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One of Disneys most popular film franchises to evolve in the live-action realm has easily been Pirates of the Caribbean.

Today, the film franchise has a reason to celebrate because Pirates of the Caribbean just turned 18 and the films are still just as popular and relevant as they were 18 years ago! Perhaps even more so. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl was released on June 28, 2003, and when the film came out, Disney did not think that it would have much success.

This would be the first time a Disney attraction was converted into a movie, and Disney did not think that it would fare well at the box office. The movie was even discussed as something that would potentially go straight to DVD, and big wig actors like Robert De Niro did not want to attach themselves to the project in the assumption it would fail.

Of course, five films later, we now know that that was not the case whatsoever. The original films main characters were the infamous Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp), Will Turner (Orlando Bloom), and Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley). As the films went on, both Bloom and Knightley departed from the franchise leaving Depp as the main character.

Even though talk of Pirates of the Caribbean 6 starring Margot Robbie has been hushed with little to no public development, Pirates of the Caribbean is still in the spotlight as Johnny Depp has been fired from the franchise, which caused major ripples throughout the Pirates of the Caribbean fan community who love Depp as Jack Sparrow.

Johnny Depp lost a libel case against U.K. tabloid The Sun, who published an article painting Depp as a domestic abuser as noted by his ex-wife, Amber Heard. The two have an ongoing legal battle of $150 million that many are following. Still, it seems that although a verdict has not yet been made, Disney decided to distance themselves from the actor, despite fans petitioning for them to do otherwise.

So far, the five films in the Pirates franchise are:

With two more films in development, it seems that with or without Johnny Depp, Disney is continuing to helm the ship forward.

What do you think of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise?

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Qantas is currently halfway through a mammoth 17-hour journey from Brisbane to the Caribbean country of St. Lucia. The Boeing 787-9 is carrying the Australian mens cricket team for their upcoming series against the West Indies. Lets find out about this flight.

First spotted by Airline Secrets, the Australian mens cricket team has chartered one of Qantas 787s to transport the team to Vieux Fort, St. Lucia. Flight QF6079 departed Brisbane Airport today at 13:26 local time for the lengthy 16,179-kilometre flight to the other side of the world in the Caribbean.

While the 787-9 boasts an impressive range of 14,498 kilometers when fully loaded, the light passenger and cargo load means that this longer flight can be made without a stop. Most of the flight spans over the South Pacific ocean before the aircraft enters South America and later, the Caribbean.

At the time of writing, the flight has completed has flown 8 hours and five minutes, completing over 8,400 kilometers. The flight is cruising at 39,000 feet as it flies over the Pacific.

In a few hours, the Dreamliner will enter South America over Ecuador and fly over Colombia and Venezuela before entering the Caribbean sea. The flight is expected to touch down at Vieux Fort Airport at 15:54 local time, 16 hours and 28 minutes after departing from Brisbane.

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As mentioned, the aircraft carrying the mens cricket team is one of Qantas Boeing 787-9s. This particular one is registered VH-ZNF and is 2.9-years-old, having been delivered new to Qantas in August 2018, according to ch-aviation.

Before this mammoth flight, the Dreamliner was flying transcontinental journeys between Perth and Brisbane. In early June, the plane completed a repatriation flight from New Delhi, bringing home hundreds of stranded citizens.

The plane has 236 seats onboard, with 42 in business class, 28 in premium economy, and 166 in economy. However, given only the players, coaches, and other staff are traveling, we can expect only the premium cabins to be packed on this service.

While Qantas widebody jets off to the Caribbean, the situation at home has become more complicated. A serious outbreak in Sydney has resulted in domestic border closures and a pause in the New Zealand travel bubble. Moreover, new local cases have cropped up in Brisbane, Darwin, and Perth in recent days, shrinking airline schedules massively.

The flare-up comes just a month after Melbourne went into similar lockdown conditions due to new cases. With most interstate travel now blocked off, airlines will have to cancel dozens of flights and deal with lower flight loads for at least the next few weeks.

The coming weeks will hopefully see cases come back under control and domestic travel resume. Until then, airlines are bracing themselves for more turbulence as the pandemic continues to hurt business.

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Key Escape, Ronald Cyrille (aka B. Bird), 2018, mixed-media, 32.5 x 8 x 14 inches. (Guadeloupe)

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. In 1964, French President Charles de Gaulle visited Martinique, Guadeloupe and French Guiana on official state business.

While he flew over the Caribbean, he described the islands as dust specks on the sea.

The quote illustrates both an otherwordly aerial view and a deep-seated hierarchical perspective of the region stemming from French colonization.

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Open at 516 ARTS, Dust Specks on the Sea: Contemporary Sculpture from the French Caribbean & Haiti aims to overturn that colonial bias with 27 works from the Caribbean archipelago.

Bananas Deluxe, Jean-Marc Hunt, 2013/2018, bananas, metal frame, (Guadeloupe) (Courtesy of 516 Arts)

Its very under recognized, even in the world landscape, curator Arden Sherman, director of the Hunter East Harlem Gallery at Hunter College, New York. These are citizens of France, they use Euros there, everybody speaks French.

This isnt folk art. Many of the artists studied at French universities, she added.

The French Caribbean includes the of two islands Guadeloupe and Martinique and the state of French Guiana. Haiti shares the island of Hispaniola with the Dominican Republic. In 1804, after more than a decade of slave-driven rebellion, Haiti gained independence.

These historic currents ripple throughout the exhibit.

Theres like this feeling of calm, of place-making in almost every work, Sherman said, whether its very apparent or abstract.

In a lot of the work from Haiti is nostalgia for that colonial past, she added.

Whos The Fool? How To Patch A Leaky Roof, (Kay Koule Twonpe Soley, Men Li Pa Twonpe Lapli), Michelle Lisa Polissaint & Najja Moon, 2018, Community Art Project

Guadeloupes Ronald Cyrilles (aka B. Bird) Key Escape (2018) is a mixed-media piece featuring a boat with cartoonish waving hands sporting hot pink nails. Run aground on Guadeloupean sand, green moss-like material fills the crafts interior, affirming its uselessness as a vessel. The work and its title recall the transatlantic slave trade.

Merchants kidnapped millions of Africans, forcing them to the Caribbean and elsewhere, where they were enslaved on British and French plantations.

Julie Bessards The Wings could represent a bird or an angel. The shadow on the wall behind it dances in a contrast between darkness and light.

Theres definitely the feeling of flying away or leaving, Sherman said. Her work is very gestural and colorful.

Made of industrial material, when lit by a spotlight, it reflects and redirects light, casting a shadowy presence. For Bessard, wings are a symbol of rebirth.

The Wings, Julie Bessard, 2008, straw, staples and copper, 59 x 28.75 x 11 inches. (Martinique)

Jean-Marc Hunts Bananas Deluxe (2013-2018) is a chandelier dangling bananas instead of crystals.

The real bananas are meant to rot during the course of the show, Sherman said.

The piece references the 1939 Billie Holiday anti-lynching yowl Strange Fruit, as well as the skirt Josephine Baker wore when she was a 1927 Paris sensation at the height of French colonialism.

Viewers may also read the bananas as symbols of lust, the wealth of imperialism, and the vanity that grew out of Caribbean exoticism in postcolonial conditions.

Ogu Feraille, Edouard Duval-Carri, 2015, (Ogou scrap), tinted fiberglass, 50 x 20 inches.

Edouard Duval-Carris tinted fiberglass Ogu Feraille (2015) speaks to the complexities of the Caribbean diaspora with a focus on Miamis Haitian community.

That is the head of one of the Haitian gods; the god of steel and war, Sherman said. The Haitian artists tend to give tribute to their culture. (The piece) is really big and it glows really bright.

Colonialism is a common thread running throughout the exhibit.

Its undeniable, Sherman said. All of these artists are of color and theyre all descendants of a very complicated history.

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For Deury Corniel, every day starts with a complete mental reset, but the same simple determination to take every trick to the next level and become the best kitesurfer in the world.

The 21-year-old from the Dominican Republic loves his sport so much he knows that as soon as he gets in the water, that's it for the day. That's why those moments on the beach in the early morning are key to an approach that's all about preparing himself mentally and physically, so he can push himself to the limit.

Cabarete is kitesufing paradise and Corniel makes the most of his backyard

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"I get up early, check out the weather and the wind, I do yoga, or go for a walk or run," he explains. "Then, I do some body training and only then do I train in the water. You need this moment to start the day with a fresh head, to start from zero. Every day is a new day for me. The bottom line is that I do kitesurfing and I'm going to do it better.

"Everything plays a role. Your mind is what takes control. When you're well, mentally and physically, you need a moment to relax, to relax your muscles. It's an extreme sport, with a lot of abrupt movements, so in this moment you don't think very much. You just listen to the water, the sand, the wind you are calm. It's your moment."

After a long break, Corniel returned to competition recently at the Freestyle World Cup in Tarifa, Spain. His training routines have helped him to avoid injuries and stay focused on his ambition to be the best in the business.

Big air in 'La Boca'

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He's got a straightforward daily plan at his home in Cabarete, one of the most popular surfing spots in the Caribbean. He has his own gym in the backyard of his house: a set of weights, a mirror, a mat and a rope with a bar hanging from a branch of a tree. It's simple, but it works.

"You need to be in good shape, not too heavy and you need to feel good with yourself," he says. "Each trick has its own discipline and you need to train to prevent injuries."

All day, everyday is Corniel's approach to his craft

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After hes got his head clear and worked on his body, it's time for Corniel to grab his kite and board, ride the waves and try out new tricks. No schedule, no rush, just until he gets tired which could take a long time.

"I dont get tired of kitesurfing, I could do it for hours and hours every day," he says. It helps if he's in the water with friends, a situation that encourages him to push harder and try out different things.

"There's a lot of competition among riders and when you're training with someone else and they do a trick, you want to do it too, but perform it better. And you keep trying. This is a big feeling one of the most enjoyable things in life."

Corniel creates kitesurf perfection at 'La Boca'

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Corniel pushes the boundaries every day, with his eyes firmly on getting 10s from the judges in competition. He knows that level of commitment just wouldn't be possible if he didn't have passion for the sport and where he practises it.

"Kitesurfing is my job, my ideal sport and my passion," he says simply. "To be with my kite in good weather and constant wind is the best sensation there is."

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The La Soufrire volcano on St. Vincent started erupting April 9, blanketing the island in ash and soot. Eruptions continued to plague the island nation for some time, forcing thousands out of their homes, according to Town & Country's Leena Kim.

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The threat from the volcano further endangered one of the island's native birds, the St. Vincent Parrot, which has a population of as little as 500, according to the zoo. The eruption came on the heels of the bird's mating season, with countless young chicks expected to have been hatched right as the eruptions began.

Back in the 1970s, zoo staff successfully bred the St. Vincent Parrot in captivity to help boost its population and has been active in helping the species ever since.

So naturally, when the volcano erupted months ago, zoo staff reached out to the St. Vincent Forestry Department to give support in any way they could. Workers on the island had already placed special feeders around the island to help the birds but fear great numbers might be lost.

"We had to act fast to find out how we could help," senior director of wildlife conservation Renee Bumpus said in a blog post. "It was difficult to see how many people were evacuating."

Bumpus had worked with members of the St. Vincent Forestry Department in the past and called to offer help. In doing so, the zoo offered guidance on best practices for protecting the birds and virtual seminars for forestry personnel.

They've spotted a few chicks already and hope to find more, according to the zoo.

Their conservation efforts are funded each time someone visits the zoo. Maybe it's time for a family trip to help protect the St. Vincent Parrot.

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No fear of evil curses, says you?

This is one of those moments when you ask wow, is this really happening? Sea of Thieves, a pirate action-adventure game by developer Rare Limited, always was kind of the kindred spirit of Pirates of the Caribbean. Now, the two are crossing over with Sea of Thieves: A Pirates Life, and theres a lot for fans of the game, Pirates films, and the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction to love. In fact, this free addition to Sea of Thieves is essentially an eight-hour playable Pirates of the Caribbean movie with more than a smattering of Disneylands original attraction blended in.

Boasting three years of continuous content updates and 20 million players, Sea of Thieves has been a massive success for Rare. Ive been playing since the game was in beta, and when Rare says there has never been a better time to get into Sea of Thieves, they really mean it.Seriously, I cannot put down A Pirates Life, which is very bad my pirate runs on grog, but I run on sleep.

Lets set the tone with a little music and dive down deep, to the depths of the Sea of Thieves:

A Pirates Life isnt just adding Captain Jack Sparrow to an already existing game, nor is it just a Pirates of the Caribbean add-on. This is a full-sized story update consisting of five Tall Tales to explore. I really mean eight hours. Im surprised to see this as a free update to a game that retails at a comparatively cheap $40. Heck, you can play the whole story for $1 if you sign up for a trial of Xbox Game Pass.

The tone, humor, and fantastical nature of Sea of Thieves is a perfect fit for a little Pirates of the Caribbean infusion. Authentic to the Pirates of the Caribbean, while staying true to the Sea of Thieves is how VP of Disney & Pixar games, Luigi Priore put it.

Disneyland fans will be delighted to know that the entire first Tall Tale is essentially an homage to the original attraction. From the moment you enter the Sea of the Damned, the nostalgia fountain is turned on. A Ghostly Parrot appears, speaking the lines of the parrot at the entrance of the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction.

Soon after, a scene full of the dead in rowboats, holding lanterns; very reminiscent of At Worlds Ends departure from Davy Jones Locker. Finally, eerie dialogue, actually the exact audio that the skull speaks before the first drop, plays as spectral ships with no crew sail past.

Ye come seeking adventure in salty old pirates eh?

Coming ashore, more familiar lines echo across the stone of the caves.

Dead men tell no tales.

Thats because its literally the attraction dialogue.

Who knows when that evil curse will strike the greedy beholders of this bewitched treasure?

The caves play out much the same as the ride, full of greedy skeletons, as you follow the ghosts of a long-dead crew who didbehold the cursed treasure. You can imagine what happened to them.

All the while, Rare has put together rather special renditions of both the Pirates of the Caribbean overture and Yo Ho, a Pirates Life for Me that plays behind the action. It fits so well that if you didnt know the attraction tune, youd swear it was a Rare original.

Of course, the original versions are inserted in clever places, like the tavern in Sailors Grave. The classic version of Yo Ho, a Pirates Life for Me plays as the ghosts of a pirate crew act like animatronics, firing their flintlocks at each other and singing drunkenly.

Sea of Thieves music was so good already that Rare has intertwined their own tracks with the Pirates ones with spectacular results. For example, sailing through the bayou has a delightfully spooky track that mixes a slow banjo version of Yo Ho, a Pirates Life for Me and Sea of Thieves own shanties like Bosun Bill. An album release really is in order (you can listen to some in the video down below).

Pirates film fans will love the frantic climax to the first Tall Tale. After rescuing Jack Sparrow (who is offering a familiar dog with keys in its mouth a bone) from the Ferrymans brig, a thrilling high-speed naval battle between the Flying Dutchman and the Ferry of the Damned breaks out.

Davy Jones has his own dark plans for the glowing key that got Jack locked up in the brig. These big set pieces are new for the game, epic in scale just like Pirates of the Caribbean. Rare really brought the charm of Pirates, both the ride and the film series, to the Sea of Thieves, but have done so in a way that weaves the two IPs together.

The third Tall Tale, Captains of the Damned is quite faithfully delving into Captain Jack Sparrows past escapades; literally playing through idealized versions of the film, starting with the meeting with Tia Dalma in the bayou.

In the gruesome mass hanging scene at the beginning of Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End, the pirates lined up for execution all sing Hoist the Colours. When entering the prison fort, the skeletal remains of all those pirates are still stuck in their cages as ghostly voices chant Yo-ho, haul together. Hoist the colors high. Its quite haunting how well Rare has mixed the film scenes in with their storyline; this readies you quite well for a big battle with Barbossas crew on the beach.

The centerpiece for this tale is the raid on Isla Tesoro, which you might recognize as the siege scene on the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction. Venturing through the town in this way and seeing vignettes of the attraction sceneswell, theres just no other way to experience the Disneyland attraction quite like this.

The whole town has been realized and the developers have gone out of their way to let you explore the show scenes.

All the major scenes are present and feel just like the ride, again including the original attraction audio. Whats great is you can just stand and watch, theres nothing pushing you along, its pure visual storytelling and fan service.

Of course, Jack Sparrow is there, the point of being here is to find him. Hes hiding where you expect, but he sneaks away when you approach. Its sort of interesting to watch Sparrow fill in the gaps from the ride, like actually stealing the keys from his barrel hiding place.

You suspect he does it on the ride because how else does he get into the treasury? Well, now you get to watch him do it and stumble out of the barrel.

Getting to walk around the town and then through the fort itself adds quite a lot of perspective to the classic attraction this is based on.

Escaping Isla Tesoro, your pursuers burn down the town!

Overall, Im impressed. Its everything I wanted in a playable version of Pirates of the Caribbean.

If youre feeling a bit nostalgic after that, the prison dog with the keys is actually available as a pet through the Pirate Emporium.

While you can earn many cosmetic items just by playing the game, the Emporium has some interesting bits, like the dog, outfits of the Black Pearl crew, and Black Pearl themed cosmetics for your ship.

I was initially a little hesitant to recommend Sea of Thieves to the general audience here at MiceChat. You see, Ive sailed with many friends, and this can be a frustrating game initially because, well, other players are pirates. Pirates will shoot you, sink your ship, and steal your treasure because theyre pirates. If youre new to the game, I recommend checking out the Pirate Academy to learn the mechanics. Fortunately, some (not all) of the tales do take you outside the Sea of Thieves, thus allowing you to avoid other players for a time. So, make no mistake about it, this IS a game I think is well worth the time of learning.

Ive covered a few references, but to truly appreciate them, Ive put together a cinematic look at the first and third Tall Tales intercut with a few images from the attraction for comparison. Ive also tried not to spoil too much of the story for those who still want to play through it, but be aware this may spoil some of the fun surprises but I know many of you will want to see more, so here you go:

Are you ready to rescue Captain Jack Sparrow and save the pirates way of life in the Sea of Thieves? A Pirates Life is available as a free update to Sea of Thieves now, all you need is a copy of the original game:

Its available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam or the Microsoft Store. To get you started, theres a 33% discount on Steam until July 8th. Sea of Thieves is also included in Xbox Game Pass(Xbox and PC), meaning you could get up and running for only $1. For that price, I highly recommend giving A Pirates Life a go, its a must-play.

The A Pirates Life add-on is not only the most fun Ive had with Sea of Thieves since it released, but its also the most fun Ive had with the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise since Curse of the Black Pearl. Lets hear from you, have you played Sea of Thieves? Would you want to give it a try now? Let us know in the comments below.

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On this Tuesday, June 22, episode of Sundial

COVID Spike In Florida Nursing Homes

COVID-19 cases in Florida nursing homes are on the rise, according to a new report from AARP.

From April to May, the organization found the number of new resident COVID cases in Florida facilities went up to 19% thats almost double the national average. Half of all facilities statewide reported at least one new case.

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There's often a lot of confusion among families about what exactly is required and how their loved ones' facilities are interpreting those guidelines, said Hannah Critchfield, a reporter with the Tampa Bay Times covering aging communities.

While the country is racing towards 70% immunization on or around July 4, many nursing home staff members and residents still havent gotten their shots.

Florida is among the worst in the country in terms of vaccination percentages, both of nursing home residents and staff. We have less than half of Florida nursing home staff who are vaccinated, about 43%, said Jeff Johnson, the state director for AARP Florida. So it's pretty easy for them to pick up this coronavirus whether it's the Delta variant or one of the others and bring it into a facility.

COVID Spike In Florida Nursing Homes

Magic At The Caribbean Museum

The only Caribbean museum in the U.S. opened in Broward County during the pandemic.

Its the first of its kind to bring different Caribbean nations and cultures together under one roof.

What we've done is taken this full history of the entire Caribbean, starting from the indigenous peoples. When Columbus got here and the Europeans, they called it the new world. And there were people here already," said Calibe Thompson, the co-founder and executive director of Island SPACE Caribbean Museum. "So we kind of chuckle when we hear that it was discovered because there were already people here."

The museum highlights Indigenous people like the Tainos colonialism, emancipation, government and entertainment in the region.

Michael Sean Harris is the musical director for the museums upcoming Magic at the Museum event happening in-person and online on Sunday.

He worked on an exclusive song recording with popular Caribbean artists, such as Marcia Griffiths and Willie Stewart, among others.

Magic At The Caribbean Museum

Liborio

The Third Horizon Film Festival celebrates Caribbean culture and it's back for its fifth year. It's the first time the festival will be broadcasting to a global audience through virtual and in-person screenings in Miami.

One of the feature films this year is called "Liborio." It's set in the Dominican Republic in the 1920s and follows its main character, a prophet, as he inspires people to move to the mountains and follow their dreams to be more free.

Then U.S. Marines threatened to disband the community.

The myth said that he never dies. In fact, until today, there are a lot of people who believe that Liborio is still alive and inspiring a lot of people not to be fighting, but to be [healed] and to and to unite, said Nino Martinez Sosa, the director of the film.

Jason Fitzroy Jeffers, the co-director of the Third Horizon Film Festival also joined Sundial for the discussion.

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Now that many Caribbean islands have reopened their borders to US travelers*, there will undoubtedly be a surge of Americans seeking white sand beaches, sparkling turquoise waters and the laid-back tranquility of a luxurious island getaway.

While the pandemic restricted our ability to travel freely, many of us have also missed the simple pleasure of dining out. The massive disruption to the global tourism industry forced restaurants to adapt to new realities. Fortunately, all across the Caribbean, travelers can now dine safely and comfortably.

In recent years, several highly acclaimed chefs from around the world have opened restaurants on popular island destinationsmarrying their signature style and trademark cuisine with all the diverse flavors, locally grown produce, and bounty of fresh seafood that the Caribbean is famous for. The result? Some incredibly unique dining experiences that you wont want to miss on your next trip to paradise.

Here are seven exceptional island eateries helmed by celebrity chefs that are open to American tourists (a few even debuted during the pandemic). The summer of hedonism is callinggo forth and indulge (safely, of course).

(*in some cases, there may be entry requirements based on the destination)

Photo: courtesy Michael Pisarri

In March 2021, a new concept led by superstar chef Daniel Boulud was introduced at Rosewood Baha Mar in Nassau. With sister restaurants in Palm Beach, Toronto and The Berkshires, Caf Boulud offers upscale traditional French cuisine in a sophisticated settingcoupled with the warm, approachable hospitality of a neighborhood caf. Chef Boulud worked closely with area producers, fishermen and suppliers to develop the unique menu, ensuring the offerings accurately reflect the Bahamian destination and match the seasonality of the Caribbean. Guests can expect some of the more popular dishes found at Bouluds other esteemed restaurants, along with locally grown vegetables and supremely fresh seafood such as rock lobster, conch ceviche, salt fish and red snapper.

Photo: courtesy NaCl

The Caribbeans first restaurant from Best of the Best winner Edward Lee is inspired by one of lifes most fundamental building blocks: NaCl (the chemical abbreviation for salt). Located within the lavish Hodges Bay Resort Antigua, this fine dining stunner delivers technique-driven dishes that are exquisite in both taste and presentation. Lee, a former Top Chef-testant and nine-time James Beard Award nominee, serves an inventive dinner menu featuring high-end cuts of prime aged meat and the freshest seafood infused with global flavors, local produce and Caribbean spices. To complement your meal, try a recommendation from the resident rum sommelier or one of the expert mixologists behind the bar.

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Eighth-generation Italian master butcher, Dario Cecchini, opened this sophisticated steakhouselocated next to the SLS Baha Mar resortthat showcases some of the finest cuts of meat in the world. The celebrity meat maestro (also known for his larger-than-life personality) sources steaks directly from farmers in the most prominent localesincluding Catalonia, Spain, and his hometown in Tuscany. Here, meats are dry rubbed with Cecchinis signature sea salt blend, cooked on a charcoal grill to fully express the flavor profiles and served tableside. Specialties include Chianti Wagyu beef tartare (with truffle aioli, watercress, and quail egg yolk), a 32-ounce 21-day dry aged Angus Tuscan porterhouse and a 54-ounce wood grilled and boiled Wagyu Tomahawk. With a focus on top quality and all-natural ingredients, Carna also offers fresh seafood, seasonal vegetables and an extensive international wine list.

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Michelin-starred chef Jos Andrss newest fine dining eatery at The Cove in Atlantis offers a premium selection of responsibly sourced seafood that creatively pays homage to traditional Bahamian cuisine and the ocean surrounding the islands.

Celebrated for his humanitarian efforts as much as his culinary prowess, Andrss menu underscores the resorts dedication to protecting the ocean. Spotlighting sustainability, the restaurants signature dish is fried local lionfisha species that tastes divine, yet has been severely damaging to Bahamian coral reefs. Andrsalso an avid fisherman and deep sea diveris committed to hunting this invasive fish to help the reefs and marine life continue to flourish. Additionally, a portion of the cost from this dish will be donated to the Atlantis Blue Project Foundation, the resorts non-profit organization dedicated to saving marine species and their extraordinary habitats. Fish will officially reopen on June 18th exclusively for dinner with a newly appointed executive chef working in collaboration with Andrs.

Photo: courtesy Jeanne Le Menn

Following a major two-year renovation and rebuilding in the wake of Hurricane Irma, Eden Rock at St. Barths emerged more glamorous than ever. Sand Bar is at the culinary heart of this iconic resort, featuring a laid-back island vibe and refined cuisine masterminded by Michelin-starred chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. A range of gourmet dishesincluding exotic salads, homemade whole-wheat pizzas, fresh local seafood and inspired interpretations of classicsare offered for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Representing St Barths unique character, the restaurant overlooks the beautiful Baie de St. Jeana picturesque setting to savor a meal or sip a refreshing beverage while taking in stunning seaside views.

Photo: courtesy Nobu

Global culinary icon Nobu Matsuhisas famed restaurant, Nobu, is one of the finest dining establishments in the Caribbean, located at Atlantis Paradise Island. Nobu devotees can expect the beloved restaurant empires trademark gourmet Japanese fare, but with Bahamian twists and local ingredients that are unique to this locationeverything from roasted Bahamian lobster and wood-fired Wagyu beef to cracked conch and Nobu-style ceviche. Executive chef Felice Rubio (who has worked with Nobu all over the world) even created a Nobu at Atlantis riff on traditional fish and chips made with native lionfish and specialty seasonings to complement the Asian flavors. Pro tip: Take a tour of Nobus hidden jewel (the sake cellar) and try the brand new housemade sakes with a Bahamian spininfused with pineapple or mixed berries and steeped for several days.

Photo: courtesy Marcus at Baha Mar Fish + Chop House

Six-time James Beard Award-winning chef Marcus Samuelsson is upping the ante on Baha Mars already impressive culinary lineup. Debuting on July 12th, Marcus at Baha Mar Fish + Chop House will celebrate Samuelssons deep-rooted passion for exploring flavorsfrom sourcing the freshest local ingredients and Bahamian seafood to sharing his creative takes on comfort food classics. Spirited signature dishes include an extensive selection of locally caught fishraw and curedalong with several preparations of conch, the national dish of The Bahamas. Work from prominent Bahamian artists is displayed throughout the vibrant dining room and a rooftop cocktail bar, Marcus Up Top, will feature live nightly entertainment from local DJs and musicians set against spectacular sunset viewsa truly special day-to-night dining destination.

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One of the Disturbances, Invest 95-L near the African coast, has a 30 percent chance of developing into a tropical depression.

The National Hurricane Center is busy Saturday evening tracking two disturbances in the Atlantic, including a disturbance off the coast of Africa that could move into the Caribbean next week.

Neither disturbance has a high chance of strengthening over the next five days, but Invest 95-L (Disturbance 1 near Africa) has a 20 percent chance of forming into a tropical depression in the next two days, and a 30 percent chance of development in the next five days.

If Invest 95-L does develop into a tropical depression, models show it could move into the Caribbean or turn north and continue through the Atlantic. However, forecast models have not yet been consistent.

Invest 95-L will also encounter some dry air, which could make it difficult for the storm to develop.

The disturbances are currently about 400 miles south-southwest of the Cabo Verde Island, moving west at 15-20 mph.

The other area being watched is Disturbance 2, which is located a couple of hundred miles north of Bermuda.

This system is moving westward at 10-15 mph and has just a 10-percent chance of further development.

The NHC says the disturbance is producing a broad area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms, but some slow development could occur while the system moves west.

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Join us for the launchof the Caribbean Public Health Law Forum on Wednesday, 30 June 2021, from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm (Barbados time).

The Caribbean Public Health Law Forum ('the Forum') is being jointly convened by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the Caribbean Court of Justice Academy for Law (CAFL), as the Caribbeans first virtual network of Government officials, attorneys-at-law, public health personnel and other distinguished professionals, focused on the use of law to tackle public health challenges, notably noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and their risk factors.

In this official virtual launch of the Forum,members representing various regional and subregional organizations in health and/or law, civil society organizations , academia and Member States will discuss the significance of the Forum and its expected outcomes.

In the Caribbean, NCDs such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer and chronic respiratory diseases, along with their four shared risk factors of tobacco use, harmful use of alcohol, unhealthy diet and physical inactivity, remain leading causes of mortality, morbidity and disability. Law has been identified, both internationally and regionally in several mandates, as having a central role to play in addressing NCDs and their risk factors. The Forum is expected to accelerate implementation of public health measures which require legal and regulatory action, and enhance knowledge-sharing, capacity-building and cooperation across the Caribbean. Ultimately, the Forum envisages the emergence of a regional culture of using law to address public health issues.

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