The first issue of The Isla Mujeres Magazine to
benefit Isla charities has been published, 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. Ad for a year is a $45 donation. 100% is contributed.
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. Ad for a year is a $45 donation. 100% is contributed.
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
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LINK to 24 hour time lapse of the webcam The "Morning Edition" has translated headlines & newspaper photos. This Afternoon Edition has translations of the news articles, Daily Events, the Live Music Schedule & the "Around the Internet in the Past 24 Hours" section including photos & info from individuals & local businesses .... Daily In Isla Mujeres. There are always links to the original articles in Spanish. |
Noticias de Diario de Quintana Roo ....
No more changes of City officials at this time: Agapito
No habrá más cambios
Martes, 11 de Febrero de 2014 21:34
Al interior del Ayuntamiento, al menos por el momento, subraya Agapito
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 11 de febrero.-
Leer más...
Hawker faces possible suspension for foul language
Comisionista agrede a un turista
Martes, 11 de Febrero de 2014 22:09
Cuando le ofreció carrito de golf
Lanrry PARRA
Yesterday...
Continued training for workers at CROC union
Continúa capacitación de obreros
Lunes, 10 de Febrero de 2014 21:39
En la sede de la CROC, revela dirigente
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 10 de febrero.-
Leer más...The members of the union of hotel and restaurant workers who completed the "Basic English" course will have an opportunity to take "Advanced English" beginning on Saturday February 15th. The first course began in October with 30 students and ended in December with 15 students completing the course, who are expected to continue with this next course. The course meets on Saturdays for eight weeks, with each class lasting four hours. Basic English will also be offered again. Workers are encouraged to register and are reminded that these classes cost 50 percent less than elsewhere, and are taught by teachers from the academy Harmon Hall. The costs are not given.
Very colorful tradition
Presenting program for Carnaval 2014: Dance troupe competitions
Tradición de mucho color
Lunes, 10 de Febrero de 2014 21:35
Presentan programa del Carnaval 2014: Convocan a comparsas
ISLA MUJERES, 10 de febrero.-
Leer más...Carnaval in Isla Mujeres will take place from February 28 to March 4 and this (Monday) afternoon there was a presentation in the City Council room of the two couples competing to be King and Queen of the event. They have been working hard on the sale of votes to earn the support of islanders, which will be added to the score they receive from judges at the competition on February 15th at the town square, which is scheduled to begin at 9pm. They will be presented with their dance troupes.
On February 28th will be the crowning of the kings and queens, including the king and queen of the fiesta, the kings and queens of the academies, of the senior citizens, and the disabled, which is scheduled to begin at 9pm on the town square.
Saturday night will be Cuban night, and Sunday, March 2 there is the traditional party at the Posada Beach, with the children's costume contest on the beach at 4pm. This will be preceded by a parade on Rueda Medina that is scheduled to begin at 3pm
The third day (Monday) of Carnaval includes a second parade through the main streets of Isla Mujeres. At the town square in the evening will the the Regional night, with a costume contest in the open category, and a competition between the dance troupes in the Regional category.
The last day (Tuesday) of Carnaval is the most anticipated "Mardi Gras", which begins at mid day with the Negrada, when the troupes will pass through the streets downtown, in the presence of the traditional "Toro petate". That night the festival will continue on the town square with the contest between the troupes, followed by the reading of the will fo "Juan Carnaval" and the burning of his effigy.
The contest between the troupes will be the following categories: young children, Category A for children 13-18, and Category B for adults. Registration closes February 16th and is available at the offices of the Department of Culture at the Hacienda Mundaca.
Promoting gender equality: Council approves agreement with national organization
Impulsa equidad de género
Lunes, 10 de Febrero de 2014 21:30
Cabildo aprueba convenio con organismo nacional
ISLA MUJERES, 10 de febrero.-
Leer más...At the 11th Regular Session of the City Council a collaboration agreement was signed with the National Institute for Women. The agreement aims to attract, promote, and foster conditions conductive to non discrimination, equality of treatment and opportunity between the sexes, and full exercise of the rights of women. with their equal participation in the political, cultural, economic, and social life of the country.
New head of municipal tourism agency to be announced this week
Esta semana nuevo titular
Lunes, 10 de Febrero de 2014 21:15
En la Dirección Municipal de Turismo, revela Agapito: Analiza opciones
ISLA MUJERES, 10 de febrero.-
Leer más...
Candidates include Jacinto Ríos Nájera, who works as a coordinator in the Continental Zone, José de Jesús Castillo Magaña, current City Secretary, Miguel Angulo, young businessman and member of the Contreras Gómez family, and Alejandra Pinto, young islander professional.
Tvisla Mujeres
Over 6000 families will benefit from Mayoral commitment.
Whale shark permit holders begin renewal of documents with the Harbor Master.
New municipal directors named
Noticias de Quequi......
still has yesterday's news at 1pm.
Yesterday...
Golf cart rental agencies: "Making a killing"Rentadoras de carritos ‘hacen su agosto’
0 10 de febrero de 2014
Por Carlos Gasca >
Quequi ..
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The reporter toured golf cart rental agencies and reported that due to the large number of Americans & Europeans visiting and using their services, they are "making a killing in the month of February" and demand has 'skyrocketed'. It is noted that the number of visitors has not decreased since the beginning of the year. Rental rates range from 270 pesos per hour to 550 pesos for all day, without consideration for the 100 pesos for the comisionista/hawker. It is noted that although most tourists prefer to rent golf carts, there is demand for the little boats that offer tours in the Isla Mujeres bay.
0 comentarios Leer toda la noticiaThe reporter toured golf cart rental agencies and reported that due to the large number of Americans & Europeans visiting and using their services, they are "making a killing in the month of February" and demand has 'skyrocketed'. It is noted that the number of visitors has not decreased since the beginning of the year. Rental rates range from 270 pesos per hour to 550 pesos for all day, without consideration for the 100 pesos for the comisionista/hawker. It is noted that although most tourists prefer to rent golf carts, there is demand for the little boats that offer tours in the Isla Mujeres bay.
Economía
Fishermen suffer during bans
Veda asfixiará a pescadores
0 10 de febrero de 2014
Por Carlos Gasca > Quequi .-
This info has been translated..the grouper ban is Feb. 15- March 15 and the lobster ban begins March 1st.
Noticias de Diario Respuesta...
Yesterday...
Competing for the crown: Carnaval 2014
Council signs agreement with INMUJERES
por estoSays requirement of City is 'arbitrary'
Arbitrario requisito de la comuna[+] Ver mas
This is another article calling for an update to ten City Regulations, with complaints about the processes for obtaining an operating license and comments by Javier Ortiz, former local president of CANACO.
Lack of respect for gifts from famous sculptors
No respetan regalo de afamados escultores[+] Ver mas
New Director of Tourism named
Nombran nuevo director de Turismo[+] Ver mas
Yuseli Juliana López Tec, is the new head of the Women's agency, Instancia de la Mujer, a position she has held previously, and the head of the agency of Patrimonio Municipal, is now Jorge Clemente Pimentel Cruz.
It is expected that the new Tourism director will be eager to listen to the business community's concerns about comisionista hawkers annoying tourists and about street vendors, among other issues. The Mayor announced an upcoming meeting with Jesus Almaguer, of the OVC, Office of Visitors and Conventions in Cancun about topics such as the promotional video that has awaited release for three years, investment in infrastructure, new developments, and other topics.
Coconut palms enjoy good health
Gozan de buena salud palmas cocoteras[+] Ver mas
There are inspectors who conduct regular monitoring of the palm trees. In recent years they have been affected by the Red mite Raoiella indica, which has been treated by the government. The staff of the municipal department of Ecology are pruning the trees and will give brochures to the holders of the Federal Zone beach concessions, advising them that pruning of the palm trees is the responsibility of the concessionaires.
Yesterday...
Regulations in need of updating
No trabajan, pero bien que cobran [+] Ver mas
Presentation of candidates for Carnaval King & Queen
Presentan a candidatos a reyes del carnaval[+] Ver mas
More opportunities for women
Más oportunidades para la mujer[+] Ver mas
I think this photo was probably not meant to accompany this article which is about the Institute for Women. This info has been translated.
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February begins with a long holiday weekend, and on Sunday are tamale parties for Epiphany. Monday is a day off for Constitution Day & the (fun!)benefits begin on Monday, that accompany Island Time Fishing Tournament. ITFT lasts all week until the following Sunday night. (See schedule of events below.)
The next weekend is Valentine's Day & the Lion Fish Tournament. On the 15th the Carnaval King & Queen will be presented & Carnaval begins as the month ends. Read more here at the Isla Mujeres Magazine February Events Page!
The tentative, partial Carnaval schedule...
(There are usually parades in the afternoon, down Rueda Medina to the whale shark festival, and events at night on the Town Square. The troupes also perform at parties, hotels, restaurants, & in the streets. There are usually activities on Friday night also.)
Saturday night, March 1, will be Cuban night, with the traditional Negrada.
On Sunday, March 2, they will hold the traditional Carnaval Playero at the Posada del Mar Beach. (Along Main Street/Rueda Medina. Playero means of the beach.).
On Monday March 3 will be the traditional regional evening with Yucatecan outfits, and the dance of the pig's head & the bull petate (el baile de la cabeza de cochino y el toro petate), among other activities. In addition, with the regional night on Monday, will be held a celebration of the discovery of Isla Mujeres, which occurred on the 3rd of March.
On Tuesday March 4th the competitions between the troupes will take place, as well as the traditional reading of the will of Juan Carnaval, and then the burning event.
This week
Thursday morning is the Navy Wives Breakfast (benefit's the hospital)
Feb 15 Town Square 9p Competition for Carnaval King & Queen
Charity Info
See tab at top of page!
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: is closed & relocating. email me at westofcuba@gmail for help arranging pick ups. Kathy Ennis has volunteered to fill in. They plan to reopen at Marina Paraiso in March.
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Music
Thursdays....SeBlues
Iguana's: Live Music Thurs, Fri, Sat, & Sun! ~6p
Thursday is Blues, with beer & pizza specials, usual menu also
Friday evenings Caribbean, Blues.
Saturdays Reggae- Caribbean-Tropical music & Carlos is on the BBQ making ribs, burgers, arranchera, & steaks. Usual menu also
Sundays Vera Cruz, Carribean music & the special is paella. Usual menu also.
Miguel's playing schedule
Fayne's BarandGrill Wednesday through Saturday 10:30pm - 12:00am.
Saturday Tequileria La Adelita's 12:00am - 2:00am for salsa night.
Sunday Bahia Tortuga with the Sol Rockers 7:00pm - 9:00pm John Cain's schedule
Tuesday, Cafe Del Mar, solo, 8 to 10 pm
Saturday, The Sunset Grill, solo, 530 to 730 pm
Sunday, Bahia Tortuga, The Sol Rockers, 630 to 900 pm
Banda Sin Nombre at Chuuk Kay 3:30p Sat & Sun
Fenix Sat ~1 or 2p Reggae/Cuban
Sun ~1 or 2p Salsa
(Start times have been variable. Posted on menu board by entrance)
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