Bequia this Week - 22 June 2018
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. 820<br />
<strong>June</strong> <strong>22</strong>nd -<br />
<strong>June</strong> 28th<br />
BEQUIA<br />
<strong>2018</strong><br />
THIS WEEK<br />
Fri <strong>22</strong>nd<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> Carnival <strong>June</strong> <strong>22</strong>nd to 25th - Miss <strong>Bequia</strong> Beauty Pageant tonight! See ad p. 3 for all event dates & details!<br />
Octopus Yacht - Sail to beautiful Tobago Cays on Fridays & Tuesdays, Mustique on Weds, all incl. Day Trip, see ad 432 5201<br />
Dawn’s Cafe, Lower Bay - Open from 8am for delicious breakfast & lunch. Dinner by res. Closed Weds. 492 6508<br />
Papa’s, Ocar – World Cup Opening Times: Fri/Sat/Sun from 8am; Mon to Thurs from 10am, see ad! VHF 68/457 3443<br />
Coco‘s Place, Ocar - Daily lunch & dinner, live music by “Silk Trio” tonight! Reserve please VHF 68/458 3463<br />
Keegan‘s Beachside, Lower Bay - ‘Fun Friday’ 3-hour Happy Hour 5.30-8.30pm Vodka, Rum, Hairoun EC$5 458 3530<br />
Sat 23rd<br />
Papa’s, Ocar – Soccer starts 8am, serving breakfast & lunch. Evening dinner music with “Papa‘s String Boys” 457 3443<br />
Jack's Bar, Princess Margaret Beach - Jack Sparrow Day… Sparrow on special all day for only EC$5 458 3809<br />
Mac’s Pizza - Bob & Mikey on guitar and keyboard - R&B, Blues… Drink Specials, Sunset, Friends, Good Times! 458 3474<br />
Bagatelle Restaurant - Seafood Fest with live entertainment from 6.30pm, reservations essential! 458 1600<br />
Sugar Reef Cafe at The French House - Saturday Date Night! Romantic 3-course Dinner EC$79, res. pl. 458 3400<br />
Keegan‘s Beachside, Lower Bay - Barbecue: The Cook Out with the In Crowd, from 6pm VHF 68/458 3530<br />
Sun 24th<br />
De Reef, Lower Bay - Delicious Lunches + Sunday lime, Rum Specials! Dinner by reservation! 458 3958<br />
Jack's Bar, Princess Margaret Beach - Sunday Sundowner with DJ music from 4pm-8pm, with Drink Specials 458 3809<br />
Mon 25th<br />
The Spa@<strong>Bequia</strong> Beach - Check our <strong>June</strong> Spa Specials! Packages start from just US$50 - call for details... 458 1600<br />
Gingerbread Café – Closed for the month of <strong>June</strong>! Re-opening Wednesday, <strong>June</strong> 27th 458 3800<br />
Fernando‘s Hideaway, Lower Bay - Special prix-fixe 3-course Dinner, lamb, red snapper, only EC$65, res. 458 3758<br />
Tues 26th<br />
Wed 27th<br />
Thurs 28th<br />
Papa’s, Ocar - Soccer starts 10am - open for lunch. Evening Reggae Party with “Rockstone”, see ad 457 3443<br />
Sugar Reef Cafe at The French House - Fresh & locally inspired food & drinks Happy Hour daily 4-6pm, see ad 458 3400<br />
Jack‘s Bar - Jammin‘ Tuesday BBQ with live music by <strong>Bequia</strong>'s finest musicians! Res. required! 458 3809<br />
Maranne’s Ice Cream, Gingerbread Café - Homemade in <strong>Bequia</strong>! Open daily 10am - 5.30pm, closed Suns. 593 7264<br />
Fernando‘s Hideaway - Nando‘s delicious local cuisine, open daily for dinner by res. only! Closed Sundays 458 3758<br />
Sailing & Speedboat Charters - Private Grenadines charters from speedboats to luxury crewed yachts 457 3888/495 0886/9<br />
Papa’s, Ocar - Soccer starts 10am - open for lunch. Thursday Night Dance Party with “Infinity”! See ad 457 3443<br />
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!<br />
Produced and published by Outhouse Graphics Inc © <strong>2018</strong><br />
For advertising space and rate details contact outhouse@vincysurf.com or call: 457 3649<br />
Printed by Quik-Print (St. Vincent) Ltd
mac’s pizza & Kitchen<br />
Kitchen open 11am – 9pm, Bar open till 10pm<br />
New Bayside Bar & Patio - Wifi & charging stations<br />
World-famous Pizza + expanded Kitchen Menu<br />
Enjoy the sunset on our new stone deck!<br />
Located on the Belmont Walkway, just past Dive Adventure<br />
Closed Wednesdays Take-away & Reservations: (784) 458-3474<br />
SUGAR REEF CAFE<br />
NOW OPERATING AT THE FRENCH HOUSE<br />
Breathtaking views from a unique <strong>Bequia</strong> location<br />
Fresh, healthy, locally inspired drinks and food!<br />
Open daily for coffee, drinks, lunch & dinner<br />
from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.<br />
Saturday Date Night<br />
Romantic 3-course dinner for EC$79<br />
Happy Hour daily from 4-6 pm<br />
Hairoun/Carib for EC$5<br />
Rum Punch, Vodka/Gin/Rum mix for EC$10<br />
+1 784 458 3400<br />
info@sugarreefbequia.com<br />
Eating Out<br />
The best place, on the best beach, on the best island<br />
Keegan’s Beachside, Lower Bay<br />
Eat. Drink. Stay.<br />
Open every day for breakfast,<br />
Free<br />
WiFi<br />
Fabulous Sunset & Harbour<br />
views from our unique<br />
360 degree Roof Terrace!<br />
Kitchen always open till 10pm!<br />
SATURDAY JUNE 23 at 2pm:<br />
GERMANY v. SWEDEN<br />
(Special sausage, meatball plate & a beer!)<br />
Join us at Papa's Music Nights!<br />
Saturdays: Evening dinner music by Papa’s String Boys<br />
Tuesdays: Reggae party with the group “Rockstone”<br />
Thursdays: Dance Party with “Infinity” live!<br />
PAPA’S DAILY DRINKS SPECIALS<br />
Monday to Friday: 4pm - 6pm - After Work 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 />
Res: 457-3443 / 455 5463 VHF CH 68 Free WiFi<br />
lunch, dinner and drinks from 8am till late<br />
(784) 458 3530 www.keegansbequia.org<br />
SUNSET SPECIALS at Jack’s Beach Bar<br />
Happy Hour Daily - 5.30 to 6.30 pm<br />
Rum Punch, Hairoun,<br />
Margaritas & more!<br />
Fabulous beach location with<br />
convenient Dinghy Dock<br />
Book directly on www.jacksbeachbar.com<br />
or call +1 (784) 458-3809 for reservations Open daily from 11am<br />
Tantie Pearl’s Restaurant<br />
Delicious Local Cooking • Cool Breezy Location<br />
Breathtaking harbour views from our open terrace<br />
Open daily for Lunch and Dinner<br />
Free Taxi to & from Port Elizabeth<br />
for parties of 4 or more!<br />
Tel: 457 3160 or 527 1628 VHF Ch 68<br />
garfield@tantiepearl.com www.tantiepearl.com<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> <strong>this</strong> <strong>Week</strong> is<br />
on-line at:<br />
www.begos.com<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 CLOSED ON SUNDAYS<br />
downstairs at Gingerbread Cafe Tel: 593 7264<br />
- -<br />
Bagatelle Restaurant & Bar<br />
B'fast: 7:30am-10am • Lunch: 12.30-3pm • Dinner: 6:30pm until…<br />
Check our new Dinner Menu at Bagatelle! Must reserve<br />
Enjoy our SATURDAY Music NIGHT!<br />
Delicious Seafood Fest Dinner<br />
with live entertainment from 6.30pm<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> Beach Hotel Spa<br />
Don't miss our Month of <strong>June</strong> Spa Specials!<br />
Choose one or more of three fabulous packages -<br />
starting from just US$50.00!<br />
Gift Vouchers available Booking essential 458-1600<br />
Reservations 458-1600 info@bequiabeach.com<br />
www.bequiabeachhotel.com
activities<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> Carnival <strong>2018</strong> in cooporation with<br />
The Carnival Development Corporation<br />
1784 53<strong>22</strong>559 / 1784 5304725 / 1784 4324838<br />
bequiacarnivalcommittee@gmail.com<br />
@bequiacarnival <strong>Bequia</strong> Carnival<br />
Sail with us<br />
FRI JUNE <strong>22</strong>: 7PM - Miss <strong>Bequia</strong> <strong>2018</strong> Beauty Pageant<br />
- empowering young women, Clive Tannis Hard Court<br />
SAT JUNE 23: 2PM - Kiddies Carnival, Port Elizabeth<br />
9PM - Drenched, Wet Fete - Clive Tannis Hard Court<br />
SUN JUNE 24:10AM to 5PM - Carnival Sunday Beach Party at Jack’s<br />
- Fabulous All Day Drinks & Food Specials<br />
- Dress Code: Beach Couture<br />
MON JUNE 25: 12:01AM - J’Ouvert at Rush Hour Bar followed by<br />
Truck on the Road<br />
2PM - Monday Street Jam - Come join the fun!<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> Hospital (24 hrs) 458 3294<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> Clinic<br />
(Doctor’s Office Dr. Mars)<br />
457 3328<br />
455 3294<br />
Dr. Chevailler 457 35<strong>22</strong> / 529 04<strong>22</strong> / 458 8829 (H)<br />
Tobago Cays<br />
Tuesday & Friday<br />
US$ 160 pp<br />
GENERAL INFORMATION<br />
Yacht Cruises<br />
Mustique<br />
Wednesday<br />
US$ 140 pp<br />
All cruises are fully inclusive<br />
www.octopus-caribbean.com hello@octopus-caribbean.com<br />
001 (784) 432 5201<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<br />
Mon - Fri: 9am-12 noon, 1pm-3pm<br />
Imperial Pharmacy 458 3373, after hours 458 3025 Cruisers’ Net: VHF 68 Mon-Sat 8am Weather & Local Info<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.<br />
Dr. Gregory Thomas<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong>: Mondays & Thursdays, 3pm – 6pm<br />
Office upstairs <strong>Bequia</strong> Venture, phone 458-3937<br />
Kingstown, St. Vincent: Tuesdays & Fridays 8am - 2pm<br />
Kenmars Mall, Halifax Street, ground floor<br />
For appointments phone 485-6449<br />
Services / accommodation / Shopping<br />
Overnighting in St. Vincent?<br />
Stay in beautiful Buccament Valley<br />
Ideal for Vermont Nature Trail & Leeward side<br />
US$65 per night in private apartment with aircon<br />
Ferry pickup can be arranged<br />
Call Sheena (1) 784 456 0995 For more details see website:<br />
www.begos.com/escape-stvincent<br />
BAYSIDE ACCOMMODATION THAT IS AFFORDABLE,<br />
BEAUTIFUL & COMFORTABLE<br />
The Village Apartments<br />
FULLY FURNISHED SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION<br />
BEQUIA SUMMER <strong>2018</strong>:<br />
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION PACKAGE RATES!!<br />
Email: tvabqsvg@vincysurf.com Tel: + 1 (784) 458 3883<br />
http://villageapartments.bequia.net<br />
Health<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 />
or Dave 433 9505<br />
Phone: 784 527 3082<br />
784 492 9983<br />
E-mail:<br />
lacservices@lacsvg.com<br />
LAC Services Grocery Shopping / Personal Pick-up & Delivery<br />
Argyle International Airport Direct Shuttle<br />
(starting from EC$30 on scheduled shuttle times)<br />
Download LAC Services App (Google App Store)<br />
We at LAC Services can save you a trip to the mainland and $$$$!<br />
It’s affordable and convenient - give us a call!<br />
Gingerbread Hotel<br />
OPEN every day, 12 months a year<br />
Waterfront Suites - check our rates<br />
784 458 3800 ginger@vincysurf.com
shopping / Miscellaneous / Services<br />
The First Five Years<br />
www.actionbequia.org<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 />
Tel: 458 3625<br />
Closed on Sundays<br />
doris_freshfood@yahoo.com<br />
FOOD<br />
ART<br />
French homemade cooking Doc’s Marine Art Gallery<br />
Virginie’s Gourmet Catering<br />
Freshly Cooked to order or Frozen<br />
Paintings of the Sea<br />
- Above & Below<br />
www.virginie.patrickchevailler.fr www.patrickchevailler.com<br />
(784) 458 8829 - (784) 493 0696 (784) 458 8829 - (784) 529 04<strong>22</strong><br />
Open daily - Frangipani Gardens, Belmont Walkway, Waterfront<br />
HEALTH<br />
Private Medical Office<br />
Dr. Patrick Chevailler M.D. , G.P.<br />
No appointment needed -<br />
usually available every day<br />
(784) 458 8829 / (784) 529 04<strong>22</strong><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<br />
real estate / Villa Rentals
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