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Now in its Now in its 27th Year!Year!Apr 9 - 15, 2015Vol.27, No.31

YoUr Free GUideto our islands’ happenings

Also this week: Brian Neale @ Myett’s • Anegada Clean-Up • walk to win • sprint Championships

Oren Hodge@ ScaramoucheApril 12th – 11:30am - 3:30pm

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This Week’s Feature Story by Arlena Smith

Scaramouche

your typical Italian dishes such as lasagna or

spaghetti and meatballs!

Their Sunday Brunch and pizza night dubbed

“Pizza Peritis” has been getting a lot of buzz and

become very popular among patrons. Chiara also con-

firmed they will be doing monthly events including

having live bands and DJs, so look out for their next

event coming soon. This Sunday April 12th you can

catch the smooth sounds of Oren Hodge from

11:30am-3:30pm.

Come on down to Soper’s Hole and experience a

taste of Italy. Chiara and Roberto are an absolute

delight. Reservations are suggested but not required

call (284) 495 3443.�Scaramouche is open from 9am

until every day.

The newest authentic Italian restaurant is located

in Soper's Hole on Frenchman’s Cay and is owned and

operated by Chef Chiara Valsecchi and bartender

Roberto Selvi. Chiara is a graduate of the very presti-

gious Gambero Rosso Cooking School in Rome and

Roberto is a professional mixologist. He is also a cer-

tified mixology teacher, who enjoys creating his own

libations to tantalize the taste buds!

The vibrant young couple came to the BVI in 2012

on a sailing trip and immediately fell in love. They

already had intentions to leave Italy and establish

their own restaurant. The couple intended on moving

to San Diego, but after their visit to Soper's Hole, they

knew they had found their new home! And as luck

would have it, there was a space available and all they

had to do is make their dream a reality.

The restaurant opened in March 2014 and they

offer only high-end food and drinks, which they

describe as "contemporary" Italian-Caribbean

fusion. The restaurant has two sections with casual

dining downstairs where they serve breakfast, lunch

and dinner and you can enjoy Roberto’s creative

cocktails, and in the upstairs dining room they offer

the fine dining experience. So don't come looking for

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Publisher & Editor: Claudia ColliAssociate Editor: Arlena SmithWriter & Editorial Assistant: Jan CritchleyTel: 494-2413; Fax: 494-6589

Lime ...“to hang around idly” or “to go out on thetown.”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.

you are developing feelings for him and would like

him to know your situation and then you open up to

him. This way, if the feelings are mutual, then you

can both decide on the next step. If that revelation

causes him to lose interest, don’t let that cause you

to regret doing the right thing. At least, you were

honourable.

On another note, I would advise you to handle

that separation situation as soon as possible and

decide if you are moving forward and away from the

marriage or if it is fixable. Right now you are marking

time and that is no longer an option. You will be able

to breathe much better when there is clarity in your

life and you are not in limbo. I’m keeping my fingers

crossed for you.

Should I Tell Him I’m Married

Send your questions confidentially [email protected] or via twitter at @korennorton

Dear Koren,I’m talking to this guy and I really like him and

have started to have deep feelings for him. I’m mar-ried but separated from my husband. Do you think Ishould tell this guy how I feel about him and that I ammarried but separated? –Very Confused

Dear Confused,

Yes if you are talking and spending time togeth-

er like two persons who are considering each other

for a relationship, you should tell him that you are

married and the earlier you tell him the better for

you. I’m sure many persons already know you are

married, so it cannot be a secret and it is nothing to

be ashamed of if your marriage didn’t work out –

things happen and people grow apart. What would

be more shameful is if you deliberately deceived

someone or led them on. By the way, withholding

truth is as deceptive as lying.

In this society we live in, people love to tell other

people’s business and if they see you and him

together frequently, someone is sure to ask him

questions or tell him something. If he has to hear it

from someone else, there is hardly anything you can

say that will make him feel that you were not lying to

him. So my suggestion is that you tell him nicely that

Your personal E-therapist, is in the house!Ask Koren

Ask Koren

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Walking to Win!As part of the Government’s ongoing national

strategy to build a healthier Virgin Islands, UMI

Fashions has teamed up with the Ministry of Health to

present the latest Fitness Movement Challenge “Top

Stepper” competition.

According to Program Co-ordinator, Jason

Rubaine, in order to be the “top stepper” you will

have to accumulate no less than

20,000 steps within a 24 hour time

period to qualify.

People signed up for the Fitness

Challenge can participate by liking

UMI’s Facebook page. Then monitor

the page daily to see the fitness

movement challenge logo, and once

the icon is spotted, the 24-hour count-

down begins. Mr. Rubaine said, “The first person to

come into UMI Fashions with their pedometer show-

ing 20,000 steps in the allotted time period would be

awarded a free outfit. So, get walking today and who

knows you could be walking into a great new outfit!

Brian is Back…Yes, Brian Neale, the inimitable performer is back

at Myett’s playing the 5pm to 7pm, Sunset Happier

Hour slot (see schedule – centre pages). Get there

early for brunch and enjoy bottomless mimosa’s every

day!

After over 20 years as a musician, Brian’s reper-

toire is perfect for enjoying a sundowner at this lively

beach bar in Cane Garden Bay as he plays a mix of his

own songs and cover songs from artists such as Neil

Diamond, Elton John and of course, one of his biggest

influences, Jimmy Buffett. He actually played with the

maestro of Margharitaville himself in Toronto in front

of over 20,000 fans.

His latest CD, “Living the Life” pretty much sums

him up, his passion for the freedom of beach life,

boats, sailing, the Caribbean, good times and yes, the

contagious combo of steel drums, guitars and horns.

His debut CD, “Common Behaviour” features songs

from past and present from road trips on the mainland

to limin’ in the islands.

Sprint Champs 2015The BVI Triathlon Federation is

holding its National Sprint

Championships this Saturday, April

11th at the Sandy Ground Boatyard,

Soper’s Hole at 7:30pm. The event

comprises a 750-metre swim in

Soper’s Hole, a 20-kilometre bike

ride to Struggling Man’s Café and back and a five-kilo-

metre run to Big Ben’s Superette and back. Stop by

the Tortola Sports Club on Friday, April 10th between

5:30pm and 6:30pm to register, $20 for Individuals or

$20 for teams, which can be two or three people.

BVI Keep it CleanHelp to protect our beautiful islands by making

sure you properly dispose of waste and re-cycle where

you possibly can. Helping to make it happen is the BVI

Tourist Board who is inviting everyone to their next

island-wide cleanup on Anegada, this Sunday, April

12th at various locations. For additional information

and meet and start times contact Victorene Creque by

phone at 494-3134. A ferry has been arranged to

transport participants/volunteers for this cleanup and

will depart the Road Town Ferry Dock at 8am.

By Jan CritchleyYour Guide to British Virgin Islands Events


live music • events • concerts • parties • sports • movies and more

CANE GARDEN BAY

MYETT’S — Sunset Happier Hour 5-7pm. Evolution

Band Dance Contest & Speciality Pizza Night.

QUITO’S— Ras Rio Happy Hour 5pm-6pm: Quito &

The Edge & Friends 9:30pm

SATURDAY - APR 11

CANE GARDEN BAY

MYETT’S— No cruise ship beach day! Volley Ball &

Beach Games. Watersports rentals. Live music by Brian

Neale 5-7pm. Speciality Pizza Night.

QUITO’S— Too Smooth 5:30 Happy Hour 5pm-6pm:

Pizza Night

FRENCHMAN’S CAY

SOPER’S HOLE — BVI National Sprint Champs

from 7:30am (from the Sandy Ground Boatyard)

VG & OUTER ISLANDS

PIRATES BIGHT — Pan Vibes live from 7pm

SUNDAY - APR 12

ROAD TOWN

LE PETITE — Latin Night w/ 2 for $5 Coors Light

& Presidente

THURSDAY - APR 9

ROAD TOWN

LE PETITE — Ladies Night w/ music by DJ Krusha &

$4 drink specials

CANE GARDEN BAY

MYETT’S — Sunset Happier Hour w/ Candyman

5pm. GSmooth on Sax 7:30pm

QUITO’S— Half price happy hour 5pm-6pm,

Oren Hodge 7:30pm

VG & OUTER ISLANDS

PIRATES BIGHT — Daily Happy Hour 4-6pm

FRIDAY - APR 10

ROAD TOWN

LE PETITE — Party Night w/ DJ Young Turbo &

Happy Hour from 5-7pm w/ free wings & $2 off

mixed drinks

TORTOLA SPORTS CLUB — Registration for the

BVI National Sprint Champs from 5:30-6:30pm

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live music • events • concerts • parties • sports • movies and more

VG & OUTER ISLANDS

YCCS (VG) — Oyster Cup BVI from Apr 13-18.

Happy Hour Aperitifs at 5pm

TUESDAY - APR 14

ROAD TOWN

BEACH CLUB TERRACE — Happy Hour 5-7pm

CANE GARDEN BAY

MYETT’S — Sunset Happier Hour w/ Brian Neale

5pm. Sax on the beach with GSmooth 7:30pm

QUITO’S— Half Price Happy Hour 5-6pm.

Quito solo 7:30pm

WEDNESDAY - APR 15

ROAD TOWN

LE PETITE — Karaoke Night

CANE GARDEN BAY

MYETT’S — Sunset Happier Hour w/ Brian Neale

5-7pm.Caribbean Dinner & Dance w/3D Band 7pm

QUITO’S—Half price Happy Hour 5pm-6pm Quito

solo happy hour & Too Smooth from 7:30

SEA COW’S BAY

ELLIS THOMAS DOWNS — Easter Horse Race

FRENCHMAN’S CAY

SCARAMOUCHE — Oren Hodge for Sunday Brunch

from 11:30am-3:30pm

CANE GARDEN BAY

MYETT’S — No cruise ship beach day! Volley Ball &

Beach Games. Watersports rentals.Funday Sunday Brunch

w/ Bottomless Mimosas. Steel Pan 1-4pm. DJ Jephet at

Beach Bar 4-6pm. Live music by Brian Neale 6-9pm

VG & OUTER ISLANDS

ANEGADA — BVI Clean-Up Anegada from 9:30am.

Ferry leaves RT dock at 8am

MONDAY - APR 13

ROAD TOWN

BEACH CLUB TERRACE — Happy Hour 5-7pm

CANE GARDEN BAY

MYETT’S — Margarita Mexican Monday w/ 2 for 1

speciality margaritas & munchies. Happier Hour w/

Candyman 5pm. Singing Chef Al Show 7:30pm

QUITO’S— Half price happy Hour 5pm-6pm Quito Solo

from 7:30pm

UPCOMING HAPPENINGS

Leverick Bay Poker RunMay 24

Brian Neale @ Myett’s— May 6

Mt. Gay Birthday Party@ Myett’s — April 20

First Ultra Marathon— April 25

NTL SurprisePerformance — April 25

Art & Craft Festival @Myett’s — April 26

CADA PlayersKaleidoscope— April 25& 26/ May 2& 3

8th Annual Black &White Thang — May 2


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By Claudia Colli

I have a soft spot for warmhearted movies with

quirky characters like those found in The Grand

Seduction. The film takes place in Ticklehead,

Newfoundland, a rugged island of steep windswept

cliffs and a population of just 121 souls. For the most

part, they are elderly, or infirm, or in one case, the

overly fertile mother of five.

Ticklehead’s economy had been based on fish-

ing but with a moratorium on cod fishing, most of its

residents are either on welfare or had left the island

in quest of a better life. A petrochemical plant is

interested in locating a recycling plant there, but

only if there is a doctor on the island, which there

isn’t. Finding a doctor who wants to relocate to this

craggy isle with even craggier inhabitants is not

easy. When Paul Lewis (Taylor Kitsch), a young plas-

tic surgeon with an LA practice, is sent to Ticklehead

for a month as community service (he was busted at

a Canadian airport for cocaine possession), the

townspeople go to improbable lengths to con-

vince/seduce him to stay permanently.

Murray French (Brendan Gleeson) steps in as

Ticklehead’s new mayor when the old mayor flees

the island for new more prosperous horizons. With

no work on the island, Murray’s wife has also left to

work on a mainland factory, and he is desperate to

do whatever it takes to get her back.

As the town fears, Dr. Lewis is not charmed by

Ticklehead. There is only one mediocre restaurant

and just one bar – aptly named “The Bar.” But

Murray has a plan. They will eavesdrop on Lewis’

long distance phone conversations to his fiancée

Helen and determine his likes and dislikes. He lacks

a father figure? No problem, Murray will fill the role.

He is crazy about cricket? Well, the townspeople will

form a cricket team, even if they are ice hockey fans

and absolutely clueless about cricket.

Most importantly they try to encourage a

romance between him and the attractive post-

mistress, the only eligible female on the island. But

since she is not interested in a man with a fiancée,

this turns out to be a formidable obstacle. When the

Texan oil men turn up in a helicopter to negotiate the

deal, and Lewis learns of the town’s communal

deception, things inevitably get more complicated.

But in this film of small delights, the unexpected

can always happen.

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By Dean “The Sportsman” Greenaway

Standing at the edge of the track on Monday night

at the Kim Collins Stadium (formely Silver Jubilee

Stadium and renamed in honor of the St. Kitts-Nevis

sprint icon) on Sunday, it was good to see our U20

Girls team anchored by Jonel Lacey – with Taylor Hill,

Tarika “Tinker Bell” Moses and Lakeisha “Mimi”

Warner. This is the same quartet that advanced to the

2013 IAAF World Youth Championships Sprint Medley

final, then won a silver medal with Nelda Huggins

replacing Mimi, hooking up again,

this time in the 44th Carifta Games.

It was another historic

moment, since it was the first time

that the BVI – which joined the

Carifta Games Family in the

Bahamas in 1976 – had an U20

Girls 4 x 400m relay quartet lining

up for competition against the big

regional players, Jamaica, Trinidad

and Tobago and the Bahamas.

With a similar quartet in 2013, they had had the

experience of ripping the hearts out of the Bahamas

on home soil, competing in the U17 Girls 4x400m

relay at that time, and getting the silver medal.

With Jamaica winning its seventh straight relay of

the games, it came down to see who would grab the

remaining medals from among the three teams – and

who would go home without. The BVI trailed the

Bahamas as Hill – who ran 100/200m personal bests

of 11.83/24.24 – ran a strong leg after getting the stick

from Moses, who wasn’t at her best, and held off the

Trinidad and Tobago runner trying to pass at the

exchange.

Lacey immediately put the team in third place

behind the Bahamas with Trinidad and Tobago chal-

lenging. Lacey, who won individual silver in the 400m

Intermediate Hurdles on Sunday night, unleashed a

ferocious kick over the last 120m, surging past the

Bahamas runner and kept the distance for the silver

medal ahead of Trinidad and Tobago, finishing in 3

minutes 46.43 seconds. This was the third best time

ever run by BVI women for the Territory’s 40 Carifta

Games medal in its history, dating back to the first in

1978.

On Sunday evening it was

another first with two entered in

the U20 Girls 400m Intermediate

Hurdles – a record four hurdlers on

the team including one boy. Lacey,

who missed the games last year,

returned and debuted in the 400m

Intermediate Hurdles where she

finished third for an individual

bronze medal with a personal best of 1 minute, 01.26

seconds. Lacey was followed by Warner, who won

800m bronze medals in 2012 and 2013, and was

fourth in 1:01.65 in just her second time over the bar-

riers. She ran 1:04.71 a week earlier in her first go over

the barriers. Lacey’s time is the fastest electronic time

ever by a BVI athlete and only trails Pat Archibald’s

60.0 seconds hand time from 1982 on the territory’s

All Time List.

Then, Beyonce DeFreitas – advance to her first

200m U18 Girls final and at 14, becoming the

youngest to ever achieve the feat. She then placed

fifth overall in a personal best of 24.50 seconds, a

time only eight others have bettered. They all deserve

congratulations as the rest of the team.

U20 Girls 4x400m Relay silver medalists

Nothing Like The First Time


The Roosters of Road TownI’d have to be blind, to not have noticed the gazil-

lion chickens that regularly roam the bi-ways of Road

Town, and all the far reaching environs of the BVI, as

well. To say they're everywhere would not be too

much of a stretch – East End to Soper's Hole, Cane

Garden Bay to Nanny Cay, they're hard to avoid.

They are generally unobtrusive. And it's not just

the beautifully plumaged males that we see stalking

the streets. It’s just as often the hens, and usually

with their babies in tow. Little fluff-balls of cuteness,

doing their best to stay close to their moms, while

learning pecking order, both literally and figuratively.

My only complaint would be along the lines of

how bleeping noisy they can be, when it comes to the

pre-dawn hours of the morning. I know they don't

wear watches (their wrists are way too skinny, and

they can't tell time anyway) but 4:00 a.m. is pushing

the envelope. They are rather disrespectful when it

comes to timing. Rather self-centered, if you ask me,

thinking life is all about them.

I've heard that roosters get lonely, that their

squawking may come from sheer lack of companion-

ship. Who knew, that a few hens for friendship and

*otherwise* wouldn't cut the mustard? I've also

heard that roosters (yes, they're males) are often ter-

ritorial, and sometimes their “vocalizing” comes

from claims of “you're in my space, move on.”

Open-air restaurateurs have their own sets of

struggles with the winged beasts (though we seldom

see them fly more than a few feet at a time). Again,

with their self-serving natures, they have no problem

scrabbling about under patron's feet, scrounging up

dropped French fries, burger hunks, breadcrumbs or

whatever. I recently observed one underfoot at a

restaurant in St. Thomas, who jumped right up on a

patron's table, which scared the bejesus out of the

visiting tourists.

The best solution I've ever seen to help with the

restaurateur's plight, was at Luncheria, in a courtyard

in St. Croix. Lenny (a friend, the owner) keeps squirt

guns available at the bar, for use upon request. When

a chicken gets too close or aggressive, you just let a

good squirt rip. The animals aren't harmed. And they

get the message.

By Leslie Cramer

Weekly Suduko

The objective is to fill the full 9x9 grid with digits

so that each column, each row, and each of the

nine 3x3 “sub-grids” that compose the main grid

contains all of the digits from 1 to 9 – with no

repeats within each row or column within the

entire square. A partially completed grid is usual-

ly provided, which typically has a unique solution.

See next weeks Limin’ Times issue for solution.

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