Vol 29, 20

Now in it’s 29th Year!

Jan 12 - Jan 18, 2017

Vol. 29, No. 20

Your Free Guide

To our island’s Happenings

Jeff Ross Plays At Pusser’s Landing (Please see our Middle Pages for days & times)

ALSO THIS WEEK: Full Moon Parties • Dab That Tune • Halyard Challenge • Final Showdown

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Full Moon Parties

Kite & Paddle Festival

• Trellis Bay Market Bar & Grill’s Full Moon Party is this Thursday, Jan. 12th.

Action starts at 4:30pm and remember, “What happens at da bay…stays in da bay.”

After a short break for the holidays, they’ve also resumed their regular BBQ menu Friday & Saturday evenings.

• Paradise Club, Cane Garden Bay’s Full Moon Party is also this Thursday the 12th. They’re offering a beer special for the night – purchase any two beers and receive free pulled pork sliders.

The Anegada Kite and Paddle Festival is this weekend January 14th – 15th at Tommy Gaunt Kite surfing, Anegada Beach Club.

There are two types of tickets, which are the “weekend warrior” for $160, and “single day ticket” for $100. Tickets include meals, taxi (on island) activities and competition but the spots do need to booked in advance.

For more information and to purchase tickets please visit www.theticketfairy.com/event/anegadakite-and-paddle-festival-2017/.

BVIFA Weekend Football BVI Football Association games continue this weekend. On Saturday the 14th Sugar Boys FC will play VG United FC at 5pm followed by Panthers FC vs Islanders FC in game two at 7pm.

On Sunday the 15th Rebels FC vs Old Madrid FC play 5pm and One Love United FC vs Wolues FC will play game two at 7pm.

Intercession Prayers Because even the government needs prayer, Aglow International and the BVI government are partnering to present the 2017 Territorial Service of Thanksgiving and Intercession. This will be the second year the interdenominational event will be held. The service will be held at New Life Baptist Church in Duffs Bottom on Sunday the 15th at 4pm.

Get Musical

Unleash your inner rock star this year by joining Killi Killi’s adult guitar classes beginning Wednesday the 18th. Absolute beginner classes are each week from 7:30-8:30pm, with intermediate/advanced beginner class from 8-9pm. Or, if you already know the basics and you want to improve, join the intermediate/advanced level course from 7:30-9pm. Classes are 11 weeks and cost $165 for the term. Pre-register by emailing diandradance@gmail.com or calling 5462459.

Performance Finale The National Grand Final Showdown is on Saturday, 14th at the Briercliffe Hall in Road Town at 7pm sharp.

Special guest performer is Carey Sayles from Jamaica and the finalists are Raymond Richards, Nicole Orr, Henry Nevers, Felix Findlay, Delma Perez, David Lynch and Charles Fenton.

Adult tickets are $20 and VIP is $40.

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Roundup Come Chat! success for the region, said OECS Director General Dr. Didacus Jules ahead of the forum.

“Education must assume a broader more inclusive role preparing Caribbean people – whether old or young, student or worker – for success in every arena,” he said.

The forum will also include a panel discussion by a diverse cross-section of education stakeholders such as Caribbean Examinations Council Registrar Glenroy Cumberbatch; founder of St. Kitts International Academy Dale Amory; education advocate Jarnickae Wilson; and university hopeful Lyndel Smith, who is also a teen mom.

Future meetings will be held in other OECS member states and will cover other education topics including economic equity, agriculture, regional integration, climate change and gender equity.

If you’ve ever had an idea for how to improve education, this is your chance to share it, so make your voice heard.

Students, parent and teachers especially are invited to the first Vini Koze (Creole for “come chat”) public forum about education in the BVI this Friday, 13th at the Tortola Pier Park at 3pm.

Hosted by Caribbean journalist and television producer Onel Sanford-Belle, the forum is part of the OECS Commission’s efforts to highlight successes and raise awareness about needed improvements in education around the Eastern Caribbean.

The theme for this meeting is Education: Creating Tomorrow’s Leaders Today, and organizers hope to learn as much as they can about achievements and opportunities for advancement within education. Specifically, they want to hear from residents about curricula, higher education, vocational training, retaining and training teachers, assisted learning and technological infrastructure.

The commission has decided to focus on education because of its influence on economic

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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live music • events • concerts •

THURSDAY JAN 12 ROAD TOWN

Myett’s Garden & Grill Myett’s Garden Inn Myett’s Sea Spa Olivia’s Corner Store Myett’s Business Center 284•495•9649 www.myetts.com thebeatgoeson@myetts.com

Chill Zone Waterfront Bar Tortola Pier Park

WEST END PIER PARK — Myett’s “Chill Zone” Happy PUSSERS — Music by Jeff Ross 7– Hour 5–7pm. NFL Party Central. Three big 9:30pm screens. 8:30 Kick Off SATURDAY - JAN 14 PIER PARK – “Aromas Cigar & Martini ROAD TOWN Bar” Thirsty Thursdays w/ Drink Specials PIER PARK — Myett’s “Chill Zone” 2 for for Ladies ALL NIGHT, Live DJ from 9pm 1 Pizzas VILLAGE CAY - Karaoke 7–10pm PIER PARK – “Aromas Cigar & Martini BEEF ISLAND Bar” Endless Mimosas & Bloody Marys TRELLIS BAY – Trellis Bay Market Bar & $20.00 from noon – 5pm, Grown Folks Grill Full Moon Party from 4:30pm Christmas Eve Party from 10pm (24th) CANE GARDEN BAY CULTURAL CENTER – National Grand MYETT’S – Open 8am-11pm. Happy Hour Final Showdown 7pm 4-7pm w/ live music by Candy Man. A.O. SHIRLEY GROUNDS – BVIFA National QUITO’S – Open 4pm. Happy Hour/Mar- League games 5pm cus Mark 5–7pm & Dinner from 8pm Third CANE GARDEN BAY Dimension. Open Upstairs @Quito’s from MYETT’S — Sunset Happy Hour 4–7pm/ 6pm Marcus Mark. Evolution Band 7–10pm PARADISE CLUB – Full Moon Party with Limbo Dance contest.

WEST END QUITO’S – Open 4pm. Happy Hour & Dinner w/Too Smooth. Complimentary Green PUSSERS — Music by Jeff Ross 7– Flash Shot at Sunset. Open Upstairs @ 9:30pm Quito’s from 6pm FRIDAY JAN 13 WEST END

ROAD TOWN PIER PARK — Myett’s “Chill Zone” TGIF Party with DJ. Happy Hour 5 – 7pm

PUSSERS — Music by Jeff Ross 7– 9:30pm

PIER PARK — “Aromas Cigar & Martini Bar” Corporate Happy Hour from 5pm.

Drink specials all night, DJ from 9pm

Kite & Paddle Festival at Tommy Gaunt Kite Surfing, ANEGADA BEACH CLUB SUNDAY - JAN 15

CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — Open 8am-11pm. Happy Hour 4-7pm w/ Marlon Live. Special live performance by Jalena @ 7pm

Open daily Bar Bites & Drinks Specialty Nights TGIF Parties Fri. 5pm 284•441•9649 Facebook: Chill Zone BVI Limin’Times Entertainment Gude

ANEGADA

ROAD TOWN PIER PARK — Myett’s “Chill Zone” Happy Hour 5–7pm

QUITO’S – Open 10am. Lunch w/Oren PIER PARK — “Aromas Cigar & Martini Hodge. Happy Hour - 5-7pm Third Dimen- Bar” Sunday Fun Day $3 Beers, $5 Hension & Dinner from 8pm The Edge. Open nessey, Drink Specials from 4pm Upstairs @Quito’s from 6pm

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parties • sports • movies and more

TUESDAY - JAN 17 ROAD TOWN A.O. SHIRLEY GROUNDS – BVIFA National PIER PARK — Myett’s “Chill Zone” Buy League games 5pm one get one 1/2 price select food all day.

Happy hour 5–7pm.

DUFF BOTTOM NEW LIFE BAPTIST CHURCH – Territorial Service of Thanksgiving & Intercession 4pm

PIER PARK — “Aromas Cigar & Martini Bar” Taco Tuesdays – $2 Tacos, $3 Corona, $4 Margaritas ALL NIGHT

CANE GARDEN BAY

CANE GARDEN BAY

MYETT’S — Bottomless mimosas til 2pm w/ live pan by Akim. Marcus Mark 7–10pm

MYETT’S — Bottomless mimosas til 2pm.

Live music with Candy Man 5-7pm and Marlon ‘The Pan Man’ @ 7pm

UPCOMING EVENTS

ANEGADA

QUITO’S – Open 10am. Lunch 12–2:30pm Dancing Under the – Jan 27 w/Marcus Mark. Happy Hour 5-7pm w/ Marcus Mark & Dinner from 8pm w/Quito Mr. & Miss ESHS Solo

Kite & Paddle Festival at Tommy Faunt Kite Surfing, ANEGADA BEACH CLUB

ROAD TOWN

QUITO’S – Open 10am. Pan Man Jazz for Dinner from 8pm. Special – Happy Hour $2 beers

MONDAY - JAN 16 ROAD TOWN

WEDNESDAY - JAN 18 PIER PARK — Myett’s “Chill Zone” Roti Wednesday. Delicious fresh made rotis.

Happy hour drink specials 5–7pm

PIER PARK — Myett’s “Chill Zone” Mexican Monday! 2 for 1 Specialty Margaritas. PIER PARK — “Aromas Cigar & Martini Bar” Wine down Wednesdays 1/2 off Happy Hour 5–7pm House Wines ALL NIGHT PIER PARK — “Aromas Cigar & Martini CANE GARDEN BAY Bar” Martini Mondays $6 Martinis ALL MYETT’S — Open 8am-11pm. Sunset NIGHT happy hour 4-7pm, Caave live 7pm CANE GARDEN BAY

Stars

– Jan 21

MWMBIZ Pitch Final –Jan 21 Men Health Fair – Jan 27–28 (Tortola) – Feb 4 (Virgin Gorda) The Deep Blue Sea – 28 Jan Art & Wine Show – Jan 29 Chris Clein

– Feb 3–4 MYETT’S — 2 for 1 Margaritas & Mexican QUITO’S – Open 10am. Happy Hour 5–7pm Quito Solo & Dinner from 8pm Too Ms. Teen Virgin Gorda Munchies @ Happy Hour 4–7pm, Candy Smooth. Open Upstairs @Quito’s from – Feb 11 Man 5-7pm. Al ‘The Singing Chef’ @ 7 6pm QUITO’S – Open 4pm. Happy Hour w/ Voices of Gospel WEST END – Feb 11 Caave Stoutt 5–7pm. Open Upstairs @ Quito’s from 6pm WEST END

PUSSERS — Music by Jeff Ross 7– 9:30pm

PUSSERS — Music by Jeff Ross 7– 9:30pm

Dark & Stormy Race – Mar 3–6 Ms. Gorgeous – Mar 18 No Man’s Land – Mar 25 BVI SPring Regatta – Mar 27 – Apr 2 Mr. Virgin Gorda – Apr 8

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Good morning!

I’m a morning person. You’re picturing it now: I get most of my important tasks done before noon; I eat proper breakfast; I wake up without an alarm. While those are all true, I have realized over the years that my particular morning-person-ness is a bit out of the ordinary because I actually enjoy getting out of bed at 5am.

It may sound hard to believe, but truly, being an early riser is the best way to get the most out of island life. Here are some of my favorite things about being a morning person.

1. The roads are quiet. If I’m in the mood for a jog, dawn is the time to do it. There are few, if any, cars on the road just after 5am. At that hour, I’m about as likely to share the road with other morning exercisers as I am to share it with vehicles.

2. As a matter of fact, pretty much everything is quiet. I can sit on my front porch in the heart of Road Town and not see or hear another soul. Likewise, if you fancy a sunrise swim or surf, you won’t be competing for space with many others. If you’re a person who savors solitude, early mornings are a treat.

3. I can map out the day. Without the distractions that abound later in the day, it’s much easier Limin’Times Entertainment Gude

to set goals for myself. It’s the time I use to clear my head and prepare for whatever the day might throw at me.

4. I get things done. Sure, maybe it’s just everyday activities like cleaning out the cat’s box or running a mop around the kitchen, but something about having the whole day in front of me gives me motivation to check things off the to-do list.

5. Sunrise. Whether I’m on the road, hiking a trail or just sitting on the front porch, an island view of sunrise is sure to give me a big dose of gratitude for another day in paradise.

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Love Yourself in 2017 Many of us are searching for true love and put a lot of effort into our romantic relationships, hoping that this person will be the answer to our prayers. Sometimes it works and we experience the magic of love, but other times we are left hurt, broken and angry. We ache for love and fight for love and accept all kinds of things masquerading as love because love is the one thing that all of us want. As we place ourselves into the hands of cupid for 2017, let us make some resolutions: 1. I promise to love myself. Don’t lower your standards just to have someone. No other person’s love can compensate for self-love. Of course someone else can add remarkable passion to your life, but love yourself knowing that you are enough.

2. I’m not going to fight for anyone’s love.

If he is holding on to another woman, let him go. If she constantly compares you with someone else and wants you to be like him, let her go. You don’t need to constantly be physically or emotionally fighting someone else for your partner’s love. If you are not the sole object of their attention, they are not ready for a committed relationship.

3. I won’t fake love. No one is there for your convenience, so unless it is true love, let the person find someone who can give them the kind of devotion they deserve. Using someone for sex, money, status or any other reason besides genuine love is manipulative, and it robs you of the opportunity to experience a heart connection.

4. I will be fair and conscientious in handling conflicts. Love is not about winning at everything but about two persons learning to live harmoniously in spite of their differences. If

you’re constantly bringing up old conflicts, trying to out-argue your partner and holding, then you are not mature enough to handle an adult relationship and you need to recognize that making your partner feel bad will never make the relationship good.

5. I will listen. Pay attention to your partner when they speak and when they act so that you understand the person. People tell you who they are but sometimes we focus too much on who we want them to be. Listen to what makes her happy, listen to what his goals are and give him or her the kind of love that he or she needs and wants, not what you think they should have.

6. I will remember that no one is perfect.

Love is about two imperfect, flawed persons coming together to find happiness. Be gentle with each other, manage your expectations, nurture and protect each other, forgive the little mistakes that your partner makes, and recognize that love is a gift. There are no guarantees in life but with the right person at your side, life can be one heck of a ride.

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By Dean “The Sportsman” Greenaway

My sports wish list Over my 32 years as a sports administrator and 31 as a sports journalist, I’ve observed lots of things in sports. We’ve had growth in some areas and have not progressed very far in others.

As the new year begins to unfold, I’ve penned this wish list with hope that it contributes towards some improvements in key areas.

Athletes make sports and I’d like to see athletes take sports seriously. One’s playing career is only so long and the early promise demonstrated can be short lived for a number of unforeseen reasons. I’d like to see athletes in all our sports using their abilities to better themselves. Concentrate on your education. No one will hire you because you are a good shooter, blocker, scorer, sprinter, jumper, thrower or whatever. Employers want people who can do the work. Additionally, respect and manners go a long way.

I wish to see parents supporting their children more and not just using sports as a babysitting service. Lots of athletes play and their parents and relatives have never seen them play.

Support your own.

It’s my wish that in sports we respect starting times. Too often, teams don’t show up on time ready to play, but instead, stroll in when play should be starting or even later. Look around and see how many fans are in the stands by time your game ends.

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ber of years now, neighborhood sports should still continue at some level. There are more opportunities in sports but fewer people capitalizing on those opportunities. My wish is to see more sports taking place in our communities as in the past and it all starts with grassroots initiatives, particularly in team sports. There’s often a complaint about lack of facilities – but facilities doesn’t create programs. We’ve had a Multi-purpose Sports Complex for 13 years now, but still lack the programs to match it.

Every country in our region has a national stadium. We, on the other hand, have a Recreation Ground. That doesn’t convey that we are at all serious about sports, even though we have athletes doing amazing things locally, regionally and internationally. Being involved in sports as long as I have, it’s one of the more frustrating things to deal with when looking at the state of our facilities. Are we really serious about sports?

Action says otherwise! My wish is to see change.

The importance of meetings cannot be underscored. As an umbrella body with 16 members, I wish to see our BVI Olympic Committee holding quarterly meetings and not just an Annual General Meeting as has been done over the past eight years.

And for all the good or athletes and administrators do under trying circumstances, I wish to see the introduction of a sportsman and sportswoman of the year award! It’s an idea whose time has finally come.

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Daily Sudoku: Tue 10-Jan-2017

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