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18 businesses to find homes in phase one of D5 Economic Zone– Hon Rymer
HUNTUMS GHUT, Tortola, VI – Minister for Works, Transportation and Utilities, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has indicated that in the first phase of the Fifth District Economic Zone development in Huntums Ghut, the government will be constructing three commercial warehouses, each able to accommodate a number of businesses.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Dakota K. Christopher
By Ron O. D'Avilar
Dakota K. Christopher is on a mission to spread positivity and women empowerment in the Virgin Islands. Through a custom clothing line ‘Notbasic by Ms Kody,’ she started a community movement that spreads powerful messages of hope in this very unorthodox way.
Author & Young Entrepreneur: Meet 12-year-old Amia A. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While lots of Millennial and Gen Z youths are taken up with the latest online trends and tik-tok challenges, 12-year-old Amia A. Wheatley has already written her first book and is using her time and energy to pursue ambitious goals that will secure her future.
This Week We Feature Young Professional C’Novia D. Toussaint
By Ron O. D'Avilar
While many teens are taken up with social media apps like TikTok and Snapchat, 15-year-old Young Professional C’Novia D. Toussaint has her eyes set on building an industry around her cosmetic company ‘C’Novia Cosmetics.’
VIslander Morey Wright Jr running for State Rep in Florida, USA
PEMBROKE PINES, Florida, USA- Five years ago, Virgin Islander Morey Wright Jr aka ‘Moe’ told Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) in a Young Professional feature that in his purpose of improving the everyday lives of others, he can see himself running for public office one day.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Cleteist A. Mathavious
By Ron O. D'Avilar
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on business, Entrepreneur and father of three Mr Cleteist A. Mathavious is still finding ways to navigate through business in these tough times.
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 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'.