The meeting of the Mahahual Businesses had several noteworthy announcements.  It also brought to light the problem of traffic in the town.  This was the major point of discussion at the meeting.  As more and more businesses spring up on the South end of Mahahual it becomes ever more difficult to get through town to access those businesses.  Add the traffic from the cruise ships and traffic jams occur on a regular basis.  A committee was formed to study this problem and come up with some solutions. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• A new Museum is planned for Mahahual - Museo Maya.  The plan for this museum will be coming on the end of February and will be located close to the Soccer field, but I didn't catch the exact location.  
• The Turtle museum is also being restored.  This is the round building that is located on property that SEMARNAT gave/loaned to the town several years ago.  With very little funds, it was almost restored but Hurricane Dean ripped off the roof.  This property is just North of Super Carolinas
• Meeting for foreigners in Chetumal  Feb. 21at the Convention center.  Sponsored by the Municipality.

TOURNAMENTS AND FESTIVAL DATES

• Carnival - this year, carnival in Mahahual is scheduled to occur on 26, 27 and 28 of February
• Governor's cup - April 30th, May 1st and 2nd.  This is the annual fishing tournament that brings in hundreds of fisherman to fish for Marlin, Mahi Mahi and other trophy fish. This year a children's fishing tournament will be added to the event.
• Copa de Plata - This fishing tournament is scheduled for June 10, 11, and 12 of June
• Toyota/Coca Cola Tournament - date yet to be announced.  
• Jats'a-Ja' (pronounced HAHT-sa-HAH) is scheduled for August 13, 14, and 15 or the week before the anniversary of Hurricane Dean.