NO. 545 Apr 20th Apr 26th
BEQUIA
2012
THIS WEEK
Fri 20th
Mango‘s Beach Bar & Restaurant - Open daily for Lunch & Dinner - right by the beach in Lower Bay 458 3361 Bagatelle@Bequia Beach - We are open daily for breakfast, lunch & dinner right by the sea! VHF 68/458 1600 Papa’s Bar, Ocar – Mon-Fri from 4pm, Sat from 11am, Sun from 5pm, delicious cuisine, sports TV daily! VHF 68/457 3443 Tantie Pearl’s – Lobster Special: 2 courses EC$75, every Fri, Mon, Wed, also regular menu, res. pl VHF 68/457 3160 De Bistro – Daily from 7am B'fast, lunch, dinner, Jerk & BBQ Friday 5pm, Happy Hours daily 5-7pm: Carib 3 for $10 457 3482 Maria’s French Terrace – Song & Guitar - Amanda Gooding Live from 6.30pm, Sunset HH 5pm - 7pm VHF 68/458 3337 L’Auberge, Hamilton - Prix fixe menu only EC$80 or a la carte, live lobster pool VHF 68/457 3555 Devil’s Table, Bequia Marina – Enjoy a fusion of EuroCaribbean cooking plus Flashy & Kyron live! 458 3900 Jack's Bar - Open Monday to Sunday from 11am until… VHF 68/457 3762 Coco’s Place, Ocar - Delicious food, daily Lunch & Dinner, Andy Cruickshank - live keyboard & vocals! VHF 68/458 3463 The Fig Tree - Authentic local cuisine, open 11am until... Waterfront dining, harbour view VHF 68/457 3008 Aqua Café Bar - Aqua Club Night featuring Bequia’s #1 DJ Shotta. Admission free! VHF 68/458 3133
Sat 21st
Tantie Pearl’s – Delicious Caribbean Curry Special, 2 courses only EC$60, from 6.30pm, res. pl! Closed Sundays VHF 68/457 3160 Gingerbread Cafe & Restaurant – Coffee & Cake in the morning, Curries our Dinner Speciality VHF 68/458 3800 Papa’s Bar, Ocar – Saturday Soup of the day special, great view, open air dining on our terrace VHF 68/457 3443 Coco’s Place, Ocar - Great spot, delicious food, daily Lunch & Dinner! Amanda Gooding live! VHF 68/458 3463 Bagatelle@Bequia Beach - Famous Lobster dinner, live music J. Gool and De Real Ting, res. please VHF 68/458 1600 Keegan’s, Lower Bay – Karaoke - Mingle by the beach, BBQ & cold drinks, from 7pm until… VHF 68/458 3530
Sun 22nd
Coco’s Place, Ocar - World Famous West Indian Buffet Lunch only EC$49. Last of the season! VHF 68/458 3463 De Reef, Lower Bay – The place to be on Sunday, great sandwiches & lunches, dinner by res. VHF 68/458 3958 Bagatelle@Bequia Beach - Enjoy Sunday lunch by the beach in Friendship, live stringband music from 12pm VHF 68/458 1600 Papa’s Bar, Ocar – Open from 5pm for sunset cocktails and dinner, sports live TV daily! VHF 68/457 3443 L’Auberge, Hamilton - Live Lobster Pool, lunch & dinner, great harbour view! VHF 68/457 3555
Mon 23rd
Sailing & Speedboat Charters - Private Grenadines charters from speedboats to luxury crewed yachts 457 3888 /495 0886/9 Aqua Café Bar - Local Lunches – Rotis our specialty plus Burgers, Wings, Fish’n’Chips & more… VHF 68/458 3133 The Fig Tree - Authentic local cuisine, open from 11am until... Next to Macs Pizzeria, dinner res please 457 3008 Eileen’s Market@L’Auberge - Open Daily! Fresh prepared Local Fish & much more... See ad page 6 457 3500 L’Auberge, Hamilton - Live Lobster Pool, open for lunch & dinner, a la carte and prix fixe menu! VHF 68/457 3555 Daily Calendar of events continued on page 2
Land and Property for Sale
Friendship House 3 beds, 2 acres US$ 1.825m Bequia Estates lots from $ 6 per sq ft. / US$ 200,000 Call Lucille Cozier: 1 (784) 496 06 54 / 526 2386 or UK Office (44) 203 468 55 92 www.grenadine-escape.com Est. 2000
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BEQUIA THIS WEEK
Tues 24th
Friendship Rose Classic Schooner - Mustique, famous bars, lunch on board, US$140, kids free VHF16/495 0886/9 Tantie Pearl’s – Grilled Jerk Chicken & Fish! 2 Courses EC$65, from 6.30pm, also regular menu, res. pl! VHF 68/457 3160 The Fig Tree - Authentic local cuisine, open daily from 11am, right by the water, dinner res please! VHF 68/457 3008 Coco’s Place, Ocar - Great location, delicious food, daily lunch & dinner, “Cool Strummings” live from 7.30pm VHF 68/458 3463 Jack's Bar - Beach BBQ with “Flashy” live at Princess Margret Beach VHF 68/457 3762
Wed 25th
L’Auberge, Hamilton - Open for lunch & dinner, prix fixe menu only EC$80, great harbour view! De Reef – “Bequia Style Lunch”: Choice of 2 meats fish or chicken, lots of local sides + dessert only EC$40 Papa’s Bar, Ocar – Drink & dine under the stars on our terrace, great view, sports TV daily! Bagatelle@Bequia Beach - Sizzling BBQ Buffet - Caribbean flavours on the beach in Friendship, live music res. pl.
Thur 26th
Friendship Rose Classic Schooner - Tobago Cays, snorkeling, exploring, US$140, kids free! VHF16/495 0886/9 Maranne’s Ice Cream, Gingerbread Cafe - Sundaes, sorbets and yoghurt too! Open daily 10am–5.30pm 458 3041 Tantie Pearl’s – As filmed and featured on Anthony Bourdain’s “No Reservations” VHF 68/457 3160 Frangipani - World-famous Barbecue & Jump-up with the Elite Steel Band - res. essential! VHF 68/458 3255
VHF 68/457 3555 VHF 68/458 3958 VHF 68/457 3443 VHF 68/458 1600
Eating Out
Specials
Fabulous open-air terrace overlooking Admiralty Bay Dine under the stars Sports TV Live! NHL Playoffs
Daily Sunset Happy Hour 5pm - 7pm
Open Daily from 8am until… Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Friday: Song & Guitar - Amanda Gooding from 6.30pm
Mon-Fri 4pm ‘til... Sat 11am ‘til... Sun 5pm ‘til...
Reservations: 457-3443
VHF CH 68
Free WiFi
mac’s pizzeria
Open 11:00am - 10:00pm Situated between Gingerbread and The Fig Tree
Open 7 days a week! Reservations VHF ch 68, tel: 458-3474
NOW OPEN FOR: • Breakfast from 9am • Local Lunches – Rotis our specialty plus Soups, Sandwiches, Fish’n’Chips and more… • FRIDAYS - AQUA CLUB NIGHT: featuring Bequia's #1 DJ SHOTTA Port Elizabeth • free wifi Opposite Fruit Market • Cool Breeze & Great HarboUr Views! aquacafebar@gmail.com • Special FUNCTIONS (PLEASE CALL) Tel: 458-3133
L’Auberge des Grenadines
in HAMILTON • Open for Lunch & Dinner
view Gourmet French Cuisine • Excellent wines ular y Bay c a t c Spe dmiralt ay! of A West C • Live Lobster Pool • Great Harbour View & Tel: 457 3555 • VHF 68 • auberge@caribrestaurant.com • Closed on Thursdays
DE REEf
Bar and Restaurant on the Beach
Wednesdays “Bequia Style Lunch”: Choice of 2 meats fish or chicken, lots of local sides + dessert only EC$40
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OPEN DAILY
Tel: 458 3958
Bagatelle Restaurant Fabulous Beachside Restaurant & Beach Bar
Experience the true Caribbean • Daily Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
New Chefs • New Menu • Weekly Entertainment Check our listings for details on the front page of this issue! info@bequiabeach.com www.bequiabeach.com Res: 458 1600 or 458 3368
Activities / services An elegant 63’ fully crewed sailing yacht. Based in Bequia and available for day trips and overnight charters around the beautiful Grenadine Islands. www.octopus-caribbean.com hello@octopus-caribbean.com Office: (784) 457 3377
Mobile: (784) 432 5201
www.actionbequia.org
richard@actionbequia.org
THE BELMONT WALKWAY RECONSTRUCTION IS UNDERWAY -
BALANCE TOURS
Day Trips to Mustique & Neighbouring Islands with experienced Local Skipper
35ft Cabin Cruiser
Trips to St. Vincent by arrangement
Call: 458 3086 / 495 2617
"A fabulous day out!"
BEQUIA SAILING CLUB 2012 EASTER REGATTA T-Shirts, BAGS, LADIES STRAP TOPS & TANKS For sale at BequiaTourism Office
BUT WE STILL NEED YOUR DONATIONS! Every dollar helps - every dollar is gratefully received. Donations can be left at the Bequia Tourism Office or contact Shavern (497-7194) or Richard (593-7485) For more information visit: www.actionbequia.org/belmontwalkway.php
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www.friendshiprose.com
Dive Bequia “The Best Kept Secret of the Grenadines” Est. 27 years
Taxis/Water Taxis Dollar Vans
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US$80 per person
friendshiprose@mac.com Tel: (784) 457 3888
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 Instructor
cathy@divebequia.com
+1(784) 458 3504
+1(784) 495 9929
Located on Belmont Walkway by the Gingerbread Hotel
GENERAL INFORMATION
call VHF on Channel 68
depart regularly from Port Elizabeth
Bequia Police Station
458 3350 VHF 16 “ZedQS Bequia”
Post Office Mon - Fri: 9.00am-12noon, 1pm-3.00pm Bequia Hospital 458 3294 Saturday closed Cruisers’ Net: VHF on Channel 68 - Daily at 0800 - Current weather & local information Customs & Immigration: Mon - Fri: 8.30am - 6pm (closed 12-1pm), Sat: 8.30am - 12 noon, 3pm - 6pm, Sun: 9am - 12 noon; 3pm - 6pm An 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 Thomas
Bequia: Mondays & Thursdays, 3pm – 6pm Office upstairs Bequia Venture, phone 458-3937 Kingstown, St. Vincent: Tuesdays & Fridays 8am - 2pm Sprott Bros. Plaza, Bay Street, 2nd floor For appointments phone 485-6449 Marc Erdrich/Ruth Boerger massage therapists
12 years on Bequia
every body needs a massage for pain relief
784-430-5763 784-457-5625
and relaxation at your hotel or villa by appointment
Enjoy a couples massage www.massage.vc info@massage.vc
SATI YOGA CLASSES Intermediate - Mon & Thurs 9.30 to 11
Bequia Health Spa At the spa or your location
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Swedish massage, aromatherapy, facial, waxing, manicure or pedicure, pregnancy massage. Come sooth away your stress/pain and relax to our tranquil serine with a highly experienced massage therapist.
Private yoga & fitness sessions available
Beginners, men and women welcome!
For more information please call 1 784 530 6123 Located at Bequia Venture
AA
Yoga mats available, bring your own towel For more info Call: (784) 454-0939
Bequia
Do you need help to control your addiction? Worried about your drinking habits?
Want to stop but don’t know how?
Stamps & postcards, phone cards, newspapers, advice on tours, daytrips, accommodation
For info/transport call Doug 495 2055 or Dave 433 9505
Open daily - located opposite Customs/Revenue building
St. Michael’s Catholic Church
Dinghy Dock
Market Square
Gas Station
Clive Tannis Playing Field Basketball Football
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Market Dock Post Office, Customs & Immigration
Fuel Dock/
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Model Boat Shop
Bay
New Dinghy Dock
Day Charters / Cruise Ship Tenders
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Hospital Pharmacy Almond Tree
Bank Yacht Garbage Containers
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Front Street
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Bequia Tourism Association www.bequiatourism.com Phone: (784) 458 3286 bequiatourism@vincysurf.com
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TOURISM ASSOCIATION www.bequiatourism.com
Visit our Tourism Office!
AA meets at 4.00pm Wednesdays upstairs Bequia District Council & at 5.00pm Tuesdays at the Community Centre, Paget Farm
Bequia Harbour
Tel: 458 3286 Fax: 458 3964
Public Toilets
Dinghy Dock
St. Mary’s Anglican Church (1829)
real estate / Villa Rentals
grenadinevillas@mac.com www.thegrenadinescollection.com
+1 (784) 457 3888 +1 (784) 457 3739 +1 (784) 529 8046 +1 (784) 455 0969
LAND
25,542 sq ft on Spring Estate. Rectangular lot with beautiful view 5 minutes walk from the beach. “Dead-end” road, electricity, US$150,000
Phone: (784) 458 3518
gardenboutique@hotmail.com
‘Bequia this Week’ Online: www.begos.com/thisweek.pdf
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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!
Services / shopping
Nature Zone Lower Bay, Bequia
Organically Grown Herbs & Vegetables Roquette/Arugula, Asian & Mustard Greens Mixed Salads, String Beans & much more…
Harvest Fresh Daily! Ask for Jacqueline Open Mon to Sat 9am - 5pm Tel: 458 3793
Now Eileen’s Market Open! Fresh prepared, ready to eat, 100% organic
Wide Selection of Local Fish
Fresh French Cheeses, Duck Mousse plus Lobster, Conch, Beef, Pork, Ham, Saucisson & much more…
Open daily 9am - 4.30pm • Sun 9am - 12 noon at L’Auberge des Grenadnes, Hamilton, Dinghy Dock! Tel: 457 3500 eileensmarket@yahoo.com • • • •
Landscaping • Irrigation Design & Installation Sales Garden Consultancy & Maintenance Plant Sales • Disease & Pest Control Gardener Training
Over 8 years of experience on Mustique Now operating on Bequia for 4 years EARL TASH, MANAGING DIRECTOR Tel: 533 0899 St. Vincent, P.O. Box 2882 Hopewell Main Road Tel: (784) 570 2882 gardencare@vincysurf.com
The Garden Boutique The shop is full of new, beautiful Clothing. We also have our own high quality Batik. Open 8.30am - 6pm
Tel: 458 3892
Open Mon - Sat 8am - 4pm Sundays closed!
Tel: 458 3625 doris_freshfood@yahoo.com
SHOP & CAFÉ ˙
Downstairs Coco’s Place, Ocar 2 docks nearby!
Come & sit in our café or order take away!
Opp. St. Mary’s Church
MARANNE’S
HOMEMADE ICE CREAM Delicious Gourmet Ice Cream & Fruit Sorbets, Frozen Yogurt, Fresh Natural Yogurt
Sundaes and Splits, Qts and half gal Tubs to take away All Natural Ingredients downstairs at Gingerbread Cafe Tel: 593 7264
Daily
Doris Fresh Food Now located in Back Street! (formerly Le Petit Jardin) Imported meats, cheeses, fresh fruit and vegetables. Fine wines and spirits!
Welcome!
Scheduled Flights to and from Barbados! om ir.c ga v w.s ww
Daily Flights to: Barbados and St. Lucia
Want to fly to Mustique or St. Vincent from Bequia?
Tel: (784) 457 5124
res@svgair.com
Call us for details!
Large selection of Beautiful Furniture We 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
We serve baguettes, salads, delicious smoothies, juices, wine by the glass & ice cold beers.
Call Yvonne: 498 7137 or 458 3288 Call Agneta: 430 5021
Wide selection of frozen meats, frozen fish, seafood, pasta, olive oils, vegetables, fresh frozen berries, fruits & wines.
TOP SOIL For Sale “The Best Quality in Bequia”
Call for orders: 458 3485 - Free delivery to yachts & villas for purchases over EC$200
Open Monday – Friday 9 – 5pm Saturday 9 - 2pm
Located on the left hand side of the well in Spring
• Contact Oslyn Bunyan
Tel: 457 3147 / 528 9891 or 497 3692 bunyana@yahoo.com
Published on Apr 19, 2012
A handy calendar of events, aptly entitled "Bequia This Week", is published in print and on-line for this small Caribbean island every Frida...