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January 12, 2012
Project Potcake To Neuter Stray Dogs

A MASS spay and neuter campaign targeting as many as 2,000 stray dogs a week could be on the cards for New Providence.

Animal rights activists are eagerly awaiting approval from for Project Potcake, a proposal organised in conjunction with American non-profit group Animal Balance.

The organisation sends its own vets to countries with stray animal problems to perform the operations free of ch...

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November 01, 2021
1st Annual Potcake Golf Tourney Announced, Goal to raise $100,000 for BAARK

A small group of avid golfers is taking a swing at combining their love of the sport with their respect for animals – they’ve announced the first annual Potcake Golf Tournament.

“Our goal is ambitious for a tournament that has never been held before, but we aim to raise $100,000 to assist BAARK with its tireless and important work protecting and controlling the dog and cat population,”...

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October 27, 2021
1st Annual Potcake Golf Tourney Announced, Goal to raise $100,000 for BAARK

A small group of avid golfers is taking a swing at combining their love of the sport with their respect for animals – they’ve announced the first annual Potcake Golf Tournament.

“Our goal is ambitious for a tournament that has never been held before, but we aim to raise $100,000 to assist BAARK with its tireless and important work protecting and controlling the dog and cat population,”...

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September 24, 2021
Weight Gain Impacts People and Pets, Too

If you found yourself gaining some extra weight over the past year and a half, it’s possible you aren’t alone! Experts say those long days of alternating COVID lockdowns and restrictions kept us at home could also impact our pets.

Veterinarians are reporting an increase in animal obesity. According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, an estimated 60% of cats and 56% of dogs in t...

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September 01, 2021
'Pass bill so candidates can be properly scrutinised'

A governance reformer has said the Integrity Commission Bill should be passed to allow for an independent body to be able to scrutinise and vet the disclosures of election candidates.

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BHS Coronavirus Crisis
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March 31, 2020
BHS Coronavirus Crisis

The Bahamas Humane Society is a charity, Nassau’s oldest. We have been in our Chippingham location since 1947, tending to the dogs and cats and donkeys and chickens and turtles and more in our care. As a charity, we rely on our veterinary clinic, our Thrift Shop, our fundraisers, and donations from people like you...

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May 03, 2021
D'Aguilar: Fake vaccination cards are a concern

TOURISM Minister Dionisio D'Aguilar says officials will have to determine what sort of mechanism will be needed to ensure visitors are not using false vaccination cards when applying for travel health visas.

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January 23, 2012
The BHumane Banner Campaign and raffle are now under way!

Saturday, February 4th is the BHumane Banner Launch Party at Government House. Tickets are $65.00 and are available at the BHS Shelter and from Board members.

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October 09, 2019
Second House of Assembly Communication on Hurricane Dorian by Prime Minister Minnis

Following my first communication to the House last week in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian, I rise to offer a second communication on response and recovery efforts. I will provide further details and information to the House next week as additional information and reporting is made by government ministries and agencies.

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April 15, 2020
Simplified Lending 'Business grateful for quick accelerator loans, some brought to tears'

Pantry says program saving businesses every day...It is extraordinary to see traditionally successful businesspeople cry because they secured a loan to help pay staff. But these are extraordinary times and for one lender participating in the government’s public-private sector loan program...

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