look while Koffee went androgynous.

Androgyny worked for Prince, but Prince was super talented. It worked for Tracy Chapman, but Chapman’s audience reach was wider; she was more gifted and born in America. Tracy Chapman has no language barrier to overcome. “She’s Got A Fast Car.”

Stocks And Awe: No Pain, No Gain. Is Trump Right?

As the Stock Market has experienced a rapid decline in the past few days, the urgency of President Trump’s ‘Shock and Awe’ strategy has become more apparent. Is this turning into a situation of Stock in Awe that demands our immediate attention? Indeed, it has grasped the world’s attention.

Since before his return to the White House for his second term, Trump has been warning the American people about his plans to impose ‘retaliatory tariffs’ on friends and foes alike. Now, a palpable fear and uncertainty have gripped many Americans as they watch their 401 (k) and retirement savings dwindle.

Families across America are getting worried about their future. Last Saturday, several thousands turned out to protest a new economic reality.
The situation is not a Republican vs. Democrat issue. It is a people issue. On Tuesday, President Trump reiterated his stance on staying the course. He truly believes this is the right thing to do for the country.

The Bulls see red, but they don’t know which way to run. They are running up and down, in circles, but mostly down. Financial experts claim the volatility of the Dow Jones Industrial (DJIA) markets is because of uncertainty. But is it uncertainty, or is the DJIA being manipulated? This question calls for our vigilance and critical thinking. Anything that man created, he can control.

To some, the stock market’s rise, fall, and erratic behavior is an excellent way to corral Trump into submitting to their wishes. Starting today (04-09-2025), President Trump slapped another 50% tariff on China, bringing the total tariff to 104%.

Trump’s No Pain, No Gain Strategy.

On Tuesday, the DJIA closed at 37,645.59−320.01 (0.84%) after a slight rally on Monday. Last Thursday and Friday, the Market lost 1600 points and 2200 points, respectively.
The President compares the Stock Market shock and awe to a doctor prescribing a painful cure for a sick patient. The patient doesn’t want the cure because it’s bitter. Experts believe the multi-prong approach is too fast and furious.

Folks are getting whiplashes. People are feeling the pain and waiting for ambulance chasers like Morgan and Morgan to bring them the gain.

 

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U.S. State Department Releases New Warning for Popular Destination.

With spring and summer travel just around the corner, the U.S. State Department warns travelers about increased risk in one of the most popular Caribbean destinations: the Bahamas.  

The State Department has a four-level system for advising U.S. citizens about international travel. Level 1 signifies “exercise normal precautions,” and Level 4 means “do not travel.”   

The latest advisory maintains the Bahamas at Level 2 and recommends visitors “exercise increased caution. ” It was also updated to “reflect crime, swimming-related risks, and information on traveling with firearms and ammunition.”  

 Is it still safe to visit the Bahamas? In general, yes. The State Department is not advising against travel to the Bahamas. Still, it does want travelers to be aware that “violent crime—like armed robberies, burglaries, and sexual assaults—can occur anywhere in The Bahamas. “Certain places like Freeport and the “Over the Hill” area in Nassau should be avoided or visited with extra precautions. 

The alert also concerns three other main risks that travelers should consider. 

Jet skis and boating  

According to the State Department, injuries and deaths have occurred due to a lack of regulation in boating in the Bahamas. The advisory warns that “watercraft may not be safe, and some operators are not licensed or insured.” Operators sometimes ignore local weather forecasts, going out even when it’s risky. Sexual assaults by jet ski operators have also been reported.   

Beach safety 

The State Department advises travelers to pay close attention to jet skis and other watercraft operating close to shore and never swim alone. They also recommend keeping track of local weather forecasts and staying alert for sharks, although attacks are rare.  

Travelers are more likely to run into trouble because they do not understand the risks of snorkeling and swimming, especially for extended periods or for those with less experience. “Swimmers and snorkelers have died after overestimating their physical fitness or health,” the advisory reads. 

For those headed to the beaches on or near downtown Nassau, the State Department also warns that travelers should “be aware of your surroundings and stay alert in public restrooms,” as sexual assaults have been reported in the area. 

Weapons and ammunition 

Firearms and ammunition are illegal in the Bahamas. This rule is strictly enforced, and some travelers have recently run into issues because of the small quantities of ammunition they inadvertently brought into their suitcases. You can face arrest, fines, and even jail time. 

 No matter where you travel, enrolling in the State Department’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) is recommended. This free service allows U.S. citizens and nationals traveling and living abroad to enroll in their trip with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. By registering, you will receive any local safety alerts from the U.S. Embassy, making it easier to locate you in an emergency. 

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