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This Week We Feature Young Professional Aneika A. Blyden
By Ron O. D'Avilar
Speaking positivity into the lives of women and girls is the mission of Young Professional and Entrepreneur, Aneika A. Blyden. This she does through her handcrafted jewellery establishment, ‘Chayil Jewels’.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Sarai O. Smith
By Ron O. D’Avilar
As a full-time career, Young Professional Ms Sarai O. Smith is the passionate Executive Assistant to the President of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) in the Virgin Islands. Like most entrepreneurial youths; however, she is also a small business owner.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Aaliyah J. Erickson
By Ron O. D'Avilar
While most of today’s youths are obsessed with smartphone applications and social media platforms, 21-year-old Virgin Islander Aaliyah J. Erickson aka ‘The Model Aaliyah E’ has different passions and has big dreams to take the international modelling scene by storm while proudly flying the flag of the Territory.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Christen A. Glasgow
By Ron O. D'Avilar
Part-time DJ and Insurance Underwriter, Christen A. Glasgow aka DJ Marz has big dreams to be a Corporate Lawyer; however, the COVID-19 pandemic, he said, has delivered a major blow to his income and has caused him to take a step back.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Jhon J. Samuel
By Ron O. D’Avilar
Father of two and technology entrepreneur, Jhon J. Samuel is not letting COVID-19 slow his plans for business. In fact, Jhon is one of many using the situation as an opportunity to do good for the community.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Kadeem S. Romney
By Ron O. D'Avilar
“The COVID-19 pandemic has slowed the level of air traffic into and out of the BVI to nearly non-existent levels. Work hours are a lot shorter, but the work still has to be done,” Air Traffic Controller, Kadeem S. Romney told Virgin Islands News Online (VINO).
This Week We Feature Young Professional Jhanique O. Thompson
By Ron O. D'Avilar
Jhanique O. Thompson has always had a love for cooking and, therefore, it is no surprise she has turned that love into a career. Her tasty business; however, has slowed since the advent of COVID-19 in the Virgin Islands and Jhanique believes the virus has also hampered her big entrepreneurial plans for the future.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Crystal A. K. Estridge
By Ron O. D'Avilar
A medical professional working at Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital in the Virgin Islands (VI), 29-year-old Young Professional Crystal A. K. Estridge, like her colleagues, is battling on the forefront of the COVID-19 pandemic, supplying her expertise in behavioural health as the nation fights to remain in control of the virus.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Shondel L. David
By Ron O. D'Avilar
Christian baker Shondel L. David is a proud Virgin Islander with a bubbly personality and a knack for entrepreneurship. She is the owner of ‘Paradise Treats’, a speciality shop and bakery crafting cakes, treats and other sweet delights.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Lariisa A. Mapp
By Ron O. D'Avilar
While many youths turn to smartphones and social media for gratification, 25-year-old Virgin Islander and Educator Lariisa A. Mapp aka ‘Lisa’ is cut from a different cloth.

