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Sexual violence & misconductSource-linked report · #79

Government says man accused in tourist assault was not an authorised jet-ski operator

New Providence / Nassau / Goodman's Bay · Added 2026-09-24

Government says man accused in tourist assault was not an authorised jet-ski operator The Tribune reported that an American visitor alleged a man who presented himself as a legitimate jet-ski operator and tour guide later grabbed her arm and punched her after she rejected sexual advances. Police confirmed that a complaint was filed and issued a wanted poster. The transport minister said the accused man was not an authorised operator and did not have an authentic Port Department badge. The allegation remains subject to police investigation. Source: The Tribune.

Source: tribune242.com

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Government says man accused in tourist assault was not an authorised jet-ski operator

The Tribune reported that an American visitor alleged a man who presented himself as a legitimate jet-ski operator and tour guide later grabbed her arm and punched her after she rejected sexual advances. Police confirmed that a complaint was filed and issued a wanted poster. The transport minister said the accused man was not an authorised operator and did not have an authentic Port Department badge. The allegation remains subject to police investigation.

Source: The Tribune.

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Unauthorised individual presenting as a jet-ski operator at Goodman's Bay

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https://www.tribune242.com/news/2026/sep/22/tourist-punch-accused-not-authentic-operator/

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Sexual violence & misconductSource-linked report · #78

Broadcaster reports jet-ski operator freed of rape charge

The Bahamas · Added 2026-09-20

Broadcaster reports jet-ski operator freed of rape charge Eyewitness News reported in May 2025 that a jet-ski operator had been freed of a rape charge involving a tourist. The accessible source does not provide enough detail to identify the case or explain the legal disposition. It should not be treated as proof of an acquittal, a false allegation, or an outcome in any other report on this site. Original video: https://vimeo.com/[phone number removed] Source: Eyewitness News Bahamas · May 2, 2025.

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Broadcaster reports jet-ski operator freed of rape charge

Eyewitness News reported in May 2025 that a jet-ski operator had been freed of a rape charge involving a tourist. The accessible source does not provide enough detail to identify the case or explain the legal disposition. It should not be treated as proof of an acquittal, a false allegation, or an outcome in any other report on this site.

Original video: https://vimeo.com/[phone number removed]

Source: Eyewitness News Bahamas · May 2, 2025.

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Jet-ski operator; case identity not established

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https://ewnews.com/jetski-operator-freed-of-rape-charge-against-tourist/

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Sexual violence & misconductSource-linked report · #67

News report covers charge concerning an elderly tourist

The Bahamas · Added 2026-09-20

News report covers charge concerning an elderly tourist Global reported a charge concerning an elderly tourist. No final case outcome was established in this review. Source: Global News · March 3, 2024.

Source: globalnews.ca

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News report covers charge concerning an elderly tourist

Global reported a charge concerning an elderly tourist. No final case outcome was established in this review.

Source: Global News · March 3, 2024.

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Source-linked Global News · March 3, 2024
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Private criminal allegation; no operator finding

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https://globalnews.ca/video/10332837/nova-scotia-man-facing-sexual-assault-charges-in-bahamas-against-senior-with-alzheimers

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Sexual violence & misconductSource-linked report · #64

Two travelers alleged sexual assault during a Grand Bahama shore visit

Grand Bahama · Added 2026-09-20

Two travelers alleged sexual assault during a Grand Bahama shore visit ABC reported that two American travelers said they were drugged and sexually assaulted during a Grand Bahama stop in February 2024, and that police arrested two staff members. Pirates Cove disputed their account, saying surveillance footage conflicted with the allegations. Inside Edition’s follow-up includes that response. These reports do not establish a conviction. Source: Eyewitness News ABC7NY · February 8, 2024. Additional source: https://www.insideedition.com/media/videos/nurse-practitioner-who-helped-bahamas-alleged-assault-victims-speaks-out-85996

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Two travelers alleged sexual assault during a Grand Bahama shore visit

ABC reported that two American travelers said they were drugged and sexually assaulted during a Grand Bahama stop in February 2024, and that police arrested two staff members. Pirates Cove disputed their account, saying surveillance footage conflicted with the allegations. Inside Edition’s follow-up includes that response. These reports do not establish a conviction.

Source: Eyewitness News ABC7NY · February 8, 2024.

Additional source: https://www.insideedition.com/media/videos/nurse-practitioner-who-helped-bahamas-alleged-assault-victims-speaks-out-85996

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Source-linked Eyewitness News ABC7NY · February 8, 2024
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Pirates Cove; allegations disputed

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOE1wxBd9ZY

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Sexual violence & misconductOfficial guidance · #36

Canada warns travelers about sexual assault and drink spiking

The Bahamas · Added 2026-09-20

Canada warns travelers about sexual assault and drink spiking Canada’s Bahamas travel guidance describes reported sexual assaults near hotels, in rooms, on beaches, on cruise ships and involving jet-ski operators. Some reported incidents involved drugging. The guidance advises caution, avoiding isolated places after dark and being careful about drinks or transportation offered by strangers. These are general travel warnings, not allegations against every hotel, cruise line or excursion provider. Official Government of Canada guidance checked September 20, 2026. Open the source for current advice.

Source: travel.gc.ca

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Canada warns travelers about sexual assault and drink spiking

Canada’s Bahamas travel guidance describes reported sexual assaults near hotels, in rooms, on beaches, on cruise ships and involving jet-ski operators. Some reported incidents involved drugging. The guidance advises caution, avoiding isolated places after dark and being careful about drinks or transportation offered by strangers. These are general travel warnings, not allegations against every hotel, cruise line or excursion provider.

Official Government of Canada guidance checked September 20, 2026. Open the source for current advice.

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Official Canadian government advisory
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Official travel guidance / no individual operator named
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Government of Canada travel advice → Guidance publisher

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https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/bahamas

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Sexual violence & misconductNews report · #21

Pearl Island guest alleges unwanted sexual touching during excursion

Pearl Island · Added 2026-09-20

Pearl Island guest alleges unwanted sexual touching during excursion A separate lawsuit described in The Tribune alleges nonconsensual touching by staff in a cabana during a May 2025 excursion. The guest also alleged drugging and distress from witnessing her companion’s severe boating injury. These are allegations in a civil complaint, not a criminal conviction or established finding. The article reports jurisdictional challenges by the island operators in the related injury case. Source: The Tribune, May 26, 2026.

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Pearl Island guest alleges unwanted sexual touching during excursion

A separate lawsuit described in The Tribune alleges nonconsensual touching by staff in a cabana during a May 2025 excursion. The guest also alleged drugging and distress from witnessing her companion’s severe boating injury. These are allegations in a civil complaint, not a criminal conviction or established finding. The article reports jurisdictional challenges by the island operators in the related injury case.

Source: The Tribune, May 26, 2026.

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Pearl Island excursion / operator staff alleged in lawsuit
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Pearl Island Bahamas / Spruce Cay → Location and operator context

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https://www.tribune242.com/news/2026/may/26/pearl-island-seeks-dismissal-of-tourists-leg-loss-lawsuit/

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Sexual violence & misconductOfficial guidance · #8

Embassy warning urged visitors to avoid Bahamas jet-ski rentals

The Bahamas · Added 2026-09-14

Embassy warning urged visitors to avoid Bahamas jet-ski rentals Reported sexual assaults, crashes and injuries were behind a U.S. Embassy warning covered by Local 10 on June 15, 2026. The coverage described concerns about regulation of jet-ski rentals and advice to avoid them. It concerns the water-sports sector, not a finding against every operator. Check the original warning for subsequent updates. Source: Local 10 News. CBS Chicago also covered the warning on June 16, 2026. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2claKfpfvo Operator response: Our News reported jet-ski operators’ objection that the alert was inaccurate and threatened their livelihoods. Read their response: https://ournews.bs/jet-ski-operators-the-alert-is-not-only-inaccurate-it-threatens-our-livelihoods/

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Embassy warning urged visitors to avoid Bahamas jet-ski rentals

Reported sexual assaults, crashes and injuries were behind a U.S. Embassy warning covered by Local 10 on June 15, 2026. The coverage described concerns about regulation of jet-ski rentals and advice to avoid them. It concerns the water-sports sector, not a finding against every operator. Check the original warning for subsequent updates.

Source: Local 10 News.

CBS Chicago also covered the warning on June 16, 2026. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2claKfpfvo

Operator response: Our News reported jet-ski operators’ objection that the alert was inaccurate and threatened their livelihoods. Read their response: https://ournews.bs/jet-ski-operators-the-alert-is-not-only-inaccurate-it-threatens-our-livelihoods/

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Unspecified Bahamas jet-ski rental operators

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https://www.local10.com/news/world/2026/06/15/us-embassy-issues-warning-avoid-renting-jet-skis-in-the-bahamas-after-rapes-crashes/

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