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This Week We Feature Young Professional Gregory A. Levons Snr

This Week We Feature Young Professional Gregory A. Levons Snr. Photo: VINO
Employed by the Water and Sewerage Department of the Government of the Virgin Islands is a true Anegadian as he has a vested interest and love for the sea. Photo: VINO
Employed by the Water and Sewerage Department of the Government of the Virgin Islands is a true Anegadian as he has a vested interest and love for the sea. Photo: VINO
Gregory A. Levons and his sibblings - a family of boys. Photo: VINO
Gregory A. Levons and his sibblings - a family of boys. Photo: VINO
For his commitment to his work he was named employee of the month of March 2013. Photo: VINO
For his commitment to his work he was named employee of the month of March 2013. Photo: VINO
Hailing from the island of Anegada, Gregory firmly believes in the old saying
Hailing from the island of Anegada, Gregory firmly believes in the old saying "life begins at 40" and although not yet there he has been spending his maturing years preparing for the time when life will truly begin for him. Photo: VINO
By Cathy O. O. Richards

This week we feature a young man who accurately describes himself as a calm, cool and collective guy. His passion for giving back to his community is one to admire. His dream for his country is one of prosperity whereby he would like to see it not only prosper but prosper in the right way where development is controlled in such a way that the natural beauty of the island he hails from and resides on remains.

This patriotic young man is none other than Mr Gregory A. Levons Snr.

Hailing from the island of Anegada, Gregory firmly believes in the old saying "life begins at 40" and, although not yet there, he has been spending his maturing years preparing for the time when life will truly begin for him.

Community at heart

Our Young Professional is someone with his community at heart and has served as the President of the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) of the Claudia Creque Educational Centre, is a member of CERT, and also a vibrant church goer.

He stressed that the young people of today should be engaged in church where they will learn about God who will help them to discern right from wrong.

Schooling & work

Gregory received his primary and secondary schooling on Anegada before being granted a scholarship to attend the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) but he said due to a few hiccups in documentation of the said scholarship his college life was short lived.

Nevertheless, Gregory is today functioning as a productive member of society. For the past eight years he has been working at the Water and Sewerage Department where he currently holds the position of Chargehand and is a very versatile worker and aids in any position that requires his attention, all in the interest of the community he loves.

When asked what motivated his job choice, Gregory, being the community oriented person he is, stated that he sees his job as a way of giving back to his community. "I went to school on the island and I feel it is only right and fair to give back to your community".

A love for the sea

Apart from his job, Gregory has a love for fishing and the open sea. "Growing up, my dad took care of the family by fishing. Going fishing with dad as a little boy, I grew to love fishing." He also mentioned that he was more into fishing during his younger years as compared to now due to his busy work schedule which restricts fishing to a weekend luxury, provided that the weather is good.

He even went on to say that if finances were favourable he would make fishing a full time job. "I love the sea. It's dangerous but I just have a love for the sea," he said.

"Young, prosperous, black entrepreneur, owning my own business in fishing," was Gregory's response when asked where he sees himself in the next 5 to 10 years. He added, "In the BVI, food is money and fishing is food.”

With that in mind, he stated that owning a business in the fishing industry means you have to learn to put yourself in the right particular type of fishing and he personally wants to be involved in deep sea fishing because he noticed that the VI does not have a very big market for deep sea fishing which is an opportunity he plans on taking advantage of.

Fatherly advice

Our Young Professional is also a dad who is devoting his time to nurturing his boys to ensure that they get the best chance at the best possible education.

At the same time he has positioned himself to grasp every opportunity to have his CV boosted, not only for his personal gains but Anegada’s.

In his advice to youth, Gregory said young people need to not just go to school but stay in school and get a proper education which will open their minds to all the bad that is going on in the world so that they can stay away from those things. "Teach them about teenage pregnancy and drugs so that they can stay away from those things."

16 Responses to “This Week We Feature Young Professional Gregory A. Levons Snr”

  • 123 (22/05/2015, 08:32) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
    good to see an sister islad youth getting his due...go Greg!
  • Yo (22/05/2015, 08:36) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Good youth
  • Kerry (22/05/2015, 08:44) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Keep up the good work Greg.......
  • Cee (22/05/2015, 08:46) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    Congrats greg, keep up the good work!
  • friend (22/05/2015, 09:07) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    Great article Gregory, nice to see you online.
  • Dee - Cuz (22/05/2015, 10:23) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    Great pick vino! Keep doing what you love Greg.
  • Concern 1 (22/05/2015, 10:48) Like (9) Dislike (2) Reply
    Next elections please put in your bid so that you can make a vibrant contribution not only to Anegada but the entire BVI. May God continue to bless you . A HANDSOME GUY
  • Blue Rush WaterSports (22/05/2015, 11:06) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    Great job cuz i love to see my people recognized for hard work!
  • hey (22/05/2015, 19:24) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    He is a hard worker and overall great guy. Nice pick VINO.
  • just asking. (23/05/2015, 08:15) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Keep your heard on
  • elegal (23/05/2015, 13:14) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Great pick VINO Greg is like a brother to me. he's a great guy and a good friend. As an island man i can't say non bad about him. he'd lend a helping hand to any and everybody. Keep your head up bro and keep flying.
  • Bre (23/05/2015, 13:18) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Niceeeee
  • DE WORM(BFIATC) (24/05/2015, 06:16) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    GREAT PICK VINO TRUE MAN OF THE SOIL KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK MY BROTHER
  • .... (24/05/2015, 07:15) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    Boy gref u hit the jackpot
  • all of we (24/05/2015, 23:51) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    This guy is a community minded guy and a very good person by heart. Hard working, helpful,respectfully and loving. I even saw this guy at the poker run with children that is not his. This is really a great guy. Go good Gregory and keep keeping. God have his eyes on you. Stay bless. You really deserve this.


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