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May 28 - June 3, 2015 Vol.27, No.38

YoUR FRee GUide to our islands’ happenings

CIL Health Expo

Saturday, May 30th 9am - 3pm Also this week: Colour Me Pink walk/ Run• swim & sUP the sound • Foxy’s Full Moon Bacchanal

This Week’s Feature Story by Arlena Smith

CIL Health Expo & Day of Testing Caribbean Insurers Limited will be hosting a Health Expo and Day of Testing on May 30, 2015 at the Rupert Briercliffe Hall from 9am to 3pm. The Health Expo is a collaborative event with local and overseas medical institutions and agencies and there will be a wide range of testing and medical services available to the public. Director of Sales and Marketing at CIL Simone T. Monsanto, the events coordinator is thrilled by the support and number of participating businesses.

In addition, to the testing services there will be musical entertainment and light breakfast will be served compliments of Burke’s Garage Limited, Alphonso’s Garage Construction.

Meridian and Recognizing that the health of a nation is its wealth, Mrs. Monsanto and CIL came up with the idea to bring together health institutions in the Territory and beyond with a view of making a range of medical testing services available for that day.

The BVI Health Services Authority and Social Security Board are also part of the contingent of local agencies represented and will be assisting with free breast exams, cholesterol testing and a health and wellness presentation. Pavia Hospital of Puerto Rico will be on hand checking glucose and blood pressure as well as providing information on nutrition and San Jorge Children’s Hospital also of Puerto Rico will be giving free haemoglobin and glucose tests for kids who need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Mrs. Monsanto said, “We are going to work with the community to promote a healthier BVI and a way of giving back to our community. I also want the public to come out and support the booths, as there will be doctors and specialist on hand to answer any questions you may have. We would also like to encourage parents to bring their kids out for the testing and there will be lots of giveaways and prizes.” For more info you can contact Simone at 340 7879.

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Ask Koren

Your personal E-therapist, is in the house!

Can I Get Past Her Past

Ask Koren

Dear Koren, I was out with my girlfriend and coming back from the bathroom I notice this older white guy hugging her and she looked nervous and kept looking back.

After he left, I asked about it and after a night of grilling and much frustration, she told me that a few years ago before she met me she was broke and a taxi guy who she knew took her to the man. Right now, I don’t know what to do. She is begging me to stay with her and saying that was a one-time thing before we met. She forgave me for cheating on her last year, so she probably deserves a chance too, but this is rough. I just can’t get it out of my mind. How can you help me?

–Boyfriend

might have to stay single.

We ask and expect people to accept us as we are and to forgive us of our transgressions, so it would be nice if we can do the same for others.

If you can’t get past it, no one can beat you up for that because you know your limits. What is important even if you have to walk away, is that you do not leave any parting words to belittle or condemn her. Let her know that you can’t come to terms with it. Don’t blame her for your feelings….take ownership for it.

If you decide to stay, it will take some time to work through this issue and bringing it up daily will not help. Forgiveness does not mean forgetting, but it means letting go. Is there enough positive in the relationship and your connection to each other that can help you to go on? Draw on the relationship strengths and the idea that unconditional love means “I love you no matter what.” None of us are perfect and two imperfect persons can with acceptance and love, build a solid relationship.

If you can process this obstacle and get past it, I’m sure this can strengthen you as a couple and there are very few things you would not be able to overcome.

Dear Boyfriend, I can almost feel the agony you are going through as this is indeed a rough situation. After a discovery like this, I can imagine the questions rolling through your mind, “will she do it again?” “would she have told me if I didn’t see them together?” “who else knows?” “what else is she hiding?” and you torture yourself with the and whys and woulds and whos.

The plain truth is that every one of us has done things we are not proud of and we regret, so the chances of you finding a girlfriend who has never done something you would not approve of is very slim. This means, that we have to learn to accept people with their baggage. If you don’t want to, then you

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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Vol. 27, No. 38 • May 28 - June 3, 2015

By Jan Critchley

Spice up your life I often marvel at the vast array of spices, seasonings and local produce that a friend of mine uses when she cooks dinner, which luckily for me is quite often. The explosion of flavors can really turn an everyday dish into a true taste of the Caribbean and many of these products are grown right here in the BVI. One of the main products that is grown here are the colorful and tasty peppers that can vary from the fairly mild to the extremely hot. The king of peppers is the Scotch Bonnet – and it is their hot and savory flavoring that makes hot pepper sauces so popular.

Scotch Bonnets or “bonnies” as they are locally known are a staple in most West Indian kitchens and are reputed to be one of the world’s hottest peppers.

Green bell peppers are also grown here, as well as seasoning peppers, which also come in a rainbow of colors and are the main ingredient in the flavored pepper sauces, which give a great flavor to fish and chicken dishes. Peppers are power packed with Vitamin C, B6, beta-carotene, potassium and contain lots of fiber and have many health benefits such as being an effective pain reliever for arthritis, reducing risk of heart attacks and Type 2 Diabetes.

Arona Forbes, Deputy Chief Agricultural Officer for the Department of Agriculture, who makes a variety of products using locally grown produce explains, “The Scotch bonnet and Caribbean red peppers are used to make the ever popular hot pepper sauces which are blended to give a smooth texture. The flavored pepper sauces, are a little milder and are not blended so have a chunkier texture.”

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She adds that the sauces can be used on all kinds of foods from fish and salad, to rotis chicken and curries. In addition to hot sauces, Arona also uses natural seasonings and spices for her dried collection (All Purpose Seasoning, Garlic Salt and BVI Blend) and last but not least she also makes natural oils and flavored oils to add to salads and other food.

Here in the BVI, locally grown spices and produce includes thyme, chives, parsley, celery, green onion or “chibble,” scallions, cinnamon sticks and dried sorrell.

The Department of Agriculture gives a helping hand to local farmers by supplying them with seedlings and then assisting them to market their products to local supermarkets and stores. Visitors and residents alike can also visit the small stalls that set up near the roundabout each Friday in Road Town where fresh spices can be bought in pots, and thyme and scallions can be bought in bundles. So support the local farmers and have fun finding the freshest possible ingredients to spice up your food and your life!

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Your Guide to British Virgin Islands Events

By Jan Critchley

Full Moon Barefoot Bacchanal

Color Me Pink

Don’t miss the new full moon party venue at Foxy’s Taboo in Diamond Cay, Jost van Dyke on Tuesday, June 2nd. Get ready for a Caribbean BBQ Buffet, a bonfire, fire dancer, drink specials and dancing under the stars to great music. Don’t have a boat?

No problem, there is a water taxi that from West End ferry dock to Foxy’s Taboo and return for just $40 per person, reservations required.

Call 495-9258 for more information and reservations.

Join Sensus Health Club on Saturday, May 30th for their 5K “Color me Pink - Run/Walk” to raise funds for their mammogram fund, which provides for a free mammogram for all women of the BVI, no matter what her financial circumstances. The event is also about raising awareness about Breast Cancer and for the first time, this year, men are also invited to take part. So get your running shoes on, complete the 5K and receive a “Colour Me” finish at Sensus Health Club. Pre-Register today at Sensus and save $5. Otherwise registration is $25 from 1pm till 3pm on Saturday in the Sensus parking lot. The run/walk starts at 3:00pm.

The Dr. Cindy Show Make sure you tune in to the Dr. Cindy show as she brings together both local and international professionals and persons who will share their personal experiences on topics such as youth and sex, child abuse and homosexuality. She will also provide solutions and alternatives for behaviors and interactions with others. Join Dr Cindy every Wednesday a 7:30pm on CBN Channel 51 from June 3rd.

Type of Toad at Myett’s Jump to it! Get the party started this Friday night, with the inimitable Type of Toad which will be playing live at Myett’s Beach Bar. So sink your toes into the sand in beautiful Cane Garden Bay and grab a $2.00

Swim & SUP the Sound

Carib Beer and Coors Light during their Sunset

Do you fancy swimming or SUP’ing in the beautiful North Sound, Virgin Gorda and then look no further than VISAR’s annual Swim & Sup the Sound, this Sunday, 31st May. The SUP event starts at 10am and the swim starts at 10:30, both from Saba Rock and ending at Leverick Bay where there will be lunch, prize-giving, raffle and beach games. Register online at www.swimthesound.com and all proceeds from the event go to VISAR.

Happier Hour from 5-7pm. What an awesome way to start your weekend!

Art Show & Wine Festival Get along to Myett’s this Sunday, 31st May for their monthly local arts and crafts display with complimentary wine tasting by Proudly African from 1pm and 5pm. Try some new wines and while taking a sip, take a look at the talents of some of the BVI’s most creative 7

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THURSDAY - MAY 28

House music, FREE Picnic Table Rides, All day Happy Hour with 2 for 1 Island Cocktails. Fresh made to order

CANE GARDEN BAY

pizzas- everyday

SATURDAY - MAY 30 ROAD TOWN BRIERCLIFFE HALL — CIL Health Expo & Day of Testing 9am to 3pm SEA COW’S BAY

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MYETT’S — Sunset Happier Hour w/

SENSUS HEALTH CLUB — Colour Me Pink 5k

Candyman 5pm. $2 Carib & Coors Light w/

Walk/Run registration 1-3pm, start time 3pm

special priced bar menu

CANE GARDEN BAY

PARADISE CLUB — All day Happy Hour with 2 for 1

MYETT’S — No cruise ship beach day! Volleyball &

Island Cocktails, Fresh made to order pizzas- everyday

beach games. Watersport rentals. Beach bar open with

VG & OUTER ISLANDS

specials. Happier hour 5-7pm w/ $2 Carib & Coors

PIRATES BIGHT — Daily Happy Hour 4-6pm

Light with special menu.. Awesome Crew Band

FRIDAY - MAY 29

Live at 7pm.

ROAD TOWN

PARADISE CLUB — Dance Party with DJ Got Milk.

CANE GARDEN BAY

All day Happy Hour with 2 for 1 Island Cocktails. Fresh

MYETT’S — Sunset Happier Hour 5-7pm.$2 Carib &

made to order pizzas- everyday

Coors Light w/ special priced bar menu. Speciality

VG & OUTER ISLANDS

Pizza Night. Type of Toad at the beach bar

PIRATES BIGHT — Pan Vibes live from 7pm

PARADISE CLUB — Feel Good Fridays. Groovy

SUNDAY - MAY 31

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s • parties • sports • movies and more

CANE GARDEN BAY

CANE GARDEN BAY

MYETT’S — Local Arts & Crafts display with wine

MYETT’S — Sunset Happier Hour with Carib &

tasting 1-5pm. No Cruise Ship Beach Day! Volleyball &

Coors Light w/ special priced bar menu. Live

beach Games. Watersports Rentals. Sunday Brunch

music by Oren Hodge.

w/Bottomless Mimosas. DJ Jephet at Beach Bar

PARADISE CLUB — FULL MOON Party-

4-6pm. Oren Hodge on stage 7-9pm.

Twister Tuesday. Giant Beach Twister game. With Al

PARADISE CLUB — Beach Bum Bingo- 12-sunset.

Broderick jamming the night away. Drink Specials,

Games for all ages, BBQ on the beach, All day Happy

fresh and fantastic pizza

Hour with 2 for 1 Island Cocktails

VG & OUTER ISLANDS

VG & OUTER ISLANDS

FOXY’S TABOO (JVD) — Full Moon

SABA ROCK (VG) — Swim & SUP The Sound. SUP

Bacchanal. Caribbean Buffet, Fire Dancers & DJ

starts at 10am. Swim starts 10:30am. Event follows at

WEDNESDAY - JUNE 3

Leverick Bay

MONDAY - JUNE 1 CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — Margarita Mexican Monday w/ 2 for 1

UPCOMING HAPPENINGS

ROAD TOWN CBN CHANNEL 51 — The Dr. Cindy Show premiers 7:30pm CANE GARDEN BAY

Fragile Tings Art Exhibition June

Fragile Tings Art Exhibition — June Fragile Tings Art Gala Event @ Sugar Works Museum — June 11

speciality margaritas & munchies. Happier Hour w/ Candyman at 5pm. Singing Chef Al Show 7:30pm.

TUESDAY - JUNE 2 ROAD TOWN MATCHAS — $5 Tuesdays w/ Hennessy drink specials, 2 for $ Coors Light & music by DJ Krusha & Phenom

MYETT’S — Carib & Coors Light w/ special pricd bar menu. Live local entertainment by 3D Band

Chef Brian’s Going Away Party — June 13

Dinner & Dance 7pm PARADISE CLUB — All day Happy Hour with 2

Horse & Pony Show — June 20

for 1 Island Cocktails- Fresh made to order pizzas- everyday

Christmas Eve in July @ BEYC — July 24 Emancipation Festival — July 24 - Aug 9th

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people who will be there displaying their wares on the beautiful beachfront.

Fragile Tings Don’t miss the fascinating multimedia art exhibit that provides a commentary of the fragility of glass and our environment by the use of photos, recycled glass art and video. This exhibition will run throughout the month of June at the 1780 Lower Estate, Sugar Works Museum and save the date of 11th June for their Gala Event which will run from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. The museum is open Mon-Fri 9am till 3pm and only on the weekends when cruise ships are in so call ahead to confirm hour on 494-9206. There is a small admission fee (not for Gala event) of $3 for residents and $5 for visitors.

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Vol. 27, No. 38 • May 28 - June 3, 2015

By Arlena Smith

About Last Night About Last Night, a remake of the 1986 film of the same name is a loose adaptation of David Mamet's play Sexual Perversity in Chicago – is one of the funniest, foul-mouthed, and brutally honest rom-coms in recent memory. Directed by Steve Pink (Hot Tub Time Machine) and writer Leslye Headland (Bachelorette) About Last Night clashes the male and female relationship experiences with crude delight.

Danny (Michael Ealy) and Bernie (Kevin Hart) are

of a long-term relationship that neither expect. Or,

best friends, co-workers, and single gents on the

perhaps, want.

prowl. The latter is the driving force of their quest.

As Danny and Debbie's relationship blossoms,

Danny who is still working through his break-up

Bernie and Joan's fizzles out into a caustic public

with dominating girlfriend Alison (Paula Patton),

battle, About Last Night finds a predictable groove

isn't ready to dive into the dating pool. However, the

that's no less relatable. Even while harboring strong

bro code keeps him by his sex-hungry buddy's side.

feelings for each other, Danny and Debbie butt-

When they meet up with Joan (Regina Hall),

heads, provoked by trepidations over their future

Bernie's most recent obsession, Danny finds him-

together. All the while advice from Bernie and Joan

self smitten for the first time in a year by her room-

echoes their worries and complicates them.

mate Debbie (Joy Bryant). After Bernie and Joan

About Last Night is a welcome change of pace

scurry away for a drunken hook-up in the bath-

for the romantic comedy genre, an update of the

room, Danny and Debbie drop their reserved acts,

Mamet play where people are allowed to communi-

exposing themselves as simpatico. They realize,

cate frankly and realistically. It also offers plenty of

they are perfect for each other. A perfect night leads

laughs, thanks to cast members Kevin Hart and

to more perfect nights, which leads to the makings

Regina Hall.

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By Jay Bobbin

You Asked...We Answered Q: When will Jennifer Love Hewitt be seen on Criminal Minds?

A: She’s expected to make her debut in the 10thseason premiere of the CBS series on Oct. 1. In essence the replacement for Jeanne Tripplehorn — who was the replacement for Paget Brewster, who was the replacement for Lola Glaudini — Hewitt will play Kate Callahan, an experienced undercover agent whose successful track record lands her a spot in the Behavioral Analysis Unit.

Q: I’m intrigued that Allison Williams has been cast in Peter Pan. Can she sing?

A: Oh, yes. Those who watch her on HBO’s Girls can confirm that she’s turned musical there on occasion, and she also can be seen crooning in videos on the Internet. On the day her casting in the live production — which NBC will televise in December — was announced, dad Brian Williams confirmed on NBC Nightly News that Allison has been “rehearsing this role since the age of three.”

Q: Heartsounds, a TV movie with James Garner, was shown in 1984. Is it available on DVD? A: For all of the films starring the recently deceased Garner that are on disc and tape, that one — also starring Mary Tyler Moore — has not had an official home-video release. If you see copies for sale listed on the Internet, be aware that there’s no guar-

antee of the quality, since the source is unknown. It could have just been recorded off a television channel.

Q: I love watching Leverage. What has happened to the cast?

A: As you probably know, they’ve gone their separate ways, since what you’re seeing now are repeats of the TNT series that ended in 2012. Timothy Hutton (alias team leader Nathan on Leverage) actually has another series lined up: ABC’s American Crime, from Oscar-winning 12 Years a Slave screenwriter John Ridley and expected to debut midseason.

Christian Kane (Eliot) also is going back to series work, and again for TNT, since he’ll be in the forthcoming show The Librarians (inspired by Noah Wyle’s “Librarian” adventure movies).

Gina Bellman (Sophie) made a guest appearance on BBC America’s Ripper Street.

Beth Riesgraf (Parker) turned up on such shows as Criminal Minds and The Mentalist, and she also had an Internet series titled “Caper.” And Aldis Hodge (Alec) had a guest role in that show, but after co-starring with Bruce Willis in A Good Day to Die Hard and popping up in an episode of The Walking Dead, he’s been seen more steadily lately as Jordan on AMC’s Turn.

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By Dean “The Sportsman” Greenaway

Women Making BVI Basketball History History will be made on Monday, June 8 – not just elections history – but, the first Women’s team that will ever represent the Territory in regional basketball competition, will face Guyana at 9 p.m., in the 22nd CBC Women’s Championships at the Multipurpose Sports Complex.

With no league to pull players from, head Coach Brian “Bash” Brewley said the team has been cut from 25-30 players who showed interest down to 15, noting it has been a difficult task. “It’s a challenge, but they are excited and the coaches are excited,” he said. “They came with an open mind to learn and that’s the beauty about it.”

When they began putting the squad together 18 players turned out on the first day Brewley noted.

Since then, they have gone through 25-30 girls.

“Some came and after they saw the workout, they quit,” he explained. “We are down to 15 now and won’t have the final 12 until the technical meeting, but, we will hold on to 14 just in case of injuries or somebody can’t make it.”

Among the 15 are two players from Virgin Gorda, two collegians and several high school players.

Brewley said they are trying to get the best in the country. The Virgin Gorda players as well of some others making the cut came up playing through the boys.

The High School players have played in tournaments in St. Thomas, and they have pulled the best players from the lot.

“We never had a girl’s league before, but these are the girls that have the love for the game and have developed playing between the boys,” Brewley pointed out. “We had to start from scratch teaching them the fundamentals and teaching them how to play defense, but they are moving on pretty well. In last year’s tournament held here, there were about two Limin’ Times Entertainment Guide

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scrap teams. If they come back with those kind of teams, I think we might be able to beat them.

However, the seasoned teams, the Bahamas, Jamaica – those who have women’s programs set in place – we’re not going to beat them. We are trying to be competitive for the first time out.”

With the tournament being held here and the Territory fielding women for the first time Brewley said this is the ice breaker for putting a women’s league in place. There are lots of young girls starting to love the sport he added which will be a plus.

“This team is also a young team,” he pointed out.

“We are going to have a hand on them year round because after the tournament, we’re not going to stop. We are going to continue. I’m giving 2-3 years and we should be moving from the bottom four to the top four.”

The final team will be selected from: Joy Victor, Tamara Phillips, Tafara Phillips, Daeria Malone, Shauliqua Malone, Ebony Fahie, Joyann Thomas, Dominique Wattley, Brianna Brewley, Gertrude Thomas, Michelle Smith, Makayla Pickering, Tylia Nibbs, Keithrece Smith and Tiffany Jennings. Coaches: Morris Wattley, Ronnie “Gola” Simmonds and Brian “Bash” Brewley.

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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.