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This Week We Feature Young Professional Kevin W. Jones
By Ron O. D'Avilar
Professional culinary artist Kevin W. Jones is cooking up a name for himself in London, United Kingdom. Born and raised in the Virgin Islands, Kevin is taking the flavours of the territory and infusing them with regional cuisines under the travelling restaurant brand ‘Nyammin’. Nyammin is a popular Caribbean term for eating.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Brandon N. Andrew
By Ron O. D'Avilar
'When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade' is a popular mantra that young Brandon N. Andrew has literally crafted into his very own business. At 24-year-old he runs a pop-up beverage shop called ‘Brandini's Lemonade’ through collaborations with bars, festivals, private events and other initiatives.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Lanea L. Scatliffe
By Ron O. D'Avilar
Dirt, dust and grime are just a few things that can make jewellery appear dull and lifeless; however, this week’s Young Professional brings them back to life. Meet 21-year-old Lanea L. Scatliffe of Johnson Ghut, Tortola, who specialises in jewellery restoration and cleaning.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Melvin A. Knight
By Ron O. D'Avilar
While many youths are busy with smartphones and social media apps, 24-year-old Melvin A. Knight has his eyes set on the future. As a Young Professional, he works in the air services industry but also finds time to entertain people through his growing career as a Disc Jockey, following in the footsteps of his father.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Keanu J. George
By Ron O. D'Avilar
Describing himself as a young Christian man focused on living his best life for Jesus Christ, this week's Young Professional, Keanu J. George, is a student and entrepreneur residing in the United Kingdom (UK) while still flying the Virgin Islands (VI) flag through his apparels brand 'Virgin Islands Pride'.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Sharayah D. Brown
By Ron O. D'Avilar
More and more people are paying attention to their body as health and wellness, along with holistic medicine, is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Malique R. Fleming
By Ron O. D'Avilar
Millennials are multitasking pros and 21-year-old Malique R. Fleming is no different. He is an Accounts Payable and Duties Analyst Officer at a local courier company. Malique also shines as an entrepreneur and the owner of his very own brokerage company, MFS Brokerage Services.
This Week We Feature Young Professional D’Andre R. A. Young
By Ron O. D'Avilar
Quitting a job to focus on business is not surprising but is often a drastic step many entrepreneurs take on their path to success. This week’s Young Professional, D’Andre R. A. Young, already understands the need for sacrifice to succeed, even as technology is making it easier for youths to turn their digital skills into viable businesses.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Jmoi Henry aka ‘Moyo’
By Ron O. D'Avilar
For generations, humans have made music not just for entertainment but as a form of expression rooted in culture, inspired by moods and events and even as a tool to communicate complex ideas and address social ills. While music has evolved far beyond the gramophone, 8 track and the cassette tape, for 24-year-old Audio Engineer, Jmoi Henry aka ‘Moyo’, making the music is far more gratifying than just playing it.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Shamahnea J. Simmons
By Ron O. D'Avilar
The ability to develop, organise and manage a business, along with its risks, in order to profit are the hallmarks of being an entrepreneur. Many get into business yet few can muster up the skills to master the art. Our Young Professional this week is Shamahnea J. Simmons. At just 17-year-old, she runs a thriving cosmetics business with its eyes set on the global stage.

