Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Isla Mujeres Daily News & Events Wednesday, February 20



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Dozens of islanders attended the exhibition basketball game between Selección Nacional de Cuba and Selección Norte Lieba.

Property taxes are intended for education, public works and services  LINK 
   There is a 15 percent discount available thru the end of February. It is noted that since his last term as mayor (2016-2018), Juan Carrillo Soberanis has promoted the Municipal Scholarship Program, which helps more than 350 young people from the island to continue their studies with an economic benefit in the categories of Academic Excellence, Sports, Ferry Transportation, and Special Education, doubling the number of scholarships. Location payments are given. 

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PROFECO opened a temporary module in the kiosk in La Gloria (on Tuesday) to be open until 3p

VIDEO of Collector of Revenues about new state Alcohol Law 

Isla Mujeres Al Dia    

Noti Isla Mujeres   

The lobster catching season ends soon, at the end of the month, and has been normal to good, according to Baltazar Gómez Catzin, head of the Agency for the Fishing Cooperatives VIDEO  

The Collector of Revenues in Isla Mujeres, Jesús Contreras, said that the new state Alcohol Law is being reviewed to establish the schedules for selling alcoholic beverages in the establishments of this town. VIDEO 

News reports said the new state law established hours as follows:
1. Tourist Zones: Restaurants & bars (by the drink) 11a-11p daily, with extensions available to 3a.
2. Non-Tourist Zones: Restaurants & bars (by the drink) 10a-11p Mon-Sat and 11a-5p on Sundays, with extensions available to 3a on Mon-Sat and until 11p on Sundays.
3. Package liquor to go from stores: 10a-11p Mon-Sat and 10a-5p on Sundays.

IM Noticias   

La Tertulia


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 Link to Por Esto's Isla Mujeres section
Click on Spanish headline for the original article & photos

Navaeganto ferry celebrates its one year anniversary    

Naveganto celebra un año

Small boats were restricted  

Restringen operación de pequeñas embarcaciones

  It is noted that the lobster fishing ban begins in a little over a week, joining the grouper ban which began on February first and is over in April. Nets and longlines aren't allowed due to the grouper ban, and during these two months the fishermen are limited to catching other types of fish, that aren't in the grouper family.

PROFECO implemented a complaint module  

Módulo de quejas implementado por Profeco

 The municipal PROFECO (Federal Consumer Complaint Agency), Vladimir Vallejos, said this module was set up on Tuesday in the La Gloris kiosk.in response to numerous complains against Telscel and Telmex, to assist consumers who have a problem with these providers of cell phone service. However, he said the module is open to receive any complaints, even if the product or service was acquired in Cancun.
   He explained that a temporary module will travel to different areas of the island or Continental Zone every Tuesday. He said it was unfortunate that they learned of this cell phone problem from social networks, where they have also read of problems with the internet service offered by the cable company. He said it is important for people to file complaints to be able to integrate the cases, and there very few people come to their module located in the new offices of Tourism on Guerrero street, to file formal complaints. (That is the former CRIM building, in front of the Casa de la Cultura).

No progress toward public transportation  

Convocatoria para concesión de transporte público, no avanza

 Although the City Council recently approved the Urban Transportation Regulation, no progress has been made toward launching a call for companies to submit proposals or bids to provide this service. Meanwhile, residents who lack their own vehicles have no choice except to use taxis, creating a monopoly. This has given rise to various problems such as overcharging and long waits for residents while taxis give preference to tourists.
   It has been three years since the bus concession expired in May 2016, after Turicun provided service for 15 years, with many ups and down. But in reality, they stopped operating at the end of 2015.
   There are also complaints that the taxis prefer to wait at the Garrafon and Dolphin Delivery taxi stands for the higher fares, rather than providing service at the official downtown taxi stand, where clients are often waiting in line, especially when the ferries arrive

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Full moon rising over the Caribbean 

Feb 19   7:05
Feb 20   8:10
Feb 21   9:13
Feb 22  10:14
 Feb 23   11:12 
Painting by Pamela Haase
Sunset  6:35-6:50 
Sunrise ~7:20-7:05
February Events 
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Plogging events to clean up the island are held on Saturday mornings LINK . Volunteers welcome! Here's the Accion Isla LINK 


Ploggers
  Friday, Feb. 1  Municipal clean up of mangroves to commemorate World Wetlands Day. Join them at 9a to clean part of the Makax lagoon. Sturdy shoes, long sleeves, repellent.They will also be presenting educational talks in the schools.


Saturday, Feb. 2 World Wetlands Day Plogging Clean-up  8a meet up at Zama beach club to clean along the Sac Bajo road. Sturdy shoes, long sleeves, repellent. Bags & Gloves provided, Bring your refillable water container. 

Saturday, Feb. 2 Candlemas Day  Tamales provided by those who had the baby Jesus in their Kings cake on Jan. 6th.

 

Sunday, Feb. 3 Noches Magicas performances on the Town Square at 8p featuring dance troupes and singers with local talent and invited guests.
 




Monday, Feb. 4  A Civic ceremony is held the first Monday of each month, often on the Town Square, in the morning, probably around 8a or 9a. 






Thursday, Feb. 7  Artist Fair 4p-8p in front of the Casa de la Cultura on the back street Guerrero, at the cross street Abasolo.






 
Saturday, Feb. 9 Plogging Clean-up  Location TBA 8 or 8:30a for a couple hours. Bags & Gloves provided, Bring your refillable water container.

Sunday, Feb. 10 Performances by Carnaval dance troupes with judging to determine the Kings & Queens of Carnaval.  Two couples are competing for the overall King & Queen, other categories include Children, Youth, and Diversity.






Thursday, Feb. 14  Artist Fair 4p-8p in front of the Casa de la Cultura on the back street Guerrero, at the cross street Abasolo.

 Feb. 14 Dia de Amor y Amistad (Day of Love and Friendship) The City provides a free Collective wedding event including the ceremony, cake, and paperwork for residents.

 In mid-February, there has been Artisan's Pavilion on the Town Square, for the past few years with artisans from other regions of Mexico, as well as a number from Isla Mujeres offering interesting handmade items at reasonable prices.

Saturday, Feb. 16 Plogging Clean-up  Bags & Gloves provided, Bring your refillable water container. 


 

Sunday, Feb. 17 Noches Magicas performances on the Town Square at 8p featuring dance troupes and singers with local talent and invited guests.




Feb 18-24 Island Time Music Festival & Fishing Tournament
 

 This will be the 10th anniversary of this Festival which benefits the Little Yellow School House who provide education and therapy for special needs kids on the island.  LINK to schedule of events, ticket information, etc Features popular Country music artist



 


Tuesday, Feb. 19  Exhibition basketball game at the Convention Center on Tuesday at 8:30

Tuesday, Feb 19  Online auction begins for the benefit of  Isla Mujeres Scholarship Program
Thursday, Feb. 21  Artist Fair 4p-8p in front of the Casa de la Cultura on the back street Guerrero, at the cross street Abasolo.

Saturday, Feb. 23 Plogging Clean-up  Location TBA 8 or 8:30a for a couple hours. Bags & Gloves provided, Bring your refillable water container.  

Sunday, Feb. 24 Noches Magicas performances on the Town Square at 8p featuring dance troupes and singers with local talent and invited guests.

 Sunday, Feb. 24 Online auction begins for the benefit of  Isla Mujeres Scholarship Program

Thursday, Feb. 28  Artist Fair 4p-8p in front of the Casa de la Cultura on the back street Guerrero, at the cross street Abasolo.

Isla Blanca Kite Festival (on the mainland) says they've discontinued after ten years due to parking problems, but here's their page in case that changes.  LINK    

In February, generally the temperatures are very pleasant, but weather for this month includes "nortes", fronts from the north whose winds often cause small boats to be restricted to port, and they may bring clouds, rain, and cooler temps.  They cause the lobster to come out of their hiding places and move south across the seabed, increasing the catches of the fishermen

Fishermen in this region are banned from catching Grouper and Octopus in February (and March). Lobster season ends after Feb. 28th (Lobsters kept in captivity continue to be available).  LINK 
Carnaval Schedule


Friday, March 1st Noche de Gala/Gala Night
Coronation of the Kings & Queens in all categories
Presentation of dance troupes
Dance to live music byYerbabuena
Town Square 8:30p

Saturday, March 2 Noche Cubana/Cuban Night
Presentation of dance troupes
Dance to live music by Grupo Junior Klan
Town Square 8:30p

Sunday, March 3 Carnaval Parade-Fantasy
Contest of Decorated Floats/Carts
Procession is on Rueda Medina from the Naval base to the Fishermen's Monument at the Traffic Circle
Show by DJ's
Playa Centro 3p

Afternoon of Fantasy
Bouncy houses, Children's Costume contest, dance troupe performances and show for kids
Town Square 5p

Night of Fantasy
Presentation of the Queen of Diversity, Performances by dance troupes, Performance by Silvanna Show
Town Square 8:30p

Monday, March 4-Carnaval Parade-Regional & Comedy
Contest of Decorated Floats/Carts
Procession is on Rueda Medina from the Naval Base to the Fishermen's Monument at the traffic circle.
Show by DJ's
Playa Centro 3p

Comedy & Regional Night
Costume Contest for Adultes
Presentation of Dance Troupes
Comedy by Macta
Town Square 8:30p

Tuesday, March 5-Burning of Juan Carnaval
Show by DJ's
Playa Centro 3p

Tuesday Night of Carnaval (Fat Tuesday)
Presentation of Dance Troupes, The Will & Burning of Juan Carnaval
Dance to live music by Caribbean Kings
Town Square 8:30p
Sources for Weather Information:
LINK to Civil Protection Q Roo weather bulletin  (Spanish)
LINK to Mexico National Weather Service (Spanish)
 LINK to satellite images for the Mexico National Weather Service
 LINK to GOES East Band 16 GIF (animation)
LINK to a private weather station on Isla Mujeres  


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