St. Nicholas University Champions Diversity in Caribbean Veterinary Medicine

St. Nicholas University School of Veterinary Medicine (SNU) is implementing a targeted initiative to increase diversity within the veterinary profession in the Caribbean, focusing on attracting and supporting students from the Caricom region. This effort addresses a documented and drastic lack of diversity in the regional field, where Caribbean, Black, and Minority individuals – often from lower...

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BAMSI Brings in Purebred animals

IN A STRATEGIC MOVE to boost the genetic quality of livestock available in the country, the Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) recently collaborated with the Department of Agriculture to acquire purebred small ruminants (sheep and goats). The initiative is part of BAMSI's broader breeding programme to inject quality genetics into the local livestock population. Shedding light...

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Official Opening of BAMSI Piggery Unit

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism Chester Cooper recently attended the official opening of the Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute’s (BAMSI) Piggery Unit in North Andros. Highlighting the role of BAMSI in the national push for greater levels of food security, the Deputy Prime Minister said the groundbreaking facility, which is expected to support student learning in swin...

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BAMSI turns to genetics to improve meat quality in Bahamas

The Bahamas Agriculture & Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) has begun its genetics program to improve the size of its small ruminant herds (sheep and goats), as well as improve the herds' genetic quality, BAMSI said in a statement yesterday. BAMSI's veterinarian Dr. Mark Butler said in the statement that improving the herds' genetic quality will lead ...
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No evidence swimming pigs mistreated, officials say

Officials who investigated Celebrity Eco Tours, a tour company located at Crystal Beach off Deadman's Reef, for possible animal cruelty after claims in a TikTok video of its swimming pig tour circulated on social media last week, found no evidence of animal mistreatment, according to General Manager of the Grand Bahama Ministry of Tourism office Nuvolari Chootosingh.

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Soraya Halkitis is UWC bound

Soraya Halkitis was looking forward to attending university and veterinary school - that was until her brother Kiran Halkitis spoke to her about the advantages and benefits she would get taking time out to go the United World College (UWC) route. After his talk combined with her research, Soraya, 16, decided to apply for UWC ...
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Three keys to thriving in your career

Thriving at your job is important for several reasons. Thriving in the work you do has a positive impact on your well-being and satisfaction. You are less likely to experience burnout, stress, and other negative effects of work. You will likely feel energized, fulfilled, and motivated to continue performing at a high level. Thriving in ...
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So hot it's a record-breaker

SCORCHING weather sent The Bahamas to a record heat index on Saturday, with Chief Meteorological Officer Patricia Weeks warning that the heat would worsen.

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Failure to Launch

• Genre : Comedy, Romance
• Rating :

A thirtysomething slacker suspects his parents of setting him up with his dream girl so he'll finally vacate their home.

The Apparition

• Genre : Horror, Thriller
• Rating : TBC - To Be Classified

A couple are haunted by a supernatural presence that is unleashed during a college experiment.