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Your Free GuiDeTo our islands’ Happenings
Now in its Now in its 26th Year!Year!Dec 19, 2013 - Jan 1, 2014Vol.26, No.14 - 15
Special
Christmas
& NYE
Double
Issue
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Ending 2013 with a BANG!This Week’s Feature Story by Jane Bakewell
The BVI’s two biggest New Year Eve’s celebrations
will take you either east or west – so the choice is yours.
If you decide to join the international hoopla in Jost Van
Dyke headquartered at Foxy’s, be forewarned if coming
by boat. Most sailors drop anchor several days in
advance to guarantee a spot at Great Harbor. This year’s
headliner is Bunny Wailer best known for his years with
Bob Marley and the Wailers, but who brings his own style
of Rastafarian – infused reggae. Also performing is
Christopher Martin, a reggae voice representing the next
generation and winner of the Jamaican version of
American Idol in 2005. US blues rocker, Maxx Cabello Jr.
who has opened for the likes of BB King and John Lee
Hooker will also share the stage lineup. Call ahead for
reservations for the Gala Dinner in the Upper Crust
Dining Room Pavilion. Caribbean barbecue will be served
beachside both nights. Heading
east? Trellis Bay will hold the party
for that end of the island, with
beachside music by Showtime
Band and the popular Fungi band,
the Razorbladez. Always a place of
full moon circus fanfare and with
something for all the family expect
fire dancers, the Mocko Jumbies and the exciting lighting
of the sculpted fireballs before the burning of the tower-
ing straw man.
Myett’s is promising an Old Year’s party with dinner,
dancing, party favors and a champagne toast at mid-
night. Kapeye will be on for Happy Hour from 5 to 7pm
followed at 8pm by the Mitch Wood on keyboard and Mo
Melin on sax. Sharky’s at the Royal BVI Yacht Club is host-
ing a “Great Gatsby” themed New Year’s Eve celebration
that includes hors d’oeuvres, red or white wine and
mixed drinks. The party gets underway at 9pm and tick-
ets in advance are $45 and at the door $55.
Peg Legs Beach Bar at Nanny Cay is offering a spe-
cial West Indian Buffet with live Fungi music through din-
ner with a complimentary champagne toast at midnight
followed by DJ Marlon to keep the music going into
the new year. Quito’s will be offering
a five-course Upper Deck dinner
with a complimentary champagne
at midnight and an early morning
breakfast for $75/pp. Dinner enter-
tainment will be by Quito and the
Edge along with the Anansazi
Dancers with a DJ after midnight.
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While every effort is made to ensure thatinformation is correct, we cannot acceptresponsibility for any errors, changes inschedules, ads or other information in thismagazine, which is intended as a guide only.If you have an entertainment event comingup that you would like published, give us acall at 494-2413. Special Notice: Purchase ofadvertising space in this publication doesnot guarantee editorial coverage of anyevent.
Published weekly by Island PublishingServices.Caribbean Printing Company Limited,Pasea Estate,P.O. Box 133, Road Town, Tortola, B.V.I.arlena @bviwelcome.com, © 2013www.limin-times.com
Publisher & Editor: Claudia ColliAssociate Editor: Arlena St. HilaireWriter & Editorial Assistant: Jan CritchleyTel: 494-2413; Fax: 494-4413
Lime ...“to hang around idly” or “to go out onthe town.”Source: The Dictionary of Virgin Islands EnglishCreole by the late educator and historian Lito Valls.The Limin’ Times brings you all the news aboutwhen and where to “lime” in the British VirginIslands.
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Dear Koren,At what age should a boy and girl stop being in the
same room? My son is 16 and my daughter is 14 and I’masking my husband to extend the house and add a littleroom so they could be separated and have some priva-cy and he is telling me that he grew up with six brothersand sisters in two rooms so they should be okay.
–Concerned Mom
Dear Concerned Mom,
I agree with you wholeheartedly. When teenagers hit
puberty and their body starts developing, they may feel
very self conscious and need some privacy. It’s hard
enough dealing with the changes you are going through
physically and otherwise, to also have to deal with the
other issues that accompany sharing a room with a sib-
ling of the opposite sex.
Yes, people have done it in the past out of necessity,
but that does not mean it is the better way. If you can
afford it, I think extending the house to add a room is a
great idea. Until that happens, the children need to be
spoken to about respecting each other’s privacy. They
should both try to be accommodating and gave each
other some time when it comes to bath time and prepar-
ing for bed, etc. Even if one is on the phone, the other
should allow them a little space.
Young people have different ways of doing things and
they might not clean the same way, have similar likes in
music and just might not get along due to their tempera-
ments. She might want to bring over her friends, he
might want to bring his and it becomes a challenge sort-
ing out who gets to use the room when.
If cost is a problem at this point, then help them to
understand that they have to compromise to ensure
peace and perhaps you can help them create a cleaning
schedule, so they take turns with the tidying up. If the liv-
ing area or dining area is big enough, perhaps you could
create some kind of partition whereby there is a study
area so that at least they have a quiet area to focus on
school work.
While children have to learn to get along, it is still a
good idea to foster their sense of independence and
help them to have some privacy as much as is possible.
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lives, or VISAR’s dedicated volunteers who are on call
24/7 to assist those in dire need at sea. How about
those who comfort the elderly, distribute food and
clothing to the poor, volunteer their Saturdays to teach
local kids how to swim or boating safety in programs
like KATS?
How about the many churches in the territory, who
go beyond their four walls and set up soup kitchens, and
clothing distribution centers and visit those in prison
with a word of encouragement? How about Hands on
Volunteers, a charitable organization formed by three
young people in the BVI to assist those in Haiti still feel-
ing the devastation from the 2010 earthquake?
We have many St. Nicks in our midst. Their gifts do
not come once a year but all year long. They are not often
wrapped in colorful paper with big bows, but come
rather packaged as love in the form of service. If we have
one tradition that should be passed along at this time of
year, it is selfless giving, asking what we might do to
lighten someone else’s load or brighten their day. This is
the true spirit of Christmas.
By Jane Bakewell
True Givers at Christmas
Many parents follow the traditional Christmas lore
and tell their children about a bearded man from the
North Pole, who wears red and white and rides through
the sky by means of sled with flying reindeer. This fabled,
portly gent is known to be a gift giver to young ones and
seems to laugh a lot, known mostly for his ”Ho Ho Ho’s.”
Although this St. Nick does teach children that there is a
benefactor out there, who seems to care about them, I
feel we have real life examples of those who give of
themselves and possibly pointing out true St. Nicks
might give our children a better role model.
One St. Nick I read about recently is a 104-year-old
British gentleman by the name of Sir Nicolas Winton. He
offered his time assisting in a Czechoslovakia refugee
camp for Jews who had fled Germany in 1938. He knew
Hitler would soon invade the Czech Republic and he was
deeply moved by the plight of the children and wanted to
help them get out. At that time Great Britain would allow
Jewish minors entrance, as long as they had a family to
live with and 50 pounds deposit for their eventual return.
Winton found families for 669 children before the
borders closed. Most of these children were never to
return to their families as they died in the concentration
camps. It was not until 50 years later, when Winton’s sec-
ond wife stumbled upon the paperwork of this exodus in
the attic of their home that Winton was honored for the
lives he had saved – even meeting many of them at a
surprise reunion. Wow, giving the gift of life – and all of
this occurred just before Christmas in 1938.
We have plenty of St Nicks in the BVI. Look to the
Rotary Clubs for their members’ selfless giving to the
community in many ways. Look to volunteers who come
forward to donate blood to the Red Cross to help save
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NCCA Basketball in the BVIBasketball fans it’s time to “get a steppin” and head
over to the Multipurpose Sports Complex for the exciting
Tropical Shoot Out as NCAA basketball comes to the BVI.
The action between top US college teams takes place
Friday, December 20th for the first match ups and
Saturday, the 21st for the second set. Of course local fans
will want to cheer on BVIslander, Norville “Banana”
Carey representing the Southern Mississippi Eagles
team. The games begin at 7pm and tickets are $20 for
the Floor and $15 for Upper Level seats.
Pan in the ParkSteele pan vibes will be in the air Saturday night
December 21st at Noel Lloyd Park as the territory’s many
Steel Pan bands from schools to churches to internation-
al performers will be out making holiday music.
Headliners are the popular Lashing Dogs and other
groups include the Elmore Stoutt High Steel band and
the New Life Steele Orchestras both the seniors and jun-
iors. Performances begin at 6:30pm
A Parade &Boxing DayRaces
Christmas after-
noon be sure to come
out for the Long Bush
Christmas Parade featur-
ing children in adorable
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holiday costumes, floats and walking Christmas trees.
The Parade starts and ends at the Band Stand in Road
Town. Horse racing comes to the forefront with the tradi-
tional Boxing Day Races on December 26th at the Ellis
Thomas Downs in Sea Cow’s Bay. Ladies don your ele-
gant hats and men bring your extra funds for a fun after-
noon of cheering your favorite horse and jockey on.
Admission is $10.
Christmas Serenading Christmas serenading has always been a BVI tradi-
tion especially in close-knit communities around the
island. This year the Social Development Department is
encouraging all to come out and listen to these “mobile
sernaders.” Four Strong International along with the
Razor Bladez will be amongst other bands serenading
the communities over the holidays. On December 21st
look for these serenaders in Carrot Bay, West End,
Pockwood Pond, and Sea Cow’s Bay; December 22nd –
Road Town, Baugher’s Bay and Huntum’s Ghut;
December 23rd – Cane Garden Bay, Ridge Road, and
Hope Hill and Christmas Eve, December 24th – Paraquita
Bay, Long Look and East End. Come out and sing along
with the musicians and singers for this time-honored cul-
tural tradition.
BVI Cultural PartyMyett’s Guavaberry Liqueur & Dessert Competition
will be on Saturday, December 21st and is a fun way to
taste test some local guavaberry recipes and possibly
even get an entry of your own in – however hurry and reg-
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live music • events • concerts • parties • sports • movies and more
THURSDAY - DEC 19 & 26
ROAD TOWN
ELLIS THOMAS DOWNS— Boxing Day HorseRaces (Dec 26 only)
NANNY CAY
BEACH BAR— Christmas at the Beach with FungiMusic by The Serenaders
CANE GARDEN BAY
MYETT’S— Sunset Happier Hour w/ KapEye 5-7pm (Dec 19 & 26)
QUITOS— Happy Hour 5pm & Fish Fry (Dec 26 only)
VG & OUTER ISLANDS
SCRUB ISLAND— Caravela Boxing Day A La CarteBrunch 11am(Dec 26 only)
FRIDAY - DEC 20 & 27
ROAD TOWN
SPORTS COMPLEX— NCCA Tropical BasketballShoot Out - first match ups at 7pm (Dec 20 only)
CANE GARDEN BAY
THE ELM — Beach BBQ, Live Music
MYETT’S— Specialty Pizza Night. Sunset HappierHour 5-7pm with Candy Man (Dec 20 & 27)
SATURDAY - DEC 21 & 28
ROAD TOWN
SPORTS COMPLEX— NCCA Tropical BasketballShoot Out - second set at 7pm (Dec 21 only)
NOEL LLOYD PARK— Pan in the Park ft. LashingDogs from 6:30pm (Dec 21 only)
CANE GARDEN BAY
THE ELM — Brugal’s Special Happy Hour, Live Music
MYETT’S— Guavaberry Comp & Culture Party. LiveMusic by Leon and the Hot Shots at 4pm. Elite SkyDancers at 5pm & BVI Heritage Dancers at 6pm (Dec 21 only)
MYETT’S— Sunset Happier Hour from 5-7pm w/KapEye & The International Rhythm Section play
(Dec 28 only)
SUNDAY - DEC 22 & 29
ROAD TOWN
PLUMROSE — Christmas Brunch for all the Family11:30am-3pm (Dec 22 only)
NORTH SHORE
LONG BAY— 1748 Restaurant Sunday Brunch bythe Sea inc. Mimosa & Live Music
(Dec 22 & 29)
CANE GARDEN BAY
THE ELM — BBQ Live Music “Elm Tones”
MYETT’S— Clem on Steel Pan for Sunset HappierHour 5-7 pm. Beach Bar open 2pm until dark &2 for 1 rentals on Paddle Boards (Dec 22 & 29)
MONDAY - DEC 23 & 30CANE GARDEN BAY
MYETT’S— Mexican Margarita Monday w/ LiveMusic by Al (Last Resort) from 7pm. Mexican FoodSpecials & Happier Hour Margaritas half price from 5-7pm (Dec 23 & 30)
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live music • events • concerts • parties • sports • movies and more
UPCOMING EVENTSTUESDAY - DEC 24 & 31
ROAD TOWN
SHARKY’S — Great Gatsby theme party from 9pmw/ Hors d’oeuvres & drink specials (Dec 31 only)
PEG LEGS — Nanny Cay - West Indian Buffet w/live Fungi music, DJ Marlon & midnight Champagnetoast (Dec 31 only)
WEST END
PUSSERS — 5 Course Dinner with Party Favours,Champagne at midnight & DJ Outda Box (Dec 31 only)EAST END
TRELLIS BAY— Old Year’s Party w/ CaribbeanBuffet, Mocko Jumbies, Music by Showtime Band &the Razorbladez & Fireballs (Dec 31 only)
CANE GARDEN BAY
THE ELM — Dinner Happy Hour
MYETT’S— Sunset Happier Hour from 5-7pm w/KapEye & The International Rhythm Section play(Dec 24 only)
MYETT’S— KapEye plays Happy Hour 5-7pm. OldYear’s Party w/Legendary Mitch Wood on Keyboard &Mo Melin on Sax, Dinner & Dance at 8pm w/Midnight Champagne Toast. Res required (Dec 31 only)
QUITO’S — “A True Christmas Eve” Lunch from11am, Happy Hour 5-7pm, Live Music by Quito 5-8pm & Christmas Carols by Foggy Mountain Boys8pm (Dec 24 only)
QUITO’S — “Old Year’s Night Bash” - 5 CourseDinner & Entertainment by Anasazi Dancers & Quito& the Edge w/ DJ later (Dec 31 only)
Maxx Cabello & Band @ Myetts - Jan 2
Habit of Art TheatreProduction @ HLSCC
— Jan 11
Henry Haid & The Sun Kings@ Myetts
— Jan 10 &11
Performing Arts Series withCarlene Davis @ HLSCC
— Jan 18
Hamlet Production @HLSCC
— Jan 25
Governor’s Cup Race
— Jan 25
Sweethearts of theCaribbean Race
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VG & OUTER ISLANDS
SCRUB ISLAND— Caravela Christmas Eve “PrixFixe” dinner (Dec 24) NYE Buffet 7pm (Dec 31)
FOXY’S— Old Year’s Night w/ Caribbean BBQ &Live Music with Bunny Wailer, Christopher Martin &Maxx Cabello Jr. Res. for Upper Crust Dining
(Dec 31 only)
MARINA CAY — 5pm Happy Hour on the Summit.Live Music with Jeremia & Geoff (The “HumanJukeboxes of Nashville”) (Dec 31 only)
WEDNESDAY - DEC 25 & JAN 1
ROAD TOWN
BAND STAND — Long Bush Christmas Parade
(Dec 25 only)
PEG LEGS — Nanny Cay - Traditional ChristmasDinner (Dec 25 only)
CANE GARDEN BAY
THE ELM — Pizza Shepherd’s Pie, Live Music
MYETT’S— Traditional Christmas Dinner Special &Caribbean Party. Dine & Dance w/3D Band from 7pm.Sunset Happier Hour from 5-7pm (Dec 25 only)
MYETT’S— New Year’s Day Party with Mitch Woodon keyboards & Mo Melin on Sax ft. Maxx Cabello &Band. Happier Hour 5-7 (Jan 1 only)
VG & OUTER ISLANDS
SCRUB ISLAND— Caravela Christmas Day Buffet (Dec 25) New Years Day Brunch 10am (Jan 1)
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ister by Friday the 20th between 9am to 5pm – the cut off
date. The event will include live music from Leon and the
Hot Shots from 4pm followed by the Elite Sky Dancers at
5pm and the BVI Heritage Dancers at 6pm. The panel of
judges will award winners in various categories begin-
ning at 6:30pm – so stick around for a taste of BV Culture
with some Christmas cheer thrown in.
Holiday DiningChristmas Eve and Day special meals are planned in
several area restaurants.
Scrub Island’s upscale Caravela Restaurant will be
having a Christmas Eve “Prix Fixe” dinner ($75/pp), a
Christmas Day buffet ($60/pp) and a Boxing Day A La
Carte brunch. Plum Rose is offering a Christmas brunch
affordable for the whole family including soup, salad,
appetizer entrée choices and dessert for $24 adults and
half price for children under 12 years. Peg Leg’s and the
Beach Bar at Nanny Cay will be having a traditional
Christmas Dinner special followed by a Boxing Day on
the Beach with live music by the Fungi Band the
Serenaders. Sunday Brunch by the sea can be enjoyed at
Long Bay 1748 Restaurant with a $28/pp meal including
a mimosa and live music. Myett’s is combining a
Caribbean Party with 3D band on the stage from 7pm
with dining offerings including a traditional Christmas
dinner, so dining and dancing will go hand in hand.
Holiday BargainsThere are holiday bargains to be had as you scratch
off all those names on your long gift list. Stop by
Serendipity Books & Toys for a great selection of books,
toys and games for children as well as wonderful reads
for adults. BVI Duty Free is promoting a “huge”
Christmas sale and this includes free gift wrapping for all
your perfume or cologne sets and special liqueur selec-
tions. Purchases of over $100 also include a free bottle of
“spirits” as an extra bonus.
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By Jan Critchley
It’s close to Christmas and Iris Simpkins (Kate
Winslet) is busily trying to finish up her wedding col-
umn for the London newspaper where she works, while
the rest of the office is happily engaged in drinking
Champagne and celebrating the holidays.
However, she nurtures an unrequited love for her
colleague Jasper Bloom (Rufus Sewell), so when during
the speeches at the Christmas party it is announced
that Jasper is engaged to another colleague, Iris’s life
turns upside down. She heads home to her idyllic cot-
tage in Surrey where she contemplates her situation
and realizes she needs a change.
Meanwhile in Los Angeles, movie-trailer mogul
Amanda Woods (Cameron Diaz) has just split with her
unfaithful boyfriend Ethan and throws him unceremoni-
ously out of her mansion and just wants to forget about
the whole thing.
Through a house exchange website, Amanda sees
Iris’ cottage listing and before long, she is chatting on-
line with Iris and they decide to swap houses for the
holidays and whilst Iris is delighted with the LA man-
sion and sunshine, Amanda struggles a little with the
intricacies of an old English cottage and the snowy cov-
ered countryside.
Before long, Iris’s handsome brother and book
editor Graham (Jude Law) appears at the door after a
night out at the local pub and the two hit it off. In fact,
despite herself, instead of leaving back for the US early
– Amanda decides to stay for the holidays. Although
she suspects that Graham has other ladies in his life,
she has not realized that these are his delightful daugh-
ters, Olivia and Sophie who he brings up alone.
Back in LA, Amanda meets film music score com-
poser, Miles (Jack Black) who is also in a complicated
relationship and when he finds out he is being cheated
on, Miles turns to Iris for companionship. Amanda is
also charmed and inspired by her next-door neighbor,
the ninety-year-old legendary screenplay writer Arthur
who despite being invited to many recognition award
ceremonies – does not respond to any of the requests.
So, with Miles’ help, Iris persuades Arthur to
accept the prestigious award and to get there they
both embark on a fitness regime to build up the self-
esteem that they had both lost. The ceremony was a
great success, especially when during Arthur’s speech,
Miles declares something very special to Iris. Get this
Christmas classic out over the holidays to find out how
these two women find the best gift of all!
The Holiday
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By Dean “The Sportsman” Greenaway
We’re always clamoring to find out how our athletes
are doing in whichever Collegiate sport they play. Twice
this weekend at least we’ll only have to go to as far as the
Multipurpose Sports Complex on Friday and Saturday to
see our native son, Norville “Banana” Carey a member of
the Southern Mississippi Eagles, playing in the 2nd BVI
Tropical Shoot out.
Yes, Collegiate Basketball right in our land as we
join the Bahamas, Puerto Rico and St. Thomas, as the
only Caribbean countries to experience live NCAA
Division One Basketball action up-close.
Carey’s team will face Coppin State at 9 p.m. on
Friday in a game that follows the 7 p.m. Jacksonville
State vs Arkansas Little Rock matchup. Southern Miss
will play Arkansas Little Rock on Saturday while
Jacksonville State meets Coppin State.
Fans can expect great action in these matchups as
teams vie to improve their current lot in conference
play—three in particular after weekend losses.
Carey is coming off notching a 6 points 4 rebounds
and two steals effort in 15 minutes dur-
ing the Eagles’ 96-60 victory over St.
Catherine on Saturday, as they
improved to 9-1.
The Coppin State Eagles, 4-5, are
coming off a 71-49 loss to Richmond
and are currently third in the Mid-
Eastern Athletic Conference.
Sun Belt’s Conference Arkansas
Little Rock Trojans, 5-3—currently in
second place—fell to Memphis, 73-59,
while Jacksonville State Gamecocks are
3-6 after a 76-46 loss to Dartmouth. This is our opportu-
nity to experience NCAA Division Basketball right before
our eyes over two days. Check it out!!
Admission is $20 for lower level seats and $15 in the
upper level.
Track & Field Athletes of the Year
On Friday, December 27 at 7 p.m. at the Moorings,
the BVI Athletics Association will host its 5th Athletes
Awards Gala, where 70 awards will be doled out capped
off by the Athletes of the Year in Youth, Jr. and Sr.
Divisions, presented by Sol.
The Most Outstanding Athletes from U9-Open
Divisions in Track events, Field events and Combined
events will also be presented.
There will also be Road Racing and Cross Country
Series awards as well as the Most Improved Athletes and
the Comeback Athlete of the Year in the cards.
The Coach of the Year will also be honored as well
as two Lifetime Achievement Awards will be doled out to
Gene Hodge and Dale Abrahamson—athletes who con-
tributed to the association’s early develop-
ment just two months after it was formed
on September 19, 1970.
A new award, the LIME Collegiate
Athlete of the Year will also be presented,
during the night celebrating athletic
achievement.
Donation entrance to the event is $50
single and $85 per couple and can be
obtained by calling 541.3545 or 443.8262.
The 2014 Track and Field season
kicks off at 5:30 p.m. on January 10. Southern Mississippi Eagles' Norville "Banana" Garey
Homeboy Carey in BVI Tropical Shootout
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