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Feb 13 - 19, 2014 Vol.26, No.22

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to our islands’ happenings

Happy Valentine’s Day Also this week: Full Moon Party @ trellis Bay • Brian Neale Back @ Myett’s • sweethearts of the Caribbean • Farmers’ week Finale

This Week’s Feature Story by Jan Critchley

Theatre Series Set to Thrill The stage is set for four more screenings of a diverse range of theatrical productions as part of the new spring line-up of Appleby’s BVI Theatre Series.

The first play to be screened is Private Lives, which will be shown at the HLSCC Auditorium at 7:00pm on Saturday, February 15th.

Thanks to a collaborative effort by Appleby and HLSCC, since October 2013, the first series of selected performances have already been aired here in the BVI. From Shakespearean classics such as Macbeth and Hamlet to Alan Bennet’s, Habit of Art, these plays have been broadcast as part of London’s National Theatre’s project to show the best of British Theatre to locations across the world.

With the new spring line-up though, organizers have looked at broadening the content to have more general appeal with productions such as The Audience, starring Helen Mirren in her Academy Award winning role as Queen Elizabeth II and War Horse, the international smash hit which is expected to be so popular that two show dates have been set.

First off though is Noël Coward’s Private Lives, an explosive tale of two glamorous and passionate people who are divorced but find themselves five years later in adjoining

hotel rooms with their spouses. This chance encounter reignites their passion as they fling themselves into a whirlwind romance without a thought of partners present or turbulances past.

Nadia Menezes, Counsel at Appleby, instigated the theatre series after seeing a number of performances screened at an arts center in New York. She said, “I was determined to have the plays available to enjoy in the BVI, however none of this could have happened without the support of Appleby and HLSCC. ” She added, “It has also been good that teachers are encouraging students to attend and for Hamlet we produced act by act summaries aimed at helping the students understand the performance. Entertainment through education, that is the goal.”

So make a fun theatre outing part of your Valentine’s weekend, Brandywine Restaurant will be open from 5pm and stay open later on the night of the performance, perfect for before show drinks or dinner and drinks afterwards. So make this a date to remember and get your tickets today. Prices are $15 for advance purchase, $20 on the door and $10 for students and HLSCC staff. More information can be found at the Facebook page “Appleby’s BVI Theatre Series.”

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Vol. 26, No. 22 • Feb 13 - 19, 2014

By Claudia Colli

In Our Words As a writer I was impressed with the new writing exhibit “In our Words. An Exhibition of Virgin Islands’ Writings” that is on display at the 1780 Lower Estate Sugar Works for the month of February. I am a great lover of the written word and will read a book for not just for the storyline, but for the beauty of its writing.

This comprehensive exhibit shows just how many people in the BVI appreciate the written word.

On display are books of poetry, history, academic texts, memoirs by such notable Virgin Islanders as HR Penn and J.R. O’Neal, a book on women farmers, guidebooks, newspapers and much, much more – all written by people who call (or who have called) the BVI home. At the exhibit’s opening, in addition to the speeches and notes of congratulations, there were also several book readings. It seemed to me a new chapter of appreciation for literature in the islands had been launched.

When asked if The BVI Welcome Guide would participate, I was thrilled. The Welcome has been promoting the Virgin Islands through its articles on the islands’ history, people, geography and activities for 43 years. The very first Welcome published in 1971 featured a message from Chief Minister Lavity Stoutt on its front page, along with his photo. “It is indeed a great honor for me to convey to you a message for publication in The Welcome,” he wrote. It was two firsts in a row – the BVI’s first Chief Minister, commenting on the BVI’s first tourism magazine.

Since then The Welcome has featured hundreds of stories written by dozens of talented writers that have celebrated everything BVI from its flora and fauna to cultural celebrations and coral reefs. Its informative guide materials have helped countless Limin’ Times Entertainment Guide

visitors map out their stays. We have even become multi generational – the children of our earliest readers are now planning their own BVI vacations with our help.

Residents are among our many avid readers and comments on our Facebook page show just how much they enjoy reading it. Often we get calls from students at the high school or college asking if they can look through back issues for a research project and our staff is always happy to oblige. We give boxes of magazines to the schools for use in projects and the VI National Archives keeps a copy of each magazine as well – further ensuring that so much valuable information on the British Virgin Islands is available to those who need it.

The exhibition “In Our Words” will continue through the month of February. As you examine the many books and publications on display, you will appreciate just what a large place words have in our small islands. It is a tribute to all those who have captured a slice of VI life through books and other written media.

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Vol. 26, No. 22 • Feb 13 - 19, 2014

Ask Koren Your personal E-therapist, is in the house!

He Is Changing My Daughter Ask Koren Dear Koren, My daughter is dating a man with five children and four different baby mothers. He has caused her to stop perming her hair and grow locks and now she even talks like him. How far will a young woman go to please a man and as her mother, don’t I still have some responsibility to guide her? We are still close but she does not ask my opinion as much as she used to. –Concerned Mom

makes him a criminal or a bad person. Observe her for a while and see how she behaves when she is around him and when he is not there. Does she seem jumpy with him, afraid, nervous or unable to be herself? Or does she seem happy and content?

Do you get the impression that he has forced her to stop perming her hair and grow locks? If you have evidence that she is being taken advantage of or being abused, then you definitely need to confront her and him or report it as a domestic abuse. If she is following his lead of her own accord, then just let her be. Maybe she loves him and wants to please him or maybe she is just comfortable with her new lifestyle.

People are unique and we all deserve the chance to be who we want to be. Just because someone else does not understand their lifestyle or agree with it, that does not mean that something is wrong with them. Have an open mind and ask your daughter how she really feels. Her happiness should be the priority.

Dear Concerned Mom, Once your daughter has reached the age of 18, she is an adult and she can make her own choices.

Also, at that age, you no longer have any obligation to guide her, but you can choose to; since you have a close relationship that makes things a lot easier. It’s okay to share your concerns with her, if they are legitimate, but be careful that you do not lose her with your attitude or complaints.

Ask yourself, “What has this guy done that is so bad?” What is it that I don’t like about him? Does he remind me of someone? Am I jealous that he has more of my daughter’s attention than I do? Am I afraid I will lose her to him? In other words, try to figure out if you are concerned about her or if you just have a dislike towards him. Him having five children with four mothers might not be a wise choice, but it in no way

Lime ... “to hang around idly” or “to go out on the town.”

Source: The Dictionary of Virgin Islands English Creole by the late educator and historian Lito Valls.

The Limin’ Times brings you all the news about when and where to “lime” in the British Virgin Islands.

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Send your questions confidentially to askkoren@live.com or via twitter at @korennorton

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Your Guide to British Virgin Islands Events

By Jan Critchley

Valentine’s Inspiration

having a Valentine’s Beach BBQ with specials on sparkling rosé wines and live music from the Elm Tones. So, make your loved one’s heart skip a beat this Friday and make it a Valentine’s Day to remember.

If you are still wondering how to give your special someone a great Valentine’s gift this year – then look no further as we have lots of options for you. If jewelry is what you have in mind then check out Mi Amor which has 20-60% off diamonds for Valentine’s week or Martine Wester London which has 25% off Valentine’s jewelry until the 14th and a complimentary goodie bag for purchases over $30.

However, if a romantic dinner is more your thing, then head to The Pub which is having a special dinner with live entertainment by The Lashing Dogs. Scrub Island is offering a seven-course fixed price dinner and pampering spa treatments such as Dark Chocolate and Coconut Body Polish that sound good enough to eat!

If you are on the north shore, go to Long Bay’s 1748 Restaurant for a four course dinner with live music and flowers, Quito’s Gazebo for their “Love is Alive” dinner with a complimentary glass of champagne or Myett’s for a special dinner and dance with champagne and music by The Evolution band. Elm’s is

Full Moon Fever The Full Moon plus Valentine’s Day – what kind of magic will that conjure up? Well, find out at the next Full Moon party at Trellis Bay on February 14th. Get there early for the Caribbean buffet and then stay for the Razorblades who play from 8pm till late. The fire sculptures will be lit around 9am, so make sure you take your date for a dance under the full moon this Friday.

Brian is Back Yes, Brian Neale, the man who makes Happy Hour even happier, is back at Myett’s from February 16th 28th. His repertoire is perfect for enjoying a sundowner at this Cane Garden Bay staple as he plays a mix of his own songs and cover songs from artists such as Neil Diamond, Elton John and of course, one of his biggest influences, Jimmy Buffett. For more information, contact Myett’s on 495-9649.

Farmers’ Week Finale Don’t miss the grand finale of Farmers’ Week 2014, which culminates in the Annual Food Fair at Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park from 10am on Friday, February 14th. Featuring local food, cultural displays

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live music • events • concerts •

THURSDAY - FEB 13

QUITO’S — “Love is Alive” Valentine’s Dinner. Ras Rio

ROAD TOWN

plays Happy Hour 5-7:30pm. Quito & the Edge 9:30

PUSSER’S — Daily Happy Hour from 5-7pm.

until NORTH SHORE

NANNY CAY BEACH BAR — Daily Happy Hour 4:30 - 6:30pm.

LONG BAY — 1748 Restaurant Valentine’s Dinner with Live Music & Flowers

CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — KapEye & the International Rhythm Section 5-7 QUITO’S — Quito solo from 6:30pm & open mic night from 8pm

SATURDAY - FEB 15

FRIDAY - FEB 14 VALENTINE’S DAY

ROAD TOWN

ROAD TOWN

PUSSER’S — Daily Happy Hour from 5-7pm

PUSSER’S — Daily Happy Hour from 5-7pm

EAST END

THE PUB — Valentine’s Dinner with live entertainment with The Lashing Dogs

Competition ages 8-12 from 9am

NOEL LLOYD PARK — Annual Food Fair from 10am EAST END TRELLIS BAY — Full Moon Party with Razorblades at 8pm & Fireballs 9pm until NANNY CAY

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VG & OUTER ISLANDS SCRUB ISLAND — Valentine’s Special 7 Course fixed price dinner & live music

JOSIAH’S BAY — Tortola Surf Classic. Surf HLSCC — “Private Lives” theatre brodacast at 7pm WEST END FISH ‘N LIME — Sweethearts of the Caribbean Regatta. Al & Hot Sauce play live from 7pm. Mount Gay Specials

BEACH BAR — Daily Happy Hour 4:30 - 6:30pm.

TGIF party every Friday with $2 beers

NANNY CAY

CANE GARDEN BAY

CANE GARDEN BAY

THE ELM — Valentine’s Beach BBQ, Live Music “Elm Tones” MYETT’S — Happier Hour with Candyman 5-7pm.

Special Valentine’s Dinner & Dance with Romantic Menu & Evolution Band 7:30pm

THE ELM — Brugal’s Special Happy Hour, Live Music

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BEACH BAR — Daily Happy Hour 4:30 - 6:30pm.

MYETT’S — Happier Hour w/ KapEye & The Int. Rhythm Section 5-7pm. Beach party with A Type of Toad live from 9pm until. Speciality Pizzas QUITO’S — Too Smooth Band from 6:30 til late

ts • parties • sports • movies and more

SUNDAY - FEB 16

MONDAY - FEB 17

ROAD TOWN

ROAD TOWN

VILLAGE CAY — 11am check in for “Chase the

PUSSER’S — Daily Happy Hour from 5-7pm

RC44 Championships Race” includes lunch & drinks

NANNY CAY

NANNY CAY

BEACH BAR — Daily Happy Hour 4:30 - 6:30pm.

BEACH BAR — Daily Happy Hour 4:30 - 6:30pm.

CANE GARDEN BAY

EAST END

MYETT’S — Mexican Margarita Monday with Brian

JOSIAH’S BAY — Tortola Surf Classic. Surf Competition ages 13 and up from 9am WEST END FISH ‘N LIME — Annual Classic Yacht Regatta w/ Music & Mount Gay Specials LONG BAY

Neale 5-7pm & Al (from Last Resort) 7pm QUITO’S — Third Dimension from 6-9pm VG & OUTER ISLANDS

TUESDAY - FEB 18 NANNY CAY BEACH BAR — Daily Happy Hour 4:30 - 6:30pm.

CANE GARDEN BAY

LONG BAY BEACH CLUB — 1748 Restaurant

MYETT’S — KapEye plays Happier Hour 5-7pm w/ Int

brunch 11am-3pm

Rhytm Section. Beach Party with A Type of Toad live 9pm

NORTH SHORE

QUITO’S — Open mic happy hour 5-7pm. Quito solo

SEBASTIANS — Candy Man plays live 7-10pm

form 7:30pm

CANE GARDEN BAY

UPCOMING EVENTS

WEDNESDAY - FEB 19 ROAD TOWN

THE ELM — BBQ Live Music “Elm Tones”

PLUMROSE — GrillOut & Caribbean Night Buffet

MYETT’S — Brian Neale is back for Happier Hour

with music

5pm until. Speciality Pizzas

NANNY CAY

QUITO’S — Sunday Brunch 11-3pm with Eric

BEACH BAR — Daily Happy Hour 4:30 - 6:30pm.

Christian from 12:30pm. 346-4311 for reservations

CANE GARDEN BAY

VG & OUTER ISLANDS

MYETT’S — Caribbean Party with 3D Band from 7pm

SCRUB ISLAND — Beach Party from 11am-3pm

QUITO’S — Quito plays Happy Hour 5-7.Too Smooth

w/ Caribbean Style Buffet & music by DJ Dre

8pm til late.

Black Violin in Concert @ HLSCC – Mar 29 The Grandsons @ Myetts — Feb 21-28 Othello Theatre Broadcast @ HLSCC— Feb 22 VISAR’S Governor’s Gourmet Gathering — Mar 14 Super Yacht Regatta & Rendezvous — Mar 19- 22 Brian Neale @ Myetts — Feb 16-28 BVI Art Show @ Quitos — Feb 21 2 Visions Art Show Opening — Mar 6

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and entertainment for all the family – this sounds like food heaven.

Sweethearts of the Caribbean On February 15th and 16th, love is in the air and on the sea with the 36th Annual Sweethearts of the Caribbean and 32nd Annual Classic Yacht Regatta run by the West End Yacht Club and hosted by the Fish ‘n Lime. The “Sweethearts” are the graceful schooners that race on the Saturday and on Sunday, the Classic Yacht Regatta has two races. On Saturday, Hot Sauce (Al and his band from the Last Resort) will be entertaining the crowd from 7ish and there will be Mount Gay specials all weekend.

The weekend offers lots of entertainment, music and fantastic food too – and your chance to get a coveted Mt Gay hat – so don’t miss out. For more information contact Martin at martin@sistership.com

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By Arlena Smith

Ride Along Ben Barber (comedian Kevin Hart) spends his days as a high school security guard and nights with his girlfriend, Angela (Tika Sumpter), and his video games in which he has attained platinum status – very important detail throughout the movie. In the virtual world of his game, Ben’s character is called the "Black Hammer" and is a tall, broad-shouldered soldier. Ben wants to marry Angela, but her overprotective police detective brother, James (Ice Cube), can’t see proficiency in gaming warfare as a viable testament of worthiness for his sister’s hand. When he hears that Ben has been accepted to the police-training academy, James proposes that Ben tag along during a day on the job. Given that Ben is an aspiring cop, he jumps at the chance.

For the next hour, the duo roll through the motions that have previously been done in every buddy/cop movie since 48 Hours and includes references to Training Day and Ice Cube’s past music and films. While on the ride along Ben is allowed to take some routine police calls which are all designed to get Ben frustrated, however it is James who comes across as a bully for putting his potential brother-inlaw in harm’s way for the sake of a few pranks.

This particular ride along occurs at the tail end of a three-year investigation in which James has been tracking an underworld Atlanta kingpin named Omar (Laurence Fishburne) who is known for arms and drug trafficking. Omar is a "ghost" in the criminal underworld. No one, not even his own men, know

Cast & Credits Ice Cube------------------------------James Payton Kevin Hart------------------------------Ben Barber Tika Sumpter-------------------------Angela Payton Laurence Fishburne---------------------------Omar what he looks like because he supposedly kills any friend or foe that sees his face.

James takes advantage of every opportunity he has to make Ben miserable and convince him that he’s not cut out to wield a badge, while secretly investigating further into a dangerous case. Mean while Ben tries to impress his girlfriend’s over protective brother and prove that he has what it takes to uphold the law.

You’ll have to watch the movie to see how Ben does, but I can tell you it leads to a wild night and Ben’s big mouth proves to be as dangerous as a bullet.

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By Dean “The Sportsman” Greenaway

Schools Rugby Impresses NACRA Official NACRA Rugby Regional Development Officer Katie Sjeklocha walked away from Friday’s Primary Schools Rugby Tournament impressed with the participants.

“I think it’s amazing. I’m going to take it home and do something similar because in the States, we don’t do a Round Robin style tournament like this one,” said Sjeklocha who is from Minnesota and has visited several countries in the region. “I think it’s pretty awesome, 120 kids is awesome. Solo (Coach Sherlock Solomon) has done a ton of work and he’s doing an excellent job.”

After being upset by Francis Lettsome last year, Cedar A returned to the top of the pile when they beat Cedar B to claim the 2014 Tag Rugby title with a 3-0 victory, behind the scoring of Liam Blok and Stefano Tasking. Block scored twice and Tasking once for the victory.

Cedar A advanced to the finals after trimming Isabella Morris Primary School, 3-2. Cedar B overpowered a feisty Ivan Dawson Primary School, 4-2, setting up the final parings.

Sjeklocha said the tournament format is excellent because it gets the school and teachers involved. She said it’s a huge part of the sport’s development because it encourages the PE teachers and school to get involved in the program and the curriculum.

“Running this style of tournament is so much easier on parents and teachers because it’s during the day, transportation is arranged for the most part and this makes it easy and accessible as possible to play rugby and take those barriers away,” she explained. “I think other areas in the Caribbean that are just getting started with rugby, using this format, then getting

Tashara Edwards prepares to pull Rayshaun Maduro's flag

rugby in the schools and running a tournament at the end of the unit is perfect.”

What did she see from some of the young players in terms of skill and agility?

“There are some unbelievably fast, fast boys and girls, who are phenomenal athletes,” she pointed out.

“I’m impressed by the level at which they play because they have only been playing rugby in schools for a very short time and the amount of skills they already have is pretty impressive.”

The High Schools Rugby Tournament is scheduled for noon on Friday at the A. O. Shirley Recreation Grounds. The tournament features Cedar, Elmore Stoutt High School, St. Georges High School and Seventh Day Adventist. The tournament targets U15 and U17 co-ed teams.

“Elmore Stoutt upset Cedar last time in the U15 and again it looks like there’ll be a battle with Seventh Day coming up, but, Cedar has been dominating the U15,” noted Coach Solomon. “I think Elmore Stoutt will be giving them a challenge as well. It’s very hard to predict who will come out on top in both the U15 and U17 divisions.”

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Vol. 26, No. 22 • Feb 13 - 19, 2014

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 13, 2014 12:30 PM ; Big 12 Showcase 1:00 & SportsCenter ; UFC Unleashed M Americana Outdoors [ World Sport (N) 1:30 M North American Fisherman (N)

[ Living Golf 3:30 N FOX Focus Sochi 2014 4:00 & NFL Insiders 8 NFL Insiders (N) N FOX Focus Sochi 2014 7:30 ; Burton European Open ’14 M NHL Revealed: A Season Like No Other

8:30 ` The Olympic Zone (N) M World Series of Fighting Future Champions 9:00 ` XXII Winter Olympics Figure Skating, Snowboarding, Freestyle Skiing.

9:30 N FOX Focus Sochi 2014 10:00 & College Basketball 11:30 ; Burton European Open ’14 11:45 9 Sport Today

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 14, 2014 12:00 8 SportsCenter (N) 2:30 M Jimmy Houston Outdoors 4:00 N The Ultimate Fighter Nations 5:00 ; The New College Football Show: Next Class 6:30 8 Pardon the Interruption 7:30 ; Burton European Open 8:30 ` XXII Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony.

M College Hockey Maine at Notre Dame. (N) 10:00 N College Basketball DePaul at Creighton. (N) 10:30 & Boxing Friday Night Fights.

11:00 ; Burton European Open 11:30 7 Unguarded With Rachel Nichols (N) [ Unguarded With Rachel Nichols

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 15, 2014 12:30 PM & FA Cup Classics 9 Final Score 12:55 PM & Rugby Six Nation: Scotland vs. England. (N) 1:00 ` Premier League Live 8 College Basketball Alabama at Florida.

1:30 ` English Premier League Soccer Swansea City AFC vs Cardiff City FC. (N) 4:00 _ ( World of X Games * PGA Tour Golf AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, Third Round. (N) ; Women’s College Basketball Old Dominion at North Texas. (N) 5:00 8 College Basketball West Virginia at Kansas. (N) 6:00 N College Basketball Oregon at Arizona State. (N) 7:00 & Bundesliga Soccer 8 College Basketball Duke at Boston College. (N) 8:00 N Westminster Master Agility Championship (N) 9:00 & College GameDay ` XXII Winter Olympics Figure Skating,Snowboarding, Freestyle Skiing.

11:30 M Shipping up to Boston: Notre Dame Hockey

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