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Both issues of The Isla Mujeres Magazine are here,
featuring a variety of talented writers and photographers!
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
Workers want General Manager fired for calling them "indios"
Humillan a trabajadores
Gerente general no los baja de “indios”
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 10 de octubre.-
Improving the "Macroplaza" for the benefit of families
Supervisa “Macroplaza”
Juan Carrillo impulsa sana convivencia
Lanrry PARRA
ISLA MUJERES, 10 de octubre.-
See City section below....
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From the Municipal Facebook site..... ( FB page link)
This is an announcement about nebulization-fogging on Tuesday in the colonias that are listed to eliminate mosquitoes
Police officers attended a workshop on Gender Equality LINK
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From Tvisla Mujeres ( link to photos & articles)
With the rehabilitation of the park "Macroplaza", the Mayor seeks to improve the public spaces for families to enjoy together. LINK
The Macroplaza park in colonia La Gloria will be renovated with an investment of 2,432,372 pesos, with half of the money coming from the City of Isla Mujeres and the other half from the Federal Infrastructure Program, Public Spaces and Resources for municipalities.
The preventive police of Isla Mujeres confirmed that two people were arrested on Tuesday afternoon after they were allegedly found to be in possession of a FedEx box containing a little over 30 kilograms (~66 lbs) of what appeared to be marijuana. . LINK
Around 5:30pm, police detained JRFM, 22, originally from Taxco Guerrero, who works as a waiter in Isla Mujeres and lives in colonia Miraflores, and RJSB, a 20-year-old woman from Isla Mujeres, who lives in colonia Miraflores. There were multiple kilograms of dried herb, which appeared to be marijuana, inside a box they were carrying. The arrest occurred on Morelos Avenue, a block from the Town Hall. The police requested the assistance of the Navy, who came to the location. Moments later the two suspects were transferred to Cancun and turned over to the Attorney General's office (PGR).
Following the passage of hurricane "Nate", a drone captured images of a marina inside the "Makax" lagoon, showing the spillage of fuel into the sea, a common activity according to the fishermen of the place that they say is not well supervised. LINK
See translation in Por Esto section. TVIM reports that some fishermen allege there are 'involuntary' spills on occasion from a gas station or service station located inside the Makax lagoon. From the air the large spill appeared to stretch for almost a kilometer. The fishermen say the spill is difficult to detect by the naked eye but easier to see from the air, as in this drone photo.
Employees with the CROC union demand the dismissal of the General Manager of the hotel Aluxes Privilege, Isla Mujeres, Humberto Pérez, whom they describe as a despotic person who refers to the workers as "Indios". LINK
The director of Culture of Isla Mujeres, Rubén Perez Martín, announced the decision of the judges that Cuban artist Luis Lexandel Pita García is the winner of the International Poetry Competition Caribe-Isla Mujeres 2017. LINK
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From por esto Link to their Isla Mujeres articles & photos
Complaint from residents about closure of access
Reclamo vecinal por cierre de vía de acceso[+] Ver masFull article at this link
I'll translate this tomorrow....
Hydrocarbon spill in the sea
Vertido de hidrocarburos al mar[+] Ver masFull article at this link
After protecting 700 luxury boats from Cancun, Riviera Maya, Cozumel and abroad from the threat of tropical storm "Nate", the waters of Isla Mujeres suffered severe oil pollution that would have spilled from at least one of those boats, according to witnesses.
There is an aerial photograph of a large oil spill in one of the marinas, with the contamination located near the colonia Caridad del Cobre.
Authorities with the three levels of government, in environmental matters, are aware of the case, and three agents of the Federal Attorney's Office for Environmental Protection (Profepa) were seen on the island, but did not want to talk about their visit. There was a meeting at the offices of the Integral Port Administration of Quintana Roo (Apiqroo) located on the top floor of the maritime terminal. The pollution was observed on the afternoon of Friday Oct. 6, and that the pollutants washed into the mangroves, according to residents.
It is noted that the boat "Galeon I" or "Captain Hook" ran aground when attempting to leave the lagoon after the storm and received assistance from smaller boats.
It is also noted that a vast majority of the marinas do not have wastewater collection systems.
Workshop on gender equality
Taller sobre igualdad de género [+] Ver masFull article at this link
Ultramar: Increasing their monopoly
Ultramar refuerza su monopolio [+] Ver masFull article at this link
Ultramar released a video about an addition to their fleet of a vehicle ferry, with a capacity for 70 compact cars or 50 mixed vehicles. and 300 passenger seats, to provide service between Isla Mujeres and Punta Sam. The boat would make the crossing in less than 30 minutes. It was built in a shipyard in Greece, is more than 70 meters long and named the Orion II. They plan to begin offering this service this winter at the latest.
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Hydrocarbon spill in the sea
Vertido de hidrocarburos al mar[+] Ver masFull article at this link
After protecting 700 luxury boats from Cancun, Riviera Maya, Cozumel and abroad from the threat of tropical storm "Nate", the waters of Isla Mujeres suffered severe oil pollution that would have spilled from at least one of those boats, according to witnesses.
There is an aerial photograph of a large oil spill in one of the marinas, with the contamination located near the colonia Caridad del Cobre.
Authorities with the three levels of government, in environmental matters, are aware of the case, and three agents of the Federal Attorney's Office for Environmental Protection (Profepa) were seen on the island, but did not want to talk about their visit. There was a meeting at the offices of the Integral Port Administration of Quintana Roo (Apiqroo) located on the top floor of the maritime terminal. The pollution was observed on the afternoon of Friday Oct. 6, and that the pollutants washed into the mangroves, according to residents.
It is noted that the boat "Galeon I" or "Captain Hook" ran aground when attempting to leave the lagoon after the storm and received assistance from smaller boats.
It is also noted that a vast majority of the marinas do not have wastewater collection systems.
Workshop on gender equality
Taller sobre igualdad de género [+] Ver masFull article at this link
Ultramar: Increasing their monopoly
Ultramar refuerza su monopolio [+] Ver masFull article at this link
Ultramar released a video about an addition to their fleet of a vehicle ferry, with a capacity for 70 compact cars or 50 mixed vehicles. and 300 passenger seats, to provide service between Isla Mujeres and Punta Sam. The boat would make the crossing in less than 30 minutes. It was built in a shipyard in Greece, is more than 70 meters long and named the Orion II. They plan to begin offering this service this winter at the latest.
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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. 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
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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. 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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Provided by MaraVilla Caribe & Isla Mujeres Daily News & Events
Sunday, Oct. 1 Noches Magicas 8p Town Square
Full moon Thursday, Oct. 5
Sunset ~6:30
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| Oct. 5 6:49 Oct. 6 7:33 Oct. 7 8:19 Oct. 8 9:09 Oct. 9 10:01 Oct. 10 10:57 |
Sunday, Oct. 8 Noches Magicas 8p Town Square
Monday, Oct. 9 Day of Fishermen
Thursday, Oct. 12 Dia de la Raza
Sunday. Oct. 15 Noches Magicas 8p Town Square
Saturday, Oct. 21 Anniversary of the birth of Ramon Bravo
Sunday, Oct. 22 Noches Magicas 8p Town Square
Saturday, Oct. 28 8p Mundaca Theater 8pm "Festival of the Dead" (In the end, we are born to die)
Sunday Oct. 29 Noches Magicas 8p Town Square
Tuesday, Oct. 31 Halloween
Tuesday, Nov. 1 All Saint's Day Dia de los Muertos
Wednesday, Nov. 2 All Soul's Day Dia de los Muertos
At this time of year, Mexican families remember & celebrate their departed relatives. Hanal Pixan is the name of the Mayan celebration. Altars are made with photos of the deceased, where offerings of favorite foods and items are placed, copal incense is burned, and marigold flower petals are often used. The schools usually have altar contests & displays, there's usually one in the Town Hall, and last year there was a display of altars representing different of Mexico at the Casa de la Cultura.
All Saints Day & All Souls Day, Nov. 1 & 2, are the Dias de los Muertos...one for children, one for adults, when families visit graves & clean & decorate them. On the island, these are private moments in the cemeteries, not public celebrations like in many parts of Mexico.
There is usually a silent procession with residents dressed in white, black, and traditional clothing, and many wear Catrina makeup. In addition to keeping these traditions alive, Halloween is celebrated enthusiastically on Hidalgo. Bring lots of little items & be prepared to be mobbed by cute kids and to enjoy the various impressive, clever homemade costumes.
Sources for Storm Information & Weather:
Wunderground
Tropical Tidbits
NOAA
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 (Yucatan peninsula is under Satellite GOES Este, I recommend "Animacion" (it used to be in my blog margin, until Blogger became incompatible with it).
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