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Our Young Professional this week is Kiaun N. R. Baptiste
By M. Gary Eleazar
Some University students find it difficult to balance their studies with their social life. Some complain of the struggles of working while pursuing their education. Then there are others, like 25-year-old, Virgin Islander, Kiaun N. R. Baptiste, who trudged through it all, to overcome his obstacles and maintain the focus and determination needed to succeed.
This Week We Feature Young Professional, Shanda A. Skerritt
By Gary Eleazar
While a fear of the unknown has prevented many from venturing onto the path of their desired aspirations and goals, our Young Professional this week –twenty-six year old Virgin Islander, Ms Shanda A. Skerritt—has used her apprehensions as a driving force to complete, and publish her first book—‘Dying for love.’
This Week We Feature Young Professional Ikyjah T. Williams
By Renee C. Williams
A famous quote says, “A picture is worth a thousand words”. Our young professional for this week tells his stories through the artwork of photography and video.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Olivia M. Freeman
By Renee C. Williams
Our young professional this week is Olivia M. Freeman, who is considered the youngest business owner in the Virgin Islands (VI) that uses the medium of writing to inspire people in her community.
This Week we feature Young Professional Afiya S. Smith
Education is often said to be the key to success, but for some of our children, the key seems to be further out of reach for them because of learning disabilities. It is in these little precious ones that Afiya S. Smith, our Young professional this week, makes the biggest difference.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Stephon D. Mactavious
By Renee C. Williams
Our young professional this week is dedicated to ensuring that persons follow their dreams and not become too comfortable or unhappy in their present situation.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Vic-Kaycee M. G. Winter
By Renee C. Williams
Family oriented, globetrotter, dedicated and hardworking are some of the words that can be used to describe yet another brave officer of the Royal Virgin Island Police Force (RVIPF) who believes that preservation of life for all is one of the most important aspects of being an officer.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Kyla K. Forbes
By Renee C. Williams
Our young professional for this week is Kyla K. Forbes, who has a passion for Communication while being an advocate for social change and women empowerment within her community.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Yohance T. Smith
By Renee C. Williams
Growing up in a single parent household can have a significant impact in a young man’s life but our young professional for this week, Yohance T. Smith, chooses to break the cycle of being a victim and not to walk the path of his father.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Lakesha M. Barry
By Renee C. Williams
Her grandmother was fond of baking pastries and this sparked an interest in our young professional, who took her interest a step further and started a small business that caters to the sweet tooth of her customers.