Limin Times V26No51

Now in its 26th Year!

Sept 4 - 10, 2014 Vol.26, No.51

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To our islands’ Happenings

Trellis Bay

Full Moon Party Monday, September 8th

This Week’s Feature Story by Claudia Colli

Victor Mooney Arrives in Tortola It’s not every day that someone rows across the Atlantic, but on February 19th, Victor Mooney on a mission to promote testing for Aids, set out in a small custom-built rowing craft from the Canary Islands off the Coast of Africa and headed to Tortola. Dehydrated and exhausted he spent little over a month in St. Martin for rest, rehabilitation and much needed boat repairs, before setting out once again in August for Tortola – and then ultimately to his homeport of New York City.

The six-month journey took him through storms and shark attacks, days of loneliness and times of hunger. His faith and belief in his cause (he lost one brother to AIDS in 1983 and has another brother who is HIV positive) kept him going, he explains. He caught fish along the way, a large dorado lasted two weeks, but even so he ran low on food and had lost 80 pounds when he arrived in St. Martin. When a shark put a hole into the side of his boat, he repaired it with some wood and caulking that he had on board. But amazingly, using satellite communication, he had intermittent Internet and phone service and was able to keep in touch with his wife and support crew even in the middle of the Atlantic.

“Arriving in Tortola was like a dream,” says Victor, who spent his first few nights at Scrub Island before

moving to Nanny Cay. “The water was so clear and blue I thought I was in a pool. I was blown away.

Coming to the BVI was like a vitamin – the beauty, the fresh air. I was revitalized. There is a genuine concern for the environment.”

Freshly provisioned and after having conducted further repairs to his Brazilian-made boat (made of mahogany and painted the colors of the Brazilian flag), Victor will set off on the remainder of his journey.

He hopes to make a straight run to Turks and Caicos, then up through the Bahamas and the east coast of the US to New York. A team of meteorologists in Maryland, will keep him apprised of the weather conditions as he makes his journey northward, one which he hopes to complete by sometime in November.

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Ask Koren The EX Files Ask Koren Why is it that when a woman leaves a man for

Your personal E-therapist, is in the house!

her new relationship.

Turning to him could build an emotional bond and you know the term “old firestick easy to catch”. Also, it is very unlikely the new partner will be happy to have his business discussed with an ex-boyfriend. If she needs advice or they need counseling, she should turn to someone who is neutral and a person that the new boyfriend is comfortable with also.

Always want to seek forgiveness from the guy that they left to be with another man This could be because she knows that she did something wrong or ended the relationship the wrong way or treated the person unfairly. She now needs validation and forgiveness so that her guilt can be erased. Sometimes people end relationships not because the relationship was bad, but because they saw someone else and they thought it would be better; they think the grass is greener on the other side or they are just getting something from this new person that the ex couldn’t provide. When this happens, they often try to maintain close ties with the ex, because it really was a good relationship.

another man, they want to: Remain friends with the ex?

That could be because the ex is a nice person and just because he might not be relationship material, that does not mean he would not make a great friend.

Other women are less than honourable and keep the ex around as a plan B in case their current relationship does not work out. Nothing is wrong with someone remaining friends with their ex, once boundaries are maintained and the current partners are not constantly having to wonder what’s going on because of the inappropriate level of closeness.

Get jealous if said ex speaks with another woman?

That is inappropriate behavior and speaks to lingering feelings for the ex. The way I see it, if she left him, then he is fair game for other women and it’s not really her business who he speaks with. Maybe, she is not quite over him as yet and still wants to be able to control who he speaks with. This ex needs to put her in her place and move on with his life.

Find it okay to turn to the ex when problems arise in the new relationship If there was a friendship before a relationship then maybe he is someone she can talk to for rational and sound advice. While it’s okay to be friends, it is dangerous to involve an ex that she still has feelings for in

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

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 Arlena Smith

Full Moon

take center stage at 11:30am.

Aubrey Liburd, Vice President said, “We, the committee, have put together a schedule of events to accommodate all who love football.” Email bvifa@surfbvi.com for more information on the ongoing celebrations.

Head to Trellis Bay for the Full Moon Party on Monday, September 8th. Fungi band, the Razor Blades will play from 8pm-until. Get there early for the incredible Caribbean Buffet that starts at 7pm and watch in awe as the sky defying Moko Jumbies dance their way through the crowd. There will also be fire juggling; two bars and the fire sculptures are lit around 9pm, see you there!

Virgin Gorda Clean-Up Join the BVI Tourist Board on September 6th and 7th from 7am to 10am for an island wide clean up on Virgin Gorda. This community wide effort is organised to remove litter and trash from various communities, public spaces and areas of leisure. All businesses, churches, schools, organisations, and community groups are invited to participate in this great initiative.

For more info contact Sasha Flax at 541-9333.

Football Fever

Up Coming Events Fashion Fun Fair Photo Credit: BVIFA (U15 girls playing the Cayman Islands)

Caribbean Insurers Ltd and UMI presents A Walk to Remember – Fashion Fun Fair scheduled for the 12th September at the Caribbean Insurers Courtyard in Road Town. This is a fun event featuring 20 of the BVIs finest models. Fashion beats will be provided by DJ Dre the fun starts at 5pm. Don’t miss it!

The BVIFA will be hosting various events throughout the month of September to mark the milestone 40th Anniversary of the sport, and the celebrations kicked off on August 31st, with church services on Tortola and Virgin Gorda.

Each week has been given a focus, with the first week from September 1st to 7th earmarked to showcase and promote the youths.

Youth week will give another tremendous opportunity for the boys and girls to display their skills.

Undoubtedly the highlight of the youth week will be the boys U14 and the girls U15 games against Laraza F.C. from St. Thomas, USVI on Saturday 6th September. The matches start at the A.O Shirley Grounds at 10am when the girls, and then the boys

TCI Inspirational Celebrations From September 14th to 21st take part in the 5th Anniversary Celebration brought to you by the Transformation Church International. Featuring key speakers such as Prophetess/Psalmist Judy Turnbull, Dr. E Denise Mather of Atlanta, GA; there will also be daily empowerment seminars and nightly celebrations. See ad for more details call 340-8242 or email events.tci@gmail.com for seminar registration.

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live music • events • concerts •

THURSDAY - SEPT 4

SATURDAY - SEPT 6

ROAD TOWN

ROAD TOWN

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

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

CANE GARDEN BAY

DUFFS BOTTOM

MYETT’S — Sunset Happy Hour 5-7pm. Specialty

SAVE THE SEED — Hon. Julian Fraser Basketball

Pizza Night & Awesome Crew Band

Tournament, call 494-7353 for games schedule CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — Sunset Happy Hour 5-7pm. Sushi & Stir Fry with Chef Al Broderick live on stage VG & OUTER ISLANDS

FRIDAY - SEPT 5

VIRGIN GORDA — Island-wide Clean Up from 7am

ROAD TOWN

to 10am. Call Sasha Flax for info 541-9333

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

SUNDAY - SEPT 7

DUFFS BOTTOM

ROAD TOWN

SAVE THE SEED — Hon. Julian Fraser Basketball

SHARKY’S — “Bubbles, Breeze Sunday Brunch starting from 11:30am

Tournament, call 494-7353 for games schedule WEST END PUSSER’S — Daily Happy Hour from 5-7pm. Live music by saxophonist Glenroy Charles 7-9pm.

CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — Sunset Happy Hour 5-7pm. Prime Rib Night with Tortola’s own 3D Band

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ts • parties • sports • movies and more

DUFFS BOTTOM

SAVE THE SEED — Zumba Classes with Doniesha

SAVE THE SEED — Hon. Julian Fraser Basketball

Maduro Findlay at 7pm

Tournament call 494-7353 for games schedule

CANE GARDEN BAY

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

UPCOMING EVENTS

MYETT’S — Sunset Happy 5-7pm. Mexican Monday with Specialty Margaritas, Fish Tacos & Mexican

music by saxophonist Glenroy Charles 7-9pm. themed dishes CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — Special Brunch Menu & Bottomless Mimosas with DJ Jephet 2pm. Sunset Happy Hour

EAST END TRELLIS BAY — Trellis Bay Full Moon Party Razorblades 8pm - until, Mocko Jumbies, Caribbean

5-7pm.

Buffet 7pm

VG & OUTER ISLANDS

TUESDAY -SEPT 9

VIRGIN GORDA — Island-wide Clean Up from 7am

November

CANE GARDEN BAY

to 10am. Call Sasha Flax for info 541-9333 MYETT’S — Sunset Happy Hour 5-7pm. Seafood

MONDAY - SEPT 8 ROAD TOWN PUSSER’S — Daily Happy Hour from 5-7pm SAVE THE SEED — Pilates Classes with Pamelah Antoine from 5:45pm

BVI Wine & Food Festival

Paella & Sangria Specials

WEDNESDAY - SEPT 10 CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — Specialty Pizza. Sunset Happier Hour.

Tortola’s Own 3D Band.

A Walk to Remember Fashion Fun Fair — Sept 12 TCI Spirit Father Raising Up — Sept 14-21 Burger Eating Competition @ Myett’s — Sept 18 Art Festival, Wine Tasting & Farmers Market — Sept 28 Willy T Virgin’s Cup Race— Oct 18

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By Arlena Smith

Maleficent Unlike any Disney movie you seen before Maleficent, the “true story” behind Disney’s 1959 Sleeping Beauty, gives insight to this age-old story.

We learn the back story of Maleficent (played by the talented Angelina Jolie) – and what turned the most powerful fairy tasked with guarding the enchanted woods to become the evil sorceress that cast a spell on Aurora, or Sleeping Beauty as we know her (played by Elle Fanning).

In the beginning we see Maleficent as a child innocent living carefree in the enchanted woods.

She knew all the creatures and they all loved and adored her. What stands out most about her at first glance is how magnificent her wings are, big and intimidating even as a young girl, unlike any of the other fairies’ wings. One day a boy named Stefan (Sharlto Copley) sneaks in the woods and has a fateful meeting with Maleficent. Over the years, he continues to visit her, and they falls for one another. But having come from nothing, poor and alone his whole life, Stefan had ambitions of being more, he wanted to be a king one day.

As time passed they grew apart mainly because of their respective worlds being at odds. After a failed attempt by the King to invade the Moor he was left wounded after battle by Maleficent, and he proclaimed that anyone that could kill the powerful and fearless fairy would be given the opportunity to claim the crown of the human kingdom. In that moment Stefan made the choice to betray his life long friend.

Stefan went to the place where they met as children and Maleficent faithfully came when he called just like when they were children. Suspicious at the sight of

him after so many years she eventually let her guard down for this is the boy she loved. It was in that moment that love turned to betrayal and he cuts off her wings and the powerful fearless fairy is left flightless and heartbroken.

From there unfolds the story of Sleeping Beauty we all know and love, only this time – knowing what we know about the fallen fairy with the broken heart – the vengeful sorceress of the tale takes on a whole new light. As you know the curse of Sleeping Beauty goes something like this, on her 16th birthday she will fall into a death-like sleep and only a true love’s kiss can awaken her. But as Maleficent watches over and interacts with the young princess over the years, the girl she cursed, the pair begin to form a bond that could finally avert the war between Maleficent’s magical world and the militant armies of her former love, King Stefan.

Heart warming and visually magnificent don’t miss your chance to see a new take on a old classic, Maleficent is now out on DVD. 11

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By Jay Bobbin

Vieira Opens Her New TV Home Meredith Vieira surely is no stranger to daytime television, but she now finds having her own name on a program “really scary.”

She returns to home screens weekdays when The Meredith Vieira Show premieres in national syndication Monday, Sept. 8. She knows what she wants from it, including a comfortable feel on a set designed to resemble her home ... but in a field that has seen enduring successes (Rachael Ray) and relatively brief runs (Katie), she knows it could go either way.

“I use that word ‘authenticity,’ ” the ever-candid Vieira says, “and I think that’s the keyword with an audience. I think that they can smell a fake a mile away ... not that the shows that have failed are because the people who front them are phony, but I think that they want “real,” and they want to connect with somebody.

“In the shows that I have done in the past,” adds Vieira, “particularly The View and Today, what has struck me the most is how significant daytime television is to the viewers. They connect with it in such a personal way. When I have folks come up to me, it’s never like, ‘Oh, Meredith Vieira.’ It’s always almost like I’m their mother. Some say, ‘You remind me of my grandmother,’ which I don’t love.”

Vieira says she’d been approached earlier about doing her own talk show, but she wasn’t interested until she started talking with NBCUniversal and Rich Sirop, who had been her executive producer on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire and keeps that role on her new venture.

She explains, “I miss the people who come up to me and say, ‘Gee, you made a difference in my life’ or Limin’ Times Entertainment Guide

‘I was going through a hard time, and you made me feel better,’ or whatever it was ... those things. That’s the power of television, particularly daytime. You talk about what a wasteland it is, but it can do so much to help people.”

As well as bringing a chair from her house (“My family revolted, and they said, ‘They cannot have more than that’”), Vieira also is bringing Everett Bradley — a percussionist who has played with Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band — as her music director and her “dear friend” Jon Harris as her announcer.

Originating from the real 30 Rock in New York, each hour will start with a “List” of whatever Vieira feels like discussing that day, and each week will feature a different service dog to be given to someone on the Friday.

Whatever the outcome, Vieira intends to take it with her typical “it is what it is” approach. “I know what it is to be in syndication and to launch a show in syndication,” she reflects. “And if it fails, I’m not going to die ... but I’m hoping for the best.”

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By Dean “The Sportsman” Greenaway

Back to Schools Tennis Kickoff Perhaps you’re currently watching the U.S. Open, have seen Wimbledon or clips from other tennis tournaments around the world on television and may be wondering how you can get your child involved in the sport or how you yourself might get out and swing a racket.

An opportunity presents itself during a Kids tennis Fun Day which is planned for Tuesday, September 9 at the Long Look Tennis Court, hosted by the Long Look East End Tennis Club.

The event sponsored by Grace Coconut Water and Highland Spring, runs from 4-5:30 p.m. The program also runs on Thursdays as well during the school year and ends with a tournament in June.

“We are hoping for kids to come out and try tennis,” said Carol Mitchell who has been running the program with her husband Patrick over the last three years. “Hopefully we’ll have increased participation in the fall program.”

Students from the Willard Wheatley and Francis Lettsome Primary Schools in the East End Long Look community, as well as students from other schools have taken the opportunity to learn the sport.

The program targets youngsters 10 and under.

Mitchell said, during September the program accepts new registrants and they are groomed to play in a tournament by the end of the school year in June. She said the aim is to expose them to competition after getting a better grasp of skills and understanding the rules and regulations of the game.

“We have found that the children want to play tennis and sometimes we go beyond 5:30 to accommodate them,” Mitchell, a passionate player and Limin’ Times Entertainment Guide

Tennis tourney participants

former BVI Open Tennis Tournament finalist, said. “We see that they’re having fun and enjoying the game.

Besides, tennis is a healthy sport and good. Playing tennis regularly, has many physical and psychological health benefits associated with it.”

In June, there was a tournament to close off the program. The respective finalists and winners were: Green. Stage 1: Boys: Champion- Matai Frett. Finalist.

KieJuan Barzey. Girls: Champion - Olivia Freeman.

Finalist. Tennisha Herbert. Yellow Ball: Champion: Deandre Baijnauth. Finalist. Courtney Palmer.

Rivalry Match Champion: Adrian Baijnauth.

Finalist. Jahmal Berti.

Interested in having your child involved in the program? You can show up at the Long Look Tennis Court on Tuesday with your child and register. Contact the club via longlookeastendtennisclub@gmail.com or even send a message through their Long Look East End Tennis Club facebook page.

Fees associated with the program are $20 for the term and includes registration. Equipment is supplied for the children’s use, so basically they show up ready to play tennis.

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Weekly Suduko

The objective is to fill the full 9x9 grid with digits so that each column, each row, and each of the nine 3x3 “sub-grids” that compose the main grid contains all of the digits from 1 to 9 – with no repeats within each row or column within the entire square. A partially completed grid is usually provided, which typically has a unique solution. See next weeks Limin’ Times issue for solution.