What are some challenges in the Bahamas?
Bahamians are relatively free of malnutrition and debilitating diseases, and medical problems among children are largely those involving common infections. Increasing alcohol and drug abuse, obesity, and HIV/AIDS have become concerns, and care for the aged is a mounting problem.
How did the British take over the Bahamas?
A British-American Loyalist expedition led by Colonel Andrew Deveaux, recaptured the islands in 1783. After the American Revolution, the British issued land grants to American Loyalists who had gone into exile from the newly established United States. The sparse population of the Bahamas tripled within a few years.
What are the Bahamas doing to stop climate change?
The Bahamas has reduced and/or eliminated tariffs on solar systems and energy efficient appliances. In addition, The Bahamas has joined international organizations that focus on increasing the use of renewable energy, including the International Renewable Energy Agency and the Carbon War Room.
How was the Bahamas colonized?
British interest began in 1629 when Charles I granted Robert Heath, attorney general of England, territories in America including “Bahama and all other Isles and Islands lying southerly there or neare upon the foresayd continent.” Heath, however, made no effort to settle the Bahamas.
How long was Nassau under pirate?
about eleven years
What made the Bahamas a good place for pirates?
Pirates used the Bahamas as their main port because of the many small islands, shallow waters and coves, which made for perfect hiding places. The Bahamas islands were chosen by pirates because they were close to major shipping routes, and pirates could easily rob and plunder merchant ships.
Can Pirates attack cruise ships?
In more than a decade, there have been only six reported incidents of pirates attempting to attack cruise ships, and the most recent was more than four years ago already.