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From the Municipal Facebook site..... ( FB page link)
Excellent results from the discount program for property taxes LINK
Thanks to the program of discounts on property tax payment for 2018, implemented by the City of Isla Mujeres in December, January and February, with discounts of 25, 15 and 10 percent, respectively, there were excellent results in their collection. For taxpayers with disabilities, pensioners or retirees, with INSEN or INAPAM credentials, there was a discount of 50 percent. There was also a program for payment without intrest at 3, 6, and 9 months with participating cards.
The objective of this benefit was to support the economy of the citizenry, as well as encourage them to be current with their payments and to make them in a timely manner, because it is thanks to this contribution that the municipal government is able to carry out various programs and improve public services.
Wilfredo Avalos Cortez, director on Revenue, said that the response during this three month discount program was better than previous years, exceeding expectations. The Municipality of Isla Mujeres recognizes the dedication of all taxpayers to comply and be up to date with the payment of property tax, so it remains committed to using their contributions for the creation of public works, programs and improvements in public services for the benefit of all citizens
The FB page for the Department of Culture & Art posted: Monday at 9am there will be a Civic Ceremony commemorating the 501st anniversary of the first visit by Europeans to Isla Mujeres. It will be held at the Paso de la Tirguena on the Eastern Malecon (near the public bathrooms by the Town Square, behind the old hospital.). Pinned at the top of the Cultura page is the graphic about Sunday's special Noches Magicas presentation (See Events Section below).
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From Tvisla Mujeres ( link to photos & articles)
New Director of SINTRA in Isla Mujeres LINK
The Director of SINTRA (Ministry of Infrastructure and Transportation) in Isla Mujeres, Jorge Martin Alvarez, resigned and offered his gratitude to the Director of the agency, William Conrado, to the Director of Transportation, Alejandro Ramos, and to the Governor, Carlos Joaquin Gonzalez, for their confidence in him during his time as Director. He said he'd always worked to seek better public service in transportation, its regulation, and to ensure adequate mobility for the citizenry, according to the instructions of the governor and his personal commitments. He expressed his gratitude to his superiors, co-workers, and the citizens in general, and said he will continue working to achieve positive change in Quintana Roo. He said he will announce his new project in upcoming day, which will aim to enrich participation and democracy in Quintana Roo.
The new SINTRA Director is Ms. Iris Morales.
Lobster fishing season closes with 63 cases of decompression among the fishermen LINK
Personnel in charge of the Hyperbaric Chamber said that during the lobster harvesting season of 2017-2018, there have been 63 cases of fishermen with some type of decompression illness, as a consequence of poor management of the diving protocols.
Of the 63 fishermen who were treated in the capsule, two died, with one being from an Isla Mujeres cooperative and the other was from Holbox Island. In the final week of lobster season, no one was treated, but there were three cases the previous week.
It is noted that the number of cases increased this season, compared to the 2016-2017 season when there were only 48 cases, which is fifteen fewer cases than this year.. During the 2015-2016 year, the number of fishermen treated for decompression illness exceeded sixty, compared to this year's season, which is expected to close with sixty-three cases.
(Note: The lobster catching season begins July 1st and ends Feb. 28).
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From por esto Link to their Isla Mujeres articles & photos
Lobster fishing ban in force
Veda de langosta en vigor. [+] Ver masFull article at this link
Most of this information has already been translated. It is noted that there is also a grouper ban in force, since the first of February, which ends on March 31st. The weather has allowed the fishermen to work, and the Navy forecast anticipates no major problems in the Yucatan Channel with the arrival of Cold Front #34, which is expected to reach the waters of Isla Mujeres on Saturday.
Seaweed removed promptly
Retiran a tiempo los sargazosi.. [+] Ver masFull article at this link
. The beach cleaning brigade of Isla Mujeres removes hundreds of kilograms of sargassum daily, during this season when large amounts land on the entire coastline of Quintana Roo, according to the Director of ZOFEMAT, Federal Maritime Terrestrial Zone agency in Isla Mujeres.
The staff begins at an early hour with their work of removing the seaweed that arrives mainly at Playa Centro, without neglecting the famous North Beach. There are some men who make holes a half meter deep, where the women who clean the beach deposit the seaweed, and it is immediately covered with sand.
Due to the geographical position of Isla Mujeres, the marine product doesn't tend to accumulate in a massive manner, which occurs in the Continental Zone of the municipality at Punta Sam and Isla Blanca. With the efforts of ZOFEMAT personnel, Isla Mujeres seeks to maintain international guidelines to ensure standards of quality in compliance with the Blue Flag and White Flag designations that have been awarded to these beaches.
This work will be continued throughout spring, but this destination isn't largely impacted by this phenomenon due to its geography and the strict commitment of the municipal government to maintain a good image of the isle. In addition, daily cleaning is part of the work that is done to maintain the Blue and White flag designations, as well as the Pueblo Magico status.
It is noted that Playa Centro has become very large with the accumulation of sand, which has also covered part of the nearby Navigation Channel. On the other hand, a rescue plan is needed to address the erosion that faces the area connecting Playa Centro and North Beach, such as replacing the geotubes, although some concessionaires have built old fashioned 'palizadas/palisades'. (Structures made with wooden poles and sandbags, placed perpendicular to the beach).
Training municipal police
Capacitación a la Policía Municipal.. [+] Ver masFull article at this link
This information has already been translated about training by the Human Rights Commission.
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| View from the rooms. |
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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. |
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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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| March Events Provided by MaraVilla Caribe & Isla Mujeres Daily News & Events |
Full moon rising over the Caribbean
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| March 1 6:46 March 2 7:46 March 3 8:44 March 4 9:40 March 5 10:35 March 6 11:28 Feb. 4 11:00 Feb. 5 11:54 Painting by Pamela Haase |
Thursday, March 8 Artist Fair 3-8p at the Casa de la Cultura on Guerrero Avenue at the cross street Abasolo
Thursday, March 8 International Women's Day
Sunday, March 11 at 8pm: Noches Magicas event on the Town Square. Free
Thursday, March 15 Artist Fair 3-8p at the Casa de la Cultura on Guerrero Avenue at the cross street Abasolo
March 16-19 ? Last year there was a Festival for San Jose
Sunday, March 18 at 8pm: Noches Magicas event on the Town Square. Free
Sunday, March 18 Oil Expropriation Day
Monday, March 19 Day off for Benito Juarez's birthday
Tuesday, March 20 Spring Equinox
Wednesday, March 21 Birthday of Benito Juarez
Thursday, March 22 Artist Fair 3-8p at the Casa de la Cultura on Guerrero Avenue at the cross street Abasolo
Sunday, March 25 Palm Sunday
Sunday, March 25 at 8pm: Noches Magicas event on the Town Square is likely to be suspended due to Palm Sunday.
Thursday, March 29 Artist Fair 3-8p at the Casa de la Cultura on Guerrero Avenue at the cross street Abasolo
Friday, March 30 Good Friday The Via Crusis, reenactment of the Passion of Christ, begins at the Sacred Heart Church in La Gloria. It includes more than 50 actors and travels 5 km to the Immaculate Conception Church downtown where the crucifixion will be reenacted. They will pause at the Guadalupe Chapel in Salina Chica along the way.
Sunday, April 1 Easter
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
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