bequia this week
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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.TRANSCRIPT
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BEQUIATHIS WEEK
NO. 441 Jan 1st - Jan 7th
2010
Produced and published by Outhouse Graphics Inc © 2010 For advertising space and rate details contact [email protected] or call: 457 3649 Printed by Quik-Print (St. Vincent) Ltd
Friendship Rose Classic Schooner - Visit Mustique, famous bars, lunch on board, US$125 all inc. VHF16/495 0886/9Maria’s French Terrace – All day/every day from 9am, Free WIFI, HH 5.30 - 7.30, 2 for 1 drinks, Live music “Flashy” 6.30pm VHF 68/458 3337Gingerbread Café - Idyllic waterfront setting, homemade cakes, specialty teas, coffee & more, 7am – 7pm VHF 68/458 3800Jack's Bar & Restaurant, Pr. Marg. Beach - Open for Lunch and drinks from 11am till close VHF 68/457 3762Dawn's Creole, Industry - Spend New Year's Day by the beach! Open for Lunch & Dinner by res. 458 3400Bagatelle at Bequia Beach Hotel - Enjoy lunch & afternoon drinks at our beach restaurant VHF 68/458 1600Tommy Cantina, Belmont Walkway – 3-course Traditional Turkey Dinner or Regular Menu, Reservations VHF 68/457 3779Coco’s Place, Ocar - “The best West Indian food”, daily for lunch & dinner, Elvis live on pan VHF 68/458 3463L’Auberge, Hamilton - Music Night, Live Blues from 8.30pm til… Prix fixe menu EC$80, live Lobster! VHF 68/457 3555
Exhibition of Paintings by Louloune - Claude Victorine's Studio, Lower Bay, from 10am, also Weds 458 3150Moskito Bar & Grill – Perfect setting for lunch or a drink at the bar VHF 68/458 3222Mac’s Pizzeria - Enjoy a Pizza on the waterfront - Live Steel Pan Music from 6.30 - 9.30pm, reservation suggested 458 3474Devil’s Table, Bequia Marina - Dinner and Reggae Party with live music by “Twilight” from 9.30pm 458 3900/3222Tantie Pearl’s – Delicious 2-course Curry Dinner Special, EC$60, great sunset harbour view, reserv. please VHF 68/457 3160Bagatelle at Bequia Beach Hotel - Experience a romantic moonlit Dinner on the beachfront VHF 68/458 1600
Friendship Rose Classic Schooner - Tobago Cays, reef snorkeling, exploring, US$125 all inc. VHF16/495 0886/9Jack's Bar & Restaurant - Beach Splash with live music by “Kool Vibes”, lunch and drinks VHF 68/457 3762Bagatelle at Bequia Beach Hotel - Lazy Sunday Lunch - Lime on our beachfront terrace and hammocks VHF 68/458 1600Coco’s Place, Ocar - West Indian Buffet Lunch: Curry, fish & more - only EC$45, open daily VHF 68/458 3463Maria’s French Terrace – All day/every day from 9am, Free WIFI, HH 5.30 - 7.30, 2 for 1 drinks, Live music “Flashy” 6.30pm VHF 68/458 3337Dawn's Creole, Industry - Open daily for Lunch Specials, Snacks, Sunday Get Together! 458 3400Firefly, Spring - Special Sunday Lunch Roast or Curry - or light selection - relaxing and welcoming! 458 3414De Reef, Lower Bay – The place to be on Sunday, great sandwiches & lunches VHF 68/458 3958Frangipani Hotel - Waterfront Bar, solo pan artist Elvis Seales from 5pm, dinner from 6.30pm VHF 68/458 3255L’Auberge, Hamilton - Music Night, Live Blues from 8.30pm til… Prix fixe menu EC$80, live Lobster! 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 Dinner Special, three courses, EC$58 458 3900/3222
Maranne’s Ice Cream, Gingerbread Cafe - Sundaes, sorbets and yoghurt too! Open daily 10am–5.30pm 458 3041Moskito Bar & Grill – Bar with the ‘swinging chairs’, open for lunch and dinner VHF 68/458 3222L’Auberge, Hamilton - Live Blues piano & sax from 8.30pm til… Prix fixe menu EC$80, live Lobster! VHF 68/457 3555Whaleboner Bar & Restaurant, Belmont Walkway - Dinner & BBQ from 7pm, “Twilight” live! VHF 68/458 3233
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BEQUIA THIS WEEK…continued from front page
Eating Out …cOntinuEd On pagE 3
Dive Bequia - Discover SCUBA free today @ 1.30pm, next to Gingerbread, for res. call Cathy 458 3504/495 9929Bagatelle at Bequia Beach Hotel - Try our signature cocktails at our Beach Bar - open 10am till VHF 68/458 1600Jack's Bar & Restaurant - Sizzlin’ Beach BBQ Dinner with live music by “Kool Vibes” VHF 68/457 3762Firefly, Spring - Open daily for B'fast, Lunch, Dinner & refreshments all day. Peaceful, lush surroundings 458 3414Sailors Café, Ocar – Quiz Night! 7pm for 7.30pm start, EC$5. Early food orders welcome! VHF 68/593 0517
Friendship Rose Classic Schooner - Visit Mustique, famous bars, lunch on board, US$125 all inc. VHF16/495 0886/9Maria’s French Terrace – Open all day/every day from 9.00am, Free WIFI, H H 5.30 - 7.30 2 for 1 drinks, CD Jazz Music VHF 68/458 3337Tantie 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 - Early Bird Special, Burger and Beer EC$25 from 4 to 6.30 458 3900/3222Bamboo Chute Resort - Karaoke night, 8 pm until, Happy Hour 8-9 pm, everyone welcome! VHF 68/457 3175
Friendship Rose Classic Schooner - Next trip to Tobago Cays Sunday 10th January! VHF16/495 0886/9Jack's Bar & Restaurant - Open for lunch and drinks from 11am until close VHF 68/457 3762Devil’s Table - Food for Pirates and Admirals, dinner from 6pm 458 3900/3222L’Auberge, Hamilton - Music Night, Live Blues from 8.30pm til… Prix fixe menu EC$80, live Lobster! VHF 68/457 3555Frangipani - World-famous Barbecue & Jump-up with the Elite Steel Band - res. essential! VHF 68/458 3255
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Firefly Plantation HotelSunday Lunch Special Enjoy a delicious Sunday Roast,
home-cooked Curry or light lunch selection
Open daily from 8.30am for Breakfast, lunch & Dinner Or drop by for a cool drink , tea or freshly brewed coffee
Booking advised www.fireflybequia.com Tel: 458 3414Plantation Tours on Request
[email protected] www.bequiabeach.com Tel: 458 1600
Beach Bar open from 10am Enjoy Lunch & Dinner on our
Beachfront Terrace
Bagatelle Restaurant
L’Auberge des grenAdinesin HAMILTON • Open daily for Lunch & Dinner
Gourmet French Cuisine • Excellent wines3-Course prix fixe Menu only EC$80
or choose à la carte! Live Lobster Pool!
Sensational Live Blues/Jazz – Stan & Cora Piano & SaxThur, Fri, Sun & Mon - 8.30pm til…
Music Night Happy Hour from 10pm:Select mixers only EC$5!
Tel: 457 3555 • VHF 68 • [email protected] • Free WIFI
Open All Day, Every Day from 9am for B'fast, Lunch, Dinner - Free WIFIFri 1st - Happy Hour 5:30 - 7:30, 2 for 1 drinks, Live music "Flashy" from 6:30Sun 3rd - Happy Hour 5:30 - 7:30, 2 for 1 drinks, Live music "Flashy" from 6:30
Wed 6th - Happy Hour 5:30 - 7:30 2 for 1 drinks, CD Jazz Music
www.marias-french-terrace.com email: [email protected]
mac’s pizzeria Situated between Frangipani and Plantation House
Saturdays: Live Steel Pan from 6.30pm – 9.30pm
Open daily 11am - 10pm Reservations VHF ch 68, tel: 458-3474
Dawn’s Creole Industry Crescent Beach
Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks 9am to 5.30pm Dinner by reservation.> Enjoy our fabulous food and a day on the beach & the Sunday Get Together! Tel: 458 3400
Activities / services
eAting out
Dive Bequia (23 years of diving Bequia)• Try the world’s most popular intro to SCUBA• 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]
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 TOURS SAIL WITH BLUE STAR YACHT CHARTERSEnjoy the luxury of your very own private skippered yacht
We specialise in tailor-made day and overnight charters around the beautiful islands of the Caribbean aboard our fantastic 50ft Beneteau, Polair Star - Based in Bequia
Daily rates from $100.00 US per personMustique, Tobago Cays, The Grenadines, Antigua, St Lucia and beyond!
www.sailbluestar.com [email protected] Tel: (784) 455 6976
www.friendshiprose.com [email protected]
DISCOVER BEQUIA!Freelance guided Hiking & Scenic ToursA must to explore the real Bequia - customised to suit your needsFrench German and English spokenBrent “Bushman”: 495 2524 Martine & Francois: 457 3898Sabine: 593 9241 [email protected]
Bar and Restaurant with a Difference!Open Daily for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Good selection of scrumptious dishes to meet every pocket and taste!Happy Hour every Friday 5-6 pm -
2 for 1 drinks & Rum Punch Specials!Port Elizabeth, Bequia Tel: 457 3482
DE REEf Bar and Restaurant on the Beach Delicious lunches Delightful dinners
LOWER BAY OPEN DAILY TEL: 458 3958VHF CH 68
TENNIS COACHINGQualified coach Fabio ‘Bouti’ Gasparotto
Astroturf Court Lower Bay - correct footwear essential! Racquets and balls available
Call 497 7779 to arrange sessions
Now open, Bequia's newest art venue
the OASIS ART GALLERYfeaturing new works by painter L.D. LUCYmodel boats that sail by K. PROP KING
- greeting cards - island souvenirs -on the side street between the gas station and vegetable market;
weekdays 10 till 4 Phone days 497-7670, eves & weekends 457- 3896(the BoatHouse Studio in Friendship is closed at this time)
DAY CHARTERS Mustique, St. Vincent,
Canouan, Tobago Cays & moreSuper-fast, luxury twin-hulled speedboatCall Frangipani 458 3255 for details and bookings
HANDY ANDY RENTALS (JEEP, SCOOTER AND BICYCLE)
Port Elizabeth (waterfront) Downstairs Maria's French Terrace
Tel: 784 458-3116 / 784 533-0677Email: [email protected]
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Tel: (784) 457 3649 [email protected]
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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
every body needs a massageSpe cializing in couples massage
Marc Erdrich/Ruth Boergermassage therapists
At your hotel or villa
By appointment 784-457-5625784-430-5763
Manicures • Pedicures • Massage Body Wraps and much more
Prices start from US$15 - 10% discount with this ad Open daily 8-4pm or by appointment
Bamboo Chute SpaBelmont
VHF Ch 68 Tel: (784) 457 3175
HAPPY FEET - HEALTHY BODYREFLExOLOgY
The Ancient Art of Foot MassageCanadian Certified
The holistic art which stimulates, heals and relaxes naturally
Stressed Out?For an appointment call Val at 458 3883
Beauty Treatments available: Massage, Body Treatments, Facials, Waxing, Manis, Pedis, Indian Head Massage, Thermal Auricular Therapy, Ear Piercing, Makeup Application Call: (784) 431 2566 or (784) 495 9775 • Bequia & St. Vincent, West Indies
Eileen Gibson IIHHT, IHBC, FHT UK Trained British Beauty Therapist
VIlla VISITSHoTel VISITS
Reconnective HealingSchedule your appointment with a trained practitioner
Cristina FabregasReconnective Healing Practitioner, Level 3
(784) 527 1640 [email protected] additional information
please visit www.TheReconnection.com
ShOpping / SErvicES …cOntinuEd On pagE 6
for beautIful CarIbbean GIfts
noah’s arkaDe located atFrangipani Hotel BequiaMon - Fri: 9am - 1pm, 3 - 5pm
Saturday: 9am - 1pm Tel: (784) 458 3424
The Garden BoutiqueNew Collection of colourful
Caribbean Designer WearBeach Wear Jewellery
We Make Hand Painted BatikOpen Mon to Sat 8.30am - 6pm
Tel: 458 3892 Opp. St. Mary’s Church
Beautiful, handcrafted furniture and decorative pottery
Huge selection also includes hammocks and basketsUpstairs behind St. Mary’s Church (enter by Island Things Boutique)
Mon – Fri 9.30 am till 1pm or by appointment458 3518 or 430 5021
Exquisite hand-crafted
Red TaRa JewelleRyContemporary and elegant design, Swarovski crystals,
silver, pearls, semi-precious stonesGreat gifts - beautiful accessories
for Xmas and New YearREd TaRa jewellery is sold in Boutiques in Canada, US & Barbados
Call for an appointment: 454-0939
Old FOrt EstatEs “Building your…
…Caribbean Dream”Originally from Europe, we have lived in The Grenadines
for over 30 years. We know the islands and would be happy to assist in the search & choice of a perfect property for you…
Phone: (784) 458 3440 [email protected]
Bequia Mount Gay Music Fest 2010 January 28th - 31st
Info: www.begos.com/bequiamusicfest Phone: (784) 458 3286 [email protected]
Thurs 28, 9pm: Elite Steel Orchestra @ Frangipani HotelFri 29, 8.30pm: Mustique Blues Festival in Bequia @ De ReefSat 30, 1pm: Jazz & Blues by the Beach @ Bequia Beach Hotel
Sat 30, 8.30pm: Caribbean Clash! TRN Band, Papa Winnie, NEXCYX, TobyArmstrong, Mount Gay Blues Band @ De ReefSun 31, 1pm: Afternoon Jam, Country Relatives, Mount Gay Rum Surprise Party, Clash of Bands @ De Reef
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
JULENE’S HOMEMADE CAKESHoliday and Special cakes made to order
Black Cake (traditional at Xmas!) EC$80Cheesecake EC$45Chocolate Cake (iced) EC$60 Creamy Banana Nut Bread EC$25 Call Julene at 432 4858 or leave your order at the Bequia Tourism office
INS & OUTS 2010Copies of the latest edition of the
Ins & Outs of St. Vincent & the Grenadines
are now available at the Bequia Tourism Office.
Be sure to pick one up – they’re free!
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
THe # 1 CHoiCe FoR TRAvel
The # 1choice for all your travel needs along with the best service.
our agents Rose and Natasha will attend to all your travel needs with efficiency and courtesy,
and make suggestions to assist you in planning your journey.We are Agents for SVG Air and Grenadine Airways!
Tel: BEquiA 458-3062 KiNGSTOWN 457-1841
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
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]
Hopewell Main Road P.O. Box 2882 St Vincent West IndiesTel: 784 451 3971 Fax: 784 451 3083
Email: [email protected]•Pruninganddebrisremoval•Propertymaintenance•Gardeningservices
In search of a gardener? Well look no further!We provide competent gardening services
and can maintain and enhance your property.
• design & construction of your dream garden • garden maintenance• irrigation systems - design and installation
CREATIVE LANDSCAPECall Andrew or Delphine for a free consultationCell: 533 1500 or 533 1600 • Landline: 458 [email protected] www.hadleygardens.com Based in Bequia
A Personal Guide To
Beautiful Bequia80 minutes DVD shot
over the last thirty years… only EC$40Sold at the Bequia Bookshop or contact John Cawsey at St. Mary’s Anglican Church (mornings) or call 455 7631
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
Wide selection of cheeses, cold meats, juices, olive oil, pasta, croissants, baguettes etc
Check out our delicious frozen meat, fish, shellfish & exotic vegetables
Daily sandwich selection and beer or wine by the glass.
Friendly helpful service - orders of all sizes welcome!
Open Mon - Fri 8.30 - 5pm Sat 8.30 - 12.30pmLate openings in the holiday period!
Tel: (784) 458 3485
BEQUIA SAILING CLUB BEQUIA EAStEr rEGAttA 2010
New Merchandise now on sale at the Bequia tourism Office
GrEAt SOUVENIrS!
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
SUNFISH FOR SALE!Pristine Condition - Barely Used Perfect for fun sailing, beginners, rentals
or just a day out on the seas! YEARS OF ENDLESS FUN IN THE SUN!
Only EC$1900 or near offerContact: 454 6629 or email [email protected]
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