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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
Sailors Café, Ocar – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. The “Singing Chef" & “Patches” on piano tonight! VHF 68/593 0517Coco’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; Sunset Happy Hour today 6 - 7pm, Amanda Gooding live from 7pm! VHF 68/458 3337L’Auberge, Hamilton - Live Lobster Pool, open for lunch & dinner - Stan & Cora live on keyboard & sax VHF 68/457 3555Devil’s Table, Bequia Marina – Dinner + live music J Gool and De Real Ting 7.30pm 458 3900/3222The Fig Tree, Belmont Walkway - Creole Cuisine, opening 7am, B‘fast 8am, lunch, dinner from 6pm 457 3008Papa’s Bar, Ocar Reform – BBQ Night at Papa‘s, fabulous harbour view! 457 3443
Bagatelle@Bequia Beach - Fabulous Lobster Dinner, beautiful setting - live music with J. Gool & De Real Ting VHF 68/458 1600Mangos, Lower Bay - 2pm - 5pm Tequila shots EC$5! Open daily for Lunch & Dinner by the sea 458 3361Coco’s Place, Ocar - Great location, delicious food, Lunch & Dinner, Amanda Gooding live 7.30pm VHF 68/458 3463Keegan’s, Lower Bay – Saturday Mingle by 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 3160Devil’s Table, Bequia Marina – Reggae Night with “Twlight” & Kyron Baptiste 458 3900/3222
Gallery Claude Victorine, Lower Bay - Paintings by Louloune, art work on silk and more 458 3150Dawn's Creole, Industry - Sunday Lunch Special, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner daily by reservation 458 3715Mangos, Lower Bay - Sunday lime by the beach - Fresh Lobster daily, open for Lunch & Dinner 458 3361De Reef, Lower Bay – The place to be on Sunday, great sandwiches & lunches VHF 68/458 3958Bagatelle@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 3463Frangipani Hotel - Waterfront Bar, solo pan artist Elvis Seales from 5pm, dinner from 6.30pm VHF 68/458 3255Gingerbread Restaurant – Dinner music by De Real Ting, Bequia folk songs, calypso and more… VHF 68/458 3800L’Auberge, Hamilton - Live Lobster Pool, open for lunch & dinner - Stan & Cora live on keyboard & sax VHF 68/457 3555
Friendship Rose Classic Schooner - Tobago Cays, reef snorkeling, exploring, US$125 all inc. 457 3888 /495 0886/9The Fig Tree, Belmont Walkway - Scrabble 4.30pm, B‘fast 8am, lunch, dinner from 6pm, Creole Cuisine 457 3008L’Auberge des Grenadines, Hamilton - Live Lobster Pool, fine French dining - Stan & Cora live! VHF 68/457 3555Bagatelle@Bequia Beach - Caribbean Dinner right at the beach in beautiful Friendship with our Jamaican Chef VHF 68/458 1600Whaleboner Bar & Restaurant, Belmont Walkway - Dinner & BBQ from 7pm, “Twilight” live! VHF 68/458 3233Jack's Bar & Restaurant - Open for lunch & dinner Monday to Saturdays – right on the beach! VHF 68/457 3762Tantie Pearl’s – Open for Lunch and Dinner, 2-course Lobster Special daily only EC$75 VHF 68/457 3160Sailors Café, Ocar – Music Monday: Country & Western Night! Specials on food, beers only $5 VHF 68/593 0517Papa’s Bar, Ocar Reform – NHL Hockey live from 7pm - beer & burger only EC$25 457 3443
frangipani Hotel • RestauRant • BaR
Open daily for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Phone: 458-3255 [email protected] www.frangipanibequia.com
Thursday Night: BBQ & Jump Up with Elite Steel Band!US imported striploin steak + fabulous Buffet with wide assortment of local gourmet dishes,
fresh bread, seafood Salads and delicious Desserts - Reservations essential!
no. 499 apr 8th - apr 14th
2011
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International Brokers Local Experts
www.grenadine-escape.comUnique PROPERTY & BOATS for SALE and RENTBuyers GUIDE • Villa PLOTSPR and Marketing for OWNERS
BEQUIA: (784) 496 0654 U.K.: 44 (0) 203 468 55 [email protected]
‘A Planet Positive Business’ Advice from over 40 years of island experience
GrenadineEscape
Real Estate • HolidaysInternational Brokers
Local Experts
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BEQUIA THIS WEEKFriendship 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 9929Jack's Bar & Restaurant - Tuesday Night Beach BBQ with Bequia Blues Band from 8.30pm until... VHF 68/457 3762Sailors Café, Ocar – Quiz Night! 7pm for 7.30pm start, EC$5. Don't miss it! VHF 68/593 0517Papa’s Bar, Ocar Reform - UEFA Champions League quarter finals 2.45pm, beer & burger EC$25, Stag & Carib EC$5 457 3443Keegan’s, Lower Bay - “Movie on the Roof”- right by the beach, starts 7.30pm: “Ghost” 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, EC$85pp, live reggae ”Twilight“ & Kyron 7pm VHF 68/458 1600L’Auberge, Hamilton - Open for lunch & dinner, prix fixe menu only EC$80 - Stan & Cora live! VHF 68/457 3555Papa’s Bar, Ocar Reform - UEFA Champions League quarter finals 2.45pm, Mama's Delicious Italian Night! 457 3443Maria’s French Terrace – Happy Hour 6-7pm, live string music from J. Gool and De Real Ting! VHF 68/458 3337
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 3041Frangipani - World-famous Barbecue & Jump-up with the Elite Steel Band - res. essential! VHF 68/458 3255
Tues 12th
Wed 13th
Thur 14th
[email protected] www.bequiabeach.com Tel: 458 1600
Bagatelle RestaurantOpen Daily - Fabulous Beachside Restaurant & Beach Bar
* Relaxing Lunches & Romantic Dinners right by the Sea
* Sat: Lobster Dinner,live music J. Gool & de Real Ting* Wednesdays 5-7pm: Happy Hour on Strongbow Cider
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!
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
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
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 & WednesdaySpectacular view
of Admiralty Bay
& West Cay!
Tel: 457 3555 • VHF 68 • [email protected] • Free WIFI • Closed on Thursdays
Open Daily from 8am For Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerHappy Hour daily from 6pm - 7pm on Hairoun, House Brands & Special Cocktails
Friday: Live entertainment with Amanda Gooding 7pm, Sunset Happy Hour 6pm - 7pmWednesday: J. Gool and de Real Ting live! Happy Hour 6 - 7pm
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
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.yachtsudiki.com
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
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
Activities
Daily Flights to:Barbados and St. Lucia
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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www.friendshiprose.com [email protected]: (784) 457 3888
eAting Out
KIWI ...at your leisure! 35ft Motor Cruiser
Want to experience Mustique, Isle de Quatre, Petit Nevis or go someplace else?
Call a well travelled seaman at 526-2386 to arrange!
ATTENTION ALL ADVERTISERSThe deadline for next week's Special pRE-EASTER Issue
will be noon on Tuesday April 12thDeadline for the Special EASTER Issue will be noon on Tuesday April 19th!
Email: [email protected] or call 457 3649
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
DE REEf Bar and Restaurant on the Beach Delicious lunches Delightful dinners
LOWER BAY OPEN DAILY TEL: 458 3958VHF CH 68
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∑ easter special! 10% disc. for certified divers & yachties ∑ 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
Activities
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.
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
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
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
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
Paintings of Bequia by Julie Lea and Peter Carr Mango Art Studio, Belmont
Ask about our Art Classes!By appointment - 455-4677
BOUNCING CASTLES COMING TO BEQUIA FOR EASTER REGATTA!Experience Our Famous Spiderman Bouncing Castle & Slide
Bring the Kids for a Day of Fun on Easter Monday April 25th Under The Almond Tree from 10am until… Also at Bequia Beach Hotel on Easter Sunday!Available year round for birthday parties & other fun occasions!
call us at 493 3301/ 528 0771 - “KiDS can PlaY”
rEal EstatE / Villa rEntals / apartmEnts
Telephone/Fax: (784) 458-3883http://villageapartments.bequia.net [email protected]
SPRING 33,000Sqft US$175,000 (110,000 GBP)
fRIENDSHIP 20,000Sqft & UP fRom US$200,000 (125,000 GBP)
PARK 43,560Sqft & UP fRom US$440,000 (275,000 GBP)
StUNNING VIEWS GREAt PRICES CALL 458-3544
LAND FOR SALETwo adjacent lots totalling
34,024 sq ft in Friendship BayFabulous Views: Friendship Bay and Beach, Isle de Quatre
Contact Cathy: (784) 495 9929or email: [email protected]
Villa Plot for Sale 5 minutes walk from the beach
1/2 acre, superb friendship Bay viewsPrice US$ 230,000
Contact: 496 0654 [email protected]
Friendship Bay
LAND AND HOMES SALES – VILLA RENTALS Bequia-based Local Agent HazEco Apartments
4 Elegant furnished units for sale Lower Bay 2 mins walk to the beachUSD Excellent price
Villa Plots for sale - breathtaking views Spring/Friendship HeightsUSD 4.20 to 5.20 sq ft
Tel: 431 7823/533 0024 [email protected]
+1 (784) 457 3888+1 (784) 457 3739+1 (784) 529 8046+1 (784) 455 0969
To advertise in this publication, contact us by Tuesday of each week!
Tel: (784) 457 3649 [email protected]
graphics INC
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
• 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]
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
Produced and published by Outhouse Graphics Inc © 2011 For advertising space and rate details contact [email protected] or call: 457 3649 Printed by Quik-Print (St. Vincent) Ltd
FOR SALE
BEQUIA SAILING CLUB 2011 REGATTA T-SHIRTS!
Only EC$50 - great gifts! Also Ladies Strap Tops, Ladies Tanks
Caps & Canvas Bags For sale at the Frangi and Tourism Office
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!
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
Ambois Nursery, Friendship Bay Naturally Better Plants !
Wide selection of herbs & houseplants, raised and nurtured in our own nutrient-rich organic compost. Parsley, lavender,
oregano, peppermint, cilantro, tomatoes & much more available. Organic Ambois Apiary Honey • Honey Coconut Granola
Open Tues, Wed, Fri & Sat 2pm-5pm or call 497 7194 email: [email protected]
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
Pools, Ponds, Pumps & Water FeaturesEquipment, chemicals and services
Tel: (784) 456 2782 • 493 9423 • 493 5378e-mail: [email protected]