Now in its 25th Year! Aug 22 - 28, 2013 Vol.25, No.49
YouR FRee GuiDe
to our islands’ happenings
West End Community Back-to-School Fair August 24th @ Benjamin Romney Park Also this week: Road March Party @ Paragon • Darts tournament @ Fish ‘N lime • Rescue from Da Fire @ opium
This Week’s Feature Story by Jane Bakewell
All Roads Lead to Showtime For a local band that formed 15 years ago, Showtime Band has garnered more than its share of awards, capping it off recently with their 7th consecutive Road March title, won at this year’s Rise and Shine Tramp (J’ouvert) during the annual Emancipation Festival celebrations. The song that had their fans shouting and dancing was “Sort Out” from their recent album “Good Over Evil.” The nine members of the band started out as schoolmates in 1999 and brought their talents together – which included guitarists, a keyboard player two singers and a female drummer. The group quickly gained popularity playing at local venues
of the group leaving to form a new group called VI
and festival celebrations. Their break out came in
Showtime Band.
2006, when thy won their first Road March title dur-
Lead singer for Showtime Band, Eustus “Boss”
ing the annual Festival celebrations with their song
Freeman has high hopes for the band and believes
“Soca Pledge.”
new doors are opening for them. They will be playing
On a roll from that title win, the band has now
on October 12th for the Miami Carnival, but closer to
toured the Caribbean and the US and produced 10
home everyone can hear them at Paragon and Pearl
albums. Making the VI proud in 2012, Showtime
on Saturday, August 24th. Get ready for a Road
Band was named “Band of the Year” at the
March party with additional music by Volume
International Soca Awards in New York City. This pro-
International and Daddy Shaw from St Thomas and
pelled the group to the international stage.
Tortola’s own DJ Taz. Admission is $20 and free gifts
Unfortunately, that year the band also split with half
will be offered all night.
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Vol. 25, No. 49 • Aug 22 - 28, 2013
Ask Koren Your personal E-therapist, is in the house!
Will Age Matter Later
Ask Koren
Dear Koren I am a 45 year old man who has been dating a 26 year old woman for the past 5 months. She is very mature and respectful and a wonderful person. I am really into her. I am really ready to settle down and start a family but I am wondering if I should worry about the age difference that will occur down the years from now. –Hopeful
self honestly and openly, so you can know what is on her dreamcard. Strong commitment means sticking to your word and being who you promise to be to each other, whether times are good or bad. Maybe she will see someone her own age 5 years from now who appears to be more attractive, but a commitment to you should make her stay. You have to stay committed when her actions or words might not seem mature enough for you or when she starts to “act her age”. Be willing to compromise. Both of you must make an effort to compromise and act in an unselfish manner. If she is willing to listen to your views and you to hers and you both don’t mind giving in somewhat to the other sometimes, then that habit can be strengthened and be useful in the coming years. While your concerns are legitimate, if the right attitude is there on both your parts and the love is genuine, then that minimizes any future concerns you might have. Really and truly, life brings no guarantees. We do the best we can with what we have; we put in our best efforts and hope that they yield positive results.
Dear Hopeful, Is age just a number? Sometimes it is, but most often it is not. It is an indication of how much experience we have, how much perspective we have gained and what stage we are at in our lives. The age difference between you and your lady is 19 years and it seems as though you are happy in spite of it. If at this point, you are meshing well as a couple, it is still relevant that you discuss future plans. After all, people change and circumstances can create change. Three of the most important things for you both when considering the future are communication, commitment and compromise. Communication enables you both to say not only what your present needs are, but also what your goals and dreams are for the future. Do you want some of the same things for yourselves as individuals and as a couple 10 years down the road? Talk about these things frankly and encourage your lady to express her-
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Vol. 25, No. 49 • Aug 22 - 28, 2013
By Jan Critchley
A Name Fit For A King Choosing a name for most new parents is a challenge and many can often be seen browsing through baby name books to find the perfect one for their new bundle of joy. It is a minefield – you need to find a name that will not only suit the child as it grows from childhood to adulthood but to ensure that it will not suffer any ridicule or be prone to inappropriate nicknames through its impressionable years! Imagine then the implications when your baby is being born into the Royal Family with its plethora of protocols and traditions, not to mention the whole worlds’ media waiting with bated breath – eager to share the news. Within a few hours of the new Prince being born, I remember being in Trellis Bay and chalkboards were appearing everywhere displaying favorite boys names for people to vote for. In amongst the serious suggestions were also some rather untraditional names – my personal favorite being Will-i-am. So, almost a month ago now, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge announced his name as Prince George Alexander Louis, or His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge for short! The couple had clearly chosen to stick with tradition and “George” was always the most popular name with the public (and bookmakers) with names such as James and Henry also in the mix. The announcement undoubtedly pleased The Queen, whose father was also called George.
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However, George was not his real name as he was actually christened Albert (and known as Bertie) – but upon his Coronation he chose to reign as King George VI. The name Alexander also runs through the young prince's paternal line, as Prince Philip's grandfather was Prince Louis Alexander of Battenberg. There have been three medieval kings of Scotland named Alexander, so the name is also a nod to those north of the border. Louis is a name the young Royal shares with his father, Prince William and is thought to be in tribute to Lord Louis Mountbatten, Prince Charles’ uncle who was assassinated in 1979 and was known within the family as “Uncle Dickie”. According to most recent data, “George” was the twelfth most popular name for new baby boys in England and Wales in 2011, falling from ninth place in 2010. However, it is highly likely that the name will now find a new popularity and make its way back into the top ten in no time at all!
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Your Guide to British Virgin Islands Events By Jane Bakewell
Road March Party Come out and help Showtime Band celebrate their 2013 Road March title from this year’s Festival celebrations at Paragon and Pearl on Saturday, August 24th. The Band will be playing hits from their latest album Good Over Evil including their winning title song, Sort Out. To add to the musical mix will be Volume International and Big Daddy Shaw of Jammer out of St. Thomas. DJ Taz will add to the local mix. Admission is $20 and free gifts will be given out all night.
Saturday, August 24th at 7pm. It is a 4 a side dart tournament and sponsors are hoping for 24 teams to assemble. Come out to register early for $20 per team and compete for three coveted trophies. There will be specials on Mount Gay and Heineken as well as tasty chicken curry plus a 50/50 raffle with a portion of the proceeds going to support VISAR.
On Fire @ Club Opium Rescue from Da Fire is the theme for Club Opium’s musical bash on Saturday, August 24th. Hot Soca singer, Fireman Hooper and DJ Cue are flying in from St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) to heat things up. Also on stage will be this year’s Soca Monarch winner of the “Power Segment,” Kingman, also a SVG native. BVI’s DJ Dre will be on hand to start the music flowing. Complimentary Fire Red Jello Shots will be offered all night and there is a cash prize for the hottest dressed lady. Admission is $20 and is limited to those 18 years and older.
Back-to-School Fair All students living in the West End community from Towers west come on out for a fun-filled fair sponsored by the West End Community Center Committee. This back-to-school fair will benefit students from kindergarten through college (HLSCC). All students will be provided with school supplies including a backpack. The event is held at the Benjamin Romney Recreation Park and will be from 2pm to 5pm. For further information call 541-2056.
Darts Tournament Fish ’n Lime is hosting an End of the Summer darts tournament sponsored by Mount Gay Rum on
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Vol. 25, No. 49 • Aug 22 - 28, 2013
live music • events • concerts •
THURSDAY - AUG 22
BANANAKEET — Happy Hour 4-7pm & live music
ROAD TOWN
CANE GARDEN BAY
PUSSER’S — Daily Happy Hour from 5-7pm
MYETT’S — Beach Bar Lounge open 4pm, Pizza
THE PUB — Indian Night
Night from 6pm & Candyman for Sunset Happy Hour 5-7pm
CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — Beach Bar Lounge from 4pm, Tapas
ELMS — Happy Hour 4-6pm, Beach BBQ & music
night 6pm & Candyman for sunset happy hour 5-7pm
by the Elmtones from 7pm
ELMS — Happy Hour 4-6pm
QUITO’S — Reggae & Jerk night with live music by
QUITO’S — Happy Hour with Candyman from 4pm
Quito & the Edge from 9:30pm
& live music by Quito Rymer from 7:30pm
SATURDAY - AUG 24
FRIDAY - AUG 23
ROAD TOWN
ROAD TOWN
PUSSER’S — Daily Happy Hour from 5-7pm
PUSSER’S — Daily Happy Hour from 5-7pm THE PUB — Caribbean cuisine, happy hour 5-
THE PUB — Caribbean cuisine, happy hour 57:30pm & live music & entertainment CLUB OPIUM — Rescue From Da Fire music by
7:30pm & live music
Fireman Hooper & DJ Cue NANNY CAY
WEST END
NANNY CAY — Beach Bar TGIF Party From 4:30pm
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FISH N’ LIME — Darts Tournament from 7pm
WEST END
FISH BAY
THE CLUBHOUSE AT FRENCHMAN’S — Mojito
PARAGON — Showtime Road March Party music by
Madness Jappy Jour and $2 tacos
DJ Taz, Daddy Shaw,Volume Intl & Showtime Band
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ts • parties • sports • movies and more
BENJAMIN ROMNEY PARK — Back-to-School Fair
MYETT’S — Margarita Monday with Al ( from Last
from 2-5pm
Resort Band) at 7pm, Sunset Happy Hour 5-7pm &
UPCOMING EVENTS
$4 Margaritas CANE GARDEN BAY VG & OUTER ISLANDS MYETT’S — Volleybal, Beach Bar Lounge from 12pm, SCRUB ISLAND — Live music & buffet 6-10pm Sunset happy hour 5-7pm & Paddle boards for rent
SUNDAY - AUG 25 ROAD TOWN THE PUB — Island style brunch & prime rib night CANE GARDEN BAY QUITO’S — Open from 11am, serving Lunch & Dinner
TUESDAY - AUG 27 CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — 2 for 1 Bushwacker specials, pizza night from 6pm & Candyman for sunset happy hour 5-7pm
Foxy’s Catfight Regatta
WEST END
Oct 26 - 27
THE CLUBHOUSE AT FRENCHMAN’S — Mojito MYETT’S — Volleyball, Beach Bar Lounge from 12pm, Madness Jappy Jour and $2 tacos live Steel Pan Vibes for Sunset happy hour 5-7pm & Paddle boards for rent
MONDAY - AUG 26 ROAD TOWN
— Sept 19 WEDNESDAY - AUG 28 Youth CHAIR-ity Event @ CANE GARDEN BAY
CLEM’S BY THE SEA — Happy Hour every Monday 5:30-7:30pm with live steel pan music CANE GARDEN BAY
Nanny Cay — Oct 5
MYETT’S — Sunset happy hour 5-7pm, 3D Band at
CHAIR-ity Exhibit & Auction
7pm for dinner & dance
@ Governmnet House
PUSSER’S — Daily Happy Hour from 5-7pm WEST END
Full Moon Party
QUITO’S — Fish Fry with Too Smooth from 7:30pm VG & OUTER ISLANDS
— Oct 11 Interline Regatta — Oct 15 - 24
SCRUB ISLAND — Wine tasting 5-7pm, Old San Juan
Virgins Cup — Oct 19
cookout 7pm
BVI Wine & Food Festival — Nov 1-3 Round Tortola Race —Nov 23 9
Vol. 25, No. 49 • Aug 22 - 28, 2013
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By Jane Bakewell
The Butler Director, Lee Daniels’ The Butler would be considered a historical bio-pic, but it is much more than that. It is primarily the story of an African-American man’s emotionally fraught relationship with his son set against the backdrop of America’s social revolution in the 60s and 70s. It just so happens that through this time, Cecil Gaines (Forest Whitaker) was employed as a butler at the White House serving through eight presidents’ terms – from Truman to Reagan. The opening scenes show a rural southern cotton farm in the 1920s, where blacks were technically free but subject to the low wages and abuse of white land owners. Cecil as a young boy watches as his father is shot in cold blood for questioning his boss’s ill treatment of his wife. As a young man Cecil leaves the cotton farm to forge a new future for himself and through a series of events ends up being trained as a butler in a prestigious Washington, DC Hotel only to later be recruited for this position at the White House. He learns early on in his trade that the keys to advancement lay in “notrocking the boat” but remaining silent, while anticipating what the one he is serving may want next. Although Cecil is able from his wages to offer a comfortable middle-class lifestyle for his wife Gloria (Oprah Winfrey) and two sons, his home-life is far from idyllic with Gloria escaping into alcohol to deal with his long hours away, and his son Louis (David Oyelowo) using his college time to get involved in civil rights activism. Estranged from his son and his politics, Cecil remains the efficient butler with the “face for the white man” in place, as an almost carnival show of presidents (captured by well-known
actors) make their cameo appearances at the White House. Memorable shots of Lyndon B. Johnson (Liev Schrieber) in a toilet scene are hilarious as is Alan Rickman’s great portrayal of Ronald Reagan. However, the most poignant scenes are the cutaways from a formal state dinner, where Cecil is meticulously arranging the silver settings, to a scene where Louis and other freedom fighters are attacked by the KKK on a bus in the south and again accosted as they sit in at a lunch counter refusing to move to the “colored section.” The adage “if you speak up you die” could never ring more true and reveals why the survivalist father is so at odds with the son he loves and wants to protect. Although a bit too long and biting off way too much history than it can do justice to – The Butler powerfully portrays the evolution of a relationship between a father and son at war with how to deal with racial inequality. There is definitely Oscar-buzz for this film. 11
Vol. 25, No. 49 • Aug 22 - 28, 2013
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By Dean “The Sportsman” Greenaway
Right On Track Saturday evening in Capoons Bay, they came out for the final time to show what they had learnt during the Aug 1-17, BVI Athletics Association’s Kiddies Athletics Summer Camp. The group was spearheaded by BVIAA Vice President Steve Augustine, an IAAF Certified Lecturer in conjunction with Hon. Andrew Fahie, assisted by BVIAA General Secretary Delva Thomas, her daughter Kaetia Madurio and a number of coaches and parents. More than 50 participants took part, including several 3-year olds and this brought out the competitors in them all. The mini track meet featuring hurdles, a formula 1 obstacle course and relays, wrapped up the inaugural camp. “Everything went well from the opening day through the closing meet,” Augustine noted of the event that targeted 4-14 year olds. “We had the IAAF age appropriate Kiddies Packages with all the different implements that were specifically designed for kids – we had them all at the camp. And it showed on the last day of the camp what they learnt.” Augustine said after lining them up for the relays, hurdles and obstacle course, in no way shape or form, kids were scared of any of the events. “Primarily, that’s what we were all about – introducing the kids to the events with a higher level of comfort and participation and it definitely showed – the kids were all eager,” he reflected. “I think that come inter-school sports next year, when it comes to introducing different sporting events on the track, we’ll see that the comfort level of some of these kids will be a lot greater than those who have yet to experience the program.” Augustine said the camp definitely allowed for tal-
Kiddies Summer Camp participants
ent identification and said there’s good talent in Capoons Bay and would like to see getting some of them involved in off season work. “We have some sprinters, some pretty good throwers – a variety of children who really stood out – and again, there were the ones crossing the line in front the majority of the times,” he pointed out. The BVIAA VP said there was definitely improvement seen between day one and the end of the camp. He said on the first day, some were hesitant and scared as far as jumping and running. “By the end of the course, they were all comfortable and participated,” he noted. “I think we fulfilled that mandate as far as identifying and further developing talent.” Augustine singled out parental involvement as a key ingredient in the success of the program. “They made the job of Delva and I so much easier,” he said thanking them. “They were there literally setting up the hurdles, setting up the implements. Some even came out and helped me line the track on the day of competition. So parental participation was at an all time high—it couldn’t have been any better.” 13
Vol. 25, No. 49 • Aug 22 - 28, 2013
THURSDAY AUGUST 22, 2013 12:45 PM 9 Sport Today 1:00 & WTA Tennis U.S. Open Series: New Haven Open at Yale, Quarterfinal. (N) 1:30 M O’Neill Outside (N) 2:00 M Intrepid Outdoors N Car Science 2:10 = MLB Baseball Washington Nationals at Chicago Cubs. (Joined in Progress) (N) 2:30 M Babe Winkelman’s Outdoor Secrets 3:00 & ATP Tennis U.S. Open Series: Winston-Salem Open, Quarterfinal. (N) 4:00 8 Little League Baseball World Series: Teams TBA. (N) M Cycling USA Pro Challenge, Stage 4. (N) 7:30 & High School Football: Dick’s Hell Week (N) M CFL Football BC Lions at Montreal Alouettes. (N) 8:00 & Little League Baseball World Series: Teams TBA. (N) 8 NFL Preseason Football Carolina Panthers at Baltimore Ravens. (N) 10:00 & ATP Tennis U.S. Open Series: Winston-Salem Open, Quarterfinal. (N Same-day Tape) 11:30 M The Grid
FRIDAY AUGUST 23, 2013 12:00 & First Take (N) 1:00 & WTA Tennis U.S. Open Series: New Haven Open at Yale, First Semifinal. (N) 3:00 & ATP Tennis U.S. Open Series: Winston-Salem Open, First Semifinal. 4:00 M Cycling USA Pro Challenge, Stage 5. (N) 5:30 & NASCAR Racing Sprint Cup: Irwin Tools Night Race, Qualifying. (N) 7:00 & WTA Tennis U.S. Open Series: New Haven Open at Yale, Second Semifinal. (N) ) MLB Baseball Detroit Tigers at New York Mets. (N) . MLB Baseball New York Yankees at Tampa Bay Rays. (N) 8:00 * NFL Preseason Football Seattle Seahawks at Green Bay Packers. (N) 8:30 M MLS Soccer Sporting Kansas City at Chicago Fire. (N) 9:30 & Boxing Friday Night Fights. (N) 10:00 ; UEFA Champions League Magazine (N) 11:00 M Auto Racing ARCA Racing Series: Allen Crowe 100. (Taped) 11:30 & Boxing
SATURDAY AUGUST 24, 2013 12:30 PM _ ( Little League Baseball World Series, International Final: Teams TBA. (N) 3:00 & WTA Tennis U.S. Open Series: New Haven Open at Yale, Final. (N) Limin’ Times Entertainment Guide
M Strong and True: Notre Dame Football Spring 2013 3:30 _ ( Little League Baseball World Series, U.S. Final: Teams TBA. (N) 4:30 ` Horse Racing Travers Stakes/King’s Bishop. (N) 7:00 & WNBA Basketball Chicago Sky at Atlanta Dream. (N) 8 High School Football Booker T. Washington (Fla.) at Norcross (Ga.). (N) 7:30 _ ( NASCAR Racing Sprint Cup: Irwin Tools Night Race. (N) 8:00 * NFL Preseason Football St. Louis Rams at Denver Broncos. (N) 8:30 = MLB Baseball Chicago Cubs at San Diego Padres. (N) 10:00 & High School Football Central (Calif.) at Valor Christian (Colo.). (N) 11:00 N Unique Whips
SUNDAY AUGUST 25, 2013 12:30 PM ; Halls of Fame 1:00 ) MLB Baseball Detroit Tigers at New York Mets. (N) 1:30 8 Heisman Trophy Preview Show (N) 2:00 ; Triathlon REV3 Championship. M Cycling USA Pro Challenge, Stage 7. (N Same-day Tape) 3:00 & MLL Lacrosse Final: Teams TBA. (N) 8 High School Football American Heritage (Fla.) at Cypress Bay (Fla.). (N) 4:00 ` Cycling USA Pro Challenge, Stage 7. (N) = MLB Baseball Chicago Cubs at San Diego Padres. (N) 5:00 & Softball National Pro Fastpitch, Final: Teams TBA. (Taped) 7:00 & Skateboard Street League (N) M Yachting America’s Cup: Louis Vuitton Cup Final, Race 9 & 10. (N Same-day Tape) 8:00 ` NFL Preseason Football Minnesota Vikings at San Francisco 49ers. (N) 8 MLB Baseball Boston Red Sox at Los Angeles Dodgers. (N) 10:00 & MLS Soccer Portland Timbers at Seattle Sounders FC. (N) 11:30 ` Sports Final
MONDAY AUGUST 26, 2013 12:45 PM 9 Sport Today 1:00 & 2013 U.S. Open Tennis First Round. (N) M English Premier League Soccer Manchester United FC vs Chelsea FC. (N) 4:00 8 NFL Live (N) ; Golf Life 4:30 ; UFC Ultimate Insider 5:30 M Pro Football Talk (N) 7:00 & 2013 U.S. Open Tennis First Round. (N) 8 MLB Baseball Teams TBA. M Formula One Pre-Race
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7:30 M Formula One Racing Belgian Grand Prix. 8:00 4 WWE Monday Night RAW (N) 9:30 M F1 Extra 10:00 8 Baseball Tonight (N) M IndyCar Racing GoPro Grand Prix of Sonoma. 11:00 & Olbermann (N) N Unique Whips
TUESDAY AUGUST 27, 2013 12:45 PM 9 Sport Today 1:00 & 2013 U.S. Open Tennis First Round. (N) 1:30 M North American Hunter (N) 4:00 6 Reel Rivals M Americana Outdoors 5:00 8 Around the Horn (N) M The Crossover With Michelle Beadle (N) 6:30 ; Boys in the Hall M Fantasy Football Live (N) 7:00 & 2013 U.S. Open Tennis First Round. (N) 8 RGIII: Will to Win (N) 7:30 M Strong and True: Notre Dame Football Spring 2013 8:00 8 Nine for IX (N) ; UEFA Champions League Soccer Teams TBA. 9:00 8 2013 World Series of Poker Main Event. (Taped) 10:00 8 2013 World Series of Poker Main Event. (Taped) = MLB Baseball Chicago Cubs at Los Angeles Dodgers. (N) 10:30 ; UFC Ultimate Insider 11:00 & Olbermann (N)
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 28, 2013 12:45 PM 9 Sport Today 1:00 & 2013 U.S. Open Tennis Men’s First Round and Women’s Second Round. (N) M Whitetail Diaries (N) 1:30 ; The Game 365 2:00 8 SportsCenter (N) ; UEFA Champions League Pregame (N) 2:30 ; UEFA Champions League Soccer Teams TBA. (N) M Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship 3:00 8 NFL Insiders (N) 4:00 M Jimmy Houston Outdoors (N) 5:00 M Yachting America’s Cup: Louis Vuitton Cup Final, Race 11 & 12. (N Same-day Tape) 6:30 ; Destination Polaris 7:00 & 2013 U.S. Open Tennis Men’s First Round and Women’s Second Round. (N) 8 MLB Baseball Teams TBA. ; UEFA Champions League Soccer Teams TBA. 10:00 8 Baseball Tonight (N) ; SEC Gridiron LIVE (N) 11:00 & Olbermann (N)) N Unique Whips
Weekly Suduko
The objective is to fill the full 9x9 grid with digits so that each column, each row, and each of the nine 3x3 “sub-grids” that compose the main grid contains all of the digits from 1 to 9 – with no repeats within each row or column within the entire square. A partially completed grid is usually provided, which typically has a unique solution. See next weeks Limin’ Times issue for solution.