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Now in its 26th Year!

June 19 - 25, 2014 Vol.26, No.40

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Olympic Day Celebrations at Tortola Sports Club

Saturday, June 21st 4-6pm Also this week: CCt Festival Fridays • scaramouche Grey Goose Party • heritage Dancers Fundraiser

Photo provided by BVIOC

This Week’s Feature Story by Jan Critchley

Olympic Hopefuls Committee said, “We want the whole community to come out and support our young Olympians-to-be.

We will have with us some of the young athletes who will be representing the Virgin Islands at the highest level of global competition and this will be the first time that the Territory will be represented in the sports of swimming and sailing at the Youth Olympic Games.” The Nanjing 2014 Youth Olympic Games will take place in Nanjing, China from August 16th to 28th, and all participants must be between 15 and 18 years of age.

“Olympic Day is an occasion to highlight the Olympic values of respect, excellence and friendship,” noted Penn. “The philosophy requires us to be responsible citizens, striving for excellence in all that we do, and to foster local and global friendships.”

He continued, “Most recently Peter Adam Crook demonstrated these very values during his time at the Olympics in Sochi, Russia and this will be a fitting occasion to recognize his contribution to the Virgin Islands’ Olympic history.”

For more information on Olympic Day Events, please contact Cleave Farrington, Executive Director of the BVI Olympic Committee on 542-1007 or 4966007 or by e-mail at cmfarrington@bviolympics.org.

The young athletes that will be representing the Virgin Islands at the Nanjing Youth Olympic Games in China will be announced this Saturday, June 21st at the Tortola Sports Club as part of the Olympic Day celebrations from 4pm to 6pm.

Everyone is welcome to this special event, which will also include a special presentation by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports of the Olympic Participant Pin to Peter Adam Crook, the half-pipe skier who represented the BVI at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic games.

Following the presentation there will be the registration for the annual Olympic Day 2-mile walk/run, which will start at 5pm from the Sports Club and proceed west through Road Town before heading back to the Sports Club. All participants will receive a free T-shirt and a certificate when they cross the finish line.

Other Olympic Day events include a walk/run in Virgin Gorda; with registration at 6am at HLSCC for a 6:30am start. The BVI Triathlon Federation will also host a Children’s Olympic Day Triathlon at Sandy Cay Boatyard, located immediately past the turning for Soper’s Hole, starting at 8:30am.

Ephraim Penn, President of the BVI Olympic

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Vol. 26, No. 40 • June 19 - 25, 2014

Ask Koren

Your personal E-therapist, is in the house!

Hard To Walk Away From Married Lover

Ask Koren

Dear Koren, I’m involved with a married man and his wife lives abroad and we have been together for nearly two years. We have been through a lot and he says he loves me but nothing is changing. He has to be home by a certain time some nights so he can talk to her and the children. I am not happy with the situation but it’s really hard to walk away and every time I try he keeps drawing me back saying he cannot do without me.

How do I get out of this? – Need Help smeared, the guilt, the lies and the knowledge that you are just someone’s distraction.

After you have made your decision, you will have moments when you are lonely and miss him and the urge to call him to fill that void will be strong. Find other things to occupy yourself with so that you are not sitting around feeling down in the dumps. Have a support system of friends who are firm and who care about you, who you can call on when you want to rush back to him; they can hang out with you, hold your hand, take you to the movies or just stay on the phone and talk you through it. As time goes by, you will become used to doing without him and you will be open to loving someone who is single and who can make the kind of commitment that you deserve. Make a plan and stick to it and keep moving forward. You are worth it.

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

Dear Need Help, Well newsflash! He can do without you because you do not provide oxygen to keep him alive, neither are you water or food. It is clear that you have developed some feelings for him and maybe he has for you too, so this will not be easy. He will say all kinds of things to you, but if your choice is to get out, then do not be convinced otherwise. You cannot blame him totally for a situation that you willingly got yourself into – but you can take responsibility for your own life.

Maybe it would help if you consider whether the temporary pleasure of his company compares to the pain of letting yourself down, selling yourself short, hurting another woman, being alone when he has to go home, knowing that you are not his number one priority, having your character and reputation

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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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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Caribbean Printing Company Limited, Pasea Estate, P.O. Box 133, Road Town, Tortola, B.V.I. arlena@bviwelcome.com, © 2014 www.limin-times.com Publisher & Editor: Claudia Colli Associate Editor: Arlena Smith Writer & Editorial Assistant: Jan Critchley Tel: 494-2413; Fax: 494-6589

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Vol. 26, No. 40 • June 19 - 25, 2014

Pirates of The Caribbean: The Curse of Black Pearl

By Jan Critchley

Luther If you have not watched this brilliantly, raw series, Luther, starring the inimitable Idris Elba as Detective Chief Inspector John Luther. It is indisputably one of the best detective series to come out of the UK since Prime Suspect. To date there have been three series aired on BBC America and although creator John Cross, has confirmed that there will be no fourth series, which is sure to disappoint die hard fans, a feature film is now in production.

He is a brilliant, yet troubled man. He is really just a guy who can’t find happiness in his personal life because his professional life dominates all. And there’s this other little bit about a brilliant yet psychopathic killer named Alice Morgan (Ruth Wilson), a woman that Luther was unable to imprison from series one and who re-appears, messing with both his head and his heart.

The third series sees Luther under intense pressure, when he returns to investigate a twisted fetishist who is murdering women in a horrific echo of an unsolved case from the ‘80s. His boss Detective Superintendent Schenk (Dermot Crowley) though has another case to add to his load when a malicious internet tormentor, with many enemies is found murdered in his home.

Pulled in every direction, Luther’s patience is wearing thin and he is involved in a car crash and he meets the beautiful and beguiling Mary Day (Sienna Guillory) and a romance develops between the two.

However, nothing ever comes easily for John Luther and other forces are at work against him in the Limin’ Times Entertainment Guide

shape of Detective Sergeant Erin Gray (Nikki AmukaBird and her boss Detective Superintendent Stark (David O’Hara) who will stop at nothing to bring Luther down. Their furtive plan also involves Luther’s colleague and best friend, Detective Superintendent, Justin Ripley (Warren Brown) who, to complicate matters further has also just embarked on a love affair with Grey.

One morning in Luther’s flat, Mary has a visit from Stark and Grey, who try to turn Mary against him. She calls Luther distraught and when they meet, he can see there is now fear where there once had been love.

Luther is getting close to solving the crimes, and Mary is back in his life when Alice makes an explosive re-entrance rescuing Luther from the grip of Stark and Grey. She is instantly jealous of Mary and refers to her as a “pixie” and Luther is forced to make an impossible choice. Luther is showing now on Netflix and available on DVD and iTunes.

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Your Guide to British Virgin Islands Events

By Jan Critchley

50 Years of Dance

CCT Festival Fridays

Don’t miss “A Golden Anniversary of Dance” – a fundraiser and celebration of 50 years of dance featuring the BVI Heritage Dancers and St. George’s Dancers. This special event will take place on June 21st at 8pm at the Cultural Centre. In addition to these talented dancers, the event will also feature the Miracle Touch Steel Orchestra and the Razorblades.

Heather Butcher of St George’s School said, “The show is in memory of four members who are no longer with the group and is also dedicated to our President, Varisse Hodge who has done a tremendous amount of work in the area of culture and who will not be able to dance with us for the first time.” Funds raised will go towards getting the new building finished so come out and support the dancers and help keep culture alive. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children on the door.

CCT is holding Festival Friday events to get everyone in the party mood and on the Road to the 60th Anniversary of Festival. To get the party started, this Friday from 5pm to 7:30pm in the CCT parking lot there will be music by DJ Bertrum and a Hot Summer Fashion Show by JBY. Drinks will be provided by Caribbean Cellars and you can also get your tickets for Temptation Island 3 to be held on 28th June from 10pm till late at Ocean’s 7 Beach Club, Peter Island.

Venice at Scaramouche If you have not visited this cool new restaurant in Soper’s Hole, then now is your chance. This Thursday, 19th June – there will be a theme night called “Dinner in Venice” including a five course tasting menu with all dishes typical of Venice. There will also be a special price on selected Italian wines that will complement the food.

Also, relax with a great view and enjoy Sunday Brunch this weekend from 11:30am to 3pm, which is followed by Sunset Aperitivo with a Grey Goose Party & DJ Bertrum spinning the decks. This is what Sundays are all about. To make a reservation call 343-1602.

Callaloo Poets As part of the Environment Month activities throughout June, make sure you head over to Mellow Moods Café on Friday, June 20th at 7:30pm where the Callaloo Poets will be hosting a special Open Mic Poetry Night. All poets, singers, dancers and other artists are asked to prepare performances relevant to the theme for Environment Month which is “Raise Every Voice, Not the Sea Level: Every Year. Everywhere. Everyone.” Admission is free.

Jeff Abbott plays Rock Café Piano bar entertainer, Jeff Abbott, will be performing in Sam’s Piano Bar at The Rock Café on Virgin Gorda throughout the month of June where he will be playing nightly from 8pm to 1pm (except Sundays). Jeff’s aggressive performance style and dynamic personality make him a crowd favorite wherever he performs and his unique use of his “keytar” has earned him a unique niche on the international piano bar circuit.

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Vol. 26, No. 40 • June 19 - 25, 2014

live music • events • concerts •

THURSDAY - JUNE 19

CANE GARDEN BAY

ROAD TOWN

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

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

MYETT’S — Sunset Happier Hour with Candyman

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

5-7pm. Evolution Band 7pm

Night. Happy Hour all night from 5pm CCT PARKING LOT — Festival Fridays with music by DJ Bertrum & a fashion show by JBY Fashions from 5 to 7:30pm

QUITO’S — Happy Hour 5-7pm w/ Ras Rio. Dinner from 6:30-9:30pm

SATURDAY - JUNE 21 ROAD TOWN

CANE GARDEN BAY QUITO’S — Happy Hour 5-7pm. Dinner from 6:30-

PUSSER’S — Daily Happy Hour from 5-7pm TORTOLA SPORTS CLUB — Olympic Day

9:30pm feat. Quito solo at 7:30pm

Celebrations from 4-6pm MYETT’S — Sunset Happier Hour with ‘Sim’ 5pm.

Awesome Crew band 7pm

EAST END DE LOOSE MONGOOSE — Karaoke Night

EAST END DE LOOSE MONGOOSE — Entertainment by Candyman

WEST END SANDY CAY BOAT YARD — Children’s Olympic Day

WEST END

Triathlon from 8:30am

SCARAMOUCHE — Dinner in Venice - 5 courses tast-

CANE GARDEN BAY

ing Menu with wines & dishes typical of Venice

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

FRIDAY - JUNE 20 MYETT’S — Sunset Happier Hour 5-7pm with Sim ROAD TOWN

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

PUSSER’S — Daily Happy Hour from 5-7pm MELLO MOODS — Open mic poetry night from 7:30pm

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Rentals QUITO’S — Beach Bash 5pm until. Free Green Flash Shot at Sunset. Entertainment by Too Smooth 6pm

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ts • parties • sports • movies and more

VG & OUTER ISLANDS

MYETT’S — Mexican Monday with Specialty

HLSCC (VG) — Olympic Day Walk/Run from 6am

Margaritas, fish & lobster tacos. Candyman Sunset

SUNDAY - JUNE 22

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

EAST END DE LOOSE MONGOOSE — Sunday Brunch from 10am-2:30pm WEST END SCARAMOUCHE — Sunday Brunch 11:30 to 3pm

QUITO’S — Happy Hour 5-7pm half price drinks & apps. Dinner from 6:30-9:30pm.

TUESDAY - JUNE 24 CANE GARDEN BAY QUITO’S — Happy Hour 5-7pm half price drinks &

and Sunet Aperitivo with DJ Bertrum & Grey Goose Party

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

NORTH SHORE

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

SEBASTIANS — Candyman plays live 7-10pm

Candyman. Fish-N-Chips

CANE GARDEN BAY

WEDNESDAY - JUNE 25

THE ELM — BBQ Live Music “Elm Tones”

EAST END

MYETT’S — Special Brunch Menu & Bottomless

DE LOOSE MONGOOSE — BBQ Grill Party with live

Mimosa’s. Bloody Mary & Screwdriver Bar. Steel Pan Vibes

music & open mic with Verne

1-4pm. 2 for 1 paddle board rentals. Happy Hour 5-7pm.

MONDAY - JUNE 23

Steel Pulse - July 5 Temptation Island 3 — June 28 Myett’s Wine Tasting & Art Display @ Watering Hole — June 29 Fisherman’s Day — June 30

CANE GARDEN BAY

QUITO’S —Sunday Brunch 11am-3pm. Call 3464311 for reservations

UPCOMING EVENTS

MYETT’S — Sunset Happier Hour 5-7pm w/ Awesome Crew & Tortola’s Own 3D Band. Caribbean

ROAD TOWN

Dinner & Dance 7:30pm

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

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

CANE GARDEN BAY

Quito plays solo from 5:30. Dinner from 6:30-9:30pm

Jr. Miss BVI Pageant — July 13 Prince & Princess Show — July 20 Festival Monday Grand Parade — Aug 4 Festival Tuesday Horse Races — Aug 5 EE/LL Festival Parade — Aug 6

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Vol. 26, No. 40 • June 19 - 25, 2014

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By Arlena Smith

Sea-ing It Clear I sometimes forget how fortunate I am to be living where most dream of vacationing. Then I go out and do something that reminds me of how blessed and lucky I am. Nature’s Little Secrets doesn’t begin to describe the beautiful British Virgin Islands. This week a group of friends and I (the Trefle team) got to experience the BVI in one of the most unique ways possible aboard the Sea It Clear Glass Bottom Boat Tour with the one and only Gumption.

It was such a great experience that I had to share it with all of you. The day started early and we left for Virgin Gorda around 9am as the tour starts out of Gun Creek VG. After taking the 30-minute ferry then a short taxi ride we arrived at Gun Creek. I could feel everyone started getting more excited for the day’s activities mainly because no one knew what to expect. The first thing I noticed upon boarding the boat is the glass bottom of course but I also remember thinking, “Wow this is so cool, to experience the ocean from this point of view.” I began feeling even more excited and we hadn’t even left yet.

We first headed out toward Oil Nut Bay and once we were over the first reef I was in awe at how beautiful and surreal it was. Everything was so blue and still, the odd fish would dart from behind a rock then scurry back to his hiding place. Then as tour continued, one of the girls yelled, “There! Go back I saw it, I saw a turtle.” There he was just swimming along with a little passenger on his back just chilling. A fish had made himself comfortable on the turtle’s shell and was just hitching a ride; it was if we weren’t even there. Then a few moments later there it was a stingray and usually I’m running away from stingrays but to see it that close was unreal.

That was just the first half of the Sea It Clear Tour

and at mid-day we headed to the secluded ultra plush Necker Island for the second half of the “Gumption Necker Tour” a walking tour of the island and of course the main attraction the lemurs. Nestled right in the heart of Nature’s Little Secrets is the most amazing wildlife habitat. As an exclusive package deal that only Sea It Clear Tours can offer we were able to see the flamingos, the endangered turtles, the giant tortoises and the lemurs. Some of my brave friends even got into the cage and fed them. By the time we got back on the boat and headed back towards Virgin Gorda we say the most beautiful sight ever – starfish – not one or two we counted about 35 of them, it was absolutely gorgeous.

If you are looking for a new way to experience the pristine blue waters of the BVI then book your tour with Sea It Clear Glass Bottom Tours. Gumption is a positive and passionate young entrepreneur. He is well informed about the private island, animals and history of the island. I recommend you give it a try you won’t be disappointed. You can book your tour by visiting their Facebook page or email them at seaitclear@gmail.com.

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Vol. 26, No. 40 • June 19 - 25, 2014

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Vol. 26, No. 40 • June 19 - 25, 2014

By Dean “The Sportsman” Greenaway

Green Fleet Competition Every sport has an entry point for its youngsters to compete. Some sports here have the structure in place – some don’t.

Over the weekend, the Royal BVI Yacht Club hosted a Green Fleet Regatta for 8-10 years olds at Nanny Cay Resort and Marina. The day started with the Race Team and the more experienced youth sailors, mentoring the 20 participants in boat rigging, sail trim and racing tips, which was followed by a skippers briefing.

With the participants split into two fleets the more experienced sailors sailed 10 optimist dinghies around Sea Cow’s Bay where the race course had been set with the second fleet traveling around on ribs. The Intermediate fleet completed three races and the Advanced fleet four races with on the water coaching throughout before returning to Nanny Cay for a BBQ and awards ceremony.

“The event was very successful. We invited the children that participate in our afterschool program and sail with us on a Saturday to attend,” noted Julie Rhodes, Royal BVI Yacht Club’s Club Manager. “It was the first time that most of them had been involved in any form of racing as some of them have been only sailing for a few months. For some of them, it was quite a challenge — being on a starting line and sailing to marks — but we had a lot of experienced key players on the water coaching them.”

Rhodes said the experienced flotilla included Royal BVI Yacht Club Commodore, Chris Haycraft, Race Coach Rob Lind and several other volunteers who provided on the water coaching which made it easier and enjoyable for the young learners.

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Green Fleet Sailors

Over the course of the races, Rhodes noted that there was growth in the young sailors’ development, especially after getting tips from the race team.

“They started off quite nervous, not really sure what was expected of them and by the end, there was great improvement in their sailing ability,” Rhodes noted. “The weather was good for them down in Sea Cows Bay where the seas were not so rough so we didn’t have too many problems with them capsizing, just a couple.”

Several sailors including the likes of Alec Anderson and Jason Putley have come up through the ranks from sailing in the Green Fleet. Current sailors Thad Lettsome and Rayne Duff among others are still racing in the Optimist Class. From the Green Fleet, sailors moved up to White 10 and Under Blue 11-12 and Red 13-15, Want to get your child involved in sailing activities? Contact Julie at the Royal BVI Yacht Club and 494.3286 or admin@royalbviyc.org.

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