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March 4th, 2013
 Print this Page Swiss scientists have devised a remarkable technology for floating islands of solar panels, and three are set to launch in beautiful Lake Neuchâtel this summer. (Solar Island proposal by Viteos/Nolaris) When it comes to renewable energy, it seems that islands are definitely the future. This at least according to two Swiss companies, Nolaris …Read More: Europe: Switzerland Creates “Solar Islands” for Renewable Energy March 1st, 2013
Print this Page The controversy over who owns the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands has been in the spotlight for months, but a recent incident suggests things are truly heating up. (The East China Sea islands claimed by Japan and China) Just five islets and a few rocky outcroppings in the East China Sea – for such …Read More: Asia: Will Cooler Heads Prevail in the China/Japan Island Dispute? February 27th, 2013
Print this Page In the economically depressed state of Michigan, proposals to turn a large island park into a tax-free haven have been surprisingly popular, if controversial. (Creative Commons aerial of Belle Isle) The debate over what should be done with Belle Isle – a vast city park in Michigan’s Detroit River – has …Read More: USA: Plans for Belle Isle “Free Economic Zone” Gather Support February 25th, 2013
Print this Page Author Daniel Hays has penned a poignant and humorous account of purchasing a small island and moving his reluctant family there for a year. (On Whale Island, by Daniel Hays) For the many people who have fantasized about what life would be like living on a remote island, Canadian author Daniel …Read More: Island Books: A Modern “Swiss Family Robinson” Saga on Whale Island February 23rd, 2013
Print this Page An aging concrete gun fort off the Hampshire coast has undergone a dramatic transformation into a (surprisingly elegant) private island retreat. (Image courtesy of Vladi Private Islands) The southerly British seaside is known for many things; a mild climate, quaint resort towns, and stretches of beach packed with sun-deprived northerners. In …Read More: UK: Spitbank Fort’s Dramatic Makeover as a Luxury Private Island Resort February 21st, 2013
Print this Page Small islands are finding creative ways to navigate the changing seas that some climatologists are predicting over the next decades. (Low and narrow, Kiribati is at risk from seawater) The remote and tiny Pacific nation of Kiribati has been making plans to buy up Fijian real estate over the last year, …Read More: South Pacific: Kiribati Eyes Fiji as Climate Change Sanctuary February 19th, 2013
Print this Page The tropical paradise once owned by the late Malcolm Forbes has undergone a stunning development that won accolades from the prestigious travel organization. (Image Courtesy of Vladi Private Islands) Across the globe, there are many thousands of resorts, but only a tiny fraction will make onto the prestigious list of the …Read More: South Pacific: Laucala Island Earns Honors from ‘Leading Hotels of the World’ February 17th, 2013
Print this Page The small change that could make a big difference: Richard Branson moves to eradicate plastic bottles from his private island paradise. (Image Courtesy of Vladi Private Islands) Whether reintroducing rare wildlife to the Caribbean, reducing the carbon imprint of his aircraft fleet, or pledging billions of dollars into the …Read More: Caribbean: Branson strives for a plastic-free future on Necker Island Private Islands News - Private Islands for sale and for rentWe 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 paradiseGuiding 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 livingPrivate 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.
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