By Deandrea Hamilton, Editor, October 25, 2025
The Caribbean sea lanes have long been used for both tourism and illegal activities. However, this year may mark a significant change due to a shift in US policy.
On September 16, 2025, the US announced its intention to send an ambassador to The Bahamas for the first time since 2011. The nominee, Herschel Walker, a former football star and entrepreneur, aims to bring his business experience to the diplomatic role.
"I know how to run a business, how to create jobs, how to make payroll. Those lessons translate into building relationships and building trust,"
Walker stated before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, highlighting his background in food-service companies and small business leadership.
Author's summary: US policy shift targets Caribbean gang-crime.