Cozumel News February 20: COVID 19 Update February 21 – 27, Cozumel Turtles, National Guard Continue at Cozumel International, Discount Program Ponte Xuk, The Cozumel Sun Book Exchange Store, Cozumel Community Programs, and more!
COVID 19 Update February 21 – 27
COVID 19 Update February 21 – 27 SUR
Great news, the entire state of Quintana Roo is back to GREEN! Governor Carlos Joaquin Stated this week that, “Quintana Roo will change to a green traffic light from February 21 to 27. Infections are declining. The vaccination program is intensive and we are making substantial progress. However, please keep using face masks and get vaccinated when it is your turn to boost. Do not forget to follow the health habits!”
COVID 19 Update February 21 – 27 Sur
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Cozumel Turtles
In the 2021 season there was a total record of 5,302 turtle nests of the white (Chelonia mydas) and loggerhead (Caretta caretta) species in Cozumel. Thank you very much Ecología Cozumel , brigadistas and volunteers for your commitment to the environment.
National Guard Continue at Cozumel International
Cozumel International
Riviera Maya News reported that National Guard will continue at Cozumel International for time being According to Rigoberto Lira Carrillo, who took office as the new Commander of the airport, the National Guard will continue to provide airport security until the federal government instructs otherwise.
At least seven airports across the country, two of which include Cancun and Cozumel, will see a security detail switch from the National Guard to the Navy. The change has taken place at the Cancun International Airport. However, there is no date set for when that change will be made at the Cozumel International Airport.
Both airports are part of the federal government’s immigration and customs restructuring to curb corruption and help improve traveler services for those visiting the country.
Word of Warning: A sure way to have your bags inspected is to have food on you. I saved the remainder of my snack package provided by the airline on a recent trip. The military dog made a vee line for my backpack and sat down next to me. Both soldier and dog were nice and courteous, however, it was an immediate red flag to have all my luggage searched.
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Discount “Programa Ponte Xux”
The City of Cozumel is offering a 50% discount on driver’s licenses! The “Programa Ponte Xux” started on January 25 and will run until March 31, 2022. The 50% discount applies to Licenses for Chauffer, Automobile, State Public Service Drivers, and Motorcycles.
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The Cozumel Sun Book Exchange
Cozumel News February 20
The Cozumel Sun Book Exchange & Store
When you stop in for a book, please take the time to browse our little community store. There is a huge array of merchandise. Everything from office, school and art supplies to Knick knacks and other gift items. There is a rice cooker. frying pans, and even a set of pots for your herb garden! If you own your own business, we can provide Facturas for your purchases!
Help Needed! The Store Needs a New Copier / Printer
We are functioning with a couple of Epson Printers more suited for home and office needs than a printing business. Our backup printer is not worth repairing. The functioning printer is at least three years old. Julian just filled a printing order for 28 forty-eight-page books for a local school. As advertised, we print and bind books. Using our current outdated printer, the job was doable, but time consuming. The one steady income we can rely on is printing and copying. Without a functioning back up printer, we are worried. Please consider donating to the book exchange store so we can purchase a professional printer.
The Cozumel Sun Book Exchange is located at 35 Avenida Sur Entre Calles 17 y 15 Bis Colonia Independencia, Cozumel. It is a bright blue home on the right side of the street, you can’t’ miss it. Store hours are Monday through Fridays eight a.m. to six p.m., Saturdays nine a.m. to five p.m. and Sundays ten a.m. to four p.m. Since we are open seven days per week have no paid staff, feel free to give us a call to confirm these hours. The store number is 987 869 3119, my cell phone is 987 118 4453. If you are calling from a U.S. telephone my number is 760-718-2588.
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There are 150 books that are waiting to be sorted and placed on the shelves. Since grandson Julian in holding down the book exchange and store singlehandedly all month, unpacking the new books will have to wait until I return. This is the second large donation of books that we have received in the last month. We are reaching our limit of shelving and space.
The Cozumel Sun Community Programs
Your donations continue to assist us in our ongoing support of Cozumel families. In addition to the families under our care, we continue to provide meals to walk ins, and assist with groceries, school uniforms, and supplies. Our medical equipment loan program is still up and running, and we continue to collect medicine to forward to the free clinic.
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I visited your store a few times in December and hope you are well.
I plan to come to Cozumel in the fall or December and hope to visit you again then. I was wondering if you know of people who would have an apartment or small house to rent, a pool would be an added plus.
Hello! I am currently in California! I will be back to the island next week. I would post a looking for an apartment or small house with pool on our Facebook Group a couple of months prior to your arrival. I personally do not know anyone but can certainly try to help you find someone if you wish. email me at atreasuryoftrade@msn.com with your specific needs and price range and I will help you look! Looking forward to seeing you later in the year!