Cozumel News November 11th, 2014: Cozumel to Miami Flight Returns, Cozumel General Hospital Expansion, Cozumel’s Virgen Del Mar Returned to the sea, Cozumel Bee Attack, Cozumel’s “Dialogues Interrupted” an art exhibit by artist José Senties Nieto, City of Cozumel Discounts, and Cozumel Events Calendar.
Cozumel – Miami Flight Returns
American Airlines is once again providing a direct flight from Miami to Cozumel. The American Airlines flight is son an Airbus 319 with a capacity of 124 passengers. No Schedule or frequency was provided in the article.
Cozumel General Hospital Expansion
Cozumel General Hospital will be getting an expansion with the help of a 38 million peso grant. The Money will be used to add an outpatient eye clinic, general surgery, a neonatal intensive care unit in emergency, and some social services. The article mentioned remodeling of the kitchen and dining area for staff and the potential move of the administrative offices to another location. A portion of the funds will be used for training. The work is scheduled to start December 1st and be completed sometime in the first half of 2015. The new services will be available after the expanded task force is hired and trained for each of the new areas.
Cozumel Virgen Del Mar Returned to Chankanaab
After visiting the various Catholic parishes for a little over a week , the image of the “Queen of the Seas” will return to the depths of the Caribbean Sea. During a pilgrimage that made nine stops, the Virgin left the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Sunday, to be immersed in the waters of Chankanaab Park.
Cozumel Bee Attack
Last week a swarm of bees attacked several people passing by Tenth Avenue and Calle 3 Sur, Colonia Centro; and killed three dogs. Passer-by feeling threatened ran down the block, but unfortunately, three dogs owned by Christian “N”, who were in the yard of his home, could not escape the attack. All three died because of the number of bites they received.
Why the bees were stirred is unknown; Firefighters rushed to the scene, proceeded to cut a tree in a vacant lot and dumped more than four thousand liters of soapy water on a Honeycomb. After controlling the situation, the nest was removed from the site.
Authorities ask that you report insect nests before they get to be giant size.
“Dialogues Interrupted” by artist José Senties Nieto
“Dialogues Interrupted” by artist José Senties Nieto, is the name of the painting exhibition which opened this past week at the Museum of the island of Cozumel. The title refers to a marked disruption of the artistic process because of the death of his brother and after that pause, its resurgence as an artist.
Joseph Senties, based in Mexico City, has exhibited his work in the United States and Europe individually and collectively. The artist decided to present his work in Cozumel, as it is the site where his brother resided until his death in a plane crash in the United States, nearly a year ago.
Isela Cupul Carrillo, director of Mueso Cozumel, said the artist dominates the academic drawing, oil, pastel, pigments, acrylic, photography, as well as the realistic and abstract painting.
City of Cozumel Discounts
On November 1, the City announced this year’s discount program: (Note if you have an INAPAN arid (senior discount), you qualify for a 50% discount on taxes! *To apply see instructions in The Cozumel Sun section on Important Documents: https://www.thecozumelsun.com/living-in-cozumel-guide/important-documents/
Property Taxes
25% Discount if you pay November 18 – December 1.
20% Discount if you pay December 2nd –December 15th
15% Discount if you pay December 16th – December 31st
10% Discount if you pay January 1st – February 28th
Trash Collection Commercial and Home
10% discount if you pay November 18th – February 28th
Municipal Discounts during Buen Fin Sale
The City will be participating in the Buen Fin Sale to “increase revenue and assist the local economy” buy providing the following discounts during office hours on the 14th, 15th, and 26th:
50% Discount on PAST DUE Predial Taxes, Past due Trash Collection, and Past due services performed by the City. 50% Discount on motorcycle, automobile, and chauffer licenses. 100% Discount on title transfers and “cedula Catastral.”
This Wednesday November 12th, the Women’s Breakfast will meet at El Girasole at 9 a.m.
El Girasole is a lovely large restaurant on Calle 3 between Ave 5 and Ave 10. At present they have no sign out front as they have recently redone their entryway. It is now a beautiful stone foyer with a stone facade in the front and some nice woodwork. It is located right beside the Santander bank on the corner of 3 & 10. There is a parking lot for those who drive about halfway down the block towards 5th Ave. The restaurant will stamp your parking stub.
Come join us. This is a great place to network and exchange information! All Women are welcome to join us, even if you are just visiting our beautiful Island!
COZUMEL EVENTS CALENDAR 2014
Exhibit November 6th – January 6th
BUEN FIN SALE ! COZUMEL´S BLACK FRIDAY SALE NOVEMBER 14TH – 16TH
COZUMEL PROPERTY TAX & TRASH EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT STARTS NOVEMBER 18TH!
GRAN FONDO NY COZUMEL NOVEMBER 23RD
Nov/23/2014 – Nov/23/2014
Join us on Nov 23, 2014 for a ride that you will never forget through the breath taking island of Cozumel. The Gran Fondo will take you all the way around the island, as you enjoy the spectacular views of this Mayan paradise. You will ride through 20 miles of coastline roads, which stretch along the tempting turquoise ocean, as you push yourself through the island’s challenging winds. GET READY– this will be a truly challenging and competitive race with some amazing athletes ready to conquer the island as the Mayans did 3000 years ago. Come see why Cozumel has become a top destination for many of the world’s most ambitious athletes.