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May 22 - 28, 2014 Vol.26, No.36

Your Free Guide

To our islands’ Happenings

Also THis week: Foxy’s wooden Boat regatta • Quito’s Music on the Beach • Gaming Night @ Peg legs • leverick Bay Poker run

This Week’s Feature Story by Claudia Colli

Top Entertainment at Quito’s Music on the Beach Reggae Soca Awards in 2001.

Known as the Queen of Reggae, Marcia Griffiths, who was born in West Kingston Jamaica, has been a backup singer to Bob Marley and the Wailers and has had many megahits on her own including her 1989 rerecording of the Bunny Wailer song Electric Boogie. It remains one of the highest selling singles by a female Reggae singer.

Grammy nominated recording artist, songwriter and producer Freddie McGregor is up next. Known for his Lovers Rock and Roots & Culture music, McGregor cites his musical influences as Stevie Wonder, Bob Marley and Ken Boothe, among others. His hits include Why Did You Do It? and Do Good and Good Will Follow You. His tune Big Ship became one of reggae’s biggest hits, earning him a place in reggae music history. In 2003, Freddie was awarded Jamaica’s prestigious Jamaican Order of Distinction.

Tickets for Friday are $25 in advance and $30 at the door and $35 in advance and $40 at the door for Saturday. A bus service from Bobby’s is available both nights from 5:30pm

For a non-stop weekend of entertainment, head over to Cane Garden Bay for Quito’s first annual Music on the Beach. The stellar musical lineup features international recording stars, Freddie McGregor, Marcia Griffith and Fiona, along with some of the BVI’s best talent.

The evening kicks off at 6pm on Friday with an Opening Ceremony and DJ Dre at the helm from 6:30pm – followed by N.J.R., Quito and the Edge, De Squad and V.I.B.E. who will rock the Bay until the early morning hours.

Saturday’s all-day party begins with beach games and Pan Vibes at 2:30 pm followed by Third Dimension at 4:30. An UMI Fashion Show and DJ Dre gets underway at 6pm followed by Splash Band, Sistah Joyce – Virgin Gorda’s 2013, Calypso Queen – and Final Faze.

Reggae and R&B artist Fiona takes the stage at 11pm on Saturday. Discovered in her teens by producer Kelvin Stevens, Fiona has provided backup vocals to Freddie McGregor and Glen Washington and is a powerful solo performer in her own right. She was awarded Female Vocalist of the Year at the S. Florida

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Vol. 26, No. 36 • May 22 - 28, 2014

Ask Koren Stop Selling Yourself For Things

Your personal E-therapist, is in the house!

Ask Koren

Dear Koren, I have been involved with an older neighbour since I was 14 years old and he would help me with things I need because my father doesn’t live with us or support us. I’m 17 now and I want to stop with him because I want to start dating this boy I met but I will need some more things for graduation. I’m already stressed about not letting the boy find out about the neighbour and then only to find out from my mother’s friend, that my mother know about the situation. How come my mother didn’t even say anything or try to stop it?

–Confused

cares. If you ask your mother about it, be prepared to tell her your side too. I think this a good moment to have some mother and daughter bonding as you forgive yourself and forgive her.

You do not have to tell the young man everything about your past because it could be thrown back in your face. Also, do not make the mistake of thinking that all relationships are transactional where you give something to get things. Dating is about enjoying someone’s company and doing fun things together.

Start with a clean slate and introduce him to your mother, so that the trust between you and her can be rebuilt. You must also expect that this neighbour will try to offer you more or bigger things to hold on to you and it might seem enticing, but stand firm and let him know that your body is no longer for sale.

Everyone makes mistakes but the important thing is to correct them as soon as you recognize how badly it is hurting you. You are preparing to finish secondary school and start a new chapter of your life. Close the doors to your past mistakes and start making choices that will benefit you and make you happy.

Dear Confused Young Lady, You need to make up your mind to stop. If you stay with him just to get graduation things, then after that, you will stay to get things for college or work and it will never end. Make up your mind to break the cycle and have your family members help you with your graduation needs. You are really too precious and special to sell yourself for things.

It must be shocking to find out that your mom did not say anything if she really knew. She should have stopped it and reported him to the police. It is a parent’s duty to protect their children. The funny thing about young people though, is that they sometimes rebel when corrected and disciplined, yet that is the very thing that indicates to them that a parent really

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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Vol. 26, No. 36 • May 22 - 28, 2014

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Your Guide to British Virgin Islands Events

By Claudia Colli

Gaming Night is Saturday If you were disappointed that the BVI Humane Society’s Gaming Night was cancelled because of rain two weeks ago, cheer up! It has been rescheduled for this Saturday, May 24th at 7pm. Same venue (Peg Leg’s and the beachfront at Nanny Cay), same gaming tables including blackjack, roulette and crab races, and same delicious buffet dinner.

This is your chance to dress up and rake in some great prizes for hotel stays, day sails and restaurant dinners. There will also be special on-the-night raffle tickets with more chances to win. Now that the Humane Society has secured land at Josiah’s Bay, proceeds from the evening will go towards the construction of new facilities. For more information call 494-2284

Foxy’s Regatta Turns 40 Now in its 40th year, Foxy’s Wooden Boat Regatta attracts some of the Caribbean’s most splendid yachts to Great Harbour, Jost Van Dyke. Hosts Foxy and Tessa know how to throw a party and the first one up will be the Welcome Party plus registration (before 8:30pm) on Friday, May 23. Additional registration and a Skippers Meeting will be held on Saturday morning at 8:30am and racing for all manner of sailing yachts including wooden boats, Tortola sloops, and fiberglass begins at 10am. Sunday promises a day of more fun racing – and a Caribbean barbecue and live entertainment will be served up on all evenings.

Under the auspices of the West End Yacht Club the regatta is the first race of the Gosling 2014 Race Series. For more information contact West End Yacht Club Commodore Martin (martin@sistership.com or Tessa Callwood (tessa@foxy’s bar.com).

Exquisite Boats on Display Scrub Island will be the venue for the BVI Exquisite Boat Show on Saturday, May 24 where some of the best boats from the BVI, USVI and Puerto Rico will be on display from 10am-5pm. You can buy boats, sell boats, ogle the ones on display, or compete for $8,000 in cash and other prizes. Categories include best paint job, cleanest inboard engine, best interior, safest boat, best overall boat and more. A boat motorcade through Road Town on Friday will launch the event at 5:15pm. For more information go to www.bviexquisiteboats.com

Poker Run’s Winning Hand Fast boats will rule the waves at this year’s 13th annual Poker Run on Sunday, May 25th. Over 300 boats from the BVI, USVI, Puerto Rico, and Miami competed last year and at least that many are expected again as the event continues to grow. Big cash prizes are offered for the winners, plus special prizes for best dressed crew, best boat performance and 7

Vol. 26, No. 36 • May 22 - 28, 2014

live music • events • concerts •

THURSDAY - MAY 22

VG & OUTER ISLANDS FOXY’S (JVD) — Foxy’s Wooden Boat Regatta

ROAD TOWN

Registration before 8pm. Foxy’s famous BBQ &

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

Welcome Party with live Bands

D’ BEST CUP — aka...The Barking Frog - Ladies

SATURDAY - MAY 24

Night. Happy Hour all night from 5pm CANE GARDEN BAY

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

QUITO’S — Happy Hour 5-7pm, (Half price apps & drinks daily excluding Sunday). Live music from 7pm

NANNY CAY PEG LEGS — BVI Humane Society Gaming Night 7pm

MYETT’S — Sunset Happier Hour with ‘Sim’ 5pm.

EAST END

Awesome Crew band 7pm

DE LOOSE MONGOOSE — Karaoke Night

EAST END

CANE GARDEN BAY

DE LOOSE MONGOOSE — Entertainment by Candyman

THE ELM — Brugal’s Special Happy Hour, Live Music MYETT’S — Sunset Happier Hour 5-7pm with Sim

FRIDAY - MAY 23

and Awesome Crew at 7pm. 2 for 1 Paddle Board

ROAD TOWN

Rentals 9-5

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

QUITO’S — Music on the Beach Party with Pan Vibes, Interact Club Beach Games, UMI Fashion Show, Stage

CANE GARDEN BAY

Performances from 7pm

THE ELM — Beach BBQ, Live Music “Elm Tones” MYETT’S — Sunset Happier Hour with Candyman 57pm. Evolution Band 7pm

SCRUB ISLAND — BVI Exquisite Boat Show from 10am to 5pm

QUITO’S — Music on the Beach 6pm - 2am. Quito’s after party 2am - 4am with DJ Dre

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FOXY’S (JVD) — Foxy’s Wooden Boat Regatta Racing starts at 10am. Foxy’s famous BBQ & Party with live Bands

ts • parties • sports • movies and more

SUNDAY - MAY 25

CANE GARDEN BAY

LONG BAY

MYETT’S — Mexican Monday with Specialty

LONG BAY BEACH CLUB — 1748 Restaurant

Margaritas, fish & lobster tacos. Candyman Sunset

brunch 11am-3pm

Happier Hour 5-7pm. Singing Chef Al 7pm

EAST END

QUITO’S — Happy Hour 5-7pm half proce drinks &

DE LOOSE MONGOOSE — Sund Brunch from

apps. Dinner 6:30pm

10am-2:30pm

TUESDAY - MAY 27

NORTH SHORE

CANE GARDEN BAY

SEBASTIANS — Candy Man plays live 7-10pm

QUITO’S — Happy Hour 5-7pm half price drinks &

CANE GARDEN BAY

apps. Dinner 6:30-9:30pm. Quito solo from 7:30pm

THE ELM — BBQ Live Music “Elm Tones” MYETT’S — Sunday Brunch. Bottomless Bloody Mary

MYETT’S — Sunset Happier Hour 5-7pm with Candyman. Fish-N-Chips

& Screwdriver Bar. Steel Pan Vibes 1-4pm. Happy Hour

WEDNESDAY - MAY 28

5-7pm. 2 for 1 Paddle Board Rentals 9-5pm

EAST END

QUITO’S —Sunday Brunch with live entertainment

DE LOOSE MONGOOSE — BBQ Grill Party with live

VG & OUTER ISLANDS

music & open mic with Verne

LEVERICK BAY (VG) — Leverick Bay Poker Run

CANE GARDEN BAY

from 11am

MYETT’S — Sunset Happier Hour 5-7pm w/

FOXY’S (JVD) — Foxy’s Wooden Boat Regatta Racing starts at 10am. Awards at 6pm

MONDAY - MAY 26 ROAD TOWN PUSSER’S — Daily Happy Hour from 5-7pm

Awesome Crew & Tortola’s Own 3D Band. Caribbean Dinner & Dance 7:30pm QUITO’S — Happy Hour 5-7 half price drinks & apps & Quito plays solo from 5:30pm.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Steel Pulse - July 5 Jazz on the Hill (VG) — May 30, 31 Colour Me Pink 5k Run & Walk — May 31 Launch of Soca Monarch Competition — June 1 The Disney Experience with a Twist — June 1 VISAR Swim & SUP (VG) — June 1 Jr. Miss BVI Pageant — July 13 Prince & Princess Show — July 20 Festival Monday Grand Parade — Aug 4

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most original boat. The event will start at Leverick Bay in Virgin Gorda, and boats will then speed to various destinations throughout the BVI picking up cards and hoping for a winning hand. The final card will be picked up at Leverick Bay where there will be a party and grand prize giving. The proceeds are donated to local charities including the Virgin Gorda Charitable Trust and the VG Animal Rescue. For more details go to www.pokerrunbvi.com

Weekend Specials at Myetts On Friday at Myetts catch Candyman at Happy Hour followed by Evolution Band at 7pm. Sim is up for Saturday’s Happy Hour and Awesome Crew takes the stage at 7pm. Check out the Cane Garden Bay hot spot for dinner on Friday and Saturday – there will also be drink specials all night at the beach bar.

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By Claudia Colli

Spam for Breakfast I have been thinking about Spam recently. Not the canned meat first produced by the Hormel Meat Company in 1937. But computer spam, the plague of the Internet. Much has been written about SPAM (the meat) over the decades. Mostly it’s humorous.

Who can take a canned meat tinted pallid pink and of amorphous texture seriously? There have been books about SPAM, magazine articles about SPAM and even a Monty Python musical called Spamalot.

I recently learned that the word spam (as in junk mail) may have been inspired by a 1970 Monty Python skit about what else? SPAM. In this skit all the restaurant’s menu items are a form of SPAM. When a waitress repeats the word SPAM, a chorus of

these spammers never sleep – forever vigilant they

Vikings sing “SPAM, SPAM, SPAM, SPAM, SPAM,

continually think up new and clever ways to get me

SPAM, lovely SPAM! Wonderful SPAM! Since this was

to click on their links.

1970 they were of course referring to the canned

As I scroll through my emails, I am amazed at the

meat and not email. But one gets the idea. SPAM

inventiveness of these cyber pirates, who I imagine

replicates.

live in seedy apartments in Eastern European coun-

Each morning I come to work and have to deal

tries with unpronounceable names. You name it I get

with the spam that besets my computer like a swarm

it: Expiration Alert, Doc Oz Reports, Slim at any Age,

of locusts. They are repetitive, they are boring, on

ReFi offers, Walk-in Bathtubs. I especially liked

occasion they make me laugh, more often they make

Patriot Suvival Plan (I imagine a kit for bunkers and

me crazy. As warned, I never open them, or click on

medieval weapons) and Brain Alert (“No more brain

links lest I get an unwanted virus – although I have

fog,” it promises – something that would be very

had a couple of Oops! moments when in trying to

useful, especially before my morning cup of coffee).

delete one, I clicked on it instead (and then in a

There is a spam filter on my server, but it seems

panic rushed to trash it as fast as I could). Although

unable to tell a good message from a bad one. When

I get these spams throughout the day, mornings are

I get a Fed Ex tracking notification from the company

the worst. As soon as I open my email, several dozen

which prints the Welcome, my computer puts it into

are laying in wait, ready to pounce and daring me to

the junk file. But when I get an email offering

open just one of them! Busy throughout the night,

Russian Brides, it puts it into my Inbox. Go figure!

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Vol. 26, No. 36 • May 22 - 28, 2014

By Dean “The Sportsman” Greenaway

Demystifying Sailing We are in “the sailing capital of the world” so, why aren’t more people sailing?

“Sailing has traditionally been viewed as an exclusive sport and it can be seen as exclusive if you are not actively involved in sailing,” noted Brian Duff, Director of Sailing Development at the Royal BVI Yacht Club at Sunday’s end of the BVI Dinghy Championships. “We have brought in Bounce to help us because we are working to make it more accessible and more interesting to people.”

During the championships, there was a lounge, open bar, bands and different shows to try and draw people in, so they had an opportunity to speak to sailors, coaches and instructors about ways to get involved in sailing. Duff said for a low fee, one can join the Royal BVI Yacht Club and have access to instructors and get out on the water.

“That’s really what the BVI Dinghy Championships was really about this year – trying to get people’s attention, acknowledge sailing, to see it and become comfortable with it and think about participating in it,” Duff explained. “That’s what we want. We’re in the BVI. People should be sailing.”

The annual individual membership fee is $250 for adults over 30; $155 under 30 and this entitles one access to all the sailboats the club has, instructors and the network around that. Family membership is available for 2 adults plus children under 18 for $450. There are two qualified Royal Yachting Association instructors who can teach anything from sailing powerboats to kite surfing and anything in between. There’s a fleet of 27 boats in the club – from five-person IC24s to Lasers and Optimists for kids.

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Young sailors in their dinghies

“One can use all that is here and it’s paid for by our fundraising. Instructors are paid by our fund raising efforts and the tuition charge is low – typically $25-$45 for half or whole day – the fund raising is being done to make it possible for people to join in,” Duff noted.

When he arrived five years ago, Duff said he came imagining that with the BVI being dubbed the sailing capital of the world, everybody must be sailing here, but after he arrived he realized that it’s predominantly tourists sailing here, while the people living here haven’t found the water accessible.

“I’ve been working over these last five years to make sailing accessible to people, to beak down the costs, to break down the barriers and get everyone working together and on the water,” he said. “I would love to see on Tuesday or Sunday afternoons, 30 adults coming down, rigging up boats and going out sailing. That’s what I’ve been working for. I don’t know why they’re not here and that’s perhaps because they don’t know it’s available.”

Interested in getting involved in sailing? Call Brian at 542-0352 or 494-3286.

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Vol. 26, No. 36 • May 22 - 28, 2014

THURSDAY MAY 22, 2014 12:30 PM M NHL Top 10 12:45 PM 9 Sport Today 1:00 & First Take M Hockey 2014 IIHF World Championship, Third Quarterfinal: Teams 1:30 N NASCAR Racing K&N Pro Series: Stockton.

2:30 N NASCAR Racing Sprint Cup: Coca-Cola 600, Practice. (N) 3:30 8 NFL Insiders (N) M NHL Top 10 4:00 & Highly Questionable (N) 8 NFL Live (N) ; Destination Polaris N NASCAR Racing Nationwide Series: History 300, Practice. (N)

9:00 & College Softball NCAA Tournament, Super Regional: Teams 9:30 N 100,000 Cameras (N) 10:00 ; World Poker Tour: Season 12 WPT Montreal - Part 1.

11:00 & Olbermann (N) ; World Poker Tour: Season 12 WPT Montreal - Part 2.

M Hockey 2014 IIHF World Championship, Quarterfinal: Teams N FOX Sports Live (N)

FRIDAY MAY 23, 2014 12:00 & Numbers Never Lie (N) 8 SportsCenter (N) ; World Poker Tour: Season 12 WPT Montreal - Part 1.

M IndyCar Racing Indy Lights Series: Freedom 100. (N) 4:00 & Highly Questionable (N) 8 NFL Live (N) M Motorsports Countdown Special (N) 7:00 & 8 College Softball NCAA Tournament, Super Regional: Teams ) MLB Baseball Arizona Diamondbacks at New York Mets.

M NHL Live (N) N NASCAR Race Hub (N) 11:00 & Olbermann (N) ; World Poker Tour: Season 12 WPT Montreal - Part 2.

M Formula One Racing Monaco Grand Prix Practice.

N FOX Sports Live (N)

SATURDAY MAY 24, 2014 12:30 PM N Empty Cup: Quest for the 1992 NASCAR Championship 1:00 & College Lacrosse NCAA Tournament, First Semifinal: Teams N NASCAR Racing Sprint Cup: Coca-Cola 600, Final Practice. (N) 3:00 & NCAA Studio Update (N) * PGA Tour Golf Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial, Third Round. ` Golf Senior PGA Championship, Third Round. (N) 3:30 & College Lacrosse NCAA Tournament, Second Semifinal: Teams TBA. (N) M Formula One Racing Grand Prix de Monaco, Qualifying.

N MLB on Fox Sports 1 Pregame 4:00 ) MLB Baseball Arizona Diamondbacks at New York Mets.

N MLB Baseball Texas Rangers at Detroit Tigers. (N) 5:00 8 College Softball NCAA Tournament, Super Regional: Teams ; Tennis PowerShares Series: Portland.

5:30 & NCAA Studio Update (N) [ World Sport (N) 6:00 & NHRA Drag Racing Kansas Nationals, Qualifying.

6:30 M RacerTV [ Unguarded With Rachel Nichols Limin’ Times Entertainment Guide

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