Bequia this Week - 29th December - 4th January 2024

NO. 1081
Dec 29th -
Jan 4th
New Year’s ISSUE
what * Where * When?
Fri 29th
BEQUIA 2023
- 2024
THIS WEEK
Tobago Cays, Friendship Rose - Today Friday + Sat 30th, B’fast, Lunch, Drinks, Snacks, Snorkel 175US Kids Free 457 3888/495 0886
Gusto A Bequia Sailing Adventure - Trips to Mustique & Tobago Cays, see ad p. 5 - WhatsApp/Tel 433 1371
Octopus Yacht Charter - Tobago Cays (Fri/Tues), Mustique (Wed), elegant 62ft yacht, max 10 pax, see ad 432 5201
Sugar & Spice Café @ Frangi - Open daily from early till late for coffees, pastries, paninis and more! See ad p. 2 533 2233
Bequia Heritage Museum - Open today 10am - 1pm. Adm. EC$25, 20% off 6 or more (kids free!) See ad p. 5 532 9554
Grenadine Wild Sea Salt Boutique - Open Daily 9am-4.30pm.. Guided tour details see ad p. 5 WhatsApp: +1 917 855 59305
Common Ground, Belmont Walkway - Locally-made fashion, crafts, gifts & more, Tues - Sat from 11am, see ad p. 4 593 9116
The Liming, Adams Bay - Fish Friday! Exquisite Fish Dishes, available from noon through Dinner, call to reserve! 533 0398
Provision, Lower Bay - Pizza Friday! Neapolitan style pies. Serving lunch 11.30am - 3.30pm, see ad page 3 431 0457
Bequia Threadworks - Shop 2024 Collection ‘The Way Home’ at our Boutique on Back Street. See ad p. 4 526 6945
Dance & Prance Rest’t, Paget Farm - Fri & Sat Lunch & Dinner BBQ Special! Lobster, meats, sides from 10am, see ad 492 2614
The Cocktail Lab @ Bequia Marina - Cocktails in a lounge-style setting! Open Tue-Sun 2pm-11pm. See ad p. 3 533 5115
Bequia Plantation Hotel - Enjoy our daily Sunset Happy Hour on our waterfront terrace from 5-7pm 534 8677
Mac‛s Pizza - Friday Happy Hour Specials! Open daily from 12 noon, relax on the waterfront! See ad page 3 458 3474
Cheri‛s Rooftop Terrace - Delicious A la Carte Dinner Menu Tues - Sat, must res. See ad for daytime options 433 9054
Sat 30th
Sun 31st
New Year’s Eve
The Spa @ Bequia Plantation Hotel - Open for your pampering! Call to make an appointment, see ad p. 6 534 8677
United Fitness Gym, Ocar - Fully equipped, great rates, open weekdays from 5am, weekends from 8am, see ad p. 6 495 8938
Cheri‛s Rooftop Terrace - Sat Brunch 10.30am-1.30pm. Burgers, Mojitos,Tacos 2-5pm, closed Mons! See ad 433 9054
Provision, Lower Bay - Open daily for lunch on our terrace (closed Weds), Dinner Thurs - Sun only, see ad p. 3 431 0457
Dawn‛s Café, Lower Bay - Breakfast & lunch. Dinner by res. Takeaways! (Closed Mondays), see ad page 3 492 6508
Vintages Bequia @ Frangi - Shop wines, liquors, teas and more. Open Mon to Sat 9am to 4pm 533 2233
Mac‛s Pizza - Saturday Evening Chill & Lime on our patio 6pm! Drinks and Bar Specials! See ad page 3 458 3474
Lina’s Cafe & Deli, Bayshore Mall - Coffee, Cakes, Sandwiches etc. Open daily incl. NY Day. See ad 530 6716
Firefly Estate,Spring - New Year’s Eve Sunday Curry Lunch, EC$75 pp incl. 1 drink, res pl. See ad p. 3 532 5134
Jack‘s Bar - DJ from 10am, special NYE Dinner from 7.30pm US$200 pp, live band & DJAdiktid, see ad/menu p. 2 458 3809
The Cocktail Lab @ Bequia Marina - Open today 4pm-8pm. Ticket only entry for fireworks 10pm-1am See ad p. 3 533 5115
Mac‛s Pizza - Old Year’s Night Special Dinner, EC$130pp, live Music by ‘Shake!‘ See ad/menu page 3 458 3474
Bequia Plantation Hotel - New Year’s Eve Party with ‘Kool Vibes’, great Fireworks View! 534 8677
Sugar & Spice Café @ Frangi - Open on New Year’s Eve until 12.30am! View the fireworks with us at midnight! 533 2233
Sugar Hill Bar & Restaurant - Dinner on Mt. Pleasant on New Years Eve! Please call to reserve... 458 3773
The Liming, Adams Bay - New Year’s Eve Caribbean BBQ US$175 pp, reservation a must! See ad/menu page 2 533 0398
Frangipani - New Year’s Eve BBQ & Buffet Dinner, US$100 pp 7.30pm. Elite Steel Orchestra. Must res. Best fireworks view! 528 8560
De Reef - New Year Party! DJs Rayshawn, Bebe, Bedz 5000, Adiktid Family! Midnight until... EC$20. See ad WhatsApp/Tel 528 4958
Bequia New Year‘s Eve Fireworks Celebration - Spectcular Display over the harbour at midnight!
New Year’s Day
Mon 1st
Public Holiday
Mustique, Friendship Rose - Classic 100ft Schooner B’fast, Lunch, Drinks, Snacks, Snorkel 150US Kids Free 457 3888/495 0886
Provision, Lower Bay - Open today, New Year’s Day, for Lunch & Dinner only. See ad p. 3 431 0457
Bequia Heritage Museum - Closed today, New Year’s Day. Open again as usual on Wed 3rd Jan, see ad! 532 9554
The Cocktail Lab @ Bequia Marina - Closed today, New Year’s Day, open Tues-Sun 2pm-11pm. See ad page 3 533 5115
De Reef, Lower Bay - Happy New Year - We are closed today! Open Tuesday 2nd as usual! WhatsApp/Tel 528 4958
The Liming, Adams Bay - Open daily for Lunch. Dinners welcome by reservation only! See ad page 2 533 0398
Sugar Hill Bar & Restaurant - Open today, New Year’s Day, and regularly Mon to Sat from 3pm 458 3773
Fernando‘s Hideaway - NY Day 4-course Special! Open Mon thru Sat for dinner only. Please res by noon! 458 3758
Daily Calendar of Events continued on page 2…
Yacht Garbage Disposal IN BEQUIA
The MAIN location for Yacht Garbage disposal is in the concrete skip off the Fish Market Jetty - behind the Vegetable Market.
Bins for Recycling glass, plastics & metal drink cans are located to the left of the main town Dinghy Dock.
(Only small amounts of Yacht Garbage should be left in the designated bins at this same location).
Please do NOT dispose of yacht garbage in the ‘Action Bequia’ bins at Princess Margaret Beach
OR leave any bags of garbage beside full bins ANYWHERE on the island
• Dumping in unauthorized places is a prosecutable offence. Be smart - don’t dump! •

Tues 2nd
Vinlec Scheduled Outage - No Vinlec Scheduled Outages this week!
Tobago Cays, Friendship Rose - Classic Schooner B’fast, Lunch, Drinks, Snacks, Snorkel 175US Kids Free 457 3888/495 0886
Serenity Day Spa, Belmont - Xmas ‘Spaliday‘ Specials! Ma ssages, Facials, Manis, Pedis & more… See ad p. 6 533 4005
The Cocktail Lab @ Bequia Marina - Open Tues to Sun 2-11pm, cocktails in a lounge-style setting. See ad p. 3 533 5115
Jack‘s Bar - Open daily for Breakfast from 9am. Lunch & Dinner reservations encouraged! 458 3809
Frangipani Hotel & Bar - Tequila Tuesday, ‘Energy Trio!’ live! Mexican food & Tequila cocktail Specials, 6pm til… 528 8560
Wed 3rd
Sati Yoga Studio, Lower Bay - Offering All Level Classes! For days and times, see ad on page 6 455 4565
Doris Fresh Food - Meats, cheeses, fruit & vegetables, fine wines. See ad on page 4 for details! 458 3625
Bequia Heritage Museum - Open today 10am - 1pm. Adm. EC$25, 20% off 6 or more (kids free!) See ad p. 5 532 9554
De Reef, Lower Bay - Open daily 10.30am until… Happy Hour every day 4-7pm, see ad p. 2 WhatsApp/Tel 528 4958
Sugar Hill Bar & Rest’t, Mt. Pleasant - Open Mons to Sats 3pm until… Great food - great location! 458 3773
Thurs 4th
Tobago Cays, Friendship Rose - Classic Schooner B’fast, Lunch, Drinks, Snacks, Snorkel 175US Kids Free 457 3888/495 0886
Maranne‛s Ice Cream @ Gingerbread - Open 7 days, 10.30am - 5.30pm, ice cream, yoghurt, etc. See ad p. 3 593 7264
Greenhouse Café Bequia - Open for all the cannabis products you need! Find us at Bequia Plantation Hotel, see ad 534 8677
Frangipani Hotel & Bar - World-famous BBQ & Buffet, 7.30pm, music by Elite Steel Orchestra. Must res. 528 8560
Adams Bay Bequia
Open Daily for Lunch -
Dinner by Reservation only!
Eating Out & BARS
Jack’s Beach Bar
Princess Margaret Beach
Open Daily 9am until… for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Happy Hour daily 5-7pm
New Year’s Eve - Sunday DEC 31st from 7.30pm:
SPECIAL New Year’s EVE Dinner - See Menu: www.tinyurl.com/mw9bntk2
Party Favours * Midnight Bubbles * Fireworks * Live Music & DJ Adiktid
Note: New Year’s Eve our kitchen closes at 3pm - New Year’s Eve Dinner served from 7.30pm!
Reservations. strongly encouraged! Call/WhatsApp: 529 4692 or 458 3809 https://jacksbeachbar.com
Enjoy our Sumptuous
NYE Menu - 31st December:
New Years’ Eve
Caribbean BBQ
Starts 7.30pm - 10.30pm US$175 pp - Book early!
See our Menu: www.tinyurl.com/4rw9m9bc
Live Music with ‘Dynamite’
Restaurant reservations Tel: +1 (784) 533-0398
Enquiries email:gm@thelimingbequia.com
See BBQ & Buffet Menu: www.tinyurl.com/93x4jrsm
See in 2024 at our
New Years’ Eve Party!
Sunday 31st - Midnight until…
DJs Rayshawn, Bebe, Bedz 5000
& Adiktid Family!
Free Jell-O shots on Entry! Admission: EC$20
De Reef closed on New Year’s Day • Open Tues 2nd Jan
WhatsApp/Phone 528-4958

Eating Out & BARS …cont’d
BEQUIA’S ONLY COCKTAIL BAR
Handcrafted & Creative Cocktails
Exquisite & Friendly Service
Lounge Style & Cozy Setting
Breathtaking Waterfront Location
Tue - Sun 2pm - 11pm
Closed on Mondays
CASH ONLY!!!
Located at the Bequia Marina
WATCH THE FIREWORKS AND
CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR WITH US
Special Opening Hours on Dec 31:
Open to public 4PM - 8PM
TICKET ONLY ENTRY 10PM - 1AM
Limited Admission - Exclusive Crowdfree Event
+1 784 433 8218
@thecocktaillabbequia
* New Year’s Eve Sunday Curry Lunch *
at
Choice of beef, chicken or vegan Curry + sides, chutneys
Locally made Caribbean Ice cream
ec$75 per person + service
Includes one wine/beer/juice/cocktail with meal, per person
Reservations requested: phone/whatsapp 1 (784) 532-5134
E mail: fireflyestatebequia@gmail.com
Open daily for breakfast, lunch, drinks, and dinner by reservation
mac’s pizza & Kitchen
Friday 29th Dec: Happy Hour from 5-7pm
• Food & Bar Specials!
Saturday 30th Dec: Chill & Lime from 6pm
Check our Specials! • Barside Music
Sunday 31st Dec:
Old Year’s Night Dinner EC$130 pp
See our Menu: www.tinyurl.com/2amwzkaw
Bequia Rock & Soul: ‘SHAKE!’ live from 8pm
Open New Year’s Day - Mon, 1st January 2024!
Open Daily from 12 noon Tel: (784) 458 3474
Open daily for Lunch (closed Weds)
Dinner Thursday to Sunday only
Open New Year’s Day for Lunch & Dinner!
Cheri’s Rooftop Terrace
Tuesdays to Fridays from 3pm:
Bar Bites 3-5pm • Happy Hour from 3-6pm • Dinner 6-10pm (Res. only)
Closed
Mondays!
Saturdays 10.30am - 1.30pm…
Delicious Saturday Brunch
…Saturdays from 2pm…
Phone: 433 9054
Opposite Cemetery
Burgers, Mojitos, Tacos 2-5pm • Dinner 6-10pm (Res. only)
Sundays: Brunch 10.30am-1.30pm • West Indian Tapas 2-10pm
Paget Farm
Dance & Prance
Monday - Thursday 10am- 9pm
(Lunch & Dinner)
Friday - Saturday 10am-10pm
(Lunch & BBQ Dinner Special)
CLOSED ON SUNDAYS
Tel / WhatsApp +1 (784) 492-2614
Email: danceandprance01@gmail.com
Weekend Special: Fresh Grilled Lobster (seasonal),
Variety of Meats & Sides (sides change daily)
Daily Menu: Lunch Specials, Burgers, Shark, Fish,
Patties, Pork Chops, Spring Rolls, Chicken & more
Dinner by Reservation ONLY
We also cater for birthday parties, weddings etc.,
and have space to hire for special events!
Paget Farm - Upstairs Ice Cream Shop - 2 mins from Airport
Dawn’s Café - Lower Bay
Delicious Home Cooking in idyllic Garden Setting
Breakfast & Lunch. Dinner by Res. Takeaways!
Closed on Mondays No Credit Cards
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Located at the end of Lower Bay Tel: 492 6508
MARANNE’S
Delicious Ho m e m a d e Go u r m e t Ic e Cre a m
Sorbets, Frozen Yogurt, Fresh Natural Yogurt &
Sundaes and Splits, Qts and half gal. Tubs to take away
All Natural Ingredients!
Open 7 days a week 10.30am - 5.30pm!
Tel: 593 7264 marannehazell@gmail.com

LINA’S
Br e a d & Delicatessen
Closed on New Year’s Day!
Eating Out / Shopping / Services
“Best Coffee on the Island”
Cappuccino, Latte, Espresso & more...
Banana Bread, Cakes & Croissants!
Pastries & Sandwiches - Cheeses, Wines, Yoghurts & lots more…
Monday to Friday 8am - 3pm • Saturday, Sunday & Holidays 8.30am - 1pm
Bayshore Mall next to Customs • Open Christmas Day & New Year’s Day Tel: 530 6716
Doris’ Fresh Food
& Yacht Provisioning
• Located in Back Street •
Imported meats, cheeses, fresh fruit and vegetables.
Fine wines and spirits!
Monday to Saturday: 8am-4pm Sunday: Closed
WhatsApp/Signal: +1 784 528 8568 Tel: 458 3625
doris_freshfood@yahoo.com See also: www.dorisfreshfood.com
The Bequia
Perspectives Novels
Available in print
and eBook formats
www.tinyurl.com/jl6gu7o
EASY
EASY
(Coconut Grove at Canash Beach or Plantation Hotel in Bequia)

Activities / SERVICES / shopping
BEQUIA HERITAGE MUSEUM
located at St. Hillary, Friendship
Exploring 1700 years of Bequia’s unique history
from Amerindian times to the present day
Closed Mon 1st January 2024!
CURRENT OPENING HOURS:
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays from 10am to 1pm
Private out-of-hours Guided Tours also available by prior arrangement
Adm: EC$25 (US$10) - kids free! Allow plenty of time for your visit
Email: bequiaheritage@gmail.com Tel: 532 9554 / 457 3649 / 458 3086
Mustique
Sail with
Tobago Cays
Improves Overall Boat Performance
Mildew, Algae & Sludge Removal
Prevents Potential Hull Damage
Improves Fuel Economy
(784) 433-1371
Procko’s Hull Cleaning
gustobequia@gmail.com www.gustobequia.com
Gusto a bequia sailing adventure
Belmont Walkway, Bequia 1 (784) 432-7444
Sail with us
Yacht
Cruises
Fridays & Tuesdays - Tobago Cays US$130 • Wednesdays - Mustique US$125
Private charters to other Grenadine islands available on request
AN ELEGANT 62FT SAILING YACHT - MAXIMUM 10 GUESTS ON BOARD
Breakfast, Morning & Afternoon Snacks, Rum Punch,
Local Beer, Soft Drinks & Snorkelling Gear included
www.octopus-caribbean.com hello@octopus-caribbean.com
Call or What’sApp: +1 784 432 5201
www.friendshiprose.com
friendshiprose@mac.com
Tel: (784) 457 3888

Serenity Day Spa
Dec 8th - Dec 31st
• Santa’s Coming To The Spa $100
35 mins Neck, Back & Shoulder Hot Stone Massage
+ 35 Mins Rejuvenating Facial
• Jingle All The Way $110
25 mins Swedish Back Massage with 10 Mins Head Massage
+ Gel Pedicure
• Santa’s Ultimate Christmas Gift $155
30 mins Swedish Massage + Classic Pedicure + Classic Manicure
• A Christmas To Remember $170
30 mins Back Massage with 5 Mins Reflexology + Full Body Scrub
+ Luxury Pedicure
• Let It Glow $95
35 mins Full Body Sugar Scrub + 35 Mins Brightening Perfecter Facial
Check also our Mini Holiday Specials: www.begos.com/serenity.jpg
Belmont Inn, Belmont, Bequia Opening hours: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Tel: 1(784) 533-4005 Email: serenity_dayspa@yahoo.com
Attention All Advertisers
Deadline!
The NEW printed edition
of Bequia this Week (Fri 5th Jan - Thurs 11th Jan)
will be out on Friday 5th January
Please note: Advertisers DEADLINE
is 5pm on Wed 3rd January!
outhouse@vincysurf.com or call 532 9553
Bequia
Harbour
The Wheres
& Whats
Bequia Tourism
Association
www.bequiatourism.com
Phone: (784) 458 3286
bequiatourism@vincysurf.com
Tel: 458 3286 Fax: 458 3964
BequiaTOURISM ASSOCIATION
www.bequiatourism.com
Visit our Tourism Office!
Advice on accommodation, tours, daytrips, plus stamps,
postcards, newspapers, flags, maps, caps, bags & beach towels
Located opposite Customs/Revenue building
Health & Fitness
Dinghy
Dock
$
T
Day Charters /
Cruise Ship Tenders
Bank
A new gym in Bequia!
• Top-of-the-line equipment in a spacious facility
• Daily / Weekly / Monthly membership
• Daily drop-in US$10 / EC$25
• Personal training + healthy meal plans available
In O’Car Reform - only 5 mins walk from the harbour
Large parking area & nearby dinghy dock
Mon to Fri: 5am-8:30pm • Sat: 8am-5pm • Sun: 8am-1pm
Tel: 784 495-8938 Come Join Us and Reach Your Goals!
The Spa
at Bequia Plantation Hotel
KEEP YOURSELF BEAUTIFUL
Try a body scrub, after sun care, waxing, facials, hydration
treatments, manicures and pedicures.
BODY MASSAGES
Aromatherapy, hot stone, swedish deep tissue or
CBD infused massages are available.
MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS BY
CALLING 784-534-8677
sati YOGA Studio
Ask
about
our CBD
infused
massage
Lower Bay
All Level Classes with Patricia, Master Level Teacher
Intermediate: Monday/Thursday 9.15am
Mild: Tuesday/Friday 9.15am
Restorative/Yin: Wednesday 9.15am
email or call to register: phealey247@gmail.com
www.satiyogaworldwide.com Tel: 784-455-4565
St. Michael’s Catholic Church
Fuel Dock/
Bequia Marina
Market Dock
Admiralty Bay
Model Boat Shop
Yacht Garbage
Containers
Public Toilets
Post Office, Customs
& Immigration
Tourism Association Office
Main Ferry Dock
Market Square
New Dinghy Dock
Port Elizabeth
Gas Station
T
Front Street
Dinghy Dock St. Mary’s Anglican Church (1829)
Belmont Walkway
+
Back Street
Almond Tree
Clive Tannis Playing Field
Basketball
Football & Cricket
Doctor’s
Office
$
Hospital
Pharmacy
Police
Station

General Holiday Information
Holiday Opening Hours
SUNDAY DEC 31st (New Year’s Eve) 2023
Doris Fresh Food – CLOSED
Knights Supermarket – 8am to 11am
Knights Trading – 8am to 12pm
Knights Minimart, Ocar – 8am to 11am, 3pm to 7pm
Bequia Tourism Office – 9am to 12pm
Bequia Express Ferry – normal Sunday Schedule
Admiral Ferry – normal Sunday Schedule
MONDAY JAN 1st (New Year’s Day) 2024
Doris Fresh Food – CLOSED
Knights Supermarket – CLOSED
Knights Trading – CLOSED
Knights Minimart, Ocar – CLOSED
Bequia Tourism Office – CLOSED
Bequia Express Ferry – normal Sunday Schedule
Admiral Ferry – normal Sunday Schedule
Bank of St. Vincent – CLOSED
A Happy, Peaceful &
Prosperous New Year 2024
to all our Advertisers & Readers!
BEQUIA
Bequia Heritage Museum

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Bequia Hospital (24 hrs) 458 3294
Bequia Clinic 457 3328
Dr. Lugo (private appts/visits) 528 1955
Paget Farm Clinic 458 3302
Imperial Pharmacy 458 3373, after hours 458 3025
General Information
BEQUIA NEW YEAR’S EVE FIREWORKS 2023/24
The Fireworks are here – but now we really need your help…
We still have quite a long way to go to meet our target for 2023!
Donations (cash or cheque) marked ‘FIREWORKS’ can be left at the Bequia Tourism Office
Thank you in advance for your contribution - don’t forget to mark who it’s from!
Cheques payable to Bequia NYE Celebration Tel: 528 0272 gm@frangipanibequia.com
GENERAL INFORMATION
Bequia Police Station 458 3350
VHF 16 “ZedQS Bequia”
Coastguard 457 4578
VHF 16 “Juliet8Bravo”
Post Office
Mon - Fri: 9am-12 noon, 1pm-3pm
Cruisers’ Net: VHF 68 Mon/Wed/Fri 8am Weather & Local Info
Customs & Immigration: Mon - Fri: 8.30am - 6pm (closed 12-1pm), Sat: 8.30am - 12 noon, 3pm - 6pm, Sun: 9am - 12 noon; 3pm - 6pm
Overtime fees may be charged - Clearing in and out outside office hours and on Public Holidays is normally possible by arrangement.
Scheduled Outages in Bequia
NO VINLEC OUTAGES THIS WEEK!
Bequia Ferries ScheduleS
For current and holiday schedules
see relevant Ferry Company info/contact below:
Bequia Express: (784) 457-3539 / www.bequiaexpress.com
Admiral Ferries: (784) 534-7707 / www.admiralferries.net
www.jadensunferry.com (inter-Grenadines)
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