MANTASTIC Kids Need You!

Dear Readers:

Please read this message below (posted with Mary’s permission) and consider helping this wonderful program.  I am making a donation on behalf of my family and hope that you decide to join in this effort as well.

To contact the Vieques Conservation & Historical Trust call 787-741-8850.

Truly yours,

Santiago F. Lampón

 

Dear friends,

I need your help promoting the VCHT’s summer day camp program for kids – Camp Mantastic. This is an offshoot of the highly successful and popular MANTA program that Mark Martin and company have been doing for several summers promoting natural resource education and conservation in Vieques. Everyone who knows Mark understands how beneficial this activity is and what far-reaching effects it may have.

I can attest to what a great program this is from personal experience as a volunteer and because Kirk’s grandson attended Camp last year and is a better person for it! I can’t say enough about what a fantastic opportunity this is for young viequenses as well as other kids.

So, if you don’t know any kids that may be interested in attending, there are local children we can sponsor. Kirk & I did this last year and it was veryrewarding.

What I need from you today is a commitment of $250 for your own child or grandchild or one whose name you don’t know but whom you’d like to give a chance to be involved in learning about and learning to love our Isla Nena.

Generally, I promote actions over cash when trying to get people involved in a worthy cause, however, especially for those of you who spend your summers away from Vieques, this is an excellent opportunity for you to do something that really makes a difference - to the island, to its people, to the way we encourage our youth to live their lives.

Please consider donating whatever you can to this project and if it’s less than the full camp tuition I’ll match it with other donations to send a worthy kid to camp. They’re all worthy, right?

Don’t let me down. I’m counting on you – Mary

Important Notice – Patente Municipal

Vieques Chamber of Commerce

English below
La Administración Municipal y la Cámara de Comercio de Vieques, les invita a una importante reunión en el Centro de Usos Múltiples el 23 de marzo 2011 a las 7:00 p.m. para ofrecerles una orientación sobre la Ley 172 del 15 de noviembre de 2010.
La Ley #172 le da autoridad al gobierno a proveer un período de gracia a aquellos que no han pagado sus impuestos o patentes o estan tarde pagandolas. El Municipio está usando esta ley, la cual es dirigida a los individuos, y la está aplicando al comercio de Vieques que no está pagando patente. Los comercios tienen hasta el 15 de abril 2011 para someter su papelería de actividad comercial de 2003-2009 y tienen hasta junio 30 2011 para pagarlas. De acuerdo a esta ley, cualquiera que sea elegible para participar en este proceso y opta por no hacerlo o falla en cumplir con sus impuestos o patente será sujeto a penalidades, intereses y recargos que con la nueva ley serán 200% de la cantidad adeudada. Normalmente la patente tiene una penalidad de 10% cuando la demora de 60 días o más.

 

ENGLISH

The Vieques Municipality and the Chamber of Commerce invite all businesses to attend an important meeting at the Centro de Usos Múltiples on March 23, 2011 ats 7:00 p.m. to receive an orientation about Law 172 from Nov 15, 2010.

Law 172 gives authority to government to provide a grace period to those who have not paid income taxes and/or patente or are late paying them. The Municipality is using this law, which is directed to the individuals, and applying it to commerce in Vieques that are not paying patente. Businesses have unti April 15 to submit their paperwork for business activity from 2003-2009 and have until June 30th to pay them. According to othis law anybody eligible to participate in this process but chooses not to o fails to comply with his/her tax/patente responsibility will be subjected to penalties, interests and fees which this new law says will be 200% of the amount required to be paid. Normally the patente late fee for payments over 60 days late is 10%.

 

Important Seminar for Hotel/Guest House Owners in Vieques and Culebra

Various agencies related to the environment and economic development in Puerto Rico, will be delivering a training specifically tailored for hotel and guest house owners in Puerto Rico.

In Vieques, it will be held at the Centro de Usos Múltiples on March 28, 2011 starting at 5:00 pm.  In Culebra it will be held at “Escuela Ecológica” on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 starting at 6:00 pm.  A third training will be held in the City of Carolina, at the “Universidad del Este” on Thirsday, March 31, 2011.

I will be attending the Vieques training and will try to attend the one at Culebra as well.  I encourage all individuals associated with hotels and guest houses to attend the training in his/her area.

For more information on the training, contact Carolina Morales at the Puerto Rico Tourism Company at 787-781-2400 xt 229 or e-mail her at CMorales@PRTourism.com with your questions.

Very truly yours,

Santiago F. Lampón

Vieques Ferry (Reportedly) Limited to 149 Passengers Per Trip

On Saturday, February 5, 2011, the Senate of Puerto Rico held public hearings in Vieques on the issues related to the transportation services to and from Vieques.  Many subjects were discussed, including the “short-rout” and “the bridge.”  The Senate is looking into the continuous complaints about this service and the possible solutions.

Of particular importance, was the information whch transpired during the hearings about the agency failing an emergency drill supervised by the US Coast Guard.  Apparently, until the agency passes a new emergency drill, the service will be limited to 149 passengers per trip.

There is an article (in Spanish) on this subject pusblished a www.ViequesBlog.com which you may copy into Google Translator.

The Vieques and Culebra Ferry – The Senate Hearings – The News

In an article by Joel Ortiz Rivera of El Nuevo Día, Mr. Ortiz reports that there is a consensus on the proposed new fees for the ferry for non-residents of Vieques.  This article is the result of hearing held by the Senate of Puerto Rico at Vieques on Saturday, February 5th.  I recommend you read it.  You may copy it into Google Translator.

Pursuant to Mr. Ortiz and the press release he is reporting on, the essence appears to be that:  improvements to the service first, higher fees later.

Mr. Ortiz further reports that Senator Lornna Soto stated:

First we have to attend to the financial restructuring, evaluate the schedule for the employees and the routes and evaluate separating the ATM before increasing the fees.

It is not clear from Mrs. Soto’s statement what she means by “separating the ATM” yet the statement reflects that a thorough look at how the ATM operates and delivers is mandated.

Other reactions have been circulated in the community and, while the Senate’s attention to this issue is appreciated, the consensus is that immediate action is needed.

A Tip for Success – from TipsForSuccess.org

Dear Reader of Vieques Law:

My main purpose as an individual and as a lawyer, is to help my friends and our clients to be succesful and, most importantly, be happy.  This article is about both of these purposes.

I am subscribed to a free service called TipsForSuccess.org and have been for many years.  Their free articles and tools have played an important role in my success and in the happinness I enjoy with my clients, family and friends.

This is their latest article which I highly recomend and, accordingly, decided to share with you (with their permission).   I hope you enjoy it as well and find it as useful as I have.

If like me you find this information useful and wish to share it, pelase follow the instructions at the end of the article.

Very truly yours,

Santiago F. Lampón

How to Break Bad Habits  To succeed, you must have the power to break your bad habits. For example, bad spending habits block your financial success. Laziness ruins your income. Acting like a victim makes people avoid you. Bad health is caused by smoking, drinking, drugs, bad diet or a lack of exercise. When you break these bad habits, you feel better and live longer. Bad marriages are also caused by bad habits, like dishonesty, disrespect or cheating. When you break these habits, you and your spouse enjoy a happier marriage. From smoking to lying, being disorganized to gambling, you can stop any behavior that is bad for you and your success. Taking Control You have the power to control yourself. You move your arms and legs. You decide what you say. You determine where your body goes. In other words, habits are not forced on you by others. Breaking habits means you take control. “A habit is simply something one cannot stop.” “When one loses the ability to stop something, that thing to some degree has become his master.” — L. Ron Hubbard from The Problems of Work For example, you decide to stop being late for work. For several days, you get out of bed on time, quickly get ready for work and arrive on time. You feel in control. But then one morning, you have a powerful urge to stay in bed. You cannot stop the feeling and end up being late for work. You do this almost every morning for a week. You then decide to take better control and use more intention than before. You successfully stop being late. A few months later, you notice you have no urge to stay in bed and enjoy the benefits of arriving early for work, every day. Control a Habit to Break a Habit “Control consists entirely of starting, changing and stopping. There are no other factors in positive control. If one can start something, change its position in space or existence in time and stop it, all at will, he can be said to control it, whatever it may be.” — L. Ron Hubbard So how can you increase your self-control? Improve your ability to start, change or stop yourself. What can you start about the bad habit? For example, you decide to start eating sugar at noon one day, 2:00 PM the next day and 9:00 AM the third day. You decide when to start eating sugar for the day. Next, change some things about the bad habit. You eat more honey and fruit. You eat candy for breakfast or donuts before dinner. You successfully change the habit. Finally, you find ways to stop the habit. For example, stop eating donuts forever. Stop eating cookies at night for one night. Eat only half of a candy bar and then throw it away. You successfully stop the habit in various ways. As you continue to start, change and stop the habit, it gets easier and easier. You notice you have more control of the habit until you realize you have mastered the habit. You then break the habit forever. Start! P.S. We have assembled an interactive website you can use to break your habits using start, change and stop. It is free and does not require registration. Go to www.tipsforsuccesscoaching.org to take more control.   Provided by TipsForSuccess.org as a public service to introduce the technology of L. Ron Hubbard to you.  Copyright © 2011 TipsForSuccess.org. All rights reserved. Grateful acknowledgment is made to L. Ron Hubbard Library for permission to reproduce selections from the copyrighted works of L. Ron Hubbard. Subscribe, buy books or learn more about TipsForSuccess.org at www.tipsforsuccess.org. For permission to copy, print or post this article, go to www.tipsforsuccess.org/reprint_info.htm.

International Symposium on Marine Turtles

I like these articles posted in ViequesBlog.com.

Please follow the links below for the English versions posted in the blog.

Yours,

Santiago F. Lampón

Vieques en el Simposio Internacional de Tortugas Marinas

2011 ENERO 21

Posted by WBermudez

 

Vieques contará con representación en el 31er Simposio Internacional sobre la Biología y la Conservación de Tortugas Marinas de la Sociedad Internacional de Tortugas Marinas (ISTS por sus siglas en inglés) a celebrarse en San Diego California del 12-15 de abril 2011. Mike Barandiaran (USFWS-VNWR) y Mitsuka Bermúdez (TICATOVE) participarán representando a Vieques … m?s

English version follows…

Link to www.viequesblog.com

2011 ENERO 22

 

Cómo aumentar las probabilidades de entrar a la universidad de su preferencia?

 

Autor: L. Sánchez

El proceso de aplicar admisión a una universidad es uno de los procesos más importantes en la vida de aquellos con intenciones de proseguir estudios post-secundarios de bachillerato y graduados.  En realidad este proceso se expande a cubrir antes, durante y después de someter una aplicación de admisión.  El entorno cronológico de este artículo cubre un periodo de alrededor de 6 meses antes y 6 meses después de haber sometido sus solicitudes de admisión.  Más…

Link to www.viequesblog.com

Upoming Events Posted by ViequesBlog.com

Here are some news of upcoming events posted by www.VIEQUESBLOG.com which I suggest you subscribe to.

Santiago F. Lampón

Bienvenidos al Vieques Blog/Welcome to Vieques Blog

Para recibir notificacion de cuando se reciben nuevos posts en este blog, dele click a “Email updates” desdewww.viequesblog.com.

Islanders en Cayo Blanco el viernes 21 de enero 5 pm

2011 JANUARY 18

Posted by WBermudez

English follows

Recibido de Vincent Tozzi:

La banda de acero infantil, Islanders, se presentar?n este viernes 21 de enero a las 5 pm en el Cayo Blanco al frente del puerto de lanchas. Habra una cena con chili gratis. Despues de la presentacion de los Islanders comenzar? un torneo de billar con un premio de $50 y un trofeo al ganador.

Friday, January 21, 2011  Cayo Blanco  5 PM The Islanders and FREE Chili prepared by Lee Vyborny, last years VHS Chili Contest winner, Diva Cookie Romeros husband and a few other people.  Salad by Mara the Sprout Lady and Beverly from Orquideas. Potato Salad and Arepas by Carmen Noeila from Incubadora and Desserts by Vin.  The pinchos went fast.  The chili will go fast.  Get there early.

Afterwards, at 6:00 PM, there will be a Pool Tournament with Vieques’ best pool players competing for a $50.00 1st prize and a Trophy.

This annual event is a crowd pleaser.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Posted by WBermudez

Received from Bryan Jahnke, Treasurer, Vieques Chamber of  Commerce

?The local Chamber of Commerce is working on an economic outlook and business climate study for the island of Vieques.  A survey will be distributed to businesses in the next few weeks.

All business owners, members and non-members, will receive this survey. Please fill it out and return to the Chamber.

La Camara de Comercio local esta trabajando en un estudio del futuro economico y clima de negocios de Vieques. Un questionario sera distribuido a los negocios en las proximas pocas semanas.

Todos los duenos de negocios, miembros o no, recibiran este questionario. Por favor llenelo y devuelvalo a la Camara de Comercio de Vieques.

FULL MOON DRUM CIRCLE/CIRCULO DE TAMBORES

Posted by WBermudez

Email received:

FULL MOON DRUM CIRCLE

Weds Jan 19th

6pm Sun Bay

Bring a drum or percussion instrument/ a chair/and a stick of wood!

No experience necessary

All welcome!?including dancers!!

A community organic music event

You tube video: Drum Circle

Recibido por correo electronico:

CIRCULO DE TAMBORES DE LUNA LLENA

Miercoles enero 19

6 pm Sun Bay

Trae un tambor o instrumento de percusion/una silla/ y un palito!

No se necesita experiencia

Todos son bienvenidos incluyendo los bailarines!!

Un evento musical organico comunitario

Bienvenidos al Vieques Blog/Welcome to Vieques Blog

Para recibir notificacion de cuando se reciben nuevos posts en este blog, dele click a “Email updates” desdewww.viequesblog.com.

Islanders en Cayo Blanco el viernes 21 de enero 5 pm

2011 JANUARY 18

Posted by WBermudez

English follows

Recibido de Vincent Tozzi:

La banda de acero infantil, Islanders, se presentar?n este viernes 21 de enero a las 5 pm en el Cayo Blanco al frente del puerto de lanchas. Habra una cena con chili gratis. Despues de la presentacion de los Islanders comenzar? un torneo de billar con un premio de $50 y un trofeo al ganador.

Friday, January 21, 2011  Cayo Blanco  5 PM The Islanders and FREE Chili prepared by Lee Vyborny, last years VHS Chili Contest winner, Diva Cookie Romeros husband and a few other people.  Salad by Mara the Sprout Lady and Beverly from Orquideas. Potato Salad and Arepas by Carmen Noeila from Incubadora and Desserts by Vin.  The pinchos went fast.  The chili will go fast.  Get there early.

Afterwards, at 6:00 PM, there will be a Pool Tournament with Vieques’ best pool players competing for a $50.00 1st prize and a Trophy.

This annual event is a crowd pleaser.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Posted by WBermudez

Received from Bryan Jahnke, Treasurer, Vieques Chamber of  Commerce

?The local Chamber of Commerce is working on an economic outlook and business climate study for the island of Vieques.  A survey will be distributed to businesses in the next few weeks.

All business owners, members and non-members, will receive this survey. Please fill it out and return to the Chamber.

La Camara de Comercio local esta trabajando en un estudio del futuro economico y clima de negocios de Vieques. Un questionario sera distribuido a los negocios en las proximas pocas semanas.

Todos los duenos de negocios, miembros o no, recibiran este questionario. Por favor llenelo y devuelvalo a la Camara de Comercio de Vieques.

FULL MOON DRUM CIRCLE/CIRCULO DE TAMBORES

Posted by WBermudez

Email received:

FULL MOON DRUM CIRCLE

Weds Jan 19th

6pm Sun Bay

Bring a drum or percussion instrument/ a chair/and a stick of wood!

No experience necessary

All welcome!?including dancers!!

A community organic music event

You tube video: Drum Circle

Recibido por correo electronico:

CIRCULO DE TAMBORES DE LUNA LLENA

Miercoles enero 19

6 pm Sun Bay

Trae un tambor o instrumento de percusion/una silla/ y un palito!

No se necesita experiencia

Todos son bienvenidos incluyendo los bailarines!!

Un evento musical organico comunitario

 

Friday, January 21, 2011 – Cayo Blanco – 5 PM – “The Islanders” and FREE Chili

“The Islanders” under the direction of Will Colon will once again entertain you with their top notch steel drum playing.

Friday, January 21, 2011 – Cayo Blanco – 5 PM – “The Islanders” and FREE Chili prepared by Lee Vyborny, last year’s VHS Chili Contest winner, Diva Cookie Romero’s husband and a few other people.  Salad by Mara the Sprout Lady and Beverly from Orquideas. Potato Salad and Arepas by Carmen Noeila from Incubadora and Desserts by Vin.  The pinchos went fast.  The chili will go fast.  Get there early.

Afterwards, at 6:00 PM, there will be a Pool Tournament with Vieques’ best pool players competing for a $50.00 1st prize and a Trophy.

This annual event is a crowd pleaser.

Spread the word.

Paz,

Vin

2010 in review for Vieques Law

The stats helper monkeys at WordPress.com mulled over how this blog did in 2010, and here’s a high level summary of its overall blog health:

The Blog-Health-o-Meter™ reads This blog is on fire!.

Crunchy numbers

A helper monkey made this abstract painting, inspired by your stats.

A Boeing 747-400 passenger jet can hold 416 passengers. This blog was viewed about 5,100 times in 2010. That’s about 12 full 747s.

 

In 2010, there were 24 new posts, growing the total archive of this blog to 56 posts.

The busiest day of the year was December 7th with 212 views. The most popular post that day was Bravos de Boston Titles in Vieques, Puerto Rico – Restriction to Sales and Penalties.

Where did they come from?

The top referring sites in 2010 were viequeslaw.com, en.wordpress.com, mail.live.com, mail.yahoo.com, and search.conduit.com.

Some visitors came searching, mostly for puerto rico property registry, noticias de vieques, vieques news, property registry puerto rico, and pr property registry.

Attractions in 2010

These are the posts and pages that got the most views in 2010.

1

Bravos de Boston Titles in Vieques, Puerto Rico – Restriction to Sales and Penalties December 2010

2

Puerto Rico Legal Solutions, PSC July 2007
17 comments

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Vieques News/Noticias July 2007
5 comments

4

The Puerto Rico Property Registry – How does it work? July 2007
8 comments

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Puerto Rico Property Registry July 2007
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