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January 9th, 2024
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.

December 26th, 2020
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.

April 21st, 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.

January 9th, 2015
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.

February 10th, 2014
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.

December 24th, 2013
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.

April 4th, 2013
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.

March 30th, 2013
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.

August 29th, 2012
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.

June 16th, 2012
Branson reintroducing bird populations to VI more than 100 years after they were wiped out

Virgin Media mogul Richard Branson announced through his blog that his company is in the process of reintroducing three species of birds to the British Virgin Islands, according to Yahoo News.

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