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Lemonade BVI holds inaugural ADHD & Dyslexia Awareness Symposium
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- On Saturday, October 12, 2024, Lemonade BVI held its inaugural ADHD and Dyslexia Symposium, attracting over 100 participants, including parents, caregivers, advocates, educators, medical professionals, and community supporters.
Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady to make inaugural cruise call to VI Sunday
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- For the first time, a cruise ship from Virgin Voyages, owned by [British] Virgin Islands Belonger Sir Richard C.N. Branson, will make a port call to the territory.
Branson’s Necker & Moskito Island retreats opened for business
NECKER ISLAND, VI - British Billionaire Richard C. Branson’s two private islands in the Virgin Islands, has seen fires, hurricanes and the global pandemic put a halt on business, however, driven by his personal passion, Necker & Moskito Islands have returned better than ever, and are now open for bookings in December 2020.
Branson using 'Belongership status' to mortgage VI property - Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Commentator and consultant, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has called on the Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) to review the original sale agreement of Necker Island to British billionaire Sir Richard C.N. Branson, following revelations he plans to mortgage his VI property to aid in the bailout of Virgin Atlantic airline.
Richard Branson blasted as ‘bad press’ for VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – What was initially intended to be entertainment has backfired for Sir Richard Branson who has attracted some negative criticism from an international media entity following the airing of a documentary of his private island in the Virgin Islands.
Caribbean Islands Commit to Branson-Led Green Energy Challenge
By the Caribbean Journal staff
Seven countries and territories in the Caribbean have signed on to a regional challenge aimed at transitioning the Caribbean to green energy.
Richard Branson: Boycott Uganda over gay rights
BBC NEWS
UK business tycoon Richard Branson has called on companies and tourists to boycott Uganda after its parliament approved a bill to toughen the punishment for homosexual acts.
Young Professional Allington O. Creque living his dream
By Reuben J.A. Stoby
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Nearly two years ago Virgin Islands News Online was privileged to have Virgin Gordian Allington O. Creque aka Dread Racer and DJ Gumption as a featured young professional and is now pleased to report that this young Virgin Islander is living his dream as the proud owner of a glass bottom boat.
The lemurs are here to stay- Richard Branson suggests
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While noting that there may come a day when lemurs on Necker Island are relocated to Madagascar; Sir Richard Branson has suggested that the Virgin Islands will continue to be the second home of lemurs permanently.
Tennis players set to descend on Necker Island for Pro Am Necker Cup
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier Tennis Travel and Necker Island have announced a Tennis Pro-Am Tournament with Sir Richard Branson which will feature current and former ATP and WTA Stars, culminating with an End of the World Party at nearby Rosewood Little Dix Bay.

