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Vol. 30, No. 30 | Nov 1 – Nov 7, 2018

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DJ Unruly The Virgin Islands and Atlanta, Georgia have long had a strong connection. We caught up with one of our own who’s currently living there: Nicholas Phillip. Also known as Big6 or the grandson of Hon. Eileene Parsons in his community, he was born and raised in the Virgin Islands and currently sharing island sounds as DJ Unruly.

He recalls he was at a local basketball game and was asked by an organizer to entertain the crowd and keep the games lively. From the success of that night DJ Unruly was born. He immediately started downloading different DJ apps to teach himself what it takes to be a DJ. “I found myself falling in love with the whole thing and that’s where it began for me,” DJ Unruly said.

It’s been a year of entertaining now and DJ Unruly says he is enjoying everything about it.

When he’s not being DJ Unruly, Nicholas is a father of two beautiful girls. He recently moved with his family to Atlanta and said that he’s working towards his goals and dreams, which include getting his name out there so the public can learn who he is, and taking his art on the air as a radio DJ in Atlanta.

Recently, DJ Unruly had the pleasure of DJing for Atlanta artist Lil Drip and also for one of the founders of Xclusive Fridays which is held the last Friday Limin’Times Entertainment Guide

of every other month. So far in his journey he has met some awesome people including DJ NePu, who has helped him along the way.

“One thing love about Atlanta is the rich culture of music. It’s amazing to see how talented and how versatile these artists are, and so willing give advice and testimonies about the struggles they went through coming up within the industry,” he said.

“Overall, I can say it’s been amazing.”

He views himself as an ambassador for the Virgin Islands and makes sure to rep the VI whereever he goes.

If you’re ever in Atlanta, you can catch DJ Unruly doing Jam Sessions every Monday night at Pal’s Lounge on 254 Auburn Avenue.

He also invites the BVI massive to keep up with DJ Unruly on social media. Find him on Instagram @ unrulysoundz, Snapchat @DJUNRULY and Facebook @Nicholas Phillip (DJUNRULY). For bookings please email djunruly.12@gmail.com or call (678) 373- 5340.

DJ Unruly would like to give a shout out to the following for giving him the opportunity to entertain at their establishment before he migrated from the BVI; Gunz & Chicken Bar, Mulligans, Matcha Bar & Grill and Trellis Bay Market Bar & Grill.

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Diabetes Awareness Month November is Diabetes Awareness Month and the BVI Diabetes Association invites 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.

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.

Thankfully, although the disease is quite serious, it can be detected with a simple blood sugar 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 kick-off this Sunday with a church service at Sea Cows Bay Methodist Church.

The Elton Georges Run/Walk follows on November 10th beginning at 5am and will go from the Queen Elizabeth II Park to the Ebenezer Thomas Primary School and back. Registration for the run/walk is $25 and includes a t-shirt. You can register by contacting 494-4125 or bvidiabetes@gmail.com. If you’d like to support the organization without participating in the walk, you can also purchase the shirt for $20.

On the 14th, it’s World Diabetes Day and the public is encouraged to wear blue in support of persons who are diabetic. Also on this day, there will be a donation drive at RTW Pasea and a Health Fair at Peebles Hospital.

Activities will conclude with a gala honoring the late Elton Georges on the 24th at Maria’s by the Sea.

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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The talent, technical know-how and creativity of the BVI’s students is on full display online right now. In case you missed the memo, the Ministry of Education and Culture invited students to create a 2-minute video as part of Anti-Bullying Week which was Oct 15-19. It’s too late now to vote on a winner, but if you ask me all the entries are worth watching.

Alexandrina Maduro students took the question of what makes a person become a bully to heart, offering some possible ideas as well as a dramatization of bullying. The kids at Francis Lettsome Primary (that’s their winning poster pictured above) chose to model some respectful behaviors like apologizing, letting everyone in the conversation have a turn to talk, and compromising. Ebeneezer Thomas students showed how bullying often goes in cycles of retaliation, which doesn’t solve problems. Over at the Claudia Creque Educational Centre, primary schoolers based their entry on a true story of helping a student overcome bullying by creating a culture among students that “chooses respect.”

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Secondary students definitely brought their A-game to their video entries. The Elmore Stoutt High School students killed it with graphics, multiple settings and scenes and sophisticated editing. I loved seeing their take on how many people play a role in allowing bullying behavior to flourish, and their choice to present those doing the bullying as fellow students who need some guidance. Another entry from the school effectively showed how simply reaching out to a struggling fellow student can help reduce bullying.

The students at Virgin Islands Technical School used music and poetry to hammer home the emotional devastation that bullied kids often feel, plus they did their research, incorporating statistics about bullying and its impact.

The Claudia Creque secondary students used polished theme music and title cards in their entry, and I really appreciated seeing them show how bullying, like so much these days, happens social media.

Congratulations to the winners, and if you want to see the entries for yourself, check them out at Facebook. com/bvigovernment.

All White Affair

will be provided by Nu Vybes, Showtime Band, DJ Marz and DJ Carly Cartel. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door.

27th Anniversary Party

Taste of Tortola

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On Saturday, come out to Taste of BVI: Tortola at Queen Elizabeth II Park from 6pm-midnight. Taste great samples from amazing local chefs and plus visiting international chefs from St. Croix and New York.

Entry is free, and each sampler will cost $3. There will also be a cash bar and live entertainment. For more information, please visit www.bvifoodfete.com.

WHITE AFFAIR Nov. 1 White Party

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Profile Band

Vybez & Chill from 7-11pm

On Friday catch Carly Cartel at Trellis Bay Market Bar & Grill’s “Vybes & Chill” from 6-10pm. Their full per Complimentary Champagne at 9 person menu will be available plus you can get grilled lob► Lobster ► Beef Kebabs ► Steak ► BBQ Ribs Buffet includes RedDinner Rock Restaurant & Bar is celebrating their ster or steak, or try their lobster and shrimp pasta ► Jerk Chicken ► Pig Roast Salad station, BBQ station ► Green Salad Sides station 27th and Anniversary with►► Rice an& Beans All White Affair today on special. Enjoy prizes and giveaways all night. To Vegetables ► Baked Potatoes ►Mashed Potatoes ► Shrimp Kebabs (Thursday) from 7–11pm. Dinner is buffet style and place orders, please call 495-1421. it’s $45 per person. Live music by Profile Band from 7pm.

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One-time go round Buffet 6 - 9:30pm

After Math

Geico’s Sports Bar and Club is having a Halloween After Math Party on Friday with DJ Kuga. Doors The BVI Cancer Society is celebrating their 20th open at 9pm.

Anniversary with a Gala Buffet Dinner on Saturday at the Mariner Inn & Restaurant 6:30pm. The Gala will also honor the society’s Founding Members. Tickets Power Ministries International presents The are $75 and can be purchased by calling 499-0022 Gathering 2018 from Today (Thursday) – Sunday on or 441-0023. Dress code is elegant. the Festival Village Grounds. Services begins nightly

Gala

The Gathering

at 7pm and will feature appearances by Psalmist Kay-Linda Richardson, Minister Diane Bolton-Lewis, Ultra Promotions presents Rock N Come Een on Gabriella Denae, Pastor Bernadette DeWeever, EvanSaturday, 9pm at Pancake Paradise. Entertainment

Rock N Come Een

Roundup Cont. on page 10

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Vol. 30, 30 / Nov 1 - Nov 7, 2018

UPCOMING EVENT

All Black Silent Party – Nov 16 Limin’Times Entertainment Guide

THURSDAY – NOV 1 ROAD TOWN PIER PARK – Myett’s “Chill Zone” Thirsty Thursday $3 beers, Happy Hour 5-7pm FESTIVAL GROUND – The Gathering 2018 7pm EAST END RED ROCK – International Pasta Night 5pm EMILE’S – Happy Hour 3-5pm CANE GARDEN BAY PARADISE CLUB – Open 3pmmidnight or until. Drink specials and dinner from 8:30pm FRIDAY – NOV 2 ROAD TOWN PIER PARK – Myett’s “Chill Zone” TGIF Party. Happy Hour 5-7pm MARCHE – Turbo Sounds 7pm LYNDON BAR – Turbo Sounds 5pm until FESTIVAL GROUND – The Gathering 2018 7pm EAST END RED ROCK – Pub Night. Cracked conch, half-price pizzas, $5 wings, $5 goat water, $3 mixed drinks & live music EMILE’S – Happy Hour 3-5pm GEICO’S SPORTS BAR – Halloween Aftermath Party w/DJ Kuga 9pm CANE GARDEN BAY 8

PARADISE CLUB – Open 11am until.

Lunch or dinner on the beach TRELLIS BAY TRELLIS BAY MARKET – “Vybez & Chill BBQ Night” Live music w/DJ Carly Cartel. Grill – Full menu w/ grill lobster, steak & shrimp and lobster pasta SATURDAY – NOV 3 ROAD TOWN PIER PARK – Myett’s “Chill Zone” Happy Hour 5-7pm MARINER INN & RESTAURANT – BVI Cancer Society Gala Buffet Dinner PANCAKE PARADISE – Rock N Come Een 9pm QUEEN ELIZABETH II PARK – Taste of Tortola 6pm FESTIVAL GROUND – The Gathering 2018 7pm THE WATERING HOLE – Halloween meets the day of the dead party 6pm until JOHNSON GHUT – BVI Humane Society Family Fun Day 1pm CANE GARDEN BAY PARADISE CLUB – Open 11am until.

Lunch or dinner on the beach MYETT’S – Beach Bar opens from noon WEST END

UPCOMING EVENTS LITTLE APPLE BAY – Sebastian’s Hotel & Seaside Grille Restaurant opens 8am-9pm. Happy Hour 3-6pm EAST END EMILE’S – Movie Night 6pm TRELLIS BAY TRELLIS BAY MARKET – “BBQ Night” 11am-10pm drink specials.

Pizza Saturdays SUNDAY – NOV 4 ROAD TOWN FESTIVAL GROUND – The Gathering 2018 7pm CANE GARDEN BAY PARADISE CLUB – Open 11am until.

Lunch or dinner on the beach.

MYETT’S – Beach Bar opens from noon EAST END EMILE’S – BBQ Dinner RED ROCK – Sparkling Brunch 9am5pm TRELLIS BAY TRELLIS BAY MARKET – Serving lunch & dinner from noon–8pm.

Menu: Conch fritters, Lobster & Shrimp pasta & wraps MONDAY - NOV 5 EAST END EMILE’S – Mexican Night. Margarita, Tequila & Corona specials plus Mexican food from 4-8pm

CANE GARDEN BAY PARADISE CLUB – Open 3pm–midnight or until. Drink specials and dinner on the beach TUESDAY – NOV 6 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 PARADISE CLUB – Open 3pm–midnight or until. Drink specials and dinner on the beach WEDNESDAY – NOV 7 ROAD TOWN PIER PARK – Myett’s “Chill Zone” Wacky Wednesday with Bushwacker specials 5-7pm CANE GARDEN BAY PARADISE CLUB – Open 3pmmidnight or until. Drink specials and dinner on the beach EAST END EMILE’S – Paint & Sip party group painting class 4-6pm. Call 441-4110 to reserve your space

Construction & Damage Clothing Affair – Nov 16 Jost Pork Festival – Nov 11 All Black Silent Party – Nov 16 Round Tortola Race – Nov 17 Pure All White 4 – Nov 17 Farmers Market – Nov 17 Full Moon Party – Nov 23 Young Marx – Nov 24 Lobster Fest – Nov 24-25 Naughty or Nice Bash – Dec 15

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gelist Delma Panthier, Pastor Tony DeWeever and hosted by Prophet Anna Robles. Come out and receive the fire at The Revival Experience.

Halloween On Saturday, The Watering Hole is having a Halloween Meets The Day of the Dead themed costume party. Entertainment will be provided by The Hot Sauce Band, Al Broderick and DJ Fuego. Food will be served from 6pm and $40 can gets you all the house drinks you’d like from the outside bar from 6:30–10:30pm.

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For the Pups Whether you’re a curious first-timer or a longtime supporter, animal lovers of all stripes are invited to check out the recently renovated BVI Humane Society Animal Shelter this weekend at their Open House/Volunteer Day. The fun begins at 1pm on Saturday and includes a bounce house for the kids, BBQ on the grill, a pet adoption drive and plenty of opportunities to lend a hand.

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Light, Camera, Action; Part 2 Chapter 14: Behind the Scenes

Kevin I was sitting sitting at my desk contemplating whether tonight is the night I should pay Jazz a visit. It’s been eight months since I’d last been with her. I’ve been on a “good husband” kick so the wife hasn’t been nearly as suspicious of me as she should be.

I made arrangements for a car to pick me up at the office. I knew Mike across the hall was working late to close a file so I paid him a visit on my way out.

“Hey Mike, I’m heading out to come back in a few. If you leave before I do, don’t turn off my desk lamp,” I said. Mike and I used to be close, but we’d fallen out over a chick that was neither one of ours.

Once the Uber pulled into Jazz’s drive way, I got out on the side that would hide me from any passersby. I instructed the driver wait until I was at the door before he backed out. You can tell when someone is comfortable in a rich neighborhood - Jazz didn’t bother asking who it was when I knocked, she just opened the door.

Jazz I was just heading upstairs when I heard someone knocking on my door. I was shocked to see the dog himself standing there. I had heard from him now and again over the last few months, but we’d never made any plans to meet. I looked at him from head to toe before I slammed the door.

“Not tonight Satan,” I thought to myself as I put on my alarm, turned off the main lights, then headed Limin’Times Entertainment Guide

straight upstairs.

Pierre I’ve been spending a lot of my free time lately with Bella getting to know her history. I’m still not sure if I want to get back together, but it’s safe to say we are genuinely friends and I understand why she kept her secret hidden.

I made an appointment to see the doctor that I met that dreadful day in the hospital. We were scheduled to meet in a few hours and the palms of my hands were sweeting because of nervousness.

If I was going to continue things with Bella, I felt I should have a proper education on the matter, which I wasn’t sure I could get from what she told me.

Sitting in the waiting area of the hospital, I pretended to read a magazine so no one would talk to me. Not knowing the original sex of the people around me made me uncomfortable, and this was one of the reasons why I wanted to see a professional. I was paranoid to the point that I was watching everyone differently.

Once I told the doctor why I was there, she gave me some informational pamphlets and a number to call. I called the number before I’d left the parking lot. It was a support group for persons dating transgender persons.

I wasn’t sure exactly what I’d be getting into, but I figured the best way to find out was to go, so I signed up for the session set for that Thursday.

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Ocean’s Eight If you watch a lot of movies or television, you know the heist flick.

Your main character is a likable con-artist and the mastermind behind a twisty plot to steal an unthinkably huge quantity of cash. The story starts with assembling a sprawling set of specialized crooks or technicians to get around the likewise unthinkable level of security, and then continues with 90-120 minutes of tension as you wait to see whether your anti-heroes can really pull it off.

After the incredible commercial success of Ocean’s Eleven, and the relative predictability of its sequels, you may wonder, did we really need Ocean’s Eight? There’s a line about this in the movie: “Somewhere out there, there’s an eight-year-old girl in bed dreaming of being a criminal. Do this for her.”

The line is played for laughs, but there’s a grain of truth, too: If a boy can dream of pulling off a heist worth millions, why shouldn’t a girl?

Sandra Bullock leads the cast as Debbie, sister to Danny Ocean. She has her eyes on a necklace so fancy it hasn’t left the Cartier vault in the last 50 years. Debbie’s plan is to infiltrate “fashion’s night out,” the ultra-exclusive Met Gala, to get her hands on them. To that end, Debbie recruits her bestie, a reformed con-artist (Cate Blanchett), a jeweler (Mindy Kaling), a fashion designer (Helena Bonham 13

Carter), a pickpocket (Awkwafina), a hacker (Rihanna), a soccer mom who fences stolen goods (Sarah Paulson), and an unwitting Hollywood star (Anne Hathaway).

With so many characters on screen, I did not learn most of their names, but it wasn’t because of the acting. I genuinely enjoyed seeing so many different personalities and looks. The writers also get props for not shoehorning in a lot of dialogue about sisterhood being powerful, it just plays out as a bunch of women who happen to be the best at their chosen game.

As the plan comes together, it’s good fun to watch the glamour of the Met Gala, which is shot complete with cameos from personalities we might associate with the ultimate red carpet affair including Anna Wintour, Heidi Klum, Serena Williams, Katie Holmes and Zac Posen. All the main players also exit the ball in high style topped off with gorgeous diamonds, the broken down components of the showstopper they’ve swiped.

But after the ball, the folks at Cartier realize what they’ve got back is not the real thing and they call in an expert investigator. Have the women really pulled off the heist, or is it a waiting game until they get caught?

Ocean’s Eight is available on Amazon, iTunes and other streaming services.

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Cullimore Keeping Tour de Tortola Alive While the BVI Cycling Federation hasn’t put on any formal events for the past few years, die-hard cyclist and former Cycling Federation president Jim Cullimore refuses to let go of his favorite cycling event, the Tour de Tortola.

“It’s an annual race,” said Cullimore, who has done it 20 times and was joined this weekend by Philippe Leroy, Laurens Block and Dennis Veroza in circumnavigating the island, starting on Beef Island.

“We missed a year because of the storm. Most other events have continued and they’ve tried to put their programs together to continue. Cycling has been difficult because people have been repairing houses, people lost bikes, the roads haven’t been that good so I thought it was good to make a more and the tour was a good start.”

Why was it important for him to continue doing the Tour de Tortola?

“Because I’m going to be the first 80-year old to complete it,” Cullimore said. “I’m 70 next year, and who says I have to stop?”

Cullimore said it’s his passion for the sport that keeps him going.

“But it’s fit absorbing,” he said. “You’re not just exercising legs but your whole body on a bike

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without the stress of pounding on pavements and roads.”

When asked where he’d like to see BVI cycling, which in its heyday had monthly races and hosted the 2006 Caribbean Cycling Championships, Cullimore said that like other sporting organizations the executives are volunteers, but most people feel that cycling is too much effort.

“They don’t see where we can take our cycling,” he said. “In the past, we have been to Peter Island, Virgin Gorda, Anegada and Jost Van Dyke and we can take cycling to all the different destinations, so, it not like rugby, cricket of football that has to be played in one place with a team of people. Here, you’re just an individual.”

With several stops along the route, the quartet completed Sunday’s tour in 4 hours and 23 minutes.

Cullimore, whose best is 3 hours and 07 minutes, had wanted to break four hours, but he felt the time spent interacting with folks along the way was time well spent.

“The reception was great as several people asked us if cycling was back,” he noted. “Without the many stops, we would have been under four hours, but getting the response we did from people was well worth it.”

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How to win: The object is to insert numbers in the boxes to satisfy only one condition: each row, column and 3x3 box must contain the digits 1 through 9 exactly once.

It’s harder than it sounds!

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