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This Week We Feature Young Professional Tanniqua M. Baptiste
By Ron O. D'Avilar
23-year-old Tanniqua M. Baptiste of Fat Hogs Bay, Tortola, is charting her own course in life and in the cosmetology field with the establishment of her own manicure salon called 'TBeauty'.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Christine A. Ewers
By Ron O. D'Avilar
The Virgin Islands is surely not short of hairstylists but Christine A. Ewers is one with a difference. Christine is already the youngest entrepreneur in her family, gaining that title after taking on the challenge to chart her own course based on a passion she shared for hairdressing as a little child.
From Car Wash to PR: Shakeem O. Springette pursuing his passion
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI - In January 2019, Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) featured young businessman Shakeem O. Springette and the launch of his 'Luxury Styles Car Wash and Detailing' shop in Sea Cows Bay. About a year later, the young entrepreneur has expanded by launching a second business called 'On Point Publicity'.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Tunika G.N. Aymer
By Ron O. D’Avilar
A bold entrepreneur with a passion for fashion, 31-year-old Tunika G.N. Aymer is living her childhood dream by owning a fashion retailer. “When I was a little girl, I always wanted to make sure when I go out to any function I was always well dressed,” she told Virgin Islands News Online (VINO). The name of her business is stylised ‘Uniqueandcreativefashion'.
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 Cordell C. Richards
By Ron O. D'Avilar
Young Professional Cordell C. Richards is literally a man on a mission, again proving that a lot of young men in the Virgin Islands are choosing to shun idleness and nefarious activities and are becoming focused and progressive citizens. Cordell runs a scooter messenger service in the heart of Road Town, Tortola, and is also the owner of an auto parts shop servicing the wider Virgin Islands (VI).
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 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.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Cleodean A. Meyers
By Ron O. D’Avilar
A career mom and budding entrepreneur, this week’s Young Professional has built a life on fostering great business relationships with the people she met along her career path. Working in the financial sector can be very stressful at times, but for our Young Professional, assisting others to fulfill their dreams remains the best and most gratifying part of the job.
VI recognises newest centenarian- Mrs Emogene A. Creque
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- One of the first female entrepreneurs in the territory, Mrs Emogene Augusta Creque is now the Virgin Islands’ newest centenarian.
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