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Vol. 30, NowNo. in 15 its 30th Year!

July 19 – July 25, 2018

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Open Mic Got a verse in your heart that’s yearning to come out? It’s the third Saturday of the month which means it’s time for the Mellow Moods Café Open Mic, the perfect place to share your work, try out a new thing, or just enjoy a supportive artistic atmosphere.

This time around, freestyle poet Giovanni Herbert, whose work appeared in the anthology “Where I See the Sun: Contemporary Poetry in the Virgin Islands,” will be the featured poet, but as the name implies, the event welcomes all comers.

A far cry from the competitive “slams” that are popular in some big cities, the Mellow Moods monthly events are known

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.

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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for a welcoming, positive vibe.

Although poetry is the highlight, at any given event you might also hear acoustic or a capella songs or even a dramatic reading or two given by folks from all walks of life.

The variety of performers alone is worth the trip.

Past artists have included everyone from veteran local poets to recent arrivals, and from established folks with multiple publications to up-and-coming lyricists and young students.

If it seems like a vague description, that’s because no two open mic events are really alike, and you have to be there in person to truly understand what it’s all about. Be at Mellow Moods at 7pm this Saturday the 21st to experience it for yourself.

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I think island life might be spoiling my son, not in the sense that as parents we allow him to do whatever he likes, but just that there are so many things he as an island baby doesn’t need to be bothered with.

Take shoes.

Now that he is getting close to a year, the baby loves to cruise around, one hand on whatever low-lying piece of stability he can find (be it cabinets, furniture, or me) and both feet on the ground. It’s not quite walking but he’s getting there. And yet. I don’t feel the need to put him in shoes. The child has a few pairs, just in case, but he’s only worn shoes a handful of times in his life and I’m pretty sure the time when shoe-wearing become mandatory is still many months away.

I have one friend who advised me that even pants are optional for him, although taking him out in public wearing just a diaper and a shirt still feels somehow wrong to me.

Another thing the baby doesn’t have to worry too much over is shopping.

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Bless the wonderful community of island moms who have taken such good care of their kids’ clothes so that now my little one get to wear them. Based on the fashion, I’d say many of the things my son wears are quite a few years older than he is, and that he is most likely not the second or even third child to make use of them. (And I can take a hint! I have a bag in the closet where clothes that he’s outgrown get stashed. When it’s full, on to the next mom they go.)

I also suspect the baby won’t have to worry too much about a lack of stimulation. It seems wherever we go, even if we are just waiting around, there are animals and people and trees for him to watch for entertainment. You might have the coolest, hippest baby toy in your hand but if my kid sees a rooster, you and your toy will suddenly be invisible to him.

I’m sure like so much in a kid’s life, all of this could change in an instant, but for now, he seems very content to be an island baby.

Movie Night

Cancer Fete Too Live Promotions presents We Survive IrMaria Cancer Fete on Friday, 10pm at Island Sizzle. Entertainment will be provided by Big Band featuring Bugzbugs and Mic Love, Poizen Band, Shaw & Rainman, and Dj Lefty. Dress code is ‘rip it up’ ripped jeans, shirts, etc and you can also win $200 for the best IrMaria look. Admission is $25 all night and Cancers with ID receive a free glass of champagne.

Birthday Bashes

On Saturday bring your family out to Tortola Pier Park’s movie night to watch Ferdinand. The concession stand opens at 6pm and the movie starts at 7pm. You can also purchase a movie bundle for $20 which includes a blanket, popcorn and a drink. Admission is free.

On Thursday at Le Petite Sports Lounge, come out to celebrate Ali Barber’s birthday with him. Entertainment will be provided but 624 Ent., DJ Fabio and DJ Dagga. Action starts at 8pm.

On Friday at Kravins Night Club & Sports Bar come out and celebrate Candy’s birthday with her. Music will be provided by DJ Kuga, Young Money Sounds and 624 Ent. Entry is $10 before midnight and $15 after. Ladies, rock the best dress and you can win a gift card to JBY.

In the Zone Need a place to chill for lunch or after work?

The construction is done and Myett’s Chill Zone in the Tortola Pier Park is back at it daily from 11am til late. On Fridays it’s a special treat with TGIF happy hour drink specials from 5-7pm and live music. Get in the Zone.

Friday Happenins It’s the grand opening of JS Varieties in Paraquita Bay. Music will be provided by DJ Grimm. There will wine tasting from 6–8:30pm and you can also enter a raffle to win great prizes.

Or catch the Friday lime at Matcha’s Bar and Grill. Entertainment will be provided by VI Elite and DJ Carly Cartel.

White Diamond This Saturday at Island Sizzle, come out to the White Diamond party. Entertainment will be provided by DJ Dagga, DJ Kuga, Selecta Taz and 2Kool Chris. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. VIP tickets are $60. Doors open at 10pm.

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THURSDAY – JULY 19 ROAD TOWN PIER PARK – Myett’s “Chill Zone”Thirsty Thursday $3 beers - Happy

EAST END RED ROCK – Pub Night. Cracked conch, half-price pizzas, $5 wings, $5 goat water, $3 mixed drinks & live music Hour 5-7pm LE PETITE SPORTS BAR – Ali Barber birthday celebration KRAVINS – Candy’s Birthday Bash 8pm CANE GARDEN BAY GUNZ & CHICKEN BAR – Tipsy Thursdays 8pm EAST END RED ROCK – International Pasta Night 5pm CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S – “Tipsy Thursdays” Open 11am–7pm or until. $3 happy hour specials, Happy Hour 4–7pm

UPCOMING EVENT

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PARADISE CLUB – Open 11am until. Lunch or dinner on the beach TRELLIS BAY TRELLIS BAY MARKET – “Vybez & Chill BBQ Night” Live music w/special DJ. Grill – Pigtail, Fish & Lobster, Jerk – Chicken & Pork, BBQ Chicken

PARADISE CLUB – Open 3pm–midnight or until. Drink specials and dinner from 8:30pm

WEST END

WEST END

LITTLE APPLE BAY – Sebastian’s Hotel & Seaside Grille Restaurant opens 8am–9pm. Happy Hour 3–6pm

LITTLE APPLE BAY – Sebastian’s Hotel & Seaside Grille Restaurant opens 8am–9pm. Happy Hour 3–6pm

VIRGIN GORDA

FRIDAY – JULY 20 ROAD TOWN PIER PARK – Myett’s “Chill Zone”TGIF with DJ Melo Happy Hour 5-7pm ISLAND SIZZLE – Cancer Fete 10pm MARCHE – Turbo Sounds 5pm

MERMAIDS & PIRATES – OG’s in Paradise 6pm until

MARGARET’S BEAUTY SALON – Grand re-opening 9am

PIER PARK – Myett’s “Chill Zone” Happy Hour 5-7pm

THE MOORINGS CONFERENCE ROOM – Power of the Purse, an FSN fundraiser

Emancipation Celebrations – Aug 3–10

MYETT’S – Open 11am-7pm or until. $3 happy hour specials. “Fire Fridays” $2 Happy Hour Shots

FORT HILL MATCHA’S – Free Up Fridays w/VI Elite & Carley Cartel 8pm until PARAQUITA BAY Grand opening of JS Varieties 8

SATURDAY – JULY 21 ROAD TOWN ISLAND SIZZLE – White Diamond 10pm PIER PARK – TPP Family movie night 7pm

CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S – Open 11am-7pm or until. “My Vibe Saturday” happy hour w/Marcus Mark PARADISE CLUB – Open 11am until. Lunch or dinner on the beach

UPCOMING EVENTS

WEST END

WEST END

LITTLE APPLE BAY – Sebastian’s Hotel & Seaside Grille Restaurant opens 8am–9pm. Happy Hour 3–6pm

LITTLE APPLE BAY – Sebastian’s Hotel & Seaside Grille Restaurant opens 8am-9pm. Happy Hour 3-6pm

TRELLIS BAY

TUESDAY – JULY 24 ROAD TOWN PIER PARK – Myett’s “Chill Zone”Taco Tuesday with Happy Hour 5-7pm EAST END RED ROCK – Seafood Night. Menu includes fresh salmon, local lobster, crawfish, coconut shrimp, cracked alligator CANE GARDEN BAY

TRELLIS BAY MARKET – “BBQ Night” 11am-10pm drink specials. Pizza Saturdays SUNDAY – JULY 22 DUFF BOTTOM SAVE THE SEED CENTRE – Mario on Ice 4pm & 6:30pm CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — Open 11am–7pm or until. $3 happy hour specials. “Bottomless Sundays” $20 Bottomless Mimosas & Bloody Mary 11am–2pm PARADISE CLUB – Open 11am until. Lunch or dinner on the beach EAST END RED ROCK – Smooth Jazz Sparkling Brunch/Lunch w/ music by Oren Hodge.

WEST END LITTLE APPLE BAY – Sebastian’s Hotel & Seaside Grille Restaurant opens 8am–9pm. Happy Hour 3–6pm TRELLIS BAY TRELLIS BAY MARKET – Serving lunch & dinner from noon–8pm. Menu: Conch fritters, Lobster & Shrimp pasta & wraps MONDAY - JULY 23 CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — Open 11am – 7pm or until. $3 happy hour specials. “Sauza Margarita Mondays” $5 Margaritas & Nachos 5–7pm PARADISE CLUB – Open 3pm–midnight or until. Drink specials and dinner on the beach

MYETT’S – Open 11am-7pm or until. $3 happy hour specials. “Grill Night” 5:30-9pm PARADISE CLUB – Open 3pm–midnight or until. Drink specials and dinner on the beach WEST END LITTLE APPLE BAY – Sebastian’s Hotel & Seaside Grille Restaurant opens 8am-9pm. Happy Hour 3–6pm WEDNESDAY – JULY 25 ROAD TOWN PIER PARK – Myett’s “Chill Zone”Wacky Wednesday with Bushwacker specials 5-7pm CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S – Open 11am–7pm or until. $3 happy hour specials. “Whacky Wednesdays” 2 Bushwackers for $9 5-7pm PARADISE CLUB – Open 3pm-midnight or until. Drink specials and dinner on the beach WEST END LITTLE APPLE BAY – Sebastian’s Hotel & Seaside Grille Restaurant opens 8am-9pm. Happy Hour 3-6pm 9

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Full Moon Party – July 27 Color Fete – July 28 OG’s In Paradise – July 28 VI Rising Stars – July 28 Summer Sizzle – July26–29 All vs Rum – Aug 31

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Or if you’re on the Waterfront, catch Turbo Sounds at Marche Bar and Grill from 6pm.

Virgin Gordda at Anything Goes Night Club, on Friday, come out to Top Man meets Red Bottoms. Enjoy drink specials all night and music

by Turbo Sounds. Entry is free and action starts at 10pm.

during their bingo games at 4pm. Tickets are $20 each and are available at The Pub, Captain Mulligans or from any PTA members. The lucky winer must claim the prize within 30 minutes of being announced. All proceeds go toward an education trip to Jamaica.

Mario on Ice

Margaret’s Beauty Salon is under new management and is ready to to serve you once again.

Their newly renovated salon on Flemming Street (upstairs People’s Shoe Store) will open on Saturday at 9am. Celebrate with them and enjoy one day of specials. Regular opening hours are Monday–Saturday 9am–6pm.

Grand Re-opening

On Sunday, for the first time in the BVI, come out to Mario on Ice at Save the Seed Energy Centre. Bring out your family and help Mario and friends uncover a story full of songs, dances and laughter. You can choose to attend the 4pm or 6:30pm show. Admission is $15 for adults and $10 for kids.

Power of the purse

Fundraiser

On Friday at the Moorings conference room from 12–2pm come out for lunch, cocktails, conversations and a chance to win a fabulous purse. Guest host will be Kyla Forbes and guest speakers are Sharon Flax-Brutus and Golda Lee Bruce. Tickets are $100 and can be purchased by calling 441-8018. All proceeds go towards the Family Support Network.

The St. George’s Men’s Fellowship is having a fish fry and BBQ fest fundraiser on Friday 3pm at the St. Georges bus shed parking lot. There will be fried fish, BBQ chicken, ribs, johnny cake and various drinks on sale.

OGs in Paradise

On Friday at Mermaids & Pirates, Virgin Gorda, come out to OGs in Paradise. Entertainment Pancake Paradise monthy open stage night will include OG Bump, MMG Quise, MMG Young Breed, Priceless, NJAR and many more. Action goes down this Friday, 7pm. Entertainment will starts at 6pm and admission is $20 in advance, be provided by PMB, Dramma Tyme, Showtime Band and Diva Sensation. Event hosts are Masa more at the door. and Keemzey. Want to share your talent infront of a live audience, open stage is held once every Pelican Gate School is having a car raffle! month.

The drawing is on July 29th at the The Mooring

Open Stage

Car Raffle

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BOOK REVIEW

By Chrystall Kanyuck-Abel

The Wedding Date Don’t front fellow bookworms: if you like books, you have enjoyed at least a couple of romance novels here and there. With so much seriousness in the news lately, I went in search of a funny romance and my library app recommended The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory. It’s sexy and heartwarming at the same time and I highly recommend it. The couple at the center of this book has the cutest meet-cute imaginable: they get stuck in a hotel elevator together.

In a ploy to get Alexa to share the snacks she’s carrying, Drew confides that he needs the extra sustenance to get him through what is about to be a very awkward weekend indeed: he is in town attending the wedding of his ex-girlfriend. Alexa feels sorry for him, but not quite sorry enough to share the fancy cheese and crackers she’s brought to celebrate her sister’s promotion. Come to find out, Drew is in the wedding party because his ex is marrying one of his best buddies from the medical school where all three met. Ouch, Alexa thinks, but still doesn’t feel moved to share. Then Drew shares the worst of it: he RSVP’d for himself “plus 1” in the hopes of deflecting some of the awkwardness, but the friend he’d planned to bring as his date had to cancel at the last minute.

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to part ways when Drew summons the courage to ask Alexa if she will be his date to the wedding. More out of surprise than anything, the normally reserved Alexa agrees, even though she expects the awkwardness of the wedding will simply be transferred from Drew and onto herself.

To both their surprise, attending the wedding together as fake boyfriend and girlfriend is fun experience. They wind up spending the entire weekend together, and, on a whim, the following weekend as well. Their fake romance turns into real like, then lust, then… they’re not sure how to proceed.

Alexa lives in Berkley, where she has a demanding job in the mayor’s office, while Drew is a pediatric surgeon in Los Angeles. More of a hurdle for these two is the fact that both of them have been so wrapped up in their careers in recent years that they have no concept of how to be in a serious relationship. The misunderstandings they have as a couple read as totally believable, as do their conversations about race (Alexa is black, Drew is white), and food (the author name checks several popular California eateries). I also love the side relationships in this book: Alexa and Drew both rely on friends and family to help them navigate the budding relationship, and ultimately, to help them figure out how they will make it work in the long term.

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Lights, Camera, Action Chapter 8: Her Turn in the Spotlight

Bella It’s been a month since Jazz lost her baby and, to be honest, she looks relieved to not be pregnant. I mean, who would want to raise a kid on their own with an absent father or one who only will come around on holidays or special occasions?

God knows best.

I was standing in my kitchen waiting to take our dinner out of the oven.

Pierre had a long day in court and I wanted him to come home to a nice meal. He has been busy lately with a big case and we are in need of some quality time. I don’t know if what happened to Jazz put me in my feelings but for some reason I’m starting to accept the fact that I could really be in love with Pierre.

I looked forward to our time together ¬– when we are not up to our necks with work.

I was just setting the table when I heard a sexy voice said “hey love.”

I couldn’t help but smile to myself at the sound of his voice, my man was home. I walked over to him and hug and kissed him inviting him to sit for dinner. As we ate he filled me in on the final stages of his case, making me swear to keep what he told me a secret. I also filled him in on my recent projects and what I planned to design next.

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Once we finished, Pierre went upstairs and I tackled the kitchen.

While he was in the shower, I got the urge to throw up, so I ran into the guest washroom downstairs and let it all out. I hoped it wasn’t food poisoning; we had made plans to do a movie night this weekend and I didn’t want to miss it.

As I rested in the living room with my head back trying to catch myself Pierre quietly came down.

“Are you okay sweetheart?” he asked.

“Yes love, at least for now” I replied.

“What happen while I was in the shower?” he asked.

When I told him I had vomited, the look of worry on his face shifted into a goofy smile. Was he laughing at my pain? I was about to let him have it when he shouted, “We’re pregnant!”

I watched him in disbelief. “That can’t be true,” I told him. “I take the birth control shots, remember?”

“Those things don’t always work,” he said, clearly thrilled. “Plus, you’ve been having those super vivid dreams, and I’ve never known you to be sick! I just know we are pregnant.”

He must be mad, and what’s worse, now I’m going to have to tell him that I can’t have kids.

When he finds out why, he’ll never forgive me.

Overcoming A Big Mistake Dear Koren, I did something bad a few years ago. It cost me my job and my reputation – I lost the respect of a few friends and some family. Right now, I don’t even like myself. I never got back a job as good as what I had. I never talked about the situation, but it’s like a cloud hanging over me.

I want to get past it and get to the point where I can look at myself in the mirror again. I know you might not understand much from my email but what I’m actually asking is this: How do I move past a bad mistake and get my family to trust me, even if I never get to the point of liking myself again?

– Reader Dear reader, There are a million stories out there in books, movies and songs about people who have made mistakes or done things they were not proud of, but with some effort and support, they went on to have happy, fulfilled lives. Your desire to change your story and take back some control over your life is a good one and it’s very possible. Here are my suggestions to get you on track: • Come clean. Talk to your closest family members and friends and clear the air about what happened. It might be embarrassing, but it will ease some of the emotional burden you’ve been carrying around. Give them time and eventually, your family and friends will realize that the best parts of you are still there. Once you prove yourself, the trust can be rebuilt.

• Make amends where possible. In addition to an apology, if you can right some of the wrongs that came about as a result of this “bad thing,” then do that. It will be of benefit to the wronged party and also to you.

• Forgive yourself. Place your mistake in the category of something you did but don’t let it define who you are. No human being is perfect; we all slip and fall sometimes, but don’t stay down. You are a worthwhile human being. Sure, you did something wrong, but you can do so much more that is right.

• Move in the right direction. Now is the time to start thinking of what choices you can make to move in a more positive direction. Work towards getting a job that you love. Whatever the circumstances were that drove you to that past action that, stay away from the people, places or things that could lead you back to that.

• Never lose hope. Whatever you do, never ever give up on yourself and never lose hope in your own resilience. Whenever someone reminds you of your past, remind yourself of your present, your potential and your possibilities.

As you move forward, you may meet those who will want to remind you of your mistakes, but there will be others who will support you every step of the way. In all likelihood, you will be your own biggest critic. Don’t listen to the negative self-talk. You don’t have to be a prisoner of your past; instead, you can use the past to fuel your fire for success. Know that one day, you will be where you want to be and maybe even inspire someone with a similar struggle.

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Another First For Brathwaite Sprinter Rikkoi Brathwaite closed his U20 Boys track and field career with another first in Tampere, Finland, during the IAAF World U20 Championships on Thursday.

Brathwaite, the territory’s first male sprinter to automatically qualify in both the 100 and 200m championships, also became the first advancing to the semifinals in both events.

His fourth place finish in 10.44 seconds in the 100m, saw him advancing to the semis as an automatic qualifier. He matched the same time and place in the semis, with the 11th best mark of the 24 qualifiers, 19 of whom completed the event.

“In the prelims, I was a bit more relaxed in the race and felt executing my race in the drive phase was good. I stood up and turned over,” Brathwaite analyzed after the semifinal.

“After the semifinal, we reviewed the race and what me and my coaches think, was that I concentrated a little too much on executing power, more than turning over. The difference between the two races was that I was a bit more tense in the semifinals than in the prelims.”

In the 200m that followed, Brathwaite advanced to the semis with a time of 21.22 seconds, before later being disqualified for stepping on the line on the curve. The only other BVI male athlete to advance beyond the semis in any event in the competition since 1986 when Limin’Times Entertainment Gude

the territory made its debut was Kyron McMaster, who won 400m Hurdles bronze in 2016.

In April, Brathwaite added to his burgeoning athletic prowess when he became the territory’s first Carifta Games finalist and medalist in the U20 Boys 100m. He earned bronze in the competition that the BVI first entered in 1976. He is also the only BVI athlete to achieve not one but two U18 Boys 100m finalist slots.

“I like to travel,” he said when asked what he liked about track and field before heading to Finland. “You get to go to new places and experience different types of people, competition and you get to pick up different skills. You learn how to keep your nerves under control. In track and field, it never stops being fun.”

When asked about his most memorable moment in track and field thus far in his career, Brathwaite, an Indiana red shirt freshman, took a deep retrospective sigh.

“Believe it or not, my most memorable moment was when I won division champion in the Leeward Islands Youth Championships,” said Brathwaite who now holds both 100 and 200m National Jr. Records, with times of 10.43 and 21.21 seconds. “Of course I won the first medal for the BVI at the Carifta Games in the 100m.

But, for some reason, the trophy I won in the Leeward Islands Youth Championships, was just more memorable to me.”

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