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Power outage leaves family scrambling to aid sick aunt

tribune242 · bahamas · north america

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.

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