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Santa At The Bay After seeing what the devastating 2017 hurricanes caused to Dominica and the British Virgin Islands, Mark and Tracey Duckett founded the Sailing Santa – Kids of the Caribbean Campaign, providing gifts to over 200 children in 2017 alone.

In 2018, with determination to make the campaign bigger and better, they raised enough funds to purchase 700 gifts. Unsure on how to deliver the presents, they contacted Feed My Sheep (FMS) Youth & Crisis Center in Dominica who were responsible for providing to over 3000 persons annually.

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.

The Sailing Santa Campaign is more than about gifts – it’s about hope, joy and kindness at a time when it’s needed most.

This year is the 2nd Annual Santa at the Bay with Sailing Santa at Trellis Bay Market Bar & Grill.

On Saturday, 21st, bring the children out out for presents from 3–5pm.

There will be bouncy castles, Ice Treats, Ice Cream and much more.

Entertainment will be provided by Young Money Soundz.

For more information, please visit Sailing Santa on Facebook @ sailingsanta or w w w. s a i l i n g santa.com to donate or learn more about their efforts.

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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A mother and wife, Nardia Thomas-Mather established Nads Savory Delights in 2017, drawing inspiration from her late mom Mrs. Dorise Thomas-Maduro and her love for cooking.

Nardia is known for creating her own BBQ sauces – Apple Crown Royal, Hennessy, Cruzan Confusion, Passion Fruit and Tamarind – just to name a few, and loves spending time in the kitchen manipulating and creating exotic dishes for her family and clients.

She’s also well known for her Alligator meat dishes – Gator Alfredo, Gator Kabob and Gator Bites.

Crawfish, Alaskan King Crabs and Lobster are also on her menu. Her all-time favorite dish to prepare are her famous wings as she loves working with her many sauces.

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When asked about challenges she experienced in the course of her business, she readily told Limin’ Times about that one time she had to work under tremendous pressure. “My first year on Christmas on Decastro Street 2017, just after Hurricane Irma was a very testing year, even though I was new to that particular public event, I still had my followers who expected a certain quality of service and food from me but with my team I managed to produce my dishes at a standard of my approval.”

In five years Nardia hopes to see Nadz Savory Delights expanded throughout the BVI. You can see more of her dishes by on her Facebook Page @Nadz Savory Delights and she can be booked by calling (284) 543-1936.

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Please pay attention to which time frame the events fall under.

Please also see FLOW’s ad on the back cover for their Christmas specials. Pages 2 & 7 for Pusser’s at Myetts and West End for their Christmas and New Year’s menus. Also page 8 for Digicel’s Christmas Special.

December 19th – 25th

Vybez & Chill This Friday’s edition of Vybez & Chill at Trellis Bay Bar & Grill features entertainment by 624 Entertainment from 6–10pm. Happy Hour is from 4–6pm. To place orders from their famous menu, please call 495-1421. On Friday 27th, entertainment will be provided by DJ Dagga

Karaoke Night

Grand Opening

This and every Saturday enjoy Karaoke at Trellis Bay The Management and Staff of Nova Vita Apparel & Market Bar & Grill from 5–9pm. Also, happy hour is Prints invite you to the official opening of their flag- from 6–8pm, so come out and live your best life. ship store this Friday at 5pm at the Quatisky Building, Store No. 2.

Fun Day On Saturday at the Noel Lloyd Park, 12–6pm, bring your family out and enjoy the free family Fun Day. Today (Thursday), New Life Baptist Church presents There will be bouncy houses, face painting, music ‘A Christmas Story’ – a free Christmas Production for and a cake sale. There will also be food and drinks the entire family from 7pm at the church. on sale.

A Christmas Story

Street Vybes

Christmas Party

This Friday, HD Promotions presents Street Vibes at On Friday, Mi Amor Jewelers will be hosting their the Market Square from 6pm–12am. Entertainment Christmas Party from 9am–9pm. There will be be will be provided by Showtime Band. Admission is sweets and treats and up to 60 percent off. free and there will be food and drinks on sale.

Pop-Up Shop

Silent Night

This Saturday, Eclipse VI, Chayil Jewels and You SparThis Saturday, Everything Lit Promotions presents ‘A kle will be having a pop up shop at 2pm at Riteway Silent Night Party’ at Island Sizzle. Entertainment will Pasea. be provided by DJ Dre, Selecta Taz, DJ General Kuntry (STT) and a special guest. Admission is $20.

Social Fridayz This Friday’s editions of Social Fridayz features entertainment by DJ Mac Milli from 6–10pm and MillenOn Friday, Vanity Scents Fragrance Store invites you- nium King from 10pm. to their soft opening from 4–9pm.

Soft Opening

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Bad Habits

Merry Xmas

On Saturday at Elm’s Bar, come out to Bad Habits, Club Crystals presents Merry Xmas “A freaky Way” 8pm. Entertainment will be provided by DJ Fyah T on Wednesday. Entertainment will be provided by DJ and DJ Carly Cartel.

Lefty, DJ Mac Milli and Young Money Soundz.

Glow Party

Anegada

On Tuesday at 8pm, Elm’s Bar, come out to the All Beach Party White Glow Party. Entertainment will be provided by Bunchie & Level Ent. presents Beach Party ¬– celDJ Grimm. ebrating Miss. Anegada Kimberly Smith on the beach (next to Kenzi Cottages). Entertainment will be proChristmas Concert vided by G-Bhad, DJ Keel, DJ Wiz and DJ Richie Rich.

On Saturday, the Methodist Church BVI Circuit Youth Action starts at 10am.

Commission presents ‘Jesus is the Reason for the Season’ starting at 6pm at the Road Town Methodist Jost Van Dyke Church. Entry is free.

Dinner Foxy’s will be having Christmas Eve Dinner on TuesBlack Xmas day with entertainment by Final Faze. Then on ChristOn Friday at Club Aqua come out to Black Xmas. En- mas Day, enjoy the sounds of Evolution Band after tertainment will be provided by DJ Dagga alongside dinner. Reservations are available from 6pm. Please DJ Flamez. Doors open at 9pm and admission is free. call 442-3074 for reservations.

Appreciation Party

Virgin Gorda

Ricky’s Trucking & OMG Live present a Christmas Day Appreciation Party at 5pm, Play Room Bar. EntertainChristmas Concert ment will be provided by OMG Live. Admission is On Friday, at the Valley Methodist Church, come out Free. to the White Tree Christmas Concert featuring Claude Parillon of the Regenerate Singers.

B’Day Bash

On Monday, Too Live Promotions presents Amal & The Hangover Glenal B’Day Bash, 9pm, Irene’s Restaurant & Bar. On Saturday, The Hangover at Thelma’s Hideout feaSongs from my Heart Entertainment will be provided by Choke of Squad, tures entertainment by VIBE, Millennium King and – Jan 5 Exodus HD and DJ Grimm. Admission is $15. Doors Construction Sounds. Admission is $15 before 11pm. open at 9pm.

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THURSDAY – DEC 19 & 26

dinner on the beach. Happy hour 4-7pm

PIER PARK – 12 days of Christmas

WEST END

TOUCHDOWN BAR – Capricorn Bash Part 1 (26th)

BENJAMIN ROMNEY RECREATIONAL PARK – Gospel Music Fest (27th)

SANDBOX 45 BAR – After Party (26th)

EAST END

TOUCHDOWN BAR – Ladies Night

RED ROCK – Quiz Night and 1/2 Pizzas 3–7pm

DUFF BOTTOM NEW LIFE BAPTIST CHURCH – A Christmas Story SEA COWS BAY ELLIS THOMAS DOWNS – BOXING DAY HORSE RACES (26th) CANE GARDEN BAY PUSSER’S @ MYETT’S – Open 10am

serving lunch & dinner. Happier Hour 4-7pm. Elm Tones 6:30-9:30pm. Serving Thanksgiving Dinner – see details on pg. 3 PARADISE CLUB – Open 11am-until. Lunch

TRELLIS BAY TRELLIS BAY MARKET – Vybes & Chill

w/624 Ent. 6–10pm. Enjoy their full menu. DJ Dagga (27th) VIRGIN GORDA

THE VALLEY METHODIST CHURCH – White Tree Christmas Concert SATURDAY – DEC 21 & 28 ROAD TOWN PIER PARK – 12 days of Christmas THE BAND STAND – Clash of the Carollers, 6pm

& dinner on the beach. Jalena live 6pm.

ISLAND SIZZLE – A Silent Party

VIRGIN GORDA

JBLACXX – Sea Food Boil w/Chef Kevin Jones of Nyammin, 2pm

GOOD VIBES BAR & GRILL – ‘Savannah Bay Beach’ w/Construction Sounds, 1pm (26th)

ELM’S BAR – Bad Habit, 8pm

FRIDAY – DEC 20 & 27

TOUCHDOWN BAR – For the Books (28th)

ROAD TOWN

NOEL LLOYD PARK – Free Family Fun Day, 12–6pm

PIER PARK – 12 days of Christmas

PASEA

PIER PARK – ‘Toprix’ Ugly Sweater Christmas Party w/DJ Carly Cartel, DJ Lefty & DJ Marz, 7pm

RITE WAY – Pop up Shop, 2pm

RAMON BAR – Social Fridayz w/DJ Millennium King & DJ Malie BAMBOUSHAY LOUNGE – Entertainment

by Caave Stoutt 6–9pm. The Steve

Experiment MARKET SQUARE – Street Vybes w/ Showtime Band, 6pm QUATISKY BUILDING (Store No.2) – Nova Vita grand opening, 5pm MI AMOR – Christmas Party, 9am VANITY SCENTS FRAGRANCE STORE (old Sunny Caribbee Building) – Soft Opening, 4pm

CANE GARDEN BAY PUSSER’S @ MYETT’S – Open 10am

serving lunch & dinner. Happier Hour 4-7pm. Marlon Da Pan Man 4-6pm.

Caribbean Cook-out w/Evolution Band 6:30–9:30pm.

PARADISE CLUB – Opens 11am. Lunch &

dinner on the beach. Happy hour 4-7pm.

EAST END RED ROCK – Serving lunch 11am–3pm, Dinner 5pm–10pm TRELLIS BAY TRELLIS BAY MARKET – “Karaoke Night”

DUFF BOTTOM

11am–10pm drink specials. Santa at the Bay, 3–5pm

AQUA – Happy Hour w/DJ Fiyah T

VIRGIN GORDA

NANNY CAY

THELMA’S HIDEOUT – The Hangover

CAPTAIN MULLIGANS – Feel Good Fridays w/DJ Wiz, 6pm

ANEGADA

CANE GARDEN BAY PUSSER’S @ MYETT’S – Opens 10am,

serving lunch & dinner. Happier Hour 4-7pm.

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Beach Party celebrating Miss. Anegada Kimberly Smith

SUNDAY – DEC 22 & 29 ROAD TOWN PIER PARK – 12 days of Christmas DUFF BOTTOM AQUA SPORTS BAR & NIGHT CLUB – Pool Party part 2, 3pm

EAST END RED ROCK – Seafood Tuesdays, when in season Grilled Lobster and Cracked Conch.

Regular Alligator, Mussels, Calamari, Curry Octopus, Stuf fed Soft Shell Crab, Tiger Prawns and Coconut Shrimp KRAVINS – Ent. By DJ Swagga & Fiyah T

CANE GARDEN BAY

TRELLIS BAY

PUSSER’S @ MYETT’S – Serving Sunday

TRELLIS BAY MARKET – Old Years Party – Flag Fete (31st)

Brunch 10am–3pm. Akeem on steel pan 1-4pm PARADISE CLUB – Opens 11am. Lunch &

dinner on the beach. Serving bottomless Mimosas from 11am. Happy hour 4-7pm BRANDYWINE BAY BRANDYWINE BAY BEACH – RC Boat Shootout & Funday, 10am EAST END RED ROCK – Serving Brunch 10am-3pm, Dinner 5pm-10pm TRELLIS BAY TRELLIS BAY MARKET – Serving lunch &

dinner from noon-8pm. Chill Day, bar opens 11am & live music from 5pm VIRGIN GORDA FISHER’S COVE BEACH HOTEL – Pop Up Shop, 4pm MONDAY – DEC 23 & 30

MARCHE – Old Years Toga Party (31st) VIRGIN GORDA NORTH SOUND SUNSET BAR (Gun Creek) – Ent. By DJ Lefty

POCKWOOD POND IRENE’S RESTAURANT & BAR – Amal & Glenal B’day Bash, 9pm CANE GARDEN BAY PUSSER’S @ MYETT’S – Open 10am

serving lunch & dinner. Happier Hour 4-7pm PARADISE CLUB – Opens 11am. Lunch and

dinner on the beach. Happy hour 4-7pm EAST END KRAVINS – Ent. By DJ Swagga TUESDAY – DEC 24 & 31 ROAD TOWN PIER PARK – 12 days of Christmas RAMON BAR – 202o countdown (31st) CLUB CRYSTALS – Xmas Bash, 9pm CANE GARDEN BAY PUSSER’S @ MYETT’S – Open 10am serving

lunch & dinner. Happier Hour 4-7pm. Al the singing Chef 6:30–9:30pm

Valentines Day – Feb 14

LEROY’S BAR (The Bond) – Ent. By DJ Ellis GUNNY BAR (The Bond) – Ent. By DJ Tight Pants RADA’S BAR AND RESTAURANT – Ent. By Construction Soundz BUTTERFLY BAR – ‘A not so Silent Night’ THE VALLEY GOOD VIBES BAR & GRILL – ‘Savannah Bay Road Side’ w/DJ Lefty, 5pm JOST VAN DYKE FOXY’S – Christmas Eve Dinner w/ Final Faze. Old Years Party (31st) WEDNESDAY – DEC 25 & JAN 1 HAPPY NEW YEARS (1st)

ROAD TOWN PIER PARK – 12 days of Christmas

UPCOMING EVENTS

SEA COWS BAY PLAY ROOM BAR – Ricky’s Trucking & OMG Live Christmas day Appreciation Party, 5pm

Anegada Kite & Paddle Festival – Jan 11 – 12 Good Friday – Apr 10 Easter – Apr 12 Easter Monday – Apr 13

CANE GARDEN BAY PUSSER’S @ MYETT’S – Opens 10am

serving lunch & dinner. Happier Hour 4-7pm.

Black & White Thang – May 9

PARADISE CLUB – Opens 11am. Lunch and

dinner on the beach. Happy hour 4-7pm EAST END KRAVINS – Ent. By DJ Swagga & Topman Kee JOST VAN DYKE FOXY’S – Christmas Dinner w/Evolution Band

Mother’s Day – May 10 BVI Street Food Festival – Jul 4

FOXY’S TABOO – Genesis Party w/Skinny Fabulous, DJ Avalance, Noise Cans, Extreme Band (1st) VIRGIN GORDA GOOD VIBES BAR & GRILL – ‘Savannah Bay Road Side’ w/DJ Lefty, 5pm

PARADISE CLUB – Opens 11am. Lunch and

dinner on the beach. Happy hour 4-7pm

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Naughty Christmas

viding Ferry service to Virgin Gorda after the event.

Christmas Day at Thelma’s Hideout, it’s Naughty There will be lots of prizes and giveaways and midnight fire works display.

Christmas with DJ Wiz.

Christmas Eve in North Sound Various establishments will be hosting Christmas Eve entertainment on Tuesday. Here are a few: Leroy’s Bar. Entertainment will be provided by DJ Ellis. Sunset Bar. Entertainment will be provided by DJ Lefty. Gunny’s Bar. Entertainment will be provided by DJ Tight Pants. Rada’s Bar and Restaurant. Entertainment will be provided by DJ Ozzie, DJ Flava and Construction Soundz. The Butterfly Bar presents A not so Silent Wuk Up. Entertainment will be provided by Volume International Band, DJ Ray International, DJ Twin Flames and Mr. Walkie. Admission is $20 before 12am and $25 after. All parties start at 10pm.

Foxy’s party features entertainment by Third World, Noise Cans, Spectrum Band VI, Evolution Band, DJ Dean and One Nation. Foxy’s Outback is at 6:30pm and their VIP Upper Crust 5 course dinner is 7:30pm.

Reservations are required. Please see their ad on page 23 for full details.

Ramon Bar countdown begins with DJ Lloyd from 2–5pm followed by DJ Carly Cartel from 5–8pm and Ah Milli Sounds from 8pm–2am. OMG Live and 624 Entertainment will entertain from 2am–5am. Attendees will receive free Luxe Champagne at midnight and breakfast at 5am.

Pop Up Shop

Marche Toga Party kicks off at 9pm. Entertainment On Sunday, there will be a Glam Christmas Pop Up will be provided by DJ Dagga. & Tea Party at 4pm at Fisher’s Cove Beach Hotel.

Vendors include, The Style Pantry, She Likes, Juicy Brandywine Estate Restaurant celebration is Studio Lips, Mz. Sovi’s Faces, Delrosa’s Cake Boutique and 54 style. Their dinner package is $100 per person (includes dinner and party) or party package $30 per Nauti Virgin. person – entrance after 9:30pm. For Party tickets or December 26th – January, 1st, 2020 dinner reservations, please call 495-2301.

2020 Countdown

Club Crystals Old Year’s Night entertainment will be Various establishments will be hosting their annual provided by Topman Kee, DJ Lefty, DJ Dre and Millennium King. Admission is $10.

New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31st) parties. Here are a few:

Horse Race Trellis Bay Market Bar & Grill presents their New Year’s Eve Flag Fete. Entertainment will be provided On Thursday, the BVI Horse Owners Association

by DJ Dre, DJ Tyga (SVG), Young Money Soundz, OMG presents BVI vs USVI Boxing Day races at the ElLive and It’s a Secret Band. Speedy’s will be pro- lis Thomas Downs. It’s a cultural Christmas event Limin’Times Entertainment Gude

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so come out and enjoy the races with your family.

Music Fest Entertainment will be provided by Showtime Band. Zion Hill Methodist Church presents Gospel Music The association will also honour Mr. William Rhymer. Fest in the West on Friday, 27th, 7:30pm, Benjamin Post time is 1pm.

Romney Recreational Park. Enjoy performances by featured artists Jaron Nurse, Claude Parillon, The God Boxing Day Jam Movement, Gabrielle Denae, High Frequency Band, Aqua Night Club invites you to their boxing Day Jam Zion Steel Orchestra and Zion Sounds. Tickets are on Thursday, 6pm. Entertainment will be provided by $25 adults, $15 children under 16 and can be purVIBE, BDJ, DJ Carly Cartel and DJ Mac Milli. Admission chased at Road Town Methodist Church office, any is $25 and the bar opens at 3pm. of the local performers, Bolo’s and J&C Trading. Proceeds are in aid of the church refurbishment.

After Party

Sandbox 45 Bar, Boxing Day After Races Party this For the Books Thursday kicks-off 7:30pm. Entertainment will be Touchdown Club presents Saturday for the Books on provided by DJ Push Pop and Cool Session Brass. Saturday, 28th at 9pm. Entertainment will be proAdmission is $20. vided by DJ Mac Milli, DJ Grimm, Ricky & JJ. Admission is free.

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Quality Over Quantity I don’t recall ever hearing anyone say, ‘I don’t care how bad it is, just give me plenty of it”. Many of us want a lot of money, but we don’t want stolen money or illegally gotten gains.

We want to enjoy our food, but we would rather a medium size plate of an exquisitely tasty meal than a large plate of tasteless and bland food; and I’ve heard so many times, that many persons would prefer to have a small core group of loyal, trustworthy and genuine friends, than a large number of people around them that they can’t trust and who are not dependable.

The minimalists discovered this some time ago and have learned to exist with a smaller amount of good things.

The greater the amount of something, does not translate to better and most of us have already realized that. When we were younger, we wanted a lot of toys and our parents probably just bought us one

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good long-lasting toy or a sturdy pair of shoes and we were not happy; but now we understand why. ust this summer, in buying school things, I noticed a box of 24 inferior looking crayons at a particular price, while the better-quality ones for the same price only had 12. Clearly, the 12 would have lasted longer.

As we are entering the Christmas season, let us remember to put quality ahead of quantity. This can apply to the gifts we buy, the parties and concerts we choose to attend and even how we eat.

In some cases, quantity and quality together make things a lot more “wow”!! Think of sleep and hugs and love and music and you have a perfect combo. Work towards that, but in the event that you can’t have both… consider how quality would be a lot more enjoyable and lasting and ensure that you make the right choice.

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Devious Minds Chapter 9

It was a hot summer Friday night and the crew was on top of their favorite abandoned building drinking and eating pizza. After a hard week at work, the friends decided to just relax and catch the fresh night air. Clubbing was not something they did often as they would rather stick to themselves.

“So b!tches, tell me, what’s the latest with ya’ll, any juicy details?” a half drunk Theresa asked her friends.

“Girl! Sit yo drunk ass down. We live in the same building and see each other every day,” Diamond told her.

“Oh! You miss Diamond, tell me everything, how has life been for the quick second you changed your look and why did you change back,” Theresa asked Diamond.

A few weeks ago Diamond went and got a makeover. Not only did she change her wardrobe, she also got her hair straightened and coloured. When she got in on work Monday, she got a few double looks from some of the people in her building and even some who recognized it was her, gave her compliments.

The day was going great until she overheard 2 of her coworkers saying that she “looked ridiculous”, asking who she was trying to get and whispering that she was still a nobody. The next day, Diamond arrived to work in her regular outfit but her hair was still straightened and by the night she had washed it to get back her curls.

“When I got into work on Monday, most people didn’t know it was me but those who did, liked my new look – except two miserable witches. Their harsh words made me feel like something was wrong with my look so I changed back.” Diamond said.

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so you better tell me what their names are,” Patrick jumped up steaming from what he just heard Diamond say.

“I’m going with you too so it will be both of us, Destiny said.

“We are not children anymore, we will get locked up for harassment,” Diana, the goody-twoshoes chimed in.

“Girl please, sit there and drink this till you come to your senses,” Theresa told her while handing her the bottle she was drinking. The group laughed.

They continued to make small talk until Patrick asked, “So, besides Diamond anyone except us gave what I initiated any thought?”

“Well, earlier this week, I finally grew the balls to stand up to my supervisor, and if her mouth had dropped any further on the floor, I swore it would’ve reached hell before the rest of her.”

“Boy do you ever talk anything with sense? Diana asked him, while laughing at what he had just said.

“Of course not, that’s why you love me so,” he responded. “Hopefully, she would start treating me like an equal adult and stop talking down to me as a child.”

“So what about the rest of you? Will y’all be taking his suggestion?” Diamond asked her sisters and Theresa.

“Yes, eventually,” they all said.

“When the timing is right,” Diamond quipped.

For the rest of the night, the friends drank and socialized. It was way after two when they got back to their condo. On Saturday, all of them were nursing a hangover causing the triplets to miss their parents lunch party.

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Devious Minds Chapter 10

Wednesday morning’s meeting was a blur until Destiny’s coworker and confidant Elizabeth got up to speak. The reaction from her fellow colleagues made her smile but it was the person getting the praise ‘AGAIN’ that pissed her off.

Once again, Destiny had confided to Elizabeth her new ideas for a program that would benefit both the students and teachers and when Elizabeth stood up to bring it to the table, she never acknowledged that Destiny was the mastermind. After the meeting she pulled her to the side to let her have it.

“You know, one of these days I will make you look like a fool in front the whole staff if you continue to step on my toes to make yourself look good,” Destiny told Elizabeth.

“I’m sorry you feel that way, I thought I had been doing you a favour in getting things done, don’t be mad because you don’t have the balls to speak up,” Elizabeth snapped back at her.

Destiny steamed off and left her there without a word, plotting in her mind what she would do.

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Diamond’s two coworkers that were bullying her outside the building.

“You can’t and won’t touch any of us you lil’ &*$!” one of the ladies answered back.

“I got your &*$ here b!t@&!” Patrick shouted back. Before it got physical, Diamond quickly grabbed Patrick and pulled him away.

She didn’t want her friend to go to jail so she had to defuse the situation quickly.

The next day when Diamond got into work, she was called to a meeting at the office. When she was asked what role she had in the fiasco yesterday, she thought about not answering, but figured it would be better if she told the truth if she was going to be fired.

She informed management that both ladies had been bullying her for some time but she never reported it because they never actually touched her.

She told them about their behavior towards her makeover a few weeks ago and the nasty things she overheard them saying about her. Management told her that they suspected something was going on and they reviewed security tapes for the last few months and let both the young ladies go.

Diamond was given a stern warning not to bring any of her personal drama to the building, it won’t be tolerated they said. On the way back to her desk, she was stopped and told that she should change back her look, they loved it on her. That made her smile and brightened her day.

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Last Issue Answers (Vol 31, 35)

How to win: The object is to insert numbers in the boxes to satisfy only one condition: each row, column and 3x3 box must contain the digits 1 through 9 exactly once.

It’s harder than it sounds!

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Basketball Federation Spruces Up East End Clinic Days shy of his sixth month in office, BVI Basketball Federation president Dereck Varlack led executives, players and elected officials in a weekend sprucing up of the Iris Penn-Smith Clinic in East End. “It’s better to give than to receive and we’re trying to give the young people a message that this is their future, this is their country and it’s better for them to get to understand, it’s better to give than to receive,” Varlack said, hoping the initiative would teach about discipline, self-confidence and respect for the country. “We want to go forward so that they can be viewed not just as children, but adults too.”

By Sunday, the group thoroughly cleaned the yard and repainted the clinic. Varlack said someone was coming in to fence the property as well.

“We need to get more people involved in these kinds of projects,” Varlack stated. “Our t-Shirts say it only takes one to make a difference. By saying one can make a difference, when one can say don’t do this, it would make a difference in something.”

Joining the group was Eighth District Representative, Hon. Neville “Sheep” Smith.

“I’m really happy to see the Basketball Association doing this. When you look at it, you do have to do a lot more community service,” he said. “And it’s not just about basketball, but giving back and being a part of something that’s good. I really commend the youngsters who are out here doing this, because Limin’Times Entertainment Gude

it shows that togetherness.”

Smith said it takes one to build a nation because when you take one, you can start adding because one and one is two and you add as you go on.

“So, I’m really happy to see this,” Smith added. “I hope it goes on—not just for basketball—but all the other sports in the BVI would get together and to this. It teaches our youths that they need to give back to the community. We keep going to the community asking for sponsorship and donations and this shows we’re giving back, so I commend them.”

House of Assembly Speaker Julian Willock commended President Varlack, Vice President Jason Edwin and Public Relations Officer Eustace “Boss” Freeman, for their wonderful work.

“This is a very good initiative to paint the building and show that the Basketball Federation is in the community,” Willock said. “This is an extremely good initiative.”

The BVI Basketball Federation has a number of plans that will be unveiled in 2020, including meeting with all the different leagues so that they don’t overlap in the future. Tonight, Varlack and others will be guests on the Sports Beat Magazine, 7-8 pm, on CBN 90.9 FM. It will also be on Dean “The Sportsman” Greenaway’s Facebook live feed.

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