The second issue of The Isla Mujeres Magazine to
benefit Isla charities will be published soon, 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. 100% is contributed. Donations will be totaled, published & turned over to the charities in September...some have already been donated.
Update...The content & layout are finished, and awaiting publication, while I am creating & posting the new ads. It is going slowly because I am busy with other things, your patience is appreciated. 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!
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. 100% is contributed. Donations will be totaled, published & turned over to the charities in September...some have already been donated.
Update...The content & layout are finished, and awaiting publication, while I am creating & posting the new ads. It is going slowly because I am busy with other things, your patience is appreciated. 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!
This is the live webcam at North Beach / Playa Norte
Noticias de Diario de Quintana Roo ....
Witnesses: "Balsero" boat arrives in tourist area 8 Cubans
Recalan 8 cubanos
Aseguran embarcación “hechiza” en zona netamente turística: Testigos
Lanrry PARRA
It is estimated that about eight Cubans arrived on North Beach on Thursday night about 11pm, and it appears they immediately changed their clothing and took flight. Judging from the clothing and shoes, it is assumed they are all males.
Some witnesses saw them running past their businesses and estimated there were eight in the group. The Navy were the first to be notified, and the municipal police learned about it at around 3am. At noon on Friday, staff from the Port Authority were collecting the containers and equipment. They found cans, food, and water bottles aboard the balsero boat.
ISLA MUJERES, 12 de septiembre.-
It is estimated that about eight Cubans arrived on North Beach on Thursday night about 11pm, and it appears they immediately changed their clothing and took flight. Judging from the clothing and shoes, it is assumed they are all males.
Some witnesses saw them running past their businesses and estimated there were eight in the group. The Navy were the first to be notified, and the municipal police learned about it at around 3am. At noon on Friday, staff from the Port Authority were collecting the containers and equipment. They found cans, food, and water bottles aboard the balsero boat.
ISLA MUJERES, 12 de septiembre.-
Ready for procession today at 8am
Listos para procesión
Hoy iniciará a las 8 de la mañana, con nutrida participación
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 12 de septiembre.- .
ISLA MUJERES, 12 de septiembre.- .
There was an excellent participation by the islanders in the procession of the Virgin of Caridad del Cobre to Isla Contoy, which left the dock of Isla Mujeres around 8am today. There were more than 100 boats, with hundreds of Catholics aboard for this event, which has become an important tradition for the islanders, and particularly for the fishermen.
According to religious tradition, the Virgin of Charity of Cobre will remain on Isla Contoy for the duration of the lobster season, and a few days after it ends, is returned to Isla Mujeres. The icon would be put in her niche on Isla Contoy at 11am, and then the families will remain to share fellowship until around 2pm, when the boats return to Isla Mujeres.
Those who participated in the procession included the fishing cooperatives and tourism groups, the whale shark licensees, the Port Authority, Harbor Master, Navy, ferry companies, municipal Civil Protection agency, and the Red Cross.
According to religious tradition, the Virgin of Charity of Cobre will remain on Isla Contoy for the duration of the lobster season, and a few days after it ends, is returned to Isla Mujeres. The icon would be put in her niche on Isla Contoy at 11am, and then the families will remain to share fellowship until around 2pm, when the boats return to Isla Mujeres.
Those who participated in the procession included the fishing cooperatives and tourism groups, the whale shark licensees, the Port Authority, Harbor Master, Navy, ferry companies, municipal Civil Protection agency, and the Red Cross.
Lobster fishermen say: Worst season in history
La peor temporada de toda la historia
Aseguran langosteros
Lanrry PARRA
It is almost two and a half months since the lobster season began on July 1st, and the fisherman say their cumulative production from all the fishing cooperatives is only five tonnes of live lobster and five tonnes of tails. During the 2013-2014 season, production was 10 tonnes of live lobster and 12 tonnes of tails. This year's production is less than half of last year's, which is bad for the fisherman.
Some of the fishermen are hoping for better luck with the “corrida de las especies de escama” (lit."run of the fish with scales") particularly the species lizeta and tzozin, in September and October. And they expect the lobster harvest to improve in the month of October when the northern winds intensify, and the 'march' along the seabed. genera un “rebulicio".
Leader of the fishermen, Baltazar Gómez Catzín, explained that the winds that are good for catching lobster are from the north and from the south, but the winds from the northeast are worthless, and damaging.
Some of the fishermen are hoping for better luck with the “corrida de las especies de escama” (lit."run of the fish with scales") particularly the species lizeta and tzozin, in September and October. And they expect the lobster harvest to improve in the month of October when the northern winds intensify, and the 'march' along the seabed. genera un “rebulicio".
Leader of the fishermen, Baltazar Gómez Catzín, explained that the winds that are good for catching lobster are from the north and from the south, but the winds from the northeast are worthless, and damaging.
ISLA MUJERES, 12 de septiembre.-
700 participants in parade down Rueda Medina
Participarán 700 en desfile
Contingentes recorrerán la Rueda Medina
Lanrry PARRA
The parade celebrating the Independence of Mexico will take place on Sept. 16th, starting at 9am by the Naval base and will tour around Rueda Medina northward to the Monument to the Fishermen and return to the starting point. About 700 people are expected to participate in dozens of contingents. This will include about 500 students from the different schools of the island, and about 200 members of the Navy.
The parade celebrating the Independence of Mexico will take place on Sept. 16th, starting at 9am by the Naval base and will tour around Rueda Medina northward to the Monument to the Fishermen and return to the starting point. About 700 people are expected to participate in dozens of contingents. This will include about 500 students from the different schools of the island, and about 200 members of the Navy.
The municipal Secretary General, Cesar Poot Perez, said everything is ready for the celebration of the evening of September 15th in the town square, where the Mayor will read the Grito de Independencia. There will be fireworks, followed by a dance, un baile popular.
ISLA MUJERES, 12 de septiembre.-
ISLA MUJERES, 12 de septiembre.-
Promise kept Agapito delivers school uniforms & shoes
Cumple lo prometido
Agapito entrega uniformes y calzado escolar
Lanrry PARRAThe process of collecting data from the school census (of sizes, etc) was completed, and delivery of uniforms and school shoes began for students of the kindergartens "Isla Mujeres" and "Tlaloc", benefitting 80 students at the latter and 90 students at the former. The Mayor, Agapito Magana Sanchez, and his wife, the president of the DIF social service agency, Marthy Vargas de Magana assisted with the distribution, which was received with great enthusiasm.
ISLA MUJERES, 12 de septiembre.- C Cumple lo prometido leer mas
Tvisla Mujeres
In upcoming months we will conclude hospitals Nicolás Bravo and Isla Mujeres and the expansion of the Health Center of Leona Vicario
Notice: Closing Rueda Medina for the ceremony of 167th anniversary of the Battle of Chapultepec
· About 500 persons participated this morning in the maritime procession of the Virgin of Charity of Cobre. TV Azteca broadcasts "Hello Quintana Roo" from Isla Mujeres
Balsero boat arrived on Playa Norte, presumably with 8 undocumented Cubans aboard
Authorities say the boat arrived between 11pm and 12pm
SEMAR: Rescue of 3 Cancun fishermen missing since September 10th!
Semar logra recatar a 3 pescadores de Cancún, reportados extraviados desde el pasado 10 de septiembre!! http://t.co/TOmPyUV2DR
Get the whole picture - and other photos from TV ISLA MUJERES
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Noticias de Quequi......
Cuban boat arrives to the island
This article has similar information to the one above, noting that although they landed on one of the busiest beaches of the island, they did it after midnight, with little detection of their arrival. Witnesses saw a group of people leaving the beach, running, after midnight. Authorities do not know how many people, presumably undocumented Cubans, arrived.
A member of the staff of a local restaurant reported the incident to the local police, and members of the Navy arrived at the scene and searched the area for the crew of the boat. As of yesterday, the whereabouts of the immigrants are unknown, but it is believed there were between six and eight Cubans.
The homemade boat was equipped with an adapted car motor, and contained clothing, and several cans of diesel fuel for the engine. It is presumed that they made their way downtown and possibly have left the island to continue their journey to the United States.
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Civic-military paradeCelebración
Alistan el desfile cívico militar
0 13 de septiembre de 2014
This article is similar to the one above, except it says the parade will start at 8am on Sept. 16th. It also notes that about 2000 people are expected to attend the Independence Day celebration on the town square on the evening of Sept. 15th. At 10:50pm at the balcony of the Town Hall, the Mayor will lead the commemoration of the Grito de Independencia, honoring the flag and reading the document “Sentimientos de la Nación”, followed by cheers for the major players who led this episode in history.
Noticias de Diario Respuesta...
por esto
Cuban balseros: Arrive & "vanish"
Balseros cubanos, llegan y “se esfuman”.. [+] Ver mas
No information was being released by the Navy or the police, except to say it is the responsibility of the Navy. It is presumed there was a search for the Cubans, but no information was confirmed. The municipal Civil Protection Agency was preparing to remove the boat shortly after noon on Friday.
Safety: From bad to worse
La seguridad, de mal en peor[+] Ver mas
It is a spectacular site to witness the first rays of the sun, or the start of the evening, or to watch the cruising freighters or cruise ships that go by a few miles away. Many young children learned to take their first steps hre, so comfortable and safe with the help of their parents, but now there is this phenomenon, and officials have not yet responded, despite the recent announcement of the implementation of neighborhood police.
This Caribbean Malecon was welcomed by the tourism industry, and is a spot where tourists constantly take souvenir photos. Local people appreciate it for its recreational value.
Promoting prevention in the schools
Fomento de la prevención entre escolares[+] Ver mas
Workshops about alcoholism were held at the Middle School, and about security.Informational leaflets about alcoholism were distributed and educators from Alcoholics Anonymous attended, as part of a national week to raise awareness among young people throughout the country.
The young people were taught about the importance of being careful and responsible when driving on public roads. They were taught about regulations, and shown slides and a video.
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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
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Music
John Cain's schedule
Tuesday, Cafe Del Mar, solo, 8 to 10 pm
Thurs, Marina Paraiso 7-9 pm
Thurs, Marina Paraiso 7-9 pm
Sunday Comono at El Patio, The Sol Rockers
Banda Sin Nombre at Chuuk Kay 3:30p Sat & Sun
Fenix
Sat ~2p Frequencia (maybe)
Sun ~2p Salsa
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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September Events
Turtle Release...date & time TBA.
Sunrise ~6:30am
Sunset ~7pm at start of month and ~6:30 at end of month
Sept 4 Art Fair Town Square 5:30-9:30pm
Sept 6 8a Procession to Isla Contoy of Virgin of Caridad de Cobre from pier of the Lancheros (north of Magana ferry pier)
Sept 15 Midnight at town square: Grito de Dolores
Sept 16 Independence day
Sept 23 Equinox
Moonrise over the Caribbean (Sunset ~7p)
Sept 8 6:41pm
Sept 9 7:28 pm
Sept 10 8:14 pm
Sept 11 9:01pm
Sept 12 9:48 pm
Sept 13 10:37pm
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
Turtle release dates TBA, usually only a day or two in advance
Caribbean-Mayan Cultural Festival TBA Nov?
Artist Fairs on the Square, usually first Thursday, have been cancelled for October & November. Next Fair: Dec. 4
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