Thursday, March 28, 2024

Breaking Island News

Greece: More and More Greek Islands Placed Up for Sale As Result of Financial Crisis

Little Lesbos - Courtesy of Vladi Private Island

It’s a buyer’s market in Greece, where an increasing number of private islands are entering the market as island owners continue to feel the pinch of the European financial crisis.

Little Lesbos – Courtesy of Vladi Private Island

It was one of the most talked-about moments of the European financial …Read More: Greece: More and More Greek Islands Placed Up for Sale As Result of Financial Crisis

Environment

Canada: Nova Scotia Nature Trust Reveals Mystery Millionaire Donor

Borgles Island - Courtesy of Nova Scotia Nature Trust

The Nova Scotia Nature Trust has revealed the famous name responsible for kick-starting Nova Scotia’s largest ever conservation campaign – the 100 Wild Islands Legacy Campaign.

Borgles Island – Courtesy of Nova Scotia Nature Trust

Guests of the Nova Scotia Nature Trust’s 20th anniversary dinner got more than they bargained for …Read More: Canada: Nova Scotia Nature Trust Reveals Mystery Millionaire Donor

Environment

USA: Conservation Trust Transforms Island Group into Permanent Public Preserve

The Gosling Islands, Maine - Photo Courtesy of PressHearald.com

The wait is over for the Maine Coast Heritage Trust – after several months on the campaign trail, the group has succeeded in transforming 3 uninhabited islands into a permanent public preserve

The Gosling Islands, Maine – Photo Courtesy of PressHearald.com

The Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT) has this week announced …Read More: USA: Conservation Trust Transforms Island Group into Permanent Public Preserve

Governments buying Islands

USA: Land Trust Aims to Preserve Private Islands in Maine for Future Generations

The Gosling Islands, Maine - Photo Courtesy of PressHearald.com

After securing a substantial grant from the US government, a prominent land trust has moved closer to securing the future of the Goslings – a trio of uninhabited private islands in Maine

The Gosling Islands, Maine – Photo Courtesy of PressHearald.com

The Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT) has this week moved …Read More: USA: Land Trust Aims to Preserve Private Islands in Maine for Future Generations

Island Market

China: Government Releases Twenty New Private Islands to Investors

Authorities in Fujian Province have this week identified twenty uninhabited islands which will be made available to global tourism investors on a leasehold basis.

(Image Courtesy of Our China Daily)

Looking to cash in on China’s increasing interest in private islands, the government of Fujian Province has this week singled out …Read More: China: Government Releases Twenty New Private Islands to Investors

Breaking Island News

World: Oceans & Private Islands Celebrates Launch of Brand New E-Magazine

Oceans & Islands Magazine - www.oceansandislands.org

Placing the most important issues of private island life within the broader context of responsible marine management, Oceans & Islands aims to inspire a new generation of island activists.

Oceans & Islands Magazine – www.oceansandislands.org

Even though the vast majority of the public are aware of the importance of …Read More: World: Oceans & Private Islands Celebrates Launch of New E-Magazine

Environment

Mexico: Discover the Private Island Paradise Made Entirely of Plastic Bottles

Joyxee Island Courtesy of TinyHouseListings.com

Meet the man who gave up gave up his job, family and possessions to run away and live on a secluded private island paradise – a paradise made up entirely of plastic bottles…

Joyxee Island Courtesy of TinyHouseListings.com

You’ve got to have a lot of bottle to give up everything you …Read More: Mexico: Discover the Private Island Paradise Made Entirely of Plastic Bottles

Development

UAE: Ambitious Solar-Powered Private Island Development Planned for Ras al-Khaimah

Falcon Island - Courtesy of www.constructionweekonline.com

On Falcon Island it’s not just the holiday-goers that will be soaking up the sun – the island itself is set to be powered exclusively using solar energy.

Falcon Island – Courtesy of www.constructionweekonline.com

Man-made islands are nothing new in the United Arab Emirates – indeed, love them or hate them, …Read More: UAE: Ambitious Solar-Powered Private Island Development Planned for Ras al-Khaimah