Bequia this Week 18 12 2016
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.
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.
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Welcome Visitors - and Season's Greetings!<br />
Christmas and New Year are here once again and <strong>Bequia</strong><br />
is ready to give you the best holiday you ever had! Delicious<br />
special menus, lots of day and night-time activities plus a<br />
wide choice of musical entertainment are all on offer to make<br />
your celebrations truly memorable.<br />
For your last-minute Christmas shopping, most stores will<br />
be open till the end of the day on Christmas Eve - see facing<br />
page for more details. However, <strong>Bequia</strong>'s only bank, the Bank<br />
of SVG, will close at noon on that day (Thursday 24th), and<br />
will be extremely crowded, so be sensible and don't leave it to<br />
the last minute to change money or to make withdrawals!<br />
Christmas Day (Friday 25th) and Boxing Day (Saturday<br />
26th) are Public Holidays, but some grocery stores and<br />
boutiques will be open for at least part of the day on the 26th.<br />
Check out the list opposite for grocery store opening times.<br />
Looking ahead to the 31st, New Year’s Eve (known in<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> as “Old Year’s Night”) and the arrival of the New<br />
Year is celebrated as enthusiastically here as anywhere in<br />
Christmas Church Services<br />
the world. Many restaurants offer special festive dinners,<br />
sometimes with two sittings so you can choose where you<br />
want to be when midnight strikes. Just remember to reserve<br />
early though as places fill up very fast!<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong>’s spectacular New Year's Eve Fireworks display<br />
- made possible only through the generosity of <strong>Bequia</strong> businesses<br />
and private individuals - will burst over the harbour<br />
on the stroke of midnight and will be visible from most<br />
waterfront locations. If you too would like to make a contribution<br />
towards the annual cost of <strong>Bequia</strong>'s fireworks,<br />
donations can be left at the <strong>Bequia</strong> Tourism Office. Even the<br />
smallest contribution will be very much appreciated!<br />
Details of most New Year’s Eve events will be in the<br />
Special New Year Issue of <strong>Bequia</strong> This <strong>Week</strong>, available from<br />
the <strong>Bequia</strong> Tourism Office and other outlets from Thursday<br />
24th December.<br />
So we hope you have a wonderful time in <strong>Bequia</strong>.<br />
You are, quite simply, on the best little island in the world.<br />
Merry Christmas everyone!<br />
St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church, Hamilton<br />
Christmas Eve Carol Service & Mass 6.30pm<br />
Christmas Day Mass<br />
8.00am<br />
New Year's Eve Mass<br />
10.00pm<br />
New Year's Day Mass<br />
8.00am<br />
Holy Cross Anglican Church<br />
Paget Farm<br />
Christmas Day 8.00am<br />
New Year's Day 8.00am<br />
St. Mary’s Anglican Church<br />
Port Elizabeth<br />
Christmas Eve 10.30pm<br />
New Year's Eve 10.00pm<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> Tourism Association Office Holiday Opening Hours<br />
The air-conditioned <strong>Bequia</strong> Tourism Association Office<br />
is normally open seven days a week. Tourism Reps Vernamay<br />
Ollivierre and Sayie Ollivierre are there to assist<br />
you with general information about what to do and see in<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong>, places to stay, taxis, ferry times and much more -<br />
and of course your latest issue of <strong>Bequia</strong> This <strong>Week</strong>!<br />
Stamps, postcards, bottled water, courtesy flags,<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> Music Fest <strong>2016</strong> T-shirts are also on sale.<br />
Opening hours:<br />
Customs & Immigration<br />
Christmas Eve (Thursday 24th Dec): 8.30am - 6pm<br />
Christmas Day (Friday 25th Dec): CLOSED<br />
Boxing Day (Saturday 26th Dec): 9am - <strong>12</strong> noon<br />
Sunday 27th to Wed 30th Dec: NORMAL HOURS<br />
New Year's Eve (Thursday 31st Dec): 8.30am - 6pm<br />
New Year's Day (Friday 1st Jan) 9am - <strong>12</strong> noon<br />
The Revenue Office will be open normal Sunday hours for clearing in and out on Christmas Day, Boxing Day,<br />
and New Year’s Day. Overtime fees may be charged. For inquiries call 458 3211.<br />
Holiday Bank Opening Times<br />
Please note that on Thursday 24th & Thursday 31st<br />
December, the Bank of SVG (Back Street opposite<br />
pharmacy) will close at noon. You are advised not to<br />
leave your banking till the last minute!<br />
The ATM at BoSVG should be in operation throughout<br />
the holiday period, although supply cannot be<br />
guaranteed. You have been warned!!<br />
Holiday Ferry Times<br />
No Ferries will be running to or from St. Vincent<br />
on Christmas Day (Friday 25th December).<br />
The <strong>Bequia</strong> Express & Admiral ferries will both be running<br />
their normal Sunday schedules on Saturday 26th<br />
(Boxing Day), and New Year's Day. Please re-confirm<br />
with the ferry companies directly if ferry times are<br />
critical to your onward journey.<br />
Admiral - 458 3348 <strong>Bequia</strong> Express - 457 3539
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