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Vol. 29, No. 47
ALSO THIS WEEK: Summer Sizzle • Wet Fete • Old School Party • Voice Notes • Summer Nights
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Fashion So Hot it Sizzles! It’s time again for high fashion to come to the BVI for the annual Summer Sizzle. This year’s star-studded event includes appearances by The Young and The Restless’ Eva Marcille and pop songstress Jessica Jarrell, plus models from around the region and the world. The weekend of glamour and style begins – in true island hospitality style – with food. A Taste of the BVI is the theme of the welcome party set for Thursday, July 20 at Myett’s in Cane Garden Bay. Tickets are $60 per person and include dinner, a welcome drink, and the chance to mix and mingle with the models and designers participating in Summer Sizzle. Beach fashion is the focus on Friday, July 21st at the BVI Swim show at the Multipurpose Sports Complex, hosted by Jessica and the BVI’s own B’More. At the swim show, expect to see swimwear and resort wear from BVI designers like Andrea Wilson and her Islander Collection, and Nadia Winter and Natalya Thomas’ Duo Collection. International designers like Shernicia May-
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ers from St. Vincent and the Grenadines; Haus of Pink Lemonaid from Los Angeles; and Roger Gary of Aqua Couture will also show off swim and resort looks ahead of the event’s private pool party. Regular tickets cost $20, VIP tickets cost $60, and VIP plus pool party tickets cost $100. Which pool hosts the after party? You’ll have to buy tickets to find out because the location is top-secret. Eva takes over hosting duties for Saturday’s Global Glamour Runway Show, which will include looks by designers from around the world including LA designer Anthony Franco, TAAK, Puerto Rico’s Miriam Budet, Cesar Galindo, and the BVI’s Akeem Stanley. The show will also include a special kids’ fashion segment with young models strutting the runway in looks by 9-year-old designer Sapphire Autumn Rose. Tickets range from $30-$150 depending on seating. The event ends with a special chartered day sail, complete with a beach BBQ and a visit to the territory’s most visited National Park, The Baths. Tickets cost $100. Get your tickets for all the Summer Sizzle events at Hazem’s Beauty Supply, UMI, Bolo’s, Island Roots, Bob’s Gas, Sensus Health Club, JBY or Body Glam on Tortola. In Virgin Gorda, get tickets at Speedy’s, or on St. Thomas, get tickets at Native Son or Urban Threadz.
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OMG – Our Music Group This is a Roll Call! OMG? Check! Our Music Group (OMG) is comprised of seasoned veterans to the music business. Some of the group’s members have worked on some of the biggest stages and with some of the biggest names in the business. The band members are Elmo “Ricky” Connor, Dante “Pascal” Wattley, Jevaughn “JJ” Parsons, Mario Frigo, Tremaine Daley and Marcus Mark. To recap you on the history of the group; Ricky contacted Dante to help with the band knowing he had recently left Volume. At the time the band was named Caution Band. Dante suggested that the band needed a fresh new name and fresh new start. The members put their heads together and came up with the acronym OMG (Our Music Group). OMG believes to become a successful band you first have to have a love of music. Any fame and money can only follow that love afterward. The band recognizes that they are role models for the younger generation, and strive to paint a positive public image. The music group also demands a level of respect when it comes to their music be cause they are ambassadors for the country. For Festival 2017 OMG will release their studio album next week, July 28th, in the CCT Parking Lot from 6–10pm. Not only will OMG perform but attendees can enjoy entertainment from B’More, Drastic, DJ Birch, and 2Xotic Troupe. Caribbean Limin’Times Entertainment Gude
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Cellars will also be there with drink samples and if you haven’t signed up for OMG J’ouvert Troupe you can also do so at the album release party. The event is free. Made in the Virgin Islands An Suh is the name of their new album and it will feature genres such as Groovy Soca, Zouk and, of course, Up-Tempo. The band said the inspiration for their songs comes from real life experiences, observations of what happens around them and also their personal lives. Current singles Ben-Dover and Roll Call will also be featured on the album. Roll Call in particular, is OMG’s way of recognizing the various groups in the BVI that support their events. Follow OMG on their Facebook at Our Music Group-OMG or listen to their music on Soundcloud: OMGLIVE. Catch some of OMG’s summer performances: 21st July - CCT’s Road to Festival & No Kill Bill Video Launch at Myett’s Chill Zone; 22nd July - Summer White Cooler Wet Fete at The Bandstand from 6pm – 2am; 28th July - OMG Album Release Party at CCT’s parking lot from 6pm – 10pm; 29th July - Kiddies Fiesta at Enid Scatliffe Grounds; 29th July - Insomnia at Tortola Pier Park parking lot, 1st August - Road Town Festival Village, 7th August – J’ouvert, Island Vybz Wet Fete, August Monday Parade; 9th August - Bouncer’s Bar Wet Fete, Cane Garden Bay Beach Invasion, East End Festival Village; 10th August - Carrot Bay Festival Village.
EDM Nights On
Saturday, Paradise Club in Cane Garden Bay presents Summer Nights Part 2, an Electronic Dance Music party. There will be body painting, glow paint and rave sticks for all attendees. Entertainment will be provided by DJ CJ, DJ Got Milk, DJ Sascha, DJ Fuego and Dee-L Martin. For more information, please call 495-9910. Action starts at 6pm.
Prince & Princess 2017
cial appearances by OMG, 2xOTIC Troupe, Drastic, and B’More plus a fire dancing show, and drink and food specials from Caribbean Cellars. On Saturday, catch a special live performance from Awesome Reloaded Band. Formerly known as the Awesome Crew, the band has matured and evolved with bandleader Sym Lettsome at the helm. No cover charge.
The Beat Goes On Myett’s in the Bay is known for its amazing sunsets, relaxing atmosphere, delicious food and awesome entertainment. But did you know that this year is Myett’s 25th anniversary? Yep! The Beat has been going on for almost 25 years, and they plan to celebrate in style. Watch this space or https://www.facebook.com/myetts for more details. In the meantime, enjoy their BOGO (Buy-1Get-1) bar eats and $3 drink specials at Happy Hour 5-7pm, or if you’re feeling hungrier, try a fresh specialty pizza for lunch or dinner. For the next month, Myett’s teams up with Campari to “Drink for a Cause:” With every purchase of a refreshing Campari cocktail for $5, Myett’s will donate to the Rainbow Children’s Home.
‘Mixing Culture, Sun, Sand and Sea under one theme, taking you to the roots for Festival 2017’ is this motif for this year’s Prince & Princess Pageant this Sunday at the Sir Rupert Briercliffe Hall. Anaya Findlay, K’mari Grant, Tyasia Cameron, Xhayne Pemberton, Emoyah Matthew, Adrian Gilbert, Lyriq Rhymer, Sherwood Charles, Tehillah Hutchinson, Jabari Pemberton, Ashonte’ Brewley and Christian Sommersel will compete for the crowns beginning at 3pm. Catch a celebratory parade before the show at 1:30pm. VIP tickets are $30, adults $20, and children Secret Saturday Thelma’s Hideout, Virgin Gorda ‘Secret Sat12 and under $10. Get your tickets from J&C Tradurday’ party goes down this Saturday at 10pm. ing, Heaven’s Kids Salon and CCT. DJ Wiz, DJ Richie and DJ Paid Fa will provide entertainment. Summer Fun @ Myett’s Chill Zone Hot summer nights are for party and play at Myett’s Chill Zone, Tortola Pier Park. This week’s Wete Fete 5 Star Promotions presents Summer White TGIF party is a special Festival Friday sponsored Cooler ‘Wete Fete’ Saturday at the Band Stand by CCT. There will be specials on smart phones, top-up prizes, and music by DJ Bertram, plus specont. on page 10 7
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THURSDAY JULY 20 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
SATURDAY – JULY 22
ROAD TOWN
ROAD TOWN PIER PARK — Myett’s “Chill Zone” Happy Hour 5–7 w/fresh PIER PARK — Myett’s “Chill Zone” Awesome Reloaded popcorn. Game Night! FUN BAR GAMES ALL NIGHT Band PIER PARK – “Aromas Cigar & Martini Bar” Thirsty PIER PARK – “Aromas Cigar & Martini Bar” Endless Thursdays w/ Drink Specials for Ladies ALL NIGHT, Live Mimosas & Bloody Mary’s $20 from noon – 5pm. DJ from 9pm BANDSTAND – Wete Fete 6pm–2am CANE GARDEN BAY BAMBOUSHAY LOUNGE – Old School Party w/Turbo MYETT’S – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, 2–for–1 Happy Sounds 10pm Hour Bar Eats 5-6pm, Summer Sizzle Welcome Dinner MULTI–PURPOSE COMPLEX – Global Glamour Runway Party 7pm until – Tickets available Show 7:30pm QUITO’S – Open 4pm. Happy Hour/Marcus Mark 5–7pm & CANE GARDEN BAY Dinner from 8pm. Open Upstairs @Quito’s from 6pm MYETT’S - ‘No Ship Day’ Open 8am-11pm. 2–for–1 Bar Eats FRIDAY JULY 21
w/ $3 Drink Specials at Happy Hour 5-7pm, Specialty Pizzas. Marlon “Pan Jazz” @ 7pm
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PIER PARK — Myett’s “Chill Zone” Festival Friday TGIF! After Party w/ CCT, DJ Bertrum, OMG and more. See ad on QUITO’S – Open 4pm. Happy Hour & Dinner w/Too page 12. Drink Specials all night Smooth. Open Upstairs @Quito’s from 6pm PIER PARK — “Aromas Cigar & Martini Bar” Corporate Happy Hour from 5pm. Drink Specials all night, DJ from 9pm
THELMA’S HIDEOUT – Secret Saturday 10pm
MULTI–PURPOSE COMPLEX – BVI SWIM Runway Show 7:30pm
SUNDAY – JULY 23
MYETT’S — ‘No Ship Day’ Open 8am-11pm. 2–for–1 Happy Hour eats 5-7pm. Specialty Pizza. Jalena 7–10pm
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PIER PARK – Freedom Fridays! 4pm–midnight
CANE GARDEN BAY
Open daily Bar Bites & Drinks Specialty Nights TGIF Parties Fri. 5pm 284•441•9649 Facebook: Chill Zone BVI
PARADISE CLUB – EDM Night from 6pm
ROAD TOWN PIER PARK — Myett’s “Chill Zone” CLOSED
PIER PARK — “Aromas Cigar & Martini Bar” Sunday Fun QUITO’S – Open 10am. Lunch w/Oren Hodge. Happy Hour Day $3 Beers, $5 Hennessy, Drink Specials from 4pm 5-7pm Third Dimension & Dinner from 8pm The Edge. Open Upstairs @Quito’s from 6pm
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SIR RUPERT BRIECLIFFE HALL – Prince & Princess 2017 3pm CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S —Open 8am-11pm, Beach Bar Specials w/ DJ Vishaal from 10am & Marcus Mark live on Stage @ 7pm. “Specialty Pizzas” QUITO’S – Open 10am. Happy Hour 5–7pm w/Pan Man Jazz & for Dinner 8pm
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 5-7pm, Live on stage @7pm – Akim Johnson. “Specialty Pizzas” QUITO’S – Open 10am. Lunch 12–2:30pm w/Marcus Mark. Happy Hour 5-7pm w/Marcus Mark & Dinner from 8pm w/Quito Solo
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WEDNESDAY – JULY 26
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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’ @ 7pm & “Specialty Pizzas” QUITO’S – Open 4pm. Happy Hour w/ Caave Stoutt 5–7pm TUESDAY – JULY 25 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
UPCOMING EVENTS
PIER PARK — Myett’s “Chill Zone” Roti Wednesday. Delicious fresh made Roti. Happy Hour 5–7pm
Gospel Fest – July 30 Auction for a Cause
PIER PARK — “Aromas Cigar & Martini Bar” Wine down – July 28 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”
Insomnia 2017 – July 29 Kiddies Fiesta – July 29 OMG Album Release Party – July 29
QUITO’S – Open 10am. Happy Hour 5–7pm Quito Solo & Mr. & Miss Jr. BVI Dinner from 8pm – July 29 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
Art & Wine Show – July 30
Int’l Marlin Tournament – July 29–31 Soca Monarch BVI – Aug 3 Miss BVI – Aug 6 Beach Invasion – Aug 9
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in Road Town. Wear something white and bring your own drinks and coolers, but safety first -- no glass beer bottles allowed. Plastic cups will be provided for glass liquor. Apart from water, foam, mist and the pool there will be a ‘Bruk it, Set it’ competition. Entertainment will be provided by Akaii U Sweet & Mr. Bagnall, DJ Malie, Chap Chap, Kylo & Stylee Band, OMG Band, DJ Mac Milli, Kelly Jr., Shaw HP the Band and Rancho. Tickets are $30 in advance (more at the gate) and can be purchased at Hazem’s Beauty Supplies and Native Son. Action is from 6pm–2am.
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Baby Names, 2017 I’m sure your curiosity is piqued, just reading the title. Who hasn’t been curious (well, maybe a lot of you) when it comes to favorite baby names of the hereand-now? Expectant mothers will especially wonder since the choices seem endless. When I named my own children, all three came about in a different manner. My eldest’s full name is Neil Young (I was married to a ‘Young’ at that time). I’d always liked the name Neil, so it just seemed a natural choice. Now, as an adult himself, he loves the name, and has an affinity for the other Neil Young, the musician. My son follows him and his conscious-type music. My daughter Courtlyn never particularly liked her name, though I, of course, did. We shortened it to CC very early on, and she’s never gone back. Colin, my youngest, actually has a first name of ‘Carsten’ but for whatever reason, we switched it up and he continues to go by his middle name. Getting creative with baby-naming is fun, though can be challenging to the less-thanimaginative. Trendy names abound, traditional names pop back up, and biblical names are on the re11
surgence as well. All that really should apply when making the decision is what suits you, your partner, and the upcoming newborn. Ok, I Googled it. Yes, I did. The most common for girls are: Emma, Olivia, Ava, Isabella, and Sophia. For boys, they’re: Liam, Noah, Mason, Lucas, and Oliver. (Personally, I feel it’s time to shake it up!) I suppose going along with the mainstream is okay, but my personal tastes would tend to favor more unique names, while keeping them easy to pronounce and spell. I love a name that can help a child connect their roots. As a teacher I encounter all the name trends, one of my favorite things parents do is name their children in an ancestral language. One memorable student was called Senuah, which means ‘warrior’ in an African dialect; while another, Tsehaya, was named for a traditional word for ‘sunshine.’ I consider both names truly lovely; even if they didn’t roll off the tongue right away. In the long run, the most important thing to remember that your child will have to live with the name you chose, so go easy on them. Get a little crazy, get creative, but keep in mind they will be the ones living with what you’ve chosen, for time everlasting. Vol. 29, 47 l July 20 - July 26, 2017
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Why am I attracting the wrong people? It’s a question many of us ask: he seems so nice, why does he always end up with the wrong girl? Or maybe we have comforted a friend over and over again and we wonder why is she always ends up in this situation. Let’s start by look at why we attract the wrong people into our romantic: Being too open and trusting. You believe in the goodness of people and you ignore warning signs, or you look beyond the red flags for the hidden angel in those you meet. You expect the world to be fair and people to treat you as you treat them. Being drawn to drama. You are turned on by the cycle of break-up and make-up and you like bad boys or wild girls. You crave adventure and a steady relationship seems boring to you. Being a people pleaser. Somehow, you got the message that nice persons should always say yes and that taking care of your own needs is selfish, so you give your all to others and deny your own desires, and as fast as you give and give, they take and take. Having poor boundaries. You don’t tell people when they hurt you, but instead allow yourself to be a martyr and sink into the victim role. You hardly stand up for yourself, a trait that some predator-type persons recognize very quickly and know how to exploit gradually. While all the reasons start with you, that doesn’t make you a bad person. You have just developed a set of attitudes or behaviors that attract the wrong persons. Changing the way you see yourself will change your behavior and the
signals you send out. Of course, we all want to be warm and approachable, but we don’t want to send a message that says “use me” or “abuse me.” Here are some ways to discourage toxic people from latching on to you: Trust your instinct. If your gut feeling tells you that someone is trouble, they probably are. Move slowly with the interactions and observe the way the person behaves: How open and honest are they? How do they talk about and treat others? When you see certain signs, run. Love and accept yourself. You do not need anyone to be complete or fulfilled. Others may add to your life, but never think that anyone else’s love can replace self-love. If you don’t love yourself, you’ll be needy and the wrong person could take advantage of that. Stop trying to fix people. A relationship is not a project. If the person is truly damaged, offer to refer them to a counselor or offer them prayers. Getting involved with them is not the solution because before you know it, you’ll be their punching bag or their bank. Set firm boundaries. It is nice to be generous and helpful, but don’t be a dumping ground or a doormat. Limit how much time, money and self you can give to any one person. We all have issues that make us vulnerable. Get help if your past experiences that have left you broken, so that you can heal and have a good relationship with yourself and with others. When we can be strong, positive and confident we’re far more likely to attract like-minded individuals.
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Crashing the ‘Unbeaten Party’ There’s something I’d like to know. Who is responsible for failing to inform Mega Guns that the basketball game between the unbeaten Legs and the unbeaten Virgin Gorda Mystics didn’t go off as scheduled on Sunday, July 9 because there were no available referees to call the game, and, that the game was called off at 10:45 p.m. and rescheduled to Friday, July 14? Didn’t anyone listen to any of my radio sports reports? Seemingly, Mega Guns thought it was fitting that since the Legs vs Mystics game didn’t go off as schedule, they should have been invited to the unbeaten party, even though they had already lost to Legs earlier in the season. Clearly, it would seem, no one bothered to inform Ray Victor, who had a 22 points 11 rebounds 11 assists triple double in leading six players in double digits, the importance of reading the memo that the Mega Guns’ 113-104 Wednesday night triumph, would crash the BVI Basketball Federation Legs vs Mystics unbeaten party plans. Never mind that the Mystics’ Killven Samuel showed up with a game high 37 and seven assists, because Tavon Phillips of Mega Guns, was declared ‘Deputy Chairman of the Boards’ after his 13 rebounds to go with 18 points for his doubledouble, figures that supported Victor’s triple-double. But, the real “Chairman of the Boards” was the Mystics’ Shamarr George, with 16 rebounds and 14 points. Limin’Times Entertainment Gude
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Perhaps the Mega Guns did not realize that inflicting a ninepoint loss on the Mystics would fuel such a rage, that by Friday night, they would systematically unravel hapless Legs, 102-83, handing them their first loss of the season. The party mood had now been really foiled. “The game wasn’t on my mind like it was last week,” said Legs’ coach Ronnie “Gola” Norman of his team’s loss to the Mystics. “To be honest, I didn’t expect to lose, not to a team that only came with six men.” To make matters even worse, Mega Guns wasn’t done. They threw a dagger in the heart of Legs with a thrilling Sunday night 99-98 victory. Right after that, Go Hard cut the Mystics down from their high by inflicting a 94-86 setback. So, in just three games last week, both former unbeaten Legs and Mystics—who had the Multipurpose Complex nicely arranged for their unbeaten party—were 1-2, after sailing through the league at 4-0 and 3-0 respectively. “It was a good game straight through and honestly, they hustled on the boards,” Mystics’ coach Richie Morton said of their nine-point loss to Mega Guns. “They got a lot of second chances and we didn’t capitalize on that. It was tight towards the end of the game until we made three back to back turnovers and that’s what cost us the game—turnovers.” That’s how the unbeaten basketball party was crashed!
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