A woman with long, wavy, reddish-brown hair wearing a shiny brown velvet long-sleeve top, posing confidently against a graphic background with text and design elements. M.L. Scotland

Markida Scotland, professionally known as M.L. Scotland, is a versatile communications professional whose work spans journalism, public relations, authorship, & photography. With a passion for storytelling in all its forms, she has built a career that blends the written word, visual artistry, and strategic communications.

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Current Works

Services

Communications Specialist | Journalist | Photographer

Helping brands, businesses, and organizations (government and non-profit included) share stories that stick. From media relations to powerful visuals, I deliver clear, engaging content that connects with your audience. As a journalist, I provide objective and credible, storytelling that not only captures attention, but delivers impact whether covering local stories, business updates, or human-interest features.

  • Professional freelance photography services specializing in portraits, corporate branding, and editorial imagery. Capture powerful visuals that tell your story and enhance communications.

  • Delivering sharp, accurate, and engaging stories that amplify messages, inform and inspire—from news features and editorials to interviews and community coverage.

  • Craft compelling press releases and editorial features that align with your brand voice and captures attention across traditional and digital platforms. We also help you build and maintain relationships with journalists and news outlets to secure coverage and elevate visibility.

  • Promote your brand, story, or expertise by appearing as a guest or sharing an ad on our podcast.

  • Develop high-quality written and visual content for websites, newsletters, and social media, and marketing campaigns

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The Journal

Blog
A Government That Won’t Pay Its Bills Cannot Earn the Public’s Trust
A Government That Won’t Pay Its Bills Cannot Earn the Public’s Trust

The U.S. Virgin Islands has many challenges, but one of the most persistent — and most corrosive — is the government’s chronic failure to pay its vendors on time.

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Finding My Way Back
Finding My Way Back

After six years away from journalism, I’m rediscovering my voice and returning to the career that has always felt like home.

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When will we investigate the Virgin Islands Legislature
When will we investigate the Virgin Islands Legislature

Senators convicted of wire fraud and bribery, audit reports exposing widespread legislative misuse of taxpayer money — these aren’t isolated incidents, but part of a troubling pattern. It’s time to shine a light on the Legislature’s operations and demand transparency.

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SHOP OUR MERCH

ChibiChibi Caribbean is a merchandise collection dedicated to Caribbean Culture in Lifestyle and Fashion. Dressed in signature madras pieces by Designs By Regal, these items are a collaboration between Aesthete Noire (photographer) and Regal (designer) to continue creating an appreciation for Caribbean culture.