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Meet the Bahama Coral Farmers Regrowing the Ocean’s Reefs

April 21, 2020, 5:59 am
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They were headed for success. Then Hurricane Dorian hit.

By Valerie Kipnis

The year 2019 started off pretty great for Sam Teicher and Gator Halpern. They’d been listed on the Forbes 30 under 30 and won a UN Young Champions of the Earth Prize. Their groundbreaking idea, a commercial farm for climate-change-resistant super-coral, was attracting excitement and, more importantly, cash from a community of investors who were eager to get into the emerging business of coral reef restoration.

In early June, they opened Coral Vita — their first farm in Freeport, Grand Bahama.

“We were in a really exciting spot. We had all the tanks flowing. We were growing 24 different species of coral,” Halpern said. “We were getting close to out-planting those corals.”

Using a technique known as accelerated evolution, which involves increasing heat and acidity in the growing tanks so only the strongest corals survive, Sam and Gator were priming their crop for life in the rapidly-changing ocean. The survivors were supposed to be planted out to repopulate Grand Bahama’s dying reef.

That’s when things went wrong.  Read more >>
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Gradual reopening of few business operations in FI

April 21, 2020, 6:05 am
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OPEN FOR BUSINESS – Monday (April 20) morning marked the beginning of a gradual reopening of a few business in the Family Islands, and, an expanded operating schedule in New Providence and Grand Bahama, as announced by Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minister (insert).

By FN Night Editor Barbara Walkin

Monday (April 20) morning marked the beginning of a gradual reopening of a few business in the Family Islands, and, an expanded operating schedule in New Providence and Grand Bahama, as the country continues to combat the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

During his weekly COVID-19 Update on Sunday, April 19, Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis announced that based on advice of health experts, a number of businesses would reopen, and they were expected to follow the safety measures of social/physical distancing, wearing masks and gloves.

“The decision as to when to reopen parts of the economy and to get people back to work, rests in all of our hands. Our collective action will help to determine a number of timelines,” said the prime minister.

“As part of the gradual and safe reopening of the economy and based on the advice of health experts, construction on the Family Islands will be allowed to resume. I want to remind construction workers that face masks are mandatory.

“Also, on Family Islands – hardware, lumber, plumbing and electrical stores that cater to construction will be allowed to open Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,” said the prime minister.

However, he hastened to remind Bahamians that Family Island borders would remain closed to international and domestic air and marine transport from other islands.  Read more >>
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Chinese Embassy assures safety and security of Bahamians in China

April 21, 2020, 6:14 am
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The Chinese embassy in The Bahamas

By Sloan Smith

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Chinese Embassy in The Bahamas yesterday assured that the lives and health of Bahamian students in China are being protected, and dismissed reports of increased racism against black people in the country,

The comments come amidst ongoing concerns of rising tension in China over the treatment of Africans as a result of coronavirus (COVID-19) resurgence fears.

Last week, Bahamians in China told Eyewitness News that as the situation intensifies, they are becoming more concerned for their wellbeing.

However, the officials from The Bahamas-based embassy advised that there was no need to be concerned.

“During our fight against COVID-19, the Chinese government has been attaching great importance to the life and health of foreign nationals in China, including the Bahamian students,” the embassy said in a statement.

“Specific plans and proper arrangements are made to protect their life and health to the best of our ability.  Read more >>
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Bodybuilder Kingsley Poitier, Who Won Mr World Title, Dies At 82

April 21, 2020, 6:20 am
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LEFT: Kingsley Poitier receiving one of his international awards. RIGHT: Kingsley and his wife Eloise.

By BRENT STUBBS
Senior Sports Reporter
bstubbs@tribunemedia.net

BAHAMAS Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation president Joel Stubbs remembered the late Kingsley Poitier as humble giant, who transcended beyond his years to become the first Bahamian to win the Mr World Bodybuilding Championship title.

Poitier, 82, died on Sunday at his home on Dean Street. He was survived by his wife, Eloise and children -

Kingsley Jr, Ramel, Tanzania and Robert Poitier, Insley McKinney and Rekell Brice.  Read more >>
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Health worker shortage grows

April 21, 2020, 6:28 am
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Dr. Locksley Munroe

By Rachel Knowles

A senior physician yesterday expressed grave concerns over what he characterized as a healthcare worker shortage after a patient on a ward at Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) tested positive for COVID-19.

The statement from Dr. Locksley Munroe, consultant general surgeon, came hours before health officials reported four additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 in The Bahamas, driving the total cases to date to 64.

Asked last night whether any of the new cases were additional patients from the Medical Surgical Ward II, Minister of Health Dr. Duane Sands said ‘yes’, but added he was unsure how many of the four are connected to the ward.

Sands did say that none of the cases were healthcare professionals.

Munroe told The Nassau Guardian, “Right now, we have a serious challenge with providing services because we do not have what it takes right now,” he said.

“People are gone; gone because they were exposed.”

He added, “Sunday was really a disaster. This patient turned up and nobody knew.”

Munroe said half his team was taken out of the system after being exposed to the patient.  Read more >>
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Four additional confirmed COVID-19 cases

April 21, 2020, 6:33 am
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The Ministry of Health confirms today that there are four (4) additional confirmed cases of COVID-19. This brings the total number of confirmed cases to sixty-four (64). There have been seven (7) confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Grand Bahama, fifty-five (55) confirmed cases in New Providence, one (1) confirmed case in Cat Cay, and one (1) confirmed case on the island of Bimini.

The newly confirmed cases are as follows:

  Case #61 is a fifty-six (56) year old male of New Providence with no history of travel. This case is in isolation at home.

  Case #62 is a sixty-six (66) year old male of New Providence with no history of travel. This case is hospitalized.

  Case #63 is a fifty-two (52) year old male of New Providence with no history of travel. This case is also hospitalized; and

  Case #64 is a fifty-one (51) year old male of New Providence with no history of travel. This case too is hospitalized. Investigations of these new cases are ongoing, and health officials continue to follow the condition of the other current COVID-19 positive cases.

The general public is advised that two hundred and forty-seven persons (247) recently completed the recommended fourteen (14) days of quarantine, and have been released. Currently, the quarantine numbers tally to six hundred and fifty-one (651). The Ministry of Health again wishes to remind individuals who have been advised to remain home in quarantine or isolation that they are expected to stay in their homes until the time of quarantine or isolation has ended. Kindly give consideration to having a family member complete shopping errands for essential items. Following this advice is paramount to avoid the spread of COVID-19 in our communities.  (source)
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A Caribbean Music Playlist That Will Take You to the Beach

April 21, 2020, 6:39 am
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Next to smell, there’s nothing like music to spark memories. So while we can’t bring you the fragrance of Frangipani (or even suntan lotion), these 15 songs capture the memory of times spent relaxing on Caribbean beaches, drinking rum drinks at resort bars, and dancing at sunset on party boats.

Of course the whole list could be Bob Marley and the Wailers tunes — and we really would have no problem with listening to Bob all day long — but we opted to include a range of songs that you almost certainly have heard if you’ve been to the Caribbean in the last few decades but might not know much about the artist or even the name of the song playing as the background of your island vacation. Big up to all the artists and here’s hoping the music takes you back to good times in the Caribbean! Listen to playlist >>
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Ringplay Productions - Adapting to the Covid-19 World

April 21, 2020, 6:42 am
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Adjusting to the Covid-19 World

Closing the theatre

The first thing to go in pandemics is face to face activity. And nothing's more hard hit than theatre, where crowds of people gather together.
Ringplay Productions responded to the knowledge that COVID-19 had hit Nassau by cancelling/postponing its production of The Foreigner.

Now what?

Announcing audio: Kachikka!

We've started creating audio instead.

We've established a brand-new podcast: Kachikka! It's a behind the scenes look at producing theatre at the Dundas Centre for the Performing Arts. Start listening today!

Short Tales Continues

As of right now, Shakespeare in Paradise is still on track for October 2020. We know that things might change, but for now, we're still making plans. So we're still accepting scripts for Short Tales -- with a new deadline of May 31.

FREE playwriting workshop

Not sure how to write a script for submission to Short Tales?
Between now and May 9, you'll be able to enrol in a workshop with Nicolette Bethel that walks you through the basics of writing a short (10-minute) play, totally FREE! Bring your script and questions. Space is limited, so enrol now!
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Coronavirus crisis tests Putin's grip on power in Russia

April 22, 2020, 5:21 am
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President Putin at his dacha (holiday home) near Moscow - he addressed Orthodox Christians at Easter in a TV address.

"I thought he understood. But there've been no results, and the government's measures are not enough. We just have to manage, ourselves."

With the International Monetary Fund predicting the worst global recession since the 1930s Great Depression, Russia's economy is clearly not immune.

Neither are its politicians, including President Putin. He has crafted an image for himself over his long rule as the leader who lifted Russia out of the post-Soviet chaos to bring order and prosperity.

Mr Putin had planned to play on that trademark "stability" this week by winning a nationwide vote to alter the constitution and clear his way to stay in power for another two terms. But the ballot was reluctantly postponed, judged too dangerous at the height of a pandemic.  Read more >>
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Don’t Believe in Christian Privilege? These 15 Examples Will Leave No Doubt

April 22, 2020, 5:30 am
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A cross silhouetted by a sunset. Source: iStock

By Maisha Z. Johnson

What Is Christian Privilege?

Christian privilege is a set of advantages that benefit Christians, but not people who practice other religions or no religion at all.

It shows up in many places throughout the world, especially Western countries. While there are some places where Christians are persecuted for their faith, here in the United States, Christianity is treated as the norm.

That means that American Christians – even those who aren’t particularly religious – can openly express their faith, while people affiliated with other religions or no religion are othered and marginalized for practicing theirs.  Read more >>
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Coronavirus lockdown protest: What's behind the US demonstrations?

April 22, 2020, 5:34 am
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Across the country, groups of Americans are taking to the streets in protest of lockdown orders aimed at limiting the spread of Covid-19.

Why are they protesting?

Those taking to the streets say that the stringent measures restricting movement and businesses are unnecessarily hurting citizens.

Protesters say the stay-at-home measures imposed by state governments to control the spread of Covid-19 are an overreaction.

Some have also come bearing firearms as gun rights groups have been among the organisers, citing infringements on civil liberties.

Some also say keeping these restrictions in place too long will cause long-term damage to local economies.  Read more >>
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Coronavirus pandemic will cause global famines of 'biblical proportions,' UN warns

April 22, 2020, 5:39 am
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By Rob Picheta, CNN

London (CNN) - The world is facing multiple famines of "biblical proportions" in just a matter of months, the UN has said, warning that the coronavirus pandemic will push an additional 130 million people to the brink of starvation.

Famines could take hold in "about three dozen countries" in a worst-case scenario, the executive director of the World Food Programme (WFP) said in a stark address on Tuesday. Ten of those countries already have more than 1 million people on the verge of starvation, he said.

He cited conflict, an economic recession, a decline in aid and a collapse in oil prices as factors likely to lead to vast food shortages, and urged swift action to avert disaster.

"While dealing with a Covid-19 pandemic, we are also on the brink of a hunger pandemic," David Beasley told the UN's security council. "There is also a real danger that more people could potentially die from the economic impact of Covid-19 than from the virus itself."  Read more >>
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90% of the world's students are in lockdown. It's going to hit poor kids much harder than rich ones

April 22, 2020, 5:45 am
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The inequality gap between rich and poor, present in education systems at the best of times, is being exacerbated by school closures worldwide, experts say.

Poorer students are facing increased obstacles to achieving good grades as they contend with a lack of space to work, problems reaching online resources and psychological challenges.  Read more >>
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Driver killed in attack on WHO vehicle carrying coronavirus samples in Myanmar

April 22, 2020, 5:50 am
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A selfie of Pyae Sone Win Maung, 28, driver for World Health Organization (WHO). The undated handout photo was provided by Pyae Sone Win Maung's family on April 21, 2020.

By Angela Dewan and Richard Roth, CNN

(CNN) - A World Health Organization vehicle carrying coronavirus test samples came under attack in Myanmar, leaving the driver dead and a government official seriously injured.

The WHO confirmed that Pyae Sone Win Maung died of his injuries after the Monday attack in the Minbya township in the north-western state of Rakhine. Reuters reported that the vehicle had come under gunfire.

"The World Health Organization is deeply saddened at the death of its personnel during a security incident in Rakhine district of Myanmar," the WHO said in a statement Tuesday.

Poonam Khetrapal Singh, the WHO's Southeast Asia director, condemned "all kinds of physical, verbal or psychological violence against health workforce."  Read more >>
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Bangladeshi garment workers face ruin as global brands ditch clothing contracts amid coronavirus pandemic

April 22, 2020, 5:56 am
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By Rebecca Wright and Salman Saeed, CNN Business

Hong Kong/Dhaka, Bangladesh (CNN Business) - When Fatema Akther arrived for work at the Alif Casual Wear garment factory in Dhaka in late March, she had no idea it would be her last day.

"My line chief came and told me that I didn't have to work anymore," said Akther, 25, who had been employed there for five years. She said the company, which could not be reached for comment, decided to close the factory, leaving her without a source of income past March.

The coronavirus pandemic has led factories to furlough or lay off more than half of the country's nearly 4.1 million garment workers, according to estimates from the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA). Like Akther, most of them are women, and the roughly $110 they earn every month is often their families' only source of money.

"My family runs on my single income," said Akther, who said she provides for her husband and child. "I don't know how my family will survive."  Read more >>
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On a pandemic Earth Day, be good to the environment and to yourself

April 22, 2020, 6:01 am
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Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda

(CNN) - This year's Earth Day -- the 50th anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement -- will be a quiet one.

For humans, at least, the planet is essentially closed on Wednesday, April 22, due to a worldwide pandemic.

The observance was created in the US by late former Democratic Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson to increase public awareness of environmental issues.

By 1990, Earth Day had gone global, mobilizing millions of people in more than 140 countries to take up environmental issues and turn them into a worldwide movement.

Because of the coronavirus pandemic, this year's celebrations are limited to our immediate and virtual surroundings.

Even though we can't celebrate our planet with community tree plantings, cleanups and national park visits this year, there are outdoor activities to enjoy within the vicinity of your home that are good for the planet and good for your health.  Read more >>
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Experts: Isolated indigenous tribes risk extinction from coronavirus

April 22, 2020, 6:13 am
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With scant contact with the outside world and little immunity to disease, isolated indigenous tribes could be devastated by the coronavirus, experts say.

The home of the Dois Irmaos community in Acre state, Brazil.Marizilda Cruppe / Greenpeace

By Willem Marx

When John Hemming first arrived in 1971 in the Amazonian state of Rondônia in Brazil, at the lower end of the Tapajós River, it was just weeks after the local Suruí people had initiated their first contact with the outside world.

Hemming, the English explorer and co-author of a seminal 1973 account, "The Tribes of the Amazon Basin," says he found communities of hunters living in small clearings amid the rainforest.

"They wouldn't let people into their village to see their women," he recalled.

But the guardians were unable to prevent the arrival of outside illnesses.

"Every single tribe in Brazil, sooner or later, has been hit by a disease they are not able to withstand," says Hemming, whose most recent book, "People of the Rainforest," charts the earlier exploration of the similarly remote Xingu territory by the Villas Boas brothers from São Paulo in the 1940s.

Soon after that expedition encountered previously uncontacted peoples, an influenza outbreak wiped out roughly a fifth of the area's 1,500 indigenous people, before measles devastated them two or three years later.

Experts and advocates for remote aboriginal communities not just in Brazil, but also elsewhere around the world, say they fear that geographic remoteness, an inability to socially isolate and poor access to health care might mean the COVID-19 pandemic could further imperil the existence of groups that survived earlier outbreaks.  Read more >>
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Iran launches its first military satellite

April 22, 2020, 6:21 am
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Revolutionary Guard deployed a Ghased satellite carrier to put the device into space, a previously unheard-of system.

Wednesday's launch comes amid tensions between Tehran and Washington over the collapsing nuclear deal [Iran defence ministry via AP] 

Iran has announced it successfully launched the country's first military reconnaissance satellite after months of failures, a programme the United States alleges is a cover for missile development.

"The first satellite of the Islamic Republic of Iran has been successfully launched into orbit by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps [IRGC]," said the elite forces' official website on Wednesday.

It said the satellite - dubbed the Nour - was deployed from the Qassed two-stage launcher from the Markazi desert, a vast expanse in Iran's central plateau.

The satellite "orbited the Earth at 425km [264 miles]", said the website. "This action will be a great success and a new development in the field of space for Islamic Iran."  Read more >>
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Air pollution falls by unprecedented levels in major global cities during coronavirus lockdowns

April 22, 2020, 6:25 am
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By Helen Regan, CNN

(CNN) - Lockdowns restricting travel and industry imposed to halt the spread of coronavirus have resulted in unprecedented reductions in deadly air pollution around the world, new analysis shows.

Major cities that suffer from the world's worst air pollution have seen reductions of deadly particulate matter by up to 60% from the previous year, during a three-week lockdowns period.

Researchers from IQAir -- a global air quality information and tech company -- studied 10 major cities around the world which have relatively high numbers of coronavirus cases and Covid-19 lockdown measures.

The study compared levels of harmful microscopic particulate matter known as PM 2.5. The pollutant, which is smaller than 2.5 micrometers in diameter, is considered particularly dangerous as it can lodge deep into the lungs and pass into other organs and the bloodstream, causing serious health risks.  Read more >>
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Trump says he's instructed Navy to 'destroy' any Iranian gunboats harassing US ships

April 22, 2020, 6:29 am
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By Brooke Singman

President Trump said Wednesday that he's instructed the U.S. Navy to "shoot down and destroy" any Iranian gunboats harassing American ships, in the wake of a tense encounter in the Persian Gulf.

"I have instructed the United States Navy to shoot down and destroy any and all Iranian gunboats if they harass our ships at sea," Trump tweeted.  Read more >>
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