The second issue of
The Isla Mujeres Magazine
to benefit Isla charities
is online,
featuring a variety of talented writers and photographers!
The Isla Mujeres Magazine
to benefit Isla charities
is online,
featuring a variety of talented writers and photographers!
Here's a link to the Magazine
If you'd like to donate $15 to your favorite charity to have an ad in this 2015 issue, contact me at westofcuba@gmail.com
If you'd like to donate $15 to your favorite charity to have an ad in this 2015 issue, contact me at westofcuba@gmail.com
This is the live webcam at North Beach / Playa Norte
From Noticias de Diario de Quintana Roo ....
link to their Isla articles
New administrator at the General Hospital
Presentan a nuevo administrador
Del Hospital Integral
Lanrry Parra
The new administrator for the general hospital downtown, Hugo Alexander Aviles Perez, was appointed by the State Health Secretary, Juan Ortegon Pacheco, per instructions from Governor Roberto Borge Angulo. The new director is a native of the island and a graduate of the School of Economics & Finance. He previously worked as manger at Seguro Popular, and he replaces Jose Alberto Cortazar.
The new administrator for the general hospital downtown, Hugo Alexander Aviles Perez, was appointed by the State Health Secretary, Juan Ortegon Pacheco, per instructions from Governor Roberto Borge Angulo. The new director is a native of the island and a graduate of the School of Economics & Finance. He previously worked as manger at Seguro Popular, and he replaces Jose Alberto Cortazar.
After the appointment, the State Secretary of Health, and other officials, toured the new hospital in La Gloria, noting the progress in finishing out the building and the installation of an autoclave to sterilize surgical equipment. He also noted the installation of X-ray equipment, the elevator, stair railings and a ramp, as well as the compressors for air conditioning and the stationary gas tanks. The contracts for light and water service are pending.
ISLA MUJERES, 16 de junio.-
ISLA MUJERES, 16 de junio.-
250 boats stuck in port
Losses accumulating for fishermen due to bad weather
Varadas 250 embarcaciones
Pescadores continúan acumulando pérdidas por mal tiempo
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 16 de junio.-
ISLA MUJERES, 16 de junio.-
The treasurer of the state Federation of Fishing Cooperatives, Baltazar Gomez Catzin, said if the weather conditions had been favorable, during that time the fishermen of Isla Mujeres would have caught about three tons of fish.
He estimates fishermen in the Northern Zone of the state have lost about one million pesos, due to the recent weather. Those most affected are upstate in Chiquilá, Holbox, Cancun and Isla Mujeres, because fishermen in the Southern Zone are solely engaged in preparing their equipment for the upcoming lobster season, which begins on July 1st.
Boaters offering nautical tours and snorkeling were allowed to go to El Farito and the lagoon area.
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The first Special Session of the Municipal Committee of Hydrometeorological Phenomena 2015 was held, during which the damage was listed and the issue of Natural Disaster Fund (Fonden) was discussed.
Se llevó a cabo la primera Sesión Extraordinario del Comité Municipal de Fenómenos Hidrometeorológicos 2015 durante la cual se hizo un recuento de daños y se tocó el tema del Fondo de Desastres Naturales (Fonden).
The municipal director of Health, Tharin Vital Casique, accompanied by the state secretary of Health, Juan Ortegon Pacheco, and other officials, took a tour to review the progress and conditions at the new hospital. The state official said they are completing the final details for its inauguration.
El director de Salud Municipal, Tharin Vital Casique acompañó al secretario estatal del ramo, Juan Ortegón Pacheco, ambos funcionarios realizaron un recorrido para corroborar las condiciones y avances del nuevo Hospital General de Isla Mujeres.
El funcionario estatal informó que ya se encuentra en los últimos detalles para su inauguración.
Take part in the dance workshop.Don't miss this great opportunity to learn Caribbean rhythms!
Se parte del taller de baile.
¡No pierdas esta gran oportunidad de aprender los ritmos caribeños!
Here are the rules for the 2015 Isla Mujeres Poetry competition. Participate!
Conoce la convocatoria para los Juegos Florales de Isla Mujeres 2015 ¡Participa!
http://islamujeres.gob.mx/juegosflorales/
Aquakan requested the removal of these branches which were interfering with the renovation and maintenance of this drainage well (catchment basin?) Isla Mujeres supportive municipality.
Poda de ramas solicitada por AGUAKAN, ya que interfería en sus maniobras de revisión y mantenimiento de pozo de alcantarillado. ISLA MUJERES, municipio solidario.
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Changes announced at island hospital
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SOCIAL
Anuncian cambios en hospital de la ínsula
0 17 de junio de 2015 by Carlos Gasca
HUGO AVILÉS SERÁ EL DIRECTOR... Hugo Aviles will be the hospital administrative director. -
Rejection of Management Plan
NÁUTICO
No bajarán la guardia
0 17 de junio de 2015 By Carlos Gasca
A group of islanders who are members of the civil association "Eco-Tourism" will travel to Mexico city on Thursday to attend a meeting the the Department of Wildlife (DGVS), because they are rejecting the policies of the Management Plan 2015 and want them changed. They particularly objecting to the provision that restricts them (whale shark tour licensees) to working every other day.
Last week they met with the mayor, Agapito Magana Sanchez, to discuss their objections to the new policies of the DGVS. If they do not get a favorable decision, they want to work under the terms used last year.
Martin Trejo Manzano, who has working in this sector for years, said, "We presented a proposal backed by biologists and properly supported, but they rejected our proposal and imposed this new management plan." The 160+ licensees of this activity are willing to face possible sanctions, but they are rejecting being subjected to this new Management Plan.
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From Tvisla Mujeres (You can join this fb page at this link)
The director of Civil Protection of Isla Mujeres, Mauro Humberto Rodriguez Velazquez, said the salina lakes are at maximum capacity, but the pumps are working constantly to lower their levels, which should be achieved in the upcoming days .
http://www.tvislamujeres.com.mx/…/se-esta-trabajando-para-…/
El director de Protección Civil de Isla Mujeres Mauro Humberto Rodríguez Velázquez aseguró que los cuerpos lagunares o salinas se encuentran a su máxima capacidad, pero se trabaja de manera constante en el achique para tratar de bajar sus niveles, lo cual podría lograrse en los próximos días.
El director de Protección Civil de Isla Mujeres Mauro Humberto Rodríguez Velázquez aseguró que los cuerpos lagunares o salinas se encuentran a su máxima capacidad, pero se trabaja de manera constante en el achique para tratar de bajar sus niveles, lo cual podría lograrse en los próximos días.
Removing the restriction on small boats after a week...
Isla Mujeres. – Luego de una semana de fuertes vientos y constantes lluvias, finalmente hoy la...
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From por esto Link to their Isla Mujeres articles
Tropical wave #5 approaches
Se acerca la onda tropical número cincoVer mas
Tropical wave #5 is approaching the Yucatan peninsula and the southeastern part of Mexico, which could cause rain on Wednesday, which could intensify on Thursday, and could persist at least until Saturday with winds of 30-40 kph, gusting up to 60 kilometers per hour.
Currently the port is flying a yellow and a blue flag, indicating closure for smaller vessels, although the Harbor Master authorized snorkeling tours to el Farito where rough seas are almost nonexistent, and therefore navigation is allowed there.
The Harbor Master, Miguel Ismael Gonzalez Gil, said for safety, currently offshore activities are suspended including sports fishing, trips to Isla Contoy, and whale shark tours. He said when the weather situation is more definite, we will see if activities can be reactivated or if the restrictions will continue.
For now, on Tuesday it will be a good day for nautical activities in the bay, and especially around el Farito, where various boats were seen including 40 ft catamarans from the Cancun hotel zone, and boats from the island tourism cooperatives. They were anchored while their clients enjoyed the reefs and the wonders a few meters under the sea.
According to weather forecasts cloudy weather is expected with light to moderate scattered rains, as well as winds from the east and southeast of 40 kph gusting up to 50-60kph and waves of 2.5 meters off the coast of Quintana Roo. (So far at 1:30 on Wednesday afternoon, it is still sunny.)
Fishermen severely affected
Grave afectación a pescadores.. [+] Ver mas
Flooding, fallen trees & branches
Inundaciones, árboles y ramas caídaso.. [+] Ver mas
Sunday, at the first special meeting of the Muncipal Committee for Hydrometeorological Phenomena 2015 they discussed the issue of obtaining resources from the Fund for Natural Disasters (FONDEN). In the area of health, it was reported there were 15 minor consults, where injections or other treatment was given, said the director of the General Hospital, Pedro Zapata Reyes. He said there were no accidents and no reports of any situations where lives were at risk. He said there was some runoff water in the hospital, and they needed to have more medicines on hand.
Regarding the storm drains, on Sunday, there was too much rainfall to be absorbed, causing some failures, which caused the Committee to consider the need to improve the drainage in areas that are most likely to flood, such as the curve by the monument to the Fishermen, where there is still a puddle.
Another point that was discussed is the importance of fogging around the island again, since the rains have cancelled the effect of anything done previously.
The State Secretary of Health, Juan Ortegon Pacheco, said the new hospital in La Gloria will be inaugurated and begin operations no later than three months from now. It is noted that at this point no one gets excited because different dates have been announced over the past two years.
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Currently the port is flying a yellow and a blue flag, indicating closure for smaller vessels, although the Harbor Master authorized snorkeling tours to el Farito where rough seas are almost nonexistent, and therefore navigation is allowed there.
The Harbor Master, Miguel Ismael Gonzalez Gil, said for safety, currently offshore activities are suspended including sports fishing, trips to Isla Contoy, and whale shark tours. He said when the weather situation is more definite, we will see if activities can be reactivated or if the restrictions will continue.
For now, on Tuesday it will be a good day for nautical activities in the bay, and especially around el Farito, where various boats were seen including 40 ft catamarans from the Cancun hotel zone, and boats from the island tourism cooperatives. They were anchored while their clients enjoyed the reefs and the wonders a few meters under the sea.
According to weather forecasts cloudy weather is expected with light to moderate scattered rains, as well as winds from the east and southeast of 40 kph gusting up to 50-60kph and waves of 2.5 meters off the coast of Quintana Roo. (So far at 1:30 on Wednesday afternoon, it is still sunny.)
Fishermen severely affected
Grave afectación a pescadores.. [+] Ver mas
Flooding, fallen trees & branches
Inundaciones, árboles y ramas caídaso.. [+] Ver mas
Sunday, at the first special meeting of the Muncipal Committee for Hydrometeorological Phenomena 2015 they discussed the issue of obtaining resources from the Fund for Natural Disasters (FONDEN). In the area of health, it was reported there were 15 minor consults, where injections or other treatment was given, said the director of the General Hospital, Pedro Zapata Reyes. He said there were no accidents and no reports of any situations where lives were at risk. He said there was some runoff water in the hospital, and they needed to have more medicines on hand.
Regarding the storm drains, on Sunday, there was too much rainfall to be absorbed, causing some failures, which caused the Committee to consider the need to improve the drainage in areas that are most likely to flood, such as the curve by the monument to the Fishermen, where there is still a puddle.
Another point that was discussed is the importance of fogging around the island again, since the rains have cancelled the effect of anything done previously.
The State Secretary of Health, Juan Ortegon Pacheco, said the new hospital in La Gloria will be inaugurated and begin operations no later than three months from now. It is noted that at this point no one gets excited because different dates have been announced over the past two years.
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| View from the rooms. |
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.
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| Kitchen in a large studio. (Sur & Norte are identical) |
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| Kitchenette in small room, Medio. There's a table & chairs across from it & a double bed. |
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| A large slider opens from each of the 3 rooms onto the patio where each has a table & chairs, hammock & clotheslines. The BBQ is behind the pole, and the outdoor shower is outa the pic at left. |
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| Large studio (Norte), I'm standing in the kitchen |
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
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| Large studio (Sur) with Queen & Single bed. Slider door & view are behind me. |
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, Bufalo, Bahama Mama, Compadres Barbacoa or Manolitos. Walk less than 10 minutes to shop at Chedraui or to dine at Green Verde, Kash Kechen Chuc, or Seso Loco. Visit marinas, bars, & beach clubs that are 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.
June Events
Sunrise ~6:05a
Sunset ~7:25p
Moonrise over the Caribbean
June 1 6:40
June 2 7:35
June 3 8:30
June 4 9:25
June 5 10:17
June 6 11:06
June 7 11:54
In the US, June is Caribbean-American Heritage month. Link.
In the US, June is also National Oceans Month Link.
June has the longest daylight hours of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and the shortest daylight hours of the year in the Southern Hemisphere,
June 1, Monday Dia de la Marina..Navy Day
10am Ceremonies at Naval base plaza.
10:40 Boats depart for ceremonial placing of wreath on the waters of the Bay commemorating those who died in service.
The first and last Ultramar ferries are cancelled.
The cargo ferry is running fewer crossings. (Departing the island at 06:00, 09:30, 12:45, 16:15 and 19:15; and departing Punta Sam at, 07:15, 11:00, 14:45, 17:30 and 20:15.)
June 4 Thursday Corpus Christi...a religious holiday
June 5, Friday World Environmental Day
Town Square 9a-noon First Isla Mujeres Environmental Fair 2015
The Navy will have a booth showing their diving equipment as well as their rescue program to combat pollution at sea, and a conference that is open to the public entitled "Mangroves".
The CFE (Federal Electrical Commission) will have a exhibition of various ways to produce electricity, aimed at grade school children.
The Human Rights Commission will have a booth and the state Director will inaugurate the fair, with the Mayor.
The labor union CROC is supplying volunteers and had donated ornamental plants, to be used for reforestation.
The DIF is participating and will be giving away discs showing how to conserve water.
Aguakan will have a booth, who often work with NGO's.
The Maritime Terminal is organizing a Drawing Contest titled "A Child's View of Caring for Nature" ( “la mirada de los niños en cuidado de la naturaleza”), and the ferry company will be responsible for the prizes.
The Veterinary Clinic of Isla Mujeres (La Clínica Veterinaria de Isla Mujeres AC) will have animals available for adoption and materials available about pet care.
The Tortugranja (Turtle Farm) will have a booth about the work they do as programs for reproduction and care for sea turtles.
The Municipal Ecology department are actively participating and will have a booth featuring the actions of their agency in favor of ecology.
The NGO Green Patrol/Paturlla Verde will present photographs from 15 years of educational work on the island.
June 7, Sunday Election Day (for Federal legislators) Restriction of sale of alcohol to go and in some local bars. Alcohol has been sold in tourist bar-restaurants during past elections.
June 8, Monday World Ocean's Day Link
You are invited to a Dance Workshop of Caribbean Rhythms, starting June 8th at the Mundaca Hacienda Palapa. 20 pesos. For more information contact the Cultural department 877 0767 culturaislamujeres@gmail.com
June 13, Saturday 10am or 11am 1st Gran Cabalgata (Mounted Parade) on Rueda Medina, from downtown in front of the Ferry Terminal along Rueda Medina until the Unidad Deprotiva (colonia Salina Chica?), where they will go toward Jesus Martinez Ross Avenue, then to the intersection of Paseo de los Peces in colonia La Gloria and over to the coastal road, to the southern part of the isle, stopping at the paths (dirt roads) in that area. After the horses drink water, they will take the same route back north to the chapel La Guadalupe and then gather at the El Pescador ballbark.(in front of Cheraui) The procession is expected to take about three hours. There will be a special brigade to remove the feces, and there will be collaboration with the Traffic police and Civil Protection to ensure a safe event. There will be entertainment at the park until 7pm, including the band "Laguna Verde". A donation of 20 pesos will contribute to the fund for the construction of a seminary being built in Bonfil.
The procession will include riders from Tizimín, Kantunilkín, Valladolid, Cancún and Isla Mujeres. Rain is forecast for Saturday, which could cancel the event.
June 13, Saturday API pier or Magana (wooden) pier Submarine tours begin in Isla Mujeres 300 pesos "Discover the sea without even getting wet while enjoying a drink & appreciating the seabed of our beloved island. For all ages. 9841762052 Gabriel." (From Merca Isla on FB)
June 17-21 Brazos Abiertos (Open Arms) Seventh Annual Isla Mujeres HIV Testing, Sexual Education, and Teenage Pregnancy Prevention CampaignLINK to information & opportunity to donate
June 21, Sunday Summer solstice
Father's Day
June 26 & 27, Friday & Saturday Women's Fishing Tournament. La Dorada, Organized by DIF. More than 500,000 pesos in prizes. Entry fee 3000 pesosJune 27, Saturday Noche de Estrellas
Thursdays at 8:30p Magic show at Poc Na see poster
Fridays Artes en Todas Partes events TBA
Discontinued for low season
No Artists Fairs since April, scheduled to resume in November
July 11 Isla to Isla Open Water Swimming Event to arrive at Posada del Mar beach. Followed by samples of seafood from local restaurants
Saturday, July 18 to Friday, July 24- Whale Shark Festival
Charity Info
See tab at top of page!
Donation Drop offs:
Red Cross: Social Justicia Restaurant (south of ferry terminal, north of car ferry)
Isla Animals: Vet clinic at Mundaca Hacienda
Books for Grade School Reading Program, Items for Isla Animals, Diabetes Supplies, Items for Little Yellow School House, Moto Helmets for kids...Barlitos @ Marina Paraiso
For donations to Zapatos Para Los Ninos.. please contact Greg at bullridersnider@yahoo.com, or find them on Facebook at "Shoes For The Children."
Music:
Miguel's schedule (may need updating):
Sunday: The Sol Rockers @ El Patio 9p - 11p
Monday: Miguel solo @ El Patio 6:30p - 8:30p
Tuesday: La Banda Sin Nombre @ El Patio 9:15p - 11:15p
Wednesday: The Sol Rockers@ El Patio 7p - 9p, Faynes 10:30p - 12:00a
Thursday: Miguel Solo @ el Patio 6p - 8p, Faynes 10:30p - 12:00a
Friday: Marina Paraiso 7p - 9p, Faynes 10:30p - 12:00a, Adelita's 12a - 2a
Saturday: Marina Paraiso 7p - 9p, Faynes 10:30p - 12:00a, Adelita's 12a - 2a
John Cain's schedule (Updated June 1)
Sunday & Wednesday 7:30pm - 9:30pm El Patio Sol Rockers
Thursday Bahia Tortuga 6:45-8:45
Saturday. El Patio solo 630-830
Sunday Jazz from Toronto 5-7, Sol Rockers 7:30-9:30, Isla Cali 9:30-11:30
Monday Jazz from Toronto 5-7, Miguel 7:30-9:30, Isla Cali 9:30-11:30
Tuesday Jazz from Toronto 5-7, Ryan Rickman 7-9:30, Banda sin Nombre 9:30-11:30
Wednesday Sol Rockers 7:30-9:30, Radio Band 9:30-11:30
Thursday Closed for the month of June
Friday Ryan Rickman 7-9:30, Radio Band 9:30-11:30
Saturday John Cain 7:30-9:30, Isla Cali 9:30-11:30
Morgan's Restaurant & Bar - on Hidalgo
Mon - Tues 7pm - 9pm - Jazz with Norman and Darin
Wed- Sat 8pm - 11pm - Tips or Sex aka Alfedo & Jorge
Mon - Tues 7pm - 9pm - Jazz with Norman and Darin
Wed- Sat 8pm - 11pm - Tips or Sex aka Alfedo & Jorge
Fenix ~2p~5p Live music at the beach in the afternoons on Sundays. Salsa, Cumbia, Cuban music. Update June 13: Music Fri, Sat, Sun. ~2p.
Bahia Tortuga John Cain on Thursdays and Lara on Mondays...~7p (Updated June 1)
You may find live music at night on Hidalgo
Fayne's: 10:30-12 (see above)
La Terraza: ~10-12
Morgan's: Between 7 & 11 (see above)
El Patio (see above)
Poc Na Hostel: Starting ~10p to late
Veradara's Cuban restaurant Saturdays ~3p Cuban music
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Artist Fairs on the Town Square, usually first Thursday, 4p-9p ~Nov-April.
Now the City is having Arte en Todas Partes events on Fridays.
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