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Rising sea levels have caused Panama to evacuate the residents of one of its islands. The inhabitants of the tiny Gardi Sugdub island off Panama's Caribbean coast are being relocated to the mainland. However, a Panamanian government official said some people are refusing to vacate their ancestral home. They will stay until the absolute last minute. Panama's government said Gardi Sugdub is a sign of things to come as more low-lying islands are under threat from being engulfed by the ocean. A recent study by Panama's Environment Ministry estimated the country would lose 2.01 per cent of its coastal territory to rising sea levels. It added that 38,000 people will need to be relocated at a cost of about $1.2 billion.

Gardi Sugdub has been home to the indigenous Guna people for generations. The overcrowded island is just 366 metres long and 137 metres wide, but was home to nearly 300 families. They relied on fishing and tourism to make a living. Islander Nadin Morales, 24, said: "We're a little sad…but the sea is sinking the island little by little." She added: "Lately, I've seen that climate change has had a major impact.…The tide comes to a level it didn't before, and the heat is unbearable." Ms Morales said she hopes her community will prosper in its new location. Her new home will be in a $12 million government development two kilometres from the port from which boats go to Gardi Sugdub.

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Cause Panama to evacuate the residents of one of its islands.

the tiny Gardi Sugdub island off Panama's Caribbean coast

vacate their ancestral home

until the absolute last minute

a sign of things to come as more low-lying islands are under threat from being engulfed by the ocean. 

for generations

The overcrowded island is just 366 metres long and 137 metres wide.

the sea is sinking the island little by little."

the heat is unbearable."

Her new home will be in a $12 million government development two kilometres from the port 

Reference : Breaking News English

1st January 2019

Despite all the bad and often depressing news that filled our televisions, newspapers, radios and news feeds in 2018, the year 2019 will be the best ever. Breaking News English reporters say it will be a particularly good year for the students of English. The reporters say the year will provide ample opportunities to refine and develop your listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. The new year's resolution of all learners of English and other languages should be to exploit the myriad of websites online dedicated to language learning.  Dedicating just 30 minutes a day will reap great rewards in developing vocabulary, fluency and comprehension skills.

There are other reasons that 2019 will prove to be the best ever. However, we all need to pull together and treat each other with love and respect. This year will be the year of good deeds and of helping those who are less fortunate than ourselves. It will also be a fantastic year for hobbies. Reporters say the stars in the sky are aligning to send positive vibes so that we all excel in our hobbies - both existing and new. Financially we all need to tighten our belts so we can weather whatever monetary storms the year throw up. And finally, we will all be health conscious and take better care of ourselves. Reporters urge us all to exercise more and eat more nutritious food.

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