FISHING See The "S" Page SITES TO SEE AND THINGS TO DO -- SPORT FISHING

FISHING SUPPLIES ... RODS, LINE, TACKLE, AND BAIT CLICK HERE!

FLOWERS also see GARDENS & GARDEN SUPPLIES or visit our TROPICAL GARDEN SITE

Flowers for Sale Tel: (664)491-2741

FOOD also see RESTAURANTS, GROCERIES or MARKETS

There are several small supermarkets in Montserrat and many roadside vegetable and fruit stands. Most of the food available is imported from the United States, but some also arrives from Britain.

Fresh local meats -- beef, lamb, chicken, pork and goat -- are available. Surprisingly, fish, shellfish and lobster are rarely available unless bought frozen at a supermarket. Many of the island's fishermen bring in catches of very small fish which we jokingly think of as suitable for aquariums.

Local dishes once included the "mountain chicken" which you can see in the photograph to the right -- it is a large frog! This photograph was taken on a hiking tour led by Ma Pai. These frogs are now considered endangered and should no longer be eaten in Montserrat.

The other famous dish of the island is goat water stew, which is still widely available and still delicious.

click here! to see GROCERY STORES

FOOD -- CHICKENS AND EGGS

Greer, Sara Old Olveston Rd, Salem (just go down to the cricket field and it is to the right. You can't miss our new paint job!)
Tel: (664)491-4869
Hours: Weekdays during normal working hours. We work out of our home so if you need something in the evening or on the weekends, just give us a call.
Specialty: We sell our own locally produced fresh eggs and farm raised whole chicken fryers. For large orders, please call ahead.
Owner's Comment: When we were allowed back into Salem after the evacuation, my husband and I decided to start this small business working out of our home. We love our chickens and they produce the best eggs you'll find. Come try them.

FOOD -- FISH AND SHELLFISH

Allen, Jack, Brades
Tel: (664)491-5309

Aymer, Peter, Mongo Hill
Tel: (664)491-7416

FOOD -- FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

Desmonds Market Stall, St Johns
Just down from the Monlac Electricity building
Hours: Friday only from 11:00 A.M. to 12:00 noon.
Comment: You might have to wait for Desmond to arrive, but you can tell by the small crowds that form that he has some of the best local vegetables available on the island.  You will know when Desmond arrives because one of his four BMW's will be parked out front.

Shoy, Jubal " Joseph" Salem
Cell: (664)496-1362
Hours: Weekends opening at 9:00 A.M. Come early as the veggies go fast!
Specialty: In Salem you will find my small roadside vegetable stand open normally on the weekends, but also for special orders if you give me a call. I grow all of my vegetables and provisions organically, using no commercial fertilizers or pesticides so they are especially healthy and delicious. Look for my stand on the right side of the road just a few feet from the Salem Town sign On any given day you may find such treats as green beans, pumpkin, corn, bananas, cucumbers, cristophene, dasheen, breadfruit, carrots and much more.
Owners Comment: Come and enjoy a bit of heaven from Montserrat!

FOOD -- HERBS
Fresh herbs for seasoning, teas and good health are now available every week at Norman's Supermarket. Stop by after noon on Friday or Saturday morning to get them at their best! All of the herbs are pesticide free and grown in soil where no herbicides have been used. Click here to go to Norman's Supermarket.

FOOD -- MEAT -- LAMB, BEEF & PORK

Bachee, Olveston
Tel: (664)491-7509
Specialty: Lambs, and we mean lambs, tender and very young. Range fed and well cared for; these lambs are scrumptious. Just put an order together with friends and I will butcher one for you. Just an order of 4 quarters or more and I can have it ready in 24 Hours.
Authors comment: We bought two legs and two racks and were delighted at the quality and taste of Bachee's lambs. If you wish, put together an order with your friends or just fill your freezer.

Bobo, across from Cable & Wireless
Toward the weekends, Bobo sometimes has frozen beef, lamb, pork and goat as well as vegetables. Take a look while you get your gas or pay your phone bill.

Watts, Oriel, Salem (Just down the dirt road that runs by the cricket field)
Tel: (664)491-3872/3937 Home
Cell: (664)496-2109
Fresh local beef, lamb and pork are available as well as wonderful vegetables at reasonable prices.

Oriel Watts, local farmer pictured on the right, works land above the now closed and for sale Vue Pointe Hotel. He enjoys the same beautiful view of the ocean their guests once did as he raises vegetables, pigs and sheep. Oriel also provides services to other local farmers when their animals are ready for butchering. He is knowledgeable in his trade and serves both the local and foreign communities. Oriel has a wealth of knowledge about local agriculture which has proved invaluable to many of us as we adjust our gardening methods to a Caribbean environment.

FOOD -- TAKE OUT

Indian food:
Ashok's Supermarket is now offering a wide variety of freshly prepared Indian Cusine
Information on ordering: Just phone in your order and you can come by the supermarket and pick it up in one Hour! All our Indian food is prepared fresh and carefully.
Owners Comment: For authentic Indian food freshly prepared on the premices just phone us and have a wonderful exotic meal or order for your party to make an exotic impression, you will not be dissappointed.
Menu: Just click here!

FURNITURE & WOODWORKING

Lovy's Construction & Woodworking, Mayfield Estate Drive, Olveston
Tel: (664)491-5980
Cell: (664)492-2913
Email: Lovy4888@hotmail.com
Owner: Joseph "lovy" Silcott
Hours: 8:30 AM - PM (until the job is done!)
Specialty: I can make any type or size wooden door that you could possibly need -- from wood panel (as in Picture to right) or French doors. My speciality however is kitchens. I can make your hand made wooden cabinets to your specifications and your corian counter tops are a cinch. So, before you make your dream kitchen renovation let me show you what I can do for you and give you an estimate as well. (to see one of my kitchens click here!)
Owners comment: I have been in business for over 16 years. for any of your wood working needs you can contact me and I will be happy to give you an estimate. My work is fully guaranteed and I do not stop untill the job is done, so you may enjoy your stay without prolonged delays to your work. Don't forget to call for any wood working restorations due to water or termite damage to your roof, or if you need a whole new roof as well as shingles. I will come and see and give you a guaranteed estimate of time and materials necessary to get the job done right ... THE FIRST TIME!

Quality Furniture, Located at Box 353 Brades Factory Share
Tel: (664)491-2860
Owner: Felix Awudo
Hours: 8:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M.
Specialty: My specialty is custom made furniture. If you are looking to have a custom kitchen installed, I am the one to call. All kitchen cabinets are made by hand with special care in using quality woods and finishes.
Owners comment: I have been in business for over 37 years. If you have special requests there is no material currently used for kitchen counter tops which I have not worked in or am not familiar with. As for cabinets, whether it is for your wine cellar, kitchen or bath I can work to your design specifications. I love all that can be made from wood enough so that I am fondly nicknamed the "Wood Doctor." Let me help you with your woodworking dreams.

Greenaway, Lester Friths
Tel: (664)491-9195
Cell: (664)493-1542
Specialty: I am a carpenter specializing in joinery which is the art of furniture making and cabinetry. From kitchen cabinets to beds and bureaus, I am able to work with your designs and the wood you choose. Should you have any woodworking needs, call me for an estimate. You won't be disappointed in the price or the quality. I have excellent references.

Brown, Garfield Tel: (664)491-7977

For hand made kitchen cabinets options and other carpentry needs click here!

Allen's Woodworking Company, Ltd., Lower Friths, P.O. Box 388
Owner: William Allen
Specialty: I have the best equipped woodworking facility in Montserrat. From large production jobs to individually designed and produced furniture, I can do it. Take a look at my work in the Montserrat Airport and at the newly finished Bank of Montserrat.
Owners comment: If you have walked through a door in Montserrat that you admired for its craftsmanship, it is probably a door I made. Please contact me for a quote or to discuss designs.Note October 6, 2008: Our friend Mr William Allen passed away . He will surely be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him personally or knowing him through his work.