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Vol. 30, No. 12 June 28 – July 4, 2018
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Entertainment
Inside This Issue June 27th – 30th
• Fundraisers • Game Night • Parties
• Food Fete Launch • Boat Ride • Rock the Dock
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BVI Exquisite Boat Show
Whether you want to exhibit your vessel for sale or just flaunt your personal masterpiece, the 4th annual BVI Exquisite Boat Show is your chance to win prizes for your cherished boat. Offering boaters and boating enthusiasts the opportunity to share in their passions for one of the world’s most alluring water toys, the show takes advantage of the BVI’s status as the sailing capital of the world. Boat owners from the BVI and the neighboring islands of Puerto Rico, St. Thomas and St. Croix, will congregate on the shores of Scrub Island this Saturday from 11am-6pm. Boat owners will compete to win cash and priz-
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es, based on the best features of their boats, such as paint job, inboard engine, sound system, safety and interior. With over $10,500 in cash and prizes up for grabs, boaters will walk away with pockets full of cash and one boat owner will be awarded the prestigious title of the 2018 Best Overall Boat and the bragging rights to go along with it. At this year’s event, boats will be on sale for persons who are interested in purchasing a vessel. Attendees will get a chance to compete for cash prizes in categories including best paint job, best interior, cleanest inboard engine, safest boat, loudest sound system, and the best overall boat. There will also be a Nautical Fashion Show and entertainment by Too Smooth Band and DJ Phenom. Catch a preview of the day’s beautiful vessels on Friday, when the boats will be parading through Road Town to the lot behind the Administration Complex, with a happy hour to follow. General admission tickets are $10. VIP tickets are $45 VIP, which includes hors d’oeuvres and champagne. To purchase yours, please call 340-1526.
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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.limintimesbvi.com Editor: Chrystall Kanyuck-Abel Production: Laura Thomas Tel: 494-2413/ Laura – 346-9318/ Chrystall – 543-5830 Fax: 494-4413 Vol. 30, 12 / June 28 - July 4, 2018
An Ode To Cats I gave dogs all the love last week, but in my heart of hearts, I am a cat person. This hasn’t been an intentional choice, but rather something I have accepted over the years. Whether they are desperate orphaned kittens or just wander into my house, somehow as soon as one cat leaves my life, another finds me. Take the cat who lives with us now. We call her Izzy for her resemblance to a friend’s cat, but all we really know about her is that she’s been fixed. This is thanks to her clipped ear, which lets us know that she was most likely fixed by the non-profit PAW, Promoting Animal Welfare. The group helps control the unwanted animal population by fixing feral animals and those whose owners can’t afford the pet surgery, and they clip the cats’ ears so they don’t wind up bringing in the same animal to be fixed twice. Izzy adopted us, having staked her claim on the apartment before my family moved in. She was stalking around the place when we first went to see it. Once we’d moved in, she snuck inside for snuggles, so we went ahead and bought some cat food. She seems to like us: hangs around inside when we’re home, sometimes has her naps with the baby, and even lets him pet her when he’s being calm. Then again, she could be plotting to get us out of her Limin’Times Entertainment Gude
house with her frequent booby traps: she likes to leave lizard or rat carcasses on the porch and deck as though she wants us to step on them. Before that, we had Duffy. He was a scoundrel as young cat, and whenever his human mom went off island I would stay at their place. He loved to come and go all night long and bring in snakes – harmless but still alive. I had to get over my squickiness about the slithering little things to save their poor lives. Duffy became an indoor-only cat after he was diagnosed with feline immunodeficiency virus, but he was no less fearsome a hunter. Once on my watch he lounged on the enclosed patio until an unsuspecting rat wandered by. The rat never new what hit him! Duffy came to live with us after his mom moved away. Cats are notoriously territorial and locationcentered, but he actually adjusted well to his new life at our place. He survived Irma wet and unhappy but in one piece. Despite the day’s trauma, the hunting opportunities of the night called him. When he realized the window that normally kept him inside was no longer there, he ran off. I like to imagine that he kept the rat population down in that stressful post-storm period. 6
Festival Jumpstart
Entertainment will be provided by DJ Grimm, DJ Lefty, DJ Mac Milli, DJ Dre, DJ Carly Cartel and DJ Bertrum. VIP tickets are $60 – whatsapp 441-2989 to reserve your spot. General admission is $20 in advance and more at the door. Doors open at 10pm. Two dance floors, one epic night!
Endless Entertainment in association with Teamwork Production presents Festival Jumpstart at Island Sizzle Parking Lot on Trellis Bay Market Bar & Grill Full Moon Party is Sunday. today (Thursday) from 4:30pm until. Evolution Band VIBE, DJ Q, DJ Dre, DJ Kuga and DJ Krusha will provide entertainment. and Ah Milli Sounds will OMG Live presents no light, no cameras, just provide entertainment. Party kicks off at 7pm and complimentary wel- action – Black Out Party on Friday at Kravins Night come drink will be served. Enjoy giveaways from Club. Entertainment will be provided by Swanks, Big Flow. Shaw, Bugz Bugs, Rain Man, Mic Love, DJ Lefty and Advance tickets are $15 or pay $20 at the door. OMG. Tickets are $25 (more at the door) and can be It’s that time again for One Mart’s end-of-the- purchased from Levels2This Taxi, Crazy Threadz, or month People’s Sale. Visit their newly renovated El- members of OMG. Doors open at 10pm. egant Home Décor and received up to 10 percent
Full Moon Party
The Black Out
Sale
discount on all furniture and appliances not on sale. If you spend $50 or more downstairs, you can reThe Belle Vue Methodist Congregation is having ceive a $20 credit toward the purchase of $500 or a game night on Saturday on the church grounds more at EHD. 5pm. There will be food and drinks on sale plus various games to enjoy. Entry is $15 and all proceeds Twism Entertainment Group presents the 7th goes to the church’s projects funds.
Game Night
Temptation Island
Annual Temptation Island Grown and Sexy edition Saturday at Island Sizzle. 7
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THURSDAY – JUNE 28 ROAD TOWN LE PETITE SPORTS BAR – Thirsty Thursdays 8pm until RUNWAY COUTURE – 10th Anniversary Sale. 50–60 percent off ONE MART – People’s Sale EAST END RED ROCK – International Pasta Night 5pm CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S – Open 11am–7pm or until. $3 happy hour specials, Happy Hour 4–7pm. “Tipsy Thursdays”
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PARADISE CLUB – Open 3pm–midnight or until. Drink specials and dinner from 8:30pm TRELLIS BAY TRELLIS BAY MARKET – Full Moon Party w/Evolution Band & DJ Krusha 4:30pm until FRIDAY – JUNE 29 ROAD TOWN ONE MART – People’s Sale MARCHE – Turbo Sounds 5pm until RUNWAY COUTURE – 10th Anniversary Sale. 50–60 percent off FORT HILL MATCHA’S – Free Up Fridays w/FTP Band & DJ Marz 8pm until BELL VUE BELL VUE METHODIST CHURCH – Game Night 5pm until EAST END 8
RED ROCK – Pub Night. Cracked conch, half-price pizzas, $5 wings, $5 goat water, $3 mixed drinks & live music THE HUB – Fantastic Fridays KRAVINS– Black Out Party 10 pm CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — Open 11am – 7pm or until. $3 happy hour specials. “Fire Fridays” $2 Happy Hour Shots PARADISE CLUB – Open 11am until. Lunch or dinner on the beach CALLWOOD RUM DISTILLERY – BVI Food Fete lauch 5:30pm TRELLIS BAY TRELLIS BAY MARKET – “Vybez & Chill BBQ Night” Live music w/special DJ. Grill – Pigtail, Fish & Lobster, Jerk – Chicken & Pork, BBQ Chicken VIRGIN GORDA THELMA’S HIDEOUT – Millenium King 10pm until SATURDAY – JUNE 30 ROAD TOWN ONE MART – People’s Sale ONE MART PARKING LOT – Class of 1999 bake sale 10am–2pm RUNWAY COTURE – 10th Anniversary Sale. 50–60 percent off OLD RITE WAY PARKING LOT – Road Town Wholesale Yard sale 7am until ISLAND SIZZLE – Temptation Island 10pm CSY DOCK – Departure of Boat Ride 8pm VILLAGE CAY POOL – Cupcake decorating contest and bake-off 4pm
NANNY CAY CAPTAIN MULLIGANS – Kids Connection Daycare & Preschool family fun day 10am until 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 TRELLIS BAY TRELLIS BAY MARKET – “BBQ Night” 11am-10pm drink specials VIRGIN GORDA ANTHING GOES BAR – Turbo Sounds 10pm until THELMA’S HIDEOUT – Selecta Taz 10pm until SUNDAY – JULY 1 ROAD TOWN ISLAND SIZZLE – Festival Jumpstart 7pm EAST END RED ROCK – Smooth Jazz Sparkling Brunch/Lunch w/ music by Oren Hodge 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 TRELLIS BAY TRELLIS BAY MARKET – Serving lunch & dinner from noon–8pm. Menu: Conch fritters, Lobster & Shrimp pasta & wraps VIRGIN GORDA THELMA’S HIDEOUT – DJ Wiz 10pm until
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ANEGADA BIG BAMBOO – Beach Party w/Lady Mix & DJ Richie MONDAY - JULY 2 ROAD TOWN PIER PARK – Territory Day Program 9:30am PANCAKE PARADISE – Rock the Dock 4pm 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 TUESDAY – JULY 3 NANNY CAY PEG LEGS – “Margarita Tuesdays” 6–9pm EAST END RED ROCK – Seafood Night. Menu includes fresh salmon, local lobster, crawfish, coconut shrimp, cracked alligator CANE GARDEN BAY 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 WEDNESDAY – JULY 4 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 9
Hemp Fest – July 7
Rave Fete – July 7 Summer Kick-Off – July 7 Break Through – July 8 Silent Party – July 13 Bridging the Gap 4 – July 14 Cancer Fete – July 20 Color Fete – July 28 White Diamond – July 21
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Food Fete Launch
Beach Party
The 2018 BVI Food Fete Launch is on Friday at Big Bamboo is having a beach party on Sunday. 5:30pm at the Callwood’s Rum Distillery. Enjoy auLady Mix and DJ Richie Rich will provide music. Acthentic Virgin Islands food, BVI rum and culture. Entertainment will provided by Bayside Mocko Jumbies, tion starts at noon. Final Faze Band and DJ Dre.
Boat Ride Road Town Fast Ferry’s Festival Kick Off Boat Ride is on Saturday. VIBE and DJ Mac Milli will provide entertainment. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased from the Road Town jetty office. Departure is 8pm from the CSY Dock. You must be 18 or older to attend.
Rock the Dock On Monday come out to Rock the Dock at Pancake Paradise 4pm. Entertainment will be provided by ABM, Boss, FTP and Showtime Band. Food and drinks will be on sale. Entry is free.
Competition Time If you have a talent for baked goods, head to the Village Cay pool Saturday. There’s a cupcake decorating competition that you can enter for $2; or enter your best homemade treat into the Bailey’s bake-off for $10 for a chance to win a KitchenAid mixer. T here will also face painting for the kids. Just want to enjoy the party? Admission is $5 and all proceeds from this event will go toward the Family Support Network. Contact Ebony at 343-9805 or Tiffany at 4420103 to register. Limin’Times Entertainment Gude
Family Fun Day Fundraiser
Kids Connection Daycare & Preschool is having a family fun day on Saturday at Captain Mulligans from 10am until. Enjoy bouncy castles, lucky dip, games and more. Their emoji fun pack includes lunch, a snack, face painting, and unlimited bouncy rides for just $20.
Happenins On Friday night if you are over on Virgin Gorda check out Millenium King at Thelma’s Hideout. Action starts at 10pm and entry is free. Then on Saturday party with Selecta Taz from 10pm until and on Sunday party with DJ Wiz. On Friday party with DJ Marz and FTP Band at Matcha’s Bar & Grill from 8pm. Admission is free. Also on Friday night Turbo Sounds will provide entertainment at Anything Goes Bar & Restaurant. Enjoy drink specials all night. Doors open 10pm and entry is free.
Bake Sale The BVI High School class of 1999 is having a bake sale on Saturday by One Mart from 10am–2pm. There will be cupcakes, sugar cakes, tarts, local juice and much more on sale. Proceeds goes to ESHS graduating class of 2019.
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Woman Doing All The Work Hi Koren, Isn’t it abnormal if to persons are in a relationship for only one year and things are still fresh and we are both in our 30’s, that the woman always has to be the one initiating sex? Signed: The Woman Doing All the Work to Keep Things Going Dear Woman, I’m finding more and more that women are giving wife privileges to boyfriends who don’t appreciate what they are receiving, leading to frustration for the women when their expectations for something in return are not being met. Normal is relative as it depends on so many factors. Generally speaking, in most instances men in their 30s are indeed the ones who initiate physical intimacy more often and seem to need a greater quantity, while women are more concerned about the quality of it. Of course, there are always exceptions. The pattern of male-female behavior in this regard is on physiological factors as well as cultural and societal standards. So I can’t say the situation is abnormal but we can say it is unusual. With all that being said, one also has to take into consideration a man’s health status, his personality, the kind of work he does, his energy levels, his religious beliefs, and his views on the state of the relationship. All those factors and more could affect his libido and his infrequency in initiating. You used the word “always” and that’s a bit scary- I’m hoping it’s an exaggeration. When you do initiate, 11
is he often willing or do you have to work hard to persuade him? If he readily responds, then maybe it’s just the dynamic between you two and he enjoys that sort of attention. If you are constantly having to cajole, on the other hand, that could be problematic. Another possibility is that your needs and desires are just greater than his. Also, although men are perceived as mostly physical, they are mental and emotional creatures too, so if the relationship has problems, that could also be a barrier. If you are uncomfortable with your role, simply stop and see what happens. I would want to believe that he would notice the lack of attention and say or do something. If he doesn’t, then you very clearly have a problem. Just press the pause button and give him a chance to prove that he has interests too. Watch to see how he behaves in other areas of the relationship or his to see if he is just a low-energy or passive person. You could try talking about it, but men are not usually eager to speak about this sort of problem. If you do use the verbal approach, avoid blaming him or making him feel defensive by using “I” statements indicating what you would like because it makes you feel more needed or desired or whatever your reason is. Tread gently as this is sure to be a sensitive topic. Vol. 30, 12 / June 28 - July 4, 2018
Lights, Camera, Action Chapter 5: Soothing the Ache
Jazz I still can’t believe this. Last time I spoke to papa he said he was happy and that he was looking forward to my visit. He was my only family and now he’s gone. I looked up to the sky and whispered “God please give me the strength to live without my papa.” I guessed it was my karma to lose him before I was ready. I got up, stripped down, and looked at myself in the mirror. If I were 21, you’d say I looked good, but for a 35-year-old? I looked very fine indeed. Bella and my nosey friends think I’ve been faithful to one man for ages, but they have no idea. One would think that my promiscuous ways would run down this body, but my bad behavior doesn’t show on the outside. “Meet me tonight at our spot,” I texted Kevin. Kevin 9:45pm I pulled up at my destination and waited in my car waiting for Jazz. It was unusual for her to ask to meet on a Tuesday and couldn’t help but wonder what she wanted. Many things ran through my head in the meantime. It’s not that I didn’t love my wife and children, it just that I wasn’t attracted to Patricia anymore. I couldn’t bring myself to leave her because at my weakest, she stood by me, and she is a wonderful mother to our three children. I’d been seeing Jazz on the side for three years. I’m very fond of her, but it’s not love. At one point she was just one of many; I used to run a racket on my Limin’Times Entertainment Gude
wife. At 48 I could no longer keep up with various women at once, and as a matter of fact, I just didn’t have the time to. Jazz I pulled up alongside Kevin, checked my make-up and hair, and got in his vehicle. Damn this man is so sexy I wanted to forget what I called him for and jump his bones right here in the vehicle. “How was your day babes?” I asked him “My day was fine and how yours?” Kevin replied. I really came here to say that I was hurting over my papa and that I didn’t want to be alone, but all I could manage was more small talk. Maybe I will tell him what’s up another time… A few days later I walked up to Bella’s door, and because it was wide open, I walked straight in. I met her retrieving something from her fridge. “Hey chica,” I said. “Why is your door open for these nosey neighbors to see all your business?” “Girl I was sitting on the porch and had to run to the restroom and now I’m fixing myself a drink, you want one?” Bella asked. I shook my head yes. As she handed me my drink we made our way out to the wings of her porch and sat down. We engaged in girl talk as time got away from us and the sun set. 12
Kids Summer Camps enjoy various indoor and outdoor activities. For more information, please email summercamp@cedar. vg
Motions Studios of the Arts presents Adventureland Summer Camp from July 2nd – August 24th. Attendees will enjoy various indoors and outdoors activities. For more information or to secure your spot, please call 5420554 or visit www.motionsbvi.com.
Cena’s Brick Oven Peel summer camp is open to ages 5–15 and it runs from 3rd July – 15th August. For more information, please email sshyril@hotmail.com.
Beach & Bush Summer Camp starts July 3rd from 8:45am – 3pm for ages
YEP’s Summer Infused Fest Camp runs seven and up. The program will cost $50 per day or
from July 3rd – August 29th. Campers will enjoy $225 per week. For more information, please call 343various indoor and outdoor activities. For more 0002 or 499-1620. You can also email info@surfschoolinformation or to register please email yepbvi@ bvi.com. gmail.com. New Life Day Care & Learning Centre Creative Swimming and Water Safety Summer Kids Camp is for ages 3–10 and runs from July 3rd Camp begins Monday July 2 at Rhymers, Cane – 27th, 8:30am – 3pm. Campers will participate in variGarden Bay from 8:30am – 3pm. Campers age 6-12 ous indoor and outdoor fun activities. For more inforare in for a fun-filled swim day camp. For more mation, please call 541-6580 or 541-4104. On Saturday at Save the Seed registration will be information, please call Rebeccca at 340-3999 or conducted for summer camp by Mrs. Headley from email rebeccanockolds@gmail.com. 12pm – 3pm.
Cedar International School is now regis-
Firebird Performing Arts summer camp tering kids ages 3-11 for their Summer Camp that runs from July – August and is open to ages 3–10 from runs from the 3rd – 20th July. Registration fee is $20 and forms can be collected from the school’s 8:30–5pm. Camp is $30 per day or $125 weekly. To front desk. Camp is $125 per week. Attendees will reserve your child’s spot please call Sarah at 346-6666 or email dancebvi@gmail.com. 13
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World Cup: Insider’s View You’re 12 and 13 years old and get the opportunity of your life—attending a football camp in Moscow, Russia—then sitting in the stands watching the Russia vs Saudi Arabia World Cup opener. Ryan Ramlall, 13, Deshawn Richardson, 12 and coach Richie Morton, were in the middle of the action. “I’ve never seen so many people in one place at the same time,” Morton said. “There were people from all over at that game—not just the countries playing—the atmosphere was just lit. I’ve never experienced anything like that.” Richardson said: “It was exciting because I got to see the plays.” He added that the size of the crowd, 78,011 people, was amazing. “Watching Russia defeat Saudi Arabia 5-0 was spectacular, especially in a stadium with over 70,000 spectators,” he said, “It was loud and intensified with excitement. I will always cherish this memory because it is highly unlikely that I will be attending another match like this soon.” Richardson, a Robinson O’Neal Sixth Grader, said his camp highlight came when he scored the second goal off a pass during a 3-1 victory in his second game. “The trip was fun and exciting, especially when I scored the goal for my team,” said Richardson, who played in five games. Since many players didn’t speak English, it was a challenge, but Richardson said he picked up skills that can improve his game from their drills. Limin’Times Entertainment Gude
“I learned how to dribble a little better now and, I learned how to do around the world,” he said. “I also learned how to kick the ball harder. I think it made me a better player because I learned things about juggling that I didn’t know.” Ramlall, a Bregado Flax Eighth Grader who attended the camp as a young journalist, said it was a ‘life-changing experience’ and that he learned about the world and its people. “This has benefitted me because I’ve learned to be more open-minded, and I hope to use the new skills I learnt from many different journalists across the globe to encourage all children in this society to be more open-minded as well,” he said. “I hope to step up to individually promote these values that I learned about.” Ramlall, who saw Richardson’s goal, said it was spectacular. “It was emotional to see a BVIslander score a goal in a big tournament like that.” He said after each game, the six young journalists in his group got together and wrote a story that was published daily. “One of the best activities I was involved with was interviewing Gelena Topilina, Rio 2016 Olympics synchronized swimming gold medalist, during a press conference,” Ramlall noted. “I asked her for inspiring words for young females aspiring to become gold medalists. Her response was; ‘believe in your dreams, and you also have to train a lot so that your dreams can become real.’” 14
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