The Keep Grand Bahama Committee observed Earth Day with a ten-minute lights off exercise on Thursday morning. Businesses and residents on Grand Bahama were invited to join in a show of solidarity whilst conserving energy at the same time.

Along with observing lights off, all of the island's primary schools were invited to submit Earth Day pledges on behalf of their various schools. Local radio stations cooperated with Keep Grand Bahama Committee (KGBC) by airing the school pledges throughout the day.

"We were extremely pleased with the schools' responses to our invitation. The pledges received were heartfelt and meaningful to the institutions and represented their commitment to protecting our environment," stated KGBC chairman, Nakira Wilchcombe.

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