Bequia this Week 24 March 2017
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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NO. 762<br />
<strong>March</strong> <strong>24</strong>th -<br />
<strong>March</strong> 30th<br />
BEQUIA<br />
<strong>2017</strong><br />
THIS WEEK<br />
Fri <strong>24</strong>th<br />
Sat 25th<br />
Sun 26th<br />
Mon 27th<br />
Octopus Yacht - Sail with us to beautiful Tobago Cays. Swim with turtles, snorkel colorful reefs US$ 150pp all incl. 432 5201<br />
Papa’s, Ocar – Open daily Mon to Sat from 11am until…, Sunday 5pm until… see ad page 2 VHF 68/457 3443<br />
Dawn’s Cafe, Lower Bay - Daily from 8am for breakfast & lunch. Dinner by reservation - please call 492 6508<br />
Dream Views Restaurant@The Old Fort - Lunch & Candlelight Dinner, early reservations recommended 458 3440/432 8055<br />
De Reef, Lower Bay - TGIF happy hours from 4-6pm! 2 for 1 on rum mix + Hairoun $5 458 3958<br />
Coco‘s Place, Ocar - Daily lunch & dinner, live music by “Silk Trio” tonight! Reserve please. VHF 68/458 3463<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> Plantation Hotel - Beachside BBQ & Party with live music from 7pm until 534 9444/9333<br />
Keegan‘s Beachside, Lower Bay - ‘Fun Friday’ 3-hour Happy Hour 5.30-8.30pm Vodka, Rum, Hairoun EC$5 458 3530<br />
Jack's Bar@Princess Margaret Beach - Great daily specials with Sunset Special deals, 5.30-7pm VHF 68/458 3809<br />
The Fig Tree, Belmont Walkway - Famous Fish Friday from 6.30pm, Happy Hour from 6pm, live music VHF 68/457 3008<br />
Fernando‘s Hideaway, Lower Bay - Delicious local cuisine, open Mon - Sat for dinner by reservation only! 458 3758<br />
Bagatelle@<strong>Bequia</strong> Beach - Live Country Music string band starts @ 7pm - Please Reserve 458 1600<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> Plantation Hotel - We are closed Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th for a Private Function 534 9444/9333<br />
Gingerbread Café – Espresso, cakes, full b'fast, lunch, daily till 6pm serving selection of wines, beer & rum punch 458 3800<br />
Mac’s Pizza - Saturday Sundowner with Steel Pan music, food & drink specials at Mac‘s. Starts 5.30pm 458 3474<br />
Bagatelle@<strong>Bequia</strong> Beach - Fresh Lobster Buffet Dinner with Live Music, starts at 7pm. Please reserve 458 1600<br />
Papa’s, Ocar – Saturday Night Dinner Special, music with “Papa‘s String Boys”, 7.30pm 457 3443<br />
Sugar Reef Cafe, Crescent Beach - Saturday Date Night, romantic 3-course Dinner for EC$79, res. pl. 458 3400<br />
The Fig Tree, Belmont Walkway - Live music tonight! Open daily for b'fast, lunch & dinner from 8am VHF 68/457 3008<br />
Old Fort Estate - Visit the only fully restored Historic Plantation! Tickets US$12, incl. drink & use of Estate 485 8888<br />
The Fig Tree - Creole Breakfast + Pan Music. Evening Dinner Dance with Kyron & Clear Eyes 7pm VHF 68/457 3008<br />
De Reef, Lower Bay - Delicious Lunch + Sunday Music lime, Live Music from 2pm 458 3958<br />
Black Pearl@Gingerbread - Waterfront Dining with the theatrical J. Gool & de Real T‘ing 7-10pm VHF 68/456 9868<br />
Frangipani - Sunset cocktail hour 5-7pm, “Bliss” on pan, fabulous cocktails, free popcorn! VHF 68/458 3255<br />
Jack's Bar@Princess Margaret Beach - Sundowners with a view! Great Sunset Specials 4pm-7.30pm VHF 68/458 3809<br />
Friendship Rose Classic Schooner - Mustique, famous bars, lunch on board, US$140, kids free 457 3888/495 0886/9<br />
Grenadine Island Villas - For Rentals & Sales pop in and chat to the team at our new Gingerbread offices 457 3888<br />
Sugar Reef Cafe - Lazy Monday with jazz lounge tunes by DJ Tiller Girl and happy hours from 4pm until... 458 3400<br />
Bagatelle@<strong>Bequia</strong> Beach - Caribbean Evening; Dinner + live music starts @ 7pm. Please reserve 458 1600<br />
Keegan‘s Beachside, Lower Bay - ‘Duchy Mondays’ Caribbean one pot special weekly, EC$25. Live Music VHF 68/458 3530<br />
Black Pearl@Gingerbread - “Burgers and Buckets” Night! Live music with Socony @ 7pm VHF 68/456 9868<br />
Fernando‘s Hideaway, Lower Bay - Special prix-fixe 3-course dinner, lamb, red snapper, only EC$65, res. 458 3758<br />
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<strong>Bequia</strong> <strong>this</strong> <strong>Week</strong> on-line magazine flip version: www.begos.com<br />
Tel: (784) 457 3649<br />
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Yacht Garbage Disposal<br />
Ashore, there is only one place to dispose of yacht garbage – the skips located off the Fish Market Jetty<br />
next to the Vegetable Market. These are reserved exclusively for yachties’ use.<br />
Alternatively, yacht garbage may be delivered “at sea” to Daffodil Marine or other reliable water taxis;<br />
charge usually $3.00 to $5.00 per bag. Dumping in unauthorized places is a prosecutable offence.<br />
Help keep <strong>Bequia</strong> Clean and Green!
Tues 28th<br />
Wed 29th<br />
Thurs 30th<br />
Octopus Yacht - Sail with us to beautiful Tobago Cays. Swim with turtles, snorkel colorful reefs US$ 150pp all incl. 432 5201<br />
Friendship Rose Classic Schooner - Tobago Cays, snorkeling, exploring, US$170, kids free! 457 3888/495 0886/9<br />
Tantie Pearl’s - Pearl‘s Traditional 3-course Buffet Dinner, EC$80, please reserve by 3pm! VHF 68/457 3160<br />
Papa’s, Ocar - Music Party tonight with Papa‘s String Boys live from 7.30pm until… terrace dining 457 3443<br />
Jack's Bar - Jammin’ Tuesday at Jack’s! Delicious BBQ buffet - live music by Kyron & Clear Eyes @ 7pm VHF 68/458 3809<br />
Keegan‘s Beachside- Quiz Night! First Prize EC$200. Bring a team/join a table. 7pm, see ad p. 2 VHF 68/458 3530<br />
Octopus Yacht - Sail with us to the exclusive island of Mustique. US$ 140pp all inclusive 432 5201<br />
Sailing & Speedboat Charters - Private Grenadines charters from speedboats to luxury crewed yachts 457 3888/495 0886/9<br />
Real Grenadines Investment Consultation - 38 years’ experience in the Grenadines. Call Port Elizabeth Office 485 8888<br />
Coco‘s Place - Andy Cruickshank live for Curry Night! Choose from five curries, reserve please VHF 68/ 458 3463<br />
Bagatelle@<strong>Bequia</strong> Beach - Beach BBQ Buffet Dinner with live music @ 7 pm. Please reserve 458 1600<br />
Keegan‘s Beachside, Lower Bay - Movie Night under the Stars: “Lion” VHF 68/458 3530<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> Plantation Hotel - Enjoy our Plantation BBQ from 6pm + Live Music 534 9444/9333<br />
Sugar Hill Bar & Restaurant - Lobster Night with live String Music, great food - great location VHF 68 458 3773<br />
Atelier Claude Victorine, Lower Bay - Paintings on silk, visit my studio - open today 10am - 4pm 458 3150<br />
Maranne’s Ice Cream, Gingerbread Café - Open 10am - 5.30pm 593 7264<br />
Papa’s, Ocar - Lobster Dinner for 2 only EC$180, including bottle of house wine 457 3443<br />
Jack's Bar - Say “I love Fried Chicken” to our staff & get Hairouns @ $5, house wine @ $12, 5.30-7pm daily VHF 68/458 3809<br />
Tantie Pearl’s – Grilled Jerk Special - Fish or Chicken, EC$70, great harbour sunset view, early res. please! VHF 68/457 3160<br />
Frangipani - World-famous Barbecue & Jump-up with the Elite Steel Band - res. essential! VHF 68/458 3255<br />
SUNSET SPECIALS<br />
at Jack’s Beach Bar Daily 5.30 to 7pm<br />
Join us for a Sundowner on Princess Margaret Beach!<br />
Monday - Margaritas @ $15<br />
Tuesday - Jammin’ BBQ + Kyron live<br />
Wed - Dark & Stormy @ $12<br />
Friday - Rum Punch @ $10<br />
Saturday - Sparrow @ $6<br />
Thurs - Gin Tonic @ $12<br />
Sunday - Tequila Sunrise @ $12<br />
Book directly on www.jacksbeachbar.com<br />
or call +1 (784) 458-3809 for reservations Open daily from 11am<br />
mac’s pizza & Kitchen<br />
Open daily 11am-10pm A <strong>Bequia</strong> tradition since 1978<br />
New Bayside Bar & Patio - Wifi & charging stations<br />
World-famous Pizza + expanded Kitchen Menu<br />
Tapas - Smoothies - Espresso<br />
Located on the Belmont Walkway, just past Dive Adventure<br />
Take-away & Reservations: (784) 458-3474<br />
Fabulous open-air terrace<br />
overlooking Admiralty Bay<br />
Follow the blue streak of lightS<br />
on our roof to find us!<br />
Kitchen always open till 10pm!<br />
Mon - Sat from 11am … Sun 5pm until…<br />
Fancy a late bite to eat?<br />
Papa's late, late kitchen is open between<br />
10pm & midnight - special menu!<br />
Join us at Papa's Music Nights!<br />
Saturday: Enjoy music by Papa’s String Boys<br />
Tuesday: Dance & dine with Papa’s String Boys<br />
Thursday: Lobster Dinner for Two - only EC$180<br />
- includes bottle of house wine<br />
PAPA’S DAILY DRINKS SPECIALS<br />
Monday to Friday: 11am - 6pm - All Day Lime!<br />
Saturdays: 11am - 6pm - Lazy Saturday Sundays: 5 - 6pm - After Beach<br />
Rum/Vodka/Gin + mixer $8 • Rum Punch $8 • Hairoun/Stag/Carib $6<br />
Eating Out<br />
Quiz Night<br />
First Prize EC$200 Bar Credit<br />
Bring a team or join a table - Free Entry<br />
Tues 28th <strong>March</strong> 7pm for 7.30pm start<br />
Open every day for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Drinks<br />
Free Keegan’s Beachside, Lower Bay<br />
WiFi Hotel, Apartments, Cottages & Restaurant<br />
Scenic lunch with fresh Atlantic breeze<br />
Romantic and savory candlelight dinner<br />
Open daily for lunch & dinner<br />
Crescent Beach, on the way to the Turtle Sanctuary<br />
Guests say:<br />
…“Fabulous restaurant property; the fresh and home-made lunches<br />
and cocktails are gorgeous!”<br />
…“Every aspect of interior design to complement the natural beauty of<br />
the exterior is quite stunning.”<br />
Lazy Monday - Let the week begin at Sugar Reef!<br />
Afternoon jazz lounge tunes by Dj Tiller Girl<br />
Happy hours and bar snacks from 4 pm until...<br />
Saturday Date Night<br />
Romantic 3-course dinner for EC$79<br />
+1 784 458 3400<br />
info@sugarreefbequia.com<br />
Gingerbread Hotel<br />
OPEN every day, 12 months a year<br />
waterfront suites - check our rates<br />
breakfast & lunch at the café<br />
Res: 457-3443 / 455 5463 VHF CH 68 Free WiFi 784 458 3800 ginger@vincysurf.com
Art Lessons & Painting Sessions<br />
at Sugar Reef Cafe, Crescent Beach<br />
Led by Julie Lea<br />
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10.30am - 12.30pm & 2.30 - 4.30pm<br />
Materials provided, or bring your own - beginners encouraged!<br />
Please call (784) 455 4677 for information and sign up<br />
activities<br />
Dive <strong>Bequia</strong><br />
• Beginners PADI Discover Scuba courses<br />
• Snorkeling equipment for sale and hire.<br />
Expert advice on fitting<br />
• Daily dive and snorkel trips<br />
• Private PADI instruction available on request<br />
Telephone Cathy on 458 3504 / 495 9929 or visit us next to Gingerbread<br />
www.divebequia.com cathy@divebequia.com<br />
DAY SAILS OR<br />
OVERNIGHT TRIPS<br />
Highly experienced <strong>Bequia</strong> Skipper<br />
Reasonable rates - great fun day out!<br />
Call Hervin 1 (784) 492 3098 or email:<br />
charter@islandtimebequia.com www.islandtimebequia.com<br />
Yacht Cruises<br />
Sail with us<br />
Tobago Cays Tuesday & Friday US$ 150 pp<br />
Mustique Wednesday US$ 140 pp<br />
All cruises are fully inclusive<br />
www.octopus-caribbean.com<br />
hello@octopus-caribbean.com<br />
001 (784) 432 5201<br />
NEW IN BEQUIA<br />
WIND AND SEA DAY TOURS<br />
Come discover the beautiful islands of the Grenadines<br />
on board Sunspirit, our spacious 62ft catamaran<br />
PRIVATE DAY CHARTERS<br />
TO THE Beautiful GRENADINES<br />
OR fabulous MUSTIQUE!<br />
For more details or to book<br />
please contact Jade Sailly<br />
cell 434 6704 or office 458 8678<br />
www.friendshiprose.com<br />
New Office at Gingerbread<br />
friendshiprose@mac.com<br />
Tel: (784) 457 3888<br />
Taxis/Water Taxis call VHF on Channel 68<br />
Dollar Vans depart regularly from Port Elizabeth<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> Hospital 457 3328<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> Doctor 454 3514<br />
Imperial Pharmacy 458 3373, after hours 458 3025<br />
GENERAL INFORMATION<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> Police Station 458 3350<br />
VHF 16 “ZedQS <strong>Bequia</strong>”<br />
Coastguard 457 4578<br />
VHF 16 “Juliet8Bravo”<br />
Post Office Mon - Fri: 9.00am-12noon, 1pm-3.00pm<br />
Saturday closed<br />
Customs & Immigration: Mon - Fri: 8.30am - 6pm (closed 12-1pm), Sat: 8.30am - 12 noon, 3pm - 6pm, Sun: 9am - 12 noon; 3pm - 6pm<br />
Overtime fees may be charged - Clearing in and out outside office hours and on Public Holidays is normally possible by arrangement.
Dr. Gregory Thomas<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong>: Mondays & Thursdays, 3pm – 6pm<br />
Office upstairs <strong>Bequia</strong> Venture, phone 458-3937<br />
Health / Fitness<br />
Improve your skin - look fantastic and<br />
feel incredible! We invite you to relax<br />
& rejuvenate your body, mind, and spirit<br />
at our warm, inviting spa.<br />
Choose from our extensive range of<br />
services including Massages,<br />
Reflexology, Facials, Body Treatments, Manicure and Pedicure.<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent: Tuesdays & Fridays 8am - 2pm<br />
Kenmars Mall, Halifax Street, ground floor<br />
For appointments phone 485-6449 Location: <strong>Bequia</strong> Marina Tel: 1-784-533-4005<br />
sati YOGA Studio<br />
The precision of Iyengar alignment,<br />
the flow of Vinyasa and the essence of Sivananda<br />
Intermediate: Mon & Thurs 9am - Pavilion, opp. Keegan’s<br />
Restorative Yoga: Wed 9am - Pavilion, opp. Keegan’s<br />
Moderate Level: Mon & Wed 4pm - Pavilion, opp. Keegan’s<br />
Mild Level: Tues & Fri 9am - Pavilion, opp. Keegan’s<br />
PRIVATE SESSIONS available • Yoga mats available. Bring your own towel<br />
phealey<strong>24</strong>7@gmail.com Call 784-455-4565<br />
Relax & Unwind @ The Spa<br />
Full Body Treatments<br />
Aromatherapy Massages<br />
Hot Stone Massages<br />
Facial Treatments<br />
Manicure/Pedicure<br />
- & much more!<br />
Nestled within the stunning<br />
gardens of <strong>Bequia</strong> Beach Hotel,<br />
only metres away from the golden<br />
sands of Friendship Beach,<br />
our Spa is the perfect spot from which<br />
to experience a relaxing massage or<br />
whatever other treatment you wish...<br />
Appointments available Mon - Sat 10AM - 3PM<br />
Call +1 784 458 1600 / reservations@bequiabeach.com<br />
www.bequiabeach.com<br />
AA<br />
Worried about<br />
your drinking habits?<br />
Want to stop but don’t know how?<br />
For info call Doug 495 2055<br />
Maps & Information<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong><br />
Harbour<br />
The Wheres<br />
& Whats<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> Tourism<br />
Association<br />
www.bequiatourism.com<br />
Phone: (784) 458 3286<br />
bequiatourism@vincysurf.com<br />
Dinghy<br />
Dock<br />
$<br />
T<br />
Day Charters /<br />
Cruise Ship Tenders<br />
Bank<br />
St. Michael’s Catholic Church<br />
Fuel Dock/<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> Marina<br />
Market Dock<br />
Admiralty Bay<br />
Model Boat Shop<br />
Yacht Garbage<br />
Containers<br />
Public Toilets<br />
Post Office, Customs<br />
& Immigration<br />
Tourism Association Office<br />
Main Ferry Dock<br />
Market Square<br />
New Dinghy Dock<br />
Port Elizabeth<br />
T<br />
Gas Station<br />
Front Street<br />
Dinghy Dock St. Mary’s Anglican Church (1829)<br />
Back Street<br />
Almond Tree<br />
Clive Tannis Playing Field<br />
Basketball<br />
Football<br />
$<br />
Hospital<br />
Pharmacy
BEQUIA<br />
North<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> Boat Museum<br />
Tel: 458 3286 Fax: 458 3964<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong>TOURISM ASSOCIATION<br />
www.bequiatourism.com<br />
Visit our Tourism Office!<br />
Stamps & postcards, newspapers, flags<br />
advice on tours, daytrips, accommodation<br />
Open daily - located opposite Customs/Revenue building<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> <strong>this</strong> <strong>Week</strong> is on-line at:<br />
www.begos.com
shopping / Services / Miscellaneous<br />
Doris Fresh Food<br />
Located in Back Street! (formerly Le Petit Jardin)<br />
Imported meats, cheeses, fresh fruit and vegetables.<br />
Fine wines and spirits!<br />
Open Mon - Sat 8am - 5pm<br />
Sundays: 8.30am - 11.30am<br />
Tel: 458 3625 doris_freshfood@yahoo.com<br />
• PRINTING<br />
• PHOTOCOPYING<br />
• GRAPHIC DESIGN<br />
• STATIONERY<br />
One Woman’s Island<br />
a BEQUIA PERSPECTIVES novel<br />
To Purchase eBook:<br />
http://tinyurl.com/zwg6vaa<br />
• RUBBER STAMPS<br />
• COLOUR COPY SERVICE<br />
• DIGITAL FULL COLOUR PRINTING<br />
• FLYERS<br />
Kingstown, (St. Vincent) Ltd, Bay Street,<br />
Phone: (784) 456-2217 • Fax: (784) 457-2996<br />
e-mail: quikprint@vincysurf.com<br />
The First Five Years<br />
www.actionbequia.org<br />
real estate<br />
Beautiful Waterfront<br />
Restaurant & Bar<br />
For rent in <strong>Bequia</strong> EC$4500 per month<br />
plus water and electricity<br />
Contact: 532-9871 or 533-1320<br />
MARANNE’S<br />
HOMEMADE ICE CREAM<br />
Delicious Gourmet Ice Cream<br />
&<br />
Fruit Sorbets, Frozen Yogurt, Fresh Natural Yogurt<br />
Sundaes and Splits, Qts and half gal Tubs to take away<br />
All Natural Ingredients<br />
downstairs at Gingerbread Cafe Tel: 593 7264<br />
FINAL CLOSING SALE<br />
Everything must go!<br />
Super Low Prices<br />
on Rattan & Wicker Furniture<br />
- Up to 60% REDUCTION -<br />
Last chance to buy beautiful Day Beds,<br />
Rocking Chairs, Tables, Baskets & more<br />
Upstairs behind St. Mary’s Church (enter by Bookshop)<br />
Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm or by appointment<br />
Call Agneta: 430-5021 or 430-5416 or 458-3892<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> <strong>this</strong> <strong>Week</strong><br />
is available on-line at:<br />
www.begos.com<br />
Produced and published by Outhouse Graphics Inc © <strong>2017</strong><br />
For advertising space and rate details contact outhouse@vincysurf.com or call: 457 3649<br />
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