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SPCA To Host Halloween Masquerade Ball
The Bermuda SPCA will hold its annual Halloween Masquerade Ball fundraiser on October 26 at Norwood. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals [SPCA] is thrilled to announce its annual Halloween Masquerade Ball fundraiser on October 26 at Norwood. This exciting event is crucial in raising the necessary... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Blessing Of Animals Ceremony
The Anglican Parish of St. George hosted the Blessing of the Animals ceremony at the Unfinished Church in St George’s yesterday [Oct 6]. The blessing of pets and animals is celebrated on October 4 or on a Sunday near that date; people all over the world celebrate the feast day of the Patron Saint of Animals, Saint Francis of Assisi. In remembrance... Read more of this article
Free Screening Of ‘Shark Country’ On October 1
The Ministry of Home Affairs announced its sponsorship of a free screening of “Shark Country” at the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] on Tuesday, October 1st from 7.00pm to 9.00pm at the Tradewinds Auditorium. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Home Affairs is proud to announce its sponsorship of a free screening... Read more of this article
DENR Responds To Spotted Lanternfly
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] responded to reports of ‘spotted lanternflies’ — an invasive insect species — discovered aboard two cruise ships, with DENR noting that “both ships fully cooperated with DENR’s protocols, ensuring the effective elimination of the invasive pest.” A Government... Read more of this article
Record-Breaking 2024 Nesting Season
In collaboration with Nonsuch Expeditions, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] said they are :delighted to announce the successful conclusion of the 2024 nesting season for the Bermuda Petrel, also known as the Cahow.” “Although we fell just short of the 2021 record of 78 fledged chicks, with 76 this year throughout... Read more of this article
Nonsuch Expeditions Receives $25K Award
The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund [MBZF] has awarded Nonsuch Expeditions a $25,000 Chairman’s Award for their ongoing work on Nonsuch Island including conserving the endangered Bermuda petrel. A spokesperson said, “At the wrap up of another record-breaking nesting season for the critically endangered, red-listed Bermuda petrel,... Read more of this article
Appeal To Locate Missing Cat ‘Cinnamon’
The owner of a cat named Cinnamon is appealing for assistance in locating their pet, which went missing in the Tee Street area on Tuesday, June 18. A missing poster says, “Cinnamon went missing in the Tee Street area on Tuesday, June 18. She is a small ginger cat with sores on her head. She is very scared and has never been away from home [she lives... Read more of this article
BUEI & Audubon Society To Host Cahow Lecture
In collaboration with the Bermuda Audubon Society, the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] will be hosting a new ‘BUEI Talks’ presentation A spokesperson said, “This lecture, titled “Return of the Cahow: New Research Unveils the Mysteries of Bermuda’s National Bird,” will be held on Thursday, June 27th from 7:30pm to 8:30pm. “The... Read more of this article
Senator: ‘Public Have Seen Very Little Action’
“I am hopeful that in the coming weeks we will finally get some movement on this critical issue before another person or beloved pet is attacked by an out-of-control dog,” Opposition Senate Leader Robin Tucker said. Senator Tucker said, “Last Wednesday in the Senate, the Junior Minister of Home Affairs, Senator Lindsay Simmons, responded... Read more of this article
New US CDC Measures For Dogs Effective Aug 1
The Ministry of Home Affairs advised the public that effective August 1, 2024, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC] will implement new border protection measures to reduce the risk of rabies-infected dogs entering the USA. A Government spokesperson said, “The USA continues to view Bermuda as a low-risk jurisdiction,... Read more of this article
BUEI To Feature Frogfish At Kids Hour Event
The mystifying Frog Fish will be the focus for The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute’s [BUEI] ‘Kids Hour Saturdays’ on June 15th. A spokesperson said, “Kids Hours Saturdays’ [KHS] takes place every third Saturday of the month at 11am and 2pm respectively. Each hour features the screening of short films followed by a book reading... Read more of this article
SPCA Urges Pet Owners To Ensure Pet Safety
As the summer season continues, the Bermuda SPCA is reminding pet owners about the importance of keeping their pets safe during outdoor activities. A spokesperson said, “With the heat and increased outdoor time, pets face various risks such as heatstroke, dehydration, and paw pad burns.” “Tips for Keeping Pets Safe: Hydration: Always... Read more of this article
