Vol 29, 42

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June 15 – June 21, 2017

Vol. 29, No. 42

ALSO THIS WEEK: Glow Party • Graffiti Party • Taste of VISTS • Colour Me Pink Run/Walk

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Uniting Against Crime 2017 has brought more crime to the BVI than this peaceful community is used to, which has many residents worried. A handful of artists decided they could do more than worry, however, and are putting together a Stop the Crime rally and concert this Friday, June 16, from 6pm until midnight at the Tortola Pier Park.

Although the concert itself is free, Stop the Crime t-shirts will be available for $15 each, with proceeds going towards a Lions Club effort to provide more security cameras as well as conflict resolution training in BVI communities.

The decision to stage the concert “was a nobrainer,” Eustace “Boss” Freeman said in a recent television appearance. “Every day we wake up, we read the news, we realize we’re having an increase in crime.”

He added that adults of the BVI “owe it to the next generation to halt this trend. We have to do whatever we can.”

The Lions Club’s involvement was equally obvious, echoed Lion Carvin Malone.

“When Boss put the program forward, it was

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immediately embraced,” Carvin said, adding that Lions are aware that funding for public projects is “strained at best,” so they met with police officials about assisting with the purchase of additional CCTV cameras around the BVI. “We just have to do whatever we can. None of our communities will be safe unless all our communities are safe,” Carvin said.

Some of the many artists who have volunteered to perform Friday are Ritseeniyah, April, Shiloh & Shedien, Alyssa Harrigan, Monique Cassandra, Jugo and Teejah (of VIBE), Xtreme Band, Kamau Georges, Jedi, Ritical, Sistah Joyce, NJAR, Mr. Devious, JJ and Maccabee. Their goal will be to perform positive, encouraging music, Boss said, adding that he’s been very gratified that so many performers have been willing to donate their time and talent for the cause.

Need to get in a reflective mood ahead of the concert? At about 4pm emergency sirens will sound and residents are encouraged to stand and observe one minute of silence in memory of those lost to violence in the BVI.

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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Finding Balance Has this ever happened to you?

You listen to a person complain about how they have so much on their plate and then someone else jumps in to complain that they have it harder because they feel their plate is even more full.

It makes one wonder what that person has going on that makes them so special, after all, we all have our own battles to fight.

I don’t believe that any two persons are the same; not even identical twins have the same personality. I do believe that every single one of us has their own tolerance and knows what they’re capable of handling.

Currently on my plate: I am a mom of two, I have a job that requires long hours on certain days, I’m trying to get my business off the ground and taking a very challenging course at the college.

When this semester was only a month in I started to wonder “Why I am doing classes?” and “Who send me?” Sometimes when I go study at night after the kids are gone to bed and I’ve gotten everything prepared for the next day I feel too tired to finish studying, but I keep pushing on because I have a goal. I’m going to pass this class and I’m going to finish my degree.

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okay, I can do it myself.”

So how do I not give in to (and dump out) my full plate? I know I will finish one step at a time. My race may seem slow to someone on the outside looking in, but I know my journey and what I can handle along the way. And I know I’ll get to the finish.

Too many of us go about daily trying to please others and are not doing the things that make us happy.

Wouldn’t you like to take off your mask?

A journey is completed one step at a time.

We can’t build buildings without constructing the foundation first.

So whether our plate is full or half empty, you know what your tolerance is and what it takes for you to find your balance.

Don’t let anyone tell you how to live because what works for you may not give them the same results, and what works for them may not work for you.

Graffiti Party

show, mini massages, and live food and drinks demonstrations. Razor Blades will provide entertainment.

Tickets are $40 for adults and can be purchased at Hazem’s Beauty Supply or the VISTS Office. Children will pay $20 at the gates.

The KSA Lodge #778’s 6th Annual Graffiti Party is this Saturday, 17th at Captain Mulligans, Nanny Cay. This fundraising event will support local charities including the Rainbow Home and Family Support Network. DJ Dre and DJ Bertrum will provide music and attendees will received a free t-shirt, glowing jello shots and other party favors.

Tickets are $15(more at the door) and can be purchased from Sandbox 45 (Huntums Ghut), Loose Mongoose (East End) & Captain Mulligans (Nanny Cay). Action starts at 10pm and remember this is the party of the year you don’t want to miss.

All Star Weekend

The Virgin Islands Softball-Baseball Association All-Star Weekend is this Friday, 16th to Sunday, 18th at the E. Walywn Brewley Softball Park. There will be activities for the entire family, highlights of past and present softball players, and 40+ male and female games. Other activites on the lineup include a home run derby, daddy and me games and much more. Activities on Friday start at 7pm and there will be food and drinks on sale each night.

Don’t forget to mark your calendars for next week Friday, 23rd when the playoffs will be held, with That’s Ya Problem, Lady Pirates, Walk Off and defending champions Hawks. For the Male teams, Power Outage, A’s, Mobsters and Summer Glow Myett’s Chill Zone and 5 Star promotions defending champions Pirates. present ‘Summer Glow’ on Saturday, 17th from 9pm until at Myett’s Chill Zone, Tortola Pier Park. All About Dad Myett’s, Cane Garden Bay is having a BBQ Vanessa Bling aka Gaza Slim, OMG Band, Mac Milli and DJ Kuga will provide entertainment. Buffet at brunch and dinner on Sunday, 18th for Tickets are $30 (more at the gate) and can be father’s day. Enjoy Myett’s famous baby back ribs in their house made tamarind BBQ sauce. purchased at Hazems Beauty Supplies.

All dads will receive a free Savana Dry Cider, Hunter’s Cider, Banks Beer or Fruit Juice with A Taste of VISTS The Virgin Islands School of Technical Stud- Buffet. $25 is for the BBQ Buffet Special and ies, Baughers Bay presents their annual Taste of reservations would be good but bot required.

VISTS on Saturday, 17th at 6pm on the campus grounds.

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THURSDAY JUNE 15 Cane Garden Bay

ROAD TOWN PIER PARK — Myett’s “Chill Zone” Happy Hour 5–7 w/fresh popcorn Game Night! FUN BAR GAMES ALL NIGHT PIER PARK – “Aromas Cigar & Martini Bar” Thirsty Thursdays w/ Drink Specials for Ladies ALL NIGHT, Live DJ from 9pm CANE GARDEN BAY

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

Chill Zone Waterfront Bar Tortola Pier Park

MYETT’S – ‘No Ship Day’ Open 8am–11pm. 2– for–1 Happy Hour eats 5-7pm w/Candy Man. Absolut Thursday w/ Dab That Tune @7pm, $3 Absolut 5pm until QUITO’S – Open 4pm. Happy Hour/Marcus Mark 5–7pm & Dinner from 8pm. Open Upstairs @ Quito’s from 6pm FRIDAY JUNE 16 ROAD TOWN PIER PARK — Myett’s “Chill Zone” TGIF! After Party w/ DJ Fuego and fire dancing. Drink Specials all night PIER PARK — “Aromas Cigar & Martini Bar” Corporate Happy Hour form 5pm. Drink Specials all night, DJ from 9pm VILLAGE CAY – 2017 Mr. & Miss Jr. BVI contestants reveal 5:30pm E. WALYWN BREWLEY SOFTBALL PARK – All-Star Weekend

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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 SATURDAY – JUNE 17 ROAD TOWN PIER PARK — Myett’s “Chill Zone” Summer Glow ft. Vanessa Bling, OMG, DJ Mac Milli & DJ Kuga 9pm until PIER PARK – “Aromas Cigar & Martini Bar” Endless Mimosas & Bloody Mary’s $20.00 from noon – 5pm.

ROAD TOWN FESTIVAL VILLAGE – Colour Me Pink 5K Run/Walk 10am SIR RUPERT BRIERCLIFFE HALL – GenY Factor 7pm VIRGIN ISLANDS TECHNICAL SCHOOL – Taste of VISTS 6pm E. WALYWN BREWLEY SOFTBALL PARK – All-Star Weekend FISH BAY CLARENCE THOMAS HOME CENTRE – Father’s Day Fun Day NANNY CAY CAPTAIN MULLIGANS – 6th Annual Graffiti Party 10pm until WEST END

CANE GARDEN BAY

KMS Car Wash Turns 3 noon until

MYETT’S —’No Ship Day’ Open 8am-11pm. 2– for–1 Happy Hour eats 5-7pm. Pizza night. Live music by Jalena @ 7pm

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MYETT’S — ‘No Ship Day’ Open 8am–2pm. 2– for–1 Bar Eats w/ $3 Drink Specials at Happy Hour 5-7pm, Pizza Night & Live Music “Evolution Band”

parties • sports • movies and more

QUITO’S – Open 4pm. Happy Hour & Dinner w/ Too Smooth. Open Upstairs @Quito’s from 6pm

QUITO’S – Open 4pm. Happy Hour w/ Caave Stoutt 5–7pm

PARAQUITA BAY

TUESDAY – JUNE 20

EILEENE PARSONS AUDITORIUM – Dance Movies Recital 5pm

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SUNDAY – JUNE 18 ROAD TOWN PIER PARK — Myett’s “Chill Zone” CLOSED PIER PARK — “Aromas Cigar & Martini Bar” Sunday Fun Day $3 Beers, $5 Hennessy, Drink Specials from 4pm NOEL LLOYD PARK – Faith Gospel Productions presents Tribute to Fathers 3pm E. WALYWN BREWLEY SOFTBALL PARK – All-Star Weekend CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — ‘No Ship Day’ Father’s Day BBQ Buffet @ Brunch & Dinner. Live Music by Marcus Mark @ 7pm QUITO’S – Open 10am. Happy Hour 5–7pm w/ Pan Man Jazz & for Dinner 8pm MONDAY - JUNE 19 ROAD TOWN PIER PARK — Myett’s “Chill Zone” Margarita Monday! 2-for-1 Specialty Margaritas, 2-for-1 tacos 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

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PIER PARK — Myett’s “Chill Zone” 2 for 1 personal Pizzas, fresh mint frozen mojitos, $3 beers PIER PARK — “Aromas Cigar & Martini Bar” Taco Tuesdays – $2 Tacos, $3 Corona, $4 Margaritas ALL NIGHT CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — ‘No Ship Day’ Happy Hour 5–7pm w/ Akim on Steel Pan and 2-for-1 eats 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 – JUNE 21 ROAD TOWN PIER PARK — Myett’s “Chill Zone” Roti Wednesday.

Delicious fresh made rotis. Dab that tune game (win prizes) PIER PARK — “Aromas Cigar & Martini Bar” Wine down Wednesdays 1/2 off House Wines ALL NIGHT CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — ‘No Ship Day’ Open 8am-11pm.

Sunset happy hour 5-7pm with live music by Caave Stoutt and 2-for-1 eats QUITO’S – Open 10am. Happy Hour 5–7pm Quito Solo & Dinner from 8pm 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

Soap Box Derby – July 9 BVI Secrets Book Launch – June 20 HLSCC Band @ Chill Zone – June 24 Masquerade Ball – June 24 Horse & Pony Show – June 24 Art Show & Wine Tasting – June 25 Stiletto Walk – June 28 Cheer Championships – July 1 CIL Soap Box Derby – July 9 ‘Festival’ – July 15

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Garden Bay, come out and play Dab That Tune family and celebrate fathers. from 7pm. Experience the latest entertainment craze: a musical bingo quiz! Enjoy $3 Absolut Father’s Day Fun Day drink specials and win some prizes.

Clarence Thomas Home Centre, Fish Bay is having a Father’s Day Fun day on Saturday, 17th.

The Reveal Bring out the family and get a chance to win This Friday, 16th at Village Cay 5:30pm meet prizes and giveaways from CCT. There will also the Mr. & Miss Jr, BVI 2017 contestants. The be food, music and plenty of Dad-worthy deals. event will feature a fashion show and live DJ among the entertainment for the evening. This GenY Factor year’s show is slated for July 29th.

This Saturday, 17th at 7pm in the Sir Rupert Briercliffe Hall it’s all about the GenY Factor DisColor Me Pink 5K trict Battle Edition. The final 12 contestants will The Saturday, 17th is the Color Me Pink 5k battle it out to win the top spot.

Run/Walk ‘Tutu Edition.’

Tickets are now on sale for the 2017 GenY This year’s event is in memory of Felicia Factor Singing Competition at Digicel, Bolo’s, McMillan. All proceeds go towards the Sensus J&C Trading and at the Department of Youth Affree Mammogram Program, which funds mam- fairs and Sports. mograms to women of the BVI. Tickets are $20 for general admission or $30 Registration is $25 and you can pre-register for Caribbean Cellars preferred seating. Ticket at Sensus Gym or on Saturday at 8am at the outlets are Bolo’s, Digicel, J&C Trading and the Festival Village Grounds, Road Town. Kids under Department of Youth Affairs and Sports. Virgin 10 pay $10. The run/walk begins at 10am.

Gorda residents can visit Speedy’s offices for a $40 ticket special, which includes ferry ticket, KMS Turn 3 round trip taxi shuttle and general admission to KMS Car Wash, West End turns three and the event. their annual celebration goes down this Saturday, 17th from 12pm until. Among the menu is Dance Movies Recital their famous Lobster with secret sauce and a The Adagio Dance School presents Dance fully stocked bar. DJ Carly Cartel, DJ Mangee Au- Movies Recital on Saturday,17th 5pm at the Eidio and DJ Mac Milli will provide the entertain- leene Parsons Auditorium. ment. To attend is free but the food and drinks Students will pay tribute and take you are on sale! through some of the most iconic dance films ever created.

Celebrating Fathers Entry is $15 Adults, $10 Children and can be Faith Gospel Productions presents ‘Tribute purchase at Adagio Dance Studio, Fish Bay. to Fathers’ on Sunday, 18th at the Noel Lloyd For more information, please call 496-9555.

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Waiting In Vain Dear Koren, My situation is that I’m in love with a lady who is dating an older married man. She has been with him for many years and he is her main financial provider. He can’t spend a lot of time with her and so she relies on me for that but I met her with him so I can’t ask her to stop. I don’t think she knows how much I love her. Should I walk away and find someone else or wait for her to get tired of him.

– In love Dear Guy in love, You are taking a big risk by investing time and heart into a woman who is with someone else. As her focus is elsewhere, there is no guarantee that actions that you are really interested. Sing the she’ll ever see you as a potential partner. Consider Bob Marley song to her “I don’t want to wait in how long you’ve been waiting and how much vain for your love.” longer you are prepared to wait. If you know this We both know she could laugh in your face girl really well, you also have to ask yourself, “Do I (or kindly blow you off ), but it’s unlikely she will have what it takes to win her heart?” I don’t mean ask you not to come around anymore. The point to be indelicate, but if her goal is to have a partis, sometimes in life we have to make some bold ner who provides financial assistance and all you moves. You know you like this woman; go after can give is company, is that enough? Of course, her. What have you got to lose? You can’t say your we know many girls would prefer your brand of pride because the situation you are in now suglove but we can’t tell people what to want. I apgests that you don’t have ego issues. preciate that you are not being judgmental about Love comes in so many different ways and her choices. forms, and there is no manual on how it is supThe fact that she has you around might mean posed to happen. You seem to know her well and she finds you useful in some way and that’s a start. you love her in spite of all you know. I think you You could hang around and prove yourself indisowe it to yourself to try. If she’s not interested in pensible to her so that by the time this older man you in that way, I suggest you walk away to allow stops coming around, there might be a few years room in your life to find someone who is. left for you and her. Or you can try the superhero way and try to sweep her off her feet. Woo her, ask her out on a date, give her all the reasons why Send your questions and comments to askkorwhat you have to offer is better than what she is en@live.com. Your confidentiality is assured. now getting and demonstrate in your words and 11

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Hidden Figures Based on the book by Margo Lee Shetterly, Hidden Figures is a true story about unexpected heroes. Not the Sylvester Stallone or Jamie Fox type of movie hero – but unsung heroines who battle discrimination and adversity to do something extraordinary.

The movie highlights the lives and achievements of three friends working as “computers” at NASA. IBM is developing a machine to perform the complex calculations that are needed to send a man safely in space, but until they do – it is people who do the computations. Taraji P. Henson plays Katheryn Goble Johnson. A former child mathematical prodigy, who earned a scholarship to an elite black prep school, she is one of several dozen “colored computers” working on the space program. In 1960s Virginia, segregation is still a way of life and separate but equal the law. Using the “Colored” bathroom and drinking fountain, is among the indignities they must endure.

Kevin Kostner is Al Harrison, the head of the program charged with launching an astronaut into orbit. The only problem is he doesn’t have anyone capable of computing the complex calculations that are required – that is until Katherine is brought in. Once installed, she battles both the racist and sexist attitudes of her all male and white colleagues. Her faultless calculations are eventually recognized by Harrison who supports her work and in the process helps break down the racial barriers at NASA. “There is no color at NASA,” he says.

Dorothy Vaughn (Octavia Spencer), who runs the Colored Computing Group, has run into her own obstacles for advancement. She is doing the

work of a supervisor, but is refused promotion and a pay increase by the woman who manages the division. When the IBM mainframe (which takes up an entire room) is finally installed, she is the one who figures out how to program it.

The third friend, Mary (Janelle Monae) would like to become an engineer. But again racial discrimination throws up road block after road block.

Through sheer will, and perseverance, Mary keeps her eye on her goal and even goes to court to be allowed to attend an all white school to take the courses she needs.

Throughout the movie, we not only get an insight into the personal lives of these three extraordinary women, but also get a glimpse of the early space program, from rocket launching failures to successes. We see the race for space in the context of the Cold War (we need to beat the Russians), and the bravery of the astronauts who first went into space aboard tiny cramped capsules that were prone to losing their heat shields. Inspirational, frustrating, but ultimately rewarding, Hidden Figures demonstrates the power of human achievement.

All three women went onto successful careers in the aerospace industry, and in 2015 President Barak Obama awarded Katherine Johnson the Presidential Medal of Freedom at the age of 96.

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The Rebirth Of Pitching In the summer of 1987, softball reached its pinnacle when the BVI national team played Cuba for the Pan Am Games bronze medal, suffering a narrow 4-3 loss. Pitching was at its best, led by legendary Bert “Big Man” Henley.

Since then however, the art of pitching has been on a slow decline and the dominant pitchers have gradually retired.

At 16, Jayque “JQ” Hopkins is an unusual softball player. He’s interested in pitching and has been admiring Allen “Woodrow” Smith’s pitching since he was nine.

“He inspired me and now he’s coaching me,” said Hopkins, who started pitching this year with the A’s, but has played all the outfield positions and first base.

So why aren’t more young guys interested in pitching? Hopkins says it’s simple: “They’re scared to get hit in the face.” He added that he takes the game more seriously than many. “I’m not scared to get hit. I’m fearless.”

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he was interested. “He saw that I was taking it seriously and he encouraged it,” Hopkins said.

As it’s his debut season, he has never faced the batters before. He says the most challenging part has been deciding where to place the ball.

“Finding their zones is hard,” he said. “But right now, I don’t have enough velocity to blow past them so I just keep the ball away from them.”

As a pitcher, he knows he can’t do it all alone.

“My team right about now is still trying to find itself because this is their first year playing too,” he said. “We are originally baseball players so we aren’t accustomed to seeing softball movements, but I think we’re doing good for our first year.”

Smith has been working with him on pitching mechanics. Hopkins has been learning about the curve ball, knuckle ball, the riser and the drop ball. “He showed me how to put them in different places as well as the change up, especially the change up,” said Hopkins. “Terrance has been showing me that pitch since I was 14, but I never took it seriously. I just thought it was a fun thing.

I never knew he was preparing me to play in the league. Playing in the league has been fun. It builds team work and bring you and others closer.”

Hopkins has been playing baseball since he was seven, where he played outfield and pitched.

But softball pitching is very different, he said. “To me, softball is a lot harder,” he said. “If you can play softball, you can perfect baseball. The training to hit softball for a baseball player is just to focus— see ball hit ball. In pitching, the front foot guides the ball and I use my front foot mainly to find the direction.”

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