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Jet Ski Operator: “The U.S. Does What It Has To, But We Don’t Do Foolishness Around Here”

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Avoid jet skis, stay aware of your surroundings, and stay alert in public restrooms – those warnings coming from the latest alert from the U.S. Embassy in Nassau.

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10 months ago

April 10, 2025

Joshua Williams

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Avoid jet skis, stay aware of your surroundings, and stay alert in public restrooms – those warnings coming from the latest alert from the U.S. Embassy in Nassau.

It’s not the first time Americans have been warned of possible dangers when they visit The Bahamas; neither is it the first time they’ve told visitors to stay away from local water sports.

Operator Pedro Bannister operates his business on Goodman’s Bay. He says while the U.S. does what it has to do, he belIeves the reality couldn’t be further from the truth.

The U.S. alert says jet ski operators have raped and sexually assaulted U.S. women the past month, with three rapes reported in 2024.

Victims also reported male jet ski operators picking them up from downtown Nassau and Paradise Island beaches, assaulting and raping them on nearby isolated islands.

Bannister tells me they believe they know who’s behind much of the reported mischief.

Bannister says all operators follow strict rules.

Overall, he says they’re not worried.