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
There is a hatchling turtle release scheduled today at the Media Luna Beach downtown at 6:30 pm (weather permitting).
News on Facebook at noon is that it has been rescheduled for tomorrow.
Noticias de Diario de Quintana Roo ....
Meeting patriotic responsibilities
Oct. 15 is deadline for processing SMN precartilla document
¡A cumplir con deber patrio!
El próximo 15 de octubre es la fecha límite para tramitar precartilla del SMN
Lanrry Parra
Eighteen year olds, born in 1996, have until Oct. 15 to register to obtain their precartilla for Military Service, which can be done at the municipal office of the Recruitment Board at the Town Hall. They will be eligible for service after January 1, 2015. The Cartilla del Servicio Militar Nacional and a voter registration card are required for most jobs.
ISLA MUJERES, 23 de septiembre.-
Eighteen year olds, born in 1996, have until Oct. 15 to register to obtain their precartilla for Military Service, which can be done at the municipal office of the Recruitment Board at the Town Hall. They will be eligible for service after January 1, 2015. The Cartilla del Servicio Militar Nacional and a voter registration card are required for most jobs.
ISLA MUJERES, 23 de septiembre.-
YESTERDAY.....
Thief "slept" in the mercado
At sunrise he left with cash and cell phones
Ladrón “duerme” en mercado
Al amanecer sale como si nada con botín de celulares y efectivo
Lanrry PARRA
The tenants of the downtown mercado "Javier Rojo Gomez" are asking for increased vigilance by the municipal police following a burglary on Monday. It is unknown whether the burglar entered the market or hid and spent the night there. It is noted there are several entrances, and that when they opened at at 5:30am, someone left with a toolbox, but at that moment no one was suspicious and thought he was a worker who had entered by the back door. Those affected will be filing a criminal complaint which will initiate an investigation.
ISLA MUJERES, 22 de septiembre.-
The tenants of the downtown mercado "Javier Rojo Gomez" are asking for increased vigilance by the municipal police following a burglary on Monday. It is unknown whether the burglar entered the market or hid and spent the night there. It is noted there are several entrances, and that when they opened at at 5:30am, someone left with a toolbox, but at that moment no one was suspicious and thought he was a worker who had entered by the back door. Those affected will be filing a criminal complaint which will initiate an investigation.
ISLA MUJERES, 22 de septiembre.-
Residents in La Gloria are invading the wastewater network
Invaden la red sanitaria
Vecinos de colonia “La Gloria”
Lanrry PARRA
Twenty years ago, alleyways were left in La Gloria for the wastewater network, and these have been invaded with objects from neighboring properties including concrete barriers, lumber, metal, scooters, and clotheslines. In an emergency, such as a sewage spill from a hurricane, this would make it difficult for Aguakan employees to access these areas, due to the bottlenecks. The passages are supposed to be two meters wide, but many neighbors have imposed upon these spaces.
ISLA MUJERES, 22 de septiembre.-
Twenty years ago, alleyways were left in La Gloria for the wastewater network, and these have been invaded with objects from neighboring properties including concrete barriers, lumber, metal, scooters, and clotheslines. In an emergency, such as a sewage spill from a hurricane, this would make it difficult for Aguakan employees to access these areas, due to the bottlenecks. The passages are supposed to be two meters wide, but many neighbors have imposed upon these spaces.
ISLA MUJERES, 22 de septiembre.-
Cleaning up the beach from the car ferry to the restaurant “El Comején”
Playas limpias y sanas
Agapito impulsa gran jornada de limpieza, de muelle a “El Comején”
Lanrry PARRAThis information has been translated.
Leer mas
Tvisla Mujeres
YESTERDAY.....
This Saturday, Sept. 27, middle school students will participate in a beach clean up from the car ferry dock to the restaurant El Comejen.
Ayuntamiento De Isla Mujeres.
The president of the Hyperbaric Chamber Board, Baltazar Gomez Catzin, is urging the fishermen to respect the diving tables (which indicate how slowly you must return to the surface in relation to the depth, length, and frequency of their dives.)
Baltazar Gómez Catzín said it is especially dangerous the farther away from the island that the fishermen go, noting that if they are over 30 or 40 nautical miles from the isle, and diving from 160-190 feet, they can hardly return in time to get care in the hyperbaric chamber, and their chance of survival becomes less than 40 percent. He said the risks are increased when they are under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
He said the fishermen have to understand that time is an important factor in treatment for decompression and if they are slow to return to the island or it takes more than two hours, the patient can develop serious complications or can die. He said there are several fishermen who have had to quit their careers after a decompression injury, who are now confined to wheelchairs or have difficulty walking, while others have died.
There have been 41 fishermen treated so far this season, and according to Sr Gomez, president of the board of the Hyperbaric Chamber and leader among the fishermen, the worst months are yet to come, and this figure could double.
He said if has been fortunate that the ~40 patients who have been treated were covered by agreements between the fishing cooperatives and the board of the Hyperbaric Chamber, otherwise the situation would have been very costly for the patients. Under the agreements with the various cooperatives, the fishermen each pay 300 pesos for their insurance to have treatment available.
Housing project for taxi drivers continues to progress: Wato
Fishermen of Isla Mujeres continue to risk their lives while trying to catch lobster
Noticias de Quequi......
43 cases of decompression
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Salud
Suman 43 los casos de descompresión
0 24 de septiembre de 2014 This information has been translated. (Below)
Por Carlos Gasca > Quequi.- -
Irregular homes multiplyInfraestructura
Se multiplican las casas irregulares
0 24 de septiembre de 2014The residents of the irregular colonia "La Guadalupana", which faces the Caribbean Sea, are hoping they can legalize their properties, after spending 10 years occupying the land. The colonia has clean water, but lacks other public services, however this has not been an impediment to progress and house construction. Some homes have concrete foundations and others are completely constructed of concrete.Foreign nonprofit associations have offered assistance to some of the families living there with building materials and help with constructing their homes. Those who live in the area understand that the work for legal deeding is not concluded and they are looking forward to when it is finally settled.
Por Carlos Gasca > Quequi.- .
Speed is needed for public work being done downtown
SERVICIOS
Exigen rapidez en obras del centro
0 23 de septiembre de 2014
Unnamed residents downtown, who are in favor of the work being done to improve the sidewalks, say it should be done faster or maybe at night, because it is inconvenient for tourists and other pedestrians. They are also concerned about the effect the rains may have on the construction.
Por Carlos Gasca > Quequi.--
SEGURIDAD
Thief left in the morning
Sorprende ladrón a locatarios del mercado
0 23 de septiembre de 2014
In the burglary of the downtown mercado (see translation above), the thief took two thousand pesos in cash, and two cell phones from the store of Miguel Parra. Senora Guadalupe Trejo said one of her two stores was a mess, as though the burglar was looking for something, possibly cash, but nothing was taken.
Por Redacción > Quequi.
Noticias de Diario Respuesta...
More cases of decompression
Aumentan casos de descompresiones
- Written by Diario Respuesta Jesus Molina
- Category: Isla Mujeres
Two fishermen were treated in the hyperbaric chamber yesterday, both with Level One decompression and both were from the cooperative "Isla Blanca". They each spent two and a half hours in the chamber and came out with noticeable improvement.
Alejandro Uscanga, 33, dove twice to a depth of 130 feet, staying down each time for 45 minutes, and suffering pain in his left leg and numbness in his chest. Arturo Domínguez, 22, also dove to a depth of 130 feet, and suffered pain in his right leg and numbness in his hip.
Authorities say the problem of decompression is increasing among the fishermen because they are not respecting the dive tables, which puts their lives at risk. It is estimated that the number treated could exceed 70 cases this season, which has five months remaining.
Read more: Aumentan casos de descompresiones
'Tira' ventas la temporada baja
- Written by Diario Respuesta Jesus Molina
- Category: Isla Mujeres
When you take a tour of the main streets downtown, you can see that several businesses, mostly restaurants, have posted signs saying they are temporarily closed, with the dates they will be reopened. This situation is not new since this is the midst of the main low season for tourism, when it is almost impossible to cover the costs of operation.
On Hidalgo street, which is the heart of nightlife in this town, Angelo's restaurant is closed, and a souvenir shop. The restaurant "Social Elements" is closed with a notice saying they will reopen in December, and a store on Guerrero avenue is closed.
Read more: 'Tira' ventas la temporada baja
YESTERDAY.....
Islanders respond with donations for the hurricane victims
Responden los isleños con donativos para los damnificados
- Written by Diario Respuesta
- Category: Isla Mujeres
Read more: Responden los isleños con donativos para los damnificados
Joining in the International Coastal Clean Up
Se suman a saneo mundial de costas
- Written by Diario Respuesta Jesus Molina
- Category: Isla Mujeres
Read more: Se suman a saneo mundial de costas
Mostrarán destreza en 'Nado en Aguas Abiertas' en la isla
- Written by Diario Respuesta Jesus Molina
- Category: Isla Mujeres
Read more: Mostrarán destreza en 'Nado en Aguas Abiertas' en la isla
Muestran resultados de promoción turística
- Written by Diario Respuesta Jesus Molina
- Category: Isla Mujeres
Read more: Muestran resultados de promoción turística
The representative in Isla Mujeres and Puerto Juarez for the Port Authority of Quintana Roo, (APIQRoo), Ricardo Ancona Argáez, attributed the increasing number of arrivals to the promotional efforts of the administration of Gov. Borge Angulo. In August there were 170,238 passengers arriving which is an increase of 13 percent over last year when there were 148,704 arrivals. From January through August this year, there have been 1,220,304 passengers arriving in Isla Mujeres which is an increase of 4% over last year when there were 1,158,748 during his time period. He said, "This is a result of a joint effort between the three levels of government, whose priority is improving the quality of live of the residents."
por esto
Two fishermen suffer decompression
Dos pescadores descompresionados[+] Ver mas
The eastern malecon downtown lacks lighting
Por las noches el malecón se vuelve siniestro[+] Ver mas
The municipal Secretary General, Cesar Poot Perez, acknowledged that the area is currently quite dark, but assured that the renovation work being done on the maledon will improve the situation. "The first stage of this project includes the installation of nine solar lights, benches, and trash cans between the statue of la Trigueña to the Casa de la Cultura”, he said. The contract with the company allows them 60 days to acquire the necessary material from their suppliers, so it is estimated that the work should start in November. Together with the public toilets and showers that are under construction, they should be finished at the end of November or in early December.
Regarding the current complaints, the official said he will discuss this problem with the head of the municipal Public Services department so that temporary lighting can be installed, and he will discuss it with the municipal Public Safety department (police) to assign foot patrols in the area, at least until the malecon has lights.
YESTERDAY.....
Work suspended on donated property
Suspenden obra en un predio donado[+] Ver mas
The sale of this land is thought to have occurred during the administration of Manuela Godoy, during the brief period when ex mayor Jorge Cardenas was director of the Property Registry (Catastro) of Quintana Roo, when there was an offer for 1500 pesos per square meter, but, oddly, to Luis Enrique Canto Maldonado “Perches” the price was allegedly only 50 pesos. According to the registry records, he bought an area of 3,861 square meters, which includes these premises. It is alleged that "Perches" sold lots to politicians and legislators.
No longer drug testing the hawkers
Ya no practican el antidoping a comisionistas[+] Ver mas
They denied that accusation that they are affecting which agencies get rentals by adjusting their prices, saying, "We have no power to make that happen, and there is a disparity in prices with hourly leasing between 180 and 200 peso, and renting for all day is between 500 and 550 pesos." They receive 30 pesos commission for rental of a vehicle by the hour, and 100 for day long rentals.
They deny that they are making "a lot" of money as was suggested, and say on some days they do not earn 200 pesos each. They say with the arrival of tourists being controlled by the Ultramar ferry company, they are affected by this monopoly and want the local authorities to assess this impact. They say when the new port terminal is operational, this monopoly will control everything and they will have no sales at all.
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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
Miguel's schedule
Wednesday 7 - 9pm Comono - solo
Wednesday through Saturday - 10:30 - 12:00 - Faynes - La Banda Sin Nombre (closing 9/16 for 4 weeks)
Friday & Saturday 7 - 9p Marina Paraiso - solo
Friday & Saturday 12:00 - 2:30am - Adelitas - La Banda Sin Nombre Salsa Music
Sunday 7 - 9p - ComoNo - The Sol Rockers
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
Sundays Sol Rockers 7-9 pm and Ryan 9-12
,Mondays Ryan 8 - 11,
Tuesday Ryan 8-11,
Wednesdays Miguel 6:30-8:30 Felo and Israel 8:30-11:30,
Thursdays Ryan 8 - 11
Fridays, Fabio 6"30-8:30 and Ryan 8:30-11:30..
Banda Sin Nombre at Chuuk Kay 3:30p Sat & SunSundays Sol Rockers 7-9 pm and Ryan 9-12
,Mondays Ryan 8 - 11,
Tuesday Ryan 8-11,
Wednesdays Miguel 6:30-8:30 Felo and Israel 8:30-11:30,
Thursdays Ryan 8 - 11
Fridays, Fabio 6"30-8:30 and Ryan 8:30-11:30..
Fenix
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
To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the state, Gov. Borge has announced a series of five concerts by the Orquesta Sinfónica de Quintana Roo. In Isla Mujeres, it will be held in the Parque Central (on the Town Square) at
7pm on Sunday, Oct. 12.
Donations of nonperishable foods and cleaning supplies for the victims of hurricane Odile, in Baja California Sur, are being accepted at the DIF offices in La Gloria and at the Town Hall (Palacio Muncipal). Diapers, formula, canned tuna, tetrapack milk, and other items that do not require cooking are especially needed since the area has shortages of electricity and gas.
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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
Wed. Sept. 24 6:30 Media Luna Beach Hatchling Turtle Release Weather Permitting
October Events....
October 26th, Sunday... “Nado en Aguas Abiertas” (Swim in Open Water) will be held offshore from the Posada beach along Rueda Medina avenue. They will be swimming laps between the buoys in the following distances: 250 meters, 1250 meters, two kilometers, and five kilometers.
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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