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. 450 Mar 5th - Mar 11th
2010
Dive Bequia - Discover SCUBA free today @ 1.30pm, next to Gingerbread, for res. call Cathy 458 3504/495 9929Maria’s French Terrace – Free WIFI, daily B, L, D Happy Hour 5.30-7.30, 2 for 1 drinks VHF 68/458 3337Gingerbread Café - Idyllic waterfront setting, homemade cakes, specialty teas, coffee & more, 7.15 – 7pm VHF 68/458 3800Jack's Bar & Restaurant, Pr. Marg. Beach - Open for Lunch and drinks from 11am till close VHF 68/457 3762Coco’s Place, Ocar - “The best West Indian food”, daily for lunch & dinner, Elvis live on pan VHF 68/458 3463Devil’s Table, Bequia Marina - Bequia Rocks this Friday - Papa Dee, JR III & TRN Band from Jamaica 458 3900/3222L’Auberge, Hamilton - Live Lobster! Music Night - Live Blues from 8pm til… Prix fixe menu EC$80 VHF 68/457 3555
Frangipani - Fabulous One-of-a-Kind Breakfast Buffet: 7.30am to 10.30am, see ad page 3 VHF 68/458 3255Noah”s Arkade - Special mid-season Discounts on selected items all week from today! 458 3424Dive 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 3150Moskito Bar & Grill – With famous ‘swinging chairs’, open for lunch and dinner VHF 68/458 3222Jack's Bar & Restaurant - Sunset Special, Chicken , Ribs & Beer EC$38 with live jazz from 4.30pm! VHF 68/457 3762Mac’s Pizzeria - Enjoy a Pizza on the waterfront - Live Steel Pan Music from 6.30 - 9.30pm, reservation suggested 458 3474Tantie Pearl’s – Delicious 2-course Curry Dinner Special, EC$60, great sunset harbour view, reserv. please VHF 68/457 3160Devil’s Table, Bequia Marina – Dinner & Funky Music by JR III & The MotherMondays, Bequia All Star Band 458 3900/3222Gingerbread Restaurant – Cool Jazz ‘n’ Blues Night! Solo pianist Courtney Williams, live from 7pm VHF 68/458 3800De Bistro – Reggae Nite with TRN Band from Jamaica - Daily b‘fast, lunch & dinner right in the harbour 457 3482Bagatelle at Bequia Beach Hotel - Lobster Fest! 3-course lobster menu for only EC$115 VHF 68/458 1600Captain Mac's Rest't & Bar – Open daily from 7.30am, free Wifi - Karoake + Country & Western Night! VHF 68/458 3133Coco’s Place, Ocar - Daily lunch & dinner - Bob and Paul live - Guitar and Violin from 8pm until… VHF 68/458 3463Bamboo Chute Resort, Belmont - BBQ afternoon - 3pmuntil! Live entertainment by Ted Van Der Wiede VHF 68/457 3175
Friendship Rose Classic Schooner - Tobago Cays, reef snorkeling, exploring, US$125 all inc. VHF16/495 0886/9Keegan’s, Lower Bay - Spicy Jamaican Jerk Lunch or choose from the grill from 11.30am VHF 68/458 3530 Bagatelle - Relaxing lunch at the beach - Bequia String Band, lounge the afternoon away in our hammocks VHF 68/458 1600Moskito Bar & Grill – Open for lunch or romantic dinner, right on the beach! VHF 68/458 3222Jack's Bar & Restaurant - Beach Splash with live music by Funky Bossa Nova from New York! VHF 68/457 3762De Reef, Lower Bay - The place to be on Sunday, great sandwiches & lunches VHF 68/458 3958Coco’s Place, Ocar - West Indian Buffet Lunch: Curry, fish & more - only EC$45, open daily VHF 68/458 3463Maria’s French Terrace – Free WIFI, daily B, L, D HH 5.30-7.30, 2 for 1 drinks VHF 68/458 3337Frangipani Hotel - Waterfront Bar, solo pan artist Elvis Seales from 5pm, dinner from 6.30pm VHF 68/458 3255L’Auberge, Hamilton - Live Lobster! Music Night - Live Blues from 8pm til… Prix fixe menu EC$80 VHF 68/457 3555Bamboo Chute Resort - Sailors Sunday, Live entertainment by Ted Van Der Wiede 3pm! VHF 68/457 3175Gingerbread 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
Open All Day, Every Day from 9am for B'fast, Lunch, Dinner - Free WIFIFri 5th - Free WIFI, Daily Breakfast , Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour 5:30 - 7:30, 2 for 1 drinks Sun 7th - Free WIFI, Daily Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour 5:30 - 7:30, 2 for 1 drinks Wed 10th - Free WIFI, Daily Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour 5:30 - 7:30 2 for 1 drinks
www.marias-french-terrace.com email: [email protected]
café
458 3800 or VHF 68 • Friendly, helpful staff • Open 7.15am – 7pm • [email protected]
Idyllic location in Admiralty BayUnwind, relax, socialize, or just watch the world go by...
Best coffee on island - freshly ground Lavazza espresso, cappuccino decaf etc.Coffee beans for sale by the pack - ground for you on request
Fresh local fruit juices, delicious cakes, cookies, muffins, pastriesSoft drinks, bottled water, chocolate milk, V8 juice, Vitamin water, frappacino & more
BEQUIA THIS WEEK…continued from front page
Eating Out
'Bequia this Week' online: www.begos.com
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
International Women‘s Day - Sweety Bird Café, Port Elizabeth 4.30 - 6.30pm, see ad page on page 4!Moskito Bar & Grill – Open Daily for lunch & drinks, beautiful beachfront setting! VHF 68/458 3222L’Auberge, Hamilton - Live Blues piano & sax from 8.00pm 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 3233Bamboo Chute Resort, Belmont - Special Curry Night - 7.00pm until! VHF 68/457 3175Bagatelle at Bequia Beach Hotel - Beach Bar open from 10am till late, try our signature cocktails! VHF 68/458 1600
Tantie Pearl’s – Daily Lobster Special Dinner EC$75 inc. starter, or choose from our regular menu, res. pl VHF 68/457 3160Jack's Bar & Restaurant - Sizzlin’ All Inclusive BBQ Dinner, 3 courses EC$80 - live reggae music! 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 - Comedy Night by Christy Gaynell VHF 68/457 3175L’Auberge, Hamilton - Live Lobster! Music Night - Live Blues from 8pm til… Prix fixe menu EC$80 VHF 68/457 3555
Friendship Rose Classic Schooner - Visit Mustique, famous bars, lunch on board, US$125 all inc. 457 3888/495 0886/9Maria’s French Terrace – Free WIFI, daily B, L ,D , Happy Hour 5.30 - 7.30, 2 for 1drinks 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 - Wednesday Night Live! Delicious dinner menu & live music by Kool Runningz! 458 3900/3222Sugar Hill, Mount Pleasant – Lobster Special Night with String Music, great location, res. please VHF 68/458 3773Bagatelle at Bequia Beach Hotel - Elegant Beachfront Dining under the stars VHF 68/458 1600Keegan’s Beach Resort, Lower Bay - Special Buffet Dinner 7.30pm, Elvis on steel pan VHF 68/458 3530
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 3041Moskito Bar & Grill – Enjoy refreshing lunches or a romantic dinner right on the beach! VHF 68/458 3222Frangipani - World-famous Barbecue & Jump-up with the Elite Steel Band - res. essential! VHF 68/458 3255
TanTie Pearl’s resTauranTDelicious Local Cooking • Cool Breezy Location
Breathtaking Harbour viewsDaily Lobster Special only EC$75
Ask about free taxi for party of 4 or more!Starting Sat March 13 Tantie Pearl’s Local Food Night -
3-courses EC$60 - live String BandHappy Hour Tues, Fri, Sun 4.30 - 5.30pm
Open daily • VHF 68 • Cemetery Hill • 457 3160
Dawn’s Creole Industry Crescent Beach Open for Breakfast and Lunch every day Set Seafood or Meat Dinner EC$60, Grilled Lobster EC$70. Enjoy our fabulous food and a day on this different, undisturbed beach. Just 9 min. drive from Pt. Elizabeth.Reserve for Four-Course-Dinner latest 2 pm same day. Tel: 458 3400
Mon 8th
Tue 9th
Wed 10th
Thur 11th
[email protected] www.bequiabeach.com Tel: 458 1600
Delicious Lazy Sunday on the BeachLive Music by the Bequia String Band!
Beach Bar open from 10am Enjoy Lunch & Dinner on our Beachfront Terrace
Bagatelle Restaurant
SPECIAL SATURDAY BUFFET BREAKFAST Freshly baked muffins, yogurt, cereals, fresh fruit, our famous banana pancakes, eggs, bacon,ham & sausage, gourmet coffee, herbed teas
7:30am to 10:30am Phone: 458-3255
frangipani Hotel Restaurant • Bar
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 @ De Bistro:
TRN Band from JamaicaDrink Specials - Admission Free
Happy Hour every Friday 5-6 pm - 2 for 1 drinks & Rum Punch Specials!Port Elizabeth, Bequia Tel: 457 3482
Activities / services …cont'd on pAge 4
Activities / services …cont'd on pAge 4
eAting out
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
DE REEf Bar and Restaurant on the Beach Delicious lunches Delightful dinners
LOWER BAY OPEN DAILY TEL: 458 3958VHF CH 68
Come try exciting meals by chef Gabrielle Cormier!
Friday 5th: Chicken @ beer after work lime 4pm untilWednesday 10th: Karaoke Nite - 8pm until
Reservation essential!
Bamboo ChuteBelmont
VHF Ch 68 Tel: (784) 457 3175
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
Mango Art Studio “Bequia Reflections”Books, Drawings and Paintings by Julie Leaand Watercolours by Peter Carr
Visitors welcome by appointment - 455 4677
Belmont Bequia
L’Auberge des grenAdinesin HAMILTON • Open 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 & Sax Fri, Sun, Mon & Tues - 8pm til…
Music Night Happy Hour from 10pm:Select mixers only EC$5!
Closed on Saturdays!Tel: 457 3555 • VHF 68 • [email protected] • Free WIFI
Friday March 5th, 2010MC PAPA DEE LIVE
Straight from the Europe, UK & New York Club scene at Devil's Table
with music by JR III and The MotherMondays and TRN the Jamaican Band
And don't miss the Ultimate Dance off at Devil's Table on Saturday from 9:30pm
Last big weekend of Bequia Rocks, is not one to miss!
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
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]
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!
shopping / services …continued on pAge 6
for beautiful Caribbean Gifts
noah’s arkade located atFrangipani Hotel Bequia
Mon - Sat: 9am-5pmSunday: 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
Celebrate International Women’s Day 2010! Sweety Bird Café, Port Elizabeth
Monday, March 8th, 2010 4.30 pm - 6.30 pm - Admission Free!Enjoy poetry, pan music, stories and song!
You are invited to bring a snack or finger-food to share“Open Stage” for your poems, music, stories and songs and other talents.
(Please give an idea beforehand of what you might bring or do, so any arrangements can be made.) For more information contact Cheryl at 455-2620 or [email protected]
or Sally at [email protected]
Activities / services
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 TOURS
www.friendshiprose.com [email protected]: (784) 457 3888
TENNIS COACHINGQualified coach Fabio ‘Bouti’ Gasparotto
Astroturf Court Lower Bay - correct footwear essential! Racquets and balls available
Call 497 7779 to arrange sessions
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
HOUSE KEEPER & COMPANIONRequired for active elderly
English LadyPreferably with Transport
Call Linda: 455 7631
On
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re Offshore
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
Treatments available:MassageIndian Head Massage Manis/Pedis
Call: (784) 431 2566 or (784) 495 9775 • Bequia & St. Vincent, West [email protected]
Eileen Gibson IIHHT, IHBC, FHT UK Trained British Therapist
VIlla &HoTel VIsITsby appointment(Please call day before)
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
rEal EstatE / Villa rEntals
rEal EstatE / Villa rEntals
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 HOUSE FOR SALEStunning views of the harbor and sunsets
Recently built 1 bdrm timber-frame Cottageon 13,000 sq ft lot in upper Belmont.
US $225,000784 529 5972 or 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
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 - 2.00pmTel: (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
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
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