Vol. 31, No. 30 Nov 7 – Nov 13, 2019
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If you missed Maleficent, no worries, you can catch up (or recap) by streaming it on Netflix. That’s what I did with my kids before we went to the movie this past Saturday. In Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, Maleficent (Angelina Jolie) travels to the castle to celebrate young Aurora’s engagement to Prince Phillip. While there, she meets Aurora’s future mother-in-law, a conniving queen who hatches a devious plan to destroy the land’s fairies. In hopes of stopping her, Maleficent joins forces with a seasoned warrior and a group of outcasts to battle the queen and her powerful army. The movie begins with Prince Phillip (Harris Dickson) proposing to Aurora (Elle Fanning) with the help of Thistlewit (Juno Template), Knotgrass (Imelda Staunton) and Flittle (Lesley Manville), the three fairies who raised Aurora in part one. After begging her godmother, Maleficent to come to see her at the castle to meet Phillip’s parents, she agrees. While at the castle, Queen Ingris (Michelle Pfeiffer) pokes Maleficent until she retaliates. The King (Robert Lindsay) falls under a curse and the Queen accuses Maleficent of doing it. Upon leaving the castle, Maleficent is injured by Gerda (Jenn Murray) and falls into the sea, only Limin’Times Entertainment Guide
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to be rescued. Meanwhile on land, Aurora goes to look for Maleficent in the forest, but no one has seen her. She then returns to the castle and the Queen tries to convince her that Maleficent is evil and that she will be protected from her. While at the castle on her intended wedding day, Aurora goes into a trance and ends up wandering into a secret room where the spindle that cursed her is hidden. Upon approaching it, she realizes that King John was cursed by the needle through the queen, and not by her godmother’s doing. She also realizes that the missing fairies were captured and held captive in the same room. The queen discovers that Aurora found out her hidden secret and orders the guards to lock her up in her room. When Maleficent comes to after being pulled from the sea, she finds out that she is not the only fairy of her kind, but she is the only one with her powers. She meets Conall (Chiwetel Ejiofor) who wanted peace and to live among the humans and Borra (Ed Skrein) who wants war. She also meets the outcast fairies and their villages. Does the Queen succeed on ridding the land of the fairies? What is Maleficent’s choice? Do Prince Phillip and Aurora get married? Maleficent: Mistress of Evil is now showing at UP’s Cineplex.
BVI Food Fete Come out to the BVI Gourmet Soiree for the kick off the BVI Food Fete and celebration of the BVI Tourist Board’s 50th Anniversary in style today (Thursday) at 7pm at Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina. Participating restaurants are: Brandywine Bay Restaurant, Scrub Island Marina and Best Kakes and Pastries. Featured Chefs are Kerry Heffernan (USA), Kevin Jones, Chole St-Cyr, Adrianna Calvo (USA), Digby Stridiron (STX) and the BVI Culinary Team. Entertainment will be provided by The Ministry. Tickets are $100 and ferry transport from Trellis Bay begins at 6:45pm.
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.
Then on Saturday, it’s Taste of Tortola from 5–10pm at the Queen Elizabeth II Park. Featured Chefs are Kerry Heffernan (USA), Kevin Jones, Chef Kenneth, Chole St-Cyr, Adrianna Calvo (USA), Digby Stridiron (STX), Brentfield Lettsome and the BVI Culinary Team. Tickets are $25 adults and $10 children. Tickets for both events can be purchased at the BVI Tourist Board’s Logo Store (Crafts Alive Village) or on eventbrite.com.
While every effort is made to ensure that information is correct, we cannot accept responsibility for any errors, changes in schedules, ads or other information in this magazine, which is intended as a guide only. If you have an entertainment event coming up that you would like published, give us a call at 494-2413. Special Notice: Purchase of advertising space in this publication does not guarantee editorial coverage of any event.
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Published by Island Publishing Services. Printed by Caribbean Printing Company Limited, P.O. Box 133, Road Town, Tortola, B.V.I. laura.thomas@bviwelcome.com, © 2018 www.limintimes-bvi.com Editor: Ron Henry Production: Laura Thomas Tel: 494-2413
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BVI Culture and Heritage Week is soon upon us (Nov. 10th-15th). This year we are celebrating 25 years of culture under the theme Revitalizing Virgin Islands Culture. As I sit here and reminisce about the role it has always played in my life, let me tell you a bit about who we are. It’s about our music – fungi and calypso, our dialect and the way we live. The Heritage Dancers in their traditional wear and those moves. It’s paying tribute to our forefathers, local heroes and educators like Noel Lloyd, Teacher Jennie Wheatley and Elmore Stoutt. The celebration of our freedom: our August Monday parade and festival activities in Road Town, Carrot Bay and East End. And I can’t leave out Virgin Gorda’s Easter celebrations. I can remember how I used to love watching the plait pole demonstrations and the beautiful colors the pole displayed. Talking about food, oh man! There is nothing sweeter than some Fungi and boil fish in mayo sauce with some green banana, sweet potato and dumplings. If you really want to make it a man’s dish throw in a lil’ cassava. Lordy, all now my tongue want to taste a lil’ bit of Tola style peas soup and fish soup with some milk and sugar. Our farmers and the crops they produce are part of our heritage too. We still have those who are planting bananas, peas trees, sugar cane, pumpkin and much more. We also have those that have livestock like goats, sheep and cows. I come from a long line of fishermen. It’s a joy to know that they are still in the industry and doLimin’Times Entertainment Guide
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ing what they love. I have watched many times when my grandfather and uncles mended their seine and built fish pots. How their faces lit up when tourists passing by would stop and ask various questions. I must brag though, we never had to buy salt, as we are part of the Salt Island descendants. Wait nuh man! You think I was finished, let’s talk about how villages helped raise each other’s kids. You had better have manners and say hello to an elder when you see them on the streets. You wouldn’t want to find out what would happen if you didn’t, cause a good ole cut tail never killed. It’s about the values that were passed on from generations before. I’m thankful for the way I grew up because now I can pass it on to my kids.
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Please see our middle pages for daily specials from our weekly advertisers. Don’t forget to check out the back page for FLOW’s weekly specials.
Full Moon Party
Karaoke Night This and every Saturday enjoy Karaoke at Trellis Bay Market Bar & Grill from 5–9pm. Also, happy hour is from 6–8pm, so come out and live your best life.
Remembrance Service
On Tuesday, come out to Trellis Bay Market Bar & Grill’s monthly Full Moon Party. Entertainment will be provided by Young Money Soundz and 3G’S Band. Their famous BBQ starts at 5pm and live music begins at 7pm. Please see their ad on page 3 for full details.
Quiz Night This and every Friday night it’s quiz night with quiz master David at Red Rock Restaurant & Bar. For reservations, please call 442-1646.
Vybez & Chill This Friday’s edition of Vybez & Chill at Trellis Bay Bar & Grill features entertainment by DJ Krusha from 6–10pm. Happy Hour is from 4–6pm. To place orders from their famous menu, please call 495-1421.
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The public is invited to the Remembrance Day Service on Sunday from 3pm at the Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium at the HLSCC.
Club Aqua This weekend, Club Aqua’s entertainment lineup is as follows: On Friday, it’s Friday Vibes with DJ Fire Blaze and DJ Rookie. On Saturday, it’s Saturday Night Live with DJ Mac Milli. Entertainment both nights begins at 9pm.
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THURSDAY – NOV 7
UPCOMING EVENTS ROAD TOWN
PARADISE CLUB – Opens 11am. Lunch & dinner on the beach. Happy
TOUCHDOWN BAR – Ladies Night
hour 4-7pm
DIPLOMAT NIGHT CLUB & SPORTS BAR – football game watch
EAST END
CANE GARDEN BAY
RED ROCK – Quiz Night and 1/2 Pizzas 3–7pm
PUSSER’S @ MYETT’S – Open 10am serving lunch & dinner. Happier
TRELLIS BAY
Hour 4-7pm. Elm Tones 6:30-9:30pm
TRELLIS BAY MARKET – Vybes & Chill w/DJ Krusha 6–10pm. Enjoy
PARADISE CLUB – Open 11am-until. Lunch & dinner on the beach.
their full menu.
Jalena live 6pm.
SATURDAY – NOV 9
SCRUB ISLAND
ROAD TOWN
SCRUB ISLAND RESORT, SPA & MARINA – BVI Gourmet Soiree
QUEEN ELIZABETH II PARK – Taste of Tortola, 5–10pm
FRIDAY – NOV 8
MARIA’S BE THE SEA – Gala & Appreciation Dinner, 6pm
ROAD TOWN
DIPLOMAT NIGHT CLUB & SPORTS BAR – Denim & White Party
CLUB DIPLOMAT – TGI Fridays w/DJ Rookie
THE AVENUE – Ent. By DJ Don Mello
BAMBOUSHAY LOUNGE – Friday Night Live
DUFF BOTTOM
THE AVENUE – Ent. By Mellinium King & DJ Carly Cartel
AQUA – Saturday Night Live w/DJ Mac Milli
RAMON BAR – Social Friday w/624 Ent & DJ Lefty
CANE GARDEN BAY
DUFF BOTTOM
PUSSER’S @ MYETT’S – Open 10am serving lunch & dinner. Happier
Hour 4-7pm. Marlon Da Pan Man 4-6pm. Caribbean Cook-out w/ Evolution Band 6:30–9:30pm.
AQUA – Friday Vibes w/DJ Fire Blaze & DJ Rookie NANNY CAY CAPTAIN MULLIGANS – Feel Good Fridays w/DJ Wiz, 6pm CANE GARDEN BAY PUSSER’S @ MYETT’S – Opens 10am, serving lunch & dinner. Happier
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PARADISE CLUB – Opens 11am. Lunch & dinner on the beach. Happy
hour 4-7pm. EAST END
RED ROCK – Serving lunch 11am-3pm, Dinner 5pm-10pm
UPCOMING EVENTS PARADISE CLUB – Opens 11am. Lunch and dinner on the beach.
JOSIAH’S BAY JOSIAH’S BAY FARM – Invasion Bottle Party
Happy hour 4-7pm
TRELLIS BAY
ELM’S BEACH BAR – Serving lunch & dinner daily from 11am until SUNDAY – NOV 10
Gucci Season Jam – Nov 16
TUESDAY – NOV 12
TRELLIS BAY MARKET – “Karaoke Night” 11am-10pm drink specials.
Jost Pork Festival – Nov 16
CANE GARDEN BAY PUSSER’S @ MYETT’S – Open 10am serving lunch & dinner. Happier Hour
All White Party – Nov 17
PARADISE CLUB – Opens 11am. Lunch and dinner on the beach.
Concert Series – Nov 23
ELM’S BEACH BAR – Serving lunch & dinner daily from 11am until. Happy
Reggae on the Reef – Nov 29
EAST END
Mark Angel Comedy Tour – Nov 30
PARAQUITA BAY
RED ROCK – Seafood Tuesdays, when in season Grilled Lobster and Cracked Conch. Regular Alligator, Mussels, Calamari, Curry Octopus, Stuffed Soft Shell Crab, Tiger Prawns and Coconut Shrimp
Anegada Lobster Festival – Nov 30 –Dec 1
EILEENE PARSONS AUDITORIUM – Remembrance Day Service
TRELLIS BAY
EAST END
TRELLIS BAY MARKET – Full Moon Party, see ad on pg 3
ROAD TOWN CLUB DIPLOMAT – Latin Sundays THE AVENUE – Latin hour w/DJ Don Mello CANE GARDEN BAY PUSSER’S @ MYETT’S – Serving Sunday Brunch 10am–3pm. Akeem
on steel pan 1-4pm
PARADISE CLUB – Opens 11am. Lunch & dinner on the beach. Serving
bottomless mimosas from 11am. Happy hour 4-7pm
4-7pm. Al the singing Chef 6:30–9:30pm Happy hour 4-7pm Hour 4-7pm
RED ROCK – Serving Brunch 10am-3pm, Dinner 5pm-10pm
WEDNESDAY – NOV 13
TRELLIS BAY
ROAD REEF
TRELLIS BAY MARKET – Serving lunch & dinner from noon-8pm.
LE CABANON – Quiz Night 7pm
MONDAY – NOV 11 CANE GARDEN BAY PUSSER’S @ MYETT’S – Open 10am serving lunch & dinner. Happier
Hour 4-7pm
Christmas on DeCastro Street – December 6–7
CANE GARDEN BAY PUSSER’S @ MYETT’S – Open 10am serving lunch & dinner. Happier
Hour 4-7pm.
PARADISE CLUB – Opens 11am. Lunch and dinner on the beach.
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Farm Invasion
Weekend at The Avenue Unwind and enjoy your weekend at The Avenue on Friday with Millennium King and DJ Carly Cartel. Then on Saturday and Sunday with DJ Don Mello.
Farm Crew presents Farm Invasion Party – Bottles N’Quarts on Saturday at Josiah’s Bay Farm. Entertainment will be provided by Fire T, Mas Ras, DJ Fabio and DJ Gong.
Pool Party
Social Friday This Friday at Ramon Bar It’s Social Fridayz. Entertainment will be provided by 624 Ent., from 6–10pm and DJ Lefty from 10:01pm until. Enjoy drink specials all night.
On Sunday at Aqua, come out to the Pool Party from 3pm. Entertainment will be provided by DJ Carly Cartel, DJ Dagga and DJ Mac Milli. Enjoy drink specials all day.
Denim & White
Bonfire The Humane Society presents a Bonfire Beach Party on Saturday at 5:30pm at Brewers Bay. Entertainment will be provided by DJ Jalon. There will be two fire pits, tiki torches, drink specials and more. Entry is $25.
On Saturday, Club Diplomat presents Denim & White Party. Entertainment will be provided by DJ Mac Milli and 624 Entertainment. Happy hour is from 4–6pm (wings special) and the pool table is closed at 9pm. Admission is free.
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November is Diabetes Awareness Month and the BVI Diabetes Association is observing 40 years. Under the theme: “Let’s Walk together against Diabetes”, they invite the public to a series of activities to promote health, wellness, and raise awareness about diabetes. Diabetes is a chronic condition associated with abnormally high levels of sugar in one’s blood. Although those in the early stages of the disease may see no symptoms, others will see signs like an increased need to urinate, excessive thirst, weight loss, hunger, fatigue, skin problems, slow-healing wounds, frequent yeast infections, and tingling or numbness in the feet or toes. The World Health Organization estimates that more than 422 million people have diabetes globally, and that it is responsible for more than 1 million deaths annually. Advanced stages of the disease are linked with serious impacts like blindness, kidney failure, heart attacks, stroke, and amputation of lower limbs. Risk factors for developing diabetes include being overweight or obese, having a family history of diabetes, hypertension (high blood pressure) and low levels of the “good” cholesterol. Did you know that one in every five persons doesn’t know they have diabetes? Thankfully, although the disease is quite serious, it can be detected with a simple blood sugar 13
test. There’s more good news too, making some lifestyle changes such as eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, not smoking and maintaining a healthy weight can all help stave off the disease and sometimes eliminate the need for diabetes medication. The month’s activities kicked-off last Sunday with a church service and will continue today (Thursday) with a CME Seminar, from 6pm at the Village Cay Marina. Keynote speakers are Professor Errol Morison, expert in diabetes talking about the state of diabetes in the Caribbean, and Dr. Donna Braham, Consultant Dermatologist speaking about skin changes in diabetes. Admission is $30 and proceeds will go towards scholarships for two to learn about diabetic foot care. On Saturday, come out to the Gala & Appreciation Dinner from 6pm at Maria’s by the Sea. Honouring stalwarts in diabetes, Tatica Scatliffe, Bennet Smith and Alan Rhymer. The guest speaker is Professor Errol Morrison (Jamaica). The night will also be the launch of the Diabetes Foot Care Scholarship Fund. Tickets are $120 single, $220 couple and can be purchased by calling 494-4125. The dress code is formal. Thee will also be radio appearances, wear blue day on the 14th, a walk and a health fair on the 16th.
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Historic College Classic Series Sees Record Runs Records are made to be broken. Sometimes, it takes a while to develop too. The ever popular Mourant HLSCC College Classic Series is a prime example. What hasn’t happened in the last 20 years, has happened in the last two. Since November 20, 1997, no one came close to Lyndel Roberts’ time of 10 minutes and 45.3 seconds, run in the race’s second edition. The drought ended in 2018 when Clif Struiken assaulted the mark three times, settling for 10:30.96 in the last race. At the start of the series, Neil Riley who ran 10:41.87 behind Struiken a year ago, opened with 10:56.68 and said he’d chop 30 seconds off as the season progressed. In his last outing, he came within 0.32 seconds of Struiken’s mark, when he stopped the clock at 10:31.32. “Going into the race there was a bit of pressure as I was looking at maybe breaking the record, and if it came together, then I had it in the bag,” Riley said. “Woke up this morning, saw the course was wet and I know it gets quite greasy and slippery out there when it’s a bit wet, so I wasn’t a 100% sure it was going to happen but luckily, I pushed hard and pulled it out the bag by four seconds, which was pretty pleasing for me, certainly.” Riley became the series fastest man and was joined by Katrina “Kat” Lindsay, the fastest woman, as
they established course records— the first time men and women’s records have been established in the same race in its 24-year history—when he ran 10 min 26.56 seconds to eclipse Struiken’s year old 10:30.96 by 4.40 seconds. Lindsay became the first woman under 12 minutes when she shattered Meriel Stedman’s eight-year old mark of 12:09.11 from 2011, with a scintillating 11:51.65 run. Riley said he has been better at pacing and taking the hill and his finish has gotten stronger. “I’m feeling just as bad with 200m to go but I’m able to pick it up and put in that little burst at the end, which is worth about that four seconds,” he said referring to the old mark. “Another year to the next series and another year of training hopefully in the bag and I’m hoping to come back with a sub ten.” Lindsay said it was amazing and she was beginning to think the record was out of reach. “I would have settled with 12:10 or 12:11, but I would have been gutted to be so close but, I would have been happy,” she said. “But, I’m so delighted. I saw my splits when we started coming down the hills and I was ahead of my target pace. I could see Reuben (Stoby) closer to me than he usually is, so I focused on trying to keep with him and got a better than expected time, I’m so happy.”
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