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Now in its 26th Year! June 26 - July 2, 2014 Vol.26, No.41
to our islands’ happenings
Caribbean Basketball Championships at the Multipurpose Sports Complex July1st - 12th
Also this week: Art show & wine tasting @ Myett’s • temptation island 3 • humane society Dog show
Photo Provided by Dean “The Sportsman” Greenaway
This Week’s Feature Story by Claudia Colli
Fisherman’s Day Celebrates 25 Years One of the oldest industries in the BVI is fishing. For centuries fishermen have set sail in small wooden fishing skiffs to harvest the ocean for seafood to sell at market and to feed their families. Each year the BVI Department of Conservation and Fisheries acknowledges our local fishermen’s contribution to the islands and the vital role they play in our economy with a day in their honor. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, Fisherman’s Day this year will be twice as much fun with two days of parties and activities planned at Long Bay Beach, Beef Island. The action starts on Sunday, June 29th at 4am with the first day of the annual twoday fishing tournament. Family and friends can help the fishermen celebrate their catch starting at 2pm with a pre-Fisherman’s Day beach party that will include entertainment by local DJs and Show Time Band and a weigh-in between 4:30pm and 5pm. Day two of the fishing tournament begins on Monday at 4am and the beach party starts to crank
up at 11am. Non-stop activities will include a fashion show, soldier crab races for kids, and the mouthwatering Vendor’s Fish Cook-off. Young and old can participate in the Sand Shark (Sand Sculpture) competition with categories for ages 5-11 and 12 and older. To keep things lively, music is being provided by Venemous Poizon Band and local DJs. The Fishing Tournament weigh-in will take place at around 4:30pm and the awards will be presented shortly afterwards. So you can remember this great day for years to come, 25th anniversary commemorative T-Shirts will also be on sale. Fisherman’s Day is being held in conjunction with Environment Month, and the Department of Conservation and Fisheries will feature an environmental display to mark the occasion. One of the highlights of the summer, Fisherman’s Day is fun for the entire family, and an event not to be missed. For further information contact the Department of Conservation and Fisheries at 494-3495.
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Vol. 26, No. 41 • June 26 - July 2, 2014
Ask Koren
Your personal E-therapist, is in the house!
Employee Changing for the Worse
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Dear Koren, I have an employee who has been with my company for about 12 years and she is the most senior employee. Lately she has not been herself; she takes longer to finish things I ask her to do and just answers OK instead of OK with my name like she used to and she take her time when I call her in to my office. It’s almost like she is a bit disrespectful. I asked one of her coworkers if something is wrong with her, but she said she didn’t know. I don’t want to fire her because she knows the ropes of the business, but she is not functioning like before. I would appreciate your opinion. –Employer
outside help and even offer to pay. Maybe she is having problems at home, maybe her health is affected or maybe you could even have done something that could have killed her motivation. So clearly, you need to also check yourself and you could also come right out and ask if something on the job is affecting her negatively. If our car works differently, we take it to a mechanic; we don’t just throw it away. How much more careful and caring should we be of a human being and especially one who has served you faithfully for twelve years. Firing should not even be an option right now. The employee’s wellbeing should be the priority. Could she be tired because of all the weight of the work placed on her? If after your intervention, there is not much change and the employee shows further decline, then you can consider having another employee work closely with her to learn what she knows and give some support. If she is making a lot of serious errors, then you would have to consider stronger action. Whatever you do, the employee must see that you care about her wellbeing and not just your business and profits.
Dear Employer, It is a good practice to be observant of employees so I must commend you for that. I would advise you to call the employee into your office and talk to her so you can have an idea of what is going on. I don’t know how old she is, but sudden changes in a person’s mental and physical behavior could signal that something is wrong. I understand you would not want to be too intrusive, but you could ask casual questions and observe her non-verbal communication also while she speaks. Based on her responses, you could suggest that she see a doctor or a counselor. If a person’s performance on the job is not what it used to be, it is okay if an employer suggests gently that the person seek
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. Limin’ Times Entertainment Guide
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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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Published weekly by Island Publishing Services. 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. 41 • June 26 - July 2, 2014
Pirates of The Caribbean: The Curse of Black Pearl By John Crook
Netflix’s Red-Hot ‘Orange Is the New Black’ Returns for Second Season During her long career, Kate Mulgrew has portrayed an impressive gallery of strong women, ranging from movie legend Katharine Hepburn to Capt. Kathryn Janeway on Star Trek: Voyager. Nevertheless, the veteran actress says she has a special place in her heart for Galina “Red” Reznikov, the tough but vulnerable inmate she plays in Orange Is the New Black. Netflix begins streaming the entire 13-episode second season of the critically acclaimed prison drama. “Red is a broad, wide and deep canvas,” Mulgrew says of her current role. “There is none of the patina of the other characters I have played. She is not particularly gracious. Her attractiveness does not leap out. What grabs you by the throat is her absolute lust for survival and for what she considers her level of excellence. That is what you see within this very bleak environment of Litchfield Women’s Prison.” Adapted from Piper Kerman’s memoir of the same title, Orange is packed with rich, fascinating female characters whose personal histories are only gradually being revealed. In the first season, few of them were more powerful than Red, the prison kitchen manager who ruled her culinary fiefdom with an iron fist. Cross her, and you risked being
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starved to death, as prison newbie Piper Chapman (Taylor Schilling) discovered to her dismay. By the end of Season 1, however, Red suffered a major reversal of fortune, losing her kitchen job and falling out of favor with the other inmates. As Season 2 opens, she is grappling with loneliness even as she lays plans to make a comeback somehow. “You must always remember one thing about Red: She never gives up,” Mulgrew says. “There is always something strategic going on. ... If you remove the component of loneliness, which is very real, Red is determined to scratch her way back up. She is no kid. Time is passing quickly by, so her brain is always turning, turning, turning.”
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Your Guide to British Virgin Islands Events By Claudia Colli
Wine and Art at Myetts Enjoy wine tasting and art in the garden at Myett’s this Saturday, June 28th from 1-5pm. A selection of wines by Proudly African will be featured, says Valerie, co-owner of Myetts with husband Kareem, “we are hoping to get our customers’ opinions about the new wines that they will be tasting in order to find the right selections for our wine list.” The art on display will include works by Lisa Gray, Christine Taylor, Carina Brundell-Bruce and Ria O’Hagen among others. There will also be art glass from the Green VI Glass Studio, and if you are on hand at 3pm there will be a glass blowing presentation. Music will be provided by Steel Pan Vibes by Clem and a drawing for spa services. As Valerie sums it up, “It is just a nice relaxing event for art and wine lovers.”
stops include Sand Box, Saba Rock, Bitter End and Fat Virgin with the final stop at Leverick Bay. The fun continues at Leverick with music, a beach barbecue, and of course, prizes for the winning hand. For additional info contact Nick at 542-4010 or email nick@surfbvi.com
Temptation Island
Prize Pooches at Dog Show
The third annual Temptation Island – “The Ultimate Island Getaway” is taking place at Ocean 7 Beach Club on Saturday, June 28th. There will be music by DJs Bertrum, Dre, Wiz and Outkast from St. Maarten, among other guest DJ’s. There will also be a swimsuit fashion show and more. You don’t want to miss this epic event. Boat leaves from Road Town ferry dock and Virgin Gorda at 10pm.
Bring your pooch to Captain Mulligans on Saturday, June 28th and your precious canine might win a prize. The BVI Humane Society’s Annual Dog Show has been a longstanding tradition that delights young and old alike. Registration for the event is at 10:30am and judging begins at 11:30am. There will be categories and prizes for a both purebreds and our beloved island mutts, as well as for the Cutest Puppy, one for Best in Show and, for that pup that refuses to cooperate, there is a prize for Most Disobedient. There will also be food and drink and cake, plant and book stalls.
Dinghies Ahoy! Wet and wild fun is on the cards for Leverick Bay’s 7th annual Dinghy Poker Run slated for Sunday, June 29th. Participants are advised to wear their pirate cotumes and bring their water pistols to this fun afternoon fundraiser for Virgin Gorda’s Animal Rescue and Control. The day begins with a light breakfast and mimosas at Leverick Bay and
CBC Championships Kick Off The Caribbean’s top basketball teams will be in the BVI to compete in the 2014 CBC Senior Caribbean Basketball Championships for Men and 7
Vol. 26, No. 41 • June 26 - July 2, 2014
live music • events • concerts •
THURSDAY - JUNE 26
ST.GEORGES PARISH HALL — Annual Flower Festival “Back to Eden” from 4pm
ROAD TOWN PUSSER’S — Daily Happy Hour from 5-7pm.
NANNY CAY
CANE GARDEN BAY
CAPT. MULLIGANS — BVI Humane Society Annual
QUITO’S — Happy Hour 5-7pm. Dinner from 6:30-
Dog Show. Registration starts 10:30am, judging begins
9:30pm feat. Quito solo at 7:30pm
at 11:30am EAST END
MYETT’S — Sunset Happier Hour with ‘Sim’ 5pm. Awesome Crew band 7pm
DE LOOSE MONGOOSE — Karaoke Night CANE GARDEN BAY
EAST END DE LOOSE MONGOOSE — Entertainment by
THE ELM — Brugal’s Special Happy Hour, Live Music MYETT’S — Sunset Happier Hour 5-7pm with Sim
Candyman
and Awesome Crew at 7pm. 2 for 1 Paddle Board
FRIDAY - JUNE 27
Rentals
ROAD TOWN PUSSER’S — Daily Happy Hour from 5-7pm
QUITO’S — Beach BBQ Happy Hour 5-7pm with Too Smooth, dinner 6:30-9:30pm
CANE GARDEN BAY THE ELM — Beach BBQ, Live Music “Elm Tones” MYETT’S — Sunset Happier Hour with Candyman
OCEAN’S SEVEN (PETER ISL.) — Temptation Island “The Ultimate Island Getaway” music by DJs
5-7pm. Al Broderick 7pm. QUITO’S — Happy Hour 5-7pm w/ Ras Rio. Jerk Night
Bertrum, Dre, Wiz & Outkast from St. Maarten
Dinner from 6:30-9:30pm. Quito & the Edge 9:30pm
SUNDAY - JUNE 29
SATURDAY - JUNE 28
EAST END
ROAD TOWN
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VG & OUTER ISLANDS
DE LOOSE MONGOOSE — Sunday Brunch from
PUSSER’S — Daily Happy Hour from 5-7pm
10am-2:30pm
BRIERCLIFFE HALL — Festival Soca Monarch
LONG BAY BEACH BEEF ISL. — Pre-Fisherman’s
Eliminations feat. Showtime & DJ Taz, show begins 10pm
Day Beach Party w/ DJs & Showtime Band from 2pm
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ts • parties • sports • movies and more
NORTH SHORE
QUITO’S — Happy Hour 5-7pm half price drinks &
SEBASTIANS — Candyman plays live 7-10pm
apps. Dinner from 6:30-9:30pm w/ Farm to Table &
CANE GARDEN BAY THE ELM — BBQ Live Music “Elm Tones”
UPCOMING EVENTS
Pizza Menu Specials
TUESDAY - JULY 1 ROAD TOWN
MYETT’S — Art Show & Wine Tasting by Proudly African from 1-5pm. Steel Pan Vibes 1-4pm. 2 for 1 paddle board rentals. Happy Hour 5-7pm.
MULTI-PURPOSE COMPLEX — Senior Caribbean Basketball Championships kick off CANE GARDEN BAY
QUITO’S — CLOSED QUITO’S — Happy Hour 5-7pm half price drinks & VG & OUTER ISLANDS LEVERICK BAY (VG) — 7th Annual Dinghy Poker Run with music and prizes
MONDAY - JUNE 30 ROAD TOWN PUSSER’S — Daily Happy Hour from 5-7pm
Steel Pulse - July 5
apps. Dinner 6:30-9:30pm. Quito solo from 7:30pm MYETT’S — Sunset Happier Hour 5-7pm with Candyman. Fish-N-Chips
WEDNESDAY - JULY 2 EAST END
Caribbean Basketball Championships — July 1-12 Steel Pulse After Party @ Quito’s Gazebo — July 5
DE LOOSE MONGOOSE — BBQ Grill Party with live EAST END LONG BAY BEACH BEEF ISL. —Fisherman’s Day
music & open mic with Verne
Jr. Miss BVI Pageant — July 13
CANE GARDEN BAY
Beach Party 2pm. Weign-In & Awards from 4:30pm w/ MYETT’S — Sunset Happier Hour 5-7pm w/ music by Venemous Poizion Ban & DJs Awesome Crew & Tortola’s Own 3D Band. Caribbean CANE GARDEN BAY Dinner & Dance 7:30pm
Prince & Princess Show — July 20 Ole Time Dance @ Quitos — Aug 3
MYETT’S — Mexican Monday with Specialty Margaritas, fish & lobster tacos. Candyman Sunset Happier Hour 5-7pm. Singing Chef Al 7pm
QUITO’S — Happy Hour 5-7 half price drinks & apps. Quito plays solo from 5-7pm. Dinner from 6:30-9:30pm
Festival Monday Grand Parade — Aug 4 Festival Tuesday Horse Races — Aug 5 EE/LL Festival Parade — Aug 6
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Women from July 1st through 12th. The British Virgin Islands Men’s team will also be participating in this major regional sporting event. To learn more about the CBC Championship, see Sports Beat on page 14.
Soca Monarch Eliminations Get in the Festival spirit and don’t miss the Festival Soca Monarch Eliminations on Saturday. Held at the Sir Rupert Briercliff Hall, the show will begin at 10pm. Also featured are Boss (Showtime) and DJ Taz. With food and drinks on sale and admission at $10 it will be a great night out.
Annual Flower Festival St. George’s Church presents its Annual Flower Festival, “Back to Eden” on Saturday at 4pm. Refreshments will be served at the Parish Hall and admission is $20.
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By Claudia Colli
It’s a Small World We all have small island stories. My first came shortly after I moved to the BVI from NY and I dialed a wrong number. “Claudia? Is that you?” was the reply on the other end of the line. I was soon engaged in a long conversation with a person I knew well, but who wasn’t the person that I meant to call. How many places in the world can you dial a wrong number and get someone you know? In the BVI, it seems, it’s a common occurrence. And of course the opposite happens. The phone rings, I pick it up and someone says, “Oh, sorry Claudia, I’ve dialed the wrong number – but while you are on the line, did all this time is gratifying. An old friend becomes a
you know. . .?”
new friend all over again.
Driving in rush hour traffic in most parts of the world is soul deadening, but here, people make it
Life on a small island extends to neighboring
into a social occasion, lowering their windows and
islands as well. When I go shopping in St. Thomas, I
shouting to friends as their car creeps through Road
inevitably get a taxi driver who is originally from the
Town. If you stop to give someone a lift, they may get
BVI, and as we wind our way to Kmart we find com-
into your car as a stranger, but they leave as a friend.
mon ground talking about his relatives on Tortola,
It’s not just a matter of where they are going, It is a
some of whom I know as well. It’s a nice feeling to live
matter of where they are from. It is a world widening
somewhere that you are known and aren’t just an
experience.
anonymous face among a multitude. I now look forward to getting a taxi in St. Thomas because the driv-
When my kids were young, I enjoyed meeting
er and I may share a common experience – the BVI.
their school friends, having them over to our house and feeding them. Most went off to college and
On the other hand, I can go to a party or to a
dropped out of my life. But if I hear someone in the
fundraiser and be amazed at the number of people,
street calling, “Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Smith,” I will know
I don’t know. We are living on a group of islands with
that this tall man with broad shoulders was one of
barely 30,000 people – you would think I would
Jason or Brandon’s school friends and try to imagine
know everybody. But in a way maybe I do. People
which one of them it is. It may take a few minutes to
here are warm and friendly and are eager to make a
place the face of this young man who now has a job
new acquaintance. All you have to do is reach out.
and family, but the fact that he remembers me after
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By Dean “The Sportsman” Greenaway
Caribbean Basketball Championships Showcase Basketball lovers from throughout the region living here – from the Bahamas to Guyana – will have a chance to witness the Caribbean Basketball Championships Men’s and Women’s tournaments at the Multipurpose Sports Complex, starting on July 1. In the 22nd edition of the Men’s tournament eight teams – the Bahamas, Cuba, U.S. Virgin Islands, Antigua and Barbuda, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Barbados and host BVI—will be seeing action through July 5 when the CBC champion is crowned in the showcase event. Three of the teams will advance to the Centrobasket tournament in August. The BVI first hosted the tournament in 2009 and advanced to its first Centrobasket tournament in its history when they finished second. The U.S. Virgin Islands are the defending champions and had a first round loss to the BVI. What’s the BVI looking for this time? “I look at the 9 o’clock game on July 3 with the U.S. Virgin Islands as the championship game of the first round. We have a rivalry between us,” BVI Basketball Federation President Guy, “The General” Malone noted. “There are players on their team – Jason Edwin and I think his brother Deon – we miss out on those guys because they were born in the USVI. But, they are bred and grown right here in the BVI. They play on Legs (in our league) with Kennedy Bass and have played with Steve Parillon. Bass, Parillon, Leslee Smith and Kleon Penn are on the BVI team and they beat the USVI two years ago in Centrobasket in the Dominican Republic and it didn’t rest well with USVI president Usie Richards, so we are expecting big things from this game.” Limin’ Times Entertainment Guide
Kelvin Samuel from the BVI with ball & BVI resident Jason Edwin
Malone said he attended the recent FIBA Americas Congress in Puerto Rico and the trash talking began in earnest there between the USVI, BVI and the other countries. Malone said it would mean everything to beat the USVI at home. “It’s important to beat them,” he said of the Group B matchup. “When you look to cross over to meet the other teams, one of the teams in Group A is Cuba who will send their very best. If and when we beat the U.S. Virgin Islands, it puts us in a good position to avoid playing Cuba for a position in the playoffs, that’s how important it is for the BVI to beat the U.S. Virgin Islands.” Then from July 8-12 the BVI for the very first time, hosts the 21st Women’s tournament. The Women’s bracket includes: the Bahamas, Barbados, Dominican Republic, Guyana, Jamaica, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Trinidad & Tobago and U.S. Virgin Islands. A new champion will be crowned as defending champion Cuba will not participate. 14