Prostitution in the Bahamas

Prostitution in the Bahamas is legal but related activities such as brothel keeping and solicitation are prohibited.[1] The country is a sex tourism destination, including 'all in' tours.[2] UNAIDS estimate there are 3,000 prostitutes in the Bahamas.[3]

During the Republic of Pirates (c1706 - 1718), Nassau and the rest of New Providence Island was paradise of drinking and prostitution for pirates.[4][5]

Sex trafficking is a problem on the island.[6]

  1. ^ "Sex Work Law". Sexuality, Poverty and Law Programme. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
  2. ^ Joseph, Andrew (8 November 2016). "The Horniest Countries in the Caribbean". Pellau Media. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
  3. ^ "Sex Workers: Size Estimates". UNAIDS. 2016. Retrieved 10 February 2018. (At the website, select "Sex Workers" on left, then "SEX WORKERS: SIZE ESTIMATE", then among tabs at top select "Data sheet".)
  4. ^ David, Allan (28 October 2007). "36 Hours in Nassau, the Bahamas". The New York Times. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
  5. ^ Woodard, Colin (2014). The Republic of Pirates: Being the true and surprising story of the Caribbean pirates and the man who brought them down. Pan Macmillan. ISBN 9781447246084.
  6. ^ "16 Caribbean Nations Where Sex Trafficking Remains A Problem | News Americas Now:Caribbean and Latin America Daily News". News Americas Now. 30 June 2016. Retrieved 4 April 2018.