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2 divers safe after 4 hr swim to Necker Island
NECKER ISLAND, VI – Two divers today April 9, 2016 escaped death and luckily made it to Necker Island after their boat drifted too far from them in the rough waves off the sister island of Virgin Gorda.
KPMG facilitates Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship - Caribbean training programme in the BVI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Today, February 25, 2016 is the final day for start-up entrepreneurs in the BVI to sign up for the entrepreneurship accelerator programme run by the Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship-Caribbean (BCoEC). The intitiative is facilitated through KPMG which joined forces with BCoEC to launch and manage the programme in the British Virgin Islands.
Selective youths to meet Dec 13 2015 @ Richard C. N. Branson’s Necker & Mosquito Islands
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Everyone seems to be tight-lipped about a meeting scheduled for today Sunday December 13, 2015 on two of British Billionaire Sir Richard Charles Nicholas Branson’s private islands- Necker and Mosquito.
Sir Richard Branson is making Necker Island green
NECKER ISLAND, VI - Sir Richard Branson is continuing his push for sustainable energy in the Caribbean, and the Caribbean resident is putting his money where his mouth is by continuing to make his private Necker Island in the Virgin Islands more green, following his regional call for sustainable energy development, according to an article on Caribbean Journal’s website.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Trevor A. Bridgewater Jr
By Cathy O. O. Richards
Affable, ambitious and authentic are the three ‘As’ that best describe the personality of our Young Professional Mr Trevor A. Bridgewater Jr, according to a very close friend of his. And when one sits to have a conversation with him there is no doubt that he has such a personality.
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.
Foreign Minister Patrice Nisbett represents PM Douglas at Necker Island meeting
BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, MAY 28TH 2013 (CUOPM) – St. Kitts and Nevis’ Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Patrice Nisbett recently represented the Prime Minister the Right Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas at a meeting of political and business leaders on Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands to back an initiative aimed at expanding protection for the Caribbean's imperiled coasts and waters.
Summit of Political & Business Leaders another boost for VI tourism
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As plans are being finalized for the presence of Caribbean leaders to the Territory on May 17 and 18, 2013 on Necker Island and Bitter End, Virgin Gorda for the Summit of Political and Business Leaders for the Caribbean Challenge Initiative, major points and opportunities are being underscored for continued promotion of the Virgin Islands as a unique tourist destination.
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.