Friday, June 30, 2017

Isla Mujeres Daily News & Events Friday, June 30

I'll finish translating these later or manana. There's an updated Calendar of Events.



This is the live webcam at North Beach / Playa Norte.  HERE is a timelapse version, that you can set to slow or fast (fps-frames per second). It takes a few seconds to load.
Follow Isla Mujeres News & Events on Facebook for highlights of news & events, and more photos & videos
  Both issues of The Isla Mujeres Magazine are here
featuring  a variety of talented writers and photographers! 
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  From  Noticias de Diario de Quintana Roo ....

link to their Isla articles & photos




Joel Saury Galué resigned

Sustituyen a Saury Galué




 Luego de que presentó renuncia en días pasados


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ISLA MUJERES, 29 de junio.-
Leer más..Full article at this link .


Pueblo Magico ready to receive thousands of visitors 

Pueblo Mágico está listo




 Para recibir a miles de turistas: Juan Carrillo


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ISLA MUJERES, BJ, 29 de junio.-
Leer más..Full article at this link.



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From the Municipal Facebook site.....  (  FB page link)

“ZUMBATHON PRO CRIM”
In order to raise funds for the Municipal Comprehensive Rehabilitation Center (CRIM), the City of Isla Mujeres, headed by the municipal president, Juan Carrillo Soberanis, and the Municipal System for the Integral Development of the Family (DIF), chaired by Mrs. Paola Orrico de Carrillo, carried out the "Zumbathon Pro CRIM".
   The CRIM coordinator, Xhanat Tzé González Mora, said she was excited to see dozens of island families who joined in this cause, which will help the institution to continue providing quality services for all the inhabitants of the island.
       She said, "Via this action involving instructors from the municipalities of Tulum, Solidaridad, Benito Juárez and of course Isla Mujeres, we will be able to continue with the great work that the center does.  We are very happy for the response of the citizenry since this is for their benefit."
        She saidthat thanks to the work and the efforts of the municipal president, Juan Carrillo Soberanis, and his wife, Mrs. Paola Orrico de Carrillo, CRIM serves more than 250 patients, of whom 150 attend approximately twice a week to receive different types of therapy.



18th Regular Session of the City Council


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From Tvisla Mujeres ( link to photos & articles)




Our Pueblo Magico is ready for summer: Mayor JCS
https://www.tvislamujeres.com.mx/nuestro-pueblo-magico-est…/



There is a video of a whale shark seen ~300 meters/yards from Cozumel at the reef in front of Villa Blanca.


Information about registration for the English language summer camp by Voluquest for Isla Mujeres students




 Antonio Coroando Rojas took over the municipal position of Secretaría General in Isla Mujeres - http://www.tvislamujeres.com.mx/asume-antonio-coroando-roj…/


Joel Saury Galué said "It was a personal decision" to step down as Secretario General.


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From  por esto Link to their Isla Mujeres articles & photos



Surprising resignation by Joel Saury 
Sorpresiva renuncia de Joel Saury.. [+] Ver masFull article at this link 
This is about the change in Secretary General of the City.



Human Rights Commission wants an explanation 
Derechos Humanos exige una explicación.. [+] Ver masFull article at this link
 This is about the lack of X Ray services at the Community Hospital.


Difficult situation for whale shark tour operators  
Malos augurios para lancheros+] Ver masFull article at this link

This is about their problems with permits & CONANP


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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.   
 Kitchen in a large studio. (Sur & Norte are identical)
Kitchenette in small room, Medio. There's a table & chairs across from it & a double bed.
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.
Large studio (Norte), I'm standing in the kitchen. A queen & single bed.

Free amenities such as hammocks, bikes, outdoor shower, portable beach chairs & beach towels, washer, loungers. 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. 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

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. Within ten minutes walk are the restaurants Mango Cafe, Brisas, Manolitos,  Green Verde, Kash Kechen Chuc, and the large department store-grocery Chedraui. Visit marinas, bars, & beach clubs that are minutes away by bike or on foot. Attend 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. It takes 20-30  minutes to walk downtown.

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July Events
Provided by MaraVilla Caribe & Isla Mujeres Daily News & Events

July 2 Sunday  8p Noches Magicas Performance on the Town Square 

July 4, Tuesday   Blue Flag raising ceremony on Playa Centro. Independence Day in the US.

                                                                    Sunset ~7:30
July  8   7:14
July 9   8:01
July 10  8:46
July 11  9:30
July 12  10:11
July 13  10:52 
July 14   11.32
Dates haven't been announced yet for the Maya Riviera Film Festival, which usually presents films in Isla Mujeres at the Posada beach (Playa Centro).

July 9 Sunday  8p Noches Magicas Performance on the Town Square

July 16 Sunday  8p Noches Magicas Performance on the Town Square

July 20-23 Thurs-Sun Whale Shark Festival  LINK to Fb page. To website.


July 23 Sunday  8p Noches Magicas Performance on the Town Square

July 30 Sunday  8p Noches Magicas Performance on the Town Square

August 5 Women's Fishing Tournament Dorada del Caribe (New date)
August 19 Barracude Fishing Tournament (New date)




Thursday, June 29, 2017

Isla Mujeres Daily News & Events Thursday, June 29




This is the live webcam at North Beach / Playa Norte.  HERE is a timelapse version, that you can set to slow or fast (fps-frames per second). It takes a few seconds to load.
Follow Isla Mujeres News & Events on Facebook for highlights of news & events, and more photos & videos
  Both issues of The Isla Mujeres Magazine are here
featuring  a variety of talented writers and photographers! 
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  From  Noticias de Diario de Quintana Roo ....

link to their Isla articles & photos




Whale shark tour operators frustrated by disorder 

“Balleneros”, a la buena de Dios




 Continúan laborando en medio del desorden


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ISLA MUJERES, 28 de junio.-
Leer más..Full article at this link.

        The whale shark tour operators are annoyed by the lack of a properly defined Management Plan, which means there are no rules to strictly regulate the boats. They are also frustrated that dozens of permits were issued to boats that are not operational or are in dry dock. The National Commission for Natural Protected Areas (CONANP) announced that they would revoke permits granted to vessels that do not comply with the established requirements for the operation during this activity.
     The permit holders said they do not have a defined management plan and that sometimes Conanp and the Wildlife Department (DGVS) contradict each other,

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From the Municipal Facebook site.....  (  FB page link)


Nebulization campaign begins in Isla Mujeres 
June 28
      After the intense rains that occurred recently in the municipality, the City of Isla Mujeres, headed by municipal president, Juan Carrillo Soberanis, is beginning a Campaign of Nebulization on the island.         The municipal Director of Health, Juana Milián González, reported that the work will begin at 6pm in the colonia Electristas, and then it will continue in the colonias of Salina Grande, Caridad del Cobre, Miraflores, Cañotal, Sac Bajo and Garrafón.  
    She said,  "Due to the rains, we are increasing these efforts to prevent the proliferation of mosquitoes that cause diseases like dengue, zika and chikungunya; in accordance with instructions from our municipal president to take care of the health of all the island's citizens,."      The official invited all the families of Isla Mujeres to join this effort by reducing the number of items that can be used as nurseries for mosquitoes, such as tires, buckets, puddles, and containers, among others.


International Arbor Day 


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From Tvisla Mujeres ( link to photos & articles)


Whale shark tour operators could take legal action against CONANP
- http://www.tvislamujeres.com.mx/nauticos-podrian-recurrir-…/
      The delay in the delivery of permits and the lack of transparency on the part of the National Commission of Natural Protected Areas (Conanp) has caused the tour operators to consult with lawyers. Lawyers explained that to date there is no properly defined management plan, nor are there rules that strictly regulate boats, and there has been no publication in the official newspaper of the federation (which is required for before a new regulation or law can go into effect). 
      This is not the case with the National Park Costa Occidental de Isla Mujeres, Punta Cancún, Punta Nizuc nor with the Isla Contoy Reserve, who have had studies and published their Management Plans in the official publication, which hasn't happened for the whale shark activities. There was no Management Plan establishing the number of permits as 240 and not 301 and regulating or restricting this activity. This has caused many doubts and some are considering the possibility of legal action.
    CONANP has recognized errors in the issuing of the permits, and has mentioned the possibility of revoking some of those already delivered, and they determined that there is a "review" (“revisión”) which depends on the Harbor Master. (Previous articles said the CONANP was planning to revoke permits from boats that didn't meet the requirements and to reassign those permits to boats that were in compliance. During the review, it was found that some boats didn't even have motors.)

Ministry of Health planning to invest 20 million pesos to improve the Community Hospital.
http://www.tvislamujeres.com.mx/secretaria-de-salud-gestio…/
      The Director of the state Ministry of Health, Alejandra Aguirre Crespo said that she is working with the officials of the National Commission of Social Protection in Health to determine the equipment and improvements needed for the Community Hospital of Isla Mujeres. She said there will be funding of about 20 million pesos for this project, which the Governor committed to enacting during his last visit. 
     She said in upcoming days they will take a tour of the hospital, although many of the priorities are already known, which include improvements to the operating theaters, replacement of bedding equipment and of electrical medical equipment, as well as repair of the X-ray equipment. This information will be put into a report and presented to the National Commission for Social Protection in Health. 
   There is currently no X-Ray service, and suspension seals were recently placed by COFERPIS (Federal Commission for Protection Against Sanitary Risks). She said this issue is being addressed and resolved, and meanwhile patients are being referred to the General Hospital in Cancun.
   It is noted that the Community Hospital was inaugurated less than two years ago, on December 15 2015, by then-Governor Roberto Borge Angulo, with an investment of state and federal funds totaling 143 million pesos. Therefore it was surprising that in such a short time from its initiation of operations, it suffers from many deficiencies, which could reflect a significant deviation of resources by the past administration.


Giving Benito Juarez municipality six months to pay for use of Isla Mujeres landfill
   This debt has been accumulating since September 2012 and now exceeds 12 million pesos, owed by the municipality of Benito Juarez (Cancun). Isla Mujeres mayor Juan Carrillo Soberanis said he will exhaust all efforts at dialogue before filing a legal complaint. He said the landfill, which is operated by Siresol, is nearly reaching its limits of capacity, and another area will need to be constructed on property belonging to the island, which would increase the debt.
    Mayor Juan Carrillo said he trusts  that the government of Mayor Remberto Estrada is willing to pay this debt, since it is part of an official agreement signed between both municipalities for the consideration of the operation of the site of final disposal of garbage.


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From  por esto Link to their Isla Mujeres articles & photos


Preventing proliferation of mosquitoes
Frenan proliferación de mosquitos [+] Ver masFull article at this link

See City section....

To host the tournament for the 2017 CACAFF Soccer League 
IM, sede del torneo de la Liga de Futbol del Cecaff 2017.. [+] Ver masFull article at this link
See yesterday's translations...

Introducing electrical cables 
Introducen el cableado de conexión de energía. [+] Ver masFull article at this link
  This is another article about installing the underground cables to the substation by the intersection of Lopez Mateos and Hidalgo.
      It is also noted that the CFE is replacing poles that have deteriorated, such as those installed after Hurricane Wilma in 2005.  It is noted that there are still some wooden poles that have withstood all the storms since the 80's and seem to have better durability than the concrete poles. It is recommended that the CFE use wooden poles, or they should use the type of steel and concrete used in the construction of piers.

Recognition for volunteers who collected donations for the Red Cross  
Reconocer el esfuerzo para el boteo de la Cruz RojaVer masFull article at this link
   Certificates of recognition were given to eight young women who are high school students at Colegio Bachilleres and collected donations for the Red Cross in front of the campus. A first prize was given of an entrance pass to Xcaret for six people, including transportation and food. This trip took place last Saturday.  The second prize was a sailboat ride on Tuesday afternoon at 2p, including food and sailing lessons. Officials also thanked the school administrators for facilitating these collection activities.

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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.   
 Kitchen in a large studio. (Sur & Norte are identical)
Kitchenette in small room, Medio. There's a table & chairs across from it & a double bed.
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.
Large studio (Norte), I'm standing in the kitchen. A queen & single bed.

Free amenities such as hammocks, bikes, outdoor shower, portable beach chairs & beach towels, washer, loungers. 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. 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

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. Within ten minutes walk are the restaurants Mango Cafe, Brisas, Manolitos,  Green Verde, Kash Kechen Chuc, and the large department store-grocery Chedraui. Visit marinas, bars, & beach clubs that are minutes away by bike or on foot. Attend 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. It takes 20-30  minutes to walk downtown.

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June Events
Provided by MaraVilla Caribe & Isla Mujeres Daily News & Events

The Circus is in Town: 
"Arriving for the first time & for a short period, directly from Mexico City, the Afeere Brothers International Circus. Feel the maximum excitement with the 4 suicidal motorcycles in the Globe of Death, and the acrobats performing feats on the Fantastic Pendulum more that 10 meters in the the air. A show of this magnitude happens only once a year!"
In front of the Caribbean Sea (on the Caribbean coastal road, south of Salinas-Meteorologico & north of Isla 33).
 Daily 6:30  & 8:30p


Thursday, June 1 Navy Day  Día de la Marina
Memorial placing of the wreath at sea (in the Bahia). Boats leave the pier near the car ferry at 10:30am

Saturday & Sunday, June 3 & 4  Cosme Magana Fishing Tournament New Date: Weather permitting

Sunday, June 4 Noches Magicas at 8pm on the Town Square will feature the Isla Mujeres Senior Citizen's Choir & performances by three dance troupes from Cancun.
Monday, June 5 World Environment Day  

Thursday, June 8 World Ocean's Day & Playa Centro (aka Posada Beach) will receive its third Blue Flag award, during the XII National Meeting of Clean Beaches, which will be held in Bahía de Banderas, on the Riviera de Nayarit. The flag raising ceremony is scheduled for July 4. 


June  9   7:41
June 10   8:30
June 11   9:17 
June 12  10:03
June 13  10:47
June 14   11:29 
Sunday, June 11 Town Square 8p: Special Edition of Noches Magicas "Senior Citizen's Club" featuring the Senior Citizen Choir, the Senior Citizen Dance Troupe, and the musical groupe Mar & Arena (Sea & Sand).

The nine days of festivities in honor of "Corpus Christi" at the Sacred Heart of Jesus church in colonia La Gloria will continue thru next Friday, June 23rd and include a dance with live music, performances by various dance troupes, musical groups, and other events. Photo from Por Esto.

Friday, June 16 7p  Fund raising benefit dinner for Brazos Abiertos & their volunteers at aMar Peruvian restaurant with a special tapas menu

Saturday, June 17 Brazos Abiertos is back for their IX health campaign for the prevention of teenage pregnancy, HIV and STD's. They will be in La Gloria Park Saturday 10-2 offering rapid, confidential HIV tests, counseling, and immediate results.
Sunday, June 18 Father's Day Run  “De los corredores para los corredores” (From the runners for the runners)  begins at 6:45am on Sunday at the parking lot next to the Mundaca palapa on Paseo de los Peces Avenue.The distances are: 5 and 10km for adults, 400 meters for children up to 6 years, 1km for children up to 9 years, 2km for children up to 14 years and 2km for those who just want to walk. There will be hydration provided and some gifts for the participants.

Sunday, June 18 Father's Day & Noches Magicas at 8pm on the Town Square presents performances by the Ballet Folklorico of Cancun & the dance troupe Playa Dance.

Tuesday, June 20 Summer Solstice (11:24pm)

Wednesday, June 21 6p art exposition at the Casa de la Cultura with wine and music by Dhante Loyola to raise money to attend the Caribbean Festival in Santiago de Cuba

 Friday & Saturday, June 23 & 24 Women's Fishing Tournament  Dorado del Caribe  Probably to be  rescheduled

Friday, June 23 Dance event at the Mundaca Theater, next to the Mundaca apartments 8p
 
Friday, June 23 On the Town Square at 8pm on Friday, June 23, the orchestra Típica Tumben K'ai will perform, who are students from Chetumal.

Saturday & Sunday, June 24 & 25 Cosme Alberto Martinez Magana Fishing Tournament

Saturday, June 24 Dance event 5p behind the Casa de la Cultura 4th Edition of Danzarte with over 200 dancers performing from Isla Mujeres & other parts of the state.
 
Sunday, June 25 Noches Magicas at 8pm on the Town Square


Wednesday, June 28, 2017

Isla Mujeres Daily News & Events Wednesday, June 28




This is the live webcam at North Beach / Playa Norte.  HERE is a timelapse version, that you can set to slow or fast (fps-frames per second). It takes a few seconds to load.
Follow Isla Mujeres News & Events on Facebook for highlights of news & events, and more photos & videos
  Both issues of The Isla Mujeres Magazine are here
featuring  a variety of talented writers and photographers! 
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  From  Noticias de Diario de Quintana Roo ....

link to their Isla articles & photos





Working together to increase tourism in the municipality: Mayor Juan Carrillo

Trabajo coordinado




 Atrae más turismo al municipio: Juan Carrillo


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ISLA MUJERES, 27 de junio.-
Leer más.Full article at this link..
See City section below...



Installing electric cables for the substation 

Esta semana introducen cables




 Para alimentar subestación de la CFE


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ISLA MUJERES, 27 de junio.-
Leer más..Full article at this link.
        It is anticipated that before the end of this week the work will take place of introducing the underground wiring that feeds the entire island, which starts at one end of Playa Norte and goes to the substation of the Federal Electrical Commission (CFE), beside the municipal cemetery. This is occurring after about five and a half months since there was a fault in this electrical line which affected the entire population.
       One of the CFE workers explained they will be introducing guides into the pipes which have been installed, in order for the cable to be placed that supply all the houses rooms and businesses of Isla Mujeres.  He said today a crane and a truck will arrive with the new cable, so that on Wednesday they can begin with the work of introducing permanent underground wiring. It is not known how many days it will take to complete these jobs, but the intention is that they finish once and for all so that the system of electric power supply returns to the normal.      It is noted that the cables that feed the island of Isla Mujeres are currently in the open and there is a risk that at any moment they could be damaged, leaving the island without electricity service.


Healthy Municipality distinction awarded to the island 


Municipio saludable





 Juan Carrillo recibe distinción para la ínsula


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ISLA MUJERES, 26 de junio.-
Leer más..Full article at this link.

See City section below...


Capacity at high school for all the new students  


Garantizan cupo en Bachilleres





 Para los alumnos de nuevo ingreso


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ISLA MUJERES, 26 de junio.-
Leer más..Full article at this link.
This information has already been translated reporting that 124 new students have taken the exams to enter high school, and more are expected to register in the fall, for a total of 150 to 160 new students, with adequate capacity for more.  A total of 320 students are expected for the upcoming year, with a capacity for than 360 students. 

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From the Municipal Facebook site.....  (  FB page link)


Working together to attract more tourists
         The City and local entrepreneurs unite to attract a greater number of visitors to this Pueblo Magico.For two years, the designation of Isla Mujeres as Pueblo Magico has resulted in a significant increase in the tourist economic benefits for the municipality. Therefore, the City, headed by municipal president, Juan Carrillo Soberanis, and the local business owners work in a coordinated way to continue the growth and development of the island, for the benefit of its inhabitants.
     "Isla Mujeres is one of the most important beach destinations in Mexico, not only because of its beauty but also because of the recognition it possesses - such as Pueblo Magico, Blue Flag, and White Flag - and, of course, important events such as our famous fishing tournament," said the Mayor.
    Local entrepreneurs commented about the economic benefits of increased tourism from having the Pueblo Magico designation, including  Diana Martínez Márquez, general manager of the Posada del Mar Hotel,and Óscar Jiménez Cruces, owner of the restaurant "Mayan Beach Club".
      For the municipal government of Isla Mujeres, it is a priority to work closely with local entrepreneurs to maintain these important designations, which have undoubtedly had positive results, with a 15% increase in the number of tourists compared to last year. This statistic was provided by the State Department of Tourism and which endorses the commitment of the City to continue with the promotion of the municipality.


Isla Mujeres receives recognition as a Healthy Municipality
      For its active participation in activities for the benefit of the health of inhabitants, the City of Isla Mujeres, governed by Mayor Juan Carrillo Soberanis, received the recognition as a "Health Promoting Municipality", from the Ministry of Health of Quintana Roo. This reaffirms the commitment of the current administration to continue working for increased and improved opportunities for all.
     This was done as part of the "Healthy Environments and Communities" program, whose objective is to foster environments, communities and municipalities that favor health through the participation of society, municipal authorities and other sectors. The designation was due to the effectiveness in the prevention of diseases of the programs "For an Island Free of  Dengue, Zika and Chikungunya" and "For Responsible Management of Our Dogs and Cats".
      Since the beginning of his administration, Mayor Juan Carrillo Soberanis has been promoting actions that ensure the health and safety of the islanders. He said, "We are very proud to be distinguished as a 'Health Promoting Municipality', which motivates us to continue reaching out to all the colonias and communities of the island, the Continental Zone, the Agricultural Zone and Francisco May, with our community care brigades, providing health services that have a direct impact on out inhabitants. Our priority is that all citizens have quality, professional and continual attention."
    The Mayor said, "The well-being of the island families is our motivation, we want to see our children happy, and women with medical coverage in the most important stages of their lives. We want our older adults to have medicines and health services that ensure their well-being."


ISLA MUJERES WILL BE THE SITE OF THE "2017 CECAFF LEAGUE COPA"
       More than 200 soccer players, in 80 teams, are expected to participate in this event, the 2017 CECAFF League Cup, which will take place in Isla Mujeres on November 1 & 2 for the Center for Soccer Training League (CECAFF).  This event promotes soccer for children aged 4 to 14, and the island community is invited to participate. The center, based in Monterrey, was created with the purpose of training amateur coaches and young players, in their different venues, and who are the 'seedlings' for professional teams.


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From Tvisla Mujeres ( link to photos & articles)


CONANP will revoke whale shark permits from boats in poor shape 
Insiste Conanp en que sí revocará permisos    
       The National Commission of Protected Natural Areas (CONANP) will revoke the permits of the whale shark tour operators who don't comply with the safety conditions to operate.  CONANP has given permits to 240 boats, however only 230 boats are carrying out the tours, since the rest lack the minimum conditions required to operate. These deficiencies are serious and include boats that lack engines.
       This week both agencies will corroborate all their information, and based on this they will determine how many boats will lose their permits. This will release spaces for the permit holders who fully comply with all the requirements.


On July 4, the Blue Flag flag will be raised for the third time in Isla Mujeres
http://www.tvislamujeres.com.mx/el-proximo-4-de-julio-izar…/
  Playa Centro in Isla Mujeres received the Blue Flag designation for the third consecutive time on June 11, and the flag will be raised on July 4th. The award was presented during the XII National Meeting of Clean Beaches held in Bahía de Banderas, at the Riviera de Nayarit. The final inspection visit by PRONATURA was on April 5th.
       There are 35 beaches in the Blue Flag registry and two marinas, one of which is located the Continental Zone of the municipality of Isla Mujeres.Playa Centro has been registered for next year's award, and it is proposed the Playa Norte should apply, which already has the White Flag designation. 

VolunQuest opens registration for 5th English language class
http://www.tvislamujeres.com.mx/volunquest-lanza-convocato…/
       Registration for the 5th edition of the English Summer Camp, promoted by the VolunQuest association, will open on Monday, July 10 until June 28th at the Community Center. Kristen Tywan, who is responsible for the program, explained that this summer there will only be room for 200 children, between 9am and 1pm. Last year there were 230 children registered. The goal of the summer camp is to help children in different primary grades to learn English. 
  She said this effort is achieved thanks to the support of volunteers from the United States and Canada who volunteer to teach and help the children of Isla Mujeres. She said the camp will start Monday, July 10 and conclude July 28, and includes some recreational activities.     She explained that only children registered in a public elementary school in the municipality of Isla Mujeres can enroll in the 2016-2017 school year. Regarding registration, she explained that parents should go to the community center on June 28 and 29, between 9a to 12p of the day and 6p and 8p hours to 20 hours, presenting a copy of the parent's voter registration card and the child's CURP card.  .


Councilwoman offers free ultrasounds and x-rays at the Community Hospital 
http://bit.ly/2uavFCk
   A two day health campaign took place at the Community Hospital, due to efforts by City Councilwoman Atenea Gómez Ricalde, with medical specialists from the company SIYS Soluciones, providing more than 100 people with free ultrasounds, 4D ultrasounds, X-rays and bone densitometries. The company also donated a newborn incubator to the hospital, with a value of 110,000 pesos. 
  On the first day of the campaign, they did 25 general ultrasounds, twelve prenatal ultrasounds, twelve bone densitometries for osteoporosis detection, and four X-rays.
   
"We are committed to health, and having the support of companies like SIYS is an opportunity that we value a lot," said Ms. Atenea Gómez. She said on the second and last day of the campaign, about 45 people were attended to, of whom 23 received general ultrasounds, three prenatal ultrasounds, and ten bone densitometries.         Ms. Gómez Ricalde explained that the cost of a 4D ultrasound is 900 to 1100 pesos, while a regular ultrasound is 500 to 600 pesos, X-rays cost 800 to 1000 pesos and bone densitometry is between 1,600 and 2,000 pesos.



CROC union said demand for labor continues 
 - http://www.tvislamujeres.com.mx/se-mantiene-demanda-labora…/
"The labor demand in Isla Mujeres continues to be maintained, but not at the same pace as in November or December, but in a significant way," said Román Maldonado Euán, leader of the CROC labor union in Isla Mujeres. He explained that although the demand for jobs has decreased by 50 percent, job openings continue from the larger companies with whom the union has a collective bargaining agreement. He said the jobs most in demand continue to be bartenders, waiters, and housekeepers.  
   He said although the labor demand has decreased, a major upturn is expected in July and August, during the holiday period. Another downturn is expected in September and October, but this effect is less each year. He said that many of the companies decide to take those months to give vacations to their workers and to make improvements in their business, preparing everything for the months of November and December.

No problem with Colegio Bachilleres high school capacity  
 http://www.tvislamujeres.com.mx/sin-problemas-de-sobre-cup…/



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From  por esto Link to their Isla Mujeres articles & photos

Potential health risk  
Peligro latente para la salud [+] Ver masFull article at this link
   There is an area of trash and overgrown brush where mosquitoes could breed, due to moisture left from recent rains. It is located in an alley in the street Circuito Colonias, by the baseball field, near the police station. Residents in the area are complaining about a lack of lighting, graffiti, littering, and young people hanging out in the area. The fronts of their houses face Martinez Ross avenue and they say this green area lacks drainage. They say machinery should be brought in to clear the area of brush and trash, and a cement slab should be installed. 

Lobster fishermen have good expectations 
Langosteros, con buenas expectativas.. [+] Ver masFull article at this link
       Fishermen are confident that this lobster season which is about could at least match last season's production of 80 tonnes of whole lobster and 12 tonnes of lobster tail, between the five cooperatives of the island.  
       Baltazar Gómez Catzín, president of the Regional Federation of Fishing Industry Societies in the state, said that as things stand, an excessively productive lobster season is not expected. He said, "Poaching, not observing the closures, and climate change are affecting the behavior of the species. When the ban is not respected, lobsters are caught that are full of roe, which then have no chance to develop. In addition to the crustaceans are farther away and the fishermen have to travel very far to catch a medium amount of production, and they no longer have the catches of previous days, which have passed into history.
      Regarding catching fish, Mr. Gómez Catzín said that after more than a week of inactivity due to the closure of the port, the fishermen were able to work since Saturday, coinciding with the "Cosme Alberto Martínez Magaña" Fishing Tournament.        "Now they are arriving with fish. They are taking advantage of the good weather, because at this season of the year, you don't know when conditions can change and leave you on land for several days". 
           The fishing boats began to return to the docks of their cooperatives after noon and the men of the sea rushed to get the product from the boats for processing and sale later to customers, mostly individuals, and even tourists.
      Mr.  Baltazar Gómez reminded the members of the fishing cooperatives that, since the Hyperbaric Chamber is available for the fishermen as of July 1, the day the lobster season starts, the contribution of 400 pesos per month is important to sustain operating expenses,

57 high school graduates 
Egresarán 57 nuevos bachilleres [+] Ver masFull article at this link
 This is about the mainland part of the municipality....


No radiologist at the Community Hospital  
Hospital Comunitario, sin radiólogo.. [+] Ver masFull article at this link
        The Community Hospital has no radiologist and the X ray machine was installed incorrectly, therefore islanders needing X rays must cross to Cancun. It is also noted there is a lack of the promised specialists, and the hospital still lacks a pediatrician. The Community Hospital has state-of-the-art ultrasound equipment, which is unused, because there is no one who can operate it.
     There are concerns among the fishermen about the distance between the hyperbaric chamber and the new hospital, since the chamber was installed near the old hospital in order to stabilize the decompressed fishermen before using the chamber.
       Regarding the X-ray equipment, from the beginning it was installed badly and therefore it was as tho it did not exist. To top it all off, its license is overdue so it could not offer X-ray service, even if the other issues were resolved. 
      When the Community Hospital was officially inaugurated, it was announced that 101,331,000 pesos were invested in its construction, with 83.5 million pesos were invested in the work and the other 18 million was spent on equipment.         The official announcement indicated that the Community Hospital is equipped with 13 beds, areas for emergency care, hospitalization area, operating room, delivery room, recovery area, clinics, trauma room, hyperbaric chamber, sterilization area and diagnostic service with digital x-rays, which have special walls, as well as ultrasound, dental service, oxygen, cables for voice and data, as well as areas for administration and medical residence area.
        The annoyed mother of a two year old complained, "They deceived us. When they opened the new hospital they told us that we would no longer have to cross to Cancún, except when it was an emergency or for something they did not have here. They promised us a lot of specialists, but it was not true, and there is no pediatrician. Children should see a children's specialist, not a general doctor."


Yesterday....

Planning next year's International Fishing Tournament  
Adelantarán Torneo Internacional de Pescan .. [+] Ver masFull article at this link 
      The 2018 XV International Sport Fishing Tournament "Cosme Alberto Martinez Magaña" could be held in June next year, instead of May, in order to avoid further cancellations by winds from the Southeast that prevail in that month, according to some members of the organizing committee. This was discussed by some of the participants and organizers. 
      There are 23 fishing tournaments in Quintana Roo, and 13 have been completed. The fourth women's fishing tournament in Isla Mujeres, "La Dorada del Caribe" has been rescheduled for August 5th and the ninth tournament "Barracuda Isla Mujeres" is scheduled to be held on August 15th.
      The winds caused several tournaments to be rescheduled, and the schedule is HERE.   The results  of this weekends tournament are given, noting that 73 boats participated in this important international tournament, although more were expected. Forty eight fish were released in the catch and release event.   


Municipal Market greeter passed away 
Falleció un personaje del Mercado Municipal. [+] Ver masFull article at this link
 June 26   Martín Pérez Velázquez, 80, better known as "Burundanga", died this morning of natural causes. His friend brought him refreshments last night and a tenant representative said he had gotten weaker lately and died peacefully.
   Mr. Perez Velázquez was a native of Tabasco, who arrived in the island in the early 1970's, in a plan to work with his colleagues who came from Yucatan. They began roasting fish beside the market to sell to tourists. Shortly afterwards his companions left and he stayed to help the tenants.
      So he worked doing errands and cleaning of the premises for the occupants of the market, such as Mr. Clemente Azcorra (RIP), Antonio García (RIP), the Parra family, and the Caamal family, among others. He continued to work for their children. Rafael Garcia, one of the descendants, explained how they appreciated Burundanga very much, and he was like family to them.
     Although he didn't have diabetes, he had a foot amputated ten years ago after a wound became gangrenous, and has been in a wheelchair since then. He would always be at the door of the market "Javier Rojo Gómez" greeting the merchants. 
        He does not seem to have had a family in his home state, and the traders of fruits and vegetables, chickens, meats, and groceries became his family. He was available every day from when the building opened at 6am until it closed at 4pm, when the last merchants left. May he rest in peace.

Distribution of family medical kits  
Reparto de botiquines familiares.. [+] Ver masFull article at this link

This article is about the mainland part of the municipality.

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 Kitchen in a large studio. (Sur & Norte are identical)
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Large studio (Norte), I'm standing in the kitchen. A queen & single bed.

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Large studio (Sur) with Queen & Single bed. Slider door & view are behind me.

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June Events
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The Circus is in Town: 
"Arriving for the first time & for a short period, directly from Mexico City, the Afeere Brothers International Circus. Feel the maximum excitement with the 4 suicidal motorcycles in the Globe of Death, and the acrobats performing feats on the Fantastic Pendulum more that 10 meters in the the air. A show of this magnitude happens only once a year!"
In front of the Caribbean Sea (on the Caribbean coastal road, south of Salinas-Meteorologico & north of Isla 33).
 Daily 6:30  & 8:30p


Thursday, June 1 Navy Day  Día de la Marina
Memorial placing of the wreath at sea (in the Bahia). Boats leave the pier near the car ferry at 10:30am

Saturday & Sunday, June 3 & 4  Cosme Magana Fishing Tournament New Date: Weather permitting

Sunday, June 4 Noches Magicas at 8pm on the Town Square will feature the Isla Mujeres Senior Citizen's Choir & performances by three dance troupes from Cancun.
Monday, June 5 World Environment Day  

Thursday, June 8 World Ocean's Day & Playa Centro (aka Posada Beach) will receive its third Blue Flag award, during the XII National Meeting of Clean Beaches, which will be held in Bahía de Banderas, on the Riviera de Nayarit. The flag raising ceremony is scheduled for July 4. 


June  9   7:41
June 10   8:30
June 11   9:17 
June 12  10:03
June 13  10:47
June 14   11:29 
Sunday, June 11 Town Square 8p: Special Edition of Noches Magicas "Senior Citizen's Club" featuring the Senior Citizen Choir, the Senior Citizen Dance Troupe, and the musical groupe Mar & Arena (Sea & Sand).

The nine days of festivities in honor of "Corpus Christi" at the Sacred Heart of Jesus church in colonia La Gloria will continue thru next Friday, June 23rd and include a dance with live music, performances by various dance troupes, musical groups, and other events. Photo from Por Esto.

Friday, June 16 7p  Fund raising benefit dinner for Brazos Abiertos & their volunteers at aMar Peruvian restaurant with a special tapas menu

Saturday, June 17 Brazos Abiertos is back for their IX health campaign for the prevention of teenage pregnancy, HIV and STD's. They will be in La Gloria Park Saturday 10-2 offering rapid, confidential HIV tests, counseling, and immediate results.
Sunday, June 18 Father's Day Run  “De los corredores para los corredores” (From the runners for the runners)  begins at 6:45am on Sunday at the parking lot next to the Mundaca palapa on Paseo de los Peces Avenue.The distances are: 5 and 10km for adults, 400 meters for children up to 6 years, 1km for children up to 9 years, 2km for children up to 14 years and 2km for those who just want to walk. There will be hydration provided and some gifts for the participants.

Sunday, June 18 Father's Day & Noches Magicas at 8pm on the Town Square presents performances by the Ballet Folklorico of Cancun & the dance troupe Playa Dance.

Tuesday, June 20 Summer Solstice (11:24pm)

Wednesday, June 21 6p art exposition at the Casa de la Cultura with wine and music by Dhante Loyola to raise money to attend the Caribbean Festival in Santiago de Cuba

 Friday & Saturday, June 23 & 24 Women's Fishing Tournament  Dorado del Caribe  Probably to be  rescheduled

Friday, June 23 Dance event at the Mundaca Theater, next to the Mundaca apartments 8p
 
Friday, June 23 On the Town Square at 8pm on Friday, June 23, the orchestra Típica Tumben K'ai will perform, who are students from Chetumal.

Saturday & Sunday, June 24 & 25 Cosme Alberto Martinez Magana Fishing Tournament

Saturday, June 24 Dance event 5p behind the Casa de la Cultura 4th Edition of Danzarte with over 200 dancers performing from Isla Mujeres & other parts of the state.
 
Sunday, June 25 Noches Magicas at 8pm on the Town Square