Cozumel News September 24: SMART Travelers Enrollment Updated, U.S. Voting Deadline, Cruise Ship & Flight Arrivals, TCS Medical Equiptment Loaners Program, The Community Store, New Drive Up Printing Service!
Smart Travelers Enrollment Program Update
Event: On September 16, 2024, the Department of State launched a new version of the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP).Re-enroll in the new system at step.state.gov to continue receiving alerts.
The new STEP platform allows you to use a login.gov account to customize your subscriptions and receive country-specific email alerts during the timeframe of your choice. You can enroll multiple trips or locations at once and can modify your subscriptions or unenroll at any time.
Enrolling in STEP makes it easier for the nearest U.S embassy or consulate to contact you during an emergency and send you safety and security alerts. We strongly encourage all U.S. citizens traveling or living abroad to enroll or re-enroll today to take advantage of new functionality.
Actions to Take:
· Visit step.state.gov to enroll in the updated STEP to set your preferences and continue receiving alerts and messages from the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.
· Encourage friends and family traveling or living internationally to enroll in STEP. Travelers may choose to sign up for alerts for individual trips or to receive alerts long-term for specific countries where they or their loved ones are visiting or residing.
· Follow the State Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs on social media (@travelgov) as well as the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. Assistance:
Contact Form
U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Mexico
From Mexico: (55) 8526 2561
From the United States: +1-844-528-6611
Department of State – Consular Affairs: +1-888-407-4747 or +1-202-501-4444
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U.S. Voting Deadline
Voter registration deadlines vary by state. Some states require voters to be registered 30 days before an election. Check the Federal Voting Assistance Program website (www.FVAP.gov) to find more information on the deadline in your state. Whether you are a first-time voter or have voted absentee in previous elections, you should complete a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) each year to ensure you are able to participate in elections as an overseas absentee voter.
If you have already completed a FPCA in 2024, you should soon receive your blank ballot, or instructions for how to access your ballot. Please check your state’s voter registration verification website, or contact your local election office, to check the status of your absentee ballot request. Using the FPCA ensures that your state will send your ballot to you at least 45 days before the election.
Once you have completed your ballot, you can return it to your local election officials free of charge by dropping it off at the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate or mail it directly at your own expense. Transit time to the United States can take up to 20 days. We recommend returning your ballot as soon as possible – and no later than October 4.
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Aurita’s Cozumel Corner
The Cozumel Sun Medical Equiptment Loaner Program is Back!
Great news, an Angel has found us and has once again restored our Medical Equiptement loaner Program! We have received brand new equipment to replace those that we donated last year. As of today, we have three pairs of crutches, a wheelchair, a walker, and a nebulizer available.
Use of our medical equiptment is free of charge to anyone in need and as a rental to anyone that can afford it. Proceeds from the rentals and donations go towards our community assistance program. Spread the word that we are back in business. Thank you from the bottom our our hearts!
The Store Also Rises!
Patrons of The Cozumel Sun that live in Cozumel, PLEASE visit our on-line store! Click here The Cozumel Sun Community Store, like the page and browse! In the past week we have spent hours unpacking the contents of our store and listing them on this page. Many of these items will not be replaced when they are sold as we do not have the space for such a wide array of inventory. ITEMS ARE PRICED TO SELL!!!
Consider purchasing these items! The contents are papeleria items, office, school, and art supplies. However, we have an assortment of other items that we would have normally sold at the garage sale to cover our expenses. WE ARE NOT DONE! Over the next week we will be adding more supplies and items for sale, including our Avon products.
PLEASE keep us in mind for not just your needs, think of Christmas and other gift ideas. Contact us to purchase any item, we will run it out to your car when you arrive!
Drive Up Printing Service!
Introducing Our New Printing Service! NEW! No need to get out of your car! Drive up and we will bring your documents to you! Contact us for your copies and printing needs via WhatsApp, Messenger, or email!
It is fast and easy! Send us the documents that you need printed. Let us know if it is in Black & White or color and the number of copies that you wish. We will confirm your order and let you know the cost. Contact us when you are outside, and we will bring your documents to you at no extra charge!
Printing: Our prices are as follows $2.00 per copy black and white, $5.00 per copy color. Exclusive discounts for larger orders!
Laminate: Laminate your credentials with two sizes available ($15 & $25). We can laminate anything up to letter size!
Scan into an USB:Need your documents or photographs scanned onto a USB? We can do that for you! Drop off your USB or purchase our 16gb for $100 pesos. We charge $5 pesos per scan.
Investigations/CURP, RFC, & More: Our services include finding and printing already existing CURP and RFC documents. (We can only locate birth certificates for Quintana Roo!) You will receive an original in color and a B&W copy for $15 pesos. This price also applies for investigations for student homework.
Book Binding: Yes, we can make a book for you! Whether a manual, your documents, a cookbook, anything that you wish. The cost is the copies plus $50 pesos per book for the materials.
Email: mapapeleria@outlook.com WhatsApp: Julián (987 141 5161) / Aura 987 118 4453 We are conveniently located three blocks from Mega, Chedraui and the Palace! #213 Calle 13 Entre 10 y 10 Bis.
Medication Drop Off
We collect medicine for the free clinic. In addition, we accept garage sale items for the poor and for the free clinic that holds garage sales to support their programs. Our address is #213 Calle 13 between 10 & 10 Bis. Our home is down the street from Centro de Salud Urgent Care! This is Walking distance from both Chedraui and Mega! We are usually at home to receive donations, but text or call 987 118 4453. The business number is still the same 987 869 3119 as is the US number 760 718 2588. We will come out to your car!
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Cruise Ship Arrivals This Week
Flight Arrivals This Week
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At Buccanos Beach Club, we are committed to protecting our beautiful environment. One simple way you can help is by cutting down on single-use plastic bottles. Instead you can pick up our stylish stainless steel thermos, available now at our boutique for just 200 pesos. The benefits are you get a reusable thermos and endless free refills of water at our bar. It’s a sustainable choice that helps keep our beaches clean and our oceans safe. Join Us in Making a Difference. Make the switch today and enjoy a greener day at Buccanos!
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