Now in its 27th Year!
July 16 - 22, 2015– Vol.27, No.45
Your Free Guide to our islands’ happenings
Also this week: hM Customs Masquerade Ball • Matcha’s Celebration • eric Phillips @ Myett’s • Audrianna’s salsa Night
This Week’s Feature Story by Arlena Smith
Summer Splash 2105 also brought us hits like Love and Affection and one of my personal favorites Show Love. Rock City will be performing alongside Pressure who also hail from the USVI. The duo has been a staple on the music scene for several years writing for artists like Ciara, Usher, Beyonce and Rhianna to name a few. They have also given us hits of their own like I’m Losing It, I’m That…feat. 2 Chains and most recently, their latest single Locked Away feat Adam Levine off of their new project #WhatDreamsAreMadeOf. There will be food and drinks on sale and a fashion show by T-Shirt Genius (Creative Arts) and Unique Blendz. Fast Ferry will be providing ferry services leaving Trellis Bay 11:30am and 1:30pm returning times 7pm and 9pm. Round trip tickets are $45 and ticket outlets are Transcaribbean (Virgin Gorda & Tortola), Unique Blendz Clothing Store & Stinky’s Barber Shop. Don’t miss the party to start the summer off with a splash!
Summer is near and so is the 2nd annual Summer Splash event presented by Unique Blendz. Summer Splash the BVI’s very own version of the Ibiza Island party -VI style of course and it all goes down this Saturday July 18th at Sand Box, Prickly Pear Island with music by Pressure, Rock City, VIBE, DJ Mac Milli and Kylo & the Stylee Band. The event which was one of the summer’s hottest parties last year brought boat enthusiasts and party lovers alike together for summer fun like no other. This year’s headlining acts are some of the best and hottest artists the VI has to offer to kick off the summer “limin” the right way. Pressure Busspipe more commonly known as Pressure is no stranger to the BVI. Blessed with a smooth, melodic voice and an impressive ability to capture a story like no other and the voice behind the Virgin Islands anthem Virgin Island’s Nice which burned up the charts is set to grace the stage. He has
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Vol. 27, No. 45 • July 16 - 22, 2015
Ask Koren Your personal E-therapist, is in the house!
Is It Time To Leave The Job
Ask Koren
Dear Koren, I have been at my current job for 6 years now and I am feeling stuck. The pay is good but the work is very boring and routine – same thing day in and day out. I’ve discussed with my partner about looking for something else more meaningful but he thinks that the job market is too unstable right now. I think he is more concerned about the money than my feelings. How do I know when it’s a good time to start over and could it be that I am the problem and it’s not the job? –Wondering
routine and making your job more interesting; that depends on the scope of the workplace to be able to meet your needs. You could look for a different job with more growth potential but as your partner says, the job market is a bit tight right now. If you choose this route, it would be better for you to not leave your current position, until you find something else. Sometimes we need to get more creative and find ways to spice up what we do on a day to day basis to make it more interesting. The reason I say that is because you could go to another job and depending on the type of work you do, you could end up in the same dilemma. So therefore, instead of changing your work, you could just change the way you work. Look for more efficient ways of doing your work, sharpen your customer services skills, mentor a younger or less experienced employee, create new forms or a database; in other words, make the job more interesting. Also, be sure that you have a range of non-work things that you are interested in – work should not be the only interesting part of your life.
Dear Wondering, It could be a combination of you and also the job and nothing is wrong with your feelings. Remember as individuals, we grow and change constantly, so what would have been a perfect fit for you six years ago could now leave you feeling like a square peg in a round hole. Also, money is not the only thing that brings job satisfaction – a person needs to feel challenged, feel like they are making a positive difference, be admired by their colleagues, appreciated by their employers and so on. When all these things stop happening and you dread going to work, then you know it’s time to do something differently. You can speak with your supervisor to see if you can change your duties, add new tasks and drop some old ones or explore other ways of breaking the
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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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, © 2015 www.limin-times.com Publisher & Editor: Claudia Colli Writer & Associate Editor: Arlena Smith Writer & Editorial Assistant: Jan Critchley Tel: 494-2413; Fax: 494-4413
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Vol. 27, No. 45 • July 16 - 22, 2015
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By Jan Critchley
Masquerade Ball/40th Anniversary HM Customs are celebrating their 40th Anniversary with a Masquerade Ball from 9pm till 2am at Callaloo at Prospect Reef on Saturday, 18th July. Under the theme “Fusion of Colours,” Mr. Wade Smith, Commissioner of Customs said, “We want to share this significant milestone with those that have supported us over the past 40 years.” He added, “Masquerade masks will not be provided as there are prizes for the best female mask, best male mask and the best dressed couple.” DJ Bertrum and Cool Session Brass out of St John, USVI, will provide entertainment and there will be lots of giveaways. Admission is $25 at the door or can be purchased from HM Customs HQ in the Richard Stoutt Building, and J&C trading. So dress it up, put on a mask and join in the fun! As part of their anniversary celebrations, HM Customs are hosting an Open House at their HQ on the 3rd floor of the Richard Stoutt Building on July 17th from 10am till 3pm.
Grand Opening You are invited to the grand opening of the new restaurant and bar, HVM at 7pm on Saturday, July 18th at JY Harbour View Marina, East End. So come, enjoy the breezy location at the end of the dock and experience a new world of food and entertainment in East End.
Salsa Night! If you enjoy great food and dancing then look no further than Audrianna’s Restaurant at Manuel Reef every Wednesday night. So bring your dancing shoes and dance the night away. Buy one Schaeffer beer and
get one free or buy any appetizer and get a shot of Patron or Jose Cuervo.
Matcha’s Celebration Head over to Matcha’s Bar & Grill on Fort Hill from 6pm on Tuesday, 21st July for 2 for $5 Coors Light and $5 Hennessy mixed drinks. With entertainment by 2 Smooth Band and DJ Krusha, food fresh off the grill and gift giveaways – it’s gonna be a good night!
Myett’s Sundays Don’t miss the relaxing Sunday brunch and bottomless mimosas at Myett’s this and every Sunday till 3pm. Relax on the beach to the sounds of Vishall and DJ Jephet at the Beach Bar and later enjoy live music by special guest musician, Eric Phillips a composer, producer and guitarist out of NYC who has composed the scores on many films. So head down to Cane Garden Bay for some fun in the sun, where the beat goes on!
Digicel Supermarket Dash! Be in to win a RiteWay trolley dash when you activate a data plan, top up $15 or more, pay your bill or join Digicel! The draw will take place next Thursday, 7
Vol. 27, No. 45 • July 16 - 22, 2015
live music • events • concerts • p
THURSDAY - JULY 16
ELM’S BEACH BAR — Lunch Daily 11am-4pm.
ROAD TOWN
Beach BBQ w/ Live Music. Serving Caribbean Fusion
JR O’NEAL BOTANIC GARDENS — Association of
Dinner 6-9p
Reef Keepers (ARK) wine tasting and talk from 6pm till
SATURDAY - JULY 18
8pm. $10 donation please.
PROSPECT REEF
CANE GARDEN BAY
CALLALOO — HM Customs 40th Anniversary
MYETT’S — Sunset Happier Hour w/ Candyman. $2 Carib & Coors Light & special priced bar menu
Masquerade Ball from 9pm till 2am. Entertainment by DJ Bertrum and Cool Session Brass. Prizes for best masks & best dressed couple. Lots of giveaways -
PARADISE CLUB — All day happy hour with 2 for 1
admission $25 at the door.
Island Cocktails. Fresh made to order pizzas - everyday! CALLWOOD’S WEDDING — Karaoke Night with
EAST END
extended Happy Hour till 9pm.
HVM BAR & RESTAURANT @ HARBOUR VIEW
ELM’S BEACH BAR— Lunch Daily 11am-4pm.
— Opening night with great food, drinks and enter-
Happy Hour 4-6pm. Serving Caribbean Fusion Dinner
tainment from 7pm.
6-9pm
CANE GARDEN BAY
FRIDAY - JULY 17 MYETT’S — Sunset Happier Hour $2 Carib Beer &
ROAD TOWN HM CUSTOMS HQ (RICHARD STOUTT BLDG) — Open House from 10am till 3pm.
vibes by Awesome Crew Band Live at 7pm. Specialty pizzas.
CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — Sunset Happier Hour w/ $2 Carib &
PARADISE CLUB — Dance Party with DJ Got Milk.
Coors Lights w/special priced bar menu. Speciality
All day Happy Hour with 2 for 1 Island Cocktails. Fresh
Pizza Night. Evolution Band 7pm. Dance contest.
made to order pizzas - everyday!
PARADISE CLUB — Live music with the USVI’s Jon Gazi feat. Stark from the Supervillains! FREE Picnic Table Rides. All day Happy Hour with 2 for 1 Island Cocktails. Fresh made to order pizzas - everyday!
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Coors Lights & special priced bar menu. Live island
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ELM’S BEACH BAR— Lunch 11am-4pm. Happy Hour 4-6pm. Serving Caribbean Fusion Dinner 6-9pm
s • parties • sports • movies and more
VG & OUTER ISLANDS
CANE GARDEN BAY
SAND BOX - 2nd Annual Summer Splash party with
MYETT’S — Sunset Happier Hour with
VIBE, DJ Mac Milli, Pressure, Rock City & Kylo & Stylee
Candyman with $2 Carib & Coors Lights w/ spe-
Band. (See Page 3 for full details). ROCK CAFE (VG) - Colors Summer Jam with DJ Dre, Ah Milli Sounds & DJ Dagga from 10pm SUNDAY - JULY 19 CANE GARDEN BAY
cial priced bar menu. PARADISE CLUB — All day Happy Hour with 2 fo 1 Island Cocktails - Fresh made to order pizzas everyday!
MYETT’S — Sunday Brunch w/Bottomless Mimosas
ELM’S BEACH BAR— Lunch Daily 11am-4pm.
till 3pm.Vishall & DJ Jephet at Beach Bar. Guest
Happy Hour 4-6pm. Serving Caribbean Fusion
Musician, Eric Phillips of NYC plays live.
Dinner 6-9pm
PARADISE CLUB — Beach Bum Bingo-12-sunset. Games for all ages. BBQ on the beach. All day Happy Hour with 2 for 1 Island Cocktails. ELM’S BEACH BAR — Lunch Daily 11am 4pm.Beach BBQ w/ Live Music. Serving Caribbean
WEDNESDAY - JULY 22
AUDRIANNA’S REST — Salsa Night 7:30pm with drink and food specials. CANE GARDEN BAY
MONDAY - JULY 20
MYETT’S — Sunset Happier Hour with $2 Carib
CANE GARDEN BAY
& Coors Lights & special priced bar menu. Live
MYETT’S — Happier Hour w/ Candyman and
local entertainment by 3D Band Dinner &
Awesome Crew on Stage 7:30pm.
Dance 7pm
to order pizzas - everyday! TUESDAY - JULY 21 FORT HILL (BELLE VIEW ROAD)
Emancipation Festival July 24 - Aug 9
SEA COW’S BAY
Fusion Dinner 6-9pm
PARADISE CLUB — Now open at 5pm. Fresh made
UPCOMING HAPPENINGS
Summer Sizzle Fashion & Lifestyle Weekend ft. Taraji P. Henson & Jussie Smollett — July 23 - 26 Local Craft Show @ Craft Alive Village — July 24 - 26 Rotary Kiddies Fiesta — July 25
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.
Myett’s Local Arts & Crafts & Wine Tasting — July 26 Musician Eric Phillips @ Myett’s — July 25
MATCHAS — $5 Tuesdays w/ 2 for $5 Coors Light &
Happy Hour 4-6pm. Serving Caribbean Fusion
$5 Hennessy mixed drinks. Music by 2 Smooth and DJ
Dinner 6-9pm. 2 for 1 specials on Painkiller &
Diandra Jones & BVI Dance Group @ Myett’s — July 31
Rum Punches
Miss BVI Pageant — Aug 2
Krusha, great food off the grill & giveaways!
Summer Sizzle Fashion & Lifestyle Weekend ft. Taraji P. Henson & Jussie Smollett — July 23 - 26 9
Vol. 27, No. 45 • July 16 - 22, 2015
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By Arlena Smith
And the Drought Continues... It has been four days now and counting since the last drop of water came through my tap at home – street water that is. Every morning and evening since last Saturday I’ve been turning on the tap, expecting to hear the usual spluttering cough that means water has returned, only to be greeted with empty silence. Although water is still available from the cistern, the lack of any significant rainfall over the past few months means that its level has reached the point where the color of the water is becoming brown. I’m sure this is a story that most people on the island can
of drinking less water to avoid using the toilet as
relate to.
often. While this might seem a bit extreme it shows
Over the past year, daily interruptions to our
how severe the problem is becoming.
water supply have become routine – to the point
I guess a few days of heavy rainfall would solve
where a bucket is now a permanent fixture in our
the problem, at least the one with the reservoirs and
bathroom – but at least water was available at some
cisterns However, we need to keep in mind that
point in the day. Lack of running water can cause
heavy rainfall on very dry land can cause erosion and
numerous problems, as I’m sure most people are
landslides. And therein lies my dilemma. While I
aware, the most significant in my opinion being san-
would like it to rain enough to at least ease our water
itation. Many people have reached the point of con-
woes, I’m caught between that rock and the hard
sidering cooking less and eating out more to avoid
place of fearing the damage it might cause to our still
having to wash dishes. I’ve even heard suggestions
recovering islands.
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Vol. 27, No. 45 • July 16 - 22, 2015
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By Dean “The Sportsman” Greenaway
Cyclist Cries Out For Support He wasn’t considered by the BVI Olympic Committee for the 2010 Commonwealth Games was passed over for last year’s edition and will not be in the Pan Am Games in Canada, that opened on Friday. Although he wonders why, Darel Christopher Jr. is using the seemingly negatives as positives. “I’ve just been training and trying to make it as a pro cyclist, seeing that I’m the only pro cyclist for the BVI, I’m doing my part,” said Christopher who’s now based in North Georgia and rides with Prima Tappa Cycling. “I’m at the pro level, but don’t have a pro contract. I’m racing with the pros, but don’t have a pro team as yet. But, that’s the aim.” He has worked his way up from being a Category 5 to Category 2 cyclist in the USA. “It’s just like the pros – pro one and pro two – just that you don’t have a contract, that’s it,” he said. “You’re racing with the pros. You’re either on a low team or racing by yourself.” His last major race was in Wisconsin, where he opened in 19th place and had a best finish in second – riding alone with no teammates. His life is eating, sleeping and training. “It’s tough, knowing I don’t have the support of the BVI Olympic Committee or any organization, it’s just me on my own trying to sacrifice everything just to try and make it at the pro level – it’s tough,” he explained. “You have to look at nutrition, massages and everything else. It’s a long process but I’m willing to do it. I’m going to take my time and God’s going to help me. I’m competing against guys who have the support of their country. Not having the BVI Olympic Committee supporting me, it’s very tough knowing that I’m out here on my own – the only professional cyclist for the BVI – and
Cyclist Darel Christopher Jr.
everyone pretty much turned their back on me. Am I a BVIsander? What is it?” The 24 year old said if he had the required support along the way, he would have been on a pro team touring. “Everyone I’ve worked with coach wise said that I do have it, but it’s a long process and if I had the support back then, I’d be a lot further than where I’m at right now, but, that’s a sacrifice in life,” he noted. “You just have to keep fighting even though your own people are pulling you down like crabs in a bucket – it’s kind of sad and people talk about you – but I just turn all the negative energy into something positive and the downfall into something great. I know one day I’ll make it – I will. I’m determined to do what I have to do. I’m focused and I’m not going to let anyone deter me from anything.” He has trained in Spain, doing 3-4 hours all climbing. He has been averaging 450 mile per week riding in the last two months, putting in 7 hours of riding. “You pretty much eat, sleep, watch TV on your bike,” he said. 13
Vol. 27, No. 45 • July 16 - 22, 2015
By Claudia Colli
Poldark Poldark, now airing on PBS, is a sweeping historical drama that has a heart throb of a leading man, two beautiful women whom he loves, insidious villains out to undermine his success – all set against the stark and windswept background of the Cornish coast. Ross Poldark (Aiden Turner) has retuned home after two years fighting for the British in the American Revolution. Battle scarred and weary, he comes back to Cornwall to learn that his father has died and the family copper mine is bankrupt. But perhaps the most damaging, his beloved fiancé Elizabeth (Heida Reed), who had believed him dead, was now engaged to his cousin Francis. Devastated, he throws himself into repairing the family home, forging new relationships and attempting to forget Elizabeth. The decline of the mining industry in Cornwall has left the villagers destitute. Much of the work has moved to Wales, but Ross feels that there may be still some life in his old mine and looks for financial backers to bank roll the hiring of new workers and reopening the mine. A critique of the British class system, Poldark contrasts the lives of the haves and the have-nots. The out of work miners are hungry and destitute, but the gentry, as demonstrated in one instance by a cruel judge, is oblivious to the suffering. When a sickly young man, desperate to provide for his family, is caught poaching, Ross goes to the trial to plead with the judge for the young man’s release – but to no avail. The judge is determined to make an example of him. In every aspect, Ross Poldark is an 18th century rebel, seemingly indifferent to scandal and gossip. Limin’ Times Entertainment Guide
Early on, he takes in Demelza (Eleanor Thomlinson), an unkempt young woman who has been beaten by her father, and gives her a job as a kitchen maid – creating fuel for the village gossips. In another highly charged scene he asks Elizabeth to dance at a ball enraging Francis. Envy and incompetence has taken its toll on Francis and rather than turning his own family mine around, he turns to drink, gambling and the village prostitute. An eight episode series, based on the first two of 12 Poldark novels by Winston Graham, there is a lot to watch in this sumptuous and sometimes over the top epic. Poldark’s efforts to reopen the mine, are hindered by a greedy money lender, and work at the mine does not initially go well. And then there are the questions: where is Poldark’s relationship with Demelza leading, what about Elizabeth, will his cousin Verity be reunited with her true love – and will the mine succeed? Already aired episodes of Poldark are available on iTunes. You can also get a season pass and episodes will download as they become available. 14
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23rd July and two lucky winners will have their chance in RiteWay on Friday, 24th July to grab as much as possible off the shelves in two minutes – just in time for Festival!
Colors – Summer Jam It’s party night at the Rock Cafe’s Club on Virgin Gorda this Saturday, 18th July with the action starting at 10pm. DJ Dre, Ah Milli Sounds and DJ Dagga will be spinning the decks to get you on the dance floor, admission is $15 on the door.
Support the Reefs Join the Association of Reef Keepers (ARK) for a wine tasting, sponsored by TICO at the JR O’Neal Botanic Gardens tonight, Thursday, 16th July from 6pm till 8pm and meet some of the new Board of Directors and find out what ARK is all about and learn about their future plans.