Friday, April 19, 2024

Governments buying Islands

UK: Residents Vote to Accept Owner’s Gift of Scalpay Island

Not surprisingly, the tenants on a private island in Scotland’s rustic Outer Hebrides have taken the owner up on his offer to hand over the property free of charge.

(Eilean Glas Image by Tom Richardson)

On November 6th, with a strong “yes” vote to …Read More: UK: Residents Vote to Accept Owner’s Gift of Scalpay Island

Environment

UK: Abandoned Isles of St. Kilda Win Coveted Conservation Award

(Image of Hirta from rcahms.gov.uk)

The most remote and desolate outpost in the British Isles is the surprise winner of an internationally-recognized award for conservation and sustainable tourism.

This year’s Responsible Tourism Award has been bestowed on a highly unusual …Read More: UK: Abandoned Isles of St. Kilda Win Coveted Conservation Award

Island Resorts

Australia: Could This Be the Most Fashionable Private Island Suite Ever?

Lauded American fashion queen Diane von Furstenberg has decorated a spectacular suite on Hayman Island, a luxurious resort on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.

(Image: http://www.hayman.com.au/)

Hayman Island Resort has just unveiled some stunning images of a penthouse suite created by designer Diane von Furstenberg, and it’s sure to make …Read More: Australia: Could This Be the Most Fashionable Private Island Suite Ever?

Environment

South Pacific: Tiny Tokelau Becomes Most Energy-Efficient County on Earth

The small Polynesian territory has achieved its outside ambitions of becoming even more than carbon-neutral, by slashing fossil fuel use and developing renewable energy sources.

(A small tropical island in Tokelau)

For the last decade, fears that rising seas would swamp the …Read More: South Pacific: Tiny Tokelau Becomes Most Energy-Efficient County on Earth

Island Issues

Africa: Ownership of Luxury Lupita Island Resort Stirs Controversy

Decades after the development of a luxurious lodge on one of Tanzania’s Lupita Islands, the country’s government is claiming that the islands were not legally sold.

(Lupita Island, Tanzania)

It’s every private island owner’s nightmare: discovering that their paradise isle …Read More: Africa: Ownership of Luxury Lupita Island Resort Stirs Controversy

Breaking Island News

USA: Hurricane Sandy Claims HMS Bounty Ship and Crew Among Casualties

The feared ‘superstorm’ swept through the Eastern Seaboard on Monday, causing untold destruction and loss of life, including for the crew of the famous replica tall ship.

Special report by Manuel Brinkschulte of China New Frontier LTD in collaboration with Private Island News

(HMS Bounty/Vladi Private Islands)

Last night, …Read More: USA: Hurricane Sandy Claims HMS Bounty Ship and Crew Among Casualties

Environment

Ireland: A Green Energy Entrepreneur’s Private Island Inspiration

For one proponent of clean energy, it was his politician father’s love of his beautiful Irish isle that inspired his ground breaking business ventures.

(Image of Inishvickillane Copyright Farhad Vladi)

The eldest son of one of Ireland’s best known political figures, …Read More: Ireland: A Green Energy Entrepreneur’s Private Island Inspiration

Breaking Island News

USA: Internet Auction Creates Buzz for Jacksonville Private Island

A small privately-owned island in a pleasant resort community in Florida is set to go to online auction with a very reasonable US $50,000 start price.

(Image via Fisher Auction Company)

When it comes to selling a private island, standing out …Read More: USA: Internet Auction Creates Buzz for Jacksonville Private Island


Private Islands News - Private Islands for sale and for rent

We are the world's leading news page about islands for rent and sale. Private Island News (PIN) highlights the latest news about the private islands businewss, connecting a large online community of private islands enthusiasts. Private islands fans can read the latest news and stories about the private islands market, and see current ads for private islands to buy or rent. We analyze the island market, look at price trends, and feature commentary from top island experts. We report on business, breaking news, and all other aspects of island life. We explain environmental problems and climate change and bring the latest gossip about celebrities and private islands.

Advertisements for the independent paradise

Guiding you in the right direction, we give breaking reports about new property sales and auctions to help you find your dream island retreat. We distribute offers for tropical and Caribbean islands for sale and enable our readers to buy or rent a private island from a celebrity. Newlyweds can also rent a private island for their honeymoon. For all prospective customers, Private Island News makes referrals to Vladi Private Islands, a broker for private island rentals and sales.

Valuable information about island living

Private Island News also informs potential buyers about other relevant matters to life on private islands such as the environment, climate change and island development. We discuss issues of global warming, extreme weather, politics and green technology, and focus on how to live in harmony with the natural environment. PIN also brings you the hottest news about luxury lifestyles, new literature, and the rich and famous who buy or rent islands. Furthermore, we also discuss governments and their strategies and reasons for buying islands.