29 October 2025
By Publisher Ray Carmen
From the powder-soft beaches of the Virgin Islands to the emerald coves of St. Barts, the Caribbean has long been the playground of dreamers and dynasties. But in recent years, it has become something else entirely , a billionaire’s chessboard, where the world’s wealthiest are quietly shaping paradise to their liking.
Richard Branson , The Rebel of Necker Island
When Sir Richard Branson bought Necker Island in the 1970s for a mere $180,000, it was little more than a deserted stretch of coral and wind. Today, it’s a symbol of barefoot luxury — where solar power hums beneath palm trees, flamingos wander freely, and guests pay six figures for a week of Branson’s idea of paradise.
Larry Page , The Secretive Visionary of Eustatia Island
Google’s co-founder has always preferred innovation to headlines. His Caribbean jewel, Eustatia Island, mirrors that mindset , a carbon-neutral retreat powered entirely by the sun and wind, tucked beside Branson’s domain. Page’s investment whispers of a greener future for the Caribbean’s luxury scene, where sustainability and exclusivity coexist.
David Copperfield , The Magician of Musha Cay
Few can conjure illusion like David Copperfield — and his chain of islands in the Bahamas are proof that magic can be built. At Musha Cay, a stay can cost over $40,000 per night, where Hollywood elites and royalty escape beneath starry skies. Copperfield calls it “the most beautiful place in the world.” Most who visit agree.
Roman Abramovich , The Power Player of St. Barts
St. Barts is already synonymous with superyachts, but when Russian tycoon Roman Abramovich arrived, he turned up the wattage. His cliffside estate at Gouverneur Beach is among the most private and opulent in the Caribbean — a retreat built for power meetings under Caribbean moons.
The New Wave , Caribbean Billionaires Rising
The Caribbean is no longer merely a billionaire’s getaway — it’s now home to billionaires of its own. From Jamaican hotel magnate Gordon “Butch” Stewart’s legacy with Sandals Resorts to the growing influence of regional entrepreneurs in tech and green energy, a new generation is redefining Caribbean wealth from within.
Paradise, Reimagined
For all their differences, these billionaires share one vision , the Caribbean not just as an escape, but as a canvas. A place where the ultra-wealthy can build legacies in turquoise and sunlight. And while the ordinary traveller might glimpse these islands from afar, their influence ripples through the region , in luxury, in sustainability, and in the timeless pull of paradise itself.
