Vol 29, 13

Now in it’s 29th Year!

Nov 24 – Nov 30, 2016

Vol. 29, No. 13

Your Free Guide To our island’s Happenings

Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving

ALSO THIS Week: Lobster Fest • Hoodoo Allstars • Beres Hammond • Rock Da Mic

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This Week’s Feature Story By Chrystall Kanyuck-Abel

Lovers’ Rock on De Rock

Beres Hammond, the reggae powerhouse behind hits like “Groovy Little Thing,” “Tempted to Touch” and “I Feel Good,” will be back on Tortola this Saturday, November 26th, bringing his distinctive voice to the Festival Village Grounds in Road Town.

The 61-year-old singer’s career spans back to the 1970s when he was the frontman of the band Zap Pow in his native Jamaica. His first solo album, Soul Reggae, was released in 1976.

By the 1980s, Beres came into his own, forming his own record label, Harmony Records, and releasing Make a Song in 1985. The album’s “What One Dance Can Do,” became an international hit in the 1990s. The also ‘90s saw Beres’ fame growing with the release of international hits “Tempted to Touch,” and “Is This a Sign.” He released seven albums between 1992 and 1998, and his soulful voice and the romantic vibes of his music earned him the nickname “The Love Doctor.”

The new millennium didn’t slow Beres down, and 2001’s Music Is Life included hits like “They Gonna Talk” and “Rockaway.” He followed up in 2002 with a Music Is Life DVD.

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In 2012, Beres’ double album One Love, One Life reached the top spot on Billboard’s Reggae Albums chart. The album was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album, and critics called it the best album of the singer’s long career.

In recognition of his contributions to the musical culture of his native country, Beres received the Order of Jamaica in 2013.

Described by some as “ageless,” the singer continues to give high-energy performances and to sell-out shows. Asked about the longevity of his career in a recent interview with New York’s On Stage, Beres said good management is key.

“You have to understand that you’re also a product and you have to sell yourself… I managed to do that for a period and it’s paid off,” he said. “You have to be serious about it, and you have to be careful what you say upon the mic.

Money is not the whole thing.”

General admission is $40 with advance purchase, more at the door. VIP admission is $125.

Get your tickets online at stubzbvi.com, on Tortola at Swag Crew, Hazem’s Beauty Supply or Bolo’s, or on Virgin Gorda at Speedy’s.

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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Printed by Caribbean Printing Company Limited, P.O. Box 133, Road Town, Tortola, B.V.I. laura.thomas@bviwelcome.com, © 2016 www.limin-times.com Publisher & Editor: Claudia Colli Production Coordinator: Laura Thomas Assistant Editor: Chrystall Kanyuck-Abel Tel: 494-2413; Fax: 494-4413 Vol. 29, 13 l Nov 24 - Nov 30, 2016

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving is an expression of gratitude especially to God. I am thankful because I have the breath of life and the means to live.

I’m thankful that I wake up daily in paradise and, although we have our share of problems, it’s still one of the safest places to live relative to the rest of the world.

Although Thanksgiving is an American holiday, with something similar celebrated in Canada in the month of October, many families and businesses in the BVI have adopted the tradition as well.

My family is no different. For the last 10 years we have been celebrating Thanksgiving with a big family dinner. We gather, feast, give thanks and have a great time.

What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving?

It’ll probably be too late to plan a turkey lunch by time you get this issue, but you might still have time to think about Thanksgiving Dinner. Here are few places you could visit for a special holiday meal: • The Rock Café, Virgin Gorda has a $55 allinclusive dinner. On the menu is Kale Salad with Cranberry, Roasted Pumpkin Soup, and oven roasted Turkey and pumpkin cheesecake, the regular menu will still be available. For reservations please call 495-5482 or by emailing rockcafevg@gmail.com.

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• Sky World’s Thanksgiving Dinner is $50 for adults and $25 for children under 12.

Reservations are required and can be made by calling 4959600.

• Myett’s in Cane Garden Bay is having a Thanksgiving dinner and live performance by the Hudson’s HooDoo AllStars. Call 495-9649 to make dinner reservations.

• Fish N’ Lime Inn is having a traditional Turkey Dinner, but the regular menu favorites will still be available. For reservations, please call 495-4276.

• De Loose Mongoose is having a Thanksgiving Feast buffet style for $35 per person. There will be drink specials all night. 495-2303 is the number to call for reservations and further information.

• The Island Last Resort is having their traditional American Thanksgiving Dinner with live music by Rob Goodier. To make reservations please call 394-0100 or visit www.lastresortbvi.com.

• The Village Café & Restaurant at Olde Yard Village, Virgin Gorda’s Thanksgiving dinner will cost $36 per person. It will include a three–course meal and a complimentary glass of wine. To make reservations, please call 495-5350/346-5350 or by email villagecafe@gmail.com.

• Top of the Baths, Virgin Gorda is having fire dancers during dinner. Reservations are required and the number to call is 495-5497/5411.

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By Laura Thomas

Lobster Festival/Crawl

Rock Da Mic The Callaloo Poets present Rock Da Mic a open mic night on Virgin Gorda on Friday the 25th.

They are calling all poets, singers, musicians, lovers of art and performance artists to come out and display their talent.

Action starts at 7:30pm and will be held at Saucez.

The Anegada Lobster Festival is slated for this weekend. The fun begins on Friday the 25th with the Lobster Crawl, where $40 gets you transportation to seven different Anegada bars, plus drinks and a commemorative t-shirt.

Then on Saturday and Sunday the 26th and 27th is the Lobster Festival, where attendees can taste lobster samples for $5($7 with a drink), and there will be live entertainment at each restaurant.

Participating restaurants are Wonky Dog, Big Bamboo, Anegada Reef Hotel, Cow Wreck, Potter’s By the Sea, Lobster Trap, Flash of Beauty and Neptune’s Treasure.

For more information, please visit www.bvifoodfete.com or call 494-3134.

Live Blues Hudson’s Hoodoo Allstars from St. Louis will be in the BVI at Myett’s, Cane Garden Bay for two nights from the 24th–25th.

Big Mike Aguirre (Blues City Allstars), Hudson Harkins (25 year leader of the Hoodoo Cats) and Andy Coco (Allstar St. Louis bass player) will perform at 7pm each night.

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Dab that Tune Dad that Tune is a musical bingo but much more!

Tortola Ladies Club invites you to a FUNrasier for the BVI Autism Centre on Saturday the 26th.

The fundraiser is at the Tortola Sports Club from 7:30pm following dinner, which will be served at 6pm.

All proceeds from the $10 cover charge go to the BVI Autism Centre.

Wine Tasting You’re invited to join Myett’s in Cane Garden Bay for their monthly Art Show & Wine Tasting in the garden on Sunday the 27th.

Come out and enjoy your afternoon viewing art and craft items by local artists, a farmer’s market and sampling some of the best wines sponsored by Proudly African.

There will also be live steel pan vibes by “Sounds of Steel.”

Myett’s Art Show & Wine Tasting is every last Sunday of the month from 1-5pm.

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live music • events • concerts •

THURSDAY NOV 24 ROAD TOWN

Myett’s Garden & Grill Myett’s Garden Inn Myett’s Sea Spa Olivia’s Corner Store Myett’s Business Center 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 Gude

PIER PARK — Myett’s “Chill Zone” Happy Hour 5–7pm. NFL Party Central. Three big VIRGIN GORDA screens. 8:30 Kick Off SAUCEZ – Callaloo Poets Open Mic Night PIER PARK – “Aromas Cigar & Martini @ 7:30pm Bar” Thirsty Thursdays w/ Drink Specials ANEGADA for Ladies ALL NIGHT, Live DJ from 9pm Lobster Crawl pub crawl around the CANE GARDEN BAY island from 6-11pm Open 8am-11pm. Happy Hour 4-7pm w/ SATURDAY - NOV 26 Candy Man. Thanksgiving Dinner – Live ROAD TOWN music by Hudson’s Hoodoo Allstars @ PIER PARK — Myett’s “Chill Zone” 2 for 7pm 1 Pizzas QUITO’S – Open 10am. Happy Hour Music PIER PARK – “Aromas Cigar & Martini 5–6:30pm w/Marcus Mark Bar” Endless Mimosas & Bloody Marys FRIDAY NOV 25 $20.00 from noon – 5pm ROAD TOWN MULTIPURPOSE SPORTS COMPLEX – BePIER PARK — Myett’s “Chill Zone” TGIF res Hammond live in concert @ 8pm Party with DJ. Happy Hour 5 – 7pm TORTOLA SPORTS CLUB – Dab That Tune PIER PARK — “Aromas Cigar & Martini fundraiser for BVI Autism Ctr @ 7:30pm Bar” Corporate Happy Hour from 5pm.

CANE GARDEN BAY Drink specials all night, DJ from 9pm MYETT’S — No ship day! Bottomless CANE GARDEN BAY mimosas til 2pm. Sunset Happy Hour MYETT’S — Open 8am-11pm. Happy Hour 4–7pm. Evolution Band @7pm w/Limbo 4-7pm w/ Marlon Live music by Hudson’s Dance Contest Hoodoo Allstars @ 7pm QUITO’S – Open 10am. Happy Hour Music QUITO’S – Open 10am. Happy Hour Music 5–6:30pm w/Too Smooth 5–6:30pm w/Third Dimension then Quito ANEGADA & The Edge Anegada Lobster Festival all day WEST END PUSSERS — George Worthmore 7pm

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parties • sports • movies and more

SUNDAY - NOV 27 ROAD TOWN

TUESDAY - NOV 29 ROAD TOWN

PIER PARK — Myett’s “Chill Zone” Buy PIER PARK — Myett’s “Chill Zone” Come one get one 1/2 price select food all day. watch the ship pull out. Happier Hour 5–7 Happy hour 5–7pm PIER PARK — “Aromas Cigar & Martini Bar” Sunday Fun Day $3 Beers, $5 Hennessey, Drink Specials from 4pm

PIER PARK — “Aromas Cigar & Martini Bar” Taco Tuesdays – $2 Tacos, $3 Corona, $4 Margaritas ALL NIGHT

CANE GARDEN BAY

CANE GARDEN BAY

MYETT’S — No ship day! Art Show & Wine Tasting – 1-5pm

MYETT’S — Bottomless mimosas til 2pm.

Live music with Marlon ‘The Pan Man’ @7pm

QUITO’S – Open 10am. Happy Hour Music QUITO’S – Open 10am. Happy Hour Music 5–6:30pm. Pan Jazz with Marlon 5–6:30pm w/Marcus Mark ANEGADA WEDNESDAY - NOV 30 Anegada Lobster Festival all day ROAD TOWN MONDAY - NOV 28 PIER PARK — Myett’s “Chill Zone” Roti ROAD TOWN Wednesday. Delicious fresh made rotis.

PIER PARK — Myett’s “Chill Zone” Mexi- Happy hour drink specials 5–7pm can Monday! 2 for 1 Specialty Margaritas.

PIER PARK — “Aromas Cigar & Martini Happy Hour 5–7pm Bar” Wine down Wednesdays 1/2 off PIER PARK — “Aromas Cigar & Martini House Wines ALL NIGHT Bar” Martini Mondays $6 Martinis ALL CANE GARDEN BAY NIGHT MYETT’S — Bottomless mimosas til 2pm.

CANE GARDEN BAY Sunset Happy Hour Specials 4–7pm, MYETT’S — No ship day! Margarita Caave (3D Band) from 7pm Monday: 2 for 1 Margaritas & Mexican QUITO’S – Open 10am. Happy Hour Music Munchies @ Happy Hour 4–7pm 5–6:30pm. Quito Solo QUITO’S – Open 10am. Happy Hour Music 5–6:30pm w/Third Dimension

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Dance Project: Pop Divas Dec 1

Les Liaisons Dangereuses – Dec 3 Fashion Show – Dec 3 Pure All White 3 – Dec 10 Fete @ The Vault – Dec 16 Plur Sensation –Dec 17 Anegada Kite & Paddle Festival – Jan 14-15

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Body Glam

tion please visit www.5girlsltd. com or call 494-0970.

Body Glam located at the Tortola Pier Park is having a Black Friday Blowout on Friday, 25th from 4:30pm until closing.

Select items are buy one, get the second 50 percent off, and all other items are 10 percent off.

Marcos

On Friday the 25th from 9am– 6pm Marco’s is having their Black Friday Sale. Save up to 60 percent off regular prices.

Other Woman Boutique

Tortola Pier Park

The Other Woman Boutique Don’t miss out on the Black presents a Thanksgiving and Friday Madness sales at the TorBlack Friday Sale on the 24th and tola Pier Park on Friday, 25th from 4:30–8pm. Vis- 25th. Save 30–70 percent on clothing. it each store and see what they have to offer. The first 50 persons will receive a free shopping bag.

Killi Killi Arts Company Live entertainment by DJ Carly Cartel.

The Killi Killi Arts Company roof top preChristmas Jumble sale is Saturday the 26th from Clarence Thomas Ltd 9:30am–noon. You can donate your Bits and Bobs Clarence Thomas Black Week Sale continues or have your own table for $15. To book or enquire until the 25th with storewide savings. There’s please email cloudia@killikillico.com, call 343also a raffle promo, spend $50 or more and get a 7320 or visit www.killikillico.com. chance to win a personal power source.

5 Girls Ltd

5Girls will be having a Black Friday Sale on appliances, groceries, apparel, health and beauty supplies, and home décor items from Friday, 25th – Sunday, 27th. Come out early and receive extra deals, buy one get one half-price deals, and up to 70 percent off regular prices. For more informa-

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Klass Electronics

Klass Electronics located at Tortola Pier Park is having their Black Friday Sale 9am–7pm on the 25th. Sale items include TVs, portable speakers, Apple products, Samsung products, tablets, cell phones, headphones, gaming consoles and much more. Save up to 70 percent storewide.

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Ask Koren

Revenge Ask Koren

Your personal E-therapist, is in the house!

Relationship

Dear Koren, My boyfriend had treated me really badly for the three years we were together and then we broke up. He spent three months begging to get me back and finally started doing everything I ever wanted in those times, so I decided I would take him back just to let him get comfortable and then do something really hurtful to him so that he could see how I felt.

My plan isn’t working, though. Now that we are back together, my love for him is stronger than ever and that wasn’t the plan. Should I just leave him before I get hurt?

–Confused Dear confused, These kinds of games have no winners because here you are planning to hurt someone and the satisfaction you think you will feel, if you have a conscience at all, it won’t come. You will probably look in the mirror and wonder who you really are. Do not bring yourself down to his level.

If he hurt you for so long, that means that something was not right with him. For you to deliberately do it says something about you, too.

Do not let that experience change you for the worse. If you choose to forgive your partner, you won’t forget what he did, but you will allow him to prove himself a changed man and not fake a relationship. If he keeps messing up, then you know what you have to do. If you have not forgiven him, then just let him go and try to move on.

Clearly, you still have feelings for him, hence the reason why your plan is not working. As it

stands now, it’s an unhealthy relationship because you are in it for the wrong reasons and he is being fooled. I think you need to take a closer look at your feelings and consider whether you can truly forgive him; whether you will be able to trust him again; what you really want for yourself and whether you can find it with him.

After you’ve thought through all that, then make a decision, trying as much as possible to be genuine, honorable and kind. You do deserve to be happy and it would not be bad if you choose to forgive him and live in love.

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Vol. 29, 13 l Nov 24 - Nov 30, 2016

By Dean “The Sportsman” Greenaway

McMaster clears another hurdle tacting me were: LSU, Clemson, Texas A&M, El Paso, Tennessee and Florida.”

He added: “It was a hard task at the end when you have a lot of people throwing different things at you. Choosing Florida was what I basically wanted in the first place. I always told my coach that I wanted to sign early, because despite how many people throw things at me and different scenarios what they can offer better than Florida, I knew I wanted to go to Florida from the get go, so I decided to go with that dream and stay with Florida. But, it was a hard decision.”

Florida also has the best two NCAA 400m Hurdlers, and Olympic champion Kerron Clement trains there, Mc Master noted. It’s also where the US Virgin Islands’ 110m Hurdler Eddie Lovett matriculated.

“Florida has a really good hurdles program so in terms of getting me better and getting me to that next stage, Florida would be the one to do it,” he said.

In retrospect, McMaster sees the silver lining. He went from getting injured, to winning a historic medal for the territory, and now has the opportunity to compete at one of the top collegelevel programs.

“People would say getting released from Central Arizona would have a negative impact,” he said. “But getting released was probably the best thing because it showed me how to work, achieve my goal, and don’t take anything for granted. I used the injury as motivation because I had a goal at the beginning of the season to medal at World Jrs. After coming home, we stuck with the goal and made it possible.”

With several South Eastern Conference powerhouses seeking his services, Kyron McMaster, the BVI’s first IAAF World Jr. Championships medalist who won a 400m Hurdle bronze in July, signed a letter of intent to join the Florida Gators last McMaster & Samuels Wednesday.

McMaster, 19, was a second semester freshman at Central Arizona College when he won the 400m Jr. Colleges Indoor Championships in March. Soon after, he was injured and released by the school before he had a chance to represent them in any outdoor track and field events.

It was a dark time for McMaster, who even considered quitting. The intense lower back pain affected his every move. He could barely walk, much less run. He’d call his father and coach Dag Samuels on a daily basis, reporting that there was no improvement and that he wanted to come home.

He missed his last Carifta Games in Grenada over the Easter Weekend and didn’t compete till May in Florida, where he qualified for World Jrs. In all, he competed in six races outdoors—finishing five of them including winning the 400m bronze.

“The offers came in literally after I crossed the finish line and got the bronze medal,” he revealed after overcoming adversity. “Mr. McMaster, I want a word with you please, literally after the line. I had a lot of offers. The major ones conLimin’Times Entertainment Gude

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