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Vol. 29, No. 31
The Drifters Live at the Eileene Parsons Auditorium
April 1st at 8pm
ALSO THIS WEEK: BVI Sping Regatta • Fantasea Sundays • Hot Thursdays @ Chill Zone Fiesta Party• Miss Regional Police Pagaent • Anniversary Party • Free-Up Friday
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A Golden Jubilee for Easter Everyone’s favorite springtime Virgin Gorda tradition is back and better than ever for 2017. That’s right, the big weekend for VG Easter Festival is right around the corner on April 15th–17th. As they are celebrating 50 years, the theme this year is “Showcasing the pioneers of Easter Festivity for Virgin Gorda’s Golden Jubilee.” The festival committee is paying tribute to the founders of the event: Mr. Andy Flax, Mr. Rupert Ephraim, Mrs. Rose Gardener, Ms. Bernice Sprauve, the late Mrs. Ivy O’Neal and Mr. Robinson O’Neal. This year’s village, the “Bernice Sprauve Festiville,” is also named for one of the founders. If you’ve been paying attention, you already know the festivities have been going on for a while with shows like Miss Bold & Beautiful and Mr. GQ. The pageantry continues next week with the Prince & Princess Show, which will see four youngsters competing on Sunday, 9th at 7:30pm. Then, the big weekend kicks off on the morning of April 15th with the annual Wahoo Madness Fisherman’s Jamboree. Later in the day, taste the Caribbean at the food fair, and continue the lime
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into the evening at the village with entertainment by Virgin Gorda’s own Sista Joyce, VIBE out of Tortola, Jamaica’s Jah Cure, and St. Thomas natives R. City. On April 16th is the Lion’s Club Easter Egg Hunt at the Walters Recreational Park from 2–5pm. One of the most anticipated events the Wet Fete at St. Thomas Bay (Jetty) is also on that day. Showtime Band of Tortola, and Trinidad’s Queen of Bacchanal Destra are among the village entertainers after the highly anticipated calypso show. Speaking of Calypso, this year’s contest has eight contenders: Falco, Michel Harrigan, Chico B, King Henry, King Paido, Sistah Joyce, Ranking Ijah and Queen Akua. The closing, which is on Monday, 17th begins with the Rise and shine j’ouvert at 4am, followed by the Grand Easter Parade beginning at noon. Village entertainment after the parade includes OMG Band, Asa Banton, and It’s a Secret Band featuring Shereen and Claudette Peters. For persons traveling from Tortola to support the Easter Festival, please contact Speedy’s office for their schedule.
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Reformed Book Hoarder I have always been a reader. Not the type of reader who enjoys the occasional sit with tea and the cat for an hour, mind you. No, I’m the type who, at 10 weeks into 2017, has read about 20 books. In my college days, I had shelves and shelves of books of my own, in addition to memberships at multiple libraries to feed my habit. But with few bookshops, a tiny local library, and an even tinier apartment, I’ve had to adjust drastically. The main thing was to be ruthless about my bookshelf. Parting with some of my beloved favorites was only made tolerable by the way I got rid of them: they went to friends, coworkers, or to the Red Cross shop. Knowing that my novels and nonfiction would be enjoyed by some other reader made it okay that I was parting with them. Today, my bookshelf – just one! – is home to maybe two dozen tomes. Some are sentimental favorites I know I will want to re-read, while others are useful reference books. Fellow die-hard readers have probably already guessed that I also have a couple that have been on the shelf for years that I swear I will get around to reading one of these days. Limin’Times Entertainment Gude
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You might wonder how I squeeze such a high volume of reading into my schedule. Technology helps a lot. Thanks to the internet, I have access to digital versions of almost anything I could want to read, from bestsellers to niche genre books and graphic novels to classic poetry. They get loaded onto my tablet and, since they’re digital files, I don’t feel wasteful when deleting them after I’m done. I think the main way I get so much read, however, is that I do it every day: It’s how I unwind at the end of the day. Since I’m naturally an auditory person, a lot of what I read might be more accurately described as listened to. If you see me walking around town with my headphones in, the chances are good that it’s an audiobook, not music, that I’m listening to as I go. If you’re so inclined, I can’t recommend audiobooks enough. Being able to read while doing mundane tasks like laundry, cleaning the house, or sitting in traffic not only makes the task pass more pleasantly, it also gives me the sense that I’m a multi-tasking superhero. And of course, it’s nice not to have to drown in paperbacks to maintain my two-books-a-week habit.
Spring Regatta If you haven’t visited the Spring Regatta Village at Nanny Cay yet, don’t worry, it’s not too late. The fun continues this weekend with a Mount Gay Welcome Party on Thursday, 30th featuring Final Faze; Killifire fire dancers on Friday, 31st; a swimwear showcase Saturday, 1st; and the Absolut closing party featuring Chef Al and the Hot Sauce band Sunday, 2nd.
is by D General Selecta Taz and St. Thomas’ DJ Avalanche. Admission is $10 until 1am, more later.
Authority & Poise Policewomen from around the Caribbean are ready to compete in the Miss Regional Police Pageant Saturday, 1st at Sir Rupert Briercliffe Hall at 7:30pm. Constable Joevern Webb will represent the BVI, and compete against policewomen from Antigua, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & The Grenadines, and Trinidad. Tickets cost $20 in advance, or $25 at the door, or $15 for kids under 15.
Hot Thursday
Happy hour heats up at the Myett’s Chill Zone in the Tortola Pier Park Thursday, 30th. The fun begins at 5pm with after-work drink specials The Drifters like $3 Hennessy shots, $5 pinot grigio and $5 Want to relive a magic moment you had under Cruzan confusion cocktails, plus a special perthe boardwalk the night your sweetheart saved formance by Purafire fire dancers Kiki and Neil at the last dance for you? You can on Saturday, 1st at 7:30. 8pm, when R&B and Motown favorites The Drifters perform at HLSCC as part of the college’s PerformInter-VI Jam ing Arts Series. Admission is $60, or $80 for VIP, Five Star Promotions is celebrating their anand you can buy tickets at CCT, Sunny Caribbee or niversary this Friday, 31st with a party at Island Bella Blooms. Sizzle featuring DJ Mac Milli, VIBE, and the USVI’s Kylo & Stylee Band. There will be free jello shots Fantasea Sundays all night and a professional photographer. Get April 2nd brings another Fantasea Sunday advance tickets for $25 at Hazem’s Beauty Supjam to the Duff Bottom hotspot. This time it’s the ply or pay more at the door. horserace after-party featuring performances by Relentless and Xtreme Band. Action starts at 5pm Free-Up Friday and admission is free. Start your weekend off right at Fantasea in Duff’s Bottom’s Free Up Friday party. With free Fiesta Party admission and performances by DJ Wiz and Final No need to knock at Thelma’s Hideout in Virgin Faze Band, the action starts at 5pm. Gorda, where there’s a Rock & Come In Fiesta Party Saturday, 1st from 10pm until late. Entertainment Cont. on page 10 7
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THURSDAY MAR 30 ROAD TOWN
Cane Garden Bay
PIER PARK — Myett’s “Chill Zone” Hot Happy Hour 5–7 Fire Dancing Show 7:30. Fireball Shot Specials PIER PARK – “Aromas Cigar & Martini Bar” Thirsty Thursdays w/ Drink Specials for Ladies ALL NIGHT, Live DJ from 9pm NANNY CAY REGATTA VILLAGE – Maritime Heritage Day. Please see ad on page 4 for full schedule
Myett’s Garden & Grill Myett’s Garden Inn Myett’s Sea Spa & Hair Salon Olivia’s Corner Store 284•495•9649 www.myetts.com thebeatgoeson@myetts.com
PIER PARK – “Aromas Cigar & Martini Bar” Endless Mimosas & Bloody Marys $20.00 from noon – 5pm
QUITO’S – Open 4pm. Happy Hour/Marcus Mark 5–7pm & Dinner from 8pm Third Dimension. Open Upstairs @Quito’s from 6pm
SiR RUPERT BRIERCLIFFE HALL – Miss Regional Police Pageant 7:30pm
PIER PARK — Myett’s “Chill Zone” TGIF Party with DJ Fuego 5pm until. PIER PARK — “Aromas Cigar & Martini Bar” Corporate Happy Hour form 5pm. Drink Specials all night, DJ from 9pm
DUFF BOTTOM FANTASEA BAR – Free–Up Friday w/DJ Wiz & Final Faze Band from 5pm until
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SATURDAY - APR 1 ROAD TOWN
MYETT’S – ‘No Ship Day’. Open 8am–11pm. Happy Hour 5-7pm w/ Candy Man. Dab That Tune @ 7pm
ISLAND SIZZLE – 5 Star Promotions Anniversary Party 11pm until
Open daily Bar Bites & Drinks Specialty Nights TGIF Parties Fri. 5pm 284•441•9649 Facebook: Chill Zone BVI
QUITO’S – Open 10am. Lunch w/Oren Hodge. Happy Hour 5-7pm Third Dimension & Dinner from 8pm The Edge. Open Upstairs @Quito’s from 6pm
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ROAD TOWN
Waterfront Bar Tortola Pier Park
MYETT’S — Open 8am-11pm. Happy Hour 5-7pm w/Marlon “Pan Jazz,” Jalena @ 7pm
PIER PARK — Myett’s “Chill Zone” 2 for 1 personal Pizzas, home-made sangria
FRIDAY MAR 31
Chill Zone
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NANNY CAY REGATTA VILLAGE – Please see ad on page 4 for full schedule
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NANNY CAY REGATTA VILLAGE – Please see ad on page 4 for full schedule PARAQUITA BAY HLSCC – Eileene Parsons Auditorium – The Drifters @ 8pm CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — Open 8am-11pm. Happy hour 5–7pm w/Marcus Mark. Evolution Band w/Limbo Dance Contest @ 7pm QUITO’S – Open 4pm. Happy Hour & Dinner w/Too Smooth. Complimentary Green Flash Shot at Sunset. Open Upstairs @ Quito’s from 6pm VIRGIN GORDA THELMA’S HIDE-OUT – Rock & Come Een w/ D General Selecta Taz & DJ Avalanche 10pm until
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UPCOMING EVENTS
ROAD TOWN PIER PARK — Myett’s “Chill Zone” Closed PIER PARK — “Aromas Cigar & Martini Bar” Sunday Fun Day $3 Beers, $5 Hennessey, Drink Specials from 4pm NANNY CAY REGATTA VILLAGE – Please see ad on page 4 for full schedule CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — ‘No Ship Day’ Special Spring Brunch. Akim 12–2pm & Marcus Mark @ 7pm QUITO’S – Open 10am. Pan Man Jazz for Dinner from 8pm. Special – Happy Hour $2 beers MONDAY - APR 3 ROAD TOWN PIER PARK — Myett’s “Chill Zone” Margarita Monday! 2 for 1 Specialty Margaritas. PIER PARK — “Aromas Cigar & Martini Bar” Martini Mondays $6 Martinis ALL NIGHT CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — 2 for 1 Margaritas & Mexican Munchies @ Happy Hour 5–7pm. Al ‘The Singing Chef ’ @ 7 QUITO’S – Open 4pm. Happy Hour w/ Caave Stoutt 5–7pm. Open Upstairs @Quito’s from 6pm TUESDAY - APR 4 ROAD TOWN PIER PARK — Myett’s “Chill Zone” 2 for 1 personal Pizzas, home-made sangria
PIER PARK — “Aromas Cigar & Martini Bar” Taco Tuesdays – $2 Tacos, $3 Corona, $4 Margaritas ALL NIGHT CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — Happy Hour 5–7pm w/Candy Man QUITO’S – Open 10am. Lunch 12–2:30pm w/Marcus Mark. Happy Hour 5-7pm w/Marcus Mark & Dinner from 8pm w/ Quito Solo WEDNESDAY - APR 5 ROAD TOWN PIER PARK — Myett’s “Chill Zone” Roti Wednesday. Delicious fresh made rotis. Dab Dat Tune (Prizes & Drink Specials) @7pm PIER PARK — “Aromas Cigar & Martini Bar” Wine down Wednesdays 1/2 off House Wines ALL NIGHT
Prince & Princess (VG) – Apr 9 Fantasea Sundays –9 Good Friday – Apr 14
Underwater Easter Egg Hunt & Sand Castle Building – Apr 16
CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — Open 8am-11pm. Sunset happy hour 5-7pm w/ Caave (3D Band) @ 7pm
Easter Monday
QUITO’S – Open 10am. Happy Hour 5–7pm Quito Solo & Dinner from 8pm Too Smooth. Open Upstairs @Quito’s from 6pm
Black & White Thang – May 6
ISLAND LAST RESORT Happy Hour 3-7pm, Garden games all afternoon. Crab races @ 5 & 6pm. Kiki & Neil Fire Show @ 7:30, live music from 8pm
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School’s Out For Easter Not sure where to send your child over the upcoming Easter holiday break? There are plenty of fun and educational camp options around the BVI, but be sure to sign up early, as the best camps will fill up fast! • Reading Recovery Camp: For grades K-6 and runs from 9am-noon April 3-13 at Literacy Ladder in Free Bottom. Cost is $95. Call 443-4314. • YEP’s Living In Color: For ages 8-13 and runs from 8:30am-3:30pm April 3-13 at the Youth Empowerment Project in East End. Free. Call 4952010. • Write to Read’s “Eggs-perts:” For ages 5-16 and runs April 3-13 from 9am-3pm at Write to Read on Main Street. Cost is $200. Call 441-5592.
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• Connect World Kids Easter Daycamp: Runs from April 3-13 from 9am-3pm (pick-up by 5pm) at Connect World Internet Café in Lower Estate. Cost is $75. Call 443-1519. • Motions Studio’s 2 Weeks of Sun & Fun: Runs from April 3-14. Call 542-0554. • Smart Mart Tutorial Academy’s Easter Camp: For grades K-6, runs 8:30am-4:30pm from April 3-13 at Smart Mart in Lower Estate. Cost is $85. Call 494-8420. • BVI Yacht Club Sailing Camps: For swimmers 8 and older. Runs from April 10-13 and April 18-21 from 9am-4pm at Nanny Cay. Cost is $50 per day (discounts for yacht club members). Call 4943286.
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Need help with my Daughter Dear Koren, My husband and I have 2 children. About a year ago, the younger one started getting out of control. At first, we thought it was just a phase. I think my husband spoiled her but he does not see his contribution to the problem. She likes her own way and is selfish when she’s around other children. I am trying my best to raise good children but I never had so many problems my son. How do I get her to learn how to behave before she turns into an out-of-control teen? I’m really concerned. – Mother Dear mom, I understand why you’re worried. You feel like you’ve done the best you could, yet your child is not who you think she should be. Yes, Dad spoiled her by allowing her to have her own way with no consequences for negative behavior, that could account for some problems now. Looking at the big picture, however, a child’s behavior is shaped by many things: genes play an important role, as does diet, and even the way she is disciplined. For example, she may feel you only give her attention when she does something bad. Young children need attention, love, discipline, fairness and consistency. Their development is so varied that she might be physically 6, but emotionally not quite there. Remember, too, that all children are different. Your daughter won’t automatically be like your son because they were raised in the same home. Here are a few tips on dealing with your daughter. • Love her unconditionally. Never withdraw love or care as a punishment. Your love and acceptance helps her feel safe and secure. She’ll
live up to your expectations when you demonstrate that she’s worthy of your love no matter what. • Set rules together. Have family meetings, and have the kids identify some ways they can be rewarded or punished. That way, when the consequences come, they can see the fairness in it. • Discipline her appropriately. Beating when in anger is not the best approach. Reward her when she says or does something positive and use appropriate punishment when she acts out. Explain to her why she’s being punished and remind her of the rules she helped create. • Listen to her. Give her equal time as her brother so you hear how she feels. Little people have maturing brains and they have feelings and opinions too. When they feel ignored, they will find other ways to get your attention. • Observe her behavior with others and outside of the home. Ask her teachers at school how she behaves and watch how she relates to others. That will give you some insight if her behavior is just directed at family or if it is just her general attitude. • Model good behavior. The way you and your husband speak and act makes a huge difference. Children do what they see repeatedly. No amount of telling her how to act can make up for the example she sees in you. In general, don’t allow your reaction to be dictated by your child. Minimize your anxiety and frustration in front of her, because she’s looking to you for stability. Even if you vent behind closed doors, be loving and calm when you speak to her. Remember, your child is learning valuable lessons from you. 11
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By Dean “The Sportsman” Greenaway
Saluting Inter-Primary Winners Creque had 20 points for the Alexandrina Maduro PriU9 Girls Division title. mary School, led by overall Isabella Morris’ Malaki winner K’Zariah Harrigan, Smith won all his events to reclaimed the B Division claim the 13+ Boys Division crown, its first since 2013, crown with 30 points. Shakari while Althea Scatliffe Primary Maduro of Alexandrina MaSchool continued its A Dividuro, was the U13 class winsion dominance at the A. O. Shirley Grounds during the 2017 Inter-Primary ner with 24, while Robinson O’Neal Memorial School’s Sean Samuel won all his events for the Schools Track and Field Championship. Alexandrina Maduro’s athletes won three of U11 Boys title with 30. T’Sean Smith of Lenora eight division titles on offer after having entered Delville earned 26 points to win the U9 Division. Isabella Morris’ Malakai Smith and Robinson the competition in fourth place in the March 8 pre-events. The team amassed 304 points for the O’Neal Memorial School’s Sean Samuel, were the overall winners besides Harrigan, with 30 points victory. Leonora Delville was second place with 268 each. As usual, Althea Scatiffe—the territory’s points, while pre-events leader Ivan Dawson finished third with 257. Virgin Gorda’s Robinson largest school which has never lost since it was O’Neal Memorial scored 205 for fourth place; Isa- formed in 1983, dominated the A Division compebella Morris placed fifth with 190; Jost Van Dyke tition with 433 points. The battle was to see who was sixth with 162; First Impression seventh with among the other seven teams could claim second 154; God’s Corner Stone eighth with 107; Pelican place. Willard Wheatley had its best showing in Gate ninth with 99; Claudia Creque tenth with 94; while Cedar International School rounded out the years, placing second with 311 points. Joyce Samuel, new to the A Division this year, edged competition with 60 points. In the girls’ division championships, Harrigan out Ebenezer Thomas for third place by a point, secured the 13+ with 28 points, two better than 273-272. Francis Lettsome came in fifth place Leonora Delville’s Erieana Bobb’s 24. D’Naesia with 267; St. Georges sixth with 228; Bregado Springette of Alexandrina Maduro gave them Flax had 202 and Enis Adams rounded out the their second of the four division titles, winning division with 193. Althea Scatliffe’s Nickelia Drummond, won the U13 Girls class with 26 points, while Leonora Delville’s Natalia Drayton claimed the U11 Girls the 13+ Girls Division with 30 points. Division with 26 points, two better than Jost Van Dyke’s Laila Penn. Shyann Tomlinson of Claudia Read the rest of this article on our website limintimes.com Limin’Times Entertainment Gude
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