Bermuda To Observe Earth Hour This Saturday
Bermuda will observe Earth Hour on Saturday [March 28] from 8.30pm to 9.30pm, with Greenrock encouraging residents to turn off lights and take part in sustainability-focused actions that promote environmental awareness and food security.
Greenrock statement:
A spokesperson said, “This Saturday, March 28th, between 8:30 and 9:30 pm, Bermuda will join the world in observing Earth Hour.
“This is a global moment.
“But for us, it is also a moment of national significance and a call for all of us to act.
“Fifty years ago, we lived differently. We grew food. We relied on the land. We understood the connection between our health, our environment, and our way of life.
“Today, we prioritize convenience, consumption, and material gain.
“Now, we have to ask ourselves honestly: Are we healthier? Are our families stronger? Are our communities more connected? Do we have more capacity today, or are we finding that we have significantly less?
“Why? Because at the core of all of this is a fundamental truth: when we lack food resilience and are heavily dependent on imports, our ability to sustain ourselves is no longer guaranteed.
“Food security in Bermuda is far from an abstract concept. It is a present reality that calls for our attention, our interest, investment, and support. It is directly connected to our relationships with our oceans, our soil, and our freshwater. The core systems that sustain life on this island, and all around the world.
“Today, those systems are under pressure. How do we know? Because we’ve all spent time thinking about these issues. We’ve discussed them, and we understand what is at stake. Now we are being called to respond.
“Awareness alone is not enough. Conversation is not enough. What matters right now is our willingness to act.
“The organizations represented here today are creating opportunities for the community to engage in nature-positive action through programmes and initiatives that support local producers, protect our natural resources, and inspire more conscious daily choices that strengthen our resilience as an island.
“These are opportunities to engage. Moments that require our attention. Why? Because what we prioritize shapes what we protect. And what we protect determines what we leave for future generations to face. This reality is always present. It won’t wait until next week because we are busy. It stands before us right now.
“So, between today and Earth Hour this Saturday, we invite everyone to consider this question: How will you give an hour for Earth? What are you willing to do to improve your relationship with nature? Sustainability is about far more than green spaces. It’s about values, because in the end, we only protect what we love.
“Here’s a simple step that each of us can take. Connect with one of the organizations represented here today, and support a program they have put in place to help our community engage and participate in nature-positive action. Why? Because this is not something we observe from the outside. It is something we step into.
“This Saturday, March 28th, from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM, Bermuda is asked to do one simple, intentional thing: turn off all unnecessary lights. Not to sit in darkness, not to save electricity, and not to create inconvenience. But to send a message. A message that we recognize what is at stake. A message that we value the systems that sustain us. A message that makes it clear to our leaders that our ability to feed ourselves matters and deserves continued attention and support.
“This is how we show alignment, Bermuda. This is how we model responsibility, and this is how we begin to shift behavior. If food security is a national issue, then this is a national response.
“Earth Hour may be only 60 minutes, but it represents something far greater: a shared understanding, a collective alignment, and a commitment to prioritize our collective interests, while protecting what sustains us together.
“Protect Nature. Build Resilience. Make Our Future Food Secure.”
Hamilton Princess statement:
A spokesperson said, “The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, fondly known as the “Pink Palace”, will go dark in support of Earth Hour, the world’s largest grassroots environmental movement.
“On Saturday, March 28, from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., the resort will switch off all outdoor and main lobby lighting for one hour, joining millions around the globe in a symbolic commitment to sustainability and climate awareness.
“Guests and residents are invited to enjoy a distinctly Bermudaful evening during the observance, featuring specially crafted “Earth Hour” cocktails—Apple of My Rye and The Rye to My Squeeze—available at Crown & Anchor and Intrepid. All patrons who purchase these beverages are encouraged to share their cocktail on Instagram by tagging @happeningsattheprincess and #earthhour for the opportunity to win a future dining experience at the hotel’s restaurants.
“Throughout the evening, guests can take in alternative lighting displays in the lobby, around the outdoor fire pits, and on the Flagpole Terrace. A dedicated “Earth Hour” photo booth will be available, with images provided electronically as a keepsake of the evening.
“This initiative underscores the hotel’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship while offering guests a memorable and meaningful nighttime experience.”
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We celebrate Earth Hour every year by turning on ALL the lights in the house, running the dishwasher, washer & dryer, TVs, etc.
Let those who want to spend their time in the dark do so. It is their right.
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