The Bahamas Commonwealth of The Bahamas Government Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy • Monarch Charles III • Governor-General Cynthia A. Pratt • Prime Minister Philip Davis41 more rows
Event: The U.S. Embassy in Nassau advises U.S. citizens to be aware that 18 s have occurred in Nassau since the beginning of 2024. s have occurred at all hours including in broad daylight on the streets. Retaliatory gang violence has been the primary motive in 2024 s.
The Bahamian legal system is based on English common law, which, since 1964, has been complemented by an American type of constitutionalism which declares the existence of certain fundamental principles that are to be observed and enforced.
The Bahamas Vacation Plan and Time-Sharing Act is comprehensive legislation that governs the development, operation, and marketing of vacation plans and timeshare properties within the jurisdiction of The Bahamas.
Things every first-time tourist needs to know: English is actually the official language of the Bahamas, so it'll be spoken everywhere you go. There's no need to get your currency exchanged, US currency is accepted. Tips are king. Cars don't drive on the right side of the road, they drive on the left.