Animals/Pets
Did deadly snake kill her cat
May 14, 2018
A DEAD cat with bite marks near its abdomen has raised suspicions that a non-indigenous, poisonous snake could be lurking in north-west New Providence...
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Dog Day Afternoon at Claridge Primary
May 09, 2018
A Grade 2 student at Claridge Primary shows eagerness to answer question about pet wellness during a visit to the Nassau school by a local representative of the Washington, D.C.-based Pet Food Institute and BAARK, Bahamas Alliance for Animals Rights and Kindness, a non-profit organization run entirely by volunteers...
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Bones Babes Reel Them In 2018
April 19, 2018
The highly anticipated Bahamas Rotary Tuna Classic returned in grand style last weekend, as teams of fishing enthusiasts took to the high seas for two days of friendly competition. Now in its sixteenth year, the 2018 Tuna Tournament saw thirteen teams from around the country, battle it out in various categories including largest dolphin, Mahi Mahi and tuna and then the coveted Grand Slam...
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Help catch killer pit bull's owner
April 03, 2018
THE Bahamas Humane Society is offering a $3,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the man who filmed and encouraged a dog to kill a smaller dog...
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Magistrates Ruling on Turtle Killer Was Too Lenient
March 14, 2018
The Bahamas National Trust condemns the killing of the sea turtle in Grand Bahama. We commend the officers of the various agencies who coordinated the arrest of the three people responsible for the capture and brutal slaughter of a loggerhead turtle last week in Grand Bahama...
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"Strutt (your Mutt) in the name of Love"
March 08, 2018
In honor of Humane Society International’s World Spay Day Baark! hosted its 6th ‘Strut your Mutt’ Walk-A-Thon event on Sunday February 25th at Goodman’s Bay, for both two and four-legged participants...
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Turtle slaughter: three held
March 08, 2018
POLICE have arrested three people - two men and a woman - in connection with the brutal killing of a Loggerhead turtle on Grand Bahama...
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Hunt for turtle's hammer killer
March 07, 2018
A VIDEO circulating on social media showing a man brutally killing a sea turtle, believed to be in The Bahamas, is drawing outrage from animal activists and calls for a Royal Bahamas Police Force investigation...
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Turkey Vulture Spotted in Nassau, and Other Bird Counting Results
January 18, 2018
Clad head to toe in warm clothes with woolly hats, socks, vests and stout walking shoes, 28 eager volunteers in five groups set off at sunrise on a recent Sunday morning to count birds, a globally recorded annual labour of love for the Audubon Society...
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Atlantis, Paradise Island's Animal Rescue Team Collaborates with Local and International Agencies to Return Manatee to the Wild Following On-Property Rehabilitation
January 15, 2018
Rescued marine mammal, dubbed “Manny,” returned to Spanish Wells, Bahamas, following three-month recovery at the resort’s Animal Rescue and Care Facility...
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Swimming Pigs Story Spawns Major Book Deal
January 08, 2018
Worldwide attraction coming to book stores in North America and Europe, published and distributed by Skyhorse Publishing in fall 2018
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Pet Food Institute offers tips on how to keep your pets safe and healthy this holiday season
December 11, 2017
For many families during the holiday season, dogs and cats are part of the festivities and may even receive a present. A pet’s health and safety are still important to consider while planning for holidays. The Pet Food Institute (PFI), which provides information...
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Operation Potcake 2017 Volunteers Needed
October 11, 2017
There will be a two day clinic held this month under the OP name. Volunteers are still needed, particularly in recovery!...
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Profitt's a Winner before Race even Starts
September 23, 2017
Animal Lover Viviane Wins Pet Food Institute’s Contest, Suit & Entry Fee for Potcakeman Triathlon...
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Bahamas Humane Society Adoption Special
August 08, 2017
Coming soon! Bingo Night! Tuesday, August 22nd, 7 p.m. at the Green Parrot...
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Crawfish Season OPEN-B.R.E.EF encourage persons to follow fishing regulations!
August 01, 2017
In preparation for the opening of the Crawfish season on August 1st...
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Former govt approved energy deal
May 16, 2017
Among its final acts as the Government of The Bahamas, Prime Minister Perry Christie revealed last night that his Cabinet approved a natural gas energy deal with a company days before the general election. Christie said if followed through the agreement would bring about more affordable and reliable power in The Bahamas...
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Pet Food Institute Expands Regional Reach to Teach Back-to-Back Grand Bahama, Trinidad Show
April 14, 2017
A dog may be man’s best friend, but in the Caribbean and Bahamas, a campaign is turning out to be dog’s best friend. The campaign is an education outreach by the Washington-based Pet Food Institute (PFI)...
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Crawfish Season CLOSED April 1st-July 31st, 2017
March 30, 2017
The Department of Marine Resources wishes to advise the general public that the closed season for the capturing of crawfish is the period April 1, 2017 to July 31, 2017 inclusive...
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Operators reject fears over surrey horse health
March 28, 2017
CARRIAGE operators in New Providence have dismissed concerns raised over the treatment of surrey horses around the country, claiming that improvements in sector regulations have ensured that best practices are adhered to...
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