Vol. 30, No. 11 June 21 – June 27, 2018
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To our island’s Happenings Now in its 30th Year!
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Family Fun Day Fun and games are the goal this weekend as UNICEF and BVIHSA’s Community Mental Health present a family fun day at Althea Scatliffe Primary School. UNICEF has been focusing on children’s mental health around the Eastern Caribbean ever since last year’s devastating storms as part of its Return to Happiness program. Saturday’s family fun day will extend the joy to all ages, and help fill the gap left by the Amazing Race, which Community Mental Health would usually host each May, but didn’t take place this year. The Althea Scatliffe schoolyard will be transformed into a mini-carnival for the day. It all starts at 10am with plenty of free Coney Island-style table games like popping a balloon with a dart or tossing a ball into the right bowl. Winners get tickets that can be exchanged for prizes suitable for everyone from young toddlers up to adults.
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While you’re there, you can also support the booths selling goodies to help raise funds for the Althea Scatliffe Striders. A highlight of the day is sure to be the Black Panther Dance Challenge. Groups from schools around the territory will put on three-minute performances that have to include moves from the hit film Black Panther. There are prizes on the line, so the competition is sure to be fierce. As the day continues, there will be a chance to hop on the bouncy castles, have your face painted, ride a mini-train, and – for the bigger kids – take a turn on a go-kart track. As the kids enjoy their fun, the grownups can join the domino table, check out some of the event’s informational booths, or relax and enjoy the planned entertainment including the sounds of DJ Dre. I’m told there are also a few surprises in store, so make sure you keep an ear tuned to the day’s emcee so you don’t miss a thing.
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Island Dogs Whether it’s a fancy purebred or just a coconut retriever, there is something special about an island dog. Since the annual dog show is happening this weekend, I thought I’d share some of things I love about island dogs. 1. They’re adaptable. Your best friend’s favorite brand of dog food isn’t on the shop shelf because it’s still waiting to clear customs; what do you do? Maybe you feed Fido some of your meat or maybe you switch it up on him and get something a little different this time. Either way, island dogs are used to things changing from time to time, so he won’t mind much. 2. They love the sea. I know there are some exceptions to this one, but I’ve met many island dogs who are far better swimmers than I am. Take Pippin, my friend’s enormous white fluffball. That dog could literally tow a dinghy, and sometimes takes my friend on far longer swims than she planned because he doesn’t want to leave the water. 3. They make friends easily. Travel is a fact of life when you live on an island, but many dogs can’t go when it’s time for their human families to have a holiday. Enter the dogsitter. Some of my favorite island dogs are the ones I’ve gotten to know while watching over them when their family travels. Inevitably, they will be shy for the first day or two, but before long they are greeting me at the door like an old friend and trying to follow me to bed at night. Limin’Times Entertainment Gude
4. They get along with other animals. It’s not just new humans they get along with, either. Elsewhere, it was rare to meet a dog who peacefully co-existed with other dogs as well as cats, turtles and other animals. Here in the BVI, multiple pets in a home seems like a norm, rather than the exception. I’m sure it’s because these island pups don’t know anything different, but it comes as a surprise all the same. 5. They’re remarkably responsible. Growing up, our family dogs always had to be leashed whenever they were out of the house, and were rascally little escape artists whenever possible. Island dogs, on the other hand, seem to know their limits. One woman I know has a dog who accompanies her to the spot where she catches a ride each morning and waits with her. When the ride arrives, the dog goes home on its own. Another dog owner would occasionally run into his dog out in the neighborhood. “Go home,” the man would say, and the pup would immediately trot home and stay there, knowing that it would be in trouble if the man saw it out again that day. Looking back over this list, I think it’s possible island dogs set a pretty good example for how we should live too: don’t be flustered by the unexpected, enjoy the ocean, try to get along with others, even if they’re different; and always know when it’s time to go home. 6
Well and travels to the Valerie O. Thomas Community Centre. Then on Sunday, cleanup continues from Nanny Cay back to the Community Centre. Residents are urged to bring their gloves to participate in the activity.
Dog Show
Open Stage The BVI Humane Society’s 2018 Dog Show is on Saturday from noon. There will be competitions for all classes of pedigree and mixed breed dogs, plus a K9 cross country challenge. Attendees can also enjoy spit roasted pig, pony rides, ice cream and much more. For more information, please call 542-2070. Come out to Pancake Paradise’s first Open Stage event at Friday 6pm. Catch Awesome Reloaded Band, DJ Marz, Ill Mindz and more and Lady Luxe Keemzey hosts. Open Stage will be twice monthly and is open to persons who wants to showcase their talent in front of an audience.
Glow Fete
On Saturday at Island Sizzle come out and enjoy the Glow Fete. Entertainment will be provided by VIBE and Ah Milli Sounds. Admission is $20 before midnight and a little Don’t forget about the weekly wind-down at Matmore after. Doors open at cha’s Bar & Grill. Free up Fridays goes down with DJ 10pm and you must be 18 Synca and Contra Band. Admission is free. and older to attend.
Friday Lime
Sale
Community Cleanup
Latitude 18 is having a just for fun sale this Friday The Sea Cows Bay community clean up is schedand Saturday. Visit them and walk away with 10%– uled for Saturday and Sunday from 6–9am on both 50% off selected items. Remember all sales are final days. and it’s cash only. On Saturday, the cleaning route begins at Albion 7
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THURSDAY – JUNE 21
CANE GARDEN BAY
ROAD TOWN
MYETT’S — Open 11am – 7pm or until. $3 happy hour specials. “Fire Fridays” $2 Happy Hour Shots
LE PETITE SPORTS BAR – Thirsty Thursdays 8pm until EAST END
PARADISE CLUB – Open 11am until. Lunch or dinner on the beach
RED ROCK – International Pasta Night 5pm
TRELLIS BAY
CANE GARDEN BAY
TRELLIS BAY MARKET – “Vybez & Chill BBQ Night” Live music w/special DJ. Grill – Pigtail, Fish & Lobster, Jerk – Chicken & Pork, BBQ Chicken
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 ROAD TOWN MARCHE – Turbo Sounds 5pm until
ISLAND SIZZLE – Glow Fete 10pm
PANCAKE PARADISE – Open Stage 6pm LATITUDE 18 – Cash only sale. 10–50 percent off FORT HILL MATCHA’S – Free Up Fridays w/DJ Synca & Contra Band 8pm until EAST END RED ROCK – Pub Night. Cracked conch, half-price pizzas, $5 wings, $5 goat water, $3 mixed drinks & live music
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ROAD TOWN AlTHEA SCATLIFFE PRIMARY SCHOOL – UNICEF & Community Mental Health “Return to Happiness” Family Fun Day 10am–5pm
FRIDAY – JUNE 22
UPCOMING EVENT
SATURDAY – JUNE 23
THE HUB – Fantastic Fridays 8
LATITUDE 18 – Cash only sale. 10–50 percent off SEA COWS BAY Community Clean Up 6–9am DIAMOND ESTATE COUNTRYSIDE ADVENTURERS – The BVI Humane Society 2018 Dog Show noon until CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S – Open 11am – 7pm or until. “My Vibe Saturday” happy hour w/Marcus Mark
PARADISE CLUB – Open 11am until. Lunch or dinner on the beach TRELLIS BAY
MYETT’S — Open 11am – 7pm or until. $3 happy hour specials. “Sauza Margarita Mondays” $5 Margaritas & Nachos 5–7pm
TRELLIS BAY MARKET – “BBQ Night” 11am-10pm drink specials
PARADISE CLUB – Open 3pm–midnight or until. Drink specials and dinner on the beach
SUNDAY – JUNE 24
TUESDAY – JUNE 26
SEA COWS BAY
NANNY CAY
Community Clean Up 6–9am
PEG LEGS – “Margarita Tuesdays” 6–9pm
EAST END
EAST END
RED ROCK – Smooth Jazz Sparkling Brunch/Lunch w/ music by Oren Hodge
RED ROCK – Seafood Night. Menu includes fresh salmon, local lobster, crawfish, coconut shrimp, cracked alligator
CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — Open 11am – 7pm or until. $3 happy hour specials. “Bottomless Sundays” $20 Bottomless Mimosas & Bloody Mary 11am–2pm
CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — Open 11am – 7pm or until. $3 happy hour specials. “Grill Night” 5:30–9pm
UPCOMING EVENTS Fish Fry – Jun 29 Food Fete Laumch – Jun 29 The Black Out – Jun 29 Boat Ride – Jun 30 Game Night – Jun 30 Exquisite Boat Show – Jun 30 Temptation Island – Jun 30 Festival Jumpstart – July 1 Rock the Doc – July 2
PARADISE CLUB – Open 11am until. Lunch or dinner on the beach
PARADISE CLUB – Open 3pm–midnight or until. Drink specials and dinner on the beach
TRELLIS BAY
WEDNESDAY – JUNE 27
TRELLIS BAY MARKET – Serving lunch & dinner from noon–8pm. Menu: Conch fritters, Lobster & Shrimp pasta & wraps
CANE GARDEN BAY
Summer Kick-Off – July 7
MYETT’S — Open 11am – 7pm or until. $3 happy hour specials. “Whacky Wednesdays” 2 Bushwackers for $9 5–7pm
Break Through – July 8
MONDAY - JUNE 25 CANE GARDEN BAY
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Rave Fete – July 7
Bridging the Gap 4 – July 14 White Diamond – July 21
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I Predict Cheating Dear Koren, My boyfriend has no boundaries and I believe it’s just a matter of time until he cheats. When we are driving, I see how he watches women in tight clothes. He calls all his female friends darling and sweetheart. He has two “friends” who call him at all times and he gives one of them advice about her relationship. I have told him that this behavior bothers me but he says because of his job he meets a lot of women, and that I have nothing to worry about. I have been cheated on in the past and I am once again seeing the signs. Am I over reacting as he says or should I move on and find someone else who is different? – Wondering Dear wondering woman, I suspect that you might be feeling very insecure because of your boyfriend’s friendliness with the ladies and the way he looks at them even in front of you. It has to be a horrible feeling to just be waiting for something to happen, and you do not deserve to live like that. Life, and relationships too, should be enjoyed rather than leaving you in tension. I would not say that you are over-reacting, because every feeling that you have is yours to own. But you don’t have to keep it either. When you catch these feelings, pause and observe them. Ask yourself where the feelings are coming from and whether they will help or hurt you. When you can answer yourself, decide if these feelings are safe to discard or if you can do something to change things. 11
Being hurt in the past has caused you such pain that you have adopted a “once bitten, twice shy” mentality. You absolutely don’t want it to happen again and I get that. However, are you really doing yourself any favors by scrutinizing all his behavior toward other women? Do you know that what a person focuses on is mostly what they see? A magnifying glass makes whatever they are focused on bigger, and you, my sister, have put a magnifying glass on certain behaviors. I’m not saying that your boyfriend shouldn’t improve his boundaries, but is it really fair to judge him so intensely? It is normal for a man to look at women who are passing. The use of darling and sweetheart for everybody sounds like a habit; his way of being charming. Relationships are not always easy to navigate and our baggage makes it even more complicated. What makes them work is dealing with our own personal stuff and working on the partnership. Please take some time to figure out if you have gotten past the hurt from before and acknowledge that all men are not cheaters. Insecurity is more about how we feel about ourselves, than how we are treated. Try to notice some positive things about your boyfriend and point those out, so he will want to do them more. Just as he is not focusing on your perceived flaws, don’t focus on his. Instead act and speak like what you share is too precious for him to mess up and chances are he will live up to your expectations.
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Lights, Camera, Action Chapter 4: A Big Decision
Pierre “Great job guys, this is the kind of team we are proud to have here at KBS,” I wanted this meeting to hurry up and end so I could get out of there. After a year of dating, it was it was the weekend I would take Bella to meet my parents. I thought it had been long enough to know that we were serious about each other, so why wait any longer than to bring the two most important people in my life and the love of my life together? I would say that the weekend went very well. Bella and my parents clicked right away. We were on our way out the door to catch the train back when my dad pulled me aside and said, “Son, don’t lose that one.” By Wednesday evening and I was sitting at my desk trying to go over some notes for my case the next morning. The more I read, the more I realized my client was guilty. “Well, you can’t win them all,” I said out loud. It is what it is. I got up and turned off my desk light and headed to the company parking garage to my car. I was a young lawyer at KBS Law Firm. I’d only been with the company three years but at 33 years old, I was already beginning to make a name for myself. I had a head start since I was born in privilege. My family had money and once you did right by them, you got to spend it. My parents weren’t strict while I was growing up, but then again I wasn’t a bad kid either. All the stuck-up-ness that came with sociLimin’Times Entertainment Gude
ety never worried them; they didn’t crave for anyone’s approval. I remember when I told my dad I wanted to be a defense lawyer and not focus so much on the family business. To my surprise he had no objections. To my surprise, he said I could pursue my goal and still be involved in the family business: I could be the family lawyer. He explained that the most important thing to him and to my mom was that I got a college education. I’ve worked very hard to build my career. My home and car were a gift from my parents but I maintain their upkeep. I remembered when I told my dad in my last semester that I was going to get an apartment and a used vehicle for now. He was proud that I wanted to be my own man, but he said they would be a gift from him on the condition that I didn’t wait too late to turn my house into a home. I think it’s time to follow up with that deal I made to him. I wasn’t getting any younger and Bella was perfect in all aspects in my eyes. I was head-over-heels in love with Bella. My boys called me pathetic but I didn’t care what they thought. At least I was not a walking whorehouse like they were. I called Bella from the car and told her I was coming over for a bit. 12
Step Up Revolution
I was scrolling through Netflix when I came across Step Up Revolution and I couldn’t believe I was so out of sync that I didn’t even know there was a fourth installment to the Step Up film series as I’ve watched the previous three. This installment didn’t live up to the previous ones, which I could re-watch again and again, but it was still enjoyable. The opening scene of the film shows you the performing art dance crew MOB shutting down the strip to give one of their epic performances. Best friends Sean (Ryan Guzman) and Eddy (Misha Gabriel Hamilton), who are the crew leaders, come up with the performance plans and with what they would need to do to execute it. Also in the crew are members with special talents so performances get an extra touch. When young dancer Emily (Kathryn McCormick) arrives in Miami she dreams of becoming a professional dancer and falls in love with Sean. Emily wants to join MOB, then gets put on the spot when she’s assigned to dance lead in the next 13
MOB performance. After her stellar execution, Eddy decides there is more to Emily than her relationship with Sean, and agrees to make her a full-time member of the crew. Emily’s loyalty to MOB is tested however, when her father (Peter Gallagher), who’s a rich businessman, announces plans to develop the dancers’ historic neighborhood. The development will mean that the dancers and thousands of others will be displaced from their homes. What’s a poor dance crew to do? Emily’s idea is to turn MOB’s performing art into protest art in hopes of changing the city council’s mind about her dad’s development plans. Things quickly hit the fan when Eddy finds out that MOB’s new nemesis is also Emily’s father. Rather than bringing his grievance to Sean or letting Emily defend herself, Eddy he stages a performance that goes completely south. Has he jeopardized the future of MOB? Step Up Revolution is now on Netflix and DVD.
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BVI’s Top Athletes Celebrated The territory’s Commonwealth Games athletes were celebrated with with a motorcade on Thursday, followed by a parade and a festive ceremony at the Tortola Pier Park last Friday afternoon. Twin sisters Tynelle and Trevia Gumbs, Tahesia Harrigan-Scott, Chantel Malone, Joe Chapman, and Kyron McMaster and his family were paraded through town as hundreds of residents lined the streets and snapped images of the waving athletes. “We’re not just proud of you because of your athletic prowess. We’re proud of you because you have been very good ambassadors of this country,” Hon. Myron Walwyn said before presenting McMaster a $30,000 check, then said that McMaster broke the glass ceiling for everyone in the territory. “Not just the glass ceiling in athletics, but you’ve also said to all of us, that whatever you strive to do, whatever you want to do, get up and do it because you have the greatness inside of you. And I want to thank you so much for that,” he said. McMaster said while everyone was excited about his victory, there’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes in preparing for competition. “Winning this medal wasn’t only about winning it for me and my personal reasons, or for coach (Samuels). We went through a tragedy in the hurricane and this medal is basically dedicated to everyone that we lost in the hurricane,” he said to cheers, before presenting his Commonwealth Games Limin’Times Entertainment Gude
participation medal to Samuels’ daughter Xavyerna and his sister Althea. “There’s a lot that we don’t shine the light on but the hurricane was very difficult. I’m sorry for those who lost family and friends in the hurricane. If my winning brought a light to you, I’m happy that I could have done that for you.” Malone, who became the BVI’s first IAAF World Championships finalist and placed seventh in the long jump last summer, then finished fifth in the Commonwealth Games, said the road to being an ambassador is not easy. She recalled seeing McMaster run in Gainesville, Florida, and told Samuels then about his calm pre-competition demeanor. “From then you have inspired me so much. I was at the runway in Commonwealth and saw you won gold, and I automatically looked up and I was like ‘that one’s for you coachie,’” she said before receiving her own check for $15,000. “He would have been so proud of you, and I am so proud of you, and thank you for inspiring me.” After winning Commonwealth Games gold, McMaster said the BVI always has his back in track and field. “But, I didn’t know it was this heavy,” he said, noting the large turnout. “Now that I’ve seen it, it actually motivates me more to go out there and be the best ambassador I can be for the country.” McMaster returns to action in Paris on June 30. 14
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