SHOMARI MOOREHEAD 
 
 
 
32 Estate St. John 
Christiansted, VI 00820 
 
Monday, November 10, 2025 
 
Honorable Senator Avery Lewis 
Virgin Islands Legislature 
 
Dear Senator Lewis, 
 
I’m writing today to express my heartfelt thanks for your decision to honor 
a Virgin Islands jewel, Ms. Janeisha John, with the Key to the Territory. I’ve 
had the privilege of knowing Janeisha for nearly two decades, and I’ve 
continually admired her drive, her talent, and her willingness to chase her 
dreams while never losing touch with where she comes from. 
 
As someone born and raised on St. Croix, Janeisha represents the best of 
our community. The daughter of the founders of Centerline Bakery & Deli, 
she grew up steeped in service, leadership, and love for the Virgin Islands. 
She graduated with honors from the St. Croix Educational Complex, where 
she was class president, a saxophonist, dancer, and athlete—all before 
going on to earn her degree from the University of the Virgin Islands. 
 
Janeisha has been a trailblazer in pageantry and media holding the rare 
distinction of representing the Virgin Islands in both the Miss America and 
Miss Universe competitions. As a TV host, executive producer, and on-
screen talent, she has not only helped shape black-owned media platforms 
like Zeus Network but also modeled for major brands like Microsoft, 
Verizon, and Target. And yet, with all this success, she has never forgotten 
St. Croix. 
 
What truly sets Janeisha apart is her consistent return home both physically 
and in spirit. She gives back by speaking with students, promoting local 
designers, supporting events, and even shooting international magazine 
covers on-island to highlight Crucian talent. She was recently named the 
Hollywood Carnival Queen, received the Caribbean Heritage Award from 
the City of Los Angeles, and continues to raise the profile of Virgin 
Islanders on global stages. 
 
Senator, I also want to thank you for recognizing her now, while her work 
continues to blossom. As someone who’s deeply involved in our 
community as a board member of several non-profits, I’ve seen firsthand 
how important it is to lift up those who make a difference. In my role as a 
community advocate and a business owner here in St. Croix, I’ve always 
emphasized the value of recognizing our homegrown talent and those who 
return to give back to the islands. Too often, we wait until someone has 
passed or retired to sing their praises. Honoring Janeisha today sets the 
right example: it tells our youth that their dreams are valid and that their 
community sees them. 
 
Thank you again for recognizing her invaluable work in our community. 
The Key to the Territory is a most fitting award. I’m grateful for your 
support and for this wonderful acknowledgment of Janeisha’s dedication. 
 
With appreciation, 
 
 
 
Shomari Moorehead 
Founder, CrucianPoint LLC 
President, Our Town Frederiksted