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June 5 - 11, 2014 Vol.26, No.38

to our islands’ happenings

Second BVI Twilight Invitational at A.O. Shirley Recreation Grounds Saturday, June 7th @ 5pm Also this week: Red Cross Gala •environmental Month events • lowell wheatley Pursuit Race

Photo by Dean “The Sportsman” Greenaway

This Week’s Feature Story by Jan Critchley

Gala Glamour ly with the hospital in emergency situations when every second counts. Ideally we would like to raise at least $5000 which is a substantial amount to purchase life saving equipment.”

Here in the BVI, one of the remits of the Red Cross is disaster management in terms of preparedness and response, which is imperative with our islands being in the track of potential hurricanes. In the event of a hurricane or other natural disasters the charity aims to meet the immediate needs of the people and communities affected by providing shelter and health services where needed.

The Red Cross also teaches first aid and life saving skills and they are also active in HIV prevention and awareness programs.

Tickets to the Gala fundraising event are $40 per person or $75 per couple and can be purchased from the Red Cross Headquarters and from Red Cross Volunteers on Tortola and Virgin Gorda. Tickets dated May 10th 2014 will be honored.

So glam it up, and don’t miss this great gala fundraising event. For more information about the Gala or to find out how you can become a volunteer, call 494-6349 or e-mail info@bviredcross.org.

If you enjoy good music, dancing and helping a great cause – then the One of a Kind Gala is the event for you.

Presented by the BVI Red Cross, the event will be held at La Piazza, Prospect Reef on Saturday, June 7th from 7pm. There will be live music by The Lashing Dogs and Dr Dre, dancing, hors d’oeuvres, a raffle with great prizes, plus a fantastic door prize – a relaxing weekend stay for two at Nail Bay Resort in Virgin Gorda.

And, even better, all proceeds will be donated to the New Peebles Hospital for emergency room equipment.

A worldwide charitable organization, the Red Cross is a volunteer led humanitarian group that helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. They also prepare for and respond to emergencies and once the crisis is over, help people recover and move on with their lives.

Sonya Lewis, Fundraising Manager for the BVI Red Cross said, “We urge everyone in the community to come and support us at our Gala Event. We chose to support the new hospital and the provision of essential emergency room equipment since the Red Cross volunteers, as first responders, work very close-

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Ask Koren

Your personal E-therapist, is in the house!

Maya Angelou…Her Words Have Survived Her

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Ripples of shock went through the hearts of many when they heard of the passing of Maya Angelou, a very prolific writer and poet whose written words made an impact on many persons over the years.

Although, she lived physically far from us, the messages she transmitted in her writings are relevant to us as we attempt to live our best and most successful lives. Today, I want to highlight five of her quotations that we can all use to inspire us.

People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. Everyone wants to feel good about who they are and we can be the agent for happiness by being unselfish, thoughtful, generous and loving to those with whom we come in contact.

We delight in the beauty of the butterfly; but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty. Sometimes good things don’t come easy and if we put in the work today, chances of success are much greater tomorrow. Also, many of us see people enjoying their success and we want to envy them when they have paid their dues.

You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.

Life will throw us some curve balls and we will have to endure losses, disappointments and tragedy, but we can view those situations as temporary setbacks and work through them until we get past them. Don’t let

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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anything break you or steal your joy.

There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.

Sometimes we repress what wants to come out naturally due to fear of criticism, fear of not being accepted or fear of offending someone and in the process we kill a little bit of our soul every day. Find your voice and express yourself because what you have to say, someone needs to hear.

If you’re always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be. How boring would the world be if we were all alike! Celebrate your uniqueness and your “youness.” Being the best version of you is better than being a copy-cat version of someone else. Pay less attention to fitting in and more towards being genuine and authentically you.

Eighty-six years is a long time to live and many of us might not have that much time, but we have the gift of NOW! We can learn from the mistakes and experiences of others and benefit from the wisdom they have gained. Even if you choose just one quote to ponder and apply actively to your life, you will see amazing results.

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

While every effort is made to ensure that information is correct, we cannot accept responsibility for any errors, changes in schedules, ads or other information in this magazine, which is intended as a guide only.

If you have an entertainment event coming up that you would like published, give us a call at 494-2413. Special Notice: Purchase of advertising space in this publication does not guarantee editorial coverage of any event.

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Your Guide to British Virgin Islands Events

By Claudia Colli

Type of Toad play VG Jump right into party mode this Friday, 6th June to the unique sounds of A Type of Toad who will be playing live at Coco Maya on Virgin Gorda from 10pm. This fun band always delivers a great evening’s entertainment and plays a mix of original songs and their own interpretations of classic and modern rock – so get your dancing boots on!

Anegada Pursuit Race Make the most of the long weekend and jump on a boat for the annual Lowell Wheatley Anegada Pursuit Race taking place from 7th to 9th June. This is

Expo on Virgin Gorda. So take the time and get

a great fun, sailing event for boats of all classes and

checked out – call 468-3701 ext 4138/2282 for the

registration is on Friday, 6th June at the RBVIYC at

schedule – it’s great to feel good!

6pm. On Saturday, racers will head upwind from Hodges Creek, East End to the Anegada Reef Hotel.

Environment Month

Once you arrive in Anegada, expect a warm welcome

The whole month of June is Environment Month

as it will be time for happy hour, and the prize giving

and the theme for this year is “Raise your Voice, not

ceremony where there are fantastic prizes to be won.

the Sea Level” and there are many activities and

For more information on this and other sailing events

events slated to raise awareness. Take part in the

contact RBVIYC on 494-3286.

Parade for the Planet starting at 3pm on Thursday, 5th

Men’s Week In recognition of Men’s Week, there will be health fairs taking place all week from Tuesday, 10th June

June from the Noel Lloyd Park and then on Tuesday, 10th June, head over to the Department of Conservation and Fisheries, which are hosting an open house from 8:30am to 4:30pm.

across Tortola. The fairs will feature health professionals from the Diabetes Association, Social Security as

BVI Mountain Bike Series

well as Spa therapists who will all be there to give

Don’t miss the next race, the East End Torture, this

health tips and advice. In particular there will be con-

Sunday, 8th June. The start will be at Trellis Bay at 7am

fidential blood glucose and hypertension screenings.

with registration at 6.45am and is open to all adults

The week culminates with the Health and Wellness

and juniors, please note there will be no cadets race.

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live music • events • concerts •

THURSDAY - JUNE 5

QUITO’S — Happy Hour with Ras Rio 5-7pm. Quito &

ROAD TOWN

the Edge 9:30pm

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

VG & OUTER ISLANDS

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

COCO MAYA — A Type of Toad from 10pm

Night. Happy Hour all night from 5pm NOEL LLOYD PARK — Parade for the Planet 3pm

SATURDAY - JUNE 7 ROAD TOWN

CANE GARDEN BAY QUITO’S — Happy Hour 5-7pm. Dinner from

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

6:30pm feat. Farm to Table Menu. Quito solo at 7:30pm

EAST END

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

DE LOOSE MONGOOSE — Karaoke Night

Awesome Crew band 7pm

HODGES CREEK — Lowell Wheatley Anegada

EAST END

Pursuit Race from Hodges Creek to Anegada

DE LOOSE MONGOOSE — Entertainment by Candyman

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

FRIDAY - JUNE 6

MYETT’S — Sunset Happier Hour 5-7pm with Sim

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

and Awesome Crew at 7pm. 2 for 1 Paddle Board Rentals 9-5

RBVIYC — Lowell Wheatley Anegada Pursuit Race registration 6pm

QUITO’S — Beach BBQ Bash starts at Happy Hour 5-

CANE GARDEN BAY

7pm with Too Smooth.

THE ELM — Beach BBQ, Live Music “Elm Tones”

SUNDAY - JUNE 8

MYETT’S — Sunset Happier Hour with Candyman

LONG BAY

5-7pm. Evolution Band 7pm

LONG BAY BEACH CLUB — 1748 Restaurant brunch 11am-3pm

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ts • parties • sports • movies and more

EAST END

TUESDAY - JUNE 10

DE LOOSE MONGOOSE — Sunday Brunch from

ROAD TOWN

10am-2:30pm

TORTOLA — Health Fair Men’s Week

NORTH SHORE

CONSERVATION & FISHERIES — Open House

SEBASTIANS — CandyMan plays live 7-10pm

from 8:30am to 4;30pm

CANE GARDEN BAY THE ELM — BBQ Live Music “Elm Tones”

UPCOMING EVENTS

CANE GARDEN BAY QUITO’S — Happy Hour 5-7pm half price drinks & apps. Dinner 6:30 feat. Farm to Table Menu. Quito solo

MYETT’S — Sunday Brunch. Bottomless Bloody Mary

from 7:30pm

Steel Pulse - July 5

& Screwdriver Bar. Steel Pan Vibes 1-4pm. Happy Hour MYETT’S — Sunset Happier Hour 5-7pm with 5-7pm. 2 for 1 Paddle Board Rentals 9-5pm Candyman. Fish-N-Chips

WEDNESDAY - JUNE 11

Queen’s Birthday Parade — June 14

MONDAY - JUNE 9

EAST END

Beat ‘N Run — June 14

ROAD TOWN

DE LOOSE MONGOOSE — BBQ Grill Party with live

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

music & open mic with Verne

Bashfest 2014 @ The Last Resort — June 14

CANE GARDEN BAY

CANE GARDEN BAY

MYETT’S — Mexican Monday with Specialty

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

Margaritas, fish & lobster tacos. Candyman Sunset

Awesome Crew & Tortola’s Own 3D Band. Caribbean

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

Dinner & Dance 7:30pm

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

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

QUITO’S —Sunday Brunch 11am - 3pm with live entertainment

apps. Dinner 6:30pm feat. Farm to Table Menu

Father’s Day — June 15 Jr. Miss BVI Pageant — July 13 Prince & Princess Show — July 20

Quito plays solo from 5:30. Dinner from 6:30

Festival Monday Grand Parade — Aug 4 Festival Tuesday Horse Races — Aug 5 9

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By Jane Bakewell

Café Society or High Tea? There is nothing like traveling to different countries with varying cultures to bring a fresh and unique perspective. Still on the afterglow of a recent trip to Israel, I marveled once back in the BVI, how different everyday life is in each place. Certainly location says a lot. Situated here in the gentle Caribbean Sea, lines separating our nearest neighbors are defined on maps with watery sea coordinates – no strolling over the territorial line to St Thomas. And our closest neighbors in the US Virgin Islands may not agree with our politics or all we do, but there is no imminent threat of war. Arriving at the airport when first strolling out in the mid-day heat to waiting taxi’s, many of the drivers are taking use of shaded areas, lounging casually – some taking a short snooze in the languid thickness of the air.

Not so Israel! Borders in this nation state are tenuous and in continual dispute. Neighbors are not friendly and some have in their very charters, strong words about the very right of Israel’s existence. Israel, a small democracy the size of the state of New Jersey, is sandwiched between predominantly Arab/Muslim nations, who do not share the same values of western nations, who cherish individual rights and freedoms.

And as for the weather, it can be as hot or hotter than the Caribbean, but take out the humidity and think convection oven.

However in all these contrasts there are some things that both countries share. Israeli’s love food as much as their Caribbean counterparts. Walking along the streets in Jerusalem, people are eating, snacking, drinking coffee, or shopping in the large outdoor market for – more to eat. In the BVI, we have many cultural events, but the thought of having one without food Limin’ Times Entertainment Guide

vendors under their tents with warming dishes and all kinds of local treats is unthinkable. Sometimes I think the events are really a cover for a great social time just to eat.

Israel is really what I would characterize as a middle – eastern café society. When someone says let’s meet for coffee that doesn’t necessarily mean before noon. It could be three in the afternoon or 10pm at night – cafés rarely close and are always full. Coffee, as a staple is not endemic to the BVI, bush tea is more traditional. Coffee houses sprouting up here are having an affect on that. But the culture has been deeply influenced by the British, who have turned “having tea” into a national pastime. Although we don’t have designated teahouses here, having an afternoon proper “High Tea” service seems quite in order. I applaud the fact that recently just such an event occurred at the Botanic Gardens. High tea with scones sounds good to me.

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Pirates of The Caribbean: The Curse of Black Pearl

By Claudia Colli

Philomena In 1952 a teenage girl named Philomena has a casual liaison in an amusement park in Ireland which results in a pregnancy which forever alters her life.

She is sent by her parents to a convent where the baby, a boy named Anthony, is born and Philomena is set to work in the convent laundry with dozens of other girls in her same predicament. The unpaid and backbreaking work is a punishment for their “sins” and a way of paying the nuns for the care they give the children. Anthony, Philomena’s baby is eventually adopted – “sold” for $1,000 – to a wealthy American couple. Heartbroken, Philomena gets on with her life, marries, has children, but never forgets the young son that was taken away from her.

The movie opens some 50 years later with Philomena (Judy Dench) now living in England reminiscing about her son and resolving to at long last find him. She teams up with Martin Sixsmith (Steven Coogan), a former BBC correspondent and a PR man in the Blair administration who is now a freelance journalist. He senses a compelling story in this woman wronged by the church, and who wants to find the son she never stopped loving.

They visit the convent in Ireland where she lived so many years ago, and are told that the adoption records had been lost in a fire several years ago. It seems they have reached a dead end, but Martin has connections in Washington, DC who trace little Anthony to a family in the area. The unlikely couple head to the states in spite of the significant differences between this urbane and literary journalist and the prim lady from the suburbs who likes to read

romance novels, is thrilled by the amenities of their luxury hotel and who would rather watch Big Mommas House in her hotel room than visit the Washington Monument.

But she never loses sight of her goal. Following their leads, they discover that the grownup Anthony had worked for President Ronald Reagan and they soon track down members of his family who offer some unexpected insights into his life. As they culminate their journey, Martin and Philomena forge a strong bond. Although she has every justification to turn her back on the church she never loses her religious faith, while Martin can only see the injustice of a church that wronged Philomena and many others.

In the end, their trip takes them on a circular journey from Ireland, to the United States and back to Ireland where the final truths are unearthed. A movie that is both charming and heartbreaking, Philomena is a true-story based on a book written by Martin Sixsmith, The Lost Child of Philomena Lee. 13

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By Dean “The Sportsman” Greenaway

Running in the Twilight Zone Tawanna Meadows, Jamaica’s Aunra Segee and An evening of top class athletic competition feaTrinidad’s Geronne Black. turing professional athletes from throughout the The Bahamas’ Chris Brown—who ran a personal North America, Central American and Caribbean best of 45.15 seconds on Saturday at the Pre Fontaine (NACAC) region will be showcased during the second Classic in Oregon—in the 400m, will highlight the BVI Twilight Invitational, which kicks off at 5pm on event that also includes the Dominican Republic’s Saturday at the A. O. Shirley Recreation Grounds.

Gustavo Cuesta who won last year and the U.S. Virgin Admission is $12 and $20 for VIP seating.

Islands’ Tabarie Henry.

The BVI is one of a few stops in the English Although Anguilla’s Zharnel Hughes who estabspeaking Caribbean including Jamaica, the Cayman lished the 200m record last year won’t be here, his Islands and the Bahamas that holds a NACAC Area mark of 20.82 second could go by the wayside as Permit meet – which is granted to the BVI Athletics several athletes in the field have already run under Association – who in turn sanctioned the BVI Twilight that mark this season. The Association to execute the comfield of athletes will be from petition. the USA, Jamaica, Grenada, St. During last year’s inaugural Kitts and Nevis, Dominican event, six “All Comers Records” Republic, Trinidad and Tobago were broken and this year, severthe USVI and Montserrat. al quality fields have been assemLakeisha “Mimi” Warner’s bled and more marks can fall yet 800m All Comers mark of 2 again. Marks fell in the Men’s minutes 10.92 seconds is 100m, 200m and 400m; Women’s expected to be shattered as 200m, 400m, 4x100m relay. several in the field have run Guyana’s Adam Harris who Chantel Malone well under that time already ran a wind aided 9.90 seconds in this season. the 100m on Saturday in Florida, will be leading the The USVI’s Leon Hunt returns to improve on his 100m charge with St. Kitts and Nevis’ Brijesh Long Jump All Comers mark of 7.65m and will have Lawrence and the USA’s Ivory Williams in taking down challengers from Jamaica and the USA. National Kim Collins’ meet record of 10.19 from last year.

Record holder Chantel Malone will try for her best The women’s 100m – which was to feature a battle mark this season and improve her own record, while of Virgin Islands sprinters Tahesia Harrigan-Scott and fending off competitors from the USA and USVI. the USVI’s Laverne Jones-Ferrette last year – will come The evening is expected to be one that also feaoff this time around with Harrigan-Scott coming off tures local and regional U20 competitors as well, as running 11.27 secs on Saturday. They’ll be coming up they all run for glory in the Twilight Zone. against a USA trio of Alexia Love, Gabby Mayo and Limin’ Times Entertainment Guide

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