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Vol. 31, No. 44 Feb 20 – Feb 26, 2020
ALSO INSIDE: • Details on the above event • Parties • Dedication Ceremony • Volleyball League opens • Breakfast Sale • Much More
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Governor’s Gourmet Gathering This Friday night at 7pm it’s the Governor’s Gourmet Gathering at Government House. The event, hosted by VISAR (Virgin Islands Search And Rescue), not only aims to raise their annual budget, but also seeks to raise an additional $150,000 to replace their rescue vessel in Virgin Gorda. Attendees will get to sample a taste of the BVI’s best restaurants and locally grown produce. Governor’s Gourmet Gathering will be a culinary celebration as you sample delicious bites and drinks from Red Rock Restaurant & Bar, Nanny Cay, Mill Round Farm BVI, Bitter End Yacht Club, French Deli, P’s Sweet Treats, Plant Wise, CookieFaery, Dove Restaurant, CocoMaya Virgin Gorda, Full Belly Farm BVI, Agri-ParadiseVG, Grape Expectations BVI, TICO BVI, J BLAKX JERK BBQ, Roadtown Wholesale Trading Limited, Omar’s Fusion and A Taste of India BVI.
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In addition, the restaurants will team up with a local farm to create a dish with arugula and basil. On the night of the event, guests will be given a rate sheet and they will judge whose dish is the best and the winner will be announced at the end of the evening. Tickets are $60 but are currently sold out. However, there is absolutely no need to panic, you can email Julie at julie@visar.org and request to be put on the waiting list. Remember, by coming out and supporting their fundraisers, you are directly helping with VISAR’s mission of “Saving Lives At Sea!” If you have no intention of attending but would still like to show support for VISAR, you can do so by purchasing pre-event raffle tickets for $20 (in person) or $22 (online). To purchase online, please visit, https://mp.gg/z6y3g or call 345-4357 or email info@visar.org to collect. You don’t need to be present to redeem your prize.
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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Rainy Days Do you love the rain? Yes, No? Well at least all our cisterns do. For a few weeks now we have been getting some bi-polar weather. One minute it’s dry as hell and sunny then by the time you blink, cold showers of blessing are pouring down. Rainy days here mean all outdoor events get postponed till a dryer day and everyone tries to stay indoors as much as possible. As for me, once I’m not getting wet, I love the rain. To me rain is one of the earth’s ways of replenishing itself. Just check it out, in a few weeks we will surely be blessed with greener grass and
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blossoms of flowers and new growth everywhere, all things being equal. Even our farmers’ crops will be sprouting because of these rainy days. Stuck indoors on a rainy day and not sure what to do with yourself? Well if you’re not in office, just take the opportunity to complete a task that you have been putting off. Finish that movie you started or catch up on some needed rest. Most times when I’m home on rainy days, I use the opportunity to write and focus on the goals I have set for myself. What do you do when it rains?
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Vybez & Chill
Pool Party
This Friday’s edition of Vybez & Chill at Trellis Bay Bar & Grill features entertainment by DJ Dagga from 6–10pm. Happy Hour is from 4–6pm. To place orders from their famous menu, please call 495-1421.
Workout Breakfast The BVI Horse Owner’s Association is having a workout breakfast sale this Saturday from 5am at the Ellis Thomas Downs. On sale will be fry fish, salt fish, bush tea and much more.
Volleyball The VI Volleyball Association 2020 Power League kicks off this Saturday at 4pm at the Multi-Purpose Complex. An All Star game will follow after the opening ceremony. Admission is $3 adults and $1 children.
Party at The Ave This weekend, party at The Avenue on Friday with Millennium King and Topman Kee. On Saturday, entertainment will be provided by DJ Marz and DJ Turbo.
B’day Bash
On Sunday, It’s the finale Pool Party of Selecta Taz B’day Bash, 4–11pm, Aqua Sports Bar. Entertainment will be provided by Boss, Lefty the DJ, Ricky & JJ, Jougo, Young Money Soundz, Topman Kee and Choke Off Squad. Admission is $15 and the dress code is ‘prepare to get wet!’.
Launch Party On Friday, Lady Luxe is having their exclusive launch party at Ramon Bar. Entertainment will be provided by Lefty the DJ from 6:30–10pm and DJ Mac Milli at 10pm.
Virgin Gorda
Lets Talk
The Valley Sound Lions Club in partnership with the VI Alzheimer’s Association presents “It is Time to Talk about Alzheimer’s”. Join them for an afternoon of tea and information this Saturday at 3pm at the HLSCC Campus (VG).
Opening & Dedication
Bashment Promotions presents Selecta Taz B’day Bash Weekend – Freaky 30 Edition on Friday at Club Crystal. Entertainment will be provided by The Association, Topman Kee, Fiyah T, DJ Gong and DJ Dre. Admission is $10.
Run for Fun On Friday, Our BVI will be welcoming 170-175 participants from Norwegian Epic Cruise for their 2020 Caribbean Run for Fun. The group of runners will also be participating in the Seeds of Love program. 7
The Government of the Virgin Islands invites you to the Opening and Dedication ceremony of the Nurse Iris O’Neal Medical Centre Today (Thursday) at 5pm at the centre.
B’day Bash Bashment Promotions presents Selecta Taz B’day Bash Weekend – Freaky 30 Edition on Friday at Thelma’s Hideout. Entertainment will be provided by The Association, DJ Wiz, Fiyah T and DJ Gong. Admission is $15. Vol. 31, 44 / Feb 20 - Feb 26, 2020
UPCOMING EVENTS
THURSDAY – FEB 20
CANE GARDEN BAY PUSSER’S @ MYETT’S – Pig Roast | Jeff Ross 6:30–9:30pm
ROAD TOWN
TRELLIS BAY
PUSSER’S PUB – Happy Hour 5–7pm
TRELLIS BAY MARKET – Enjoy their full menu | Vybes & Chill w/DJ
ELM’SBAR – Ladies Night
Dagga
THE NEST LOUNGE – Karaoke Night
WEST END
CANE GARDEN BAY
PUSSER’S SOPER’S HOLE – Happy Hour 4–7pm | Live Music by Evolution Band 6–9pm | SATURDAY – FEB 22
PUSSER’S @ MYETT’S – Happy Hour 4–7pm | Elm Tones 6:30–9:30pm ROAD TOWN
WEST END
PUSSER’S SOPER’S HOLE – Happy Hour 4–7pm | Marlon Da Pan Man PUSSER’S PUB – Happy Hour 5–7pm 6:30–9:30pm MULTI-PURPOSE SPORTS COMPLEX – 2020 Power League Opening Ceremony VIRGIN GORDA IRIS O’NEAL MEDICAL CENTRE – Opening and Dedication, 5pm
SEA COWS BAY
FRIDAY – FEB 21 ROAD TOWN
ELLIS THOMAS DOWNS – Workout Breakfast Sale
PUSSER’S PUB – Happy Hour 5–7pm
CANE GARDEN BAY PUSSER’S @ MYETT’S – Happy Hour 4-7pm | Jeff Ross 6:30–9:30pm
RAMON BAR – Lady Luxe Launch Party
WEST END
THE AVENUE – Millennium King & Topman Kee
PUSSER’S SOPER’S HOLE – Happy Hour 4–7pm | Live music by Eon Jarvs 6–9pm
CLUB CRYSTALS – Selecta Taz B’Day Bash Limin’Times Entertainment Guide
THE AVENUE – DJ Marz & DJ Turbo
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UPCOMING EVENTS
TRELLIS BAY
WEST END
TRELLIS BAY MARKET – “Karaoke Night” 11am–10pm drink specials
PUSSER’S SOPER’S HOLE – Happy Hour 4–7pm
VIRGIN GORDA
Fundraiser – Feb 29
TUESDAY – FEB 25
HLSCC CAMPUS – Lets talk about Alzheimer’s
ROAD TOWN
THELMA’S HIDEOUT – Selecta Taz B’day Bash
PUSSER’S PUB – Happy Hour Pricing 5pm to close
SUNDAY – FEB 23 ROAD TOWN PUSSER’S PUB – Happy Hour 5–7pm DUFF BOTTOM AQUA SPORTS BAR & NIGHT CLUB – Pool Party, 4pm CANE GARDEN BAY PUSSER’S @ MYETT’S – Happy Hour 4–7pm | Akim on steel pan 1–4pm WEST END
Movie Night – Feb 29
CANE GARDEN BAY PUSSER’S @ MYETT’S – Happier Hour 4-7pm | Al the singing Chef 6:30–9:30pm WEST END PUSSER’S SOPER’S HOLE – Happy Hour 4–7pm WEDNESDAY – FEB 26 ROAD TOWN PUSSER’S PUB – Happy Hour 5–7pm
Black Jack Run – Mar 1 Car Show – Apr 11 Easter Festival – Apr 11–13 Black & White Thang – May 9 Mother’s Day
CANE GARDEN BAY – May 10 PUSSER’S SOPER’S HOLE – Happy Hour 4–7pm | Live Music by Evolution PUSSER’S @ MYETT’S – Happier Hour 4-7pm | Live music by Marlon Da Band 6–9pm BVI Street Food Festival Pan Man 6:30–9:30pm TRELLIS BAY – Jul 4 WEST END TRELLIS BAY MARKET – Serving lunch & dinner from noon-8pm PUSSER’S SOPER’S HOLE – Happy Hour 4–7pm MONDAY – FEB 24 ROAD TOWN PUSSER’S PUB – Happy Hour 5–7pm CANE GARDEN BAY PUSSER’S @ MYETT’S – Happy Hour 4–7pm | Marcus Mark 6:30–9:30pm POCKWOOD POND IRENE’S – Game Night, 7pm 9
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Dear schools, why do you dislike me so much? Just kidding but don’t dare close again other than weekend any time again soon. Who would have thought that my eleven and five-year-old have the remedy to cure sickness quicker than the doctor’s prescribed meds? Last week, school closed for two days prior to the weekend for mid-term break and it so happened that I was also home on sick leave. With the hot and dry weather, I caught a nasty cold and flu and was down for the count. There I was, thinking my children being home meant I would get some pampering. That was only wishful thinking as my two angels made me talk so much that by the time Friday midday came around, I was speaking so clearly, my sore throat was magi-
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cally healed and talking was no longer a hard task as the few days before. At one point I threatened to put on their uniform and take them to school to make them sit there by themselves alone if they made me talk anymore. Do you think that worked? Ha! My five-year-old then began singing. She sang all the songs she knew and a few more she made up (it was a lot). Even now my ears are ringing, and I’m still trying to find her volume button. When I was a teen, my mom began a tradition that on Friday we would order take out for dinner and relax from a long week at school and work. We would watch a movie until bed time. Since becoming a mom, this is a practice that I do with my children. On Friday evening when dinner was approaching, all the noise ceased and all I was hearing was “Mommy I am hungry, what are we going to eat for dinner?” So, me being the petty mom that I am, I told them about all the noise they made for the day. When dinner was over, we curled up on the couch and began watching Netflix and they showered me with hugs and kisses followed by ‘I love you mommy’. All I thought to myself was well played children, I see you. All was forgiven as we enjoyed our family time.
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Sometimes Less Is Better Most of us by the time we get around to owning a home or renting an apartment for a few years, have accumulated so much stuff, that our closets and drawers and cupboards are filled to overflowing. Some of the things we have are necessary and some are things we picked up at a sale or we keep - not because we will ever use it but because it has sentimental value and some, we just haven’t gotten around to throwing out. Even though we are not physically carrying them, these things are a heavy load for our homes and create unnecessary clutter. Thank heavens Santa only has to walk around with a heavy sack of stuff just once a year. This weekend coming up, let’s look at how we can lighten our load a bit. Having too much things creates a confusing and chaotic environment and what we see and live in is what impacts us. It’s hard to feel peaceful and light in a cluttered environment. Where do we create space for more blessings if there is no empty spot? Go through each room in your house and select three or more things that you have not used in years and have no intention of using; come on now, three is the absolute minimum! You can choose to give it away to a friend who will value it, or donate it to a charity. If it’s really unusable, then just toss it. Don’t move it from one spot to another…I have done that, 11
so I know it can happen. Move it out completely. Some people go as far as emptying and repacking their handbags, some do their refrigerators, etc., and some persons spend a day tiding their garage and car. Anywhere that you have too much stuff can benefit from this lovely space-creating treatment. Whether you want to call it decluttering or lightening up or just creating space, it doesn’t matter the name, once you can do it. You will be amazed at how much better your space will look and the sense of peace and clarity that comes with having some more space for air to pass through. Get used to the space and quell the urge to buy something new to fill the area. Just let it be for a while. When you are finished, and you breathe a sigh of relief, the benefit will not only be more space and a feeling of being lighter, but it will also be easy for you to find things in 10 minutes, instead of the usual 2 hours. Thank me at Christmas. ................................................................................. Send your comments to askkoren@live.com. I love hearing from you.
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“So now do we all understand what the goal is for this project and what we have to accomplish?” Patrick’s Supervisor Julia asked the group that was in front of her. The staff was in the boardroom going over the final details before they began to execute the client’s project. After she got the confirmation she needed, she dismissed the group but asked that Patrick stay behind. Once the room was cleared, Julia turned to Patrick and asked him, “Do you have any tricks up your sleeve or is there anything you want to add? “Actually yes,” he replied. He proceeded to tell Julia that the neighbourhood where the client wants to go, had some people of his who had some concerns. He’d been getting some feedback and he had some ideas. He asked Julia for the rest of the day to reach out to some people and said he could meet with her and give final details. She agreed. The Old English Church was sitting on 10 acres of land but had been abandoned and had been recently bought by a real estate company. Due to the hassle in purchasing the land, they did not want to put up a project or building that would be of no value. Since they were only into expanding their portfolio, they hired APL Communications to come up with the use for the lots that will benefit the neighbourhood and generate an income. After Julia’s meeting with Patrick, she called an emergency board meeting to get the marketing staff’s input before she presented it to the clients. Once they got the green light to proceed, they filed all paperwork and documentation to proceed with the project. Limin’Times Entertainment Guide
Since the town was a bit behind in technology and nothing much was offered, it was proposed that a centre for the children in the surrounding areas could have safe haven after school for parents working long hours. The centre would have a technical level where teens could learn trades and break the stigma of just being a small-town residence. New entrepreneurs could rent stalls for their business startup. A portion of the land would be a small park, a shopping area and also there would be two affordable housing units in a gated area. After months of proposals, ground was finally broken and now the marketing team was celebrating success and a new client. It was the middle of the week but that didn’t stop the champagne from passing around. Getting everyone’s attention, Julia then began to speak, “Ladies and Gentlemen I want to thank each and every one of you for the hard work in getting this proposal done and a big thank you to the new assistant Supervisor Patrick for his dedication to this department and the work that we do. Cheers everyone!” After getting congratulated, Patrick walked back to his desk beaming. All these months of plotting meant he actually earned his promotion and didn’t have to play dirty or be messy to get it. He couldn’t wait to brag to the ladies when he got home later. If he would just stay out of what don’t concern him, he would be more tolerated and he could climb the social ladder. Knowing Patrick, he wanted all and he would end up biting off more than he could chew. 12
Virgin River Since the end of Pretty Little Liars and The Vampire Diaries, it’s been rare that any series has caught my attention. I believe the last one I watched that had me hooked was Raising Dion (I finished watching season one in two days). Before, and since that, I started binge watching others but am yet to finish any. Last week, as I was home scrolling through Netflix, I came across Virgin River. Just because of the name, I clicked on it out of curiosity. Well curiosity didn’t kill this cat, because at the end of the day, I had already completed six episodes and went on to finish the others the following day. Virgin River is about a nurse practitioner who moves to a remote town in Northern California, leaving her old life behind to start a new. In the pilot episode, Melinda Monroe ‘Mel’ (Alexandra Breckenridge) arrives to Virgin River only to get into car problems before reaching her cottage. Startled by the welcome she receives, she decides not to turn around and leave, thanks to her encounter with Jack (Martin Henderson). As the episodes progress, we learn that not even 48 hours after arrival, she finds an abandoned baby on Doc Mullins’ (Tim Matheson) doorsteps. Doc and Mel immediately get into a disagreement on how the situation should be handled. She wants to call 13
social services but Doc wants to find the mother of the newborn. At one-point Doc tells Mel she is fired but Hope (Annette O’Toole) isn’t having any of it and tells Doc about himself. Having a soft spot for Hope and being the town’s Mayor – now that is a battle he could not win. Hope suffers a health scare and this prompts a difficult conversation between her and Doc. A total stranger passing through town makes Paige (Lexa Doig) uneasy. Preacher (Colin Lawrence) who notices this gets an uneasy feeling and decides to check it out. Days go by and a medical emergency on an illegal pot farm forces Mel and Jack to attend to a patient – well Jack is only forced along for the ride. With all the drama going on, Mel gets a surprise visitor just in time for the annual dance and Jack suffers more flashbacks from his time in the military. When the storm causes a power outage, the town gathers at Jack’s bar – the only place with a backup power supply and heater. Preacher investigates Paige and confronts her about it. What is it that Preacher finds on Paige and will she confide in him? How will Mel’s time in this new town go? Will she stay or move on to the next? What is Hope’s conversation with Doc about? Virgin River can be streamed on Netflix. Vol. 31, 44 / Feb 20 - Feb 26, 2020
Volleyball League Opens This Weekend, Softball Next For the first time since Hurricane Irma in 2017, the Virgin Islands Volleyball Association will have a power league that opens on Saturday afternoon at 4 p.m. at the Multipurpose Sports Complex, marking a major milestone in team sports post Irma recovery. The league is expecting to have seven Junior and Senior Division teams respectively, although no names have been released. The league opener will be highlighted by an All Star Game. Additionally, games will be played on a new court—donated by the International Volleyball Federation, through its regional governing body—North Central and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation (NORCECA) –which will be handed over to the government during the opening proceedings. The court also accommodates basketball and replaced the one damaged during Hurricane Irma. “There were many challenges that were faced after the passage of Hurricanes Irma and Maria that caused the power league to not happen in 2018 and 2019,” a VIVA statement said. “This year will be more powerful and competitive like never before. VIVA is excited for this year’s league as we will have a Junior Division comprising of players 18 years and under. This is an opportunity for coaches to build our junior program and see our talented young players.” League games are scheduled for Saturdays, Sundays and Wednesdays, with a 4 p.m. start on Satur-
days, 3 on Sundays and 7 p.m. on Wednesdays. The league is expected to run 8-10 weeks. The entrance fee is $3 for adults and $1 for children.
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Softball League returning On September 3, 2017, the BVI Softball Association wrapped up play in the Raymundo “Mundo” Boynes Memorial Softball Tournament at the E. Walwyn Brewley Softball Park with teams from St. Thomas and St. Croix, just three days before Hurricane Irma struck and destroyed the territory. The softball field was severely damaged with walls broken and blown down, seating uprooted and fencing dislodged. The sport has been dormant ever since, after being the last to see action before the killer storm struck the territory. Following a massive cleanup and the installation of lights, the association has announced plans for the restart of its first post Irma league on March 14. Registration is currently in progress through March 6. With no league, the association has been unable to field teams in regional competitions. Plans for industrial softball is slated to begin on April 14. The down period provided a unique opportunity for Volleyball and Softball in particular to foster the development of their youth programs. However, this didn’t occur. There’s a dire need for community grassroots based sports programs as in the past. The focus on our organizations must be on the early development to ensure the longevity in their respective sports. Hopefully, this critical aspect of development will be addressed because sports is built
Last Issue Answers (Vol 31, 43)
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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