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This Week We Feature Young Professional Rondel H. Smith
By Kirshena J. Joseph
Without the use of a single word, a photographer can tell an entire story with just pictures.
This Week We Feature Young Professional T’ya E. Peters
By Kirshena J. Joseph
This week, the spotlight is turned on Miss T’ya E. Peters, a young Virgin Islands native, who has already etched her name as someone unafraid to follow her heart, living by the motto 'Do it afraid'.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Maat E. Penn
By Kirshena J. Joseph
Teachers play a critical role in who we become, directly and indirectly influencing many decisions we make as young people. This is what happened with Maat E. Penn, who today is one of the Virgin Islands’ (VI) music engineers.
This week we feature Young Professional Cherika M. Wheatley
By Kirshena J. Joseph
Cherika M. Wheatley was placed on the path to a successful accounting career early in life. She was a studious individual, ranking among the top of her graduating classes and had much encouragement from her mentors.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Chad A. Lettsome
By Kirshena J. Joseph
A brilliant but humble mind, Chad A. Lettsome has come from humble beginnings in a fishing village to share a story of persistence, hope, passion, success and inspiration.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Michael W. Winter
By Ron O. D'Avilar
18-year-old Michael W. Winter is a 2023 graduate of Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) and is already an entrepreneur, owning and operating his own carwash called Mickey's Magic Car Wash and a landscaping company.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Kevis J. Hughes
By Ron O. D'Avilar
Serial entrepreneur Kevis J. Hughes is juggling three businesses while navigating life in the Virgin Islands. While owning and managing three businesses may seem like a daunting task for most, our Young Professional says each of his companies shares a piece of his heart.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Geromy O. Boynes
Ron O. D'Avilar
Young Professional Geromy O. Boynes is a 25-year-old entrepreneur currently at the forefront of his family’s business, Boynes Taekwondo Academy, where he teaches kids and adults the art of Taekwondo.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Delbert R. Samuel
By Reuben J.A. Stoby
The male teacher is a ‘dying breed’; however, Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) and the Virgin Islands education system are still fortunate to have Delbert R. Samuel.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Akin S. Bascombe
By Ron O. D'Avilar
Forced to become an entrepreneur to make ends meet, Akin S. Bascombe is the proud owner of a multi-media production company, Crowntec, which was established during the COVID-19 pandemic. When not actively working on his business or developing brands, Akin works as an Information Technology (IT) Programmer for the Government of the Virgin Islands.

