In Isla Mujeres Daily News & Events Thursday, June 19 The Afternoon Edition

  The second issue of The Isla Mujeres Magazine to benefit Isla charities will be published in June!, featuring  a variety of talented writers and photographers! Thank-you to everyone who has visited & shared it! 
Check out the Charity document, patronize the supportive businesses & visit the blogs of the talented contributors! Contact me at westofcuba@gmail.com if you'd like to donate $15 to your fav charity, for an ad. Good causes, good exposure. Ad for the remainder of year is a $30 donation. 100% is contributed. Donations will be totaled, published & turned over to the charities in June.   

Feel free to copy & share the Charity document! Telling your friends about the Magazine & sharing links helps Isla Charities, too. Your support is appreciated & small efforts add up to big differences. Thanks! 

  Here's a link to the Magazine

This is the live webcam at North Beach / Playa Norte

   Noticias de Diario de Quintana Roo ....

Agapito signs agreement for prevention of sexually transmitted diseases

La prevención, prioridad

Miércoles, 18 de Junio de 2014 22:21

Signa Agapito convenio para frenar enfermedades de transmisión sexual

Lanrry PARRA

ISLA MUJERES, 18 de junio.-

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A cooperative agreement was signed between the City and Fundacion BAI A.C. "Open Arms",  with the objective of conducting educational workshops in the high schools and middle schools of the municipality to provide education about the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases. Additional topics will include prevention of teenage pregnancies, AIDS, and early detection of HIV. This organization from the state of Yucatan has worked in Isla Mujeres for the past six years. This is the first time that a formal collaboration has been signed. It is an agreement to provide one event per month, and will allow better coordination with the departments of Health, Education, Youth, and the social services agency DIF. 
   This afternoon volunteers are arriving from Houston, Texas to contribute their time, knowledge, and experience.  

You can read more about Brazos Abiertos HERE, and you can contribute to their campaign going on in Isla Mujeres right now (Info below in Charity section)  HERE

Navy rescues boat passenger with heart problems 

Le salvan la vida

Miércoles, 18 de Junio de 2014 22:17

Efectivos de la Armada rescatan a pasajero de barco con mal cardiaco

Lanrry PARRA

ISLA MUJERES, 18 de junio.- 

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The Navy performed a medical evacuation for a 60 year old American with heart problems who was aboard the recreational boat "Andream", approximately nine miles north of Isla Contoy. The crew of the boat requested their assistance after the passenger experienced symptoms of heart problems. Medical personnel aboard the boat stabilized the individual, who was then transported to Puerto Juarez, where an ambulance was waiting to provide transport to a private hospital in Cancun. Companions of the patient took responsibility for the medical expenses.  

Transportation grants paid to 91 students

Agapito campaign promise met 

Pagan becas de transporte

Miércoles, 18 de Junio de 2014 22:16

Se cumple compromiso de Agapito con 91 estudiantes

Lanrry PARRA

ISLA MUJERES, 18 de junio.-

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With a municipal investment of 280,000 pesos, the City is providing payments to cover transportation for 91 students for the months of March-April and May-June. This assistance pays for maritime transport for students at the levels of primary, middle school, high school, and college. During the school year of 2013-2014 payments of 420,000 pesos have benefited young islander students for their transportation to and from the mainland.
     They announced that this program will be available for the school year of 2014-2015, with information available in August or September. The current administration also provides the scholarship program “Animo con el estudio”, which benefits 354 students. The payments were given to the students at the Plaza Habitat by municipal authorities, including the mayor, Agapito Magana Sanchez.

 Tvisla Mujeres

Noticias de  Quequi......

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  Reclaman un terreno anclado a Boca Iglesias

  0 18 de junio de 2014 

  The relatives of Melchor Rivero Caballo have filed an injunction  to stop the INAH, National Institute of Anthropology and History and claiming ownership of 2500 hectares in the continental zone of Isla Mujeres. The INAH has been working on the site for over two months. There are two archaeological sites in this area, including the historical  remains of Boca Iglesias, site of the first church built by Franciscans in the sixteenth century.
          The municipal authorities have promoted the rescue of this site, and the property is advertised for sale on the internet, at a 'bargain' of 4 or 5 dollars a square meter "negotiable". The City says this legal action involves the INAH, and not the municipal government, although the City received the injunction in recent days against work being done. 
         The family is based in the area known as Punta Arena, and Boca Iglesias is located at the coordinates:  : latitude north at 21 degrees 30 minutes 44 seconds, and  longitude west at 86 degrees, 58 minutes, 40 seconds.
         According to history, the Maya inhabited the area, despite its difficult access. Boca Iglesias had, at least on paper, the first Bishop in what would become New Spain, who was Friar Julian Garces. The euphoria unleashed by the arrival of the Conquistador Hernan Cortes to the lands of Anahuac and the immense amount of gold which he reported, prompted the Pope without effect (?provocó que las indicaciones del Papa no tuvieran efecto,) and so the church was built and remained in the hands of the Franciscans.

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  Por Carlos Gasca > Quequi .- Son dos mil 500 hectáreas que comprometen vestigios arqueológicos.
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  Social 

  Asking for rescheduling of trash collection

  Piden cambiar el horario de la recoja de basura

  0 18 de junio de 2014 

  Downtown restauranteurs are complaining about trash collection that occurs in the evening or night while their fast food businesses are open, because the odors from the truck are upsetting to their customers. 

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  Carlos Gasca > Quequi .- El camión causa molestias a los comensales.
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Noticias de Diario Respuesta...

To give talks about sex to teens

Impartirán pláticas sobre sexualidad a los adolescentes

• Thursday, 19 June 2014 07:49
• Written by Diario Respuesta
• Category: Isla Mujeres

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City gives scholarships to 91 students 

Beca Ayuntamiento a 91 estudiantes

• Thursday, 19 June 2014 07:50
• Written by Diario Respuesta
• Category: Isla Mujeres

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Medical evacuation of tourist by Navy
Armada realiza evacuación médica de un turista[+] Ver mas

Se ampara grupo opositor de “Wato” [+] Ver mas
 Opposition to taxi union leader "Wato"

 Javier Manuel Acereto López, Miguel Chan Mena and Adolfo Argüelles Salas have continued to oppose the election of the leader of the taxi union, Eduardo Peniche Rodríguez “Wato” , with a fourth appeal to the Arbitration Board. (Junta Local de Conciliación y Arbitraje (JLCA) de Quintana Roo). The Arbitration Board validated the election of "Wato" on February 27th. This is the third term for the president of the taxi union, and the three men say this is not allowed by law.

Sidewalk at Punta Sur remains unfinished

En el abandono área peatonal de Punta Sur[+] Ver mas

The previous administration did not complete this sidewalk three years ago, and it remains unfinished. It is suggested that there should be sidewalks on both sides, to assure that pedestrians can walk safely and enjoy this natural beauty, that is 10 meters above sea level, and to watch the boats, the sea, and Cancun's Hotel Zone. Most of the path only has a sidewalk on one side, and there is a section without sidewalk near the park Garrafon. It is noted that lighting could be improved in the area, and that there is some grates that need attention to avoid accidents, because there are people who exercise in the early mornings and in the evenings.

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Free amenities such as hammocks, bikes, outdoor shower, portable beach chairs & beach towels, washer, loungers & BBQ. Breathtaking panoramic views from the rooftop terrace. Upstairs room also available.   Downtown is  ~ a mile away; if you don't feel like walking or biking, flag a $2 taxi or hop on the bus. We also have room for parking,You can enjoy the music & crowds downtown, then come home our quiet neighborhood of Bachilleres where you'll  sleep to the sounds of the sea..  $275/$325/$425 wk   $40/50/$65nt  Monthly Discounts

View from rooms

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Fine dining a few steps away at Da Luisa or try the traditional neighborhood eateries a couple blocks farther. Stroll five minutes down the coastal sidewalk to Mango Cafe or Monchi's,shop at Chedraui or visit restaurants, bars, & beach clubs; minutes away by bike or on foot. Our guests recommend the Yoga classes a couple villas away at hotelito Casa Ixchel. Fresh juice, produce & tortillas a few blocks away in the village, as well as a variety of other stores and small local restaurants

 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 @ Marina Paraiso


Thanks to Sally Margolis for her hard work raising money for this campaign!
She wrote this....

Please consider donating to this worthy cause!!: The 6th Annual HIV & Teen Pregancy Prevention Campaign, Isla Mujeres: http://funds.gofundme.com/index.php?route=fundmanager&url=9rzmcg

The 6th annual Isla HIV & Teen Pregnancy Prevention Campaign (June 18-21) has 2 components: 1-To provide FREE, rapid HIV testing, as well as education and counseling. 2-Education programs in the public schools and community to help prevent teenage pregnancy. Did you know that our neighboring state, Yucatan, has one of the HIGHEST rates of HIV infection in Mexico? Did you know that every HIV positive person who does not know their status, on average, passes HIV on to 4 other people before they are identified? Did you know that Isla Mujeres has the HIGHEST rate of teen pregnancy in the ENTIRE state of Quintana Roo?... A DONATION OF JUST $8.00usd WILL PROVIDE ONE COMPLETE HIV TEST! Please help support by donating and sharing this important campaign for the health of Isla Mujeres!!! We can't thank you enough for your support! : http://www.gofundme.com/9rzmcg

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Music

 John Cain's schedule   

Tuesday, Cafe Del Mar, solo, 8 to 10 pm

Saturday, The Sunset Grill, solo, 630 to 830 pm

Sunday, Bahia Tortuga, The Sol Rockers, 630 to 900 pm 
 

Banda Sin Nombre at Chuuk Kay 3:30p Sat & Sun


 
Fenix 

       Sun ~2p  Salsa 

Fenix  May have music in evening. Has discontinued afternoon shows.

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

Saturday afternoon 3-5 Cuban music at Veradara's Cuban restaurant


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June Events:
June 1 Dia de la Marina
8am Handball Tournament at Posada Beach
 10am Women's Softball Competition at the Children's Baseball Field Commemoration of those who died in line of duty including placement of wreath onto the Bay. 
10:30am boats are available to take civilians out into the bay from the concrete pier for the wreath ceremony
12:30pm Posada Beach: Recreational activities
 June 5 World Environment Day: activities TBA, will include a small parade.
June 9   Monday  9-4,diabetes and hypertension screening at Red Cross,  free
June 12-22 Town Square   “Palibrarte 2014”   Book Fair
June 12 Thursday  Artist Fair on the Square 4 - 9
June 12  7:10 pm Full Moon rise in east, an hour later nightly. Sunset 7:30
The First International Women's Fishing Tournament ( Primer Torneo Internacional Femenil de Pesca) “La Dorada del Caribe”,  will take place June 13 & 14th. The first place prize is a golf cart, worth over 80,000 pesos, and the second prize is a trip to Havana Cuba, which includes airfare and lodging, and the third prize is a motorcycle. Other prizes include staying at an all inclusive hotel, annual membership to the gym "Energy" in Cancun, swimming with the dolphins certificates, and other sponsors and prizes are still being arranged.
   The Captain's dinner will be June 13th and the tournament will begin the next morning at 8am. The weighing in will take place from 2pm to 5pm with the awards at 6pm, at the Posada beach. Women who are interested in registering may obtain more information from the Municipal Tourism office or they can call 87 70307, or visit the official City (Ayuntamiento) website for rules and entry form.Information from Diario Q Roo, June 3.
June 13, Friday  Captain's dinner (evening before tournament)
June 14  Women's fishing tournament:...formerly named for an ex-mayor who was also the candidate defeated by our current mayor...its new name is Primer Torneo Internacional de Pesca Femenil “La Dorada del Caribe”
June 15 Sunday Father's day (always the third Sunday in June)
June 21 Saturday  Summer Solstice   Festival at Capt. Dulches....until dawn!

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SUMMER-FALL

Whale Shark Season ...ends Sept 15
It is Sea Turtle Mating & Nesting season
Red & Blue crabs are migrating to the sea for spawning during full moons
Whale Shark Festival July 20...to last a week this year. Includes a parade w floats, sand sculpture contest, recreational activities, and more.
Turtle releases August-Sept dates TBA, usually only a day or two in advance Caribbean-Mayan Cultural Festival  TBA Nov?

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  This blog is brought to you by....
MaraVilla Caribe   Bed & Beach    Three rentals with large glass doors overlooking our white sand beach and the beautiful Caribbean sea, with  kitchenettes & free WIFI. In the coastal neighborhood of  Bachilleres, among upscale villas & boutique hotelitos, convenient to downtown or the colonias, yet separate.  Quiet & Private.   
Free amenities such as hammocks, bikes, outdoor shower, portable beach chairs & beach towels, washer, loungers & BBQ. Breathtaking panoramic views from the rooftop terrace. Upstairs room also available.   Downtown is  ~ a mile away; if you don't feel like walking or biking, flag a $2 taxi or hop on the bus. We also have room for parking,You can enjoy the music & crowds downtown, then come home our quiet neighborhood of Bachilleres where you'll  sleep to the sounds of the sea..  $275/$325/$425 wk   $40/50/$65nt  Monthly Discounts

View from rooms

Small room

Large room

Fine dining a few steps away at Da Luisa or try the traditional neighborhood eateries a couple blocks farther. Stroll five minutes down the coastal sidewalk to Mango Cafe or Monchi's,shop at Chedraui or visit restaurants, bars, & beach clubs; minutes away by bike or on foot. Our guests recommend the Yoga classes a couple villas away at hotelito Casa Ixchel. Fresh juice, produce & tortillas a few blocks away in the village, as well as a variety of other stores and small local restaurants