As Paul Harvey used to say, "And now for the rest of the story."
The headline and lead in to the article gives the impression of a family living like Swiss Family Robinson on some uninhabited island and that they are completely isolated from the world. Throughout the article the implication is they were doing something illegal or wrong. It is true that the Bahamian government did restrict travel between islands and did close the borders, however, it was the US Embassy that advised US citizens to leave. Delos arrived in the islands before the border was closed and properly cleared customs.
Delos was not the only boat in the anchorage,
Calico Skies was there, an Australian couple on a Catamaran was there, and a couple of other boats. Once the borders were closed, the boats there decided to quarantine in place. They formed a small community and established a "Yacht Club" on the beach where they would socialize with other cruisers who passed through. "Membership" in the club required a 14 day quarantine on their boat before they could join the group.
The Bahamian authorities were well aware of the group's presence. There was a small outpost on the island they were anchored near and the 3 young men stationed there would check on the group periodically. The group was also receiving supplies shipped in from Nassau on the weekly mailboat. When I last spoke with Bill and Grace on Calico Skies (and Brian and Karin from Delos) in mid May, they were concerned about their cruising permits, hurricane season, and quarantining. They were seeking permission to extend their cruising permits.
Earlier this week they left the Bahamas headed ultimately to Annapolis. Grace is on Delos helping out with sailing and taking care of Sierra while Bill is single handing back.
I'm sure the story of their quarantine in the Ragged Island will be shown on their YouTube channel, however, like most YouTubers, the videos are not in real time and are delayed about 2-3 months.
Perhaps a better title to this thread would have been Incomplete Misleading News, but would it have gotten your attention?