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Vol. 30, No. 4 || May 3 – May 9, 2018

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PUSSER’S ROAD TOWN: 494-3897; PUSSER’S LANDING, WEST END: 495-4554 #1. Pusser’s Wings ~ 10 wings accompanied by bleu cheese dressing & celery sticks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.75 Your choice of: #1. Pusser’s Famous Wings ~ with our spicy BBQ sauce for which we are known #2. Jerk wings ~ with our secret Jamaican Jerk seasoning #3. Plain Southern Fried ~ deep fried to golden brown #4. Classic Caesar Salad ~ The classic with cold, crisp, Romaine lettuce, croutons, Caesar dressing and grated Parmesan cheese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10 Add Chicken $4.00 ~ Add Shrimp $7.00 #5. Grilled Fish Sandwich ~ Fresh filet, seasoned with Creole spice. Served on a hot bun with French fries, lettuce and tomato . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16 #6. The Great Dog ~ Oversized, humongous, gargantuan, highest quality hotdog made especially for Pusser’s. Dipped in beer batter and quickly deep-fried. Served on a hot bun with French fries, chopped onions, ketchup, mustard and sweet relish condiments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.95 #7. Old Fashioned Beef Burger ~ A classic half pound of pure sirloin, cooked the way you want it.

Served on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato and onion with French fries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13 Add Cheese $1.00 ~ add Bacon $1.50 #8. “Piled High” Pastrami on Rye ~ One-half pound NY Style Deli Pastrami on lightly seeded rye bread with coarse, grainy brown mustard. Served with dill pickle and French fries . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.95 Add Double Swiss Cheese $2.00 #9. Jamaican Jerk Chicken ~ 1/2 chicken marinated two days in Pusser’s Jamaican 19-spice recipe.

Basted with Pusser’s Mango Jerk seasoning sauce. Served with rice & peas & seasonal vegetables. . . $19 #10. Chicken Tenders ~ Lightly breaded and golden fried, served with sweet & sour sauce . . . . . . . . . . . . $9 #11. Sweet Potato Fries ~ Served with tomato ketchup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7

All Sodas & Water $3 ~ All Juices & Heineken $4 DESSERT : Key Lime Pie $6

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Sliced pepperoni, Italian sausage, green peppers, ham, tomato sauce and extra Mozzarella cheese.

Small . . . . . . . . $9.95 Medium . . . . . $12.95 Large . . . . . . . $21.95

Small . . . . . . . $13.50 Medium . . . . . $18.50 Large . . . . . . . $25.50

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Tomato sauce, Italian spices and Mozzarella cheese topped with Jerk chicken.

Slices of fresh lobster tail with smoked maple bacon & Mozzarella cheese over a creamy, garlic parmesan white sauce, drizzled with basil infused olive oil.

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Vol. 30, 4 / May 3 - May 9, 2018

50 Shades Freed Before I even begin to write this review, I must mention that I’ve never read the books and only got drawn to the first movie because of the hype that surrounded it, so there will be no boring book versus movie comparisons here. I’m glad I did see that first one, though, because two sequels after I’m still watching. Sometimes it’s hard to come up with good sequels to the first movies and each one end up being a hit. Despite some critics giving bad reviews, to me the three 50 Shades films were good watches.

This final installment, 50 Shades Freed, opens with the wedding of Christian Grey (Jamie Dornan) and Anastasia Steele (Dakota Johnson). If you can recall at the end of the first film Anastasia, or Ana for short, walked our of Christian’s life and then, in 50 Shades Darker, his goal was to get her back. It seems he had the magic touch because in 50 Shades Freed they are Mr and Mrs Grey.

Once the couple returns from their elaborate honeymoon, sinister events come to light and jeopardize their “happily ever after” before it can really even get going.

Ana returns to work to find that she has received a promotion and a fancy new office. Some would say it’s the perk of being Mrs Grey, but if you recall form the first film, Ana has been working hard to achieve her professional goals. As the Limin’Times Entertainment Gude

newly minted wife of a billionaire, she also gets a dedicated security officer and driver Sawyer (Brent Daugherty) who is posted outside her office door.

After Christian and Ana meet with Gia (Arielle Kebbel), the architect for their new home, on their way back into the city they discover they are being followed. Their security team hops on the job of trying to figure out who it could be.

At one point in the film Christian leaves for a business trip and Ana opts to stay behind work at the office. Instead of going straight home one evening, she went out after work, which gives an intruder the opportunity to get into the house.

The intruder is no other than her bitter ex-coworker Jack Hyde (Eric Johnson). Jack told the police that he was following the Grey’s trying to get his old life back as they would not return calls or emails so his last option was trying to meet them face to face.

Besides outside interference from the likes of Jack, the couple also has to untangle their own internal turmoil. It seems like the word baby scared Christian.

What’s ex-coworker Jack’s real motivation; what it is about a baby that scares Christian; and can the couple survive these events?

50 Shades Freed can now be streamed on iTunes and will be released on DVD May 8th.

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Black & White Thang Reloaded The Black & White Thang was born in Tortola on May 2008 and has had tremendous success over the years, becoming one of the most talked about themed events in the territory, especially among the BVIslanders who look forward to the event each year.

This signature event, conceptualized by Fabian Graneau of Wings Productions, welcomes all fun-loving party-goers to express themselves in an atmosphere which has been spiced up by the theme — everyone wears black and white outfits — and the entertainment.

Over the years, similar events have popped up in neighboring Caribbean islands such as Dominica, Antigua, St. Lucia, Barbados and, farther afield, in Miami.

The event is a sophisticated semi–formal affair, which also sets it apart from the conventional and casual events filled with colors that are held during the year.

“The event has created many memorable moments and it is our intention as the event grows big-

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.

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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ger and older to make it more and more entertaining and eventful,” Fabian said.

This year will be the 11th year the event will be hosted in the BVI, and its set to feature two different dance floors and three bars.

Black & White Thang Reloaded is this Saturday from 9pm until at Island Sizzle (formerly the Beach Club Terrace) in Baugher’s Bay. Entertainment this year will be provided by Lady Mix, DJ Dre 5 Star Selector, Dominica own Djay Smoove 4everhype and DJ Bertrum.

General admission is $25, or get a VIP ticket which includes limited drinks for $60 and it includes limited drinks and refreshments.

For tickets and more information please call 544-3608.

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Printed by Caribbean Printing Company Limited, P.O. Box 133, Road Town, Tortola, B.V.I. laura.thomas@bviwelcome.com, © 2016 www.limintimesbvi.com Editor: Chrystall Kanyuck-Abel Production: Laura Thomas Tel: Laura – 346-9318/ Chrystall – 543-5830 Fax: 494-4413 Vol. 30, 4 / May 3 - May 9, 2018

Get Your Gratitude I was having one of those mornings. You know the ones: it was raining, the roads were covered in rocks, puddles were hiding the new potholes, and to top it off I got stuck behind a trailer truck blocking both directions of traffic because its wheels had lost traction as he was trying to back into a driveway.

Then I remembered that not so long ago, it would have taken all day to get from where I live in Josiah’s Bay to Frenchman’s Cay and back because Irma mashed up so many of our roads. And not so long before that, I would have been making the trek via bus or several thumbed rides because I didn’t have a car. And then I remembered that I’m fit and well enough that even if there were no charitable drivers to be found, I could always walk, an option not everyone has.

In other words, I remembered how fortunate I am to have problems like an inconvenient commute. Suddenly I was giving thanks for the same thing that was annoying me just a minute beforehand. Getting in a grateful headspace is an instant mood lifter for me, but did you know there’s a lot of science showing that gratitude is good for you?

There’s the Northeastern University study that found a link between gratitude and more patience and better decision-making. One Swiss study Limin’Times Entertainment Gude

found that people who were more grateful also took better care of their health. A UK study showed a link between more gratitude and more sleep. Yet another study on people with chronic illness found that those who kept a daily gratitude journal experienced fewer painful symptoms than their counterparts who didn’t journal. Then there was the study that found grateful people also have better self esteem than those that aren’t as grateful. There have also been several studies that show that the more you count your blessings, the happier and less depressed you feel.

So grateful people feel better and happier, which is pretty great, but in all this research I saw another theme emerge: gratitude actually makes you a better person! In one study of people in Germany and the US, those who said they “regularly and often” experienced gratitude were also more likely to do “pro-social behavior,” social scientists way of talking about good deeds. Another study, this one in Kentucky, found that grateful people are kinder to others, even when faced with unkind treatment themselves.

All these PhDs seem to agree that the best way to get more grateful is to practice gratitude daily with something like a gratitude journal. I don’t know about everyone else, but I’m going to start mine tonight!

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Prayer Day

dillas and $5 Patron shots. DJ Krusha will provide entertainment from 10pm until.

Myett’s in Cane Garden Bay is also having their Cinco de Mayo party on Saturday from 5–7pm. Entertainment will be provided by Marcus Mark. Enjoy Sauza tequilla specials, shots, margaritas and Mexican munchies.

The Watering Hole will also have a Cinco de Mayo party on Saturday from 5pm–midnight. Entertainment will be provided by Al Broderick and DJ Feugo. You can also have your dog registered at the Today, Thursday, is Interdenominational Day of event, enter a dog and owner lool alike costume Prayer, whose theme this year is “Making every ef- contest, join thr dog races, or enjoy specials on Cofort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond rona or Patron. Proceeds will go to the BVI Humane Society. of peace” (Ephesians 4:3).

For more information, please contact vidayofprayer@gmail.com or see their Facebook page VI Day of Prayer.

Cinco de Mayo Parties

Swim & Sup The Sound VISAR’s annual Swim & Sup The Sound is on Sunday beginning at 8:30am at Leverick Bay in Virgin Gorda.

This year’s events include the open water swim race, stand up paddle board race, family beach games and a BBQ. To learn more about the event and to register please visit http://visar.org/event/swim-supsound-2018/.

Bingo Night Also this Saturday from 5–9pm the Ebenezer Thomas Primary School presents “Bingo Night.”

There will be prizes to be won and food and On Saturday Paradise Club in Cane Garden Bay drinks on sale.

Tickets are $5. will have their Cinco de Mayo Party. Come out and enjoy 2 for $5 tacos, $5 burritos, 2 for $5 quesaCont. on pg 10 7

Vol. 30, 4 / May 3 - May 9, 2018

THURSDAY – MAY 3

2018 PAW BAR CRAWL 2–10PM

INTERDENOMINATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER

VILLAGE CAY CONFERENCE ROOM – Greencrete Cocktail Party 5–9pm

EAST END RED ROCK – International Pasta Night 5pm CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S – Open 11am – 7pm or until. $3 happy hour specials, Happy Hour 4–7pm. “Tipsy Thursdays” PARADISE CLUB – Open 3pm–midnight or until. Drink specials and dinner from 8:30pm FRIDAY – MAY 4

SEA COWS BAY EBENEZER THOMAS PRIMARY SCHOOL – Bingo Night 5–9pm CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S – Open 11am – 7pm or until. Cinco de Mayo happy hour specials w/Marcus Mark. Sauza Tequilla Specials, Shots, Margaritas & Mexican Munchies

DUFF BOTTOM

PARADISE CLUB – Cinco de Mayo Party – All Day, DJ Krusha from 10pm until

SAVE THE SEED ENERGY CENTRE – Marriage Survival Kit 7–10pm

ST. THOMAS BAY – Sex Street Reunion Party 9am–until

EAST END

UNTANGLE BEAUTY SALON – “Celebrations” Meet & greet, One Year Anniversary & Customer Appreciation 9am–8pm

RED ROCK – Pub Night. Cracked conch, half-price pizzas, $5 wings, $5 goat water, $3 mixed drinks & live music

SUNDAY – MAY 6

CANE GARDEN BAY

EAST END

MYETT’S — Open 11am – 7pm or until. $3 happy hour specials. “Fire Fridays” $2 Happy Hour Shots

RED ROCK – Smooth Jazz Sunday Brunch 10am–2pm w/music by Oren Hodge from 11:30am. Drink specials including $3 mimosa, $4 rose or bloody mary

PARADISE CLUB – Open 11AM until. Lunch or dinner on the beach

CANE GARDEN BAY

ROAD TOWN

MYETT’S — Open 11am – 7pm or until. $3 happy hour specials. “Bottomless Sundays” $20 Bottomless Mimosas & Bloody Mary 11am–2pm

ISLAND SIZZLE – Black & White Thang Reloaded 9pm until

PARADISE CLUB – Open 11am until. Lunch or dinner on the beach

THE WATERING HOLE – Cinco de Mayo Party 5pm– midnight

VIRGIN GORDA

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LEVERICK BAY – Swim & Sup The Sound. Races, Family Fun Day & BBQ 8:30am 9

UPCOMING EVENTS

MONDAY - MAY 7 ROAD TOWN CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — Open 11am – 7pm or until. $3 happy hour specials. “Sauza Margarita Mondays” $5 Margaritas & Nachos 5–7pm PARADISE CLUB – Open 3PM–midnight or until. Drink specials and dinner on the beach TUESDAY – MAY 8 EAST END RED ROCK – Seafood Night. Menu includes fresh salmon, local lobster, crawfish, coconut shrimp, cracked alligator CANE GARDEN BAY

Grafitti Party– May 19 Boat Ride – May 13

MYETT’S — Open 11am – 7pm or until. $3 happy hour specials. “Grill Night” 5:30–9pm

Elite Summer Basketball Legue – May 18 – July 8

PARADISE CLUB – Open 3pm–midnight or until. Drink specials and dinner on the beach

5K Run/Walk – May 19

WEDNESDAY – MAY 9

Big Jam – May 20

CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — Open 11am – 7pm or until. $3 happy hour specials. “Whacky Wednesdays” 2 Bushwackers for $9 5–7pm PARADISE CLUB – Open 3pm–midnight or until. Drink specials and dinner on the beach

Gemini Bash 2 – May 25 Beach Party – May 26 Poker Run – May 27 Natural Hair Expo – June 3

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Vol. 30, 4 / May 3 - May 9, 2018

Marriage Survival On Friday from 7–10pm the New Life Baptist Church Relationship Enrichment Ministry presents Marriage Survival Kit session at Save the Seed Energy Centre.

The aim of the REM is to nurture and encourage healthy, Godly marriages.

This event is open to courting or married couples.

PAW Crawl The 2018 PAW Bar Crawl is on Saturday from 2–10pm.

PAW BVI was founded in 2014 with the aim to reduce the island’s stray cat and dog populations.

The cost is $80 and it includes transportation, t-shirt, bar specials and surprises along the way.

If you can’t attend the event but want to support PAW, you can purchase a t-shirt for $20 or a tank top for $25.

For more information or to reserve your space, visit the BVI Bar Crawl or PAW BVI Facebook pages.

Sex Street Reunion Sex Street Reunion beach party is on Saturday from 9am until at St. Thomas Bay, Virgin Gorda.

Entertainment will be provided by DJ Lefty, DJ West and DJ Wiz. Entry is Free!

Cocktail Party Greencrete BVI invites the community to a night of creativity and customization as they launch new products and celebrate their 5th anniversary.

The cocktail reception is from 5–9pm at Village Limin’Times Entertainment Gude

Cay Conference Room.

Cocktail attire is required.

See you there!

Celebrations Untangle Beauty Studio, Virgin Gorda will be celebrating their one year anniversary, hosting a meet and greet with new staff and also having a Customer Appreciation Day on Saturday from 9am–8pm.

They are offering 20 percent discount off all services is being offered along with free make-up applications and light refreshments.

First Aid Anegada residents will have their chance to improve their life-saving skills next week when the BVI Red Cross offers advanced first aid training May 7-9. Participants can attend either the morning or the afternoon session for the three-day class, but pre-registration is required. Reserve your space by calling Ms. Faulkner-Smith at 499-7171 or Mr. Vanterpool at 341-6197.

VI History Want to learn more about the BVI’s rich history?

Sign up for the H Lavity Stoutt Community College’s Heritage Tourism Workshop scheduled for two Saturdays, May 19 and May 26. With an overview of these islands’ history from the time of the Amerindians through to about 1950, the course is geared towards charter boat crews and others who work in the tourism industry. Classes are taught by Dr. Michael Kent and run from 9am-noon at the HLSCC Marine Centre in Paraquita Bay. The course costs $100, and the registration deadline is May 11.

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Against All Odds Chapter 3: Rock Bottom

Sigh! I can’t believe this is how my life turned out. It was going great; I thought I was going to get my big break. I should’ve known I’m not that lucky, only persons who are born to parents in this industry get easy success.

It’s about three and a half years since I lost the competition but I also found someone. Let me tell you about Lisa: she’s a saint. The things she has done, and taught me about life, she makes me want to be a good person. Seriously, this woman has a heart only God himself could’ve made.

I met Lisa three years ago after I started working at the delivery service. Whenever I had to drop packages off to her firm she was always kind to me. When I realized I felt a strong attraction to her, I tried to keep our interactions limited because I wanted to stay focused on my music — besides, what would a woman like her want with a delivery guy who does music on the side? When I began to shun her she thought I must hate her, but I was only trying my best not to fall for her.

Needless to say, I got over that. We got together, she became my muse. Lisa inspired me. I was writing a new piece every week and loved playing them at my restaurant gig. She attended my performances whenever she could, and she always supported me at home. Knowing that someone believed in me and my dream gave me the strength I needed to keep pressing. When I was stuck or frustrated, she would con me into taking breaks and relaxing my mind.

When my mind was a storm, this woman was my peace.

Then I went and messed it up.

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I’ve had about four different jobs in the last couple years and at one point I was homeless. I was sleeping on couches of the few friends I still had, bouncing around here and there for a couple days at a time. I had landed a new gig because of one of my homeboys put in a good word for me, but I knew he was tired of my ass staying at his place.

I managed to hide it for a while, which only made it worse when Lisa found out. I swore she was going to leave me for being homeless and for the way my depression led me to neglect her. Lisa still sees me, but at this point we barely operate like a couple. I like to think she is giving me space to handle my business, but I’m afraid she might realize she could do better.

My dreams are temporarily on hold. After so many shut doors and no real progress, I give up. But I’m still not going back home.

In the last few years I’ve haven’t talked to my dad and only occasionally talked to my mom. I guess she had enough of trying because she’s stopped asking me to come home, and our conversations are always brief. Sometimes I wonder what life would be like living off my parents’ money. Would I be happy then? Probably not! ………………………………………………………………….................

Ladies and gentlemen please give it up for our composer and musical genius Brandon Wells......... ....................................................................................

Against All Odds is a five-part story. Watch this space to read the rest in future editions of Limin’ Times. Previous chapters can be read on our website limintimesbvi.com.

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What Do Men Want?

Dear Koren, Someone to have fun with. Maybe this is I am confused because I don’t know what what the other women that you say are ghetto seem men want. I am a decent person, I only have one to have: a sense of knowing how to enjoy themchild and I take care of myself physically, but the selves. guys that show interest don’t seem to stick around Someone who has some independence. for long. I know other women my age who behave Men don’t mind taking care of a woman, but they very ghetto but they always seem to have a man in like it when she is not too clingy and has a life and their lives. What is it that men really look for in a interests of her own. woman who is in her 30s?

Physical intimacy. Yep, they love when a –Confused woman initiates intimacy or is always ready when Dear confused, they themselves initiate.

I hope it’s a comfort that not even men can Confidence. A man does not want to be his really answer your question because different men woman’s therapist, nor to fix her every insecurity. He want different things depending on their age, lev- prefers a woman who is confident and emotionally el of maturity, personality and goals in life. What’s mature and who is able to have some control over more, men may want one type of woman to date her own life. casually, but look for something else when they deLove. I believe most men are also looking cide to settle down. Others may choose not based for love and unconditional acceptance. on what they really want, but based on the expectaYou also have to think about what you want. tions of their family, church or village.

Are you being honest with yourself about who you But, let’s try to answer it anyway. If we were are? Are you trying to be a certain way because you to think of the physical, emotional and psychologi- think it’s what will make you attractive to the oppocal make-up of the average man, we could come to site sex? It could be that the women you’re comparsome safe conclusions about what men in their 30s ing yourself to have something that those particular and 40s seem to want in a woman: men are looking for, and that you would not even Someone attractive. No matter how nice want those guys. It is important that you be your your personality is, I believe that most men still genuine self so that when you meet someone who want a woman who is nice to look at. is interested, you know it’s truly a good fit.

Someone healthy and fit. This is not about size at all, but about taking care of yourself and Send your questions and comments to askkoren@ projecting that general health. live.com. Your confidentiality is assured.

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Vol. 30, 4 / May 3 - May 9, 2018

Erickson, The Comeback Kid Over the weekend, a heartwarming story of determination and drive ended in triumph for Deya Erickson.

After severely injuring her knee days before her final Carifta Games in 2016, followed by surgery six months later, and missing the entire 2017 season, Erickson was told she might never be able to run again.

On Saturday evening in Ponce, Puerto Rico, Turabo University sophomore Erickson won the Liga Atletica Interuniversitaria Justas 100m hurdles, becoming the territory’s first athlete to claim a title in the championships. Erickson, who had the second fastest time of 14.31 seconds in her heat in the semis, fended off UPR Humacao’s Erika Serrano in a photo finish, winning by .009 seconds as both ran 14.13 seconds.

“Winning the Justas makes me feel proud of myself,” an elated Erickson said. “I doubted myself before the race and felt I should settle for second, because coming into the race, I had the second fastest seed time. So I had a little doubt but, at the Limin’Times Entertainment Gude

same time, I felt that maybe if I push, maybe if I fought, I could win it.”

Erickson added: “Winning after this injury, after I was told I would never be able to run the hurdles again, and here I am today. I know that my future is bright and I will continue to work hard because it doesn’t stop here.”

With nine months off, in the summer of 2017, she began doing basic dynamic movements to strengthen her hips and elsewhere, before starting to run in October after Hurricanes Irma and Maria.

Those were the first steps to her victory.

“So far, this has been the biggest challenge of my life,” the 21-year old said. “The first part of training was painful and just getting sharp and getting back to where I was and even better, it was stressful.

I also had to work on building my confidence back to compete again.”

Erickson said it’s a good feeling becoming the first BVI athlete to claim a Justas title.

“It goes to show it doesn’t make a difference if you go to the USA or Puerto Rico,” she said. “What makes the difference is getting an education and being able to do what you love. What makes it even better is standing out as a BVI athlete no matter where we go.”

Erickson said she has learnt to be patient and have faith.

“It’s when you have faith, you know that something great will come out of your hard work,” she said. “When you know you have the privilege and God gave you the gift and you have talent you can do something great with it.”

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