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Climate change, pollution among challenges identified in assessment of 70 marine protected areas

THE Bahamas Project for Marine Conservation has completed assessments of 70 marine protected areas across the country, identifying climate change, pollution, funding and capacity among the recurring challenges facing their management.

North Eleuthera runway needs complete resurfacing

WESTERN Air flights to North Eleuthera remain suspended with no date for their return, as officials say the airport's runway has deteriorated beyond patching and needs to be resurfaced, work they hope can begin next week.

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Power outage leaves family scrambling to aid sick aunt

A PROLONGED power outage in Central New Providence forced a family to scramble for generator fuel yesterday to power an electric bed for their elderly, bedridden aunt, highlighting the strain extended outages are placing on vulnerable residents and their families.

Teen girl told police man choked, forced himself on her

A TEENAGE girl told police that a man she met on Facebook choked her before forcing himself on her at his home, a detective testified yesterday.

Woman accused of setting fire to apartment, leaving 40 homeless

A 41-YEAR-OLD woman was charged yesterday with starting the June fire that gutted an apartment building on Infant View Road and left about 40 people homeless.

Accused denies he indecently asssault a14-year-old girl

A 41-YEAR-OLD man has pleaded not guilty to indecently assaulting a 14-year-old girl last weekend.

Rahming calls for greater support for Urban Renewal workers

Minister of Urban Renewal and Community Relations Lisa Rahming has called for greater support for the employees delivering Urban Renewal services, arguing that workers cannot effectively care for vulnerable residents if they are struggling with challenges of their own.

BMES celebrates standout year of academic success

BISHOP Michael Eldon School (BMES) is celebrating a standout year of academic achievement after recording the top BJC and BGCSE results on Grand Bahama, with students producing strong performances across a wide range of subjects.