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| From Por Esto After meetings between the Mayor and Juan Pedro Mercader Rodríguez, representative of INFOVAR, the Institute for the Promotion of Housing and Property Regularization, they agreed to legal procedures for the development of land in Ciudad Mujeres. City and state officials will form a technical committee to coordinate the agencies involved with development of this area. The first work will be subdivision, then utility projects: water, sewage, electricity, basic infrastructure, and roads. The law requires that public services be in place first and and that housing lots should not be delivered without utilities. It was also agreed at this meeting to give legal recognition to the residents who already have a letter of occupancy in regard to INFOVAR: referring to the allocation letters were issued during the administration of Paulino Adame Torres. It notes the state agency (INFOVAR) knows where those lots are located and that residents already have them, but authorities were still working to bring public services to these lands. Infovar has 100 hectares for development, with the municipal reserve this is a total of 200 hectares. (~500 acres). In 2012 they expect to begin the development of Ciudad Mujeres as an urban center with water, sewers, and electricity. |
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| The Mayor said he is eager to have these issues resolved between the many agencies and three levels of government, so the islanders can have rights to their heritage without electoral or party politics. From Diario Q Roo |
Increasing Surveillance On Mainland
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| The State Director of Public Security (Police), Bibiano Villa. said the continental area of Isla Mujeres is a priority and they are adding two more patrols in trucks and intend to add surveillance cameras.From Por Esto |
Administrative Changes
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| Lic. Abigail Ancona Fernández, was appointed Director General of DIF and will serve as of Public Relations Director for the township. She replaces Manuel Serrano Magaña who will become director of Enforcement (Fiscalización,). Israel Rodríguez Rodríguez, the former director of Enforcement in now director of the Consumer Protection agency. From Diario Q Roo. .People who have attained a bachelors degree in Mexico have Lic. with their name, which stands for Licenciada. |
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| The Mayor wants to make it clear that these changes are not due to mistakes, but rather have to do with 'compliance cycles' (I think this refers to term limits) and the need for these positions to have continuous change because they are not allowed to be permanent positions. It is proposed to make Lic.Raciel Poot Hau the Comptroller (director of la contraloría),or a juez calificador, who is a Mediator who deals with small crimes and interacts with the people involved as well as the Police Chief, and answers to the City Council and Mayor. The Comptroller takes complaints against city officials, staff, or agencies. From TV Isla Mujeres |
553 Students Paid "Becas"
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| The Department of Social and Economic Development paid 371,000 pesos in tuition assistance to students ranging from primary to university, as well as special students and athletes, for the second two months of the school year. The event took place at the sports dome in the village of Salina Chica. Of the students who benefited; 309 were primary, 89 middle school, 44 high school, 83 college, 19 with different capacities, and 9 with athletic scholarships. From Isla Mujeres Hoy & DQR.. That is 553 students and ~$30,000 dollars, which is an average of about $55/ea. I think upper level tuition is more expensive so the amounts probably vary. "Becas" are also translated as scholarships. |
Fishermen Promised 10,000 Pesos
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| The mayor said the fishermen of the cooperatives will each receive 10,000 pesos in divided payments as financial assistance for the closed season of lobster which begins today and ends July 1. Last year it served 330 seamen and is expected to benefit 230 this year. The municipal government is asking for a report from the cooperatives concerning each mans productivity. Support will not be offered to those who have other jobs and are not active fishermen. The mayor noted that his is the first administration to support the fishermen throughout the four months of closed season for lobster. He expects this will help them respect the ban and assist their family finances. From Isla Mujere Hoy |
Season Ends With Less Lobster
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| From SIPSE Baltazar Gómez Catzín, a union leader for fishermen, said that among all the boats in his guild, no one caught 200 kilos of lobster in February, which is unprecedented. He considers this season a failure with decreased totals of 20 tons of live lobster and 30 tons of tails. This is 30% less than last year when the totals were 30 and 40 tons. |
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Posted by minnphatts on Feb 28, 2012
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Sport Fishing/Isla Mujeres Cancún, Quintana Roo Mexico // Shot: February 28, 2012 92 Views The boys are back in town |
North Beach/Playa Norte In Real Time
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| This is a real time webcam showing Playa Norte when you loaded this page. It refreshes every 20 seconds, but you would have to reload this page for a 'fresher' view. It is nice around sunrise ~6a and sunset ~5:30. |
Today:…
Barlito Isla Artist Series on Thursday,
March 1st from 4 to 6pm
Our featured artists are
Ana Goodman
Sally Margolis
Colleen DeGregory
Nirit Ben David
Judy Allen
Rebekah Wray
Jan "Moby" Gerken
Ana Goodman
Ana has lived on Isla for 4 years. Her oil paintings originate from the beautiful sunrises & sunsets she views from Isla. Her paintings are a reflection of how Isla makes her feel.
Sally Margolis
Sally, originally from NY, came to Isla by way of Seattle. After numerous vacations here, Sally decided to move here full time. The beauty of Isla inspires her creativity as you can see with her unique jewelry. Her earrings, necklaces, pendants & rings are true works of art.
Colleen DeGregory
Colleen is a multi-talented artist who paints, sews, creates jewelry & went to culinary school. She is from Miami but moved here by way of Nashville. Colleen will be showing her jewelry & some of her paintings.
Nirit Ben David
Nirit originally from Israel has lived on Isla for over two years. She is a specialist in Chinese Medicine, a licensed Shiatsu Masseuse & Acupunturist who promotes wellness & Healing of the mind, body & spirit through her rejuvenating services.
Judy Allen
Judy, a true New Englander is famous on Isla for her grass roof house on the Southend. Judy designs whimsical necklaces with sea treasures, beads & macrame. Each necklace is a true work of art & one of a kind.
Rebekah Wray
Rebekah is an astrologer/counselor. She will describe how the "birth chart" can help you learn more about yourself, answer questions, & shed light on your destiny. There will be an opportunity to make a future appointment with her if you wish.
Jan "Moby" Gerken
Jan is our visiting artist who supports IslaAnimals.org with her touching calendar showing animals before & after their adoptions. It is hard not to get teary eyed looking at the transformations. Jan is also an artist & will be showing her handmade note cardsHANDY LINKS
John Cain: Schedule this week: Thursday, 6 to 8 pm, Kelleys Bar Avalon Reef Club
Friday, 7 to 9 pm, Ballyhoo Restaurant
Saturday, 6 to 8 pm, Iguana Bar Marina Paraiso Isla Mujeres
Capitán Dulché
Marina Paraiso Isla Mujeres (Iguana Bar)
Miguel's Moonlight
La Luna
Faynes
Chuuk Kay
Bahia Tortuga
Bally-Hoo
Soggy Peso
Jax
I will expand this list another day....
Fayne"s on Hidalgo & la Luna on the Square usually have live music, starting ~10p
Luna is featuring Salsa Saturday Nights
& I think Banda Sin Nombre often plays at Faynes.
BSN usually play at Chuuk Kaay on weekends (~3-5)
MaraVilla Caribe
Bed & Beach All rooms have a sea view, kitchenette, & private bathroom & WIFI.
From the 360 degree panorama of the rooftop terrace you can watch sunrises, moon rises, & sunsets.
Free amenities available such as hammocks, bikes, portable beach chairs & towels, washer/dryer, BBQ, and more.
Stores & Restaurants a few steps away, chose between neighborhood eateries or fine gourmet dining. Coastal neighborhood of foreign owned villas & boutique hotelitos convenient to downtown or the colonias. Quiet & Private.
You can enjoy the music & crowds downtown, then come home our quiet neighborhood where you'll sleep to the sounds of the sea.
$325/$425 wk. $50/$65 nt. Monthly Discount
Prices Drop April 1 $275/$325 wk $40/50nt
Food In Isla Mujeres
Talking TurkeyIn Isla Mujeres
When we ate roasted turkey for the first time in Isla Mujeres, it was with local friends celebrating the New Year. We were surprised to find they stuffed it with ground meat, which turns out to be customary on the island. Isla families eat turkey on Christmas and New Year's Eve.
To roast a turkey Isla Mujeres style...read more here
Coming Soon: Gluten Free In Isla Mujeres: Just from my personal experience, not a guide.
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SUNSET NIGHTLY ~5:30
Photos of This Morning's Sunrise from the back balcony...
(On the east coast of Isla Mujeres, overlooking the Caribbean Sea: the Mar Caribe)
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Nice pictures.
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