On the basis of murder rates, the least safe countries include and violent crimes, the most dangerous was Jamaica followed by St. Kitts and Nevis, Trinidad and Tobago, Bahamas, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.

The “ABC Islands” of Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao are the classic destinations to go to avoid hurricanes—off the coast of South America, they’re about as far south in the Caribbean as you can get. Aruba offers gorgeous white sand beaches, top-notch restaurants, and an arid climate that’s lovely year-round.

Why is the Caribbean so prone to hurricanes? Most Caribbean storms form over the Atlantic, some as far away as the coast of West Africa. They are charged by warm water and moist air, something the Caribbean has plenty of in the soggy summer months.

Unless money’s no object, of course. Generally, the time to avoid is the hurricane season, which officially runs between 1 June and 30 November. However, the high-risk period is typically confined to a short period from mid-August to early October.

Typically, it’s still safe for cruise ships to depart the home port while a hurricane is occurring in the Caribbean, as long as the hurricane is not impacting the embarkation (home) port – and if the home port is impacted, a cruise departure may only be delayed by a day or two rather than being canceled.

Which Caribbean islands are the safest and most dangerous?

• Montserrat.
• The Cayman Islands.
• St. Barts.
• British Virgin Islands.
• Bonaire.
• Martinique.
• Antigua and Barbuda.

5 Caribbean islands where it’s affordable to live

• Ambergris Caye, Belize. As the largest island in Belize, Ambergris Caye is known for housing the Belize Barrier Reef.
• Roatan, Honduras. Roatan is just 50 square miles off Honduras’ northern coast.
• Isla Mujeres, Mexico.
• Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic.
• Isla Colón, Panama.

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• Ambergris Caye, Belize. School of fish in Ambergris Caye, Belize.
• Bocas Town, Panama. Jane Sweeney / robertharding | Getty Images.
• Roatan, Honduras. Islas de la Bahía, Honduras.
• Isla Mujeres, Mexico. Isla Mujeres, Mexico.
• Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic.

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Which Caribbean island is best for retirement?

1. Bahamas. Think of the Caribbean and the Bahama Islands are sure to come to mind.
2. U.S. Virgin Islands. If you are an American citizen, retiring in the U.S. Virgin Islands is highly desirable, and achievable.
3. Aruba.
4. Dominican Republic.
5. Turks & Caicos.

Without a doubt, one of the best places to look at would be the Dominican Republic. The country offers miles and miles of beautiful white sand beaches with a great selection of condos and beach houses for sale just steps from the beach.

Affordable real estate can be found on the island of your dreams, especially compared to how much your family will save compared to current prices in the U.S. or Europe. Some of the best Caribbean islands for families looking to relocate include the Turks and Caicos, the Cayman Islands, Belize, and the Bahamas.

Bahamas

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While most small injuries and conditions can be treated at the smaller hospitals and clinics throughout the islands, many residents of the neighbor islands find themselves flying to Oahu for treatment of more serious injuries or illnesses. Hawaii is ranked as having some of the best healthcare in the country.

Cardiovascular disease

1. Surgeons / Doctors. Salary Range: from 83,500 BSD to 273,000 BSD.
2. Judges. Salary Range: from 70,100 BSD to 229,000 BSD.
3. Lawyers. Salary Range: from 56,800 BSD to 186,000 BSD.
4. Bank Managers. Salary Range: from 53,400 BSD to 175,000 BSD.
5. Chief Executive Officers.
6. Chief Financial Officers.
7. Orthodontists.
8. College Professors.

Eight rookie mistakes to avoid in the Bahamas

• TRAVELLING DURING HURRICANE SEASON IN THE BAHAMAS.
• RIDING IN UNMARKED TAXIS IN THE BAHAMAS.
• TAKING A CRUISE TO THE BAHAMAS.
• STICKING TO THE ATLANTIS IN THE BAHAMAS.
• EXPECTING PUNCTUALITY ON THE ISLAND.
• TRANSACTING WITH BEACH VENDORS IN THE BAHAMAS.

The Bahamas is considered to be a third world country by other first world countries like USA or Canada. However, as a nation, we enjoy easy access to advanced healthcare, infrastructure, technology and a stable political environment.

Who owns the Bahamas & is it a U.S. Territory? The Bahamas is an independent country. It was formerly a British Territory for 325 years. It became independent in 1973 and joined the United Nations during the same year.

The Bahamas is a country in the northwestern West Indies, located 80 km (50 mi) south-east of the coast of Florida (USA) and north of Cuba. The Caribbean islands group consists of around 700 islands and islets, and more than 2,000 cays (coral reefs).

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The most common greeting is the handshake, accompanied by direct eye contact and a welcoming smile. For the most part Bahamians are warm and hospitable, although they initially may appear a bit more standoffish than people from other Caribbean islands.

Very very safe. Most places here are gated so even safer, but really there is little risk in Cable Beach area. In fact, most crime in Bahamas is domestic or gang related. Most crime and murders are occurring on the east end – particularly near Fox Hill Road, Soldier Road, Carmichael Street area.

Christianity is the dominant religion. Political and public discourse often referred to the country’s strong Christian heritage and Christian themes in general, and the constitution requires the government to respect Christian values.

In the Dow Jones Island Index, Curacao was ranked as the Caribbean island least likely to be hit by a hurricane, followed by Bonaire, Grand Cayman, Barbados, and Aruba. Islands of the southernmost Caribbean—such as Aruba, Barbados, Curacao, Bonaire, Grenada, and Trinidad and Tobago—rarely ever get hit by hurricanes.

• Aruba. Oyster.com. The beaches of Aruba, which is south of the hurricane belt.
• Bonaire. Oyster.com. Bonaire and its beautiful beaches are located outside the hurricane belt.
• Curacao. Oyster.com. The coast of Curacao has low chances of a hard hit.
• Dominican Republic. Oyster.com.
• Barbados. Oyster.com.

The hurricane belt is a part of the Atlantic Ocean, which includes the northern part of the Caribbean Sea as well as the Gulf of Mexico. Other areas affected are Florida and the Florida Keys.

History of Hurricane Activity No hurricane systems affected Saint Lucia between 1980 and 2007. In 2017, hurricane Maria passed north of the island as a Category 2 storm, damaging some of the road systems.

Saint Lucia is located southeast of the Caribbean basin. Although technically in the hurricane belt, most activity passes through the northwest of the island. As a result, most weather systems with hurricane potential that affect Saint Lucia are therefore immature, ill-formed and weak.

The best time to visit Saint Lucia is in the high season, from Mid-December to Mid-April. During this season, you’ll experience the most sunshine. If you are looking for a more laid-back vibe, the ‘wet’ season might be your pick during the months of June to November.

During May and June, at the very start of the Caribbean hurricane season, most hurricanes occur in the western Caribbean. By August and September, they can occur throughout most of the region. The season peaks in October, when the ocean surface temperature is at its warmest.

Montserrat

Reconsider travel to Jamaica due to COVID-19. Exercise increased caution in Jamaica due to crime. Some areas have increased risk. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice for Jamaica due to COVID-19, indicating a moderate level of COVID-19 in the country.

The vast majority of violent crimes is against Jamaicans, but tourists and expats have lost their lives on the island. Sexual assault (especially on women) is also a problem in Jamaica. LGBTQ travelers should note that Jamaica is not a gay-friendly country.

Some areas of Jamaica, particularly cities such as Kingston, Montego Bay and Spanish Town, experience high levels of crime and violence. Jamaica has had one of the highest murder rates in the world for many years, according to United Nations estimates.

The safest parishes. – The safest parishes to live are in ranked order: Portland, St Elizabeth, Manchester, St Mary, St Ann, and St Thomas. All of these parishes have homicide rates below the civil war benchmark of 30 per 100,000.

Obtaining permanent residency to live in Jamaica can be difficult. In a discussion about residency in Jamaica, one expat advised: “First, if you are coming to Jamaica to live you’ll need a Jamaican passport or a VISA or a work permit (or letter of employment). “Once in Jamaica you can apply for an Extension of Stay.

Mandeville is a decent sized city known as a retirement community for many expats. Other great expat cities are Negril on the east coast, Ocho Rios along Jamaica’s northern coast and Montego Bay, a known resort town.

As an American, you can stay in Jamaica for up to six months without a visa. To stay longer, you’ll need to apply for residency status. Don’t move your entire life to Jamaica (or any other country) without being confident that you’ll be able to stay permanently!

Obviously expats enjoy the excellent weather and are surrounded by the beautiful Caribbean Sea. Expats should take heed that the Caribbean has hurricanes every year, but Jamaica’s climate is generally very desirable and, as described above, is a huge draw for people looking to enjoy island life.

A: A dual citizen is a national of two countries at the same time. For example a child born in Jamaica by parents who are U.S. citizens is automatically a national of Jamaica by the operation of birth, but also a U.S. Citizen because their parents are U.S. Citizens. You may have dual citizenship once you naturalize.