Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Island Issues

Island Issues: Private Island Squatters - Protect Your Property, Know Your Rights

Isla de Coco, Panama - Image courtesy of Vladi Private Islands and used for illustration purposes only

Most property owners know that adverse possession can present a risk to ownership rights. But you might be surprised to know that even private islands aren’t immune to the threat of squatters…

Private Island Life – Illustrated by Allan Jardine

Most property owners are aware that adverse possession can present a serious …Read More: Island Issues: Private Island Squatters – Protect Your Property, Know Your Rights

Development

Great Britain: Controversial Plans to Install Solar Panels on Agatha Christie Island Rejected

Burgh Island - Photo Courtesy of www.roughguides.com

Plans to install 200 solar panels on a privately-held island made famous by English author Agatha Christie have been put on hold after attracting huge criticism from the local community.

Burgh Island – Photo Courtesy of www.roughguides.com

The private island which provided the inspiration for several of Agatha Christie’s murder mystery …Read More: Great Britain: Controversial Plans to Install Solar Panels on Agatha Christie Island Rejected

Island Resorts

French Polynesia: The Brando Joins National Geographic’s Unique Lodge of the World Collection

Less than one year after opening, French Polynesia’s premiere private island retreat – The Brando – has been named part of National Geographic’s exclusive Unique Lodge of the World collection.

(Marlon Brando’s Tetiaroa/Vladi Private Islands)

The hugely popular international geographic journal, National Geographic, has this week singled out Hollywood legend Marlon …Read More: French Polynesia: The Brando Joins National Geographic’s Unique Lodge of the World Collection

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

Island Issues

Canada: More British Columbian Islands Finds Themselves Subject to First Nation Claim

Yet another First Nation group in Canada has registered a claim seeking the return of traditional, aboriginal territory, this time involving three islands in the Strait of Georgia (British Columbia)

A First Nation group in Western Canada has registered a contentious territory claim on three sprawling islands in British Columbia’s Strait of Georgia. Represented …Read More: Canada: More British Columbian Islands Finds Themselves Subject to First Nation Claim

Island Market

Greece: You Could Buy a Private Island For Less Than The Price of a Garage in London!

Little Lesbos - Courtesy of Vladi Private Island

It could be the easiest decision you’ve ever made – a picturesque private island in Greece is up for sale for the less than the price of a London garage. Which one will you choose?

Little Lesbos – Courtesy of Vladi Private Island

Mediterranean private islands rarely arrive on the island …Read More: Greece: You Could Buy a Private Island For Less Than The Price of a Garage in London!

Island Issues

Scotland: Is the Bubble About to Burst for Community-Owned Gigha Island?

Isle of Gigha

A community-owned island in Scotland is in dire financial straits, with reports suggesting that the heritage trust in charge of the island is almost GBP 3 million in the red.

Isle of Gigha

It appeared to be one of the world’s most positive examples of a community island buy-out – Gigha …Read More: Scotland: Is the Bubble About to Burst for Community-Owned Gigha Island?

Development

Canada: First Nations Condemn Plans to Transform Island into LNG Site

Lelu Island & the Skeena Estuary - Photo Courtesy of OceanEcology.ca

First Nations groups in British Columbia have expressed outrage at proposals to transform an island into a liquefied natural gas terminal, citing a gross infringement of aboriginal rights.

Lelu Island & the Skeena Estuary – Photo Courtesy of OceanEcology.ca

First Nation groups in British Columbia (Canada) have united to condemn plans …Read More: Canada: First Nations Condemn Plans to Transform Island into LNG Site


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