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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. 449 Feb 26th - Mar 4th
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 HH 5.30-7.30, 2 for 1 drinks, live Jazz piano - David Maxwell at 5.30 VHF 68/458 3337Gingerbread Café - Idyllic waterfront setting, homemade cakes, specialty teas, coffee & more, 7am – 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 Grand Opening dinner and Live music from 7.30pm 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 3255Dive 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, Pr. Marg. Beach - Sunset at Jack’s Bar, Frankie BossaNova Live 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 – Full Moon Party with DJ Chris from the UK 458 3900/3222Gingerbread Restaurant – Cool Jazz ‘n’ Blues Night! Solo pianist Courtney Williams, live from 7pm VHF 68/458 3800De Bistro - Open daily for breakfast, lunch & dinner, friendly bar, 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 - Bequia’s newest star Amanda Gooding solo with acoustic guitar from 8pm until… VHF 68/458 3463Bamboo Chute Resort, Belmont - “De Real Ting” live from 8pm until… admission free! VHF 68/457 3175Paradise Primary School Moonlit Fundraiser – Old time food, fun and dancing, see ad on page 4
Friendship Rose Classic Schooner - Tobago Cays, reef snorkeling, exploring, US$125 all inc. VHF16/495 0886/9Junior Invitational Tennis Tournament, Lower Bay - 11am–2pm, spectators very welcome!Keegan’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 – With famous ‘swinging chairs’, open for lunch and dinner VHF 68/458 3222Jack's Bar & Restaurant - Sunset at Jack’s with Fashion Show and Live music by Frankie BossaNova from 2pm 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, live Jazz piano - David Maxwell Final Show 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 Kool Strummings 3pm until! Special Sunday lunch menu VHF 68/457 3175Dawn's Creole, Industry - Full Moon Grill Buffet with Country Relatives, Heineken Promotion, Adm. free VHF 68/458 3400Gingerbread Restaurant - Dinner music by “J Gool & de Real Ting” Bequia folk songs, calypso & more VHF 68/458 3800
Daily Calendar of events continued on page 2
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 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
Oasis Art Gallery – New group exhibition, daily thru Friday 10am – 4pm. Also boats! Side street before veg market 497 7670Moskito 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 3555Devil’s Table, Bequia Marina - John Hall, singer and Songwriter from LA performs live 458 3900/3222Whaleboner Bar & Restaurant, Belmont Walkway - Dinner & BBQ from 7pm, “Twilight” live! VHF 68/458 3233Bagatelle at Bequia Beach Hotel - Beach Bar open from 10am till late, try our signature cocktails! VHF 68/458 1600
Friendship Rose Classic Schooner - Tobago Cays, reef snorkeling, exploring, US$125 all inc. 457 3888 /495 0886/9Tantie 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 - Juan Ramos Live on Ambient Trumpet from 4.30pm VHF 68/457 3762Coco’s Place, Ocar - Open daily for lunch & dinner, fresh fish, “Cool Strummings” live, great view VHF 68/458 3463L’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, CD Jazz music 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 - Jazz and Blues Night, Special appearance by Papa Dee of Jamaica 458 3900/3222Sugar Hill, Mount Pleasant – Lobster Special Night with String Music, great location, res. please VHF 68/458 3773Bamboo Chute Resort - Karaoke night! West Indian food incl. rotis, salt fish, bakes & breadfruit VHF 68/457 3175Bagatelle 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
Maranne’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 3255Zee Bar, Friendship Bay Hotel - Ladies Night Poetry Readings & Monologues, appearance by Jon Rekdal, Film Director
TanTie Pearl’s resTauranTDelicious Local Cooking • Cool Breezy Location
Breathtaking Harbour viewsDaily Lobster Special only EC$75
Dinner Specials Weds and Sats - res. essentialYachties: 4 or more and taxi is free!
Happy Hour Tues, Fri, Sun 4.30 - 5.30pmOpen 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. Sunday 28th - Full Moon Night Buffet Dinner with “The Country Relatives”.Reserve for Four-Course-Dinner latest 2 pm same day. Tel: 458 3400
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Tue 2nd
Wed 3rd
Thur 4th
[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
Open All Day, Every Day from 9am for B'fast, Lunch, Dinner - Free WIFIFri 26th - Happy Hour 5:30 - 7:30, 2 for 1 drinks, David Maxwell Jazz piano live at 5.30pm
Sun 28th - Happy Hour 5:30 - 7:30, 2 for 1 drinks, David Maxwell Jazz piano live Final Show Wed 3rd - Happy Hour 5:30 - 7:30 2 for 1 drinks, CD Jazz Music
www.marias-french-terrace.com email: [email protected]
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]
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!Port Elizabeth, Bequia Tel: 457 3482
∑ 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
All new menus!Come try exciting meals
by chef Gabrielle Cormier!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
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
Before you rock, have a delicious dinner with your live music at any one of our restaurants!
Jack’s Bar specializes in a great Al Fresco menu and desserts with our famous Tuesday night BBQ.
Moskito Bar and Grill with the famous ‘swinging chairs’. Perfect for lunch and dinner.
Devil’s Table with food for Pirates and Admirals has anything from Angus Steak to Catch of the Day!
** Reservations recommended for dinners
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
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]
shopping / services …continued on pAge 6
for beautiful Caribbean Gifts
noah’s arkade located atFrangipani Hotel Bequia
Mon - Sat: 9am-5pm (closed for lunch)Sunday: 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
Spring PotteryClosing Down Sale!
Everything Must Go!gallery at L’auberge in hamiltonOpen Monday to Friday 10am – 2pm Or by Appointment Tel: 527 8203
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
Lower Bay tennis Court Junior invitation tennis tournament senior tennis exhibition match
sunday 28th February 11am - 2pm Followed by prize GivinGcome and support the younG tennis players oF bequia and st. vincent! spectators welcome!
PARADISE PRIMARY SCHOOLMoonlight Fundraiser
Remember the good old days of Ring Games, Story Telling and Moonlit Dancing?
Sat Feb 27th - 7pm at the Lower Bay Playing FieldOld time dishes, fungie, qua qua, coco tea & dumplings
Come with an empty belly and a full pocket!
TENNIS COACHINGQualified coach Fabio ‘Bouti’ Gasparotto
Astroturf Court Lower Bay - correct footwear essential! Racquets and balls available
Call 497 7779 to arrange sessions
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
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
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 VISITSHoTel VISITSby appointment
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
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!
To advertise in this publication, contact us by Tuesday of each week!
Tel: (784) 457 3649 [email protected]
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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]
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