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Nov 12 - 18, 2015 Vol. 28, No. 11

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World Diabetes Day - November 14th

Also this week: Pétanque tournament & Picnic • Barefoot Gourmet soirée • odd Box Arts & Crafts • Gospel Concert • Culture week

This Week’s Feature Story by Claudia Colli

Win Big at Gaming Night This Saturday Gaming Night may have been rained out last Saturday, but enthusiasm for the event remains undampened. Rescheduled for this Saturday, November 14th Gaming Night, remains one of the highlights of the BVI social calendar.

Held at Peg Leg Landing at Nanny Cay, Gaming Night is the event where gamblers and animal lovers converge for a night of fun at black jack, roulette, dice and the winner take all crab races. No one is a loser at this high rolling event organized by the Humane Society of the BVI. Chips can be exchanged for a variety of great prizes including dinners for two, gift certificates at local shops and day sails aboard popular BVI yachts. Up for grabs are bottles of wine and tasty treats for your pooch or kitty.

And if you end up chipless at the end of the evening the animals become the clear winners, since proceeds from the night will go towards the new Animal Shelter to be constructed at Josiah’s Bay. Land has already been purchased and the plans for the

premises are moving ahead with the development application already submitted. First opened in 1975, the Shelter promotes animal welfare through its many programs, including de-worming, vaccinations, boarding and grooming. Spaying and neutering services are offered in conjunction with West End vet, Dr. Laura.

The new facility will offer much more space for kennels and dog runs and allow the shelter to offer additional services including educational programs.

Humane Society Board member Nancy Pascoe sums it all up: “Gaming night is the biggest fundraiser for the Humane Society and is a fun social event that is unique in the BVI. Please come and support us, have a great time and help us to raise lots of money for the new Animal Shelter!”

Don’t miss this evening out at the casino where sophistication rules and everyone is a winner. For more information on the BVI Humane Society go to www.bvihumanesociety.org, go to their facebook page or call ViJay at 494-2284

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Ask Koren

Your personal E-therapist, is in the house!

Daughter Loves Too Much Boys Ask Koren Dear Koren,

her self-worth and that some decisions can either move her closer or farther from her long term goals.

3. Have her see a counsellor. If she raises issues that you are uncomfortable with or if she is refusing to open up to you (although it won’t happen overnight), then perhaps she can be referred to a counsellor who has experience with youth and the professional know-how to draw her out in conversation. There is also some objectivity and the counselor will not take her answers too personally or bring them up later as you might be tempted to do.

4. Involve her in extra-curricular activities. If she is playing a sport or participating in charity events or learning to play steel pan, it gives her something to occupy her free time and to place her focus on.

Although young men are at these activities also, they are usually heavily supervised.

It’s time to do everything in your power to put the brakes on your daughter’s behaviour before there are dire consequences. If you can get help from her father or someone else that she respects to show her some extra love and attention maybe she will realize how very special and very loved she is and would not need to seek that attention elsewhere.

I have a teenager daughter who is obsessed with guys. She is just 17 and she takes after her father.

Every time you look around, she’s either sending a topless picture to somebody and I know she is sexually active. I beat her, tried punishment by taking away her phone and ban her from Facebook but it don’t make no difference. I had to give her back the phone to keep track of her. What do I do with this girl?

–Concerned Mother Dear Concerned Mother, Its difficult for you as a mother to watch your daughter do this to herself. Sometimes young people get intimately involved with others not even understanding fully the consequences of their actions. Her behaviour can result in unwanted pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, and ruin her reputation.

Maybe she is seeking attention. If you tell her she takes after her father and say it negatively, that’s not good. There are a couple of things you could do: 1. Love her actively. Demonstrate your love by saying it and showing it in your actions. This will bring her some emotional satisfaction, which often times is what young girls seek when they allow themselves to be pressured into intimate relationships.

2. Talk with her. Ask about her relationships and what she does and what she thinks. Listen to her, try not to be too judgemental as that could scare her away. The objective is to try to understand what knowledge she has and also to impart useful lessons to her on dealing with peer pressure, understanding

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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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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By Jan Critchley

Pétanque Tournament & Picnic Head over to beautiful Brandywine Estate Restaurant this Friday, 15th Movember between 11am and 5pm for a Pétanque tournament (which is a kind of bowls, using metal balls) and picnic. The entry fee is $150 per team (three people per team) and includes a french-style picnic and endless sangria! There will also be prizes for the winning team. Tickets go to support the BVI Movember Charity Trust.

Barefoot Gourmet Soiree If you love gastronomic delights, don’t miss out Barefoot Gourmet Soiree event on November 14th at 7.00pm. Part of the month long, BVI Food Fete, this will be an elegant barefoot evening under the stars at Peter Island Resort and Spa where there will be live food stations, BVI inspired creations prepared by local and international chefs, paired with wine and tropical rhythms. Tickets are $200 and are available from Cindy Rosan-Jones on 494-3134.

Also save the date for the Taste of Tortola event that has been re-scheduled to Sunday, November 22nd from 2pm till 8pm at QE11 Park.

Diabetes Month This week Diabetes Month continues with a slew of events. First up is the Rotary Club of Tortola, Lunch Screening & Guest speaker at 12 noon on Thursday, November 12th at the Moorings Marina Inn, then wear blue on Friday, November 13th for the Paint the Town Blue, Human Circle at the Central Administration Building at 4:30pm. Rounding the week off, is the Walk for a Cause from the Festival Grounds to CSY and

back to Zumba with Lisa Adamson on Saturday, 14th November. Registration begins at 5.00am.

Box of Tricks Check out this new store in Wickham’ Cay 2, Odd Box that sells arts and crafts, perfect for a Christmas gift or indeed for any occasion. Initially the store will be open Monday to Friday from 5:30pm till 7pm, Saturdays from 9am till 5pm and Sundays 10am till 4:30pm. So stop by soon or call Ria on 543-2448 for more information.

Gospel Concert Experience a Grand Gospel concert, this Friday, 13th November at the New Testament of God, Baugher’s Bay. This concert features Minister of Music, Jai Kingston of Jamaica and other performers.

Culture Week The Department of Culture is inviting food vendors to register for this year’s Culture Week Food Fair to be held on Friday, November 20th. Everyone is encouraged to wear Territorial attire on the day. Interested food vendors should contact the Department of Culture on 468-4373.

Scorpio Birthday Bash Don’t miss this fun party at The Rock Café, on Friday, November 13th featuring Kylo & Stylee Band, SISA and DJ Mac Milli. Tickets $25 before the event or $30 before midnight. Tortola partygoers can catch a special Speedy’s ferry at 11:15pm from the ferry dock, which will return after the event. Contact Sasha Flax for more information on 442-6522.

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live music • events • concerts •

THURSDAY - NOV 12

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

D’BEST CUP — Open daily from 7am till 5pm for

Band play live at 7pm. Limbo Contest

great coffee and delicious breakfasts till 2pm.

MOORINGS MARINER INN — Diabetes Month -

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

Rotary Club of Tortola Lunch Screening & Guest

Beach BBQ w/ Live Music. Serving Caribbean Fusion

speaker at 12 noon

Dinner 6-9pm

CANE GARDEN BAY

VG & OTHER ISLANDS

MYETT’S — Sunset Happier Hour w/ Candyman. $2 Carib & Coors Light & special priced

THE ROCK CAFÉ (VG) — Scorpio Birthday Bash entertainment by Kylo & Stylee band, Sisa & DJ

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

MacMilli

Happy Hour 4-6pm. Serving Caribbean Fusion

LEVERICK BAY (VG) — Beach BBQ, Moko Jumbie

Dinner 6-9pm

Dancers & the Elvis White Band every Friday

FRIDAY - NOV 13

SATURDAY - NOV 14

ROAD TOWN PUSSERS — Daily Happy Hour from 5pm - 7pm ROAD TOWN — Diabetes Month - Paint the Town

PUSSERS — Daily Happy Hour from 5pm - 7pm

Blue. Human Circle at Admin Bldg 4:30pm

FESTIVAL GROUNDS — Diabetes Month - Walk

BAUGHER’S BAY

for a Cause from Festival Grounds to CSY dock &

NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH — Grand Gospel

Zumba. Registration from 5am

Concert Caribbean Style w/ Omar Benjamin, Bro. Shabaz, Jewel Parrillon-Turnbull featuring Jai Kingston

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ROAD TOWN

TORTOLA SPORTS CLUB — Junior Williams

at 7:30pm

Memorial Darts Tournament from 7pm til late

BRANDYWINE BAY

PARAQUITA BAY

BRANDYWINE RESTAURANT — Movember

HLSCC — Final College Classic Series Race.

Pétanque Tournament & Picnic from 11am - 5pm

Registratioin at 6:30am, race starts at 7am

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ts • parties • sports • movies and more

NANNY CAY

CANE GARDEN BAY

CAPT. MULLIGANS — Red Cross movie night under

MYETT’S — Mexican Monday with 2 for 1 spe-

the stars; Alexander & The Terrible, Horrible, No Good,

ciality Margaritas & Munchies. Sunset Happier

Very Bad Day at 7pm; San Andrea at 9pm

Hour w/ Candyman 5-7pm. Live entertainment w/

CANE GARDEN BAY

singing Chef Al 7pm

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

TUESDAY - NOV 17

Coors Lights & special priced bar menu.

ROAD TOWN

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

PUSSERS — Daily Happy Hour from 5pm - 7pm

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

CANE GARDEN BAY

VG & OUTER ISLANDS

MYETT’S — Sunset Happier Hour with

PETER ISLAND RESORT — BVI Foot Fete - Barefoot

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

Gourmet Soirée at 7pm

cial priced bar menu.

SUNDAY - NOV 15 ROAD TOWN PUSSERS — Daily Happy Hour from 5pm - 7pm CANE GARDEN BAY

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

Happy Hour 4-6pm. Serving Caribbean Fusion Dinner 6-9pm WEDNESDAY - NOV 18 ROAD TOWN

MYETT’S — Sunday Brunch w/Bottomless Mimosas

PUSSERS — Daily Happy Hour from

till 3pm. Sunday Social w/ DJ from 3-7pm, the Ultimate

5pm - 7pm

Sunset Party. Oren Hodge on stage 7pm

CANE GARDEN BAY

ELM’S BEACH BAR — Lunch Daily 11am -

MYETT’S — Sunset Happier Hour with $2 Carib

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

& Coors Lights & special priced bar menu. Dinner

Fusion Dinner 6-9pm

& Dance 7pm. Tortola’s own 3D Band 7pm

MONDAY - NOV 16 ROAD TOWN PUSSERS — Daily Happy Hour from 5pm - 7pm

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

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

UPCOMING HAPPENINGS

Taste of Virgin Gorda @ Nail Bay Sugar Ruins Nov 21

On the Rocks Bar Crawl — Nov 21 “Divorce Papers” Feat.

Oliver Samuel — Nov 21 Taste of Tortola — Nov 22 Hudson & the Hoo Doo Cats @ Myett’s — Nov 26 & 27 VISAR Governor’s Gourmet Gathering — Nov 27 Market Day @ Festival Grounds — Nov 28 Anegada Lobster Fest — Nov 28 & 29 Moscars End of Movember Party @ Nanny Cay — Nov 29 Local Arts & Crafts w/ Wine Tasting @ Myett’s — Nov 29

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College Classic Series Don’t miss the last College Classic Series race for this season on Saturday November 14th, from the HLSCC College Campus. Registration is at 6:30am with a race start of 7am.

Movie under the Stars Bring all the family to Mulligan’s this Saturday, 14th November for a movie night under the stars. It is a double bill featuring, Alexander and The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day at 7pm and San Andrea at 9pm. Tickets are available from the Red Cross on 494-6349 or Mulligan’s on 494-0602.

Memorial Darts Enjoy darts? Why not try your hand at the Junior Williams Memorial Darts Tournament on November 14th at the Tortola Sports Club from 7pm till late.

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By Arlena Smith

Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials The Scorch Trials starts up right where we left off in the first film, “The Maze Runner.” After waking up in a mysterious glade, with no money of his former life, Thomas (Dylan O’Brien) successfully led a group of fellow captives through a lethal maze and out into the real world. Upon exiting the labyrinth, Thomas discovers they were all captives of the World in Catastrophe: Killzone Experiment Department (aka W.C.K.D.) – who was testing teenagers in order to battle a post-apocalyptic threat.

Free of W.C.K.D.’S control, the gladers are res-

gladers by a group of researchers at the facility.

cued by a mysterious third-party that transports

Thomas begins to question whether or not their

Thomas and his fellow gladers to a safe bunker

hosts are friends or foes – with no memory of life on

where they are given shelter, food and an escape

the outside, he takes a gamble and leads his com-

from the maze. They learn that there were multiple

panions into – “the Scorch” a post-apocalyptic

mazes and they were not the only ones, and there

wasteland, where a zombie-style illness is wide-

are many other survivors. They trade stories and

spread, and the infected roam the land.

speak of hope of a safe haven, where those who are

Thomas has an unsettling feeling about his new

in charge of the bunker promise to free them, a few

surroundings and he soon finds confirmation of a

at a time.

possible rebellion and he convinces his crew to journey to find the rebellion and answers.

Yet, when Teresa is separated from her fellow

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By Jan Critchley

A New Season It is that time of year again, when the annual Charter Boat Show is on and we are all reminded that – it’s charter season again! Even though charter yachts are available and chartered all year round, the period from November to June is when we have the most visitors. The evenings are cooler, the trade winds are blowing just right during the day and all of the BVI’s bars and restaurants have returned from their well-earned breaks to bring new chefs, mixolo-

provisioning side is not quite so well organized, and

gists, menus and cocktails to thirsty guests and crew.

you can see the challenge.

Speaking of being crew, this is a time of year that

However, the experience was worth it as we had

I normally start yearning to be back on a boat and out

new sailing grounds to explore, islands such as

on the ocean blue. I first started to learn to sail when

Bequia, Martinique, Union Island and the Tobago

I first arrived here in 2004 and I got a taste for it

Cays to name but a few, and they all have their own

straight way. Don’t get me wrong, I was not one of

particular charm. Take Bequia for example, beautiful

those people who is a natural, leaping into and out of

and tranquil with a great outdoor market and the rock

dinghies with the dexterity of a mountain goat, but I

dwellings at Moonhole make an excellent place for

enjoyed the sense of freedom that sailing brings.

guests to explore on land. Whilst the Tobago Cays has

Before long, I took the plunge and signed up as

a different kind of appeal, there are no shops or bars,

first mate and chef on a crewed charter boat. We start-

but it has a collection of sandy cays, perfect for snor-

ed off on a 47 foot catamaran where we took six

keling and exploring which would bring out the adven-

guests around the islands and cays of the BVI, being

turer in most of our guests. Also, the fact that parts of

sure to take in as much of the local dining and happy

The Pirates of the Caribbean was filmed here – just

hour experiences as possible.

adds to its appeal.

Before long we progressed to a 62 foot yacht, and

However, there is no place like home! And here in

our guest were now up to eight. Not a huge difference

the BVI, we are back at the start of a new 2015/2016

you may say, between six and eight guests, but add

season. The crews are back and the yachts are ready

that to the fact that we were relocating down island to

to take guests old and new onto the water; as there

Canouan in St Vincent & The Grenadines where the

really is no better way to see our beautiful islands.

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By Dean “The Sportsman” Greenaway

Pickering Helping Hawks Soar in Collegiate Volleyball Pickering said she kept in kept in contact with him Before she completes her first semester in coland even though she wasn’t able to become a part of lege, Sharonda Pickering will be a key component of his program, he recommended Hillsborough Hillsborough Community College’s Lady Hawks Community College.

Volleyball team seeking to win the National Jr. “In the beginning it was different in terms of the Colleges Championships in Wyoming, after claiming pace but even though you're accustomed to the the Florida Jr. Colleges State title on Sunday. coach always yelling at you and demanding more of On the road to becoming state champs, the 19you here, you get that even from your teammates and year old, 6 foot 2 middle blocker, a BVI National team that's a bit new for me,” Pickering explained. “The member, also helped the Hawks to the 2015 Sun bus rides, traveling for long hours before you jump off Coast Conference crown. For the state crown, the to play, that was also new. Some bus rides would be Hawks swept past Daytona in straight sets, took out as short as an hour others as long Palm Beach in five, rolled over as eight hours.”

Daytona before sweeping rivals In posting a 7-1 regular seaPolk College – the only team to son record, the Lady Hawks lost a whom they lost at home earlier five setter at home to conference before beating Polk on their court rivals Polk. in a rematch – on the road to run“My best games were against ning their record to 31-5. How has Polk and the first time we played the adjustment to the collegiate them we lost in five sets at home game been for the ‘Rookie?’ so when we were given a second chalwas it beginning the “In opportunity to play against them Volleyball player Sharonda Pickering lenging,” Pickering said. “The pace our team dominated them in three sets,” noted the at which they play was much quicker than back home hospitality management major “I closed the second so I was benched in the first half of the season but I set with two block and finished the third set with would come in for a few points and get our team some another block to help us win.” blocks and momentum. However, later on our sophThe Stoutt High School product said starting the omore middle got hurt so I got the starting position season from mid August through October and school for the remainder of the season. I got a lot of blocks starting around the same time has been a bit of a chalin our games but I struggled a bit on the offensive lenge to balance both. again with the pace.”

“Since we won the state crown, we’re off to Pickering’s trek to the Lady Hawks’ roster began a Wyoming for the National Jr. Colleges Championships, few years back. Kris Grunwald a volleyball coach at Nov 19-21,” she said. “As for school I'm just working Arkansas at the time visited the BVI in collaboration hard and seeing this semester through.” with Jackie Weekes for a camp where he met her.

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