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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
Daily Calendar of events continued on page 2
BEQUIATHIS WEEK
Papa's Bar, Ocar Reform – Open 10am, Friday Night Lime with “Cherry ‘n’ B” acoustic 5.30pm til… 457 3443Sailors Café, Ocar – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner with the “Singing Chef” entertaining nightly! VHF 68/593 0517The Fig Tree, Belmont Walkway - Creole Cuisine, opening 7am, B‘fast, luch, dinner 7.30pm 457 3008Coco’s Place, Ocar - The place to be on Fridays – laid back atmosphere, Elvis live on pan, res. pl VHF 68/458 3463Maria’s French Terrace – Open 8am for b'fast, lunch & dinner, Happy Hour 5.30pm - 7pm, Amanda Gooding from 7pm VHF 68/458 3337L’Auberge, Hamilton - Prix fixe menu only EC$80 or a la carte incl. live lobster - Stan & Cora live! VHF 68/457 3555
Sunshine School Second-Hand Book Sale – Under the Almond Tree, 9am – 12 noon - bargains galore!Papa’s Bar, Ocar Reform – Open from 10am until… Special Oxtail Soup, food all day & evening… 457 3443Bagatelle@Bequia Beach - Fabulous Lobster Dinner, 3 courses , live music world famous J´Gool & De Real Ting VHF 68/458 1600Coco’s Place, Ocar - Great location, delicious food, Amanda Gooding live from 7.30pm VHF 68/458 3463The Fig Tree, Belmont - The Harmonites String and Pan Orchestra live from 6.00 pm! 457 3008Keegan’s, Lower Bay – Karaoke - Mingle on the beach, BBQ & cold drinks, from 7pm until… VHF 68/458 3530 Tantie Pearl’s – 3-Course prix fixe dinner menu only EC$70, live String music, see ad p. 2 VHF 68/ 457 3160
Atelier/Gallery Claude Victorine, Lower Bay - Paintings by Louloune, art work on silk and more 458 3150Mangos Beach Bar, Lower Bay - Beach BBQ and party from 12.30pm, Reggae Band live 2pm til… see ad p. 3 458 3361Bagatelle@Bequia Beach Hotel - Lazy Sunday lunch by the beach. String band Cool Strummings VHF 68/458 1600Coco’s Place, Ocar - West Indian Buffet Lunch: Curry, fish & more - only EC$45, open daily VHF 68/458 3463De 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 - Live Lobster Pool, open for lunch & dinner - Stan & Cora live on keyboard & sax VHF 68/457 3555Gingerbread Restaurant – Dinner music by De Real Ting, Bequia folk songs, calypso and more… VHF 68/458 3800Papa’s Bar, Ocar Reform - Open 3pm. NFL games 4pm & 7.30pm, Burger & Beer Special EC$25, Beers EC$5 457 3443
Friendship Rose Classic Schooner - Tobago Cays, reef snorkeling, exploring, US$125 all inc. 457 3888 /495 0886/9Bagatelle@Bequia Beach - Special Caribbean Dinner right at the beach in beautiful Friendship with our Jamaican Chef VHF 68/458 1600L’Auberge des Grenadines, Hamilton - Live Lobster Pool, fine French dining - Stan & Cora live! VHF 68/457 3555Whaleboner Bar & Restaurant, Belmont Walkway - Dinner & BBQ from 7pm, “Twilight” live! VHF 68/458 3233Tantie Pearl’s – Open for Lunch and Dinner, 2-course Lobster Special daily only EC$75 VHF 68/457 3160
NO. 488 Jan 21st - Jan 27th
2011
Fri 21st
Sat 22nd
Sun 23rd
Mon 24th
L’Auberge des grenAdines in HAMILTON • Open for Lunch & Dinner
Gourmet French Cuisine • Excellent wines • Live Lobster Pool • Prix fixe or a la carte menu
“Stan & Cora” LIVE on Friday, Sunday, Monday & Wednesday Early pre-Music Fest Dinners on Fri 28 & Sat 29 Jan 6.00pm - Book now!
Spectacular view
of Admiralty Bay
& West Cay!
Tel: 457 3555 • VHF 68 • [email protected] • Free WIFI • Closed on Thursdays
[email protected] www.bequiabeach.com Tel: 458 1600
Bagatelle Restaurant Open Daily - Fabulous Beachside Restaurant & Beach Bar
Sat 29th: Bequia Mount Gay Music Fest Saturday - AFTERNOON JAZZ 'N' BLUES JAM! from 1.00pm until… right by the beach at the Bequia Beach Hotel (adm. free)
Specials on Mount Gay Rum * Hairoun only EC$5 * Enjoy a tasty lunch:Burritos with salad EC$30, Grilled Fish platter EC$35, Soup EC$15 & Hot Dogs EC$10
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Eating Out
BEQUIA THIS WEEK
Open Daily from 8am For Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerHappy Hour every Friday & Sunday 5.30pm - 7pm
Friday: Local Entertainer Amanda Gooding from 7pmWed: Multi Award Winning Legendary Blues & Jazz Pianist David Maxwell from 7pm
Friendship Rose Classic Schooner - Visit Mustique, famous bars, lunch on board, US$125 all inc. 457 3888/495 0886/9Dive Bequia - Free SCUBA lesson @ 1.30pm. Min. age 8. Small groups, great fun! Call Cathy 458 3504/495 9929Maranne’s Ice Cream, Gingerbread Cafe - Sundaes, sorbets and yoghurt too! Open daily 10am–5.30pm 458 3041
Friendship Rose Classic Schooner - Next trip to Tobago Cays, Friday 28th January 457 3888 /495 0886/9Keegan’s, Lower Bay - Special Buffet Dinner 7.30pm - only EC$60, Elvis on steel pan VHF 68/458 3530 Sugar Hill, Mount Pleasant – Lobster Special Night with String Music, great location, res please VHF 68/458 3773Bagatelle@Bequia Beach Hotel - Beach BBQ buffet on the beach, EC$85pp, Live reggae music ”Twilight“ 7pm VHF 68/458 1600L’Auberge, Hamilton - Open for lunch & dinner, prix fixe menu only EC$80 - Stan & Cora live! VHF 68/457 3555Maria’s French Terrace – Multi award winning legendary Blues & Jazz Pianist David Maxwell 7pm, see ad VHF 68/458 3337
Frangipani - World-famous Barbecue & Jump-up with the Elite Steel Band - res. essential! VHF 68/458 3255Bequia Mount Gay Music Fest 2011 at Frangipani Hotel - 13-piece Elite Steel Orchestra from 8.30pm
mac’s pizzeria Open 11:00am - 10:00pm Situated between Frangipani and Plantation House Open 7 days a week! Reservations VHF ch 68, tel: 458-3474
Tues 25th
Wed 26th
Thur 27th
THE FIG TREEBelmont Walkway – next to Mac’s Pizzeria
Open daily from 7am for Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerSaturday 22 January - Live at the Fig Tree:
Harmonites String & Pan Orchestra from 6:00pmGreat ambience - perfect sunset location!
Caribbean Creole Cuisine Tel: 457 3008
DE REEf Bar and Restaurant on the Beach Delicious lunches Delightful dinners
LOWER BAY OPEN DAILY TEL: 458 3958VHF CH 68
Bounty Restaurant Open daily for Breakfast & Lunch
Great Prices - Great Food!Need a place to drop your stuff while you shop?
We can help! Mon - Fri 7.30am to 4.30pm; Sat 7.30am - 1.30pm Located opposite Singer's, Kingstown, St. Vincent
Tel: (784) 456-1776 Wi Fi available!
Mangos Beach Bar & grillSunday 23rd:
Beach BBQ & party from 12.30pm Reggae Band live from 2pm until…
Early pre-Music Fest Dinners 27, 28, 29 January - Reserve soon! Tel: 458 3361
Right by the beach in loweR bay
TanTie Pearl’s resTauranTDelicious Local Cooking • Cool Breezy Location
Breathtaking Harbour viewsSats & Weds: 3-Course prix fixe menu EC$70
Sats: Live String Band musicFri/Mon/Wed 4.30pm - 6pm: Sunset Rum Punch
or Mount Gay & mix!Open daily • VHF 68 • Cemetery Hill • 457 3160
Bequia Music Fest 2011
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.
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
EXPLORE THE GRENADINES IN STYLEAboard 61ft S/Y SUDIKI
4-day Charter on a Luxury Yacht • Sail, Snorkel, Hike, Dive…
• All Meals & Ship’s Bar included • 2 Queen-Sized Cabins • from US$250 pp. pd.• Fully Licenced & Insured • Tel (784) 528 - 4440
[email protected] www.yachtsudiki.com
actiVities
FREE PIANO LESSONSAT O’CAR
NO CHARGE!Call John
for details 455 7631
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]
TENNIS COACHINGQualified coach Fabio ‘Bouti’ Gasparotto
Astroturf Court Lower Bay - correct footwear essential! Racquets and balls available
Call 431 5820 or 497 7779 to arrange sessions
BEQUIA SUNSHINE SCHOOL AUCTIONSUNDAY 13th FEBRUARY @ Gingerbread
We need your donations noW! items for the auction and Jumble sale
can be delivered to the sunshine school weekdays 9 - 4pm, or to Wallace & Co
Call anne for more details 457 3644
Bequia SuNSHiNe SCHOOL Tri-annual BOOk SaLe Saturday Jan 22nd 9am – 12 noon Under the Almond Tree, Port ElizabethDonated books can be left at the Sunshine School during normal school hours up to Friday January 21st
100% of the sale proceeds go to The Bequia Sunshine School!
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
www.friendshiprose.com [email protected]: (784) 457 3888
Publishing Ltd.
ADMIRALTY TRANSPORT
Basil’s Bar Mustique
Vibes Caribbean
Air Adelphi
8th
Bequia Tech Center
Cross Country radio
NEXCYX
doris’ Fresh Foodouthouse GraphicsKinGsville apartmentsjulie’s GuesthouseGinGerbread hotelmac’s pizzeriaKeeGan’s beach resortwaG service stationsandpiper bequiapapa winniemaria’s French terracel’auberGe des Grenadines
Toby Armstrong
Elite Steel
Orchestr
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Phone: (784) 458 3286 email: [email protected] www.bequiatourism.com/bequiamusicfest
Dana Gillespie
Look Hooz Left
ministry of tourism
tourism authority
Arturo T
appin
The Bequia Tourism Association presents:
Bequia Music Fest
27 - 30 January 2011
bequa express company
agents formount gay rum
Frangipani Hotel - Thursday, Jan 27th, from 8.30pm: (adm free)
steel pan celebration - 13-piece “elite” steel pan orchestra
De Reef, Lower Bay - Friday, Jan 28th, 8.30pm: the mustique blues Festival in bequia • dana Gillespie & the london blues band & Guest artistes
Bequia Beach Hotel, Friendship - Saturday, Jan 29th, 1.00pm: (adm free)
jazz ‘n’ blues jam by the beach: the blues band & “patches” KniGhts • stan & cora • wry worry • jim coleman • bob berlinGhoF • david maxwell
De Reef, Lower Bay - Saturday, Jan 29th, 8.30pm: • arturo tappin • nexcyx • toby armstronG & mount Gay blues band • the country relatives • amanda GoodinG • adrehnalin
De Reef, Lower Bay - Sunday, Jan 30th, 1.00pm: • de real tinG • denzil bacchus blues band • honKy tonics jan & louis • david maxwell • the bequia blues band • jam session • From barbados: looK hooz leFt + mount Gay Finale!
BEQUIA MoUnt GAy MUSIC FESt tICkEtS SInGlE tICkEt (FrIdAy or SAtUrdAy nIGht) - EC$60 pEr nIGht (EC$75 at the door)SpECIAl two-nIGht tICkEt - EC$99 SUndAy tICkEt - EC$20 (EC$25 at the door)
tickets available from: Bequia tourism office, lina’s delicatessen, Bequia Beach hotelFrangipani hotel, Bequia tech Center, de reef, Quik print St. Vincent, the Bounty St. Vincent
BEQUIA MoUnt GAy MUSIC FESt SoUVEnIr t-ShIrtSnow on sale at the tourism office - only EC$50!
Special Music Fest dinners at de reef!Fri & Sat night - Music Fest tickets required reserve early - tel 458 3958
Bequia Mount Gay Music FestThursday January 27th - Sunday January 30th 2011
Admiralty Transport Ferry Music Fest Special on Sunday, Jan 30On Sunday afternoon the last Admiral Ferry to St. Vincent will leave Bequia at 6pm!
Most Bequia restaurants will offer an early pre-concert dinner on Thurs, Fri and Sat - reserve early!
Fitness / HealtH
Dr. Gregory ThomasBequia: Mondays & Thursdays, 3pm – 6pm
Office upstairs Bequia Venture, phone 458-3937Kingstown, St. Vincent: Tuesdays & Fridays 8am - 2pm
Sprott Bros. Plaza, Bay Street, 2nd floorFor appointments phone 485-6449
real estate / Villa rentals / apartments
HAPPY FEET - HEALTHY BODYREFLExOLOgYThe Ancient Art of Foot Massage
Canadian CertifiedThe holistic art which stimulates, heals and relaxes naturally
Stressed Out?For an appointment at Village Apartments
Call Val at 458 3883
LAND FOR SALETwo adjacent lots totalling
34,024 sq ft in Friendship BayFabulous Views: Friendship Bay and Beach, Isle de Quatre
Contact Cathy: (784) 495 9929or email: [email protected]
+1 (784) 457 3888+1 (784) 457 3739+1 (784) 529 8046+1 (784) 455 0969
SATI YOGA CLASSES Vigorous - Mon & Fri 9:30 to 11:00am
Gentle Stretch - Wed 4:30 to 5:20pm Beginners, men and women welcome!
Plantation House DeckPHOnE PATrICIA - 454-0939
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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!
sErvicEs / shOpping …continued on next page
Large selection of Beautiful FurnitureWe also sell pottery, hammocks & baskets
Upstairs behind St. Mary’s Church (enter by Island Things Boutique)Mon – Fri 9.30 am till 1pm or by appointment
Phone: 458 3288 or 458 3518 Cell: 498 7137
The Garden BoutiqueNew Collection of colourful
Caribbean Designer WearBeach Wear • Jewellery
We Make Hand Painted Batikopen daily 8.30 - 6pm Tel: 458 3892
Opp. St. Mary’s Church
Daily Flights to:barbados and st. lucia
NeW: private Jet service to bequia!Want to fly to Mustique or st. vincent from bequia?
tel: (784) 457 5124 [email protected] call us for details!
Daily scheduled Flights
to and from barbados!
www.svgair.co
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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
“Ten songs from Bequia” By J. gool
featuring music by Jackie BaptisteCDs now on sale at Maranne’s Ice Cream at Gingerbread
and Bequia Tourism Office great gift or Bequia souvenir!
Enhancing tEchnology * ProtEcting PEoPlE
DEtEction SyStEmS Tailored to meet your needs
•Call Andy Jagger Cell: 430 1340 Landline: 458 3732Email: [email protected]
We install: • Intruder Alarms • Fire Detection • CCTV • Access Control • Security Lighting • Automatic Gates
beaUtiFUl beQUia - DVDA Personal Guide by John Cawsey
EC$40 from Bookshop or Tourism Office
oPeRa conceRt – DVDFilmed at St. Mary’s Church Bequia Jan 2010
only EC$30 Call John 455 7631
BeQuia sailinG CluB JusT in: 2011 reGaTTa T-sHirTs!
Only eC$50 - great gifts! also ladies strap Tops, ladies Tanks
Caps & Canvas Bags For sale at the Bequia Tourism Office
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
(Yacht provisioning and much more)Simply the Best Bread, Pastries and Sandwiches!
Open dailyBayshore Mall - next to Customs Tel 458 3181 VHF 68
LINA’S Bread & Delicatessen
ServiceS / Shopping
• 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
Landscaping • Irrigation Design & Installation Garden Consultancy & MaintenancePlant Sales • Disease & Pest Control
Over 8 years of experience on Mustique Now operating on Bequia for 3 ½ years
EARL TASH, MANAGING DIRECTORSt. Vincent, P.O. Box 2882 Hopewell Main Road
Tel: 784 570 2882 [email protected]
J's choco-licious cakesHoliday & Special Cakes made to order
Black Cake (traditional at Xmas!) EC$85 ...with icing EC$90Chocolate Cake (iced) EC$75Cheesecake EC$55 Tel: 1 784 498 9236 Email: [email protected]
TOP SOIL For Sale“The Best Quality in Bequia”
Located on the left hand side of the well in Spring
• Contact Oslyn BunyanTel: 457 3147 / 528 9891 or 497 3692
Noah’s arkadeA unique Treasure Trove of Enchanting Island Gifts
In the Harbour on Back Street - opp. Doris’ Fresh Food Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm • Saturday: 9am – 1pm
Tel: (784) 458 3424
NEW LOCATION!
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
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]
Downstairs Coco’s Place, OcarGreat selection of cold Meats,
Juices, Baguettes, Olive Oil , frozen Meats, Fish, Shellfish & Vegetables
Try our Baguette Sandwiches & fantastic smoothies! Delivery can be aranged!
Tel: 458 3485 or VHF 68Mon - Fri 8.30 - 5pm • Sat 8.30 - 2.00pm
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
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