Bahamians are experts at corruption, ask one, or even the ex-pats (mostly Brits) that spend winters there.
Ha! Years ago we were in the Bahamas, Paradise Island Resort, I was in the ladies bathroom. As I was leaving I glanced down and in the groove of the door I saw a bracelet. I had no idea why, it was grungy, but put it in my pocket. Later I took it out and it was a diamond tennis bracelet, (later valued at six thousand). With friends who owned a condo there and I wanted to take it to the front desk and report it. They laughed and said it would be grabbed immediately, I then said well I will take it to the police, they laughed harder and said that would be even worse, “keep it, it was meant to be”.
Heh. My wife’s best friend bought a house there and it’s just closing. Meanwhile, she also made an offer on a 50 foot boat. We’re going down in a few days to do the “sea trials” to seal the deal.
She is so anxious to get out of the US she can’t stand it. 11 years ago I did the same thing, but for me I just moved to rural Kentucky. At least I can have all the guns I want here. She can have guns on her boat, but not on her real estate. But since she has 120’ of moorage where she will park the boat, that’s not much of a problem. 🤣
But yeah, this banamas thing is exploding. We just found out her accountant’s son just moved there. For us, she wants us to spend a few months each winter there. We’re willing to oblige.
In the 80s, I would fly family and friends down to the Bahamas on occasion in light aircraft. On landing I would be informed of the landing fees, which I would have to provide in cash. On departure I would be informed of the departure fees, also to be provided in cash. In all cases, I would watch it go from my hand to the officials pocket. No receipt. I was smart enough not to question any of it.