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July 9 - 15, 2015 Vol.27, No.44

YouR FRee Guide to our islands’ happenings

Also this week: Fish Fry & lyme @ Callwood’s wedding • hVM Rhythm & wine @ harbour View • thanksgiving in July @ Plumrose

This Week’s Feature Story by Arlena Smith

Alkaline Live in the BVI ics has brought us hits such as Move Mountains, 123, Things Mi Love, Gyal Bruk Out, Live Life, On & On, Gone Away, Wifey, Wah We Ah Go Do, How It Feel, A Bagga Tings and Ride On Me. As it’s a glow party, the event organizers are hoping that everyone will wear white clothing to ensure that they are their most glowing selves on the night.

The event will also include entertainment by some of the hottest local DJs and bands such as DJ Dre, Kuga, Ah Milli Soundz and the reigning Road March Champions, VIBE. This is the second event being brought to the BVI by Five Star Promotions, the promoters credited most recently for bringing dancehall king Popcann to the Myett’s Mardi Gras Fest, which was a huge success.

Tickets can be purchased from Hazem’s Beauty Supply and are $35 in advance or more at the gate.

Dress code in effect so make sure to wear white and be prepared to have a glowing god time!

International dancehall star Alkaline whose real name is Earlan Bartley, was born in 1993 in Kingston, Jamaica and is set to perform for the first time in the BVI as the headline act for Summer Glow this Saturday, July 11th at Myett’s Beach Front in Cane Garden Bay. The Jamaican dancehall artist’s first attempt at committing lyrics to paper was at the tender age of14, and by 16 he was already recording and producing his own records. Whilst at Ardenne High, where he completed his high school studies, Alkaline balanced school and the groundwork of a solo career by recording music in and around local studios whenever he got the chance. Currently, he is pursuing his first degree in Media and Communication at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus.

Dubbed the youngest and the baddest in the dancehall music game right now, the young singer who has a huge fan base but also a fair amount of crit-

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By Jan Critchley

The Second Best Exotic Hotel The Second Best Exotic Hotel is about as original as the title, but with this stellar cast and the film’s general joie de vivre, it is not surprising that it is currently topping box office charts.

Now that the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is full up with its long-term residents, co-managers Muriel Donnelly (Maggie Smith) and Sonny Kapoor (Dev Patel) have a dream of expansion, and they've found just the place - the Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.

And so the story continues with Murial and Sonny visiting LA and looking for investors for their hotel expansion. During this time, Sonny learns through his love and fiancé, Sunaina (Tina Desai) that Kushal (Shazad Latif), an old friend has come home and is going to help them with their wedding dance. Sonny is less than overjoyed at the news, but is too distracted with business and dreams of expansion to worry too much.

Both Evelyn and Douglas (Judi Dench and Bill Nighy) have ventured into the Jaipur workforce, and Evelyn is offered a promotion by the company she works for, which involves more travel and she is wondering if this is really what she wants. Douglas, is working with tour groups, and they are both wondering where their regular breakfast dates may lead.

Meanwhile, Norman and Carol (Ronald Pickup and Diana Hardcastle) navigate the swirling waters of an exclusive relationship. Norman fears that he may have inadvertently put a price on Carol’s head and decides,

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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after finding out that he was not the only man in her life, that he needs to up his game or he could be in danger of losing her altogether.

And Madge (Celia Imrie) is having a lovely time, juggling two very wealthy and eligible suitors, when all the time the obvious answer is before her very eyes. The arrival of Guy Chambers (Richard Gere) also gets the ladies attention and throws Sonny into a full blown frenzy as he believes that he is the man the potential investors have decided to send along to complete a risk assessment on their new venture.

However, Guy says that he is there to write a novel and finds a muse in Sonny's mother, Mrs. Kapoor (Lillete Dubey) which both appalls and delights the irreppresable Sonny at the same time!

As his marriage to Sunaina quickly approaches, Sonny finds his plans for the new hotel have just changed dramatically, however as the big day nears, problems are resolved and decisions are put to rest as the family and guests alike find themselves swept up in the irresistitable intoxication of the sounds and dazzling sights of an Indian wedding. Available on iTunes now.

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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By Jan Critchley

Fish Fry & Lyme Head down to Callwood’s Wedding Bar and Restaurant in Cane Garden Bay this and every Friday night for their Fish Fry n’ Lyme. There will be lots to eat and drink including local pot fish, BBQ ribs and chicken, johnny cakes and music to get you in the weekend mood by popular local DJs. This Sunday, 12th July – enjoy live music by Evolution Band from 8pm till late and every Thursday don’t miss the Karaoke night with an extended happy hour till 9pm.

Rhythm & Wine Check out HVM restaurant and bar at JY Harbour View Marina in East End, for a relaxing night out with friends. Set on the waterfront, you can enjoy the sunset and two for one cocktail specials on well drinks, $20 for wine by the bottle, beer specials and more more, so drop by and experience their extended happy hour from 5:30pm till 7pm.

Thanksgiving in July If you are missing a big turkey dinner, look no further than Plumrose Restaurant at Prospect Reef for

RBVIYC Celebrates Ann’s OBE Join the Royal BVI Yacht Club in congratulating Ann Gardner on her recent honor of being awarded a Member of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) from Her Majesty the Queen. The event will be held on Saturday, 11th July at 12:30pm at the Clubhouse for “Afternoon Tea” – a traditional English treat with scones, jam, cream, victoria sandwich cake and Pimm’s Cup. So come along and congratulate Ann on this prestigious award.

their Thanksgiving in July event on Wednesday, July

Pre-Festival Horse Races

15th. There will be music by the Razor Blades from

Don’t miss the Pre-Festival Horse Races at the Ellis Thomas Downs Racetrack in Sea Cow's Bay on Sunday July 12, 2015. Post time 2pm, admission $10 adults and $5 children with music by DJ Paid Fa.

6pm with a free movie showing and giveaways. There is a five course menu with lots of tempting delights such as Apricot Mango Glazed Ham with Cranberry Port Sauce and of course, Roasted Butter Turkey and all the trimmings.

All of this for only $24 per person (half price for children under 12 years)! Take outs are available or make your reservation today on 494-3033.

Scaramouche Sundays Finish your weekend with some great live music

by A Type of Toad and some awesome food at Scaramouche in Soper’s Hole this Sunday, 12th July at (contd. on page 15) 7

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live music • events • concerts • p

THURSDAY - JULY 9

CALLWOODS WEDDING — Fish Fry & Lyme with

CANE GARDEN BAY

local DJs

MYETT’S — Sunset Happier Hour w/ 2015 VI Daily

SATURDAY - JULY 11

News “Best of the Virgin Islands” Music by Jon Gazi &

ROAD TOWN

Scottt Suldo 6-9pm $2 Carib & Coors Light w/

RBVIYC — Afternoon Tea in celebration of Ann

special priced bar menu

Gardners receiving OBE honor at 12:30pm

PARADISE CLUB — All day happy hour with 2 for 1 Island Cocktails. Fresh made to order pizzas - everyday!

ELM’S BEACH BAR— Lunch Daily 11am-4pm.

POCKWOOD POND 5 GIRLS — Natural Hair Workshop from noon to 4pm

Happy Hour 4-6pm. Serving Caribbean Fusion Dinner CANE GARDEN BAY

6-9pm CALLWOODS WEDDING — Karaoke night w/ extended Happy Hour until 9pm

dinner 5-7pm. Serving Beach BBQ during “Summer

FRIDAY - JULY 10

Glow Party” 10pm. (see pg 3)

CANE GARDEN BAY

PARADISE CLUB — Dance Party with DJ Got Milk.

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

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

& Coors Light w/ special priced bar menu. Speciality

made to order pizzas - everyday!

Pizza Night. Evolution Band 7pm. Dance contest.

ELM’S BEACH BAR— Lunch 11am-4pm. Happy

PARADISE CLUB — Live music with USVI’s Jon

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MYETT’S — Serving breakfast, brunch, lunch & early

Hour 4-6pm. Serving Caribbean Fusion Dinner 6-9pm

Gazi feat. Stark from the Supervillians. Free picini table

SUNDAY - JULY 12

rides, all day Happy Hour w/ 2 ofr 1 island cocktails.

SEA COW’S BAY

Fresh made to order pizzas - everyday!

ELLIS THOMAS DOWNS — Pre-Festival races

ELM’S BEACH BAR — Lunch Daily 11am-4pm.

post time 2pm

Beach BBQ w/ Live Music. Serving Caribbean Fusion

SOPERS HOLE

Dinner 6-9p

SCARAMOUCHE — A Type of Toad live at 8:30pm.

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s • parties • sports • movies and more

CANE GARDEN BAY

CANE GARDEN BAY

MYETT’S — Sunday Brunch w/ Bottomless Mimosas

MYETT’S — Sunset Happier Hour with Carib &

until 2pm. Closed from 2pm for a private junction.

Coors Light w/ special priced bar menu. Last time

PARADISE CLUB — Beach Bum Bingo-12-sunset.

for this summer live music by Oren Hodge 5-7pm.

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

PARADISE CLUB — All day Happy Hour w/ 2

Hour with 2 for 1 Island Cocktails.

for 1 island cocktails. Fresh made to order pizzas -

ELM’S BEACH BAR — Lunch Daily 11am -

everyday!

4pm.Beach BBQ w/ Live Music. Serving Caribbean

ELM’S BEACH BAR— Lunch Daily 11am-4pm.

Fusion Dinner 6-9pm

Happy Hour 4-6pm. Serving Caribbean Fusion Dinner 6-9pm

CALLWOODS WEDDING — Live music by Evolution Band 8pm until late

MONDAY - JULY 13

WEDNESDAY - JULY 15

PLUMROSE — Thanksgivng in July with Live music by the Razorblades, Free movie showing &

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

giveaways from 6pm

speciality margaritas & munchies. Happier Hour w/

CANE GARDEN BAY

Candyman at 5pm. Singing Chef Al Show 7:30pm.

MYETT’S — Carib & Coors Light w/ special

to order pizzas - everyday!

Emancipation Festival July 24 - Aug 9

ROAD TOWN

CANE GARDEN BAY

PARADISE CLUB — Now open at 5pm. Fresh made

UPCOMING HAPPENINGS

priced bar menu. Live local entertainment by 3D Band Dinner & Dance 7pm

HM Customs Masquerade Ball — July 18 Summer Sizzle Fashion & Lifestyle Weekend ft.

Taraji P. Henson & Jussie Smollett — July 23 - 26

PARADISE CLUB — All day Happy Hour with 2

TUESDAY - JULY 14

for 1 Island Cocktails - Fresh made to order pizzas

ROAD TOWN

- everyday!

MATCHAS — $5 Tuesdays w/ Hennessy drink spe-

ELM’S BEACH BAR— Lunch Daily 11am-4pm.

cials, 2 for $ Coors Light & music by DJ Krusha

Happy Hour 4-6pm. Serving Caribbean Fusion Dinner 6-9pm. 2 for 1 specials on Painkiller &

& Phenom

Rum Punches

Rotary Kiddies Fiesta — July 25 Musician Alec Phillips @ Myett’s — Jul19 & 26 Local Arts & Crafts Show & Wine Tasting @ Myett’s — July 26 Miss BVI Pageant — Aug 2

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By Julian Putley

Always Look on the Bright Side of Life…The Drought It’s been pretty dry for the last few months and now, with no sign of relief in sight, people are starting to moan. The old adage of ‘don’t worry if you have no control over a situation’ should be adhered to in this instance but certainly one can sympathize with many of the complaints. The worst scenario may well be that cisterns are running low necessitating the purchase of expensive truck loads of water.

Flowers and plants are wilting, the islands are turning brown instead of the usual vibrant green, our less than stellar roads are causing clouds of dust and the heat is often difficult to bear when the power goes out and fans stop working. Yes, perhaps months of evaporation the salt pond behind the old

a moan or two is justified.

But every cloud has a silver lining. So what is the

settlement is rimmed by literally tons of salt crystals.

positive side of near drought conditions? Well, some

The width of this salt rim must be up to 100-ft in

plants thrive on dry weather. Some notable ones are

places and about an inch thick; probably enough for

bougainvillea, frangipani and flamboyant. And have

a year’s supply for every man, woman and child in

you noticed the absence of mosquitoes and sand

the BVI. Full of all the minerals the sea provides, this

flies – those nasty insects which cause itchy bites

natural resource once provided a livelihood for the

and in the case of the former, debilitating diseases

islanders. Now the village is a ghost town; the prior

like dengue fever and chikengunya.

inhabitants have either passed on or moved to greener pastures.

The BVI’s yachtsmen including the many yacht chartering vacationers have loved the steady 10 to

‘Always Look on the Bright Side of Life’ is a won-

20 knots of dry warm trade winds and those with

derful ditty from the hugely popular comedic movie,

painting and varnishing projects have had dream-

Monty Python’s Life of Bryan. It is being sung while

like conditions. Those who are land bound, especial-

hundreds are hanging from crosses presumably

ly in the higher elevations, their houses are now free

waiting to die. Not much brightness there. So enjoy

of damp, mold and mildew.

the dry warm weather and if you feel depressed watch the above mentioned movie for a good laugh

One of the most beneficial aspects of the long

(if you have enough bandwidth).

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By Dean “The Sportsman” Greenaway

League Play Ushers New Era in BVI Rugby After a little more then 40 years of the game being played in the Territory, the BVI Rugby Football Union ushered in a new era on Friday night, with the introduction of Rugby 10s league played in Capoons Bay. After waiting over 40 years for this development, they didn’t mind waiting another hour and a half till the power came on to light up the field and start play shortly after 8pm.

Three clubs – East, Central and West – based on where players live have been formed for the league, with an eye towards a bigger goal.

“This is a way of developing rugby on the island and giving players a chance and even some of the guys who have been here long and short term, a chance to play some good rugby,” explained Coach Sherlock “Solo” Solomon. “There are 15 players on a team and we are starting with a 10 a side version and developing it from there. We are giving the regulars a chance to play a bit of rugby, especially the youngsters and those living on the island that want to play proper contact, giving them a chance to play. The BVI is an associate member of the International Rugby Board (IRB) and to get full recognition, we must have 3-4 clubs on the island. This is a start and over a period of time, we’ll develop into big clubs so we can register with the international board.”

Central opened the league with a 24-12 victory over the Wild West, with Adehola Haffner the leading scorer with 12 points. The speedy East End whipped Central 69-12, with Matt Holmes and Tom Wilson running through Central’s defense for 19 points respectively. East End closed play with a 38-17 drubbing of the Wild West. Holmes had 14 points and Wilson 10.

East End’s Austin Keil, the 2015 BVI Rugby

East End jumps in front

Football Union player of the year said having a league is pretty exciting. “It’s actually pretty nice to play games locally, friends against friends, teammates against teammates and I think we’ll be able to give each other a lot of good constructive criticism that will help us win upcoming games,” he explained. “I think it will be great for the development in the BVI. Kids who aren’t allowed to travel or kids whose parents think they are too young to travel can now play locally, full contact rugby, which previously had been difficult to organize. So it opens up the game to a lot more people.”

National player Victor Amparpo, who is also on the u19 team hailed the initiative which he says will be more people involved in the game. “With East, Central and West teams, we’ll have different matches in different places so people can see them,” he said adding that he’s looking forward to the growth of the league. “All three teams are pretty good. Central has a power team – they’re bigger and stronger. East and West are much quicker, so you’ll have to look out for all three teams.”

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Ask Koren Can My Workplace Dictate How I Dress

Your personal E-therapist, is in the house!

Ask Koren

Dear Koren, I recently got a job in an office and during the interview they commended me for my qualifications.

Now a couple days ago, my supervisor told me that the boss says that I dress too old fashioned and would like for me to spruce up a bit. The boss is male so I don’t know if that is why. The other ladies all look good and I know I need new clothes as I spent all my money to get my degree, but I’m wondering if this request is a violation of my rights or if somebody is allowed to ask me to change how I dress.

–Wondering

speech. Customers are not aware of your academic qualifications when they walk into an establishment, so your appearance and attitude are the first things they observe.

There are things that no boss should stipulate if it violates your personal rights and is not in the employee handbook – meaning you did not sign on to it up front. For example, you cannot be forced to switch to contacts if you wear glasses or be forced to perm your hair if you wear it naturally. If it is affecting your ability to do your job, well that’s a whole other story.

I know it’s easy to feel offended at what seems like such a personal issue, but try to look at the big picture. You could choose to stand your ground and they could choose to keep you at the end of your probation or to let you go. I don’t expect you to compromise your values and principles for any job, but by your own admission, you need some new stuff. If you are willing to consider their request, perhaps you can ask the supervisor for some pointers, or see if they are willing to give you an advance which they can deduct in installments so you can get some nice uniforms.

Conforming to a dress code could be an indicator that you are a team player, which is positive. Compromise does not always have to be a bad word and looking good can really help you to feel more confident and good about yourself.

Dear Wondering, Yes workplaces do have some rights to determine how their employees dress. They also have the right to attract and retain customers and requiring employees to portray a particular image at work may not be unreasonable.

Look at the hotel industry, airline customer service reps and other places and you will notice they dictate a uniform and a certain appearance. Even flight attendants have expectations placed on them on how they should look. Furthermore, if you peruse any employee handbook, it is likely to have guidelines on dos and don’ts when it comes to work attire.

We also have the issue of workplace culture. This means, while something might not be mandated, it is the general way of doing things that appears to be acceptable by most. People expect bartenders to be chatty, they expect receptionists to be friendly, they expect policemen to be firm and serious; whether it’s stereotyping or not, those are the general expectations. There is also the expectation that if you are dealing with customers, you should represent the company well in your dress, demeanor and your Limin’ Times Entertainment Guide

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8:30pm. Call for more information or reservations on 343-1602.

5 Girls Natural Hair Workshop Don’t miss this fun and informative workshop, brought to you by 5 Girls on Saturday, July 11th from noon till 4pm at the 5 Girls Fashion & Beauty Boutique in Pockwood Pond. The event is hosted by Kim Asha and features T. Barnes and hair care guru Petra Matthew and will provide a platform for women

in the BVI to learn remedies and solutions on how to manage natural hair. The best natural hair and skin care products will also be available for sale. Tickets are $5 in advance and $10 on the door. For more details and tickets, contact www.5girlsltd.com.

Summer Fresh Get your house summer ready, with Mr Clean and Febreze products from Rite Way – also remember if you are travelling this summer – add a spritz of Febreze to family luggage first to eliminate odors and ensure you arrive fresh and ready to go.

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.