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September 04, 2019
BAARK Releases List of Organizations Persons can Donate Animal Relief Eforts to

Hi Everyone, we have started a list of organizations people can donate towards the animal relief efforts for Hurricane Dorian where we know people will be involved in assisting. You can donate to Animal Relief Efforts at the following organizations...

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April 04, 2024
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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March 06, 2024
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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February 07, 2024
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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September 05, 2023
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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July 24, 2023
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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April 24, 2023
Broadening the scope of knowledge

While the production of eggs is an important goal for the Bahamas Agriculture & Marine Science Institute (BAMSI), its primary focus is broadening the scope of knowledge, experience and exposure for institute students, farmers and "agr-preneurs" through its recently launched research and training center, according to Tyrel Young, BAMSI executive chairman.

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April 18, 2023
BAMSI Egg Academy Poultry Research And Training Centre Grand Opening

The Bahamas Agriculture & Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) today announced the opening of a state-of-the-art Poultry Research and Training Centre that will serve as host to a Layers Programme at its farm in North Andros.

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March 28, 2023
Woman hospitalized after vicious dog attack in Lucaya

Two mixed-breed pit bulls were euthanized and the Police K-9 Unit was searching for one animal after an older woman was viciously attacked by the dogs while engaging in her regular early morning exercise on March 17.

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February 21, 2023
College fair opens doors for GB high school students

As 12th graders from private and public high schools throughout the island prepare for graduation ceremonies this summer, Legacy College Readiness & Tours held its first college fair on Grand Bahama last week at St. George's Gymnasium.

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