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Photos & Video: Brew Bermuda ‘Santa Paws’
Brew Bermuda hosted the “Santa Paws” event yesterday [Dec 16] allowing attendees to have their pets photographed with Santa, with proceeds benefiting the care of animals, bringing pet owners together to create holiday memories, all while supporting a good cause. Related Stories Brew “Santa Paws” Raises... Read more of this article
‘Santa Paws’ And ‘Fizz & Flowers’ Events
The Bermuda SPCA is encouraging people to attend the “Santa Paws” event on December 16th and the Fizz & Flowers event on Thursday, January 11th, A spokesperson said, “Please support our animals, who have been very good girls and boys this year! Here are some ways you can make a difference today. “”Here Comes Santa... Read more of this article
Video: ‘Scottie’ The Turtle Travels To Bermuda
A sea turtle found on a Nova Scotia beach in a “hypothermic and semi-comatose” state received care in Canada, and has now been transported to Bermuda to continue her recovery before being returned to the wild. The CBC reported, “An endangered green sea turtle found on a Nova Scotia beach has been revived and shipped back to warmer... Read more of this article
Wallpaper Wednesday: Glass Butterfly
The latest design in Bernews’ weekly Wallpaper Wednesday series features a red and green Bermuda flag glass butterfly. The design is available in two sizes; a Facebook profile cover image and also in a vertical format, ideally sized for use as a mobile phone wallpaper, WhatsApp status image or Instagram story. You can download both sizes below, and... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: SPCA’s ‘Paws To The Park’
‘Paws To The Park’ hosted by Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals [SPCA] was held this weekend, which featured “a family friendly, fun-filled, Halloween-themed walk around Riddell’s Bay where kids and animals can collect treats to fill their goody bags.” Related... Read more of this article
Unsuccessful Attempts To Find Turtle In Difficulty
On Monday morning [Sept 18] local officials received a report of a “turtle in difficulty observed tangled in debris and plastic line,” prompting the RBR Coast Guard to search the area to try and assist the turtle, however unfortunately they were unable to locate it. A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “Monday 18th September,... Read more of this article
Backyard Birds Commemorative Stamp Issue
The Philatelic Bureau of the Bermuda Post Office will be releasing a new commemorative stamp issue, “Backyard Birds” on Thursday, September 21, 2023. A Government spokesperson said, “Today, nine songbird species live in backyards across the Bermuda archipelago. Of these, seven were introduced by humans, while two species are indigenous to Bermuda,... Read more of this article
‘Pawsitively Purrfect’ Sales Donated To SPCA
JM Smucker and Butterfield & Vallis recently completed another cycle of their “Pawsitively Purrfect” campaign. A spokesperson said, “With the purchase of any JM Smucker pet food and pet snack product [including Milk Bone, Pup-Peroni, Canine Carry-Outs, Meow Mix and Kibbles’n Bits] at stores throughout Bermuda, a percentage of sales was... Read more of this article
BUEI ‘Kids Hour Saturday’ To Feature Octopus
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] revealed that the topic for the last Kids Hour Saturday of the year, taking place on September 16th, will feature Octopus. A spokesperson said, “‘Kids Hours Saturdays’ takes place every third Saturday of the month at 11am and 2pm respectively. [January – September] Each hour features the... Read more of this article
BAMZ Welcomes Three New Small Clawed Otters
The Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo [BAMZ] has announced the birth of three Asian small-clawed otters. A post on Facebook said, “The BAMZ is happy to announce the birth of three Asian small-clawed otters. Proud parents Raakshas and Zucchini gave birth to two boys and one girl recently. They will be on and off exhibit as they attend to their... Read more of this article
Skyport Introduces Wildlife Control Measure
Skyport has introduced an “advanced wildlife control measure” at the airport which “aims to mitigate bird-related safety hazards during critical flight operations such as landing and take-off.” A spokesperson said, “Skyport Facilities and Asset Management is delighted to announce the introduction of an advanced wildlife control... Read more of this article
BAMZ Opens ‘A Tale Of Two Islands’ Exhibit
“I’m delighted that Dr. Ian Walker and the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo [BAMZ] team working alongside the Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS], have created these exhibits to showcase the great stories behind some of Bermuda’s conservation projects and the people who have devoted so much time and energy to making them happen”, said Deputy Premier... Read more of this article
