In Isla Mujeres Daily News Saturday, Sept. 28 The Afternoon Edition

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The "Morning Edition" has translated headlines &  newspaper photos. This Afternoon Edition has  translations of the articles,  Daily Events & Live Music Schedules  & the "Around the Internet in the Past 24 Hours" section including photos & info from individuals & local businesses ....Daily In Isla Mujeres. There are always links to the original articles in Spanish.

  

Noticias de Diario de Quintana Roo ....

Six Cubans landed 

Boat secured at beach by colonia "La Guadalupana"

Recalan otros 6 cubanos

Viernes, 27 de Septiembre de 2013 22:41

De manera fortuita aseguran embarcación en “La Guadalupana”

Manuel VALDEZ

ISLA MUJERES, 27 de septiembre.- 

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While the State Judicial Police (PJE) were on patrol they spotted six undocumented Cubans making landfall in a small boat near the Guadalupana beach. Six Cubans from the province of Bataano were placed under arrest and their names are:   Lázaro Armando Pérez González,  50,  oficio hojalatero (?); Jesús Alvares Rivera,  29 ; fisherman, Dixán Avila Remedios, 35 painter; Miguel Avila Remedios,  40, fisherman; Joexis Rodríguez Ossandía,  30, lifeguard, and Néstor Cruz Alvares,  30, welder. Witnesses say eight people arrived on the beach and four ran south, and only two were found. The refugees were given food and drink and transferred to the Institute of Migration in Cancun.

Potholes: Priority for the new administration

Baches, prioridad para nueva Comuna

Viernes, 27 de Septiembre de 2013 22:24

Vialidades lucen su peor cara

Manuel VALDEZ 
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ISLA MUJERES, 27 de septiembre.-

It is reported that islanders are assuming that improving the roads will be a priority for the new administration, who take office on Monday, Sept. 30. About a week ago Aguakan repaired a sewage pipe on Avenue martinez Ross, breaking into three meters of pavement and this has not yet been repaired. The recent rains have caused some potholes. 

 

Organization "Mexico Nuevo" collected 800 kilos of aid

Recolectan 800 kilogramos de ayuda

Viernes, 27 de Septiembre de 2013 22:24

Integrantes de “México Nuevo”

Manuel VALDEZ

ISLA MUJERES, 27 de septiembre.-

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The civil association Mexico Nuevo collected over 800 kilos of nonperishable food to help the victims of recent storms in the states of Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Tamaulipas. They set up a collection center from 5pm to 10pm outside the Habor Master's offices and about 600 people made donations. Almost immediately after they set up people arrived, including students, cabbies, housewives, and general workers, who were bringing beans, rice, milk, tuna, crackers and other items which were packed with a message of encouragement for the victims who will receive them. Around midnight they delivered the donations to the Navy who will take them to the DIF offices, who will transport them to the victims of "Ingrid" and "Manuel". It is noted that there was already a collection made by the Navy whose families contributed, as well as other islanders, that resulted in over two and a half tons being delivered to the DIF offices in Cancun, who will get the aid to the final destination.

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Cuban refugees landed this afternoon in Isla Mujeres

Balseros cubanos recalan esta tarde en Isla Mujeres!

Noticias de  Quequi......

Boat at dock in Puerto Juarez "disappeared"

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  ‘Desaparece’ lancha de muelle, en Puerto Juárez

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  Por Carlos Gasca .- Fishermen of the Isla Blanca cooperative have requested assistance to locate a boat which disappeared from their dock three nights ago. A complaint has been filed by the owner Jose Maria Gongora, who recently acquired the vessel and its 60 horsepower engine. In the past, engine parts have disappeared and are sold on the black market.
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    Rebuilding pier

  INFRAESTRUCTURA

  Reestrenarán su muelle

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  Por Carlos Gasca .- Significant progress has been made on the renovation of the wooden pier of the cooperative Social Justicia, which is funded by the federal government through CONAPESCA. It could be completed next month, and was 28 years old. The new pier will have status lights with photocells at its end, and bilge pumps. It will be lined with tires on the sides to prevent damage to the boats and the wood will have a special resin finish to prolong its life. There will be a small palapa of four by two meters, to shelter the fishermen while they work on the dock.
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Noticias de Diario Respuesta...

Food donated for victims

Donan víveres para damnificados

Sábado 28 de Septiembre de 2013 08:13 Jesús Molina DIARIO RESPUESTA

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Drivers block main roads of the island

Obstruyen choferes vialidad de principales calles de isla

Sábado 28 de Septiembre de 2013 08:12 Jesús Molina DIARIO RESPUESTA

 The reporter received a complaint about the Zeta gas truck blocking a street near the primary school Andres Quintana Roo. The reporter thinks gas deliveries should be made earlier in the morning. 

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  Ferry continues operations in low season

Persiste operatividad de ferrys en temporada baja

 

Sábado 28 de Septiembre de 2013 08:11 Jesús Molina DIARIO RESPUESTA  The vehicular ferries continue to run normally with five crossings daily to Punta Sam, except there are four on Sundays. There has been no decrease in service, nor any delays. Passengers pay 38 pesos, which is pointed out to be quite a savings over the two other ferries. The reporter interviewed passengers as the were disembarking. Juan Lopez Hernandez, who works in a souvenir shop in Isla Mujeres recommended the ferry because the price is much cheaper and the crossing was more enjoyable. 

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Beaches appear deserted of tourists

Lucen las playas desiertas de turismo

Viernes 27 de Septiembre de 2013 15:55 Jesús Molina DIARIO RESPUESTA. 

The reporter compared the beaches to ghost towns (pueblos fantasmas), and noted that the vendors are not making money due to the lack of rentals. It is noted that this occurs annually at this time of year.  A worker who was interviewed said they had not rented a single lounge all day and the nearby massage worker had not had a client in three days, noting there have been some rainy days this month also. The worker said since the government helps the fishermen, it should also help the workers on the beach, who also have times when there is no work for them. 

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 Low season deals hard blow to souvenir sellers downtown

Golpea duro temporada baja a los artesanos del centro

Viernes 27 de Septiembre de 2013 15:55 Jesús Molina DIARIO RESPUESTA 

The reporter interviewed a downtown merchant who said sales are very slow now. It is noted that some sellers only get three sales daily, at most, due to the lack of tourists.

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Diario La Verdad
Dolphin Discovery: World leader

Dolphin Discovery, líder mundial

28 de septiembre a las 5:10 am  This appears to be a Dolphin Discovery press release.  Dolphin Discovery is the world leader in interactive adventures with marine mammals and also has the largest family of dolphins in human care. Its beautiful parks are located in: Isla Mujeres, Riviera Maya, Cozumel, Puerto Vallarta, Hawaii, Tortola and Anguilla.  This is the opportunity of a lifetime to swim and interact with these amazing creatures in their natural environment. From the time of the ancient Greeks, there have been stories and legends about dolphins and humans. Some of them tell how dolphins have fascinated us for years, with their curiosity, joy, intelligence and family spirit. These characteristics make the creatures seem like us, but they have abilities that are beyond  human capabilities, like echolocation .

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The Por Esto site was working before sunrise when I did the headlines, but has been down when I've visited since then.

Mutiny of directors & managers
Directores y jefes se amotinan[+] Ver mas

About fifty City employees, including Directors and department heads gathered to express their objections and insist on payments for their "liquidaciones y prestaciones" and other benefits, and came to an agreement with the Mayor. The Mayor explained the uncertainty was generated by the letters of resignation in which the economic crisis is disclosed, causing the workers to request a clarification regarding payments of their settlements and other benefits. They were told they will be paid a percentage of the aguinaldo bonus, or the net salary, vacation pay, Sunday premium pay, vacation fund, saving fund, which will be an outlay of about 3 million pesos.

Illegal Cubans captured
Capturan a cubanos ilegales ] Ver mas

According to the police report, there was a notification at 4pm the arrival of a small boat with the characteristics of carrying undocumented Cubans, on the Caribbean (east) side of the island near the colonia called La Invasion, or Guadalupana. Six men were unable to provide documents proving their legal status in this country, so they were held with assistance from the Navy and made available to the National Migration Institute. There was a search operation on land , as well as from the sea to rule out more people.


Boat tour operators take measures to cope with low season
Lancheros toman medidas para enfrentar la temporada baja+] Ver mas

The cooperative Adolfo Lopez Mateos has 26 active members and between Sept. 1 and November 30 they follow a plan implemented two years ago to cope with low season. Each boat takes half its capacity, so if it is a 16 passenger boat, they take eight passengers. This allows the members to share the income while there are fewer tourists. Although they were affected by winds and rains a few weeks ago, this week the weather has allowed them to work normally, however there are not many tourists arriving.

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UPCOMING EVENTS
 


 Sept. 30 Change of Municipal Government

 Upcoming.. I will be working on this section for October-November. There is usually a Mayan-Caribbean Cultural Festival, and of course Day of the Dead, which lasts over a week here as Hanal Pixan.  At the end of November is the town saint celebration. Then in early December is the Virgin of Guadalupe festival which begins the Christmas holiday that continue into January and the Day of Kings.  

Saturday's Live Music:

EARLY SHOWS
Fenix: 3-5 Frequencia Tropical Latin Reggae & Cumbia 
Chuuk Kay:  3:30-6:30 Banda Sin Nombre  LINK
Casa de los Suenos:  4-7 w 1/2 price appetizers  LINK LINK
Iguanas: 6:30-8:30  Frequencia Tropical  w BBQ ribs, steaks,etc   LINK   LINK   
Brisas Grill: ? ~7p   Cuban trio  LINK
Sunset Grill: John Cain  LINK

 A LITTLE LATER....
Fenix: 8-10   Latin Jazz w Fabio   LINK
Faynes ? 8-10  Raul Alexis  LINK
Comono 8:30-11  Marco LINK
Poc Na  ?   Link
Ocean Blues & Sassy Jazz  8-10   La Guera & Willy's Blues  LINK


LATE NIGHT
Fenix 10:30-2  Guest DJ & Fire Show  LINK
Faynes ?10:30-12  Banda Sin Nombre  LINK
La Terraza 10p-close Salsa & Latin  LINK
Poc Na    Link

Tres Mentiras ?  LINK

La Catrina ?  LINK LINK 

     
Fayne's may be on vacation?

 John Cain's current schedule is  
Tuesdays  at Cafe Del Mar
 Wednesday  at Bally Hoo with Sol Rockers. 
Friday at Iguana Bar 
Saturday at Sunset Grill 
 These start around 6:30 or 7 and last a couple hours
    

Banda Sin Nombre: Schedule for September:

• Chuuk Kay: Saturday and Sunday 3:30-5:30
• Fayne’s: Thursday-Saturday 10:15-12:15

Fenix Lounge shared Marcelo Mandarano Lavia's photo.

Don´t Miss Frecuencia Tropical 3-5pm Saturday

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Mandrak Diy's photo. —.

Este sabado, mandrak @ Fenix, 10.30pm - 2am
House Music for party people
Wanna cook... some funky beats !?

 On the internet in the past 24 hours...

september 28 3013 (11 photos)

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Qubano

If you Missed my post yesterday, Qubano will be closed for renovation from October 1st till October 20th we will re-open Oct. 21st with brand new tiles paint job etc. I will miss you guys but I will be at the beach making believe I am a tourist. Love Vivian

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From How Safe is Mexico/Global crime rates..LINK  

.....  The numbers in the charts below have been adjusted for unreported crime from the respected 2012 Prominix report and are the most accurate statistics available on this subject.Unless you are involved in the drug trade, you are statistically safer in Mexico than anywhere else in North America. Even though the U.S. murder rate of 4 per 100,000 is lower than Mexico’s, tourists and visitors are statistically safer in Mexico and much less likely to be a victim of violent crime than in the U.S., Canada and many other countries regarded as safe.

Tony Garcia

september 28 3013 (18 photos)

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You don't have to give any info to vote, and it takes you right to the Isla Animals option. Very easy! Click this link: Please Help My Animal Shelter Win

Isla Animals is participating in a contest to win $10,000.00. All you have to do is go to: www.shelterchallenge.com and vote for them. You can vote once per day, and do not need to create an account to vote. Please share with your animal lover and Isla lover friends!

Tony Garcia added a new photo.

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 The Cuban boat...

Tony Garcia

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This is a video on Tony's page

Tony GarciaCuban boat. Arrive to isla mujeres

Tony Garcia

Isla Animals

Daily Update: This story is still one of the highlights of my summer. Maybe because I’ve never seen such scared puppies that were raised around people. Puppies raised by wild moms in the woods will scream and bite if you try to get near them but these puppies were raised in a neighborhood. Of course I mean the ‘meanies’ which we called them with affection. One already has a home and the other two are healthy and happy. This is Heather, look at her, little miss casual, leaning on Tiffany’s knee. I still think it’s a miracle. Isn’t she beautiful? As far as my birthday wish we got a new monthly donation from Wesley, thank you so much. I also wanted to mention that I wrote a book to raise money for the dogs. It’s called ‘No Urn for the Ashes’ and is for sale on Amazon if any of you like a good mystery, it has had great reviews. I’m almost finished with my second book about the dogs, I’ll let you know when it comes out.
http://www.amazon.com/Urn-Ashes-Alison-Sawyer-Current/dp/0981546447/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1380301894&sr=8-1&keywords=no+urn+for+the+ashes

Hotel Posada Del Mar

Flores frescas. — with Reema Hamdan and Phoenix Taylor at Restaurant Pingüinos By Posada Del Mar.

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The Mayor-elect's reminder that today is World Rabies Day & to take care of your pets...with a link for more info.

Agapito Magaña Sanchez   Buenos Días! Hoy como cada 28 de septiembre se celebra el Día Mundial de la Rabia.¡Cuidémonos y cuidemos a nuestras mascotas!  Más Información. http://goo.gl/lFCCWU

("Paparazzi for Lunch?!!")

 

 

John Cain

Playing solo tonight at The Sunset Grill from 7 to 9 pm...beautiful place to watch the sunset, great food, too...

Bufalo LO MAS RICO, LO ENCUENTRAS EN BUFALO!!

Daniel Bartrug ValdezIsla Mujeres Community Information Board

Everybody attend or at least donate...all goes to cancer patients on Isla...

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Por Siempre Viva...the cancer society of Isla is sponsoring this event. The owners of My Space are donating the venue. You recieve one free drink with your ticket. All the money goes to free mamograms, post surgical bras, wigs transportation costs to and from doctor visits. Unlike the cancer breakfasts where the restaurants have to be paid for the food. All ticket proceeds go directly to the island and those in financial medical needs. Por Siempre Viva has a facebook page..check it out and the office is next door (upstairs) to "Seduction Island" the perfume store on the corner of Juarez and Bravo...hope this helps answer some of your questions...abrazos

The Ennis household is having an explosion of bananas!

Here are the bananas today

Ignacio Acosta Casanova Pal calor. — with Romy Medina in Isla Mujeres.

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  Playa Norte now in real time in Isla Mujeres   

 "Time Lapse" of Playa Norte Webcam:  LINK  
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