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Santa Paws Fundraiser On December 13

The Bermuda SPCA has teamed up with Brew to host a festive Santa Paws Fundraiser on Saturday [Dec 13] from 9.30am to 11.00am. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda SPCA is delighted to announce a holiday partnership with Brew, inviting the community to a special Santa Paws Fundraiser on Saturday, December 13th from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM. “Families are... Read more of this article

Red Fire Ants Info Session On December 11

The Department of Environment will host a free session on red imported fire ants on Thursday, December 11 at Bermuda College with expert Noel Tawatao. A Government spokesperson said, “The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is reminding residents about the free public information session on red imported fire ants taking place this... Read more of this article

Missing Dog In Warwick/Paget Area [Found]

[Updated] A family is seeking help locating their dog, Smokey, who went missing Saturday evening [Dec 6] from the Stowe Hill area. Smokey was reportedly seen being struck by a vehicle on Harbour Road but ran off. Dashboard footage later showed her running down Middle Road, past Fourways, and up Cobbs Hill, before she was lost from sight. On Sunday at... Read more of this article

Minister On Addressing Feral Chicken Problem

A new system will allow residents to report feral chicken activity, the Ministry is hiring two additional contractors and Government will begin a pilot programme allowing selected registered farmers to address feral chickens on their own properties, Minister of Public Works and Environment Jache Adams said in the House of Assembly. The Minister said,... Read more of this article

DENR To Host Fire Ant Info Session On Dec 11

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] is inviting the public to a free information session at Bermuda College next week in light of the recent discovery of red imported fire ants in Bermuda. A Government spokesperson said, “The lecture will take place on Thursday, 11 December, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in North Hall and... Read more of this article

‘Red Fire Ants’ Confirmed In Bermuda

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources [DENR] has confirmed the “presence of red imported fire ants [Solenopsis invicta] in Bermuda following a recent discovery in Hamilton Parish.” A Govetnment spokesperson said. “The finding was made by local plant pathologist Sam Fraser-Smith of PlantLab Ltd., who contacted DENR after... Read more of this article

Column: Horner On Climate, Dolphins & More

[Opinion column written by Patrice Horner] Hurricane Impact On Ocean Mammals Hurricanes are increasing in number, severity, and size as the ocean warm. The Tropics of the Atlantic Ocean posted an average of 80 degrees surface temperature this year which including Bermuda. The recent dual hurricanes Humberto and Imelda churned an estimated 320 thousand... Read more of this article

SPCA’s ‘Paws To The Park’ Set For October 26

The Bermuda SPCA will be hosting its Paws to the Park event on Sunday, October 26, from 9.00am to 12.00pm at the Botanical Gardens. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda SPCA invites the public to Paws to the Park on Sunday, October 26, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Botanical Gardens. Enjoy a morning filled with a scavenger hunt, dog games, a costume... Read more of this article

Two Iguanas Found Aboard Ships In Bermuda

Thanks to the “vigilance of the crew on both vessels” two iguanas that were discovered on ships docked in Bermuda this past summer were prevented from actually entering Bermuda. An article in Envirotalk, the quarterly newsletter of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, said, “This past summer two green iguanas were discovered... Read more of this article

PadsPass Launches Digital Pet Passport

PadsPass has officially launched the Digital Pet Passport, an app “designed to simplify the complex world of international pet travel.” A spokesperson said, “Travelling with pets just got easier. PadsPass, a Bermuda-based start-up, has officially launched the Digital Pet Passport, an innovative app designed to simplify the complex... Read more of this article

Dive Into Stingrays At Kids Hour This Saturday

BUEI invites families to join this Saturday [August 16], for a fun and educational Kids Hour exploring the fascinating world of stingrays through films, stories, and hands-on activities. A spokesperson said, “Join BUEI this Saturday, August 16th, at 11am or 2pm as we splash into the special world of stingrays as the focus for this month’s Kids... Read more of this article

MP Robin Tucker Urges Govt To Take Action

“This issue has dragged on for too long and the Government should be taking swift action to protect people and pets from dangerous dogs before something else tragic happens,” MP Robin Tucker said. Ms Tucker said, “On June 12 last year, in response to parliamentary questions in the Upper House, Senator Lindsay Simmons, who is also the Canine... Read more of this article

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