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Now in its Now in its 27th Year!Year!Feb 19-25, 2015Vol.27, No.24
Your Free GuiDeto our islands’ happenings
Also this week: Party happenings @ Myett’s • Brugal Domino tournament • Jost Van Dyke Cleanup • Big People Party
MJ Blues @ Pirates BightFriday, February 20th at 7pm
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Celebrate Black History This Week’s Feature Story by Arlena Smith
Black History Month, or National African American
History Month, is an annual celebration of achieve-
ments by black Americans and a time for recognizing
the central role of African Americans in U.S. history.
The event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the
brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and
other prominent African Americans. Since 1976, every
U.S. president has officially designated
the month of February as Black History
Month.
Since then the event has grown
globally and is celebrated among black
people everywhere as a way of honor-
ing its local heroes and contributors.
Locally we celebrate our own black
historians and prominent figures of
society. One of the most influential figures of our soci-
ety is the late Hon. H Lavity Stoutt, the Territory’s first
and longest serving Chief Minister. He served as Chief
Minister of the Virgin Islands for over 16 years and is
credited with establishing the cruise ship pier, creat-
ing the social security scheme, overseeing the con-
struction of the central administration building and
spearheading the development of the local H. Lavity
Stoutt Community College named in his honour.
He was at the helm throughout the Territory’s
development as an international finance center and
was described as being very passionate and commit-
ted to the development of educational opportunities
for the people of these islands.
Other prominent members of our society that we
salute for their contributions to these
British Virgin Islands are the late Cyril
Brandtford Romney, who also served
as Chief Minister from 1983 to 1986.
Howard Reynold Penn OBE, known
simply as H.R. Penn, Sir Olva Georges
and Noel Lloyd are among many oth-
ers.
Since its beginning every Black
History Month has endorsed a specific theme. The
20th anniversary memorial celebrations of our local
hero Hon. H. Lavity Stoutt starts with the annual
march scheduled for Monday, March 2nd. The March
starts from the House of Assembly at 9am and ends at
the Central Administration Complex; it will be followed
by the official ceremony. I encourage you to come out
and pay homage to a great leader and visionary.
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It’s Happeningat Myetts
Celebrate the new
year again this Thursday,
February 19, but this
time – Chinese style.
Myetts’ Chinese New
Year’s Party will have
giveaways and party
favors and food and
drink specials. KapEye starts things off at 5pm and
GSmooth will be live on stage at 7:30pm. So don’t for-
get, it’s the Year of the Goat!
On Saturday, February 21st enjoy dances from the
musical Chicago by the Tortola Dance Project.
Performances are at 7pm and 8pm. Reservations are
suggested. On Sunday, don’t miss the Local Art
Festival and Wine Tasting from 1pm-4pm when BVI
artists and craftsmen will display their creations. Steel
Pan Vibes will also accompany Sunday Brunch with
Bottomless Mimosas and Island Vibes with Orin
Hodge will be on hand for the Sunset Happier Hour.
Dominoes Knockout MarathonDomino players unite! The next competition of the
Brugal Domino Tournament will be held at Paradise
Club on Cane Garden Bay on Saturday, February 21st.
There will be $1 Brugal shots and music by Ah Milli
Sounds. The games start at 3pm with no entry fee for
participating teams.
The marathon of a tournament will cover eight
bars over the course of eight weeks. Each week
teams compete to advance to the finals which will be
held at Bouncer’s Bar on Tortola on March 28th and
Rock Café on Virgin Gorda on March 27th.
If interested in joining call Alberto Hewlett at 340-7790 or just attend one of the upcoming games.
Entertainment at PiratesThis Friday, take advantage of the ferry to Pirates
on Norman Island and enjoy their Friday night enter-
tainment with MJ Blues live from 7pm, and on
Saturday night Pan Vibes will be playing from 7pm.
Get there early for Happy Hour from 4pm to 6pm. It’s
a great evening out and an excellent way to get off
the rock.
Big People at Club MinglesIt’s party time at Club Mingles on East End. The
Real Big People Party will be held on Saturday,
February 21st with DJ Too Kool Chris and DJ Krusha on
hand to keep things jumping. Admission is $15, and if
you top up your CCT phone for $5 you will pay $10.
Also this WeekThis Saturday, you can enjoy an excursion to our
beautiful sister island of Jost Van Dyke and do a good
deed at the same time by joining in the Jost Van Dyke
Island Wide Cleanup. Starting at 9:30am, the cleanup
is being organized by the BVI Tourist Board.
The New Horizon Ferry will depart West End ferry
dock at 9am and participants will be able to pur-
chase a special $15 ticket RT. For info contact SashaFlax at 541-9333 or email saflax@bvitourism.com.
Rotary Club of Road Town will be holding a
Health Expo & Fitness Extravaganza on Tortola
Saturday, February 21st 7am -2pm at the Noel Lloyd
Park. The expo moves to Virgin Gorda on March 21st
also 7am-2pm at the Walter Recreational Park.
By Claudia ColliYour Guide to British Virgin Islands Events
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live music • events • concerts • parties • sports • movies and more
MYETT’S— Sunset Happier Hour 5-7pm. Dinner &
Dance w/ Evolution Band live on stage 7:30pm.
Limbo & Dance contest w/ prizes
QUITO’S— Ras Rio Happy Hour 5pm-6pm: The Edge
and Friends from 9:30pm
VG & OUTER ISLANDS
PIRATES BIGHT — MJ Blues live from 7pm
SATURDAY - FEB 21
EAST END
CLUB MINGLES — The Real Big People Party w/
music by DJ Too Kool Chris & Krusha
CANE GARDEN BAY
MYETT’S— Sunset Happier Hour w/ Kapeye & the
International Rhythm Section 5-7pm. Dances from
Chicago by the Tortola Dance Project 7pm & 8pm.
Reservations suggested
QUITO’S— Too Smooth 5:30 Happy Hour 5pm-6pm:
Pizza Night
PARADISE CLUB — First competition of the Brugal
Domino Tournament. Game starts at 3pm
THURSDAY - FEB 19
CANE GARDEN BAY
MYETT’S— Chinese New Year’s theme party. Food &
Drink Specials. KapEye & the International Rhythm
Section 5-7pm. GSmooth live on stage 7:30pm
QUITO’S— Half price happy hour 5pm-6pm,
Awesome Crew 8pm
VG & OUTER ISLANDS
PIRATES BIGHT — Daily Happy Hour 4-6pm
FRIDAY - FEB 20
ROAD TOWN
BEACH CLUB TERRACE— Happy Hour 5-7pm
w/ Free Wings & DJ Music.
CANE GARDEN BAY
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live music • events • concerts • parties • sports • movies and more
Chef Al on Stage 7:30pm
QUITO’S— Half price Happy Hour 5pm-6pm.
Marcus Mark at 7.00pm Pizza Night
TUESDAY - FEB 24
ROAD TOWN
BEACH CLUB TERRACE— Happy Hour 5-7pm
CANE GARDEN BAY
MYETT’S— Sunset Happier Hour w/ Kapeye &
the International Rhythm Section 5-7pm.
QUITO’S— Closed for private function
WEDNESDAY - FEB 25
ROAD TOWN
BEACH CLUB TERRACE— Happy Hour 5-7pm
CANE GARDEN BAY
MYETT’S— Sunset Happier Hour w/ Island Vibes
by Orin Hodge 5-7pm. Caribbean Dinner & Dance
w/ 3D Band at7pm
QUITO’S—Half price Happy Hour 5pm-6pm Quito
solo happy hour & Too Smooth from 7:30
VG & OUTER ISLANDS
PIRATES BIGHT — Pan Vibes live from 7pm
JOST VAN DYKE — Island Wide Cleanup
from 9:30am
SUNDAY - FEB 22
ROAD TOWN
BEACH CLUB TERRACE— Oldie Goldie Night w/ DJ
from 7pm until
CANE GARDEN BAY
MYETT’S— Local Art Festival & Wine Tasting 1-4pm.
Steel Pan Vibes Sunday Brunch w/ Bottomless Mimosas.
Sunset Happier Hour w/ Island Vibes by Orin
Hodge 5pm
QUITO’S— Closed
MONDAY - FEB 23
ROAD TOWN
BEACH CLUB TERRACE— Happy Hour 5-7pm
CANE GARDEN BAY
MYETT’S— Margarita Mexican Monday w/ 2 for 1
speciality margaritas & Mexican munchies 5-7. Singing
UPCOMING HAPPENINGS
Dark & Stormy RegattaMar 6-9
HLSCC Spencer’s Theaterof Illusion — Mar 6
St Patrick’s Day— Mar 27
Jazz Showcase @ HLSCC— Mar 20
NTL Treasure Island @HLSCC — Mar 28
First Ultra Marathon— April 25
8th Annual Black & WhiteThang — May 2
HLSCC Spring Concert— May 16
Foxy’s Wooden BoatRegatta — May 22-24
Leverick Bay Poker Run— May 24
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The Birds of Cane Garden Bay
Swooping, diving, plunging, winged acrobatics of
all kinds. The sea and shore birds that call our little
piece of paradise home are sights to behold, and are
ever so entertaining.
Ever watch a brown booby soar above, spot his
catch, then plunge headlong into the sea, then dive
down for what seems like way too long a time, to
emerge with his snack? Impressive, says I.
Or the brown pelican (on the endangered list 'til
not long ago, if I recall correctly) doing similar death
rolls, who apparently spots his lunch from seemingly
way farther away than would seem possible. They
(the pelicans, so I've heard) often lose their vision,
from hitting the water at such great velocity, all the
while with their eyes wide open, in order to zero in on
their catches.
Cormorants are seen on occasion, but aren't quite
as prevalent. They are fairly easily spotted with their
unique hooked beaks, used for, of course, fishing.
They are usually dark in color and are medium to
large-ish in size.
Frigates are large seabirds found near tropical
waters. Large, black-and-white or completely black,
with long wings, they do not swim or walk and cannot
take off from a flat surface. Having the largest
wingspan-to-body-weight ratio of any bird, they are
essentially aerial, able to stay aloft for more than a
week. Their deeply forked tail is unique, and the
males with their brightly colored throat patches make
them easy to distinguish.
Brown boobies, with their distinctly contrasting
dark and white coloring are the guys you will often see
perched upon marina pilings, harbour buoys and the
like. They are the true, deep-down plungers. They
usually hang out in clusters.
The West Indian ducks are, well, adorable. They
look like ordinary northern ducks and hang out
around mangroves and dense tropical bush. If you
drive on out to Cannon Point (the surf beach, out past
Cane Garden Bay's fuel dock) you'll likely spot them
around the pond towards the back.
And then there is the majestic osprey, “our” ver-
sion of the American eagle. Their wingspan is huge,
around, 70” plus across. When you see these guys
there'll be no mistaking who they are, their size alone
is impressive.
The little guys, the stilts and sandpipers, are pret-
ty cute, too, running along the beaches, letting the
beach-break waves chase them, while running to
higher ground.
Gulls and terns aren't as prevalent as you'd think.
They are distinguishable by their long-ish bills and
webbed feet, usually white or grey with black head-
color markings.
The east end of Cane Garden Bay is a good spot
for viewing a few of these species. Ask the fisherman.
They follow these winged beauties, who know where
the fish are.
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By Dean “The Sportsman” Greenaway
Within five years, rugby has taken a formidablefoothold in primary and high schools across the terri-tory with annual tournaments in both divisions.
And, it’s not uncommon to see promising ath-letes from basketball, softball, volleyball, cricket,track and field, road runners and sailors among oth-ers playing on the various schools teams.
This year saw the Seventh Day Adventist PrimarySchool winning their first title witha 4-0 triumph over Enis Adams intheir Tag Rugby Tournament.
“The sport is getting popular inother schools and Seventh Dayplayed a great tournament, so Iwasn’t surprised that they won,”noted Sherlock “Solo” Solomonwho coaches and runs the league.“I was a bit disappointed in Cedar –they have a good team – butSeventh Day was much quicker andplayed unbeaten right through.However, most of the games were very close and thecompetition is getting very competitive between theschools.”
Solomon noted that some of the players are bigand it’s their second year playing Rugby. He furtherpointed out that at this level he has been teachingthem the fundamentals of the game – good passing,good catching, good looking and good pitching – andthey are getting good at it.
“When we move forward to the next level, touchand then tackle, they’ll have a lot of background anda lot of experience in the basics of rugby already,” heexplained. “Among players, Enis Adams’ captain – abig guy – was very outstanding. In the Seventh Day’s
lot, they had about four or five players that were hus-tling and it was great teamwork. It’s hard to pick outone player on their team but they have been workinghard.”
Then last Friday, Elmore Stoutt and St. Georges’High Schools retained their respective U17 and U15Touch Rugby titles with pulsating domineering victo-ries. Elmore Stoutt overpowered Cedar 4-1 in the
final – after an opening 5-0 lossalso to Cedar – when they weren’tat full strength. St. Georgesretained the U15s crown with achilling 3-2 victory over Cedar.
“Every year, this high schooltournament is getting more com-petitive and much more serious. Ithink the next step for these, espe-cially the U17s, is full contact,”beamed Solomon at the end of thetourney. “Aggression, technique,energy all in one and it was good
rugby so I guess next year, we’ll have to carry it toanother level. It was very interesting, very competi-tive especially among the four U17 teams.”
With youth being the fountain for any sport devel-opment, the U15 and U17 players Solomon explainedare being scouted and used to develop an academyand an U19 team going forward. “Last year, we field-ed an U19 team in Trinidad for the first time in region-al competition. Again this summer, we have an U19team going to play in Miami,” he pointed out.“Between the U15 and U19s, I’ve been doing sometalent spotting to build our U19 team. I’m trying to getthem young, so that they have at least two or threeseasons in the U19 division.”
St. Georges’ Joseph Wells, right and Cedar’s Edwardo Vargas
Rugby Taking Root In Schools
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him off for not saying something sooner so that you
could have exchanged it. The fact that it is there
means that at least he didn’t give it away or throw it
out, which is a plus. Whatever his answer, hopefully
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learn more about each other’s likes and dislikes so
that gift-buying could be easier in the future. Also
always remember that the best gifts cannot be
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Ignored My Gift
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I went to my boyfriend’s house last week and
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I can understand how that could feel like a per-
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