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Now in its 27th Year!

Jan 2 - 7, 2015 Vol.27, No.17

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This Week’s Feature Story by Jane Bakewell

A Shout Out for Actors and Actresses The Tortola Dance Project has decided to stage and choreograph the popular musical Chicago and is using local talent for the cast. This musical, one of the longest running on Broadway, centers around the 20’s Jazz era in Chicago and the high profile case of two women accused of homicide with both of their victims men.

In 1924 the cases of two women charged with murder, gripped the headlines of the press and the public simultaneously. The Chicago Tribune sensationalized these cases and many felt that attractive feminine women could not be convicted. The columns by reporter Maurine Dallas Watkins were so popular,

and older. There is still time to sign up for the ten

she decided to write a play based on them, which

rehearsal classes held on Tuesday and Thursday

debuted on Broadway in 1926. The rest is history.

evenings from 7:30-8:30 pm from January 6th to February 5th. The fee for the ten classes is $100 and

The story is a satirical look at corruption, Chicago-

pre-registration is required.

style justice and the rise of the “celebrity criminal.”

All classes will be held at the Prospect Studio

Songs and dance reflect the Jazz period and smoky

across from Dolphin Discovery in Tortola. For further

Chicago nightclubs.

Held under the BVI Dance School Adult Classes,

information contact Diandra Jones at BVI Dance

this musical is open to both men and women 18 years

School 546-2459 or email diandradance@gmail.com.

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Ask Koren

Your personal E-therapist, is in the house!

Is Harmless Flirting Okay Ask Koren

Dear Koren, I'm in a relationship with a man who cheated on his previous girlfriend to date me. When I found out I broke up with him, and he has since broken up with her and pursued a committed relationship with me.

That was 3 years ago and we now have twin sons together. I recently overheard him in a rather sexually explicit conversation with another woman. He sees nothing wrong with the harmless flirting but I think its the start of history repeating itself and I’m not willing to stay in the relationship. He thinks I'm throwing away our solid relationship for a minor misunderstanding. I think he was inconsiderate of our relationship and our family. Am I just trying to escape, as he says I am?

–LC

tion is not just harmless flirting because some things should be reserved for an intimate partner and that is one of them. In many instances, flirtatious talk has lead to the exchange of pictures and then it leads to a sexual bond and can result in infidelity. He should be able to respect the relationship that he is in and establish some boundaries with other females, especially considering how hard he worked to get you.

Your feelings of insecurity stem from the fact that you know what he is capable of and you are not convinced he has changed. He has to acknowledge if he has a problem with unfaithfulness or if he can stay committed and monogamous and you have to decide if you are willing to trust him and not hold his past over him when you see consistent, demonstrated effort towards change. Ask him to respect the relationship and be supportive of his efforts.

Dear LC, From what you have shared, it sounds like you have some self-worth and you are not trying to hurt anyone or allow yourself to be hurt. I don’t know enough about you to know if you have commitment issues and just want to escape as he says; you will have to think about your past relationships and see if there is a history of you just running when the going gets tough to determine if you have a problem with long-term relationships.

On the other matter, a sexually explicit conversa-

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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Your Guide to British Virgin Islands Events

By Jane Bakewell take the stage after happier hour at 7pm. Sunday of course is Funday Brunch from 11am to 3pm with Steel Pan Vibes taking up the musical helm from 1pm to 4pm leading into sunset happier hour. For those enjoying the mellow vibes of jazz rounding out the evening is Sax on the beach from 7pm to 9pm.

Don’t forget Mexican Margarita Monday with two for one-margarita specials and Chef Al live on stage from 7pm. Tuesday enjoy happier hour with Kapeye Some years start out at a fast pace others a slow

and Wednesday peaks with 3D Band live on stage

jog, fortunately for many, this year will give you a bit

from 7pm.

of time to get in the full swing of events, but there is a

Live Music @ Scaramouche

lot to look forward to. Here are a few tempting teasers of what is to come in the weeks ahead.

Sailors Ahoy

Head west to Soper’s Hole and catch the popular band, A Type of Toad playing at Scaramouche on Sunday the 11th. The Sunset Party kicks in as the sun-

The first sailing event of the year will be the annu-

sets between 5 and 6pm with drink specials offered.

al Latitude 18 Halyard Challenge hosted by the Royal

Get there early to grab a slice of Italian pizza pie at

BVI Yacht Club, which gets underway on Saturday,

only $3 a square and enjoy the musical entertainment

January 10th.

by the waterside.

There will be two races for racing, cruising and windsurfing classes. Registration will be Friday,

Fungi Master & Story Teller Former principal of the BVI High School Elmore

January 9th between 6:30-8pm at the RBVYC. For

more information call the RBVIYC Administration office at 494-3286.

Stoutt is a man of many hats and one many know him by is as a master musician and singer with the Fungi Band, The Spark Plugs. As part of the 20th Season in

Ongoing Entertainment @ Myett’s

the Performing Arts Series at H Lavity Stoutt

Enjoy a “happier sunset hour” on New Year’s Day

Community College – fungi master, story teller, educa-

between 5 and 7pm at Myett’s, followed by Evolution

tor and musician, Elmore Stoutt will be highlighted in

band taking the stage at 7pm into the evening. A

the Virgin Islands Story and Song night on Saturday,

repeat performance will also occur on Friday.

Jan 17th at Eileene Parsons Auditorium at 8pm.

Saturday the 3rd gear up for Awesome Crew band to

Tickets are $20 at area outlets.

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live music • events • concerts •

FRIDAY - JAN 2

MYETT’S — Sunday Funday Brunch 11am-3pm w/

ROAD TOWN

Steel Pan Vibes 1-4pm. Sunset Happier Hour 5-7pm.

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

Sax on the beach Jazz 7-9pm

WEST END

MONDAY - JAN 5

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

Live music by saxophonist Glenroy Charles 7-9pm CANE GARDEN BAY

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

MYETT’S — Sunset Happier Hour 5-7pm. Evolution

MYETT’S — Mexican Margarita Monday w/ 2 for 1

Band live on stage 7pm speciality margaritas. “Chef Al” live on stage 7pm ELMS BEACH BAR — Beach BBQ w/ the ELMS BEACH BAR — Stoli Happy Hour 4-6pm Elm Tones w/ House Music

SATURDAY - JAN 3

TUESDAY - JAN 6 PUSSER’S — Daily Happy Hour from 5-7pm CANE GARDEN BAY CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — Sunset Happier Hour 5-7pm w/ Candyman. Awesome Crew Band live on stage 7pm

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ELMS BEACH BAR — Elms House Rum “GS” Happy Hour Rum Punch Specials 4-6pm

SUNDAY - JAN 4

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

WEST END

WEDNESDAY - JAN 7

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

CANE GARDEN BAY

music by saxophonist Glenroy Charles 7-9pm.

MYETT’S —Sunset Happier Hour 5-7pm. 3D Band

CANE GARDEN BAY

live on stage 7pm.

ELMS BEACH BAR — Beach BBQ w/ the Elm

ELMS BEACH BAR — Pizza & Shepherds Pie

Tones

Night & other local dishes w/ entertainment

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ts • parties • sports • movies and more

UPCOMING HAPPENINGS A Type of Toad @ Scaramouche — Jan 11 Henry Haid & the Sun Kings @ Myett’s — Jan 8-12 HLSCC Elmore Stoutt “the Fungi Master” — Jan 17 Chris Klen Band @ Myett’s — Jan 23 & 24 Mitch Woods @ Myett’s — Jan 27-28 National Theatre Live @ HLSCC “A Small Family Business” — Jan 31

Tradewinds Crusing Party — Jan 31 Farmer’s Week — Feb 6-13 National Theatre Live @ HLSCC “Skylight” — Feb 14

Sweethearts of Caribbean & Classic Yacht Regatta — Feb 13-15 HLSCC Spencer’s Theater of Illusion — Mar 6 Dark & Stormy Regatta — Mar 6-9 First Ultra Marathon — April 25

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Happy New Year from the Management & Staff of Caribbean Printing Company & Island Publishing Services Vol. 27, No. 17 • Jan 2-7, 2015

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By Jane Bakewell

Looking Forward Officially now one full day of the New Year has passed. As this bright new issue of the Limin’ Times hits the streets, we have launched into 2015. New Year’s resolutions have been made with renewed hope and vigor and now it is just a clean slate for a year ahead.

New beginnings are exciting, often laden with great expectations. A new year offers a choice to move forward, to look ahead and not back. However, consider when moving forward that it is very difficult to do if you are looking back, or looking down, or looking in any direction other than what lies ahead

one’s foible is a subject of laughter.

of you. Side blinders are put on racehorses for a rea-

There is a message here in this age of “digital

son.

distractions,” the most dangerous form being driv-

Misfortune can befall those who do not look for-

ing and texting simultaneously, where others lives

ward. An example of this is a video that I recall went

are at stake. But having our heads constantly buried

viral on the Internet – much to the dismay of an

in cell phones or computers robs us of those pre-

unfortunate young woman. She was filmed by secu-

cious “present” moments that are right in front of

rity cameras in a mall walking forward, but looking

our eyes. How often we miss those spontaneous

down at her cell phone and busily “Tweeting” or tex-

one-on-one interactions with those whose paths we

ting – involved in what she was doing on the tiny

cross because we’re absorbed in communicating to

screen held in her hand. Because of that temporary

someone who is somewhere else. The ease of digital

distraction, she did not see the low fountain that

communication has in fact hindered our communica-

was directly in front of her and yes, for all the world

tion to those around us.

to see in instant “replay” she fell head first into the

We look back, we look down, but often we forget

fountain, cell phone leading the way. She quickly got

to look forward. I’ve heard it said that, “Our eyes are

up and looked around, now wet and a bit humiliat-

placed in front because it is more important to look

ed, but ah, the cameras captured the moment for

forward than to look back.” As we embark on 2015,

posterity. Soon images of her fall in the fountain

may it be a year of looking forward not backward,

were spread across the Internet in play and reverse,

focused and not distracted, filled with wonderful

viewed in that slapstick type of humor where some-

expectation and hope.

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By Dean “The Sportsman” Greenaway

The Importance of Recognition AOY. She was the Youth Female Athlete of the Year in For the sixth successive year, the BVI Athletics 2009 and 2011.

Association has recognized its athletes’ work by hostKyron McMaster was the Jr. male recipient. Djimon ing a gala dinner in their honor. Not only are the Gumbs and Arianna Hayde were the Youth male and Athletes of the Year awards presented by Sol in six female Athletes of the Year. The male Road Racing divisions, but Most Outstanding Athletes awards in Athletes of the Year were Ravi Sukhu and Curwin track events, as well as field events from Under 9 male Andrews and Rosmond Johnson and NiMade Oniashi and female. Open divisions and road racing athletes were the female winners. are also recognized.

North American, Central American and Caribbean Coaches and volunteers are also recognized.

Athletics Confederation (NACAC) President Victor Lifetime Achievement Awards are given to those who Lopez praised the BVI Athletics Association for holdhave made contributions to the early development of ing a gala in honor of its outthe sport. standing athletes.

Since the first event at the “Nowadays, it’s very imporend of the 2009 season, the tant for our young kids to be recBVIAA has seen an upward ognized and be honored stream of steady performances because they have too many disfrom its athletes at all levels. tractions such as entertainment How important is recognizing and other activities that they athletic achievement? could devote themselves to,” “It’s very uplifting to have Lopez noted. “An event like this these kind of events because we 2014 Athletes of the Year is a reward for the young athdon’t want our work to go unnoletes and the senior athletes for the work they have ticed and I feel it gives the athletes something to look been doing throughout the whole year.” forward to at the end of the year,” said Chantel Lopez said the gala and other events where athMalone—ranked #55 in the world in the Long Jump— letes are recognized for outstanding achievements, who retained the title as the Sr. Female Athlete of The (like the government’s recognition of CAC Games Long Year, a title she also won in 2011. Malone won the Jr. Jump champ Chantel Malone) is an important event. award in 2009 and 2010. “By having this event, it’s a “The kids like to be recognized and honored and it boost for them because they want to be Athlete of the gives them a chance to be together—from age group Year, they want to be the top in their class and so they through seniors—and it inspires the young ones to work hard towards achieving the plaque.” become like the seniors,” Lopez added. “Parents also Eldred Henry, the first athlete in the OECS region appreciate it very much because of the sacrifice they to throw the Discus over the 200ft mark with his toss too make in supporting their kids.” or 61.90m and is ranked at #75 in the world, repeated Full award recipients are on the BVI Athletics as Sr. Male AOY. Association Facebook page.

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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.