Now in its 28th Year! Mar 24 - 30, 2016 Vol. 28, No. 30
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To our islands’ Happenings
Also THis week: 2016 BVi spring regatta sailing Festival • save the seed easter extravaganza • easter Horse races • easter weekend @ ‘The Chill Zone’
This Week’s Feature Story by Arlena Smith
2016 VG Easter Festival & Fisherman’s Jamboree This year’s Virgin Gorda Festival and Fisherman’s Jamboree is the perfect setting to enjoy your Easter holidays. This is always a great time of year to be in the BVI as Virgin Gorda plays host to both visitors and residents alike. This year promises to be a great lead up to the big 50th anniversary celebrations in 2017. Also, in celebration of their 20th anniversary, the Fisherman’s Jamboree will also feature an equally exciting lineup with $20,000 worth of prizes in monetary, fine gifts and services from generous sponsors. Everything starts on Saturday, 26th March with a Food Fair in the Spanish Town Market Square that will include performances by a local fungi band and DJ with cultural displays on exhibit. A car group from Tortola will also be featured with owners showcasing their automobiles for the day as festivities lead into the opening ceremony of the village at the Franka Pickering Festiville beginning at 7pm. There will be performances by The Razor Blades, Tino and the Hardcore Band, Showtime Band, and Roy Cape and the All Stars from
Trinidad featuring Ricardo Dru of Antigua and Blaxx of Trinidad, who will be among the highlights. On Sunday, 27th March the crowd moves to the St. Thomas Bay Jetty for the Annual Wet Fete, which begins at 11am. The annual Calypso Show that takes place in the Village at 8pm. After the crowning of the calypso monarch there will be entertainment by Cloud 5 from Grenada, Cool Session Brass, and the Venomous Poizon Band from USVI. Rise and Shine tramp beginning begins at 4am early Monday morning leaving from the parking lot of the HLSCC Virgin Gorda campus. Entertainment will be provided by VIBE with organizers encouraging a Rep Your Flag theme this year. The much-anticipated parade takes place at noon on Monday, 28th March and begins at the HLSCC’s parking lot. After the parade, entertainment will be provided by It’s A Secret Band, OMG Band, and Stylee Band of USVI back at the Festival Village. For more information contact the BVI Tourist board at 494-3134.
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Vol. 28, No. 30 • Mar 24 - 30, 2016
Ask Koren
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He Cheated After 10 Years
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If you have someone you can talk to and unburden with, that would be a wonderful thing as a support system can help you to vent and also hold your hand until you feel stronger. When you feel more clear-headed, then you can think about your relationship and what it means to you, if you are able to meet each other’s needs and why it never went any further in 10 years. Think about whether this is what you want going forward. If you really love each other and you can forgive him, then so be it. If you feel too much bitterness and resentment, then that would not be healthy for you both. There is no way to tell for sure what his motives are unless the topic of marriage has come up before. Yes, his decision could be to keep you or maybe he really wants it. Ask him directly why, he is proposing now and after knowing him so long, you might have an idea of whether he is genuine or not. People make mistakes but you should do what feels right to you and what you want for yourself thinking not only of now, but your future.
Dear Koren, My boyfriend and I have been dating for 10 years and things were okay. Although people used to say we together long enough to get married, I never push him. Now my world is just falling apart when I discovered he cheated on me. After being loyal to him all these years, I’m just so devastated and hurt very deeply. Now he is saying let’s get married and I don’t even know if he really wants it or if he is just trying to keep me from leaving him. How can I tell? –Hurting Dear Hurting, You have every right to feel devastated and betrayed and hurt at this time. You have invested a lot of time into this relationship and you do not deserve what he did to you. Even if you were okay with not being married and just dating, you still deserved a committed and monogamous relationship. I do not think you should make any decisions immediately about marriage. Try to focus on healing and getting past the pain. Focus on finding your identity as an individual and not just as part of a couple. Don’t lose sight of the fact that you are a special and wonderful person, who is loyal and committed, as you might be tempted to start blaming yourself and asking, “What did I do wrong?”
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Vol. 28, No. 30 • Mar 24 - 30, 2016
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By Jane Bakewell
BVI Spring Regatta The 45th annual BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival is back even bigger and better this year. Over a hundred yachts have already entered the competition and Nanny Cay is geared up to be “Party Central” for the week long-event from March 28th through April 3rd. Monday, the 28th is Sailing Festival registration from noon to 6pm followed by Mount Gay Red Cap Party at Peg Legs. Tuesday, the 29th is a fun sail day, circumnavigating Tortola in what is called the Nanny Cay Cup with awards at 6pm back at Nanny Cay. Wednesday, the 30th the sailing action shifts to Scrub Island for the Scrub Island Invitational Race at 10am followed by an Awards event at Scrub Island at 3pm. Thursday, March 31st is the registration for the main event, the BVI Spring Regatta when the Festival Village opens up for day events and nightly entertainment with the annual Mount Gay Welcome Party kicking off at 5pm. Stick around Thursday evening when MJ Blues takes the stage at 7pm. Expect to dance into the wee hours of the night, the four-day party has just begun. For more details on the BVI Spring Regatta see the calendar of events ad on page 6.
Wahoo Madness 2016 Fishermen (fisherwomen and youth) this weekend beginning on Friday, the 25th for the 20th annual Fisherman’s Jamboree in Spanish Town and this year’s tournament is dubbed “Wahoo Madness 2016.” The registration is 6pm on Friday at Fischer’s Cove Beachside, followed by a Welcome Party with cocktails and the Anasazi Dancers. Boats will be coming back at 4pm on, Saturday the 26th for the weigh-in
followed by Lady Nandi’s Spring Fashion Parade at Mermaids Dockside Bar & Grill. Sunday, the 27th is the final 4pm weigh-in and prize-giving including prizes for the Heaviest Wahoo and the Heaviest Overall Catch – also prizes for the Star Angler, Best Female Angler and Outstanding Youngest Angler. Stick around for the Fisherman’s Dinner and Ball with music by Secrets Band. Entry fee is $600 for (4) rods and $75 (per extra). Dinner is included for fishermen and $25 for extra guests. Call 495-5252 or 499-1095 for more details.
Easter Extravaganza Save the Seed Energy Center in Duff’s Bottom is hosting an afternoon of fun for the whole family from 3pm to 7pm on Saturday, the 26th of March. Activities include a Kite Flying Competition, both an indoor and outdoor Easter Egg Hunt plus Lucky Dip and Face Painting. There will be a Bouncy Castle for the kids and Bogo Bowling (buy one get half off on second game). Gym Specials will be offered that day and entertainment includes the NLBC Steel Orchestra with wonderful food specials on sale all day. Bring the whole family out! 7
Vol. 28, No. 30 • Mar 24 - 30, 2016
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THURSDAY - MAR 24 ROAD TOWN PUSSERS — Daily Happy Hour from 5pm - 7pm PIER PARK — ”Myett’s Chill Zone” After Work Party with DJ Dre 5-11pm CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — Breakfast/brunch/lunch & dinner daily. Sunset happier hour with live music by Candyman 4-7pm. QUITO’S — Open from 11am for lunch & dinner. Live Music by Marcus Mark at lunch & Happy Hour 5-6.30pm. Caave Stoutt playing from 7pm. 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 “Eon Starzs” from 5-7:30pm FRIDAY - MAR 25 ROAD TOWN PUSSERS — Daily Happy Hour from 5pm - 7pm PIER PARK — “Myett’s Chill Zone”TGIF Party w/ DJ Lefty & DJ Dre 6pm WEST END D’BEST CUP — Good Friday Menu Specials from 7am-2pm CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — “No Cruise Ship day” Breakfast/brunch/lunch & dinner daily. Sunset Happier Hour w/ live Steel Pan music by Marlon 4-7pm. Marlon from 7pm w/ Limbo & Dance Contest. QUITO’S — Open from 11am for lunch & dinner. Live Music by Oren Hodge at lunch. Caave Stoutt for Happy Hour 5-6.30pm. Quito & the Edge playing from 8.30pm ELM’S — Lunch daily 11am-4pm. Happy Hour 3:30-6pm. Serving Caribbean Fusion Dinner 6-9pm. Beach BBQ. Music by Jeff Ross 7-10pm
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VG & OUTER ISLANDS FISCHER’S COVE (VG) — Annual Fisherman’s Jamboree “ Wahoo Madnesss 2016” Registration & Welcome Party from 6pm (See pg 7 for more details) SATURDAY - MAR 26 ROAD TOWN PUSSERS — Daily Happy Hour from 5pm - 7pm PIER PARK — ”Myett’s Chill Zone” Latin Party with DJ Mangee PIER PARK — BMSA Easter Family Fun Day & Car & Soap Box Exhibition from 12pm DUFFS BOTTOM SAVE THE SEED — Easter Extravaganza with Kite Flying, Easter Egg Hunt, Lucky Dip, Face Painting & More from 3-7pm CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — “No Cruise Ship Day” Breakfast/brunch/lunch & dinner daily. Marlon for Happier Hour 4-7pm. Evolution Band from 7pm w/ Limbo & Dance Contest QUITO’S — Open from 11am for lunch & dinner. Live Music by Marlon / Pan Man at lunch. Too Smooth for Happy Hour and later. ELM’S — Lunch daily 11am-4pm. Happy Hour 3:30-6pm. Serving Caribbean Fusion Dinner 6-9pm. WEST END PUSSERS — George Worthmore live from 7-9:30pm VG & OUTER ISLANDS MARINA CAY (VG) — “Rob White Bar” Glenn Lamonthe “Eon Starzs” from 5-7:30pm SUNDAY - MAR 27 SEA COW’S BAY ELLIS THOMAS DOWNS — Easter Horse Races in honor of the Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II 90th Birthday post time 2pm CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S —Easter brunch/lunch & dinner specials. Marcus Mark for Happier Hour 7pm. Tortola’s own ‘Evolution Band’ @ 7pm
ts • parties • sports • movies and more
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 WEST END PUSSERS — Pan Vibes 12-3pm VG & OUTER ISLANDS PUSSER’S (MARINA CAY) — “Rob White Bar ”Stell N’ Snuggs from 5-7:30pm MONDAY - MAR 28 ROAD TOWN PUSSERS — Daily Happy Hour from 5pm - 7pm PIER PARK — ”Myett’s Chill Zone” Margarita Mondays 2 for 1 Speciality Margaritas NANNY CAY NANNY CAY — ‘2016 BVI Spring Regatta’ Sailing Festival Registration Noon-6pm (See 2016 BVI Spring Regatta Calendar on page 6) PEG LEGS — ‘2016 BVI Spring Regatta’ Mount Gay Red Cap Party 9pm-1am (See 2016 BVI Spring Regatta Calendar on page 6) WEST END PUSSERS — George Worthmore from 7-9:30pm CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — Breakfast, brunch, lunch & dinner daily. Sunset happier hour music by ‘Candyman’ 4-7. Mexican Monday 2 for 1 Margaritas and Mexican Munchies. Music by “Al The Singing Chef” QUITO’S — Open from 11am for lunch & dinner. Live Music by Marcus Mark at lunch. Happy Hour 5-6.30pm with Caave Stoutt. VG & OUTER ISLANDS MARINA CAY (VG) — “Rob White Bar ”Stell N’ Snuggs from 5-7:30pm TUESDAY - MAR 29 ROAD TOWN PUSSERS — Daily Happy Hour from 5pm - 7pm
NANNY CAY NANNY CAY — ‘2016 BVI Spring Regatta’ Nanny Cay Cup (Round Tortola Race) 10am. Awards after the race 6pm (See 2016 BVI Spring Regatta Calendar on page 6) WEST END PUSSERS — George Worthmore live from 7-9:30pm CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — Breakfast/brunch/ lunch & dinner daily. Sunset happier hour with Candyman 7pm. QUITO’S — Open from 11am for lunch & dinner. Live Music by Marcus Mark at lunch & Happy Hour 5-6.30pm. Quito Solo from 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 ”Stell N’ Snuggs from 5-7:30pm WEDNESDAY - MAR 30 NANNY CAY NANNY CAY — ‘2016 BVI Spring Regatta’ Scrub Island Invitational Race 10am. Awards after the race 3pm (See 2016 BVI Spring Regatta Calendar on page 6) CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — Breakfast/brunch/lunch & dinner daily. Sunset happier hour with live music by ‘Candyman’ 4-7. Tortola’s own 3D Band 7pm. WEST END PUSSERS — George Worthmore live from 7-9:30pm QUITO’S — Open from 11am for lunch & dinner. Live Music by Marcus Mark at lunch. Happy Hour 5-6.30pm with Quito. Too Smooth from 7.30pm. 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 ”Stell N’ Snuggs from 5-7:30pm
UPCOMING HAPPENINGS
Nai Ni Chen Dance Company @ HLSCC – April 16 Funds For Fighters Lime @ Noel Lloyd Park — April 2 BVI Steelman Race — April 9 HM Queen Elizabeth Celebration - Roadshows to Territory’s Schools — April 11-15 Buy BVI Trade Expo 2016 — April 16-17 BVI Spring Regatta — Mar 28 - Apr 3 Motions Easter Camp — Mar 29-April 8
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Vol. 28, No. 30 • Mar 24 - 30, 2016
Saturday, the 26th it is time to get your inner Latino on with a Latin Party beginning at 7pm with DL Mangee Audio putting the salsa spin on. Don’t forget Margarita Mondays 2 for 1 Specials.
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Easter Horse Races The Easter Horse Races on Sunday, March 27th at the Ellis Thomas Downs are in honor this year of the 90th Birthday of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. Jockeys, horses and of course the crowd are prepped for an exciting day of races with a post time beginning at 2pm. Come expecting exciting races and an equally thrilling finish all in honor of the Queen.
Fun Day @ Tortola Pier Park The whole family is invited to come out on Saturday, March 26th as the BVI Motor Sports Association hosts an Easter Family Fun Day with a Car and Soapbox exhibition, RC Racing, Face Painting and Games. Admission is $5 adults, $2 children. For details call 541-1807.
Easter Wk-End @ the Chill Zone
D’ Best Cup Good Friday Specials
The Chill Zone at the Tortola Pier Park has a line up of musical events for the Easter weekend. Thursday night, March 24th head over for an After Work Party beginning at 5pm with DJ Dre working the sounds. Friday, the 26th, although it’s already a holiday, there is a TGIF party that gets underway at 6pm with both DJ Left and DJ Kuga keeping the house alive with music.
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Good Friday, March 25th is the time for fish and Chef Omar has added some traditional favorites to the menu. Saltfish served with green banana, Johnny Cake or coconut bread or Steam Fish and fungi with green banana. The regular breakfast menu is also available and is served from 7am to 2pm.
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Vol. 28, No. 30 • Mar 24 - 30, 2016
By Dean “The Sportsman” Greenaway
40th Anniversary of Carifta Games Appearances I can easily relate to this year’s Carifta Games team, especially the ten eager new members who are making their first trek to the annual regional championships. It was 40 years ago (stop guessing my age) that Rose Phillips, Ephraim Penn, Delores Barzey and I, along with officials Theda Bucknor and Johnny Hassan, made the the territory’s inaugural venture to the Carifta Games in Nassau, Bahamas in 1976. On Monday, Rose, Johnny, Ephraim and I reunited and were on hand when the the BVI Athletics Association officially announced a team of 21 athletes to represent the territory at the 45th Carifta Games in St. Georges, Grenada, who will begin competition on Saturday morning and continue through Monday night. No longer will we be going just to be in a few events and then watch the meet, but the 2016 team, the bulk of which is home based, will in action through the last event on the program, the 4x400m Relay. Some 19 of the 21 athletes have recorded a personal best mark this season, while five athletes have established six outdoor National Records and three have met IAAF World Jr. Championships qualifying standards. “The coaches have worked tirelessly to make sure that the athletes are prepared for the Carifta Games,” Chief Coach Dag Samuels said during the press briefing. “I am grateful that we have such a team that can represent the territory. I can pledge one thing to the territory, that we have on our team—finalists. We will be finalists in every event that we do and that will make any country proud.” Samuels thanked the athletes for putting out their best and said when they get to Grenada the BVI will show the rest of the Caribbean, that they hail from the BVI and will always be a force to reckon with. “On behalf of the coaches I say thanks to the athLimin’ Times Entertainment Guide
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letes and we will move forward with a positive and trustworthy goal to do great at the Carifta Games,” Samuels said. The memories each athlete will have and the friendships developed from competing in the Carifta Games, I can attest, will last a lifetime. And, in an age of instant communication—unlike in my era—will keep athletes in contact, many of whom could eventually branch into sports administration, like I and some of my contemporaries did. The Carifta Games is a unique experience. I trust that all will embrace it. The 2016 team is comprised of: U18 Girls: Beyonce DeFreitas, 200m; Arianna Hayde, Javelin Throw, Long Jump; Z’Niah Hutchinson, High Jump, Xiomara “Gia” Malone, High Jump: Judine Lacey, 400m, Shaniyah Caul, 400m and Akira Phillip, Javelin Throw. Boys: Djimon Gumbs, Shot Put and Discus Throw; Joshua Hill, 800m; Rackeel Jack, 400 and 800m; K’Cei Moses, 200 and 400m; Rikkoi Brathwaite, 100 and 200m. U20 Girls: Tarika Moses, 400 and 800m; Nelda Huggins, 100 and 200m; Britney Peters, Javelin Throw; Lakeisha Warner, 400m Hurdles & 800m; Deya Erickson, 100m Hurdles; L’T’Sha Fahie, 100 and 200m; Kiwanna Emmanuel, Discus Throw. Boys: Akeem Bradshaw Long and Triple Jump and Ronique Todman, 200 and 400m. 12
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Vol. 28, No. 30 • Mar 24 - 30, 2016
By Jane Bakewell
The Road Less Travelled As much as the BVI has made it on the international map as a vacation destination spot and a worldrenown financial center, our roads – sad to say – reflect something more comparable to a boobytrapped car race competition in a third-world infrastructure We only have two main roads, generically known as; the coast road and the ridge road and all the rest are smaller rivers and tributaries off these two main thoroughfares that traverse the island from east to west (or the opposite considering your perspective). There does not seem to be a time when there is not on-going construction or urgent need for repair on these two main arteries or a vital link between the two like Joe’s Hill Road, Long Trench Road or Fahie Hill Road. So driving by daylight, let alone the perils experienced after dark is a daunting task for even the most skilled driver. Why does the DMV concern themselves about parallel parking or not coming to a full stop, when they should be testing drivers’ license applicants on their ability to dodge major potholes and brake for unmarked “sleeping policemen,” that crop up all over. Drive courses could be set up with bright orange cones one must swerve around, and then miss big puddles (because roads aren’t planned here with proper drainage), then dodge the potholes large and small, and the concrete blobs with sharp edges (that concrete trucks dump off their trucks when cleaning out after a day job). Then you must straddle the lower unfinished section of road both BVIEC and the Department of Water and Sewage have torn up within a few months of each other and finally do this all in the dark with another drive tester right on your Limin’ Times Entertainment Guide
bumper with his bright lights blinding you – and then, maybe you are qualified for driving on BVI roads. However, you will still have to learn the “tricks of the trade,” which includes understanding that detours will become a part of your island knowledge, and Fahie Hill, which has little to no designated parking becomes a one-way street when restaurants and bars are hopping. Be aware driving into Road Town on weekdays after 8:30am means long lines, and you must dip deep into your inner wells of patience not to be overcome with a malady known as “road rage.” For weeks now the latest “hot spot” has been the Sea Cow’s Bay area and for those who must drive this route daily, I have the most compassion. With the influx of travelers for BVI Spring Regatta held at Nanny Cay right around the corner, I am hoping the last repairs to this unfinished roadwork are completed. I appreciate the hard working road crews we have in the Territory, who work day and night. My concern is with the execution and forethought. It seems an overall comprehensive plan for our road infrastructure, reflecting the quality of so much the BVI has to offer, would be far better than what appears a “patch and fix” concept, making many of our roads – “the road less travelled.” 14