Thursday, December 12, 2024

Breaking Island News

Caribbean: Richard Branson Refuses to Leave Necker Island as Hurricane Irma Approaches

 

As one of the most powerful hurricanes on record leaves a trail of destruction throughout the Caribbean, Sir Richard Branson has announced that he refuses to leave his private island home. 

An “extremely dangerous” Category 5 storm is tearing its way across the Caribbean, leaving a trail of death and destruction in …Read More: Caribbean: Richard Branson Refuses to Leave Necker Island as Hurricane Irma Approaches

Breaking Island News

Caribbean: Barack Obama Enjoys Post-Presidency Private Island Vacation

Just days after Private Island News reported on Canadian PM Justin Trudeau’s controversial sojourn to the Bahamas, it appears another statesperson has caught the private island bug.

Former US President Barack Obama said goodbye to the White House in style, swapping the grey skies of Washington for the sun-soaked British Virgin Islands Mr …Read More: Caribbean: Barack Obama Enjoys Post-Presidency Private Island Vacation

Breaking Island News

Caribbean: Win A Trip to Sir Richard Branson’s Exclusive Private Island Retreat

Necker Island - Courtesy of Vladi Private Islands

Great news for our German readers – you could win a trip to Sir Richard Branson’s exclusive private island retreat in order to take part in the final round of the Extreme Tech Challenge.

A new start-up festival located in the German city of Munich is offering participants a unique opportunity to win a …Read More: Caribbean: Win A Trip to Sir Richard Branson’s Exclusive Private Island Retreat

Breaking Island News

Worldwide: THEnergy Launches Online Platform for Renewable Energy on Islands

Richard Branson’s Necker Island and Alcatraz are just the tip of the iceberg: On Islands Renewable Energy is up to 75% Less Expensive than Diesel

Necker Island – Photo Courtesy of Vladi Private Islands

Elevated electricity costs are a problem known all too well by private island owners, due to the …Read More: Worldwide: THEnergy Launches Online Platform for Renewable Energy on Islands

Island Resorts

Caribbean: Win an All-Expenses Paid Trip to Richard Branson’s Private Island Paradise!

Find out more about the brand new competition giving you and one lucky friend the chance to win the holiday of a lifetime to Richard Branson’s incredible private island home, Necker Island.

Necker Island – Photo Courtesy of Vladi Private Islands

Does an all-expenses paid private island trip for two to …Read More: Caribbean: Win an All-Expenses Paid Trip to Richard Branson’s Private Island Paradise!

Island Gossip

Worldwide: Feel-good Friday at Private Island News

Greek Island in the Ionian Sea - Photo Courtesy of Vladi Private Islands

As the world winds down for the weekend, Private Island News is celebrating feel-good Friday – sharing a series of island-related anecdotes and imagery that are bound to put a smile on your face.

Greek Island in the Ionian Sea – Photo Courtesy of Vladi Private Islands

The Vladi Private Islands …Read More: Worldwide: Feel-good Friday at Private Island News

Environment

Caribbean: Save Our Sharks! British Virgin Islands Announce Creation of Shark Sanctuary

In an attempt to counteract a dramatic decline of the region’s marine predator population, The British Virgin Islands has transformed its territorial waters into a safe-haven for all shark species.

(Bullshark image from www.wikipedia.com)

The British Virgin Islands has this week become the third country in the Caribbean region to declare …Read More: Caribbean: Save Our Sharks! British Virgin Islands Announce Creation of Shark Sanctuary

Environment

Caribbean: Take a Walk on the Wild Side at Richard Branson’s Private Island Retreat

As well as forming a popular private island escape for the rich and famous, Sir Richard Branson’s Necker Island also forms an exotic refuge for a host of endangered animals.

(Image Courtesy of Vladi Private Islands)

Never far away from the headlines, Sir Richard Branson’s British Virgin Island home is …Read More: Caribbean: Take a Walk on the Wild Side at Richard Branson’s Private Island Retreat