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Aug 27 - sept 2, 2015 Vol. 27, No. 51

YouR FRee Guide

to our islands’ happenings

BVI Archery Federation

Certifies Local Archers

Also this week: Rotary Grand Rally • scaramouche Closing Party • Full Moon Party at trellis Bay • Basketball at save the seed

Photo courtesy of The BVI Olympic Committee

This Week’s Feature Story by Arlena Smith

Digicel and the NBA Digicel and the NBA Organisation joined forces to launch the Jump Start Basketball Programme in the Territory, giving 40 Boys from Tortola and Virgin Gorda a once in a lifetime opportunity to showcase their talent and gain selection to an elite training camp in Trinidad and Tobago.

The clinic at the Multi Purpose Sports Complex is the first of six such events, all of which are aimed at 14-16 year olds and all of which will see five participants selected to represent the country at the five day elite camp. The top eight players from the camp will be chosen by an NBA legend as well as the coaches, to attend an NBA Game in the USA. The coaches in the BVI, Troy Justice and Robert Mackinnon, have extensive global experience within the NBA organisation and launched the clinic with an intensive warm up, including ball work, shooting and dribbling drills that got the boys more than ready for a series of five on five games that concluded the first day.

Digicel Brand and Basketball Ambassador, Jason Edwin, has spent the past month working with the Basketball Federation to select the best 40 players.

The boys were selected on skills, passion for the

game and drive to succeed and he’s confidant each of them will represent to the highest standard possible.

Tommy Farrell, Commercial and Finance Director for Digicel (BVI) said, “he was delighted that the BVI had been chosen as the first location for the Jump Start Clinics. “We are certain, that as these boys are coached and mentored by the elite NBA coaches, that this clinic will develop their skills, take their game to the next level and that the benefits of the clinics will reach far beyond these 40 boys and the teachings of both players and coaches will live on for a long time to come” The clinics will be moving on to Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Jamaica, Bermuda and the Turks and Caicos, with the five-day camp in Trinidad and Tobago scheduled for September 23-28.

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Vol. 27, No. 51 • Aug 27 - Sept 2, 2015

Ask Koren Too Many Lies Ask Koren Dear Koren,

Your personal E-therapist, is in the house!

work to change it. If this is the case, then you will have the same complaint five years later.

You should ask yourself why you stay. What are you getting from the relationship that keeps you bound to this man in spite of the lies? When you identify what it is that keeps you still there, then you have to question if it is worth it to stay for the positive or if you should walk away and get it somewhere else. It is disrespectful for someone to keep lying to you and if you keep letting him get away with it, you are sending a message that it’s okay to keep hurting you. Do not be an enabler – someone who just helps someone to stay in their bad patterns by making excuses for them.

Only you can decide when you have had enough.

You deserve honesty and you deserve truth and respect. Give him a chance to come clean and if he chooses not to, then you can decide where you want the relationship to go. It might be that you will have to leave and create some emotional distance from him so you get to the point that if you still interact with him, his level of truthfulness will no longer have a major impact on you.

How do I deal with a guy I have known for 8 years and been involved with for 5 years who consistently and easily lies to me? He has deceived me badly in the past. I forgive him but he has not stopped. Lies seem to be a way of life for this gentleman and he seems to have no conscience. I love him and I do believe he cares for me but how can I trust someone when I don’t know if what is coming out of his mouth is true?

–Tired & Frustrated Dear Tired and Frustrated Lady, There is a quotation that says “When someone shows you who they are, believe them”. Everyone deserves a second and even a third or fourth chance but why do you keep trusting someone who has shown you that he does not intend to change.

It is nice that you love him and that he cares; however you need to ask yourself if someone cares about you, why they would deliberately do something to hurt and mislead you. Your love cannot change him, your love is not enough to cover the pain of betrayal.

Love is wonderful but lies can eat away at loving feelings until all that is left is bitterness and resentment and a trust that is very difficult to rebuild.

Does he even acknowledge that he has a problem? Even though no one is perfect and we all have faults, if an individual is not willing to accept that something is wrong, then it is not likely that he will

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. 51 • Aug 27 - Sept 2, 2015

By Jay Bobbin

You Asked...We Answered Q: With the new CBS Sunday lineup, when can we

Woodward supported by recurring players Robert

expect The Mentalist to return? Or is it over?

Lansing — as McCall’s former espionage boss and

A: The Simon Baker show isn’t over yet, though

continuing contact — and Keith Szarabajka and Mark

its upcoming seventh season will be its last, at least

Margolis, as helpers to McCall.

per co-star Tim Kang (who tweeted that recently). The network

hadn’t

After Woodward suffered a heart

announced

attack midway through the run, some

exactly when it will be back at

other actors made contributions to

the time this was written, but it’s

help ease the load on him. Richard

pretty definite that it won’t be Jordan was added to the show as

returning to Sundays; CSI: Crime

another “equalizer” ... and though his

Scene Investigation, which took

stay was brief, movie legend Robert

over that time slot, will yield it to the new spinoff CSI: Cyber in the

Mitchum even lent a hand, guest-star-

spring.

ring in a two-part episode meant to explain

Q: The Equalizer was a tele-

McCall’s

absence

as

Woodward began his recuperation.

vision show originally. Could you

In the same way the Law & Order

please give details on the actors in it, and how long it was on?

franchise and (though its setting

A: It was indeed a TV series

ostensibly is Chicago) The Good Wife

first, with Edward Woodward originating the Robert

have done, The Equalizer made extensive use of the

McCall role that Denzel Washngton redefined to a

New York acting community. In fact. Equalizer guest

great degree in the recent movie version. The show

stars included Michael Moriarty, Vincent D’Onofrio

aired on CBS for four seasons (1985-89), with

and Christine Baranski.

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By Jan Critchley Rotary International Convention in Sydney in June 2014 and since then has been delivering keynote speeches at Rotary Clubs and Conferences in the USA, Russia, Philippines, India, Sri Lanka and Jamaica. His slogan is Member per Member will Balance the World. He is deeply passionate about helping Rotary worldwide and has strategies to add at least 100,000 new members each year! So join in the rally and support this great organization that brings aid to people worldwide.

Full Moon at Trellis Bay As regularly as the sun rises in the morning and sets at night, Trellis Bay will hold its famous Full Moon Party – this month on Saturday, August 29th.

With vendors lining the beach, arts and crafts for sale, music and food, this fun event is ideal for families and all in search of a good time. Partygoers can get their groove on to live music and dancing in the sand. The traditional West Indian buffet is great, so get there early for that as well as the gravity defying Moko Jumbies who will wend their way through the crowd. The fireballs are lit around 9pm – which are extremely atmospheric with the music and the vibe.

There truly is something here for everyone.

Rotary – Be a Gift to the World The Rotary Club Sunrise of Road Town is hosting a Grand Rotary Rally on Friday 28th August with guest speaker, Rotarian Satya Mitra. The event will begin at 4pm with the Rotary Awareness March from Administrative Drive to UP’s Cinema, followed at 5pm by the Rotary Rally also at UP’s. The guest speaker, Satya Mitra is a renowned international motivational speaker and was invited to speak at the

Scaramouche Closing Party Join the crew down at Scaramouche in Soper’s Hole for their closing party on Friday, 28th August – another legendary party with special guest mixologist XTIAN and Roberto mixing the drinks and music by the DMC mixmaster champion himself, Jay Negril with other “special guests” yet to be named. This is going to be one hot, bad night – so dress to impress and have yourself some fun. Check out their Facebook caption competition and win free drinks.

Basketball League Catch the action of the Julian Frazer Basketball League this weekend with the playoffs from Friday, 28th August to Sunday, 30th August. Friday kicks things off with Spartans vs. New Heights at 6:30pm, Young Starz vs Z6ne 6 Ballers at 8pm and at 9:30pm Avengers vs Run it Red. Saturday, at 6:30pm Warriors play Real Tool, at 8pm Knights vs. Spartans and at 9:30pm Splash Brothers vs Talk Done. On Sunday, 30th August don’t miss Young Starz vs Pure Playas at 6:30pm then at 8pm Bayside Blazers vs Starz.

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Vol. 27, No. 51 • Aug 27 - Sept 2, 2015

live music • events • concerts • p

THURSDAY - AUGUST 27

CANE GARDEN BAY

ROAD TOWN

MYETT’S — Sunset Happier Hour w/ $2 Carib &

PUSSERS — Daily Happy Hour from 5pm - 7pm

Coors Lights w/special priced bar menu. Evolution

CANE GARDEN BAY

Band 7pm. Dance contest.

MYETT’S — Sunset Happier Hour w/

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

Candyman. $2 Carib & Coors Light & special

Beach BBQ w/ Live Music. Serving Caribbean Fusion

priced bar menu

Dinner 6-9pm

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

SATURDAY - AUGUST 29

Happy Hour 4-6pm. Serving Caribbean Fusion

ROAD TOWN

Dinner 6-9pm

PUSSERS — Daily Happy Hour from 5pm - 7pm

FRIDAY - AUGUST 28

DUFF’S BOTTOM

ROAD TOWN

SAVE THE SEED — Basketball League. Warriors vs.

PUSSERS — Daily Happy Hour from 5pm - 7pm

Real Tool 6:30pm; Knights vs. Spartans 8pm; Splash

ADMIN DRIVE — Rotary Awareness March from

Brothers vs. Talk Done 9:30pm

Admin Drive to U.P’s Cinema 4pm

CANE GARDEN BAY

DUFF’S BOTTOM

MYETT’S — Sunset Happier Hour $2 Carib Beer &

SAVE THE SEED — Basketball League. Spartans vs.

New Heights 6:30pm; Young Starz vs. Z6ne 6 Ballers 8pm; Avengers vs. Run it Red 9:30pm

Coors Lights & special priced bar menu.

ELM’S BEACH BAR— Lunch 11am-4pm. Happy Hour 4-6pm. Serving Caribbean Fusion Dinner 6-9pm

WEST END ROAD TOWN SCARAMOUCHE — Season Closing Party with special guest mixologist Xtian & Roberto. Music by Mixmaster Champion DJ Jay Negril.

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TRELLIS BAY — Full Moon Party with Moko Jumbies, Caribbean Buffet & Live Music. Fireballs lit around 9pm

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s • parties • sports • movies and more

SUNDAY - AUGUST 30

TUESDAY - SEPTEMBER 1

ROAD TOWN

ROAD TOWN

UPCOMING HAPPENINGS

PUSSERS — Daily Happy Hour from 5pm - 7pm PUSSERS — Daily Happy Hour from 5pm - 7pm CANE GARDEN BAY DUFF’S BOTTOM MYETT’S — Sunset Happier Hour with SAVE THE SEED — Basketball League. Young Starz

Candyman with $2 Carib & Coors Lights w/ spe-

vs. Pure Playas 6:30pm; Bayside Blazers vs. Starz 8pm

cial priced bar menu.

CANE GARDEN BAY

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

MYETT’S — Sunday Brunch w/Bottomless Mimosas

Happy Hour 4-6pm. Serving Caribbean Fusion

till 3pm.Vishall & DJ Jephet at Beach Bar. Sunset

Dinner 6-9pm

Happier Hour 5-7pm. Live entertainment

Foxy’s 77th Birthday Bash September 5

WEDNESDAY - SEPTEMBER 2 ROAD TOWN

ELM’S BEACH BAR — Lunch Daily 11am -

PUSSERS — Daily Happy Hour from

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

5pm - 7pm

Fusion Dinner 6-9pm

CANE GARDEN BAY

MONDAY - AUGUST 31

MYETT’S — Sunset Happier Hour with $2 Carib & Coors Lights & special priced bar menu. Live

ROAD TOWN

local entertainment by 3D Band Dinner &

PUSSERS — Daily Happy Hour from 5pm - 7pm

Dance 7pm

CANE GARDEN BAY

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

MYETT’S — Mexican Monday with 2 for 1 speciality

Happy Hour 4-6pm. Serving Caribbean Fusion

Margaritas & Munchies. Sunset Happier Hour w/

Dinner 6-9pm. 2 for 1 specials on Painkiller &

Candyman 5-7pm. Live entertainment

Rum Punches

CIL & UMI presents A Walk to Remember Fashion Show 2 — Sept 11 Back to School Regatta — Sept 19-20 Rugby World Cup 2015 @ Capt. Mulligans — Sept 18 Sherwin Gardner Gospel Singer — Sept 19 National Theatre Live Man + Super Man — Sept 26 “Divorce Papers” Feat.

Oliver Samuel — Oct 10 Virgin’s Cup — Oct 17

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By Leslie Cramer

Hurricane Manifesto During this hurricane season I had some thoughts/musings, lessons and reflections of living smack dab square in the hurricane zone to share with you. *Be thankful your beefy college boy is home from school to do the REAL grunt work. *Help thy neighbour(s), there is likely someone close by who NEEDS it. *Coconuts are more than just yummy fruit. (From here they are known as “missiles.”) *Surfboards, same deal. (From here on they are know as “spears.”) *Bring them a bottle of rum.

*Do your laundry/gas-up the cars/take a long,

*That spoilin’ food ain’t gonna cook itself. Get in

hot shower NOW. The days of doing these may be

that kitchen and get to work!

gone for some time.

*Get the ‘skeeter spray ready. They may not be

*Drink rum. Coke and ice optional.

here yet, but rest assured, they’re a-comin’.

*Make sure all the beach “toys” are lashed down

*Terrazzo floors are MEGA slippery when wet.

TIGHTLY. Having the Hobie 16’ fly out in front of you

And make a path thru your house. It’s kinda fun.

is a tad off-putting. *Praise/slam/whatever makes you happy: your

*Bucketing water up from the cistern below the

power company, your phone service, your internet

house is actually great exercise. (Good luck convinc-

provider, for the awesome (or really crappy) job they

ing yourself of THAT.) *Enjoy running water and power while it lasts.

are doing.

Cuz it won’t.

*Take a moment and appreciate the beauty, of

*Teach yourself basic plumbing and landscaping,

what mother nature has dealt us: the back-swaying

electricity and wiring. Now’s a good time.

palms, the waves with the tops blowing off, the reef

*Bring the pets in. They can’t fend for them-

with a solid break-line for miles, and actually seeing

selves.

the rain bands. Yeah, it’s probably all majorly

*Make sure you’ve got plenty of good books at

destructive, but beautifully awesome in its own

hand... write, paint, or get creative in other ways.

right.

You’re gonna have plenty of down-time.

*Go help a boater. They for SURE will welcome it.

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By Dean “The Sportsman” Greenaway

Bows in the Right Direction In just over a year after discussions began about the formation of the BVI Archery Federation (BVIAF), the new body is making numerous strides. This week the BVIAF is making its most significant mark, as a two-day training course wraps up for educators at the primary and secondary levels.

Over the weekend, Kevin Dixon, the vice president of the USA’s National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) arrived in the Territory to conduct training session for the BVIAF. By the end of the training, officials are expecting 15 participants to gain certification in the sessions that wraps up today as well as training for its members.

“We’re hoping to get as many of our Phys Ed and academic teachers trained as possible,” said Patrick Smith, BVI Archery Federation Public Relations Officer ahead of the event. “We are working on an archery program for the Territory, so getting the teachers NASP certified is the first step in developing programs for the youths then older adults.”

After formalizing the body earlier this year, Smith said they noted that not all youths want to play baseball, basketball or team sports and not everyone is athletically gifted. He said archery is the sport that has the broadest level playing field, as it’s not limited to agility.

“You can have people in wheel chairs, students, you don’t have to be tall or agile,” he noted. “You just have to have decent eyesight, a bit of concentration and go from there.”

Smith said after contacting NASP, they realized that there were no representatives in the Virgin Islands and they were excited about establishing the program. “In fact, after our training, they said we will be the Caribbean representatives for NASP, meaning that, if anyone else in the region wants to be trained

Members of the BVIAF with Kevin Dixon VP of the USA’s NASP

they will either have to fly to BVI or fly us to their country for the training,” he explained.

The program began with training for federation members followed by that for educators Smith said.

He said based on feedback for the educators training he didn’t think they’d have a problem finding 15 people. He said once persons are certified and they follow the NASP guidelines, they’ll be able to train as many teachers at primary and secondary levels or other individuals as possible.

“We have approached the Ministry of Education, shared our intent and they are very enthusiastic,” Smith said. “They are very impressed with out program, how we have things laid out, so it really looks promising.”

This development shows the seriousness the archery association is taking the development of the discipline in the Territory. For any sport to fully develop, its leadership must have a vision and its affiliates – not only clubs or members – but everyone associated with it must be in unison, willing to cooperate for the common good of the sport and the level it can reach.

Nothing happens without taking the bull by the horns.

I commend the BVI Archery Federation on this initiative to develop the sport in the Territory. Continue to ‘pull it back and let it fly.’

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Vol. 27, No. 51 • Aug 27 - Sept 2, 2015

By Jan Critchley

Limitless Eddie Mora (Bradley Cooper) is a disheveled writer, with a contract to write a book but so far has not come up with a single word. To add to his “writer’s block” his girlfriend Lindy (Abby Cornish) breaks up with him, frustrated with his lack of career progress.

As he walks morosely home, he bumps into exbrother in-law Vernon (Johnny Whitworth) and they go for a drink. Vern tells Eddie that he works for a pharmaceutical company and after Eddie confesses that he is behind with his book, Vern gives him a new brain drug NZT48 that is under testing that he takes

ishes the book in just four days. He learns piano,

on his way home.

picks up new languages in seconds and becomes a

When the drug begins to take effect, Eddie

new confident Eddie with new exciting friends and is

notices everything with startling clarity and his moti-

an expert on almost any subject.

vation levels are through the roof. On returning

He realizes that he needs money so starts stock

home, he gets onto his lap-top and the words fly. The

trading in earnest and quickly gets himself a stellar

next morning he is back to normal but he has hun-

reputation. He then gets a meeting with corporate

dreds of pages printed out – needless to say his edi-

raider Carl Van Loon (Robert De Niro) who involves

tor is shocked yet impressed after reading the first

Eddie in a major merger.

few pages.

After the meeting, Eddie loses track of time. He

Deciding he needs more of this drug Eddie goes

ends up in a bar with a blonde whom he sleeps with;

to visit Vern, whose face is bloody but won’t say

the next day he sees on TV that the woman was

what happened. He asks Eddie to go and pick up

found murdered in her apartment – but did he do it?

breakfast but on returning Eddie finds Vern dead.

However, he is back in the game, he has the

After calling 911, he searches the apartment and

drugs, the contacts and the money. Fast forward 12

finds a bag full of the pills and a wad of cash, which

months and Eddie’s book is published and a roaring

he hides from the cops.

success. He is also running for office and looking

He takes another pill before going out for a hair-

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last, you will have to watch to find out.

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