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Apr 21 - 27, 2016 Vol. 28, No. 34

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RBVIYC Governor’s Cup Race Saturday, April 23rd Also THis week: Queen’s 90th Birthday Celebration • Foxy’s Taboo Full Moon Masquerade • esHs presents “The unveiling of sayretta”

This Week’s Feature Story by Arlena Smith

The Unveiling of Sayretta The Elmore Stoutt High school Drama Society is hosting a play, written and produced by local playwright Mrs. Janice George-Harris titled The Unveiling of Sayretta this Friday, April 22nd and Saturday April 23rd at the Eileen L. Parsons Auditorium. The play was written and produced by Mrs. George-Harris. She has always had an affinity for the arts has been a teacher at the Elmore Stoutt High School for over 13 years and started the drama program there. No stranger to play writing The Unveiling of Sayretta is one of the many plays she has inked. Having written and won awards for plays in the past such as Marah staged locally six years ago and A Time to Dance written two years ago which won awards in Barbados at the secondary school level for Best Playwright and Student award.

The Unveiling of Sayretta is an original play that focuses on life and one’s reaction to situations in which he or she finds him or herself. The play highlights the fact that life does not consist of the happy and bright alone but the sad and dull as well. It is at the darkest parts of life that one’s character is truly formed. The main character in the play finds this defining moment in her life when she is met by an unexpected revelation that threatens to unravel her

life. The themes of love versus hate, acceptance versus rejection, and truth versus lies form an intricate web that has so far cocooned the main character. It is only when she faces reality and accepts herself for who she is that she begins to emerge as the real “unveiled” Sayretta.

Don’t miss your chance to see this awesome display of young talent! There will be two showings on Friday at 1pm and 7pm and two showings on Saturday at 2pm and 7pm. Tickets are $5 for Elementary Students, $10 for Secondary students with ID and $20 for Adults. Tickets can be purchased at the Elmore Stoutt High School front office, Beacon Bible Book Store and ESHS Drama Society Members.

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Vol. 28, No. 34 • Apr 21 - 27, 2016

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Your personal E-therapist, is in the house!

Girlfriend Living Above Her Means

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things and you were wondering how she was able to afford it.

Even though you have a right to be concerned because you care about her, she still is under no obligation to give you details on how she spends her money.

However, because as we said earlier communication is important in a relationship, let us hope she is willing to share openly with you.

If it turns out that she is living above her means, then because you live together that could become a budgetary issue which affects both of you and you can discuss ways in which she can spend more wisely or save for expensive non-essentials. Let her know you are not comfortable with certain types of gifts from male friends or certain things coming into the home that she cannot account for. If she keeps insisting the items are gifts from a casual friend or she can afford them or if there is no explanation given, then there is really nothing you can do. If it is not affecting the relationship, then let her be. We can’t control other people and she has a conscience to deal with.

Dear Koren, I’ve been watching a strange pattern with my girlfriend lately and I notice she is bringing home things that I don’t think she can afford on her salary. She work as a cashier at a supermarket. The last time she had a phone and I ask her where she get that, she said her co-worker got a new Samsung from her boyfriend at Christmas and give her the old one. After that I notice other things, like once somebody drop her home and she didn’t say nothing about it, so I need some advice on how to approach this situation with her please. ~Confused Boyfriend Dear Confused Boyfriend You have every right to be concerned but rather than wonder and jump to the worst case scenario, just come right out and ask her about it. When you are in a relationship, communication should be an essential part of the equation. Of course you are not going to ask, “Honey, are you stealing stuff?” or “do you have some man on the side buying you gifts?” …nooooo. I know those probably crossed your mind, especially since you mentioned her getting a ride, but those kinds of questions could lead you nowhere pretty fast.

You also should not make comments like “babe, I think you are living above your means”. Instead, just tell her you notice her bringing in these expensive

Lime ... “to hang around idly” or “to go out on the town.”

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Vol. 28, No. 34 • Apr 21 - 27, 2016

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THURSDAY - APR 21

QUITO’S — Open from 3pm. Music by Caave Stoutt & Akim for Happy Hour 5-6.30pm. The Edge 8.30pm

ROAD TOWN PUSSERS — Daily Happy Hour from 5pm - 7pm PIER PARK — ”Myett’s Chill Zone” Queen’s Party $4 Royal Majestic Shots 5-7pm PIER PARK — Queen’s Birtday Beacon Lighting Ceremony 6:30pm HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY — Queen’s Birthday Parade from 1:30pm CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — “ No Ship Day” Brkf/Lunch/Din daily.

Sunset Happier Hour 4-7pm music by Candyman.

QUITO’S — Open from 3pm. Live Music by Marcus Mark at Happy Hour. Caave Stoutt & Akim.

ELM’S — Daily 11am-4pm. Happy Hour 3:30-6pm & 2 for $5 Carib Beer. Serving 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 - APR 22 ROAD TOWN PUSSERS — Daily Happy Hour from 5pm - 7pm PIER PARK — ”Myett’s Chill Zone”TGIF Party with Local DJ & Drink Specials PARAQUITA BAY HLSCC — ESHS Drama Society presents “The Unveiling of Sayretta” 1pm and 7pm CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S —” No Ship Day” Brkf/Lunch/Din daily.

Sunset Happier Hour with Live Steel Pan w/ Marlon 4-7pm. Evolution Band 7pm for Limbo Dance Contest

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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 VG & OUTER ISLANDS FOXY’S TABOO (JVD) — Full Moon Masquerade Party at 7pm SATURDAY - APR 23 ROAD TOWN PUSSERS — Daily Happy Hour from 5pm - 7pm PIER PARK — ”Myett’s Chill Zone” NBA Playoffs on big screen & Happy Hour drink specials NANNY CAY NANNY CAY BEACH — Governor’s Cup Race Warning Signal at 11am. Prizes at 3pm PARAQUITA BAY HLSCC — ESHS Drama Society presents “The Unveiling of Sayretta” 2pm and 7pm CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — “No Cruise Ship Day” Brkf/Lunch/Din daily. Marcus Mark for Happier Hour 4-7pm. Evolution Band from 7pm w/ Limbo & Dance Contest QUITO’S — Bar @ 10am & Kitchen Noon. Marlon Pan Jazz lunch. Too Smooth Happy Hour 5-10pm ELM’S — Lunch daily 11am-4pm. Happy Hour 3:30-6pm. Serving Caribbean Fusion Dinner 6-9pm.

WEST END PUSSERS — Cave Stoutt live from 7-9:30pm VG & OUTER ISLANDS MARINA CAY (VG) — “Rob White Bar” Glenn Lamonthe “Eon Starzs” from 5-7:30pm SUNDAY - APR 24 ROAD TOWN PIER PARK — ”Myett’s Chill Zone” Sunday Family Funday 2 for 1 personal sized pizza all day until 7pm

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CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — Breakfast/Lunch & Dinner daily. Sunset Happier Hour 4-7pm & Marcus Mark live at 7pm QUITO’S — Bar open at 10am & Kitchen open at Noon. Happy Hour Marlon Pan Jazz .

ELM’S — Daily 11am-4pm. Happy Hour 3:30-6pm.

Dinner 6-9pm. Beach BBQ. Music Jeff Ross 7-10pm WEST END PUSSERS — Pan Vibes 12-3pm VG & OUTER ISLANDS PUSSER’S (MARINA CAY) — “Rob White Bar Pan Vibes

12-3pm MONDAY - APR 25 ROAD TOWN PUSSERS — Daily Happy Hour from 5pm - 7pm PIER PARK — ”Myett’s Chill Zone” Margarita Mondays $4 speciality martinis 5-7pm WEST END PUSSERS — George Worthmore from 7-9:30pm CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — Brkf/Lunch/Din daily. Sunset happier hour music by ‘Candyman’ 4-7. Mexican Monday 2 for 1 Margaritas and Mexican Munchies. “Al The Singing Chef” QUITO’S — Open from 3pm. Happy Hour Caave Stoutt.

VG & OUTER ISLANDS MARINA CAY (VG) — “Rob White Bar “Eon Stars” TUESDAY - APR 26 ROAD TOWN PUSSERS — Daily Happy Hour from 5pm - 7pm PIER PARK — Tourism Awareness Launch 5pm PIER PARK — ”Myett’s Chill Zone” $3 Taco Tuesday’s 2 for 1 speciality Margaritas 5-7

PARAQUITA BAY HLSCC — Derek Walcott Documentary Screening 1pm WEST END PUSSERS — George Worthmore live 7-9:30pm

UPCOMING HAPPENINGS

CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — Breakfast/brunch/ lunch & dinner daily.

Sunset happier hour with Candyman 7pm.

QUITO’S — Open from 10pm. Music by Marcus Mark at Lunch & Happy Hour 5-6.30pm. 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 “Eon Stars” from 5-7:30pm WEDNESDAY - APR 27 ROAD TOWN PIER PARK — ”Myett’s Chill Zone”Wacky Wild Wednesday’s Drink Specials & Party w/ DJ 5pm til 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 10am for lunch & dinner.

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. Caribbean Fusion Dinner 6-9pm.

VG & OUTER ISLANDS MARINA CAY (VG) — “Rob White Bar “Eon Stars” from 5-7:30pm

Mother’s Day May 8 Dolphin Discovery’s 10,000 Smiles Toy Drive — Apr 30 NTL: Hangmen @ HLSCC — April 30 9th Annual Black & White Thang — May 7 CIL Mother’s Day Car Sale — May 7 CIL Annual Health Expo — May 21 HLSCC Spring Concert — May 21 Mardi Gras featuring Popcaan Live @ UP’s Ballroom — May 28

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Vol. 28, No. 34 • Apr 21 - 27, 2016

By Claudia Colli

Masquerade Full Moon

Assembly and finish at the Festival Grounds where a ceremony honoring her birthday will begin at 2:30pm.

Then at 6:30pm a Beacon Lighting Ceremony will take place at the Tortola Pier Park. Simultaneous Beacon Lighting ceremonies will take place on all the sister islands as well as other Commonwealth countries. In September 2015, Queen Elizabeth became the longest reigning monarch in the world.

There can be no better way to enjoy the full moon than on Jost Van Dyke at Foxy’s Taboo Full Moon Masquerade this Friday, April 22nd. The evening Caribbean BBQ buffet begins at 7pm and features masquerade masks, drink specials and DJ dancing under the stars. If you don’t have your own boat, a water taxi will run from West End to Taboo for $50 per person. Call 546-1904 for water taxi reservations. You can get more information on the full moon party by calling 495-9258 or 340-9258. Don’t miss this unique lunar celebration.

One BVI The BVI Tourist Board’s Tourism Awareness Campaign is being launched on Tuesday, April 26th, 5pm at the Tortola Pier Park. Along with Financial Services, Tourism is the BVI’s economic backbone and each year in November the Tourist Board highlights the importance of the industry with a series of events including culinary and other activities. For more information on Tuesday’s launch call the Tourist Board at 494-3134.

2016 Governor’s Cup Racers and crew will be at the ready for the 2016 Governor’s Cup which will get underway on Saturday, 23rd April.

This Royal BVI Yacht Club Race, which will be held in association with Bolinger, Nanny Cay and Tico, will begin with the first warning signal at 11am. Categories include Multihull, Cruising (both Jib and Main) and Performance Cruising. The start and finish will be off Nanny Cay where there will be a prize giving at 3pm on the beach; food and drink will be available.

Registration is at Peg Legs Beach Bar at Nanny Cay between 6pm and 7:30pm on Friday the 22nd. Entry fees are $20 for BVIYC/WEYC members and $30 for non-members. It will be a fun event that both racers and party-goers alike will enjoy.

Derek Walcott Film at HLSCC A documentary film about the celebrated Caribbean poet, and Nobel Laureate Derek Walcott will be screened on Tuesday, April 26th at 1 pm at the HLSCC’s Eileene Parsons Auditorium. Sponsored by the HLSCC Humanities Department, the 80 minute film will be preceded by a brief introduction.

Admission is free and open to the public.

BugOut on Virgin Gorda Virgin Gorda will be promoting a mosquito control initiative with two town hall meetings. Robinson O’Neal Memorial Primary School in North Sound on April 26th at 7pm and the Catholic Community Center, The Valley on the 27th. On Saturday, April 30th there will be a Breeding Site reduction campaign at 7 am.

For more information follow us at www.bugouttogether.org or at www.facebook.com/bugout

Queen Elizabeth Celebrations This Thursday, April 21st is Queen Elizabeth’s 90th birthday and to celebrate the event on this special holiday, come out and view a parade in her honor.

Featuring the Royal Virgin Islands Police, the Virgin Islands Fire Department, schools and civic organizations, the parade will start at 1:30pm at the House of Limin’ Times Entertainment Guide

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Vol. 28, No. 34 • Apr 21 - 27, 2016

By Barbara Bailey

Escorting the Queen On Wednesday, Oct 26th 1977, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth made her second visit to the British Virgin Islands, travelling here aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia. It was a lovely sunny day and Peter and I, who chartered our 54 foot sloop Valahalla taking guests around the islands and exploring the BVI’s many beaches, had looked forward to this day and our participation in it for several weeks. At that time we were one of only a small number of crewed charter boats in the Territory. I remember that Valhalla, Wanderlust, Athena and Misty Law were among approximately a dozen boats there acting as the official escort of the Britannia into Road Harbour.

The welcoming crew on Valhalla included a group of friends and residents from the BVI: Ann and Murray Riggalls, Ron Russell and Jimmy John. We were all dressed in our new white shirts. The boats formed two lines making a corridor for Britannia. We were in radio contact with the Royal Yacht and we were eventually informed that she would be later arriving at Beef Island than the expected time, so we all waited ... and waited. However, when she did eventually arrive, she was going very fast. Her speed was 10 knots instead of the expected five knots. Britannia passed the escorting boats and we all waved to her.

Then we hastened as quickly as we could to follow Britannia into Road Harbour. A crewed charter boat from the Moorings hoisted her spinnaker sail, which was a beautiful sight and which increased her

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speed considerably, so she led our little fleet to Road Harbour. On arriving in the harbour, we quickly anchored. I immediately changed into my Red Cross uniform and hailed a passing boat for a ride ashore. I then went into the Plaza where I was on duty at the Red Cross first aid post.

In the meantime Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip disembarked from the Britannia and came ashore at the Road Town dock aboard the Royal Launch where they were greeted by the welcoming crowd. The Queen was then driven to the Legislative Council, which she declared open and made a speech.

It was the first time she had worn her glasses in public. Prince Phillip did not accompany the Queen on this occasion. He went on a short sail on a Moorings boat which I understand he enjoyed very much.

Escorting the Royal Couple aboard the Britannia was a day we will never forget and will remain one of our most treasured memories.

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By Dean “The Sportsman” Greenaway

A “Torture” Run He made it look easy but Sensman said it was a I didn’t do any of Saturday’s 33.4 miles Tortola difficult race. “Beautiful for sure, which made it easiTorture. In fact, I hung out three loads of overnight er to deal with the difficulty,” he said. “Initially I said wash, got breakfast, monitored the race on my comfive hours after touring the course, but during the puter, then jumped on twitter, our whatsapp track and race, I said 4:45, when I was halfway through and I field group, and let my fingers run. realized I was doing better than expected. I’ve run 20 Just after 8:40, I set out on the course to find the Ultra Marathons and probably leader, who I knew was between 80 races shorter than a Hope and Jennings Hill. After findMarathon, which is to say, I have ing him, my fingers ran on twitter, a lot of experience with different whatsapp and Facebook. I could terrain, distances and with my barely keep up with him. own fitness, how training has From monitoring the race, gone – all that matters in how Eric Senseman of Denver, you figure out how fast you can Colorado wasn’t just “running”, run.” he was literally torturing the The first 13 miles was flat course including climbs up Windy with small inclines and he figHill to the 1528 foot turn around ured he could run a 7-minute at Sage Mountain parking lot, mile pace and 10 minutes for the through descending then Eric Senseman celebrates final 18 miles.

Brewers Bay and over Ridge “I was a bit conservative. It’s hot, difficult to deal Road to Beef Island including Little Mountain. with and I don’t train in heat so that was an ex factor Cane Garden Bay Hill climb was dropped from to deal with; it was hard to say, but, it went well,” he last year’s inaugural event, but organizers added two pointed out. “I kept my body temperature down, lots miles and 500 feet of elevation with the inclusion of of water and ice over the head and that allowed me to the Sage Mountain trek. Halfway through the gruelstay cool and run a good pace.” ing run, Senseman adjusted his prediction by 15 minSaid event organizer Richard Morgan: “The crazy utes, then went out and had the fastest split over thing is, when we asked Eric to come down, he had to every segment of the course—including 26 minutes ask his coach and his coach said “yes,” but, you’re not and 29 seconds from the base of Windy Hill to Sage allowed to “run at full speed” because its mid season Mountain—and a 32:04 descent from Sage to and he has other races to do and this was an add on, Brewers Bay, en route to an overall 4 hours 45 minThis was like a training run for him.” utes and 05 seconds time.