Junkanoo Beach
Coverage of Junkanoo Beach in the Nexus archive.
- US travelers warned after deadly rides and sexual assaults tied to beach vendors
The U.S. Embassy in the Bahamas warns American travelers to avoid jet ski rentals linked to deaths, injuries, and sexual assaults. Rogue operators, often unlicensed and uninsured, operate on Nassau's popular beaches, with incidents including hospitalizations and attacks by jet ski operators. The U.S. is collaborating with Bahamian authorities to address the issue.
- US embassy issues warning: ‘Avoid renting Jet Skis in the Bahamas’ after rapes, crashes
The U.S. Embassy in Nassau warns travelers to avoid renting jet skis in the Bahamas due to a lack of safety regulation enforcement, leading to crashes and sexual assaults by operators. Six Americans were hospitalized from jet ski crashes since 2024, and multiple U.S. women reported assaults by operators near Paradise Island and downtown Nassau beaches.