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‘Paws To The Park’ To Take Place On Dec 15
The Bermuda SPCA has announced the return of its annual Paws to the Park event on Sunday, December 15 from 9.00am to 12.00pm. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda SPCA is excited to announce the return of its annual Paws to the Park event, proudly sponsored by BGA and Endsmeet Animal Hospital. Taking place on Sunday December 15th from 9:00 AM to 12:00... Read more of this article
Freshwater Crayfish Found In Devonshire Marsh
We apparently have some new residents on the island, as several freshwater crayfish were found in the Devonshire Marsh area. In a recent edition of the Envirotalk newsletter, Dr Mark Outerbridge said, “A novel species appears to have established itself on Bermuda, further adding to the list of non-native plants and animals who now call our island... Read more of this article
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
