Isla Mujeres Daily News & Events Tuesday, Feb. 20

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

The celebration of World Day for Social Justice aims to support the work of the international community aimed at eradicating poverty and promoting full employment and decent work, equality between the sexes and access to social welfare and social justice for all.


A Conflict Mediation course was held in Isla Mujeres. by the State Center for Social Crime Prevention.

     The five-hour course was taken by the staff of the Isla Mujeres Crime Coordination group and by social leaders.       Jaime Ongay Ortíz, general director of Public Safety and Municipal Traffic, explained that this course is part of a training program that is being taught to the personnel of all the police departments in Quintana Roo and civil society, in order to provide them with tools that contribute to improve relations between the members of the community and prevent situations or conflicts between residents in time.
      He said, "The participation of police officers in this course is important, because it deals with community mediation and resolution of conflicts. We want the staff to be trained for correct intervention in the situations that require it." 
       With these actions, the Isla Mujeres government confirms its commitment to provide Isla Mujeres residents with more qualified personnel to guarantee the best service and attention in situations of conflict and risk, by working in coordination with the corresponding state institutions.



This Tuesday, February 20, at 5 o'clock in the afternoon we invite you to the inauguration of the office of the "Centro de Atención al Isleño". We are ready to help you complete your procedures faster. Downstairs in the Town Hall, next to the Department of Fiscalizacion.

Today with a great deal of pride we celebrate the day of #Mexican Army (posted yesterday).

The commemorative event was held on the mainland at the 64th Infantry Battalion in Benito Juárez. It is noted that the City Council responded to a formal request from SEDENA, the Ministry of National Defense by agreeing to change the  parameter (density) and authorize construction of the Military Police Brigade. The property (on the mainland) has an area of 3,595,511 square meters, where a new military headquarters and housing unit with services will be built, to increase public safety in the Northern Zone of Quintana Roo, and ensure improved coordination of federal, state, and municipal authorities. (The address is given).
       "As a municipal government we have the obligation to carry out actions that guarantee the safety of the citizens of Isla Mujeres, for that reason we approved the construction of the Military Police Brigade that will provide protection to all the residents of the municipality," said the General Secretary of the City Council, Antonio Coronado Rojas.
        The official acknowledged the work of the Mexican Army for the benefit of citizens, because this institution, he said, carries out important actions to protect and help citizens in various situations, such as in the case of contingencies due to natural phenomena. 
        "The protection of the citizenry is a vital issue in which governments work hard and in a coordinated manner with institutions such as the Mexican Army," concluded Mr. Coronado Rojas.The municipal government maintains its commitment to work hand in hand with the federal and state governments and other institutions to maintain Isla Mujeres as the safest municipality in Quintana Roo.

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From Tvisla Mujeres ( link to photos & articles)


Two small boats were detained for not having their documentation LINK  
 The Navy secured two small boats used for tours after their crews were unable to present their documentation and navigational permits. The boats are secured at the Naval dock. One of the boats was labeled Sociedad Cooperativa Renata Tours Isla Mujeres. 
      According to other providers of nautical services, this operation which is being carried out by the Fifth Naval-Armed Region of Mexico, is focused on all the groups that offer this type of services in Isla Mujeres.

No date has been set for the prisoner transfer LINK  
         The agreement entered into force on February 13, when it was published in the Official Publication, which in the case of Isla Mujeres will involve the transfer of seven people to the Municipal Retention Center of Playa del Carmen.      Police Chief Jaime Alberto Ongay Ortiz explained the Isla Mujeres jail is only for arrests and not for imprisoning defendants, its status is "preventative". (In other words, for people who are detained for limited periods of time, for administrative offenses.) Of the seven to be transferred, four are in the process and three have been sentenced. Officials are waiting for an official, written notification, and they have everything necessary to execute the regulation.


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From  por esto Link to their Isla Mujeres articles & photos

Influx of visitors rebounds
Repunta la afluencia de visitantes. [+] Ver masFull article at this link

    With the arrival of two new ferry companies on the Puerto Juarez route, the presence of more visitors on the beaches and other recreational areas of the island has been observed, according to several tourism service providers. Increased economic impact has not yet been noted. Naveganto is the most recent ferry company to enter the market and is offering rates that are 20 percent less than those of Ultramar and Marinsa. 
    When the reporter visited the beaches before noon, s/he observed a good amount of people, and noted that the golf carts are in high demand, with the 20 agencies renting out their full inventories. Visitors enjoy taking the carts to see the island's main attractions including the Tortugranja in Sac Bajo, Punta Sur, and the Mundaca Hacienda.

Clean up in mangroves by soccer team: Tiburoneros FC
Tiburoneros FC, en la limpieza del manglar[+] Ver masFull article at this link
   More than a dozen young people participated in the cleaning of a mangrove area and beside the road that goes to Garrafon, removing six trash bags or mostly plastic beverage containers and food wrappers.
    These campaigns are held regularly by the government and by volunteer groups, but the habit of littering continues among some locals and some visitors. Tons of trash are removed from this coastal road, with the department of Ecology holding clean up campaigns and students participating, as well as some families doing their part, and seasonal tourists are sometimes seen contributing.  
   Some advocates have recommended the installation of trash receptacles every 500 meters so that the thousands of tourists who travel down this road every day will have somewhere to deposit their litter.

"Banquet" disrupts traffic
Caos vial por un banqueteVer masFull article at this link 
   The Caribbean Brisas restaurant was given permission by municipal authorities and closed the road in colonia Meteorologico, at 3pm on Sunday. This is along the eastern coastal road which is a main route for tourists going to Punta Sur, and hundreds of golf carts had to be diverted to adjacent streets during this event, which lasted for several hours. This caused annoyance among cart renters who did not want to be charged late fees, as well as among taxi drivers and residents.


Course in Conflict Mediation  
Curso de Mediación de Conflictos. [+] Ver masFull article at this link
 See City section above.

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February Events
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On Mondays & Thursdays there are poker tournaments at 6p at El Patio.

Feb. 1 Thursday: Artist Fair 3-8p Casa de la Cultura (on Guerrero at Abasolo)

Feb. 1 Start of two month ban on grouper fishing

Feb. 2 Friday Candlemas (If you got the baby in your piece King's cake, today you're providing tamales).

Feb. 2 Friday: World Wetlands Day (Usually there is a clean up in the mangroves).

Feb. 4 Noches Magicas performances 8p Town Square

Feb. 5 Constitution Day (National Holiday)

Full moon rising over the Caribbean 

                                                                    Sunset ~6:30p

Jan. 31 7:01
Feb. 1 8:05 
Feb. 2  9:06
Feb. 3 10:04
Feb. 4 11:00
Feb. 5  11:54 
Painting by Pamela Haase

Feb. 8 Thursday Artist Fair 3-8p Casa de la Cultura (on Guerrero at Abasolo)

Feb. 8 Thursday Convention Center 7p Dance Troupes performing & competing at the Baile de Carnaval for women - Tribute to Michael Jackson Each troupe will dance for 15-20 minutes and judging criteria includes: Choreography, projection, performance, technique, group execution, and audience response, as well as originality, creativity, and total effect. Prizes are 15,000 pesos, 10,000, and 5000.

Feb. 9-13 Friday thru Tuesday:  Carnaval  

February. 9 Gala Night
Coronation of the Kings & Queens of Carnaval in all the categories and guests.
Presentation of dance troupes (performances)
Dance to the music of the band "MegaBoom"
Town Square 8p

February 10
Music by DJ's starting at 3p on Rueda Medina (Usually at Playa Centro)

Cuban Night
Presentation of the King & Queen of Carnaval
Presentation of Carnaval dance troupes (performances)
Band: "El Fresa y la Sentencia"
Town Square 8p

February 11
Music by DJ's starting at 3p on Rueda Medina (Usually at Playa Centro)

Carnaval  Parade
Starting by the Naval base and going up Rueda Medina 4p

Children's Afternoon of Fantasy
Presentation of the King & Queen of Carnaval, Show of costumed characters, bouncy houses, Carnaval dance troupes, Children's costume contest.
Town Square 5p

Diversity Fantasy Night
Presentation of the Kings and Queens of Carnaval
Carnaval Dance Troupes (performances)
Show of Transformismo
Town Square 8p

February 12
Music by DJ's starting at 3p on Rueda Medina (Usually at Playa Centro)

Carnaval Parade
Starting by the Naval base and going up Rueda Medina 4p

Carnaval Monday
Presentation of the Kings and Queens of Carnaval
Costume Contest for Adults
Comedy Show by international imitator Pierre David
Musical performance by "Michael Stuart & Jemanuel & los Panas de Venezuela"
Town Square 8p

 February 13
 Music by DJ's starting at 3p on Rueda Medina (Usually at Playa Centro)

Carnaval Tuesday
Presentation of the Kings & Queens of Carnaval
Presentation of Carnaval dance troupes (performances)
Burning of Juan Carnaval & the reading of his last Will & Testament
Dance to the music of the band "Super Lamas"
Town Square 8p

Feb. 13-18 Tuesday thru Sunday Isla Time Music & Fishing Festivals Link to FB page
   Feb. 14 Wed. 6:30 Free performances on Town Square by Jorge Blanco, Love and Theft, LOCASH and Amara Givelove, Kim Paige, and Kristy Osmunson and food available "Taste of Isla".

Feb. 14 Wednesday  It's also Dia del Amor y la Amistad "Valentine's Day" & Ash Wednesday

Feb. 15 Thursday Artist Fair 3-8p Casa de la Cultura (on Guerrero at Abasolo)

Feb 15- 19 The Artisan's Pavilion is on the Town Square, opening daily at 9am, with artisans, both local and from other regions, offering their products, including at least ten from Isla Mujeres. This is their third year, and they offer interesting handmade items at reasonable prices.

Feb. 18 Sunday Noches Magicas performances 8p Town Square

 Feb. 22 Thursday: Artist Fair 3-8p Casa de la Cultura (on Guerrero at Abasolo)

Feb. 24 Flag Day

 Feb. 25 Sunday Noches Magicas performances 8p Town Square

Feb. 28 Wednesday Last day of lobster season until four month ban ends July 1. 
 
  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 (Yucatan peninsula is under Satellite GOES Este, I recommend "Animacion" (it used to be in my blog margin, until Blogger became incompatible with it).
LINK to a private weather station on Isla Mujeres