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Vol. 29, No. 51

KillaTooma’s cd “The Third Pillar” Available Now

ALSO THIS WEEK: Save the Seed Basketball • Summer Sailing Camp • Tribal Fridays

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Vol. 29, 50 l Aug 17 - Aug 23, 2017

Basketball League Begins

season on August 19th. League co-founders, Honorable Julian Fraser and Bishop John Cline, will launch this year’s league with opening remarks and wellwishes for team members. Other items on the agenda includes awarding trophies to players who participated in last year’s tournament; the Splash Brothers, the 2016 Championship Team, will also be presented with their rings.

The opening night games in the Junior Division, will feature Young Starz against Beast Mode at 7:30 pm. Next up is Champion Team Splash Brothers, which will match up against the Warriors at 9pm. Additional games will be played on Sunday and on the following weekend.

For more information and future game schedule contact the Save the Seed Energy Centre.

Basketball fans and players will come together for the opening ceremony of The Honorable Fraser Save the Seed Basketball League which begins its

Youth Sailing Fun

Summer Promotions

It’s the end of summer and school is still out.

What should you do with the kids? How about sending them to sailing camp? Sailors of all experience levels are welcome at the Royal BVI Yacht Club’s final youth sailing camp of the summer from Aug. 2125. The camp is open to swimmers age 6 and up and takes place at the Royal BVI Yacht Club’s Sailing Center near the beach at Nanny Cay. Camp runs from 9am to 4pm and costs $50 per day. Spaces are filling up, so make sure you register in advance by calling the club at 494-3286.

In a summer contest not to be missed, Flow is offering a scooter and other prizes including free movie tickets, international minutes, credit and minutes, data and more. To enter, top up $15 or more, or purchase a seven or 30-day combo plan.

There are more offers at Digicel, which is offering an unlimited rollover data and talk promotion.

Buy and renew a Quick Pick Bundle before it expires.

Killi Killi Beach Party Enjoy a day at Smuggler’s Cove and support the Killi Killi Arts Company this Sunday, August 20th from 10am – 1 pm. There will be a bbq, drinks and activities including giant inflatables, face painting and music. Organizers hope to hold the event the last Sunday of each month. For more info contact cloudia@killikillico.com, or call 343-7320.

Tribal Fridays The beat keeps going on at Myett’s this summer. This time around don’t miss their Tribal Fridays celebration, a sure-fire way to end the week with a smile. You can also take in a Happy Hour cocktail at sunset from a bar stool overlooking one of the best beaches in the BVI. Limin’ Times Entertainment Guide

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Roundup KillaTooma: The Third Pillar Jacoy Brathwaite, better known to fans of his music as KillaTooma, gained notice as a solo rap artist in 2014 with his mixtape “96: The Weigh In.” Although he’d been popular locally as a teen member of a rap group years before, the mixtape, his first released in the era of internet analytics, showed he had a devoted base of fans both in the BVI and abroad. The mixtape earned more than 300,000 plays and was streamed all over the world.

This year, KillaTooma joined forces with close friends Michael “J.Kav” Kavanagh and DonTaé “Donz” Hodge to form Wolfpack Entertainment, a hip-hop promotion company and budding record label. (If “the wolf pack” sounds familiar, yes, these guys are fans of “The Hangover” films.)

Wolfpack’s first release is KillaTooma’s 14-track album “The Third Pillar,” which they launched with great success July 1st at Bamboushay Lounge. The guys say that they’re proud to have staged a show that included a line-up of exclusively hip-hop artists here in the

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BVI, where soca is considered the staple genre.

They’re also proud of “The Third Pillar,” which builds on KillaTooma’s creative wordplay to challenge listeners to appreciate the beauty of life in the BVI as well as take notice of some darker elements present in BVI society. In the month since it’s been available, the album has caught on with local clubs, radio stations and can even be heard blasting from vehicle speakers.

Wolfpack members say that the album fits well with the BVI’s unity in response to recent storms.

“This shows the resilience of our people and proves that regardless of our differing personal or constitutional beliefs, we’re stronger together. ” they said this week.

You can get a digital copy of “The Third Pillar” from Amazon Music, Google Play or iTunes; or pick up a CD at Relish Gourmet, Unique Blendz, or Native Son’s offices in West End or Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas. Keep up with KillaTooma on social media @KillaTooma or visit his website www.killatooma.com.

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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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

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

THURSDAY – AUG 17 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 – Open for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, 2–for–1 Happy Hour Bar Eats 5-6pm with live music by Candyman FRIDAY – AUG 18 ROAD TOWN PIER PARK — Myett’s “Chill Zone” TGIF! After Party w/DJ & fire dancing. Drink Specials all night PIER PARK — “Aromas Cigar & Martini Bar” Corporate Happy Hour form 5pm. Drink Specials all night, DJ from 9pm PIER PARK – Freedom Fridays! 4pm–midnight CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S —Open 8am-11pm. 2–for–1 Happy Hour eats 5-7pm. Specialty Pizza. Marcus Mark plays 7-10pm

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SATURDAY – AUG 19 ROAD TOWN PIER PARK — Myett’s “Chill Zone” 2–for–1 Specialty Pizzas all day/night. Happy Hour 5–7pm PIER PARK – “Aromas Cigar & Martini Bar” Endless Mimosas & Bloody Mary’s $20.00 from noon – 5pm.

DUFF’S BOTTOM SAVE THE SEED ENERGY CENTRE — Honorable Fraser Basketball League Opening Ceremony 6pm CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S – Open 8am–11pm. 2–for–1 Bar Eats w/$3 drink specials at happy hour 5–7pm.

Specialty Pizzas. Evolution Band w/Limbo Dance Competition VIRGIN GORDA VG Summer Jam Basketball Tournament Opening Night SUNDAY – AUG 20 ROAD TOWN PIER PARK — Myett’s “Chill Zone” CLOSED

parties • sports • movies and more

PIER PARK — “Aromas Cigar & Martini Bar” Sunday Fun Day $3 Beers, $5 Hennessy, Drink Specials from 4pm CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S —Open 8am-11pm, Beach Bar Specials w/ DJ Vishaal from 10am & Marcus Mark live on Stage @ 7pm. “Specialty Pizzas” SMUGGLER’S COVE KILLI KILLI Family Beach Party & BBQ 10am1pm MONDAY - AUG 21 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 NANNY CAY RBVIYC Sailing Center — Final Week of Youth Sailing Camp begins 9am CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — 2 for 1 Margaritas & Mexican Munchies @ Happy Hour 5–7pm. Caave Stoutt @ 7pm & “Specialty Pizzas”

TUESDAY – AUG 22 ROAD TOWN PIER PARK — Myett’s “Chill Zone” 2 for 1 specialty 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 Happy Hour Bar Eats & $3 drink specials WEDNESDAY – AUG 23 ROAD TOWN PIER PARK — Myett’s “Chill Zone” Roti Wednesday. Delicious fresh made Roti. Happy Hour 5–7pm 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 Add 2–for–1 Happy Hour Bar Eats, $3 drink specials & Live music by Caave Stoutt 5-7pm. “Specialty Pizzas”

UPCOMING EVENTS

BVI Islands & Cays Art show – Sept 15 Anegada Community Cleanup – Aug 26 Foxy’s Birthday Bash – Sept 2 First Tuesday Networking – Sept 5 Back to School Regatta – Sept 16-17 Willy T Virgins Cup – Oct 21 HalloScream Fete – Oct 27 Jost Van Dyke Pork Festival – Nov 4 Anegada Lobster Festival – Nov 26-27

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The Resilience of Island People choice. We opted to join friends for dinner, and leaving there is when things got really hairy.

We forged our way up to the Elevator, feeling very thankful that I had a 4-wheel-drive vehicle. We dodged boulders, fallen trees and mudslides all while lightning shot from the sky around us. Later on, we heard from friends who had rescued others, both vehicles and people.

The next day, Joe’s Hill Road was just barely drivable. There was standing water everywhere. And we’ve all seen the videos of Flemming Street. Anywhere low-lying was under tons of mud and other garbage that had washed down seeking its lowest level.

But my reason for this writing: What stood out after the storm were the general smiles and goodnaturedness of the business owners, the home owners, and other folks just plain helping out. People pitching in with shovels, people handing out cleaning supplies, people handing out cases of water bottles to any and all ‘workers.’

I can only suppose it’s the small community atmosphere. When we’re down and out, others can and will pick up the slack and pitch in when and where needed. Despite the trauma and inconvenience, I’m thankful for all those not afraid to ask for help, those cheerful volunteers cleaning up, and those willing to jump right in without being asked.

Well, we sure went through it!

Festival Monday, to be exact.

Most of the crowd came out in force with the Caribbean wide-mentality “Rain dohn stop deh parade!”

We lined the streets and sidewalks. We visited and hung out with folks we haven’t seen in awhile.

We indulged in the food booths and bars, all with smiles and a good vibe.

I remember looking up and noticing that the sky was more than just darkening — it was turning an ominous black and clouds were coming rapidly toward us. But at that point the parade hadn’t started, we were all looking west (as well as up), listening for the bands on the flatbeds. Things seemed well: Shadow from Cane Garden Bay was still slinging coconuts. The pennant flags were flapping. Little kids dashed back and forth.

And then the skies opened up. The rain went fullon from the get-go. Our “station” inside Le Cabernet was high, dry, and out of the elements, at first. Spirits were still up, maybe because the bulk of the crowd was “infused.” A couple of troupes did go by, despite the rains, with music blaring, dancers dancing, the hard core amongst us joining in.

When it was time to go home, the getting back to your car part was a drencher. Those wise enough to hit the road during daylight had made the right Limin’ Times Entertainment Guide

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It Starts With You Some people will blame their circumstances on anyone or anything. They complain of being poor and when they get riches, they complain of taxes. They complain of being single and when they get married, the spouse is a problem. If it’s hot, that’s a complaint, if it rains, yet another complaint.

It’s so easy to focus on the external things in life and the people around us that we can fail to realize that everything starts in our head. Say someone walked up to us and stepped on our toes. Our reaction will depend on whether we think it was an accident or someone out to get us. Here are five ways that our thoughts and attitudes affect us: 1. We don’t know how to let go. So many of us lead lives filled with stress and depression because we hold on to people who treat us badly, we hold on to past wrongs that leave us bitter and resentful, we hold on to guilt and shame from past mistakes, and so on. The more negativity we hold on to, the less space there is for positivity, growth and peace.

2. We think small. Sometimes we have been bullied or we won’t amount to anything and we believed.

Now we are old enough, let’s declare those people wrong and accept instead that we were born with the potential for greatness and prosperity. We must accept that we deserve to be happy, we have a right to sit at the table and not just wait at the side for the crumbs. Once we start believing that greatness is within our reach, we behave differently; instead of shrinking, we bloom and shine.

3. We have too many expectations of others. We have control over no one and we need to learn to give others permission to be themselves in an authentic manner. If the person’s opinions differ from yours, so what? People will be late, obnoxious, lovely or indifferent. Expecting them to be constantly fair is a recipe

for frustration. Learn to accept people as they are and while you hope for the best, know that people will disappoint you, because they are human.

4. We make assumptions. See life for what it is and not for what you think it should be. For example, stop assuming people don’t like you when they are just really trying to live their lives and don’t even have time to worry about you. We look at people and situations and make assumptions without knowing the whole story and then we get upset when it’s not how we thought it would be. It is all in our heads.

Have an open mind and be willing to see things as they are.

5. We engage in negative self talk all day long.

We become our own worst enemy when we spend the great majority of our day complaining about how we look, who we are, bashing ourselves for mistakes, talking down to ourselves. While it is good to be realistic about ourselves and our capabilities, we are capable of great things if we can only believe it and put in the effort. Try to talk to yourself as if you were talking to a friend you loved dearly. You deserve the same treatment.

Today, you can decide who you want to be and how you want to be. Even before you leave the house every day, you can set the tone for your day just by how you choose to see yourself, how you choose to think and deciding what you will and will not allow in your life for that day.

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BVI’s First Worlds Finalist Athletes face numerous said as she reflected on peaks and valleys in their quests her 2017 season. “From for success. Chantel Malone can being in a new program attest to that. Overcoming obstaand starting the season off cles, Malone couldn’t help shedwell, then fracturing my ding a tear on Friday in London, foot. I was not able to train after becoming the territory’s on the track between May first IAAF World Championships and June. Got on a flight finalist and finished seventh in from my doctor’s office to the Long Jump. She was the only the OECS Championships woman finalist from the OECS in Grenada, a meet that uland equaled Grenada’s Decathtimately booked my ticket lete Kurt Felix’s seventh place. to Worlds, making it to the Chantel Malone Malone’s peak began indoors, when she finals and coming seventh overall. God, thank you matched her outdoor Long Jump best of 6.69m for being my comforter and seeing me through,” (21 feet 11½ inches). Her valley was two months said Malone. of running in a pool following a fractured foot, inShe then added, “I’m truly blessed for this acstead of putting the time into training for her pet complishment. Coming to the World Championevent. She then faced uncertainty over whether ships and finishing seventh in the world, that’s she’d make it to London. crazy. I beat out 25 people to get to this spot and All that was coupled with adapting to a new I’m just grateful. Grateful for my supporters, family program at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Flor- members, my coaching staff – anyone that was in ida. Malone, 25, cried on reflection, after placing my corner. I couldn’t do any of this without them.” seventh in the Long Jump finals with a leap of Becoming the BVI’s first finalist is a major ac6.57m (21 feet 6¾ inches). complishment, Malone said. Even though she She drew inspiration from her teammates wanted more, she said that she has to be thankful this year: Kyron McMaster advanced to the 400m and grateful. She also promised that there’s more Hurdles semis before being disqualified for step- to come. ping on the line and Ashley Kelly advanced to the “I am so determined to be one of the top con400m semis, something that hadn’t been done tenders in the world,” she said. since Tahesia Harrigan-Scott’s performance in “At the beginning of the season I wrote in my 2009 in Berlin, Germany. book that I wanted to make it to the World Cham“This year was definitely a trying year for pionships final, and I want the world to know my me and a test of how badly I wanted it,” Malone name or know that I’m there.”

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