The first issue of The Isla Mujeres Magazine to
benefit Isla charities will be published next weekend! It will feature a
variety of talented writers and photographers & you can check out
the Table of Contents now.
Your support for this project would be greatly appreciated! If you buy an ad for your business, blog, event, or whatever, your $15 is donated to your favorite Isla charity. Individuals with nothing to promote are encouraged to buy an ad for their favorite charity. Ads will be on display until the end of March, when the next issue will be published, and they can be renewed for another three months for a $10 donation. Contact me at westofcuba@gmail.com
I'd like to thank those who have already bought ads: Sally Margolis of Picky Picky Designs, Steve Broin of Casa Sirena Hotel, Ed & Judy Sutherland of Casa Alegre, Kathy Ennis, Bruce Roberts of MVC B&B, and Diane White Daniel of Isla Mujeres Travel Stickers. They have made donations to Little Yellow School House, Isla Animals, Isla Mujeres Cats Need Help, Brazos Abiertos, and the Red Cross of Isla Mujeres. Please consider supporting their businesses!
This is the live webcam at North Beach / Playa Norte
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LINK to 24 hour time lapse of the webcam The "Morning Edition" has translated headlines & newspaper photos. This Afternoon Edition has translations of the news articles, Daily Events, the Live Music Schedule & 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 ....
Tourists continuing to arrive
Despite reduced temperatures: Their presence is evident in the stores & at the beaches
Siguen llegando turistas
Sábado, 18 de Enero de 2014 21:46
A pesar de las bajas temperaturas, su presencia es notoria en comercios y playas
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ISLA MUJERES, 18 de enero.-
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Increasing consumption of marijuana by youths
Aumenta consumo de marihuana
Sábado, 18 de Enero de 2014 21:43
Entre menores de edad
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 18 de enero.-
Leer más...So far this year there have been three occasions when minors were arrested in possession of marijuana, and one was in possession of eye drops to reduce redness. In the past two arrests, one was a group of five youths and in the other case, there were seven youths.
The police chief explained that when minors are detained, they are channeled to the municipal DIF to the Office of Child Advocacy (la Procuraduría de la Defensa del Menor) who involve the parents, while informing them of the situation and its dangers. Often both the youths and parents receive psychological counseling, and the youngsters also do community work. It is noted that there are a group of youths who gather behind the municipal market "Audomaro Magana" in colonia El Cañotal to consume and sell this dried herb.
Tax Reform information for small businesses
Actualizarán a pequeños comerciantes
Sábado, 18 de Enero de 2014 21:42
Sobre reforma fiscal
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ISLA MUJERES, 18 de enero.-
Leer más...On Monday, January 20, at the Town Hall there will be a meeting to explain issues associated with the new tax reform laws, beginning at 10am and sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, whose members will be given priority with seating. About 100 members are expected to attend.
From Friday....
Foreigner injured ankle in fall
On Rueda Medina sidewalk
Se lesiona extranjera tras caída en banqueta
Jueves, 16 de Enero de 2014 22:33
En avenida Rueda Medina
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 16 de enero.-
Leer más...Due to irregularities in the sidewalks, a foreign tourist sprained her right ankle and was taken by the Red Cross to the General Hospital. Tourism workers say this is not the first time a tourist has fallen, because there are irregularities and obstacles. Near the construction of the passenger terminal, visitors must walk on the asphalt. The accident occurred at 1:30pm 'today' (Thursday) on Rueda Medina Avenue, which is the main street, where there are hundreds of visitors daily.
Merchants unhappy about driver's attitudes
Mobility of visitors obstructed
Comerciantes lamentan actitud de conductores
Jueves, 16 de Enero de 2014 22:05
Obstruyen movilidad de los visitantes
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 16 de enero.-
Leer más...Downtown merchants say they hear complaints every day from foreigners who dislike the practice of drivers who will block the street rather than walk a couple of blocks. The owner of a silver store near the bank said this is common problem there and obstructs the passage of pedestrians. It is noted that inconsiderate attitudes can have a negative effect on tourism.
City establishing single location for selling of Nautical Tours to tourists
Orden entre lancheros
Jueves, 16 de Enero de 2014 22:05
Comuna y Apiqroo regularán espacios de atención a turistas
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 16 de enero.-
Leer más...The Director of Tourism is proposing that the members of the five Cooperatives of Tourism Service Providers have one space where they sell their services and products, in an orderly fashion, at the ferry terminals. There would be a schedule determined for the different days of the week. This has already been approved by the General Secretary of the City, and awaits discussion with representatives of the Port Authority.
Tvisla Mujeres
No increase in respiratory diseases in Isla Mujeres
Noticias de Quequi......
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SAT to remove doubts of business owners
Economía
Hacienda despejará dudas de empresarios
0 18 de enero de 2014
Por Carlos Gasca-QUEQUI.- Employees of the Hacienda (Mexico's federal tax authority and the equivalent to the IRS in the USA) will be at the Chamber of Commerce meeting to discuss the new tax changes. -
Social
Quintana Roo receiving "Bread without hunger"
Recibirá Quintana Roo ‘Pan sin hambre’
0 18 de enero de 2014
Por Carlos Gasca-Quequi.-
Quintana Roo will receive 10,000 "Pan sin Hambre" cards to be distributed among the municipalities according to need. In addition, with these pre paid cards, families receive other benefits, giving them access to food programs, such as those that allow them to purchase products of DICONSA.
During his visit to Isla Mujeres, the Secretary of Health said they are working closely with the mayor with social assistance programs that can benefit the municipality of Isla Mujeres. Last year only 250,000 pesos were invested in the Temporary Employment Program here, and they are seeking to increase that amount. They are working to increase the number of local beneficiaries to the Oportunidades program. There are other programs providing direct benefits to families of Isla Mujeres which include “65 y más” and“Seguro a jefas de familia” (65 and older, and Insurance for Single mothers).
Noticias de Diario Respuesta...
First Lion Fishing Tournament
Complaint of post about to fall
Denuncian poste a punto de caer
Sandra Avila called the newspaper to report that there is a post in colonia La Gloria, near the Las Tortugas park that is about to fall, because it was hit by a truck five days ago. The reporter visited the site and verified that the post is fragmented and could be blown down by a strong wind. It is noted that this is near a playground, and that the hazard is increased because the area lacks good lighting.
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Poor ecological status of lagoon raises concern
por esto| Possible increase in hyperbaric chamber fee: Undetermined |
| Sin definir si habrá incremento a la cámara hiperbárica[+] Ver mas |
The fee is currently 300 pesos monthly and will not be raised before the end of February. (The ban on lobster fishing begins March 1st.) A minimum treatment, of two hours, costs 2000 pesos, while the price can be 4500 pesos for a session of four or five hours, for those who are not enrolled.
There will be a meeting of the Board of Trustees at the end of February, when the revenues and expenditures will be reported and it will be determined if the chamber can continue to operate with a fee of 300 pesos, but it is likely to increase by fifty pesos monthly. This is not intended to hurt the wallets of the fishermen, and the fee helps provide proper maintenance and purchases of needed parts, so they can offer equal or better service to the lobster fishermen next season.
18 degree drop in temperature
Baja el termómetro hasta los 18 grados[+] Ver mas
A month until the ban begins: Uncertainty about support program
Incertidumbre a un mes de iniciar la veda [+] Ver mas
From Friday....
Increased cost of health exam for restaurant workers
Se dispara el costo del examen de salud] Ver mas
There has been a fifty percent increase in the cost of the medical examination for the health card required of restaurant workers, which went from 141 pesos to 211 pesos.
Campaign organized for the sterilization of cats and dogs
Organizan campaña de esterilización de perros y gatos[+] Ver mas
There are complaints among members of the NGO regarding failure to prevent the spread of canine distemper, because of the removal of infected bodies to the trash transfer site, which causes a risk of dissemination of the disease to other dogs.
The Director of the municipal Ecology agency, Christina Medina, confirmed that a collaboration is being formed with the NGO organization to protect and care for the animals of the island via the diffusion of information about animal regulations.
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Jan 15 Full Moon rises ~5:15p over Caribe, Sunset over the Bay ~5:30
Jan 16 Moonrise ~6:05
Jan 17 Moonrise ~6:55
Jan 18 Moonrise ~7:45
Jan 19 Moonrise ~8:35
Jan 20 Moonrise ~9:25
Jan 26 Dia de la educacion ambiental/ Environmental education day
Charity Info
See tab at top of page!
Donation Drop offs:
Red Cross: Social Justicia Restaurant (south of ferry terminal, north of car ferry)
Books for Grade School Reading Program, Items for Isla Animals, Diabetes Supplies, Shoes for the Kids, Items for Little Yellow School House...Barlitos: On Hidalgo, the pedestrian street, at Abasolo
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Music
Thursdays....SeBlues
Iguana's: Live Music Thurs, Fri, Sat, & Sun! ~6p
Thursday is Blues, with beer & pizza specials, usual menu also
Friday evenings Caribbean, Blues.
Saturdays Reggae- Caribbean-Tropical music & Carlos is on the BBQ making ribs, burgers, arranchera, & steaks. Usual menu also
Sundays Vera Cruz, Carribean music & the special is paella. Usual menu also.
Miguel's playing schedule
Fayne's BarandGrill Wednesday through Saturday 10:30pm - 12:00am.
Saturday Tequileria La Adelita's 12:00am - 2:00am for salsa night.
Sunday Bahia Tortuga with the Sol Rockers 7:00pm - 9:00pm John Cain's schedule
Tuesday, Cafe Del Mar, solo, 8 to 10 pm
Saturday, The Sunset Grill, solo, 530 to 730 pm
Sunday, Bahia Tortuga, The Sol Rockers, 630 to 900 pm
Banda Sin Nombre at Chuuk Kay 3:30p Sat & Sun
Fenix Sat ~1 or 2p Reggae/Cuban
Sun ~1 or 2p Salsa
(Start times have been variable. Posted on menu board by entrance)
Fenix Lounge Domingo
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You may find live
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at Poc Na Hostel.ComoNo, Isla Mujeres, Mexico RYAN RYCKMAN......back at ComoNo......every night 8:30
Texas Holdem Every Monday and Thursday
at 6:00pm El Patio Caribbean Grill
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