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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
2013NO. 577 Jan 25th - Jan 30th
Bequia Mount Gay Music Fest - The famous Mustique Blues Festival in Bequia, De Reef from 8.30pm, see page 5Blue Tropic@Bequia Beach - Bequia’s new Tapas restaurant! Open Thurs & Fri from 4pm. See ad below VHF 68/458 1600The Fig Tree, Belmont Walkway - Fish Friday! Sample delicious fish dishes from 4pm, eat in or take-away VHF 68/457 3008Maria’s French Terrace – 8am for b’fast, lunch & dinner. Daily Happy Hour 6pm to 7pm on selected drinks VHF 68/458 3337Papa’s Bar, Ocar – Early Bird Special from 11 to 3pm, Burger and Beer special! Live Sport TV VHF 68/457 3443 L’Auberge, Hamilton - Friday & Saturday early Pre-Music Fest Dinner from 6.30pm! Res. please! VHF 68/457 3555Tantie Pearl’s – Two-course Lobster Special Fri, Sun, Mon, Wed EC$75/85, fabulous harbour view VHF 68/457 3160Devil's Table, Bequia Marina - Friday Reggae Party with live music by “Infinity”! 458 3900Sugar Reef Bar & Restaurant, Industry - Join us for a candlelit dinner right by the beach... 458 3400 Mangos Beach Bar & Grill - Live lobster, fresh seafood, lunch & dinner, early Music Fest dinner 6pm 458 3361
Bequia Mount Gay Music Fest - Jazz'n' Blues Jam by the beach at Bequia Beach Hotel from 12.00pm adm. free, see p. 5The Fig Tree, Belmont Walkway - Open from 11am for lunch, dinner & drinks, free WiFi, closed Mondays VHF 68/457 3008Papa’s Bar – Saturday Soup of the Day special - Oxtail Soup. Great view, open air dining! VHF 68/457 3443 Coco’s Place, Ocar - Delicious food, daily Lunch & Dinner - “Amanda Gooding” live from 7pm! VHF 68/458 3463Bagatelle@Bequia Beach - Jazz 'n Blues Jam lunch (see ad below), BBQ Dinner EC$85, res please! VHF 68/458 1600Tantie Pearl’s – Pre-Music Fest dinner from 5.30pm: 2-course Curry Special – fish, conch or mutton EC$70 VHF 68/457 3160Bequia Mount Gay Music Fest - Music Night De Reef: Spice & Co, NexCyx, Toby Armstrong, Infinity from 8.30 see p. 5
Bequia Mount Gay Music Fest - Country, Rock, Jazz, Blues - Finale Party, De Reef from 12.00pm see p 5 De Reef, Lower Bay – The place to be on Sunday, great sandwiches & lunches, dinner by res. VHF 68/458 3958Bagatelle@Bequia Beach - B’fast, Lunch & Dinner – stunning views from new beach bar & lounge right on the beach VHF 68/458 1600Papa’s Bar – Open from 5pm for sunset cocktails and dinner, sports live TV daily! VHF 68/457 3443 Gingerbread Restaurant - Dinner music by J. Gool & de RealTing, Bequia folk songs, calypso & more VHF 68/458 3800Tantie Pearl’s – Sunset Cocktails! Suns 5-6.30pm, Mon,Wed & Fri 4.30pm - 6pm, soft mellow sounds... VHF 68/457 3160Coco’s Place, Ocar - Delicious home-cooked Dinner with “Cool Strumming” live from 7pm! VHF 68/458 3463L’Auberge, Hamilton - Closed for private party! VHF 68/457 3555Mangos Beach Bar & Grill - Live lobster, fresh seafood open for lunch & dinner, after music fest beach party! 458 3361
Sailing & Speedboat Charters - Private Grenadines charters from speedboats to luxury yachts VHF16/495 0886/9L’Auberge, Hamilton - Live Lobster Pool, open for lunch & dinner - Stan & Cora live on keyboard & sax VHF 68/457 3555
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Bequia Mount Gay
Music Fest 2013
Bequia Mount Gay
Music Fest 2013
Bequia Mount Gay
Music Fest 2013
[email protected] www.bequiabeach.com Tel: 458 1600 / 458 3368
Hot Dogs EC$10 • Callaloo Soup EC$15 Chicken Wraps EC$30 • Hamburgers EC$35 • Grilled Fish plate EC$35 Hairoun Beers only EC$5 • Mixed drinks EC$10 Hairoun Happy Hour Special: 1pm - 2pm!
Choice of delicious Tapas from just EC$12! After Beach Happy Hour - Thurs & Fridays at the Blue Tropic Lounge Bar from 4 - 6pm
Blue TropiCBEquia's firsT Tapas rEsTauranT
special Music fest Jazz 'n' Blues Jam Lunch:
Bagatelle
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Friendship Rose Classic Schooner - Mustique, famous bars, lunch on board, US$140, kids free VHF16/495 0886/9Tantie Pearl’s – Grilled Jerk Fish or Chicken only EC$65, reservations please VHF 68/457 3160Jack's Bar, Princess Margaret Beach - Beach BBQ as usual! VHF 68/457 3762Sugar Reef Bar & Restaurant, Industry - Open daily from noon to 9pm. Join us for an elegant dinner 458 3400Gingerbread Restaurant – Curries our speciality! Live piano music tonight by Stephen Hart, res. pl. VHF 68/458 3800
Bagatelle@Bequia Beach - Beach BBQ only EC$85pp, Live music “Solutions” from 7pm until... Res. please! VHF 68/458 1600L’Auberge, Hamilton - Prix fixe menu only EC$80 or a la carte, live lobster - Stan & Cora live! VHF 68/457 3555Coco’s Place, Ocar - Delicious food, daily Lunch & Dinner, great view - “Jackie & Bob” live 7pm! VHF 68/458 3463Keegan’s, Lower Bay – Movie Night: What Happens in Vegas (2008) - Starring Cameron Diaz, Kutcher VHF 68/458 3530Sugar Hill Bar & Rest'nt - Lobster night every Wed - live string music, great food, great location. Res pl. VHF 68/458 3773
Friendship Rose Classic Schooner - Tobago Cays, snorkeling, exploring, US$140, kids free! VHF16/495 0886/9Maranne’s Ice Cream, Gingerbread Cafe - Sundaes, sorbets and yoghurt too! Open daily 10am–5.30pm 458 3041Frangipani - World-famous Barbecue & Jump-up with the Elite Steel Band - res. essential! VHF 68/458 3255
Tues 29th
Wed 30th
Thurs 31st
Eating Out
Fabulous open-air terrace overlooking Admiralty Bay
SUPERBOWL FEBRUARY 3rdMonday to Thursday
afternoon specials from 4 - 6pm Beer & Drinks specials!
Open Mon - Sat 11am ‘til... Sun 5pm ‘til...
Reservations: 457-3443 VHF CH 68 Free WiFi
L’Auberge des grenAdines in HAMILTON • Open for Lunch & Dinner
• Gourmet French Cuisine • Excellent wines • Live Lobster Lobster Pool • Great Harbour View
“Stan & Cora” LIVE this week on Monday & WednesdaySpectacular view
of Admiralty Bay
& West Cay!
Tel: 457 3555 • VHF 68 • [email protected] • Closed on Thursdays
a local, natural, sensual Caribbean experience Join us for dinner
Reservations 458-3400 Open noon to 9 p.m. daily (Closed Wednesdays)
BEQUIA
Ocar • Bequia Tel: (784) 458-3463 VHF 68
• Lunch & Dinner daily • Down Island cool with a warm Caribbean welcome• Great Bequia kitchen• Fabulous harbour view
RESTAURANTFLOWER SHOPBOUTIQUE
Rose Place - Kingstown St. Vincent
Tel: [email protected]
OleanderWhere very good food and well priced wines
are served in a beautiful setting.The place for fresh flowers, ladies fashion
and exclusive gifts.
Lounge, WiFi and outdoor seating available.Open Monday to Saturday 10am to 7pm
DE REEf Bar and Restaurant on the Beach Bequia Mount Gay
Music Fest 2013 LOWER BAY OPEN DAILY TEL: 458 3958VHF CH 68
mac’s pizzeria Open 11:00am - 10:00pm Situated between Gingerbread and The Fig Tree Now open seven days a week! Reservations VHF ch 68, tel: 458-3474
To advertise in this publication, contact us by Tuesday of each week!Tel: (784) 457 3649 [email protected]
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Bequia HarBour
The Wheres & WhaTs
Bequia TourismAssociation
www.bequiatourism.comPhone: (784) 458 3286
Dinghy Dock St. Mary’s Anglican Church (1829)
Back S
treetFront S
treet
Tourism Association Office
Post Office, Customs& Immigration
Main Ferry Dock
Hospital
New Dinghy Dock
Day Charters /Cruise Ship Tenders
Bank
Market Square
Market Dock
Gas Station
PharmacyAdmiralty Bay
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DinghyDock
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 MarinaT
St. Michael’s Catholic Church
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eating Out
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Dive Bequia“The Best Kept Secret
of the Grenadines”Est. 27 years
Experience the Underwater World• Guided scuba and snorkel trips every day!• Free 'Discover Scuba Lesson' Tuesdays at 1pm• Diving & snorkeling equipment hire. Nitrox available!• PADI courses up to Assistant [email protected] +1(784) 458 3504 +1(784) 495 9929Located on Belmont Walkway by the Gingerbread Hotel
of Villas and Propertiesfor Websites, Brochures & MagazinesOver 22 Years Experience in Bequia
Tel: (784) 532 9553 [email protected]
Professional
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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
Graham Wiffen Business ConsulTinGLet me help grow your business!
• Sales & Marketing • Business Development • PR & Media
Tel: (784) 528 2165www.grahamwiffen.com | [email protected]
Save The Date!The Bequia MiSSion 1st annual BenefiTSunday March 10, 2013, 4pm, The Fig Tree, Port Elizabeth, Bequia
Dinner, Live Music, raffLe DrawingBenefit & Raffle tickets on sale under the Almond Tree
beginning February 22 - Raffle Prizes include:7 day sailing charter for 8 on a Sunsail St. Vincent luxury catamaran4 day sailing charter for 8 on a Moorings Canouan luxury catamaran
4 night stay for 2 at the Sugarapple Inn • Snorkel Trip for 2 with Dive BequiaPROVIDING HELP AND HOPE TO THE PEOPLE OF BEQUIA
Activities / services
www.actionbequia.orgMichael Tours32 ft. power yacht
Mustique: Mondays 8.30 - us$100 incl drinksDeparture from Dinghi Dock under the Almond tree
isle De quAtre BeAch Picnic: us$ 80 lunch & drinks
cell 455 1154 or 458 3782 [email protected]
Mango art Studio “Bequia Reflections” Paintings & Prints by Julie Lea Oils & Watercolours by Peter Carr Original Art beginning from EC$50 - great gifts www.mango-art-studio-bequia.com Visitors welcome by appointment - (784) 455 4677
Belmont Bequia
Outdoor Art SessionsLed by Julie Lea every Tuesday afternoon
“Sketching 101” 1-2 pm Painting 2.30-4.30 pmBring your own art materials or use those provided, have lunch and spend
a relaxing afternoon painting at SUGAR REEF, on beautiful Industry Beach. Beginners encouraged!
Details & Sign-up: (784)-455-4677
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. per day• Fully Licenced & Insured • Tel (784) 528 - 4440 [email protected] www.sudikicharters.com
www.friendshiprose.com [email protected]: (784) 457 3888
50ft LuXuRY CRuISER
For bookings and more info call (784) [email protected]
Available for Sport Fishing Day & Overnight Charter
in the Grenadines& the Southern Caribbean
SOCA BEACH SPLASH! SOCA MuSIC! GRILLED LOBSTER!
OPEN BAR! at INTIMATE ISLE DE QuATRE
Min 6 adults US $140 p.p.(Kids 15 and under US $70, Under 5 free!)
Departure 9amSuNSET COCKTAIL & DINNER - TAPAS!
GRILLED LOBSTER! CHILLED CHARDONNAY! @ Lower Bay Min. 4 adults, max 8 adults US $100 p.p.
(Kids 15 and under US $70, under 5 free!) Reservations only!Island transfers available on request
BEQUIA SUNSHINE SCHOOL AUCTIONSUNDAY 17th FEBRUARY
@ Gingerbread, 1pm, viewing 11.30amItems for the Auction and Jumble Sale
can be delivered to the Sunshine School weekdays 9 - 4pm, or to Wallace & Co ChandleryCall Suzanne for more details or bid forms 528 7444
BEQUIA MoUnt GAy MUSIC FESt tICkEtS SInGlE tICkEt (FrIdAy or SAtUrdAy nIGht) - EC$65 pEr nIGht (EC$75 at the door)
SpECIAl two-nIGht tICkEt - EC$110 SUndAy tICkEt - EC$20 (EC$30 at the door)tickets available from: Bequia tourism office, lina’s delicatessen, Bequia Beach hotelFrangipani hotel, Vintages Bequia, Bequia tech Center, de reef, Quik print 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
de reef Mount Gay rum tastings: Friday January 25th, 9pmSaturday January 26th 9-10pm • Sunday January 27th, 2pm
Bequia Mount Gay Music FestThursday January 24th - Sunday January 27th 2013
Music Fest Special Ferries on Sunday, Jan 27On Sunday afternoon the last Bequia Express ferry to St. Vincent will leave Bequia at 5pm!
Jaden-T will leave from Bequia for St. Vincent at 6pm!
Most Bequia restaurants will offer an early pre-concert dinner on Thurs, Fri and Sat - reserve early!
thur Jan 24th - 9.00pm: 13-piece elite steel Orchestra - FrAngiPAni hOtelFri Jan 25th - 8.30pm: Mustique Blues FestivAl in BequiA - De reeF
with DAnA gillesPie & the london Blues Band - Jake Zaitz, Mike Paice, Jeff Walker, Jamie little, Darby todd and featuring: shemekia copeland,
Joe louis Walker, Matt gest, todd sharpville, veronica sbergia
sat Jan 26th - 12 noon: JAZZ 'n' Blues JAM featuring jazz band nj3O, stan & cora, Jan & louis, “Patches” Knights, Jim coleman, and guest musicians - BequiA BeAch hOtel (Adm. free!)
sat Jan 26th - 8.30pm: sPice & cOMPAny • NEXCYX • THE TOBY ARMSTRONG BAND the MOunt gAy Blues BAnD reuniOn • inFinity - De reeF
sun Jan 27th - 12 noon: Denzil Bacchus Band • The Country Relatives • The Honky TonicsBequia Blues Band • grAnD MOunt gAy FinAle - surprise guests - De reeF
Sat Jan 26th - Bequia Beach hotel, 2pm - Music Fest Mount Gay rum tasting
Bequia Tech cenTerdoris’ Fresh Foodjulie’s guesThouseKeegan’s Beach resorTMac’s Pizzeria
Mangos Beach Bar & grillouThouse graPhicsnichols garagewag service sTaTion
Phone: (784) 458 3286 email: [email protected] www.bequiatourism.com/bequiamusicfest www.facebook.com/bequiamusicfest
www.youtube.com/bequiamusicfest
Basil’s Bar Mustique
SVG Tourism Authority
Publishing Ltd.
Bequia exPress coMPany
A D M I R ALTY T RANS P O RT
Air Adelphi
DE REEF
L'Auberge des Grenadines
AGenTS formounT GAy rum
The Bequia Tourism Association presents:
NexCyx
Elite Steel Orchestra
Jazz'n Blues Jam
Toby Armstrong
Dana Gillespie
The London Blues Band
Mustique Blues Festival
Honky Tonics
To advertise in this publication, contact us by Tuesday of each week!
Tel: (784) 457 3649 [email protected]
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Pamper your body & treat yourself to a relaxing massage, pedicure or manicure.
We provide therapeutic massage services, facials & nail treatments in the comfort of your home, villa or yacht
For appointment or more information call: (1) 784 530 6123 or 498 0072
Serenity Day Spa is now opened on the mainland
SERENITY DAY SPAFitness / 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
Enjoy a couples massage 784-430-5763784-457-5625
Marc Erdrich/Ruth Boergermassage therapists
for pain relief and relaxation at your hotel or villa
13 years on Bequia
The Healthy WayAcupuncture
by Yukiko Duncan, Lic. Ac. (MA, USA)upstairs Bequia Venture store in Port Elizabeth, Bequia
By appointment only, call 457-3631 or 431-6782or e-mail [email protected]
New!! Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture☺Temporarily closed from Jan 12 - 29
SATI YOGA CLASSESPrivate yoga & fitness sessions available
Beginners, men and women welcome! Monday & Thursday - 9:30am
resToraTive, GenTle class - Wed 9:30amPhone: (784) 454-0939
yoga mats available, bring your own towel
BEQUIA North
The Garden BoutiqueWe Make Hand Painted BatikLarge Selection of colourful
Caribbean Designer WearBeach Wear Jewellery
Open Mon - Sat 8.30am - 6pmTel: 458 3892 Opp. St. Mary’s Church
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
Call Yvonne: 498 7137 or 458 3288 Call Agneta: 430 5021
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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!
Tel: 526 4541
Various Palms For Sale5 Varieties
3ft to 5ft - EC$25
Visit our elegant new Liquor Store Wide Selection of Fine Imported Wines for all Tastes
Spirits, Beers, Bottled Water, Soft DrinksFree Delivery to Homes and Yachts • Retail and Wholesale
Mon-Sat 8am to 6pm, Sun 9am to noon Located downstairs Gingerbread Hotel on the Belmont Walkway Tel: (784) 533-0502 Email: [email protected]
Exclusive Distributor of
for the Grenadines
Exotic GardEn dEsiGn WE GroW With you
contact MichEllE to discuss your projEct
492-6577www.exoticgardenssvg.com
Landscape Design & implementation Ground Clearance Revitalise / update your existing garden Garden Maintenance
GENERAL INFORMATIONTaxis/Water Taxis call VHF on Channel 68Dollar Vans depart regularly from Port Elizabeth
Bequia Hospital 458 3294Bequia Doctor 454 3514
Bequia Police Station 458 3350 VHF 16 “ZedQS Bequia”Coastguard 457 4578 VHF ch. 16 ”Juliet8Foxtrot”Post Office Mon - Fri: 9.00am-12noon, 1pm-3.00pm Saturday closed
Cruisers’ Net: VHF on Channel 68 - Daily at 0800 - Current weather & local informationCustoms & Immigration: Mon - Fri: 8.30am - 6pm (closed 12-1pm), Sat: 8.30am - 12 noon, 3pm - 6pm, Sun: 9am - 12 noon; 3pm - 6pmOvertime fees may be charged - Clearing in and out outside office hours and on Public Holidays is normally possible by arrangement.
Yacht GarbaGe Disposal Ashore, 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!
BEQUIA SAILING CLUB 2013 EASTER REGATTA
NEW MERChANdISE JUST IN!GREAT SoUvENIRS & GIfTS
for sale at BTA office
(Yacht provisioning and much more)Simply the Best Bread, Pastries and Sandwiches!
Open daily from 8amBayshore Mall - next to Customs Tel 458 3181 VHF 68
LINA’S Bread & Delicatessen
shopping / services / For sale
SLUMBEREST SLEEP PRODUCTS (B'DOS) LTD.“Crafting the World’s Finest Mattresses since 1938”
“RESTONIC” SPRING MATTRESSES & DIVANS @ V.A.T. FREE PRICES!
“The Mattress with the Marvelous Middle”Great prices! Great Customer Service! Custom orders welcome!Inexpensive, hassle free export & shipment direct to Bequiaand throughout the region … Minimal admin fee for shipment and export paperwork email: [email protected] • www.restoniccaribbean.com
Tel. (246) 420-7625 - ask for Mr. Carmel Carter
“Finally -
a good night's sleep
starting with
a great mattress!”
Doris Fresh FooDLocated in Back street! (formerly Le Petit Jardin)
Imported meats, cheeses, fresh fruit and vegetables.Fine wines and spirits!
open Mon - sat 8am - 5pm sundays 8.30 - noon!
Tel: 458 3625 [email protected]
SHOP & CAFÉ Downstairs Coco’s Place, Ocar
˙ 2 docks nearby!
Come & sit in our café or order take away!We serve baguettes, salads, delicious smoothies,
juices, wine by the glass & ice cold beers.Wide selection of frozen meats, frozen fish,
seafood, pasta, olive oils, vegetables, fresh frozen berries, fruits & wines.
Call for orders: 458 3485 - Free delivery to yachts & villas for purchases over EC$200
CHECK OUR WEEKLY SPECiALS ON SELECTED iTEMS!Open Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm
real estate / villa rentals
+1 (784) 457 3888+1 (784) 457 3739+1 (784) 529 8046+1 (784) 455 0969
House For saleIN FrIeNDsHIP BaY
Flat location, minutes from beach, 2 beds, 1 bath, large terrace8027 sq. ft. fenced with mature trees, quiet neighborhood
us$225,000 or best offer!!e-mail: [email protected] for details/photos
or call (784) 492 9130
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Daily Flightsto Barbados
Want to fly to Mustique or St. Vincent from Bequia? Tel: (784) 457 5124 [email protected] Call us for details!
Daily Scheduled Flights
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