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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
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Paradise Primary School Christmas Concert - De Reef Lower Bay, 1pm, Christmas starts here – everyone welcome!Christmas Lighting Up - Lower Bay, from about 7pm, followed by Street Party until…Christmas Lighting Up – Hamilton, from about 7pm, followed by Street Party until…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, CD bar music - Jazz VHF 68/458 3337Coco’s Place, Ocar - “The best West Indian food”, daily for lunch & dinner, Elvis live on pan VHF 68/458 3463Tantie Pearl’s – Lobster Special Dinner daily EC$85 inc. starter, or choose from our regular menu, res. pl VHF 68/457 3160Devil’s Table, Bequia Marina - Dinner and Friday Night Reggae Party with ”Twilight“ live 458 3900/3222L’Auberge, Hamilton - Live Blues piano & sax from 8.30pm til… Prix fixe menu EC$80, live Lobster! VHF 68/457 3555Firefly, Spring - Uncle Louis live piano from 6.30pm, cocktails, delicious Plantation Menu, res. essential! 458 3414
Christmas Lighting up – Sunny Gutter, Friendship, from about 7pm, followed by Street Party until…Exhibition of Paintings by Louloune - Claude Victorine's Studio, Lower Bay, from 10am, also Weds 458 3150Jack's Bar & Restaurant, Pr. Margaret - Perfect Beach Bar for lunching and limin’! VHF 68/457 3762Moskito Bar & Grill – Open for Lunch & candlelit Dinner, romantic setting right on the beach! VHF 68/458 3222Mac’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 3160Bagatelle at Bequia Beach - Lobster Fest, 3-course menu for EC$105. Kool Vibes live from 9pm! VHF 68/458 1600Devil’s Table, Bequia Marina - Dinner and Saturday Night Party with guest DJ 458 3900/3222Bamboo Chute Resort, Belmont - Talent Night! From 8pm until… Please call to sign up to take part VHF 68/457 3175Christmas Carols at Ocean Life Drive-Thru‘ – Groups from Bequia singing Christmas Tunes, from 8pm
Jack's Bar & Restaurant - Chill out on the best beach in Bequia, great food, tropical drinks, beach chairs VHF 68/457 3762Bagatelle at Bequia Beach Hotel - Lazy Sunday Lunch, live String Band music. Lime on beachfront terrace VHF 68/458 1600Coco’s Place, Ocar - West Indian buffet Lunch: Curry, fish & more - only EC$45, open daily VHF 68/458 3463De Reef – The place to be on Sunday, great lunches & sandwiches, live music fr. 2pm Kool Vibes VHF 68/458 3958Maria’s French Terrace – Free WiFi, daily B, L, D, H H 5:30-7:30, 2 for 1 drinks, Special Guest Live Music VHF 68/458 3337Firefly, Spring - Special Sunday Lunch Roast or Curry - or light selection - relaxing and welcoming! 458 3414Moskito Bar & Grill – The famous swinging bar, open for Lunch and elegant beachside Dinners VHF 68/458 3222Frangipani 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 3800
www.friendshiprose.com [email protected]
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[email protected] www.bequiabeach.com Tel: 458 1600
BBQ Brunch everySunday with live Music!
Caribbean Christmas Lunch and Dinner Specials on the Beach
from the 23rd to 26th of December! Wed 23rd: Uncle Louis' Rock 'n' Roll Christmas
Xmas Day 25th: Acoustic Reggae ChristmasPlease reserve in advance!
Bagatelle Restaurant
NO. 439 Dec 18th - Dec 25th
2009
BEQUIA THIS WEEK…continued from front page
Friendship Rose Classic Schooner - Tobago Cays, reef snorkeling, exploring, US$125 all inc. VHF16/495 0886/9Tommy Cantina, Belmont – Opens for Lunch with new Lunch Menu - Mon – Sat 11 am VHF 68/457 3779Maranne’s Ice Cream, Gingerbread Cafe - Sundaes, sorbets and yoghurt too! Open daily 10am–5.30pm 458 3041L’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
Children's Steel Pan Concert - Under the Almond Tree, Port Elizabeth, 7pmDive Bequia - Discover SCUBA free today @ 1.30pm, next to Gingerbread, for res. call Cathy 458 3504/495 9929Oasis Art Gallery - New paintings by LD Lucy & more, opens today 3–7pm. Side street before veg market 497 7670Jack's Bar & Restaurant - Return of Sizzlin Beach Party with BBQ & Live Music by Kool Vibes VHF 68/457 3762
Noah's Arkade - Meet Julie Lea - Famous artist & author of “Bequia Reflections”, book signing / sketch 12pm - 2pmOasis Art Gallery - Paintings, model boats-that-sail & more unique gifts. 10am - 4pm, also tomorrow 497 7670Maria’s French Terrace – Free WiFi, daily B, L, D, Happy Hour 5:30-7:30, 2 for 1 drinks, CD bar music - Jazz VHF 68/458 3337Bagatelle at Bequia Beach Hotel - Enjoy our Xmas Dinner menu with Uncle Louis on piano! Res.suggested VHF 68/458 1600Devil’s Table, Bequia Marina - Wednesday Night Live with dinner and music by Kool Vibes 458 3900/3222Tantie Pearl’s – Grilled Fish Special! 2-Course Dinner EC$60 or choose from regular menu, res. please VHF 68/457 3160Bamboo Chute Resort, Belmont - Christmas Karaoke Night with Happy Hour from 5-7pm VHF 68/457 3175Keegan’s, Lower Bay - Special Buffet Dinner 7.30pm, Elvis on steel pan VHF 68/458 3530
Friendship Rose Classic Schooner - Visit Mustique, famous bars, lunch on board, US$125 all inc. VHF16/495 0886/9Jack's Bar & Restaurant - Santa Beach Party, lounge with lunch and live music VHF 68/457 3762Firefly, Spring - The perfect setting, for a romantic, elegant Christmas Eve Dinner 458 3414Bagatelle at Bequia Beach Hotel - Special Christmas Dinner at the beachfront, res suggested VHF 68/458 1600Moskito Bar & Grill – Special Xmas Eve Dinner with live music by “The Country Relatives” VHF 68/458 3222Gingerbread Restaurant - Xmas Eve Dinner with J Gool & “de Real Ting ” Bequia folk songs, & more, res. pl. VHF 68/458 3800Tommy Cantina, Belmont – 3-course Xmas Eve Dinner, on the waterfront, Reservations VHF 68/457 3779Porthole Rest’nt - Traditional Bequia Xmas Eve Dinner – Noeline’s fabulous home cooking! Early res. essential VHF 68/458 3458De Reef, Lower Bay – Seafood Dinner, choice of shrimp conch lobster, after party DJ & live music VHF 68/458 3958Whaleboner Bar & Restaurant - Traditional Christmas Eve Dinner, from 7pm, “Twilight” live! Res. pl. VHF 68/458 3233Tantie Pearl’s – Special Xmas Eve Dinner – EC$80 per person, call for reservations VHF 68/457 3160Maria’s French Terrace – Celebrate with our Special Christmas Menu, great bar, res pl. VHF 68/458 3337Devil’s Table, Bequia Marina - Xmas Eve Dinner Special with Ham and Swedish glog, music 458 3900/3222Bamboo Chute Resort - Bequia Children’s Benefit Dinner – toys needed, please donate by noon! Res pl. VHF 68/457 3175L’Auberge, Hamilton - Xmas Eve Music Night with Stan & Cora! Live lobster, prix fix menu EC$80 VHF 68/457 3555Frangipani - World-famous Christmas Eve BBQ & Buffet, Elite Steel Band, res. essential! VHF 68/458 3255
Friendship Rose Classic Schooner - Tobago Cays, reef snorkeling, exploring, US$125 all inc. VHF16/495 0886/9Firefly, Spring - Special Christmas Day Buffet Lunch, beautiful, lush surroundings, res. essential! 458 3414Dawn's Creole, Industry - Spend Xmas Day by the beach! Lunch & special Xmas Dinner by res 458 3400Moskito Bar & Grill – Special Scandinavian Caribbean Xmas Brunch from 1pm, lots of goodies, res. pl VHF 68/458 3222Frangipani - Fabulous Traditional Xmas Dinner, dessert buffet, Farine Band from 7:30pm -res essential VHF 68/458 3255Gingerbread Restaurant - Traditional Christmas Dinner, dessert buffet. “Patches” live on piano, res. please VHF 68/458 3800Tommy Cantina, Belmont – 3-course Traditional Turkey Christmas Dinner, on the waterfront, Reservations VHF 68/457 3779Bagatelle at Bequia Beach Hotel - Xmas Day Live Music at beachfront restaurant 6.30-9.30pm, res. suggested VHF 68/458 1600Coco’s Place, Ocar - Best West Indian Xmas Day, festive atmosphere, Elvis live on pan! VHF 68/458 3463Devil’s Table, Bequia Marina - Dinner and Reggae party with “Twilight” and drinks specials 458 3900/3222L’Auberge, Hamilton - Xmas Day Party - Live Blues piano and sax, gourmet prix fixe $80 menu VHF 68/457 3555
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Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
Check Bequia this Week on-line www.begos.com
eating Out
SPECIAL XMAS DAY CHAMPAGNE BUFFET LUNCH!
Reservations essentialOpen daily from 8.30am for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Welcoming Bar open all day
Firefly Plantation Hotel
www.fireflybequia.com Tel: 458 3414
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
the frangipani Hotel Restaurant • Bar
Special Christmas EveBBQ and Buffet
Thursday December 24th, 7:30pm music by ELITE STEEL BAND
Traditional Christmas Day Dinner fabulous Yuletide Desserts
Friday December 25th, from 7pmmusic by fArINE BAND
Reservation essential! Tel: 458-3255
DE REEf Bar and Restaurant on the Beach
Xmas Eve Seafood DinnerChoice of Lobster, Shrimp, Conch or Fish
Live Music • Reservation essential • Closed Xmas DayLOWER BAY OPEN DAILY TEL: 458 3958 VHF CH 68
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!
Reserve now for our Old Year’s Night Dinnerwith Live music and Dancing
Port Elizabeth, Bequia Tel: 457 3482
L’Auberge des grenAdinesin HAMILTON • Open daily for Lunch & Dinner
Gourmet French Cuisine • Excellent winesDaily 3-Course prix fixe Menu only EC$80
or choose à la carte! Live Lobster Pool!
Sensational Live Blues/Jazz – Stan & Cora Piano & Sax
GOURMET NYE CELEBRATION DINNER & PARTY • LIVE MUSIC
Early reservation essential to avoid disappointment!
Music Nights Happy Hour from 10pm:Select mixers only EC$5
Tel: 457 3555 • VHF 68 • [email protected] • Free WIFI
Open All Day, Every Day - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Free WIFISun Dec 20 - Special Guest Live Music Night
Thurs Dec 24 & Fri Dec 25 - Special Christmas Menu - Reservations PleaseBoxing Day Dec 26th Maria's one year Anniversary Party - Country Relatives Live from 8pm!
www.marias-french-terrace.com email: [email protected]
Reserve now for our christmas Day Dinner Dec 25th& old Year's Night Full Moon Dinner with "Country Relatives" live!
Tel: 458 3400
Open daily for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner by reservation Dawn’s Creole Industry crescent beach
Activities / services
JULENE’S HOMEMADE CAKESChristmas, Holiday and Special cakes made to orderBlack 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
PARADISE PRIMARY SCHOOLFriday 18th December at 1pm De Reef, Lower Bay
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Christmas starts here - don’t miss it!
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]
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
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
YACHTMASTER SHORE-BASED COURSE8 day course, includes Books, Course Notes, RYA Exam Papers, Certificates on completion
Apply in writing to: John Cawsey, Yachtmaster Instructorc/o Post Office, BequiaCost EC$1950 - First course 23 Nov Details call 455 7631
the # 1 choice for travel
FUNTASTIC 4-DAY NEW YEAR CRUISEBarbados, St. lucia, antigua, St. Kitts, ends San Juan
Departs 30th Dec, ends 3rd JanPrices from EC$1858
includes cruise, port taxes, gratuities and airfareWe are Agents for SVG Air and Grenadine Airways!
Tel: BEqUIA 458-3062 KINGSToWN 457-1841
GOSPEL LIGHT BAPTIST CHURCH
Christmas Programme“His Yoke is Easy”
Sunday December 27th at 6pm • Everyone Welcome(Located in Ocar, behind Maritime Museum)
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 9341 [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
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
Welcome Visitors – and Season’s Greetings!Christmas and New Year are here once again and Bequia is
ready to give you the best holiday you ever had! Delicious special menus, lots of day and night-time activities plus a wide choice of musical entertainment are all on offer to make your celebrations truly memorable.
For your last-minute Christmas shopping, most stores will be open till the end of the day on Christmas Eve - see page 6 for more details. Remember though, the banks will close at lunchtime on the 24th and will be extremely crowded on that day, so be sensible and don't leave it to the last minute!
Friday 25th and Saturday 26th December are both Public Holidays, but several grocery stores and boutiques will be open on the 26th if you’ve forgotten that one vital ingredient for your kitchen or just want to look around. Check out the list on page 6 for grocery store opening times.
Looking ahead to the 31st, New Year’s Eve is known in Bequia as “Old Year’s Night” and the arrival of the New
Year is celebrated as enthusiastically here as anywhere else in the world. Many restaurants offer special festive dinners, sometimes with two sittings so you can choose where you want to be when midnight strikes. Just remember to reserve early though as places fill up very fast!
Bequia’s spectacular New Year's Eve firework display - made possible through the generosity of Bequia businesses and private individuals - will burst over the harbour on the stroke of midnight. The show should be visible from all waterfront locations and surrounding areas. Don't miss it!
Full listings of New Year’s Eve events will be in next week’s Bequia This Week, available from the Tourism Office and other outlets from Wednesday 23rd December.
So we hope you have a wonderful visit to Bequia. You are, quite simply, on the best little island in the world.
Merry Christmas everyone!
Holiday Bank Opening Times
Please note that on Christmas Eve (Thursday 24th) NCB (Back Street) will close at 1pm and RBTT (Front Street) will close at noon, with afternoon
opening at both banks on Wednesday 23rd. ATMs at both banks should be in operation throughout the holiday period, although supply cannot be guaranteed. You have been warned!
Holiday Ferry Times No Ferries will be running to or from St. Vincent
on Christmas Day (Friday 25th December). The Bequia Express and Admiral will both be running their normal Sunday schedules on Boxing Day (Sat. 26th). Please double check with the ferry companies directly if ferry times are critical to your onward journey.
Admiralty Transport - 458 3348 Bequia Express - 457 3539
Christmas Church Services St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church St. Mary’s Anglican Church
Christmas Eve Carol Service 6.30pm Christmas Eve 11.00pm Christmas Eve Mass 7.00pm Christmas Day 9.30am Christmas Day 8.00am
Holy Cross Anglican Church Paget Farm
Christmas Day 7.30am
Customs & ImmigrationThe Revenue Office will be open normal Sunday hours for clearing in and out on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. An overtime fee may be charged. For inquiries call 458 3211.
The air-conditioned Bequia Tourism Association Office is normally open seven days a week. Tourism represent-atives Vernamay Ollivierre and Julene McIntosh are there to assist you with general information about what to do and see in Bequia, places to stay, ferry times and much more.
You can also pick up your free copies of “Holiday Bequia”, “Ins and Outs of St. Vincent & the Grenadines” and of course the latest issue of Bequia This Week!
Phone cards, stamps, postcards, bottled water, Bequia
Easter Regatta 2010 souvenir T-Shirts, bags and Bequia Sailing Club caps and polo shirts are also for sale.
Christmas Eve Thurs 24th Dec: 8:30am - 6pm Christmas Day Friday 25th Dec: Closed Boxing Day Saturday 26th Dec: 9am - 11am Sunday 27th Dec (normal hours) 9am - 12 noon New Year's Eve Thurs 31st Dec: 8:30am - 6pm New Year's Day Fri 1st Jan: Closed Saturday 2nd Jan (normal hours) 9am - 1pm
Bequia Tourism Association Office Holiday Opening Hours
Pick up your copy of the Special New Year's Issue of Bequia This Week at the Tourism Office and other usual outlets from 3.00pm Wed Dec 23rd
A Very Merry Christmasand a Peaceful and Prosperous New Year
to all our advertisers & friends!
Doris’ Fresh Food - 458 3625: Open 8am - 5pm Mon to Sat and Sun 8.30am - 11.30am throughout the season. Open Xmas Eve until 6pm, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day 8.00am – 11.30am. Fresh produce, baked goods, luxury foods, frozen meat, cheese, Maranne’s yoghurt & ice cream, and fine imported wines.
Gourmet Food, Ocar - 458 3485: Open Mon - Fri 8.30am - 5pm, Sat 8.30am - 12.30pm; Xmas Eve 8.30am - 6pm Boxing Day 9 -11.30am. Speciality meats and cheeses, frozen goods including seafood, vegetables, baguettes and croissants, wine, beer, soft drinks, water.
Knights Supermarket – 458 3379: Open Mon-Sat 8am - 6pm. Suns 8am - 11am; Xmas Eve and New Year's Eve 8am - 6pm; closed boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Locally baked bread, groceries, liquor, beer, soft drinks.
Knights Trading – 458 3218: Open till late Mon. to Sat. from now until the New Year. Holiday Sundays open 8am – 12 noon. Open Boxing Day (Sat. 26th) from 8am – noon. All your grocery and household needs, plus wines, spirits, beer and soft drinks.
Shoreline MiniMart at the Porthole – 458 3458: Open all day on Xmas Eve, Boxing Day and New Year’s Eve. Fresh baked bread, ice, wide selection of fine wines, frozen foods, groceries, drinks and much more.
Tannis’ Supermarket - 458 3212: Open Xmas Eve until 5.30pm, Boxing Day 8am - 1pm, closed New Year’s Day. Groceries, frozen foods, beers, soft drinks, postcards, batteries, cigarettes, etc.
Lina’s Delicatessen – 458 3181: Open 8am – 5pm Xmas Eve, 8am - 4pm Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Fresh baked specialty breads, baguettes, croissants, cheeses, drinks.
Bradshaw Hamilton Minimart & Bakery - 458 3152: Open daily and Xmas Eve 8am - 8pm, Boxing Day and NY Day 8am - noon, fresh baked bread throughout the day, gro-ceries, drinks, essentials, convenient dinghy dock.
Euroshopper Minimart, Back Street - open early till late every day. Essential groceries, drinks etc. When every-where else is closed - they're open!
Grocery StoreS - Holiday SHoppinG HourS
Noah’s Arkade (next to the Frangipani Hotel) – 458 3424: Open Xmas Eve 9am – 5pm. Gifts, jewellery, work by local artists, crafts, books, cards, wraps and scarves & T-Shirts.
Local Color (above the Porthole Restaurant) – 458 3202: Open Xmas Eve 9am – 6pm: Gifts, jewellery, scrimshaw knives, local art, clothing, beach towels, bags etc.
Island Things (next to St. Mary’s Church) – 458 3903: Open Xmas Eve 9am – 5pm. Souvenirs, gifts and crafts, pottery, candles, woodwork, books, basket ware etc.
Tropical Wave Boutique (Upstairs Bayshore Mall): Open Xmas Eve 9am – 4pm. Locally designed clothing, wraps, tops, dresses, men’s & kids wear, jewellery & gifts.
The Garden Boutique (opp. St. Mary’s Church) – 458 3892: Open Xmas Eve 8.30am - 7pm. Locally made hand-painted top quality batik, clothing, swimwear, jewellery, etc.
Bequia Bookshop (Front Street) – 458 3905: Open Xmas Eve 8.30am – 5pm. Paperbacks incl. Caribbean literature, history & culture, maps charts, scrimshaw knives, maps, charts.
Oasis Art Gallery (side street by veg. market) - 497 7670 Open Xmas Eve: paintings, model boats-that-sail, other unique gifts.
Island Style (opp. vegetable market) - 458 3012: Open Xmas Eve 9am - 5.30pm. Balinese arts and crafts, gifts, wraps, sandals. bags, furniture, lighting, baskets etc.
cHriStmaS Gift SHoppinG! Don’t worry if you’ve left your gift shopping until the last minute - most shops on Bequia will be open
throughout the day on Christmas Eve (Thursday). Here are some suggestions ...
shopping / services …continued on pAge 10
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
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]
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
for beautiful Caribbean Gifts
noah’s arkade located atFrangipani Hotel BequiaMon - Sat: 9am - 1pm, 3 - 5pm
Sunday: 8am - 12 noon Tel: (784) 458 3424
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
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
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
“Ten songs from Bequia” By J. gool
featuring music by Jackie BaptisteCDs now on sale at Maranne’s Ice Cream at Gingerbreadand Bequia Tourism Office - only EC$45 or 2 for EC$80
great gift or Bequia souvenir!
BEQUIA BUMPERS STICKERS!!Great gifts or souvenirs! - only EC$5 (US$2)
Available from Noah's Arkade, Local Color, Doris'All proceeds benefit St. Benedicts Day Nursery & Infant Hospt'l
Bequia Sailing cluB Bequia eaSTer regaTTa 2010
Souvenir Merchandise now on sale at the Bequia Tourism office
greaT giFTS!
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
real estate / Villa rentals
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]
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 843-545-6439
Bequia HarBour
The Wheres & WhaTs B
ack StreetF
ront Street
Tourism Association Office
Post Office, Customs& Immigration
Main Ferry DockHospital
Dinghy Dock
New Dinghy Dock
Day Charters /Cruise Ship Tenders
Bank
Market Square
Market Dock
Gas Station
Pharmacy
St. Mary’s Anglican Church (1829)
Admiralty Bay
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Yacht Garbage Containers
Public Toilets
Almond Tree
Clive Tannis Playing Field Basketball Football
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Model Boat Shop
Fuel Dock/Bequia Marina
Bequia TourismAssociation
www.bequiatourism.comPhone: (784) 458 3286
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!
BequiaTOURISM ASSOCIATIONwww.bequiatourism.com
Visit our Tourism Office!Stamps & postcards, phone cards,
advice on tours, daytrips, accommodationLocated opposite Customs/Revenue building
Tel: 458 3286 Fax: 458 3964
On
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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
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 - Mount gay Rum Surprise Party
Landscaping • Irrigation Design & Installation Garden Consultancy & MaintenancePlant Sales • Disease & Pest Control
Over 8 years of experience on Mustique Now operating on Bequia for 2 ½ years EARL TASH, MANAGING DIRECTOR Tel: 784 494 3971 email: [email protected]
St. Vincent, P.O. Box 2882 Hopewell Main Road
Tel: 784 451 3971 Fax: 784 451 3083 [email protected]
ServiceS / Shopping
Daily Flights Bequia - Barbados Barbados - BequiaWant to fly to Mustique or St. Vincent from Bequia?
Tel: (784) 457 5124 Call us for details!
Daily Scheduled Flights
to and from Barbados!
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• 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
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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FOR SALE CLASSIC 58ft ALDEN SCHOONER Launched 1998, refitted 2008 for blue water sailing Traditional schooner with all modern systems for safe comfortable cruising Concours d’Elegance winner at Antigua Classics 2008 Price on application
Web: www.jaldevi.com Email: [email protected] Tel: +44 208 123 3143
To advertise in theSpecial New Year 2010 Issue, please contact us Monday 21st December Tel: (784) 457 3649 [email protected]
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