Current Version
| Region | Bahamas |
| Issue | Serving openly in military |
| Status | Legal |
| Start Date | May 8, 1998 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | President of Bahamas made an announcement in 1998, explicitly supporting LGBTQ+ individuals to serve in the military |
| Sources | http://www.palmcenter.org/research/nations%20allowing%20service%20by%20openly%20gay%20people http://www.gaytoday.com/garchive/world/050898wo.htm |
Reports (3)
- Note field is incorrect "The Bahamas has never had a president."
- Other "The Bahamas does not have a president which makes this statement rather suspect."
- Status is not correct "I am a gay Bahamian and ashamed that it is illegal to be gay in the Bahamas.
You can be put in prison for being openly gay!
There are absolutely no rights protecting Homosexuality in the Bahamas! "
Revision History (1)
| Original entry | |
|---|---|
| Status | Legal |
| Start Date | May 8, 1998 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | President of Bahamas made an announcement in 1998, explicitly supporting LGBTQ+ individuals to serve in the military |
| Sources | http://www.palmcenter.org/research/nations%20allowing%20service%20by%20openly%20gay%20people http://www.gaytoday.com/garchive/world/050898wo.htm |