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VI’s newest billionaire citizen: Richard C.N. Branson
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – When 124 persons took the oath to become British Overseas Territory Citizens of the Virgin Islands (VI) in the week of July 14, 2023, a familiar name, Sir Richard C.N. Branson, was amongst those listed, according to information released by the VI Government.
Ex US President Bill Clinton & wife Hillary are in the BVI
NECKER ISLAND, VI- William J. Clinton aka ‘Bill’, who served as the 42nd President of the United States of America and his wife Hillary D.R. Clinton, who was Secretary of State under former President Barack H. Obama, are in the [British] Virgin Islands (VI).
No marriage license issued for same-sex wedding on Necker Island- Premier
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said no marriage license was issued in the Virgin Islands for the same-sex wedding ceremony that took place on Necker Island in May of this year.
Vogue magazine reports of same-sex wedding on Necker Island
NECKER ISLAND, VI- Same-sex marriages may be illegal in the Virgin Islands; however, it has not stopped same-sex wedding ceremonies from taking place on Richard C.N. Branson’s private Necker Island.
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.
Branson to mortgage Necker Island for airline bailout
NECKER ISLAND, VI- British billionaire and Virgin Islands Belonger, Sir Richard C. N. Branson has said he will mortgage Necker Island, located in the [British] Virgin Islands, to raise money to save his Virgin Atlantic airline from collapse.
Students benefit from leadership building on Necker Island
NECKER ISLAND, VI – Students at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) recently benefited from a leadership building initiative on Necker Island, owned by the British Billionaire, Sir Richard C. Branson.
Richard Branson’s Necker Island back in business
NECKER ISLAND, VI - Necker Island—a paradise vacation spot owned by British Billionaire, Sir Richard C. N. Branson—has officially reopened and welcomed back its first guests, one year on since the hurricanes of 2017, completely ravaged the Virgin Islands (VI).
Boxer Mike G. Tyson in the VI for some R & R
BEEF ISLAND, VI- As it gets colder up north many American and European celebrities are finding their way down to Nature’s Little Secret.