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A handy calendar of events, aptly entitled "Bequia This Week", is published in print and on-line for this small Caribbean island every Friday, giving information about what's on where and when.
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BEQUIATHIS WEEK
NO. 457 Apr 23rd - Apr 29th
2010
Dive Bequia - Discover SCUBA free today @ 1.30pm, next to Gingerbread, for res. call Cathy 458 3504/495 9929Gingerbread Café - Idyllic waterfront setting, homemade cakes, specialty teas, coffee & more, 7.15 – 7pm VHF 68/458 3800Gourmet Food, Ocar - Delicious filled baguettes, fries, spring rolls & more to takeaway, pre-orders welcome, see ad page 6!Jack's Bar & Restaurant - Sail without touching the water with the best lunches & cocktails VHF 68/457 3762Bamboo Chute Resort - Beer & Chicken Sundown Lime! VHF 68/457 3175Coco’s Place, Ocar - “The best West Indian food”, daily for lunch & dinner, Elvis live on pan VHF 68/458 3463Devil’s Table, Bequia Marina - Enjoy Dinner from 7pm with great music from 9.30pm 458 3900/3222L’Auberge, Hamilton - Live Lobster Pool! Delicious 3-course prix fixe menu EC$80, also open for lunch VHF 68/457 3555
Dive Adventures – Discover Scuba Diving today - Free Experiences Daily! Next to Mac’s Pizza VHF 68/458 3826Exhibition of Paintings by Louloune - Claude Victorine's Studio, Lower Bay, from 10am, also Weds 458 3150Bagatelle at Bequia Beach - Weekend Lunch Special only EC$25, live string band, Happy Hour from 5pm, see ad p. 3 VHF 68/458 1600Sailors Café, Ocar – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner with the “Singing Chef” entertaining nightly! VHF 68/593 0517Moskito Bar & Grill – Open Daily for lunch and drinks, beautiful beachfront setting! VHF 68/458 3222Tantie Pearl’s – Delicious 3-course Curry Dinner Special, EC$60, great sunset harbour view, reserv. please VHF 68/457 3160Devil’s Table, Bequia Marina – Dinner with pirate class right on the harbor’s waterfront! Open from 3pm 458 3900/ 3222Gingerbread Restaurant – Cool Jazz ‘n’ Blues Night! Solo pianist Courtney Williams, live from 7pm VHF 68/458 3800Captain Mac's Rest't & Bar – Open daily from 7.30am, free Wifi - Karaoke + Country & Western Night! VHF 68/458 3133Coco’s Place, Ocar - Bequia‘s newest star Amanda Gooding solo with acoustic guitar from 8pm until... VHF 68/458 3463De Bistro – Live Reggae Music featuring TRN, Drink Specials all Nite, 9pm until 457 3482Keegan’s, Lower Bay – Karaoke - Mingle on the beach, BBQ & cold drinks, from 7pm until… VHF 68/458 3530
Moskito Bar & Grill – Open for lunch or romantic dinner, right on the beach! VHF 68/458 3222Bagatelle at Bequia Beach - Weekend Lunch Special only EC$25, live string band, Happy Hour from 5pm, see ad p. 3 VHF 68/458 1600Jack's Bar & Restaurant - Delicious Al Fresco Menu with great cocktails! Open from 11am! VHF 68/457 3762De Reef, Lower Bay - The place to be on Sunday, great sandwiches & lunches VHF 68/458 3958Coco’s Place, Ocar - Don’t miss our last West Indian Buffet Lunch of the season! Only EC$45 VHF 68/458 3463Bamboo Chute Resort - Sailors Sunday. Rum Punch Special EC$8, any Rum Mix EC$10, except top shelf rum VHF 68/457 3175L’Auberge, Hamilton - Live Lobster Pool! Delicious 3-course prix fixe menu EC$80, also open for lunch VHF 68/457 3555Gingerbread Restaurant - Dinner music by “J Gool & de Real Ting” Bequia folk songs, calypso & more VHF 68/458 3800Devil’s Table, Bequia Marina - Family Night! A Great menu all Pirate families can enjoy! 458 3900/3222
Daily Calendar of events continued on page 2
Views+breeze+beach+priVacy +protectiVe coVenants
Ocean Ridge Estates at Crescent Beach Acre+ Lots from $440KFriendship Groves at Friendship Bay HALf Acre+ Lots from $180K
svG 784-458-3544usa [email protected]
REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE
+1 (784) 457 3888+1 (784) 457 3739+1 (784) 529 8046+1 (784) 455 0969
BEQUIA THIS WEEK…continued from front page
Eating Out
Friendship Rose Classic Schooner - Tobago Cays, reef snorkeling, exploring, US$125 all inc. 457 3888 /495 0886/9Blue Tropic @ Bequia Beach Hotel - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner served daily on our terrace VHF 68/458 1600L’Auberge, Hamilton - Live Lobster Pool! Delicious 3-course prix fixe menu EC$80, also open for lunch VHF 68/457 3555Whaleboner Bar & Restaurant, Belmont Walkway - Dinner & BBQ from 7pm, “Twilight” live! VHF 68/458 3233Mac’s Pizzeria - Scrabble Night, starts at 4.00pm. Happy Hour 4-5pm, own boards welcome, teams pl. call in advance! 458 3474Devil’s Table, Bequia Marina - After Sail drinks and dinners for Pirates and Admirals! 458 3900/3222
Jack's Bar & Restaurant - Tuesday Night BBQ! Three Courses, EC$80 p.p. VHF 68/457 3762Coco’s Place, Ocar - Open daily for lunch & dinner, fresh fish, “Cool Strummings” live, great view VHF 68/458 3463Bamboo Chute Resort - Board Game Evening - Scrabble, Dominoes & Cards VHF 68/457 3175L’Auberge, Hamilton - Live Lobster Pool! Delicious 3-course prix fixe menu EC$80, also open for lunch VHF 68/457 3555
Friendship Rose Classic Schooner - Visit Mustique, famous bars, lunch on board, US$125 all inc. 457 3888/495 0886/9Tantie Pearl’s – Grilled Fish Special! 2-course dinner EC$60 or choose from regular menu, res. please VHF 68/457 3160Devil’s Table, Bequia Marina - Dinner with pirate class right on the harbor’s waterfront! Open from 3pm 458 3900/3222Sugar Hill, Mount Pleasant – Lobster Special Night with String Music, great location, res. please VHF 68/458 3773Bamboo Chute Resort - Karaoke night! Special on Johnnie Walker Red EC$10 VHF 68/457 3175Moskito Bar & Grill – With famous ‘swinging chairs’. Open for lunch, dinner and drinks! VHF 68/458 3222Blue Tropic @ Bequia Beach Hotel - Gourmet Dining under the stars on our garden terrace VHF 68/458 1600Dawn's Creole, Industry - Dawns monthly Full Moon Dinner Buffet with Fish, Chicken, Pork by reservation 458 3400
Friendship Rose Classic Schooner - Tobago Cays, reef snorkeling, exploring, US$125 all inc. 457 3888 /495 0886/9Maranne’s Ice Cream, Gingerbread Cafe - Sundaes, sorbets and yoghurt too! Open daily 10am–5.30pm 458 3041Jack's Bar & Restaurant - Open for lunch and drinks from 11am VHF 68/457 3762Moskito Bar & Grill – Perfect setting, right on the beach for lunches or dinner VHF 68/458 3222Devil’s Table, Bequia Marina - Try anything from our best Tenderloin to the Catch of the Day! 458 3900/3222Frangipani - World-famous Barbecue & Jump-up with the Elite Steel Band - res. essential! VHF 68/458 3255
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Bar & Restaurant with a Difference!Open Daily for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Good selection of scrumptious dishes to meet every pocket and taste!Reggae Nite Saturday with the TRN Band from Jamaica, 9pm until…
Drinks Specials all Nite Admission Free!Happy Hour every Friday 5-6 pm - 2 for 1 drinks & Rum Punch Specials!
Port Elizabeth, Bequia Tel: 457 3482
Captain Mack’s Bar & Galley Opposite Vegetable Market & Dinghy Dock
Open daily from 7.30am for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
SaturDay Night: Karaoke and Country & Western Night!Port Elizabeth FrEE WiFi VhF 68/458 3133
TanTie Pearl’s resTauranTDelicious Local Cooking • Cool Breezy Location Breathtaking Harbour views
Ask about free taxi for party of 4 or more!
Saturdays - Pearl's Curry Night:3 courses only EC$60
Open daily • VHF 68 • Cemetery Hill • 457 3160
DE REEf Bar and Restaurant on the Beach Delicious lunches Delightful dinners
LOWER BAY OPEN DAILY TEL: 458 3958VHF CH 68
L’Auberge des grenAdinesin HAMILTON • Open daily for Lunch & Dinner
Waterfront Restaurant & BarGourmet French Cuisine • Excellent wines
3-Course prix fixe Menu only EC$80or choose à la carte!
Live Lobster Pool! Spectacular view of
Admiralty Bay & West Cay!
Closed on SaturdaysTel: 457 3555 • VHF 68 • [email protected] • Free WIFI
[email protected] www.bequiabeach.com Tel: 458 1600
Saturday & Sunday Weekend Special!chicken or Fish lunch only ec$25
with live string band music!Beach Bar Happy Hour from 5pm –
Specials on Guinness, Heineken and rum punch!
bagatelleBeach Bar & Restaurant
eating out
BEQUIA MARITIME MUSEUMOcar, 3 min. from Sargeant’s Model Boat ShopBoatbuilding, Model Boats,
History and more…Open Mon-Sat from10am, Sundays by appointment
US$5 contribution requestedFor more info call 457 3685 / 495 8559
Friday: Chicken @ beer after work lime 4pm untilSunday: Sailor's Sunday • Special on Rum Punch EC$8
Tues: Board Game Evening - Scrabble, Dominoes & CardsWed: Karaoke Nite - Johnnie Walker Red EC$10 – 8pm until…
Bamboo Chute Belmont
VHF Ch 68 Tel: (784) 457 3175
“Ten songs from Bequia” By J. gool
featuring music by Jackie BaptisteCDs now on sale at Maranne’s Ice Cream at Gingerbreadand Bequia Tourism Office - only EC$45 or 2 for EC$80
great gift or Bequia souvenir!
activities / services continued page 4
Dive Bequia (26 years of diving Bequia)• PADI Nitrox courses and diving also available• Snorkeling equipment for sale and hire. Expert advice on fitting• Three dive trips daily, beach/yacht pick upTelephone Cathy on 458 3504 / 495 9929 or visit us next to Gingerbread
www.bequiadive.com [email protected]
∑ Dive trips at 9:00, 11:30 anD 2:30 Mon – sat∑ sunday and night Dives by appointment∑ paDi Discover scuba to assistant instructor∑ sales & service of most brands of scuba gear
PADI
personalized service means a great value… Unequaled experience!next to Mac’s pizzeria 458-3826 vHF 68
BeQUia Dive aDventUres • paDi
BLUE STAR YACHT CHARTERSEnjoy the luxury of your very own private skippered yacht
Affordable tailor-made day & overnight charters around the Grenadines
50ft Beneteau Yacht based in Bequia
www.sailbluestar.com [email protected] Tel: (784) 455 6976
Mustique, Tobago Cays, St Vincent, Mayreau, Canouan and beyond
Day Trips to Mustique & Neighbouring Islands with experienced Local Skipper 35ft Cabin Cruiser US$80 per person Trips to St. Vincent by arrangement Call: 458 3086 / 495 2617 "A fabulous day out!"
BALANCE TOURSTENNIS COACHINGQualified coach Fabio ‘Bouti’ Gasparotto
Astroturf Court Lower Bay - correct footwear essential! Racquets and balls available
Call 431 5820 to arrange sessions
SVG NATIONAL TRUST Exhibition of Pre-historic
Amerindian Artifacts - - from St. Vincent & the GrenadinesThe Old Public Library, Heritage Square, KingstownMon to Thurs 10am-5pm adm. EC$5 Tel 451 2921
mac’s pizzeria Situated between Frangipani and Plantation House
Scrabble Night Every Monday 4.00pmHappy Hour 4-5pm. Boards provided, but own boards welcome!
Open daily 3pm - 10pm Reservations VHF ch 68, tel: 458-3474
MARANNE’S HOMEMADE ICE CREAM
Delicious Gourmet Ice Cream &
Fruit Sorbets, Frozen Yogurt, Fresh Natural YogurtSundaes and Splits, Qts and half gal Tubs to take awayAll Natural Ingredients
downstairs at GinGerbread cafe tel: 593 7264
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BequIA hArBour
The Wheres & WhaTs B
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ront Street
Tourism Association Office
Post Office, Customs& Immigration
Main Ferry DockHospital
Dinghy Dock
New Dinghy Dock
Day Charters /Cruise Ship Tenders
Bank
Market Square
Market Dock
Gas Station
Pharmacy
St. Mary’s Anglican Church (1829)
Admiralty Bay
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Yacht Garbage Containers
Public Toilets
Almond Tree
Clive Tannis Playing Field Basketball Football
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Port Elizabeth
Model Boat Shop
Fuel Dock/Bequia Marina
Bequia TourismAssociation
www.bequiatourism.comPhone: (784) 458 3286
'Bequia this Week' online: www.begos.com/thisweek.pdf
www.friendshiprose.com [email protected]: (784) 457 3888
T.R.N. BAND Out of JamaicaTalent Replacing Negativity
Friday Reggae @ Devils Table 9.30pm until…
Saturday Reggae Nite @ De BistroFor information about booking TRN Band call Warren 432 8668
Kingstown, (St. Vincent) Ltd, Bay Street,Phone: (784) 456-2217 • Fax: (784) 457-2996
e-mail: [email protected]
• PRINTING• PHOTOCOPYING• GRAPHIC DESIGN• STATIONERY
• RUBBER STAMPS• COLOUR COPY SERVICE• DIGITAL FULL COLOUR PRINTING• FLYERS
BEQUIA SAILING CLUB REGAttA 2010 t-SHIRtS EtC
Now reduced to only EC$30!!For sale at the Bequia tourism Office &
at Local Color Boutique
On
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From a top London hair salonNow located in Port Elizabeth behind Porthole / Vet ‘s Office. Closed Sundays & Mondays Appts advised – or just drop by!
[email protected] appointment
call 455 5820
HEaltH / fitnEss / BEauty
Dr. Gregory ThomasChiropractor
in Bequia: Mondays & Thursdays, 3pm – 6pm Office upstairs Bequia Venture, phone 458-3937
in Kingstown, St. Vincent, 97 Granby Street: Tuesdays & Fridays 8am – 2pm
for appointments phone 485-6449
Nature ZoneLower Bay, Bequia
Organically Grown Herbs & Vegetables Roquette/Arugula, Asian & Mustard Greens Mixed Salads, String Beans & much more…
Harvest Fresh Daily! Ask for JacquelineOpen Mon to Sat 9am - 5pm Tel: 458 3793
To advertise in this publication, contact us by Tuesday of each week!
Tel: (784) 457 3649 [email protected]
graphics INC
rEal EstatE / Villa rEntals
yaCht garBagE DiSPOSaLAshore, there is only one place to dispose of yacht garbage – the skips located off the Fish Market Jetty
next to the Vegetable Market. These are reserved exclusively for yachties’ use. Alternatively, yacht garbage may be delivered “at sea” to Daffodil Marine or other reliable water taxis;
charge usually $3.00 to $5.00 per bag. Dumping in unauthorized places is a prosecutable offence.
help keep Bequia Clean and green!
GENERAL INFORMATIONTaxis/Water Taxis call VHF on Channel 68
Dollar Vans depart regularly from Port Elizabeth
Bequia Hospital 458 3294
Bequia Police Station 458 3350 VHF 16 “ZedQS Bequia”
Post Office Mon - Fri: 9.00am-12noon, 1pm-3.00pm Saturday closed
Customs & Immigration: Mon - Fri: 8.30am - 4pm (closed 12-1pm), Sat: 8.30am - 12 noon, 3pm - 6pm, Sun: 9am - 12 noon; 3pm - 6pmAn overtime fee may be charged - Clearing in and out outside office hours and on Public Holidays is normally possible by arrangement.
BequiatOuriSM aSSOCiatiONwww.bequiatourism.com
Visit our Tourism Office!Stamps & postcards, phone cards,
advice on tours, daytrips, accommodationOpen daily - located opposite Customs/Revenue building
Tel: 458 3286 Fax: 458 3964
Landscaping • Irrigation Design & Installation Garden Consultancy & MaintenancePlant Sales • Disease & Pest Control
Over 8 years of experience on Mustique Now operating on Bequia for 2 ½ years EARL TASH, MANAGING DIRECTOR Tel: 784 494 3971 email: [email protected]
St. Vincent, P.O. Box 2882 Hopewell Main Road
Tel: 784 451 3971 Fax: 784 451 3083 [email protected]
ServiceS / Shopping
Doris Fresh FooDNow located in Back street! (formerly Le Petit Jardin)
Imported meats, cheeses, fresh fruit and vegetables.Fine wines and spirits!
open Mon - sat 8am - 5pm sundays 8am – 11.30am
Tel: 458 3625 [email protected]
We install:• Intruder Alarms• Fire Detection• CCTV• Access Control• Security Lighting
Enhancing tEchnology * ProtEcting PEoPlE
Call Andy Jagger Cell: 430 1340 Landline: 458 3732Email: [email protected]
DEtEction SyStEmS Tailored to meet your needs
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NOW OPEN IN BEQUIA!Downstairs Coco’s Place, Ocar
Check out our Take-away/eat-inSandwich Selection!
Subway baguette Sandwiches, French fries, Spring rolls ... Enjoy delicious juices,
wine by the glass & our ice cold beers.Wide selection of cheeses, cold meats, frozen
meats, seafood and vegetables.
To pre-order call: 458 3485 or VHF 68Open Mon - Fri 8.30 - 5pm • Sat 8.30 - 2.00pm
Late night opening in the season!
Opposite Knights TradingMovie-DVD's • Sunglasses • Straw Hats • T-shirts • Caps • Wraps
• Sun Block Lotion • Cologne & Perfume Sets • Cigars Island Souvenirs • Complementary Island DVD's & Island Maps
SpecialS on Beer - 3 for ec$10 • 4 for ec$15opening Hours: 9.30am to 5.00pm Tel: 532 1243
MoVIe CITy
Bequia Technology cenTer auThorized digicel dealer
FULL SERVICE COMMUNICATIONS & TECHNOLOGY CENTERa Authorized Digicel Agent a International phone Call Center
a Internet Café, Wireless Hot Spot & Yacht Servicea Digital Photo Center a Business Center: send/receive Fax, etc.a Point of Sale Systems: Restaurants/ Retail a Computer Repairs
a Business cards, flyers, etcOpen 8am to 9pm 7 days a week
air conditioned - located on Front Street - next to Bagos Pizza hutTel: 458 3045 • Fax: 1-320-388-8094 • [email protected] • www.bequiatech.com
Bequia Technology cenTer auThorized digicel dealer
FULL SERVICE COMMUNICATIONS & TECHNOLOGY CENTERa Authorized Digicel Agent a International Phone Call Center
a Internet Café, Wireless Hot Spot & Yacht Servicea Digital Photo Center a Business Center: send/receive Fax, etc.a Point of Sale Systems: Restaurants/ Retail a Computer Repairs
a Business cards, flyers, etcOpen 8am to 9pm 7 days a week
air conditioned - located on Front Street - next to Bagos Pizza hutTel: 458 3045 • Fax: 1-320-388-8094 • [email protected] • www.bequiatech.com
Daily Flights Bequia - Barbados Barbados - BequiaWant to fly to Mustique or St. Vincent from Bequia?
Tel: (784) 457 5124 Call us for details!
Daily Scheduled Flights
to and from Barbados!
www.svgair.co
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for beautiful Caribbean Gifts
noah’s arkade located atFrangipani Hotel Bequia
Mon - Sat: 9am-5pmSunday: 9am-1pm
Tel: (784) 458 3424
SENTry West Indian Insurances Limited
Auto – Third Party & ComprehensiveProperty • BusinessFor all your General Insurance needs
Port Elizabeth Bequia Tel: 784-458-3030
We would like to wish you a Happy Easter Please enjoy and Be Safe!
CARIBBEAN ALLIANCE INSURANCE CO. LTDRated A - (Excellent) by A. M. Best Company
In St. Vincent: HAYDOCK INSURANCES LTD.
Granby Street, Kingstown • (784) 457 2903 [email protected]
In Bequia: GRENADINE ISLAND VILLAS
(784) 457 3888 Harbour Office 8 to 8 • (784) 457 3739 Belmont [email protected]
Property and Motor INSURANCE you can count on! www.caribbeanalliance.com
