Bahamas issues travel advisory for US following police shootings

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration used its Facebook page, to advise its citizens and those residing in the United States to exercise extreme caution. This follows a recent upsurge of violence in some American cities following the shootings deaths of two young black males by policemen.

“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 advisory stated.

“If there is any issue please allow consular offices for The Bahamas to deal with the issues. Do not get involved in political or other demonstrations under any circumstances and avoid crowds,” the advisory added.

The Bahamas has consular offices in Washington, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Denver, Chicago, New York and Houston.