Bahamas (BS)
An English-speaking Caribbean archipelago close to Florida, known for high-end tourism, no personal income tax, strong financial services, second-home communities, turquoise water and very high island living costs.
Capital: Nassau
Region: Americas
Language: English
Currency: BSD ($)
Cost of living: Expensive (index 75)
Emergency: 911
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Emergency Numbers
Save these numbers before you need them.
General Emergency
911 or 919
Police
911 or 919
Fire Brigade
919
Ambulance
911
Poison Control
Use hospital emergency services
Mental Health
Emergency services or private crisis support; confirm current local hotlines
Domestic Violence
Police 911/919 and local crisis services
Child Protection
Police and Department of Social Services
Road Assistance
Insurer, rental company or private tow operator
Private urgent-care clinic or hospital emergency department
911 for emergencies
Private urgent care is concentrated in Nassau and Freeport; Family Islands may have clinics only.
Emergency 24/7; clinic hours vary
How to call emergency services in Bahamas
Know whether your island uses 911 or 919 fastest locally; keep marina, resort, clinic and evacuation contacts saved offline.