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Now in it’s 28th Year!

July 14 – 20 , 2016

Vol. 28, No. 46

Your Free Guide To our island’s Happenings

ALBUM RELEASE

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Saturday, July 16th

Also This Week: Showtime CD Release • Soca Turnup • Summer Sizzle • Don Clayton

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This Week’s Feature Story By Jane Bakewell

Happy Blues @ Myett’s The Caribbean seems to have a Siren’s pull on country rock musicians. Southern-boy legends like Jimmy Buffet and Kenny Chesney have strong ties to the islands, and have left their musical imprint here.

One more county singer is making his debut here this week, “Happy Blues” guitarist and songwriter, Don Clayton will be performing at Myett’s on Friday, July 15th.

Clayton brings his unique style of R&B that combines emotional songs with an uplifting twist. His music has themes about family, love, life and humor. “There are many stories to be told,” says Don, “and if done right, songwriting can touch and exhilarate people. No matter how sad a story may be, I still like to wind up my songs with a message of hope and light,” he expressed.

Clayton started out in Alabama as a child experimenting with harmonica, then moved on in his teens to guitar and piano. He was influenced by many musical trends of the 60s and 70s from rock to Motown and country ballads.

He began his first performing gigs in bars playing with blues and southern rock bands. In 1979 Don

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moved to Asheville, North Carolina, where the influence of the Smokey Mountains and bluegrass music influenced his sound.

Don’s forays into the Caribbean came about because of the hospitality business he started fifteen years ago, called Festiva Resorts, which also comprises Festiva Sailing Vacations with a base on the Tortola. The catamaran, “Lady Alexandra,” (named after his wife and musical muse) can be spotted sailing the BVI waters.

Recently, Clayton released his music video, “Lucky Man,” filmed in St. Martin and his fourth music video, “Sailing” also filmed there, is due to be released later this month. The fusion of island sounds including reggae have formed a new style that Don now likes to call Caribbean Country or “Cabco.” Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be at Myett’s on Friday, and be the first to hear the country rock star’s debut in the BVI. It is sure to be a foot-stomping upbeat night. His latest music videos can be heard on his website www.donclaytonsongs.com

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SPOTLIGHT

This Week’s Story by By Laura Thomas

Relentless the New Band at Festival Relentless Band, which was formed in September of 2015, will be bringing their singular sound to Festival this year. Young ambitious and persistent, the band members were brought together by their high passion for music in the Virgin Islands.

The Band has “gelled” ever since. Describing their sound as a combination of modern R&B, hip hop with a calypso/soca twist, the band consists of six talented musicians, three managerial members and an engineering team.

One of the newest bands on the local music scene, the band features lead singers Jahleel Howe, and Ivan Leonard Jr.; bass guitarist Rennie Phillip; drummer, Brandon Andrews and Keyboardist, Ryan Allen. Working behind the scenes is music programmer/producer Christian Santana, manager Marvin Williams, public relations manager, Bria Smith, and the production/engi-

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neering team consisting of Kevin Sweeney and Roshan Meade.

With the goal of promoting the BVI, Relentless is currently in the studio working on new music, some of which will feature local singers along with some international artists. The band’s current singles are Tonight a slow groovy song, which was produced by AG Studios out of St. Thomas, and VI Link UP, which was produced by Relentless, Malik Brats and Simon Gust Lettsome.

A few of the band’s scheduled appearances are Friday’s Aftermath at The Vault located in Long Bush (alongside OMG and Pep Dawg) and Summer Splash 2016. Also on the calendar are a host of Festival events including Road Town J’ouvert, Festival Village and the August Monday parade.

You can stay up to date with Relentless via their Facebook page, Soundcloud, or contact them at Relentlessbandvi@gmail.com.

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Roundup

By Laura Thomas

Feel the V.I.B.E The first VI Band to use branding and marketing to promote itself, V.I.B.E will be having its Album Release Party this Saturday, July 16th.

With many hit singles under its belt, V.I.B.E currently holds the Road March crown and is intent on reclaiming it again this year.

This year’s album entitled “LIVE” will be launched at the release party for a one night only special price of $15.00.

Cloud 5, Lady Mix, Ah Milli Sounds, Empress Ruth, DJ Dre, BDJ, Revelation Da Royal and Stone love are also on the release party line-up. The event is at UP’s Cineplex and tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door and $65 VIP. Ticket outlets are Body Glam and JBY Fashion on Tortola and Cole 2 Soul in St. Thomas. Doors open at 10pm.

Showtime Album Release Showtime Band, which is celebrating 17 years in the business and is always striving for excellence, will have their CD release Party at Myett’s Chill Zone this Friday, 15th. The Album is named “Synergy” and features a track of the same name in which they give praise for the love they receive from the fans.

The party is to be hosted by Gadiethz. Cool Breeze, DJ Tazz, Hashim and Spectrum Band will also perform. Admission is free so come out and enjoy the party for the people. Doors open at 6pm.

Summer Soca Turn–Up

Summer Sizzle Events As Summer Sizzle 2016 approaches its final weekend what better way to close than with a bang!

On Thursday, 14th don’t miss the Culture & Style Party: “A Taste of the BVI” at 8pm at the Pier Park Boardwalk. Tickets are $50. Friday, 15th is the Gold and White Fashion Gala at Calita Restaurant, Turtle Bay at Lambert Beach Resort 8pm until. VIP is $100.

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and regular tickets cost $65. The most anticipated event of the Summer Sizzle is the Global Glamour Runway Fashion Show held Saturday, July 16th at the Multi Purpose Sports Complex 7:30pm. This Year’s host is Nigel Barker and also making an appearance is returning celebrity, Taraji P. Hensen. The VIP cocktail and reception is from 6:30 – 7:30pm.

Tickets are VIP Front Row $150, Second Row VIP is $100 VIP preferred seating $75, General Seating $35 in advance and $40 at the door.

On Tortola purchase event tickets at UMI, Bolos, Hazems Beauty Supply and other area outlets.

For more info visit www.summersizzlebvi.com.

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Island Girls Fusion Bar, Brewers Bay will host Summer Soca Turnup Saturday, 16th from 11am – 11pm. The event is free and features acts like Bugz Bugs (St. Croix), Turbo Sounds, DJ Kuga, Sisa & The Loud Squad (Outta St. Thomas), Showtime Band, Hardcore Band, IMG and The Venomous Poizon (outta St.Thomas). There will also be a Bikini Fashion Show.

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THURSDAY JULY 14 ROAD TOWN PIER PARK — Myett’s “Chill Zone” Happy Hour Drink & Food Specials 5-7 Live Music Videos

PIER PARK – “Aromas Cigar & Martini Bar” Thirsty Thusdays (Ladies Night) Drink Specials for Ladies ALL NIGHT, Live DJ from 9pm.

PIER PARK – “Boardwalk” Culture & Style Party:

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

Happy Hour: Music 3rd Dimension (Caave Stoutt & Akim) 5-6.30pm. Quito &The Edge 8.30pm

ELM’S — Lunch daily 11am-4pm. Happy Hour

WEST END

MULLIGAN’S – Stiletto Walk Fun Raiser 5:30pm

PUSSERS — Music by Version 7– 10pm

CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — “ No Ship Day” Brkf/Lunch/Din daily.

SATURDAY - JULY 16 ROAD TOWN

Sunset Happy Hour 4-7pm music by Candy Man.

PIER PARK — Myett’s “Chill Zone” DJ Dolpin

QUITO’S — Open 10am. Happy Hour Music by

Birthday Party

Marcus Mark; Evening- Third Dimension (Caave Stoutt & Akim)

PIER PARK – “Aromas Cigar & Martini Bar” End-

ELM’S — Daily 11am-4pm. Happy Hour 3:30-6pm & 2 for $5 Carib Beer. Serving Dinner 6-9pm

White Bar” Guitar by Eon Jarvs 5-7:30pm

FRIDAY JULY 15

less Mimosas & Bloody Marys $20.00 from 12pm – 5pm. Summer Sizzle After Party

Multi–Purpose Complex – Global Glamour Runway Fashion Show 7:30pm UP’s Cineplex – V.I.B.E Album Release Party 10pm CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — “No Cruise Ship Day” Brkf/Lunch/

ROAD TOWN PIER PARK — Myett’s “Chill Zone” TGIF DJ & PIER PARK — ”Aromas Cigar & Martini Bar” Corporate Happy Hour & Party” from 5pm. Drink specials ALL NIGHT with Live Dj from 9pm.

PIER PARK — “Parking Lot” Showtime Synergy Album Launch Party 8pm

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QUITO’S — Open 10am. Oren Hodge at Lunch.

SEA COWS BAY

Drink Specials

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

Sunset Happier Hour 4–7pm w/Live steel pan by Marlon. “Pizza Night” Specialty Brick Oven Pizzas.

Live performance by Don Clayton 6pm until

3:30-6pm. Serving Caribbean Fusion Dinner 6-9pm.

Beach BBQ. Music by Jeff Ross 7-10pm

MARINA CAY (VG) — Happy Hour at the “Rob

Waterfront Bar Tortola Pier Park

MYETT’S —” No Ship Day” Brkf/Lunch/Din daily.

“A taste of the BVI” 8pm

VG & OUTER ISLANDS

Chill Zone

CANE GARDEN BAY

Din daily. Evolution Band w/Limbo Dance Contest @ 7pm “Pizza Night” Specialty Brick Oven Pizzas.

Happy Hour 4–7pm with Marcus Mark Live QUITO’S — Open 10am Daily. Marlon Pan Jazz lunch. Too Smooth in evening.

ELM’S — Lunch daily 11am-4pm. Happy Hour 3:306pm. Caribbean Fusion Dinner 6-9pm.

BREWERS BAY

EAST END LAMBERT – Calita Restaurant @ Turtle Bay Gold & White Fashion Gala 8pm

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ISLAND GIRLS FUSION BAR – Summer Soca Turnup 11am - 11pm

parties • sports • movies and more

SUNDAY - JULY 17

TUESDAY - JULY 19

ROAD TOWN

ROAD TOWN

PIER PARK — Myett’s “Chill Zone” Buy one pizza

PIER PARK — Myett’s “Chill Zone” Buy one get

get one half off 12 – 8pm

one 1/2 price breakfast selections. 8 – 11am Happy hour specials and 2 for 1 Specialty Margaritas 5-7pm.

PIER PARK — ”Aromas Cigar & Martini Bar” Sunday Fun Day – $3 Beers,$5 Hennessey & other Drink Specials ALL NIGHT “from 5pm. Drink specials ALL NIGHT from 4pm.

CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — “No Cruise Ship Day” Breakfast/ Lunch & Dinner daily. Sunset Happy Hour 4-7pm.

QUITO’S — Open at 10am daily. Lunch & Happy Hour Marlon Pan Jazz.

ELM’S — Lunch daily 11am-4pm. Happy Hour 3:306pm. Caribbean Fusion Dinner 6-9pm. Beach BBQ music by ELM Tones 7 – 10pm

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

CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — Breakfast/brunch/ lunch & dinner daily. Sunset happier hour 4-7pm Music by Candy Man

Summer Splash 2016 -July 23

QUITO’S — Open 10am daily. Marcus Mark

Prince & Princess Show -July 24

at Happy Hour; Evening Quito solo. Quito Solo 7:30pm.

ELM’S — Lunch daily 11am-4pm. Happy Hour

WEST END PUSSERS — Sunday Brunch from 11am – 3pm.

Music by Pan Vibes from 12-3pm

MONDAY - JULY 18 ROAD TOWN PIER PARK — Myett’s “Chill Zone” Mexican Mon-

3:30-6pm & 2 for $5 Carib Beer. Serving Caribbean Fusion Dinner 6-9pm.

VG & OUTER ISLANDS MARINA CAY (VG) — Happy Hour at the “Rob White Bar” Guitar by Eon Jarvs 5-7:30pm

WEDNESDAY - JULY 20

day! 2 for 1 Specialty Margaritas & Tacos 5 – 7pm.

ROAD TOWN

PIER PARK — ”Aromas Cigar & Martini Bar” Martini Mondays $6 Martinis ALL NIGHT

PIER PARK — Myett’s “Chill Zone” Roti Wednes-

CANE GARDEN BAY

day. Delicious fresh made roti’s. Happy hour drink specials 5 – 7pm.

MYETT’S — Brkf/Lunch/Din daily. Sunset happier

PIER PARK — “Aromas Cigar & Martini Bar” Wine

hour music by ‘Candyman’ 4-7. Mexican Monday 2 for 1 Margaritas and Mexican Munchies. Happy Hour with Candy Man 4–7pm

QUITO’S — Open from 10am. Happy Hour 3rd Dimension (Caave Stoutt & Akim)

VG & OUTER ISLANDS MARINA CAY (VG) — Happy Hour at the “Rob White Bar” Guitar by Eon Jarvs 5-7:30pm

- July 31

Gospel Fest - July 24 Cultural Food Fair - July 29 BMSA Car Show -July 30 Beach Bash & Boat Races – July 31 August Monday Parade - Aug 1 Temptation Island - August 20

down Wednesdays Half off all House Wines and 20% off Reserve List ALL NIGHT.

CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — Breakfast/brunch/ lunch & dinner daily. Sunset happier hour 4-7pm Music by Candy Man. “It’s Wine Wednesday”3D Band (Caave Stoutt) 7pm.

VG & OUTER ISLANDS MARINA CAY (VG) — Happy Hour at the “Rob White Bar” Guitar by Eon Jarvs 5-7:30pm

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Text to Vote

Stiletto Walk Fun Raiser

The Miss BVI Contest will take place on Sunday, July 31 at the Multi Purpose Centre and CCT subscribers can voice their preference for the winner by texting their vote at $1.00 per text. Those texting will be eligible for a chance to win a vacation for two.

The promotion is part of the company’s 30th anniversary event.

For Contestant # 1 Reba Thomas, text RT1 to 228228; Contestant # 2 Mindy Paul, text MP2 to 228228; Contestant # 3 Erika Creque, text EC3 to 228228 and for Contestant # 4 Lakiesha Claxton, text LC4 to 228228.

Mulligan’s will come alive this Thursday, 14th at 5:30pm with a Fun Raiser “Stiletto Walk” in support of Family Support Network and Youth Diabetes.

So Women & Men, don your best heels and strut your stuff in the Runway competition to support the cause. Prizes go to the Best Male Walker, Best Female Walker, Most Creative Heels and Highest Heels.

Email winbvi@wagbvi.com for more information, visit www.mrsbvi.com or call 541–3030.

By Leslie Cramer

My Super Duper Breeze Blower tom line, not doing the job it is intended.

Recently I was asked what I wanted for my birthday, and of course I said, “Oh nothing particular, you choose.” This was on one of those (recent) sizzling hot days, where the ridiculously weak ceiling fan was spinning in its ridiculously weak speed. I (maybe, or maybe not...) may have hinted that a free-standing stand-up fan might be AWESOME. And voila, my awesome S.O. came home and surprised me with our now new best friend, the Lasko super-duper breeze blower.

I don’t use this expression often, but this little purchase was truly life changing. It oscillates.

It has 3 speeds – mega, monsoon, and Cat. 5. It has it’s own little spot in the room where it works its magic. And makes life worth living, all over again.

Face it, folks. Summer is upon us, and it’s not getting any cooler any time soon. If you’ve got air conditioning in your house, well, you’d be among the lucky.

We don’t. And really don’t want it anyway.

We are fans of open doors and windows, with the natural breeze blowing through. But these are trying times. It is often too hot for even that. Plus, a whole new dilemma then presents itself, that of the bugs (or worse) who spy that open door, and just fly or trot right on in.

Enter the ceiling fan. Blades swirling, creating breeze out of stock-still air. One in every room, if you’re lucky. Our’s in the living room works well.

Not noisy, hi-speed only. The bedroom one, well, that’s another story entirely. Four speeds – low, slow, still pretty slow, and mediocre at best. BotLimin’Times Entertainment Gude

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Ask Koren

Your personal E-therapist, is in the house!

10 Ways to Improve your Relationship – Part 2 Ask Koren Last week, we looked at 5 ways of improving our relationships and mentioned not keeping score, being patient and respectful, honesty, keeping outsiders out of the relationship and positive communication. Let’s delve into 5 more as we endeavor to have hot, radiant, sweet love for the rest of the year!

6. Be present. When you are spending time together, focus on each other. Put away the cell phone, place work on the backburner and pay attention to the beautiful human being sitting beside you and think of how blessed you are to have such a wonderful person in your life. Which brings me to another important thing…

7. Acknowledge the good in your partner. If you are going to complain when they don’t act in ways that you like, at least have the decency to praise them when they are nice. Never ever forget why you chose this person to be yours. Look for things to compliment and highlight them instead of always mentioning the flaws.

8. Be forgiving. Many many relationships end because of bitterness or resentment. Holding on to the thought that you were wronged as though it were a survival tool will just destroy you. Know when to gently wash away your partner’s sins in the river of forgiveness and preserve the peace in the relationship. Instead of bashing someone for their mistakes, confront them yes, but let it be a learning opportunity for you both.

9. Put some effort into the relationship. Your relationship is not a fair ytale where two persons declare undying love and live happily ever after.

Nope! It takes work. It’s daily committing to your partner even when they act in the most unloving

ways, it’s knowing when to compromise, its admitting when you are wrong, it’s understanding that the little things add up.

10. Take care of yourself. Deal with your own baggage and your hang-ups because your partner cannot fix you. Nurture and take care of yourself because you cannot give what you don’t have.

Take time out away from your partner sometimes to do your own things and ensure that you are living the life you dreamed of so you can be happier in your relationship.

Romantic love is the cherry on top of the icing on top of the cake; meaning some persons can choose to live without it, but for those who have it, it makes their life so much sweeter. Understand though, that like anything else, good love takes work. So if both parties are willing to put in the effort, you are in for what could be the most thrilling ride of your life.

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By Dean “The Sportsman” Greenaway

E. Walwyn Brewley Softball Park An official ceremony on Friday night (ahead of the Pirates vs Power Outage Championships game), will rename the Old Recreation Grounds the E. Walwyn Brewley Softball Park.

Brewley, a former pitcher, is the longest serving BVI Softball Association president and has been announcing and scoring games for the last 44 years.

“A lot of people will say it has been a long time in coming but I’ll settle for that,” Brewley said on Sunday night. “I’ve probably spent more time here than any place else. I’ve seen a lot of good ball playing here. I’ve seen people like Berth “Bigman” Henley no-hitting team. I’ve seen the sport from almost its inception to when it was at its peak and now unless we get some good pitching it’s in its decline.

I’m hoping that at some point in time, we can get some youngsters really wanting to pitch and applying themselves as pitchers. You just can’t be a weekend pitcher. You have to be out there practicing every day to be able to dominate any softball league. That’s what made Sheep, (Neville Smith), Bertie (Bert Henley), Mahassa (Raymond Mercer) and Woodrow (Allen Smith) and others good pitchers.”

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and keep stats and told him that they needed him in the booth rather than on the field.

“I pitched for a few years and wasn’t bad as a left handed pitcher, but then I was kicked up to the booth and worked my way up from Chief Cook and Bottle Washer.

I spent 20 odd years as the president and now I’m in retirement,” he said laughing. “From 1974 I’ve been the official scorer in this league. When the Jets won the 1974 championship, I scored that game and kept stats. Before that, I played with the Blue Wings and kept stats for them.”

Brewley recalled that managers had score books but could score and those who did, scored on bits of paper or card board but, no stats were being kept for the league. Around the same time, he began scoring he started announcing when games were played on the New Recreation Grounds now the A. O. Shirley Recreation Grounds. “I’ve been doing both ever since,” he noted.

Along the way, he was inducted into the International Softball Federation (ISF) Hall of Fame in 1999. “I’ve picked up a couple accolades along the way,” said Brewley who was also a Vice President of the Caribbean and Central American Softball Association. “It has been a pretty good ride. I enjoy what I’m doing or else I wouldn’t be in softball all this time.”

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