In Isla Mujeres Daily News Tuesday, January 7 The Afternoon Edition

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Events in Isla & Articles in the Magazine

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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.

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   Noticias de Diario de Quintana Roo ....

 Agapito hosts City King's Day: Emotional event

Emotiva convivencia

Lunes, 06 de Enero de 2014 23:48

Encabeza Agapito con motivo del Día de Reyes en Comuna

Lanrry PARRA

ISLA MUJERES, 6 de enero.-

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The traditional cutting of the King's cake was led by the Mayor and the City Council with a large number of  City officials in attendance. In his speech the mayor expressed his best wishes for a new year full of successes and asked his colleagues to include improved service to the citizens of Isla Mujeres among their New Years resolutions. He also shared King's cake with state officials, including those of the General Hospital, thanking them for the hard work they do that benefits the citizens of Isla Mujeres, and he noted it was Nurses Day and thanked the women and men who provide this service daily.
   The Mayor's wife, who is the honorary President of the DIF, also participated in Kings Day activities including the cutting of the cake at the Senior Citizen's club. She announced the start of "Friday Night Movies" for the seniors. 

Prepare for increase in taxi rates

Caused by constantly rising gas prices 

Preparan aumento en tarifas de taxis

Lunes, 06 de Enero de 2014 23:44

Ante constantes “gasolinazos”

Lanrry PARRA

ISLA MUJERES, 6 de enero.-

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The increase is estimated to begin in early to March and to increase the fares for residents by six percent, after two years of absorbing increasing costs without raising rates. The drivers do not charge a VAT, but they are affected by the increase when they purchase parts. The rate for local residents would increase from 13 to 14 pesos (This is an 8% increase.  13p + 8%= 14p vs 13p + 6%  = 13.8p.)
   It has not been determined if the increase for tourists will be the same percentage, or if it will be closer to ten percent. 

Better infrastructure for fishermen to improve their daily activities 

Dotarán de infraestructura a pescadores

Lunes, 06 de Enero de 2014 23:44

Para mejorar sus actividades diarias

Lanrry PARRA

ISLA MUJERES, 6 de enero.- 

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The fishing cooperatives had a cordial meeting with  Q Roo SAGARPA representative Manuel Cardenas Magana last weekend to discuss the infrastructure needs of the cooperatives Caribe, Patria & Progreso, and Laugna Makax.
    The President of the cooperative Caribe said they need a palapa at the end of their fishing pier. The president of the cooperative Patria & Progreso said their wooden pier of ~40 meters needs rehabilitation. The representative of Laguna Makax cooperative also wants their pier rehabilitated, which is smaller than the one just mentioned.
   They were advised each cooperative will need to contribute 30 percent, and the federal and state governments will contribute 40 and 30 percent respectively. The SAGARPA representative expects to secure the funds for these projects in the next few months, because the process was begun last year.

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Posted ~10pm yesterday...

The Harbor Master reports winds gusting up to 75km/hr due to cold front #24, with no incidents as of this moment. The port is closed to minor navigation, but the ferries (Ultramar, Magana, & the vehicle ferry) are operating normally.

Posted ~9p yesterday
Civil Protection reports some lamps fell in the area of the Caribbean Sea as a consequence of the strong winds this (yesterday) evening.

12 hours ago

Confirma la Capitania de Puerto que ráfagas por frente frío #24 alcanzaron los 75 kilómetros por hora! Hasta el momento no hay incidentes.
El puerto a la navegación menor esta cerrado! Pero las embarcaciones mayores (ultramar, magaña y el Ferry) deben operar con normalidad. Todo dependerá de como amanezca mañana. Saludos

13 hours ago

Protección Civil confirma sólo caída de algunas lámparas en la zona del Mar Caribe a consecuencia de los fuertes vientos de esta noche

Noticias de  Quequi......

  Poor start of the year for the fishermen

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  Mal inicio de año para los pescadores

  0 06 de enero de 2014

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  Por Carlos Gasca-quequi.-
    The lobster production has been in decline this year, fuel costs have been rising, there have been problems relating to poaching, particularly at the mainland camps, and now there is bad weather. With lobster season closing at the end of February, the fishermen are hoping for better weather to conclude the season.

Noticias de Diario Respuesta...

Empty beaches because of the cold front

Desoladas playas por el frente frío

Martes 07 de Enero de 2014 13:06 Jesús Molina DIARIO RESPUESTA 

The effects of cold front #24 had a negative impact on the local economy and more rain is expected, with the usual advice regarding the young and the old needing to be especially careful when the temperatures drop, to stay as warm and dry as possible. 

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Exodus of vacationers begins 

Comienza éxodo de vacacionistas

Martes 07 de Enero de 2014 13:06 Jesús Molina DIARIO RESPUESTA 

The holiday period has ended for the domestic tourists who began returning to their places of origin this weekend, in anticipation of resuming normal activities on January 7th. 

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Schools are ready for the return of more than 3000 students

Están escuelas listas para regreso de 3 mil alumnos

Martes 07 de Enero de 2014 13:05 Jesús Molina

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Supervising the services of the men of the sea

Supervisan servicio de hombres del mar

Lunes 06 de Enero de 2014 12:57 Jesús Molina DIARIO RESPUESTA 

There were no mishaps during the holiday period, when personnel from the Nautical School FIDENA assisted in supervision of the nautical tourism providers and assured that their vessels met the safety requirements. There were times when the tour boats were operating at 100% capacity, while many domestic tourists were visiting.  

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 Neighbors annoyed about the lack of trash collection

Molesta a los vecinos la falta de recoja de basura

Lunes 06 de Enero de 2014 12:57 Jesús Molina DIARIO RESPUESTA

Residents of colonias Lol-beh, Caridad del Cobre, and Canotal say there are accumulations of trash in their areas, and a problem with neighbors who are not conscientious. They say empty lots accumulate brush and trash and are used by people getting high or drunk, and with winds and rains it gets worse and the trash gets into the street.  They complain that the trash truck does not often come into the interior streets, because it is difficult, so it goes to the outer streets.  

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Hyperbaric chamber functioning under this Mayor

Acierta edil en activar la cámara hiperbárica

Lunes 06 de Enero de 2014 12:56 Jesús Molina DIARIO RESPUESTA 

There have been six fishermen treated and stabilized since the hyperbaric chamber was put into operation by this administration. It is used to treat decompression illness and they are now treating someone with a diabetic foot problem, every eight days. They are offering this service to non members of the coops at a cost that is thirty percent lower than the cost in Cancun. They have treated four fishermen from the Makax cooperative, and one from the Isla Blanca. There are currently only two cooperatives associated with the chamber: Por Justicia Social and Makax. Isla Blanca has a contract with a chamber in Cancun, but when that ends they will be affiliated with this hyperbaric chamber. 

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King's cake celebration

Tensa “partida” de rosca [+] Ver mas

During the ceremonial cutting of the Kings cake celebrations, the Mayor asked his colleagues to redouble their efforts to provide tangible results. PE says this is amid growing public restlessness, upon completion of 100 days by this PRI administration, who returned after six years of PAN governance.  The mayor acknowledged shortcomings in the areas of urban cleanliness, lighting, security, and social services and called for further efforts and responsibility from his directors.


Image improvement plan unfinished
Plan de mejora de imagen, abandonado[+] Ver mas

The seven year plan to improve downtown with road renovations & removal of overhead lines has not gone as planned. The plan from 2007 included renovations of Hidalgo, Juárez, Guerrero, López Mateos and the main street/. malecón Rueda Medina, as well as the adjacent streets  Bravo, Morelos, Madero, Abasolo, Matamoros and Carlos Lazo. The work was done on Hidalgo and Rueda Medina, except for the burial of the overhead lines.
       The city budget includes funds of 3.8 million pesos for the monitoring, management, maintenance, and cleaning of the federal zone (ZOFEMAT), but has no resources from the  following programs: Tu Casa (housing), Habitat (housing), Rescuing Public Spaces, and the Metropolitan Fund.  It is noted there are sidewalks in need of repair.

Fishermen seek attention
Pescadores demandan atención[+] Ver mas

Same info as the DQR article.


Lion Fish Tournament
Torneo de pesca de pez león [+] Ver mas

The tournament will take place on February 14 & 15 and will feature attractive prizes. This is an inter-agency effort to reduce the negative effects of this invasive species and to reduce its population. The agencies include the Comisión Nacional de Areas Naturales Protegidas (Conanp), the Secretaría de Medio Ambiente & Recursos Naturales (Semarnat); the Centro Regional de Investigaciones Pesqueras (CRIP), and others. There are many restaurants ready to feature the fish on their menus.

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FOR JANUARY EVENTS>>>>visit the preview edition of the Isla Mujeres Magazine...which will benefit Isla Mujeres Charities! HERE   

The King's Day Gift giveaway by the DIF has been rescheduled for Saturday ~5:30 at the La Gloria dome, and Barlito's is still the drop off location. Boys toys are needed and the response has been excellent!

Roots Clinic Open Grand Opening: Rescheduled due to weather...date TBA Friday Jan. 3 5pm-7pm. Located in Isla Mujeres Plaza. Sangria and snacks and check out the new location: https://www.facebook.com/events/433613716764139/

https://www.facebook.com/events/230087183833515/?source=1

Texas Holdem Every Monday and Thursday

 at 6:00pm   El Patio Caribbean Grill

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 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  Barlito's is closed for the holidays...If you need to drop off books, shoes, items for LYSH or Isla Animals....  contact the group (see tab at top "Charities" for contact info, or email me at westofcuba@gmail.com)

Toys for PEACE: Galerita across from Olivia's Restaurant
  
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Music

 Thursdays....SeBlues
 

Iguana's: Thursday is Blues, with beer & pizza specials.  
Friday evenings have featured Cuban-Vera Cruz music. 
On Saturdays & Sundays they have   Reggae- Caribbean-Tropical music.  Starting around 6.  Saturday they are grilling & Sunday's 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 ~3p Reggae/Cuban  

       Sun ~2p Salsa 
(Start times have been variable. Posted on menu board by entrance)

Fenix Lounge   Domingo Salsa en Vivo con ¡¡Puro Sabor - Salsa Cubana !! :: Sunday Live Salsa with ¡¡Puro Sabor - Salsa Cubana !! + Gratis/FREE Chilpachole Pa' la Cruda! + Tragos/Drinks + SUP & Kayak :: See You There!! / No Falten!!

You may find live music after 9 or 10 on Hidalgo at Fayne's, La Terraza, or  Comono, and at Poc Na Hostel.

ComoNo, Isla Mujeres, Mexico  RYAN RYCKMAN......back at ComoNo......every night 8:30

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