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Feb 4 - 10, 2016 Vol. 28, No. 23

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eCamps BVI presents “ The Wiz” Final Showing at HLSCC February 7th at 3pm

Also THis week: super Bowl @ Myett’s & Nanny Cay• Trefle Atacama launch @ Maria’s • Mardi Gras Party @ Myett’s

Photo courtesy of eCamps BVI

This Week’s Feature Story by Arlena Smith

Trefle: Atacama Summer 2016 Collection & Pop-Up Shop Tréfle is ready to launch their Atacama Summer 2016 Collection and Pop-Up Shop and BVI designer, Kristin Frazer has put together an exciting event and a premium shopping experience like no other. She will be featuring items like swimwear, resortwear, scarves, “her signature” journals, locally made wristlets and much more!

In 2008, after years of behind the scenes work Kristin was ready to let the world experience her vision and Tréfle was born. A daughter of the soil, Kristin was born and raised in the British Virgin Islands and developed her passion for creating at a very young age. It was always a dream of hers to one day have her own design studio where she could share with the world her love for design, her flair for fashion and her passion for colors. Due to her hard work, creativity but mostly her determination, today, the reality is far exceeding her dreams. The young designer has put forth a brand that proves to be one that will stand the test of time.

The company has grown exponentially since then and now includes a kid’s swimwear line called “Tréfle284” for girls launched in November 2013 and

a Resort-Wear Collection launched shortly after. In 2014 Tréfle was put on the world stage when worldrenowned singer Beyoncé and her daughter Blue Ivy were spotted wearing her swimwear designs.

This collection launch is also Kristin’s way of giving back. As all proceeds from ticket sales are being donated to eCamps BVI as they journey to Costa Rica as part of the global learning through travel experience.

On the night of the event show your ticket to the host upon arrival and you will automatically be entered into the grand prize drawing of prizes worth over $1000. Entertainment, hors d' oeuvres and lots more will be waiting for you as you shop the summer collection!

So come one, come all to the unveiling of the Atacama Summer 2016 Collection and Pop-Up Shop Friday, February 5th at Maria’s by the Sea from 5:30 to 9:30pm. Tickets are $20 available at Clovers, Martine Wester & eCamp Parents. It's going to be a night of fun, food and fashion! For more info contact 440-3006.

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Ask Koren

Your personal E-therapist, is in the house!

Son Gay and Getting Married Ask Koren

fraud. A marriage cannot be built on lies and deception and a woman should not be used as a cover for a man to showcase her to the world while engaging privately in another lifestyle.

On the other hand, even if he has certain tendencies, he can choose to ignore them and pursue a relationship if he intends to stick with it for good and honor it in the right way. Maybe he is capable of enjoying a romantic relationship with a woman.

Why don’t you ask him if he is sure about this engagement and if he is indeed ready and willing to settle down into a live of domesticity with this woman? Tell him if he knows he cannot give her all that she needs as a wife then he should leave her alone. If he is adamant that is what he wants, then you have no choice but to back off. If he expresses doubt, then suggest to him that he takes some time to determine what he truly wants, who he is and make a decision based on what his values are and what would bring him lasting happiness. Do not go behind your son’s back to the woman – that is not your call.

Everyone needs love, they just have to find it in the right place and be in a position to give it back wholeheartedly.

Dear Koren, I am a mother of a son who is 36 years old and I know from my son behavior since young that he is gay. He tried and tried with different ladies, but nothing ever worked out. Now he is engaged to one of them and she have to be really stupid or desperate because he don’t give her the kind of attention a man supposed to give a woman. I’m wondering if you think I should step in and tell him I know he is gay and not to get married or if I should tell her or just leave them.

I don’t want my son to be embarrassed down the road or for this woman to cheat on him. Please offer some advice. –Concerned Mother Dear Concerned Mother, I’m tempted to tell you that you thinking that your son is gay does not mean you know he is gay, but then again, you have observed him for 36 years and probably know him better than he knows himself.

Your concern should not only be for your son, but for the lady as well. I’m hearing that you don’t want him embarrassed or hurt, but what about not wanting him to hurt someone else? Don’t blame her for not being observant enough to assume he is gay. He is responsible for being honest. Maybe she is going with him based on what he presents to her and maybe he presents himself, as a loving boyfriend who wants to spend the rest of his life with her. If they do get hitched and she realizes later that she was fooled, she has the right to remove herself from a relationship built on

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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By Jane Bakewell

Superbowl Sunday Get ready for this year’s football playoffs when “Superbowl 50” comes live across TV screens with the Carolina Panthers taking on the Denver Broncos. No need to brush up on your Roman numerals this year, they were dropped because the stand alone “L for 50” posed problems for marketing, graphics and its association with “loser.” Game kickoff time in the BVI will be at 7:30pm and there are plenty of big screens around the islands with drink and snack specials. In the US alone it is estimated that 162.5 million wings will be consumed this day! This is one of the few holidays where publically “screaming-at-the-screen” is considered normal. Two top places to enjoy the excitement of the game are Myett’s and On the Beach at Nanny Cay. Myett’s will have their giant projector screen catching all the plays and will feature Bud Light specials, lots of giveaways, plus Buffalo wings, nachos and “mile high” sausage sandwiches. There will be big screen seating on Nanny Cay Beach with a menu including, sliders, BBQ wings, chicken and cheese, wraps and pizza with $2 Coors Light specials.

Captain Mulligan’s will have views from every angle with five TV screens and three large projector screens.

If you’re on the east side of the island, head over to De Loose Mongoose for game viewing. The VG crowd can congregate at the Restaurant at Leverick Bay for the playoffs and Coors Light specials and a tasty snack menu.

that is known for eating richer, fatty foods before the Christian Lenten season begins. You can celebrate this festive holiday locally at Myett’s and they will be getting into the spirit with give-away beads and masks, plus drink specials and a tasty New Orleans menu.

Feel free to come in costume! Happy Hour specials are paired with rollicking music as Candyman takes the stage from 5pm to 7pm with Evolution band following.

BVI Triathlon Race Runners, bikers, swimmers, this is the time to bring it all together on Sunday the 7th for the TSC TRI, the first event of the BVI Triathlon season. This grueling event tests athletes in three areas: a 750m swim, a 20k bike ride and a 5k run. Registration is at the Tortola Sports Club on Friday, the 5th from 5:30-

Mardi Gras @ Myett’s

6:30pm. It is open for Individual Men, Women, Open

The traditional three-day celebration of Mardi

Teams (minimum three) and Corporate Teams. Come

Gras ends with “Fat Tuesday” on February 9th, the day

join in the competition or cheer others on. The race 7

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live music • events • concerts •

THURSDAY - FEB 4 ROAD TOWN PUSSERS — Daily Happy Hour from 5pm - 7pm CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — Serving International & Caribbean breakfast/brunch/lunch & dinner daily. Sunset happier hour with live music by Candyman 4-7pm. Mitch Woods live on stage 7pm QUITO’S — Open from 11am for lunch & dinner.

Live Music by Marcus Mark at lunch and Happy Hour.

ELM’S — Lunch daily 11am-4pm. Happy Hour 3:30-6pm & 2 for $5 Carib Beer. Serving Caribbean Fusion Dinner 6-9pm WEST END D’BEST CUP — Open daily from 7am till 5pm for great coffee and delicious breakfasts till 2pm.

PUSSERS — George Worthmore from 7-9:30pm VG & OUTER ISLANDS MARINA CAY (VG) — “Rob White Bar” Glenn Lamonthe FRIDAY - FEB 5 ROAD TOWN PUSSERS — Daily Happy Hour from 5pm - 7pm MARIA’S BY THE SEA — Tréfle Summer 2016 Atacama Launch & Pop-Up Shop from 5:30-9:30pm MYETT’S — Serving International & Caribbean breakfast/brunch/lunch & dinner daily. Sunset happier hour with ‘Drastic’. Tortola’s own ‘Evolution Band’ 7pm Limbo and Dance Contest QUITO’S — Open from 11am for lunch & dinner.

Live music by Oren Hodge at lunch. Cave Stoutt for Happy Hour. Quito and The Edge 8:30 ELM’S — Lunch daily 11am-4pm. Happy Hour

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3:30-6pm. Serving Caribbean Fusion Dinner 6-9pm.

Beach BBQ. Music by Jeff Ross 7-10pm SATURDAY - FEB 6 ROAD TOWN PUSSERS — Daily Happy Hour from 5pm - 7pm CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — “No Ship Beach day!” International & Caribbean breakfast/brunch/lunch & dinner daily.

Sunset happier hour with live music by Drastic 4-7.

Tortola’s own ‘Evolution Band’ Limbo & Dance Contest QUITO’S — Open from 11am for lunch & dinner.

Live music by King Paido at lunch. Too Smooth for Happy Hour.

ELM’S — Lunch daily 11am-4pm. Happy Hour 3:30-6pm. Serving Caribbean Fusion Dinner 6-9pm.

SUNDAY - FEB 7- SUPERBOWL WEST END PUSSERS — Happy Hour w/ Pan Vibes 12-3pm PARAQUITA BAY HLSCC — eCamps BVI last showing of “The Wiz” 3pm NANNY CAY NANNY CAY BEACH — Super Bowl Party w/ Big Screen, BBQ Wings, $2 Coors Light Specials.

NANNY CAY CAPT MULLIGANS — Super Bowl Party w/ 2 for $5 drink specials CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — Superbowl Party w/ Giant Screen, Budlight & Superbowl Munchie Specials & Giveaways.

Serving International & Caribbean breakfast/brunch/lunch & dinner daily. Volley Ball,

ts • parties • sports • movies and more

Boche Ball, & Corn Hole on the beach. Sunset happier hour 4-7 with Vishall on the beach bar.

QUITO’S — Open from 11am for lunch & dinner. Live music by Marlon/Pan Man at lunch.

ELM’S — Lunch daily 11am-4pm. Happy Hour 3:306pm. Serving Caribbean Fusion Dinner 6-9pm. Beach BBQ. Music by Jeff Ross 7-10pm VG & OUTER ISLANDS MARINA CAY (VG) — “Rob White Bar” Geff Day FOXY (JVD) — Superbowl Party MONDAY - FEB 8 ROAD TOWN PUSSERS — Daily Happy Hour from 5pm - 7pm WEST END PUSSERS — George Worthmore from 7-9:30pm CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — Serving International & Caribbean breakfast/brunch/lunch & dinner daily. Sunset happier hour with live music by ‘Candyman’ 4-7. Mexican Monday 2 for 1 Specialty Margaritas and Mexican Munchies. Live music show on stage by “Al The Singing Chef”

PUSSERS — George Worthmore live from 79:30pm CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — It’s Mardi Gras Baby. Party w/ Masks, Beads & Cajun Menu. Serving International & Caribbean breakfast/brunch/lunch & dinner daily.

Sunset happier hour with live music by ‘Evolution Band’ 7pm.

QUITO’S — Open from 11am for lunch & dinner.

Live music by Marcus Mark for lunch and Happy Hour. Quito Solo 7:30pm ELM’S — Lunch daily 11am-4pm. Happy Hour 3:30-6pm & 2 for $5 Carib Beer. Serving Caribbean Fusion Dinner 6-9pm.

VG & OUTER ISLANDS MARINA CAY (VG) — “Rob White Bar” Glenn Lamonthe WEDNESDAY - FEB 10 CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — Serving International & Caribbean breakfast/brunch/lunch & dinner daily. Sunset happier hour with live music by ‘Candyman’ 4-7.

QUITO’S — Open from 11am for lunch & dinner.

Music by Marcus Mark for lunch. Caave Stoutt for

WEST END PUSSERS — George Worthmore live from 79:30pm

Happy Hour VG & OUTER ISLANDS MARINA CAY (VG) — “Rob White Bar” Glenn Lamonthe TUESDAY - FEB 9 ROAD TOWN PUSSERS — Daily Happy Hour from 5pm - 7pm WEST END

QUITO’S — Open from 11am for lunch & dinner.

Live music by Marcus Mark for lunch. Quito at Happy Hour. Too Smooth at 7:30 ELM’S — Lunch daily 11am-4pm. Happy Hour 3:30-6pm. Serving Caribbean Fusion Dinner 6-9pm.

VG & OUTER ISLANDS MARINA CAY (VG) — “Rob White Bar” Geff Day

UPCOMING HAPPENINGS

Tortola Pier Park Grand Opening Feb 16

Sweethearts of the Caribbean Race — Feb 11-14 Valentine’s Day Dinner & Dance @ Myett’s — Feb 14 Long Legs Arts Fest — Feb 21 Foxy’s Taboo Full Moon Masquerade — Feb 22 Ladysmith Black Mambazo @ HLSCC — Feb 23 & 24 NTL presents The Phantom of the Opera — Feb 27

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starts at 7am at the beach at Baugher’s Bay. For more details go to www.tribvi.com

The Wiz is with Us Don’t miss out on the hugely popular production “The Wiz” put on by the eCampers of the BVI as a fundraising effort for their travels. This will be their second and final performance at 3pm on Sunday the 7th at the HLSCC, Eileen Parsons Auditorium. With a cast comprising over 40 teenagers and adults, choreographed by Lizette George with musical direction by Drexel Glasgow and Brent Hoyte, this is a local effort you will enjoy supporting.

Tickets are available at Bolo’s and other local outlets for $20 adults and $10 children. For more informa-

Call 494-2413 to Advertise Today!

tion go to www.ecampsbvi.com

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By Julian Putley

Rite of Passage Isn’t it wonderful to have a son or daughter come to visit after months of absence? Well, Some may disagree I suppose. For me, it certainly was a pleasure to see the baby girl I held in my arms just minutes after birth at Peebles Hospital flower into adulthood with confidence and ambition. My now grown-up, Amanda arrived back in the BVI just before Christmas from Buenos Aires where she spent a semester as an exchange student from her university in Maastricht, the Netherlands. Her mother and I were delighted to hear all the stories of her adventures in South America. She trekked off to Uruguay, spent a long

and failed, running out of time to retake it. This time

weekend to explore Chile and took in the famous

she was determined to pass the test. Without being

waterfalls at Iguazu. It seemed there was hardly a

derogatory to the examiners in the BVI’s DMV I will

weekend that went by without a Skype call of some

just say that the requirements to pass are - well,

other grand adventure.

unique. I just had to smile when the poor girl

Back in the BVI, she settled into island life easily

explained that she was not allowed to honk the horn

and was determined to get a part time job to earn

when close to a hospital, school, government office or

some pocket money. On her time off she loved to wan-

church, “Dad, I kept my eyes peeled for those institu-

der the trails of the National Park and enjoy beach

tions instead of watching the road, pedestrians and

time. Researching job opportunities and writing appli-

vehicles, and God forbid if I didn’t honk when neces-

cations took up a lot of time. Being so well traveled,

sary, too.”

she has definite favorites as far as where in the world

In the end she had a wonderful time and took

she’d prefer to live. When I look back at my life at 21

many pictures of the beautiful BVI with her new sec-

years I’d hardly been anywhere; a couple of short

ond- hand i-phone. One day I hope she’ll be able to

weeks in Europe was about it. Of course I’ve certainly

keep a smart phone for more than a year without

made up for it since having sailed the world in the 70s

breaking or losing it.

It was a sad goodbye when we took her to the

and 80s.

There was one other important endeavour that

ferry yesterday for the long haul back to Europe. But it

had to be accomplished; a BVI driving test and

was a pleasure knowing that in her purse was a new

license. Amanda had taken it a couple of years before

and valid BVI driver’s license – another rite of passage.

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Category: Valentine’s Day

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By Arlena Smith

Concussion Concussion, written and directed by Peter Landesman and based in part on a 2009 magazine article, portrays Omalu, played convincingly by Will Smith, as a cheerful, quietly religious man. As a Nigerian-born immigrant, he believes strongly in the American dream and believes that doing the right thing is part of that whole trip.

Omalu is the doctor who, while working as a forensic pathologist in Pittsburgh, discovered a new and terrifying brain disorder that he named Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy or CTE. He discovered it performing an autopsy on a retired Pittsburgh Steeler, Mike Webster (movingly portrayed here by David Morse). Webster left the game as a hero and began losing his mind well before his death at 50 years old.

Scenes shortly before his death show him living in his pickup truck and inhaling turpentine. A fellow player, who also, suffers a similar fate in the movie, tries to help him out. Neither man understands what’s happening to them. Omalu figures it out – the persistent head injuries sustained in football play shake up the brain. Unlike some other mammals, humans don’t have built-in shock absorbers for their grey matter and release a protein that builds up and causes hallucinations, memory loss, and much more trauma.

The response to his findings elicit a surprising response from the NFL. As Omalu’s boss and mentor puts it, he is going up against an organization that “owns a day of the week.” Omalu thought the NFL would be glad for his findings and use some American ingenuity to do something about the problem. This is not what occurs.

The movie also depicts Omalu’s personal life. It shows a doctor with no social life devoted to his work and church, and some of the church elders ask him to provide a room for a recent immigrant from abroad.

Soon enough actress, Gugu Mbatha-Raw’s character, Prema, becomes more than a roommate. The movie treats the couple’s relationship and their strong faith with refreshing delicacy and respect.

Concussion is a football movie that goes against the grain of its genre. Will Smith’s performance, as Omalu is lovely. The real story, in a sense, is how Omalu’s belief in the goodness of some institutions comes under assault, and how he refused to become a cynic even after all that. When he’s called “an American hero” near the end of the movie, the truth of that phrase, as well as all the contradictions that trail in its wake, are vividly felt.

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By Dean “The Sportsman” Greenaway

49er Sailors Olympic Dream Ends and professional when we need to be. We don’t let For 49er Sailors, Alec Anderson and Chris any pressure affect us because it really doesn’t do Brockbank, their goal of getting BVI sailing back in the anything but hurt our chances. I think we both went Olympic Games this summer in Rio for the first time into this confident and relaxed knowing that’s how we since Robbie Hirst in 1996, ended on Friday afternoon had to go about the whole thing.” during the Miami Olympic Classes Regatta.

Coach Chris Watters said they have made great “Obviously, we are a little sour and bummed that strides that teams haven’t made over 4 to 5 years and we won’t be going to Rio, which was our number one they faced two and three time Olympians. goal and we weren’t able to achieve it,” Anderson “The average age is around 27, 28 years old and said. “But, I really couldn’t be happier about where these guys are young,” he we are going forward and where noted. “They’ve come a long we’re starting our 2020 camway to make it to Gold Fleet at a paign. It was the first time sailing World Cup and make a run in Gold Fleet—unfortunately, it towards Olympic qualifying was wasn’t enough. But to finally get a huge deal within itself. So into the Gold Fleet when it was they’ve progressed very well— going to count was pretty excitand fast.” ing.”

Anderson noted that having After making Gold Fleet, they a chance to compete in the Gold had a ninth place finish in 49er Sailors Chris Brockbank, left Fleet, is not that much harder Friday’s first race, beating the and Alec Anderson and different than in the Silver Fleet.

Americans. Then came a bad third race that sealed “But, obviously, it gives you a chance to get a bettheir fate, despite finishing sixth in the final race. They ter result, I think it’s perfect timing for us going forended up fourth behind three American teams but ward. Because we now have the confidence to know the second country ahead of the Canadians. we can be in the Gold Fleet in upcoming events and Anderson said, that except for some equipment compete,” he said. “We ended the competition failure on Friday, they had some really good moments stronger but did a good job of setting ourselves back sailing against the top 49er sailors in the world and early on. In races, I think we have to start with a lower actually competing under pressure. He said he’s very average and a little more conservatively and consishappy with how things closed out being on the heels tently. And, we know the pressure is on, we have to of the Americans. perform and we’re capable. If we do that well, we’ll “Something we have been good at and continue get into the Gold Fleet in any upcoming event and to be good at is performing under pressure,” noted compete.”

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