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| GOAN VOICE DAILY NEWSLETTER THURSDAY 17 MAY, 2012 |
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| Canada: Milton Rebello cooking up a meal fit for a prince |
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12 May: The Star Phoenix (Saskatchewan, Canada). Hotel Saskatchewan's executive
chef Milton Rebello will serve Prince Charles and Camilla a healthy, organic dinner
… When the royal couple sits down to dinner on May 22, tucking into a local
beet and gruyere twice-baked souffle, executive chef Milton Rebello will be holding
his breath… Originally from India, Rebello worked in kitchens around the
world [Tanzania, Bahrain & Saudi Arabia] and gathered plenty of experience
cooking for VIPs … 744 words. Click
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Video: Day in the life of Chef Milton Rebello Click
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| Photo Gallery: Swindon Hospital Workers Protest |
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16 May: Demotix. By Pete Dewhirst. The strikers had individual
meetings with solicitors supported by the GMB Union. 24 photos. Click
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17 May: Demotix. By Pete Dewhirst. Swindon GWH Carillion Hospital Workers and
GMB Public Meeting underway. 16 photos. Click
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| Death: Vijay Lobo |
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15 May: Vancouver, Canada. VIJAY FRANCIS LOBO (Born on December 31, 1953
in Bangalore, India). A very special person lost his fight with Cancer in Vancouver,
Canada. He touched many people's hearts with his warm personality and culinary
delights. He leaves behind his wife of 30 years Shona, sons Rhys and Flynn, parents
Vitalio and Terezinha, brothers Aroon (Mariola) and Peter (Judyline), sisters
Rita (late Rudy), Nirmala (Tony) and Maria (Brian), sisters-in-law Heather (Gordon),
Edwina (Darryl) and Avril (Kenneth), brother-in-law Doug (Alison) and many nieces
and nephews. Vijay was the son-in-law of the late Andrew and Martha Nazareth.
A celebration of Vijay's life will take place in Delta on May 18th followed by
a mass and private cremation on May 19th. Condolences to shonalobo@hotmail.com
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| Nitesh Estates launches villas in Goa |
17 May: mydigitalfc.com. Nitesh Estates, one of the integrated real estate developers in the country, has launched a high-end villa project Nitesh Fisher Island in Goa. The project is spread over 9.3 acres and comprises 36 high-end villas. The project is expected to be completed in the next two to three years and will cost around Rs 300 crore. Each villa is priced between Rs 8 crore and Rs 10 crore (£928,000 to £1,160,000 approx.)… 280 words. Full Text.
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| Panaji: Anandashram Restaurant: An Abode Of Goan Food |
17 May: Herald. The term Anandashram in Sanskrit means abode of bliss, but in a tiny by- lane of Panjim on the 31st January Road is an abode which is a symbol of Goa’s traditional food – fish, curry and rice. Welcome to Anandashram Restaurant, a place where hungry souls satiate their craving for authentic Goan food… Foodies, especially fish lovers, will never leave disappointed … The fish- curry- rice ‘ thali’ ( plate) here is in great demand throughout and is priced at Rs 50 ( for normal) and Rs 80 ( special)… Text + photos. Full Text.
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| Panjim Inn - In the by-lanes of Fontainhas |
17 May: Herald. When one ambles through lanes and by-lanes of Fontainhas is an
old heritage home better known as Panjim Inn (http://www.panjiminn.com/)
run by the Sukhija family who are fighting to save the city's priceless heritage
zones… Panjim Inn, besides being a first- rate hotel with antique furniture
beautifying the premises, also has three restaurants which deserve a few good
words of praise… According to Jack (grandson of the doyen of Goan politics,
the indomitable Jack de Sequeira), who is managing the inn, guests opt for the
simple rice and prawns curry for it epitomises Goanness… Gitanjali, which
is run by Jack's wife Miriam, is fast becoming a destination for artists of all
hues… 533 words. Full Text.
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| Jade Jagger: Jewellery with a glimmer of a rock star |
17 May: Bangkok Post. Jade Jagger is holding her first fine-jewellery trunk show in India, the country she has called her spiritual and creative home from a very young age… The jewellery collection, called Jade Jagger, tiptoes between earthy and modern … Jagger is to be married to Adrian Fillary … He proposed in February in Goa, where Jagger has had a home since 2007 and where she now spends four to five months of the year. Her languorous life there includes living in a bungalow on Ashwem Beach, near the buzzing French restaurant La Plage, where she often dines when she’s not entertaining her wide circle of friends. Two years ago, she opened a Jade Jagger store next to her bungalow … Text + photos. Full Text.
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| Video: Swindon Dispute on BBC Sunday Politics West |
25 Mar: BBC. The latest seven-day strike by cleaners, who are in dispute with employers Carillion, ends on Friday… GMB submitted a formal complaint by 109 members of staff over allegations of managerial bullying in December… Workers taking action are predominantly cleaners, but also include porters and catering staff… 7m. 56s. Full Text.
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| Swindon strikers urged: “Don’t give up battle for justice” |
17 May: Union News(UK). By Tim Lezard. Blacklist hero Dave Smith last night gave his support to Carillion strikers in Swindon, telling them: “Don’t give up. Our battle for justice is exactly the same as yours.” ,,, Earlier Carillion announced a further two-month delay in the publication of a second investigation into corruption by managers… 464 words. Full Text.
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| Swindon: Carillion investigated over strike allegations |
17 May: Health Services Journal. Carillion is being investigated over allegations some supervisors were seeking bribes in return for granting overtime or extended leave… A large proportion of the workforce is from Goa and so often seek extended periods of leave to go back and visit family… the alleged bribes included gold jewellery, cigarettes, cash and, in one case, a duvet from Argos. 254 words.
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| Swindon: Star Wars theme tune sparks fury at Hospital |
17 May: Swindon Advertiser. Great Western Hospital has hit out at the GMB after they blared loud music on to the hospital site during their latest strike action yesterday… GMB said in excess of £150,000 has so far been ploughed in to the workers plight, and this will continue until they are satisfied that their workers, who are mainly from Goa, will be treated fairly and with respect in the workplace… Last night, Doreen Lawrence, founder of The Stephen Lawrence Trust, pulled out of speaking at a public meeting arranged by the GMB. 671 words + comments + photoFull Text.
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| Weekly Weather & Exchange Rates |
17 May: BBC . Weather: Max = 35. Min =26. Humidity = 76 %.
Exchange rates (Xcom): £ = 86.85; $ = 54.49; $Can =54.10 &; Euro = 69.42.
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| GOAN VOICE DAILY NEWSLETTER WEDNESDAY 16 MAY, 2012 |
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| Auction: An Indo-Portuguese padouk wood sideboard, 19th century |
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20 May: Mossgreen Auctions, 117 Macquarie Street, Sydney. Australia. Lot 533. An Indo-Portuguese padouk wood sideboard, Filipino, 19th century 90cm high, 1250cm wide, 57cm deep. |
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| Death: Ashley Pinto |
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15 May: Calgary, Alberta, Canada ASHLEY JOHN PINTO (age 67; ex Nairobi, Mombasa).
Son of late Antonio Teofilio (AT) and Sylvia Matilda Pinto (Nairobi, Kenya). Husband
of Kimberly. Father of Kenya-Jade, and daughters Jozanne (Peter) Pricca and Jacqueline
Pinto. Grandfather of Sienna & Santino Pricca. Brother of the late Astor Pinto.
Funeral service Thursday May 17, at 7.00 pm at St. Luke's Catholic Church, 1566
Northmount Drive NW, Calgary. Condolences to lateashleypinto@gmail.com
[info from Caetano de Menezes]
Ashley schooled in Kenya and Uganda. He worked for United Touring Co in Kenya.
Musically gifted, he played drums with the popular dance bands Supersonics, Scorpions
and Le Hombre. He emigrated to Calgary, Canada in 1974, back to Kenya in 1988
after several years returned to Calgary. |
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| ‘Dabba’ project to give tourists taste of Indian cuisine |
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16 May: Herald. The flavour of India captured through its food is the next big idea in tourism, with the local Indian ‘ dabba’ going glam, under a project that seeks to showcase the variety in the country’s cuisine as well as attract tourists. The “Incredible Tiffin” project by the Cuisine India Society provides a tiffin packaged with local food for people outside the country, to help them get an idea of the choices of food available in India… |
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| Funeral details: Joseph Mathias |
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10 May: London. JOSEPH MATHIAS (aged 83; ex Uganda - Electricity Board). Brother
of Theresa (late Nazar Noronha) London, Canute (Rosaura) London, Clara (Peter)
D'Mello Vancouver, Thelma (London), Anthony (Philomena) Australia, and Al (Edna)
Mississauga. Joseph had 3 children Reuben (Marcelle) New Jersey, Wendy (Mark)
UK, and Nigel (UK) and grand papa of eight grand children.
Funeral mass will be held on Friday 25th May 2012 at 11am, at St
Peter-in-Chains Church, 12 Womersley Road, London, N8 9AE. In lieu of flowers,
the family would appreciate donations in memory of Joseph Mathias be made to Cancer
Research UK. Condolences to audrey.noronha@hotmail.com
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| Death: Dorothy Antoinette De Souza |
Melbourne, Aus. DOROTHY ANTOINETTE DE SOUZA (Born 1928; ex Dar es Salaam). Wife
of late Visy De Souza. Mother of Valerie/Allan and Cynthia/Peter. Grandmother
of Candice, Beverley, Luke and Scott. A private family service will be held at
the chapel of Le Pine Funerals, 137 Princes Highway, Dandenong, Melbourne at 10.00
am on Tuesday 22 May 2012. Condolence messages to Valerie (val_per@hotmail.com
) and/or Cynthia (cindyjohnstone@bigpond.com).
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| Holiday rentals growing in Goa |
15 May: A Place in the Sin (UK). Goa is increasingly becoming a popular destination for holiday rentals, according to lettings website HomeAwayFull Text.
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| Cleaners strike at Swindon Great Western Hospital |
16 May: BBC. Cleaners at Swindon's Great Western Hospital have walked out again in a row with their employer, Carillion, over leave and claims of bullying… A public meeting is due to be held on Wednesday evening at the Pilgrim Centre, Regent Circus between 19:00 and 22:00 BST… Full Text.
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| Goa’s demand for special category status rejected |
16 May: PTI. Goa, Odisha, Rajasthan, Bihar and Jharkhand have demanded special category status from the central government for development, though in case of Goa, the demand has not been found feasible, Parliament was informed on Wednesday. The demands of other states are under examination in the Planning Commission … The special category status is granted on the basis of certain criterion. These include difficult geography, low population density, location with neighbouring countries, economic and infrastructural backwardness and non-viable nature of state finances… Full Text.
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| Nude bathing, beach massage drawing Indian tourists: Survey |
16 May: Economic Times. Nude bathing, beach massages, body surfing, sun bathing are major attractions for Indians to beach destinations, with Delhiites showing the highest propensity for nude bathing among Indian travellers, a survey by Expedia.co.in says. The 2012 Flip Flop Report, an analysis of behaviour and preferences among beachgoers adds that Indians have been preferring beach vacations in Goa, Thailand, Maldives, Bali, Malaysia, Miami, Hawaii, Caribbean, California, Brazil, et al… Full Text.
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| Feast On Goan Docé |
16 May: Herald. This week Magdalena Mascarenhas who is a specialist in churning out bebinca, docé and dodol shares her recipe for docé … her small business venture earned her fame not only in Goa, but abroad… She undertakes orders which are then delivered through a person to people abroad. She also supplies about 20 tiffins every day to banks, offices and houses… Full Text.
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| Death: Lt General Stanley Menezes |
15 May: Daily Telegraph (UK). LT GENERAL STANLEY MENEZES, PVSM, SC, former Vice
Chief of Staff Indian Army, died in Delhi on 11th May. Loving husband, father
and grandfather to Gemma, Francesca and Varun. Beloved companion for 23 years
to Rosie Llewellyn-Jones. Military funeral took place 12th May. Memorial Service
to be held later this year in London. Contact rosieljai@clara.co.uk
For the Daily Telegraph notice click
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For a profile of Lt General Stanley Menezes click
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| Policeman injured while fleeing raging fighter bull |
16 May: Times of India. Police constable Vishwanath Kansar fractured his leg after he fell while fleeing from a raging fighter bull that was engaged in a bullfight at Navelim on Sunday… Kansar was a part of the police team that rushed to the spot on learning that a bullfight was in progress. As the cops swooped down on the spectators, one of the bulls ran wild… Full Text.
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| Swindon: Doreen Lawrence addresses Goan workers on strike |
17 May: Union News. By Tim Lezard. Doreen Lawrence is this evening addressing Carillion workers in Swindon taking their 19th day of strike action over accusations of racist bullying and corruption. The founder of the Stephen Lawrence Trust is speaking at a public meeting alongside MP Keith Vaz, blacklisted Carillion worker Dave Smith and former South Swindon MP Anne Snelgrove… Last week the company admitted staff were required to “give gifts” to managers to secure holiday time… Full Text.
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| UK: TV & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS By Lira Fernandes |
TRAVEL: Culinary Asia. Travel Channel (Sky 251). Thursday 17th May. 10:00 to
11:00. India. Local foods in Bangalore, Delhi and Punjab.
COOKERY: Instant Restaurant, BBC 2. Thursday 17th May. 13:30 to 14:15. Two
amateur cooks go head-to-head to see if they've got what it takes to create
a restaurant in their own homes for one night only - and make a profit. Nav
Dey's worrying about how spicy to make her classic Indian Thali and wondering
if her diners will pay top dollar.
DOCUMENTARY: Children at Work. BBC 2. Friday 18th May. 05:25 to 06:00. Two
hundred million children around the world go to work every day. This series
explores their everyday lives. In Mumbai, South India, 20-year-old Kaajel Patel
from Leicester finds out about the world of child perfomers in Bollywood.
HISTORY DOCUMENTARY: This Sceptred Isle. BBC Radio 4 Extra. Friday 18th May.
14:15 to 14:30. Warren Hastings and Who Owns India? Warren Hastings followed
in the footsteps of Clive of India and helped preserve British rule there. Narrated
by Anna Massey.
FILM: The Love Guru. Film4. Saturday 19th May. 02:20 to 04:00. Mike Myers stars
in Marco Schnabel's comedy as Guru Pitka, an American bought up in an Indian
ashram who returns to his home country hoping to become famous. He gets his
first chance with the ice hockey team the Toronto Maple Leafs, who hire him
to reconcile their star player Darren Roanoke with his wife Prudence, who's
fallen for another player, Jacques Grande. 2008, 12.
COOKERY: Indian Food Made Easy. Good Food. Sunday 20th May. 13:00 to 13:30.
Food writer and chef Anjum Anand is on a mission to show how simple it is to
cook healthy Indian cuisine. In this episode, she attempts to put some lighter
dishes on the menu.
TRAVEL: Luxury Train Journeys in India. Travel Channel. Sunday 20th May. 13:00
to 14:00. Pride of the South. Luke Kenny takes a ride aboard The Pride of the
South, a luxury train. The seven day voyage travels through Karnataka ending
up in Goa where he takes in the fantastic beaches.
DOCUMENTARY: Khayal Gatha. Channel 4. Tuesday 22nd May. 01:05 to 02:50. Khayal
Gatha lyrically conjures the genesis and development of the khayal, a form of
northern Indian classical vocal music, which developed in the 18th century from
earlier musical and poetic traditions.
DOCUMENTARY: Bitches and Beauty Queens. Community Channel. Wednesday 23rd May.
00:00 to 01:00. An insight into the world of the Miss India pageant, following
the emotional highs and lows as well as the backstabbing that shows that beauty
is only skin deep
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| GOAN VOICE DAILY NEWSLETTER TUESDAY 15 MAY, 2012 |
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| Death: Geraldina D'Souza |
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12 May: Sutton, London, UK. GERALDINA D'SOUZA. (Aged 100 years 8 months; ex
Sangolda, Goa & Nairobi, Kenya). Wife of late Sebastian Joseph D'Souza (ex
Saligao and Treasury, Nairobi, Kenya). Mother of Lilian/late Rufino/Roger, late
Clema, John, James/Donata, Austin/Lucy, Judy/David and Mario/Frances. Grandmother
of Sharon, Terry, Jonathan, Phillip, Zara, Stephanie, Rachel, Karen, Jenny,
Nadine and Sophie. Greatgrandmother of Samantha, Ethan, Ellen, Nathaniel, Lawrence
and Lex. Funeral will take place at 11.00 am on Thursday 24th May at St.
Margaret's Church, Fir Tree Grove, Carshalton, Surrey SM5 4NG followed by
burial at Sutton Cemetery, Sutton Common Road, Sutton, Surrey SM3 9PX. Condolences
to lilianandroger@gmail.com |
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| Tanzania: Domingos Fernandes: Across Borders… for Humanity |
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15 May: Herald. Domingos Fernandes had an important part to play in the success of Tanzania’s freedom … Domingos struggled along with Tanzanians when they were being invaded by military dictator Idi Amin from Uganda in 1978 … Domingos a youngster in his mid teens, was the only Goan owning a bakery in those years. He was the only one who on the quiet, courageously provided food for the Tanzanian soldiers … He is married to Bertha ad they have two daughters, Steffy and Flavia … 603 words. |
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| Goa's oldest fort revived |
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15 May: Navhind Times. Reis Magos Fort of the 16th century has received a new
lease of life. Used as a jail till the year 1993 it was totally abandoned till
a tripartite MoU between the Government of Goa, INTACH and Helen Hamlyn Trust
(HHT) was signed. "This is a 4-crore-odd project which is totally funded
by the Lady Hamlyn Trust," says architect Gerard da Cunha, the brain behind
the restoration work… 820 words. Click
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It has not, however, all been plain sailing. See
17 Nov 2002: The Daily Telegraph. Tycoon's widow loses battle to restore Goa's
ancient fort. Click
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And for the background to that story click
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8 Dec 2002: Indian Express. Everyone loves a good fight. Click
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| Intra-Bric bonding leaves Goans irked |
15 May: Financial Times (UK). By James Crabtree. … Russian tourists have overtaken the British as the leading visitor group to Goa, More than 100,000 are thought to have arrived this year to escape the icy Siberian winter but not everyone is happy. Goans are generally an easy-going lot, but it isn’t hard to find locals muttering unhappily about the lewd behaviour, skimpy bathing suits and non-existent English of their newest holidaymakers. Local politicians, meanwhile, mutter about foreigners muscling in land deals, while Goan newspapers run racy stories about shadowy Russian mafia influences pushing drugs and prostitution… Full Text.
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| Goa: shelter home case handed over to Crime Branch |
15 May: PTI. The investigation of the case related to recruitment of children from a state-run shelter home by a criminal gang had been handed over to the Crime Branch, a senior Goa government official said today… According to the police, the caretakers were helping the children to escape from the facility, while the caretakers alleged that the NGO `Stop Child Abuse Now' was responsible…Full Text.
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| Editorial: Tigers in Goa |
15 May: Herald. The (wild) cat is out of the bag. Census by the Wildlife Institute of India reveals presence of tigers in Goa. This must now be officially accepted as a reality. Over the years, such claims were pooh- poohed by vested interests “because tigers cannot exist in sunny Goa”. The fact however remains that our national animal is fighting for survival… 549 words. Full Text.
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| For Goans, the world is well within their reach |
15 May: Herald. There is now a rising trend of even middle class Goans opting for vacations out of the country… The favourite destinations are South East Asia, Europe and Dubai… a trip to Thailand at Rs 40,000 for around 6 days all inclusive… Dubai is between 25,000 to 50,000 for four days … Hong Kong and Macau at Rs 65,000 for around six days … Europe and USA at 1.40 lakh for 10 days to Rs 3 lakh for 25 days… “The spending capacity of Goans has gone up enormously” … Full Text.
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| A summer's day: Goans flock to beaches |
15 May: Times of India. It's summertime and Goans are headed to the beaches for a 'mudans' (change) from the routine of life. The queen of beaches Calangute is the most preferred destination for a number of reasons, not least because of the constant excitement in the air… "They usually bathe in the mornings and evenings," says a lifeguard. "They're not like the other tourists who jump into the water at anytime of the day… 841 words. Full Text.
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| Stephen Rodenhurst: Drug grower still on the run, court told |
15 May: Shropshire Star (UK). Stephen Rodenhurst, a former Shropshire businessman who has been convicted of operating a cannabis farm at an Edwardian mansion house he was renting remains on the run, a court has been told. In February a warrant was issued for the arrest of the 58-year-old … At the time Wolverhampton Crown Court was told that Rodenhurst had left the UK and was believed to be in Goa… Text + photo. Full Text.
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| Language exodus reshapes India's schools |
15 May: Guardian Weekly (UK). … provincial governments are abandoning their diehard commitment to the language of the region and increasingly supporting English… Goa is a good example. Last year the authorities reversed the state's language policy and announced that even English-medium schools would get grants... Opponents of the move have gone to court, but people dismiss regional language advocates as hypocrites since contrary to their public stand, they too send their children to English-medium schools… "Indian politicians basically want to keep us docile and backward," said English language activist Savio Lopes. "If my child is schooled in Konkani, how will he find a job outside the state, when English is the nation's link language?" … 1009 words.Full Text.
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| Death: Pierre Mathias |
13 May: Toronto. PIERRE CONRAD MATHIAS (Aged 39) Beloved son of Goldwyn and Cherrie
Mathias and youngest brother of Rochelle (Peter Barretto), Burl (Wendy Mathias)
and Desiree. Loving partner of Alexandra Gazzard. Uncle of Jacob Mathias, Lucas
Barretto, Madison and Kyla Mathias. Friends may call at the Highland Funeral Home
- Scarborough Chapel on May 16 - 17 from 6-9 p.m. Funeral Mass on Friday, May
18 at St. Aidan's Roman Catholic Church (3501 Finch Ave East) at 11 a.m. Cremation
to follow with interment at a later time. In lieu of flowers, the family would
appreciate memorial donations be made to Epilepsy Canada at www.epilepsy.ca Online
condolences can be made at: http://www.highlandfuneralhome.ca
[Info from Pompie Gois]. Photo and full details at the link below.
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| Death: Peter D'Souza |
Death: Peter D'Souza Peter
13 May: Dallas, Texas. PETER D'SOUZA. Beloved husband of Anne, loving
father of Anita, brother of Leo, late John, Frank & Dominic, brother-in-law
of Lena & late Leonie. Condolences to Pdsouza@aol.com
Death:: DR. VOLKMAR SCHMIDT
13 May: Calgary, Canada. DR. VOLKMAR SCHMIDT (Born 1932. Founder member
of the Goan Association Calgary). He leaves behind his wife Sylvia (nee de Sa
ex Nairobi), his children Carmen Karuse (London, England) and Fiona Malena (Seville,
Spain) and his two grandchildren, Chiara-Noelle and Milo. Prayer Services will
take place at St. Luke's Parish, 1566 Northmount Drive NW, on Wednesday, May 16
at 7:00 p.m and the Funeral Mass will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May
17, 2012 also at St. Luke's. The Calgary address of their residence for persons
that may want to send in their condolences is: 4187 Varsity Road NW, Calgary,
AB.,T3B 2Y7, Canada. Email for condolences and full details at the link below.
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| GOAN VOICE DAILY NEWSLETTER MONDAY 14 MAY, 2012 |
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| Dr Gurudas Samant: Turning waste into a resource |
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13 May: Herald. Devoting 35 long years in a German company in its different departments and witnessing the distinguished changes in waste management in that country, German Metallurgical Scientist Dr Gurudas Samant, originally a Goan by birth, is vocal about the garbage menace in Goa. Expressing concern over its ways of disposal, this son of the soil, offers environment friendly solutions in his soon- to- be released book and speaks to HERALD over clever disposal of garbage … 967 words. |
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| Video: Abe Faria |
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13 May: Prudent Media Contacto. Abbé
Faria (1746 - 1819), was a colourful Goan Catholic monk, born in Candolim,
was one of the pioneers of the scientific study of hypnotism and introduced oriental
hypnosis to Paris. There he became a leader of one of the revolutionary battalions
in 1795 was arrested and imprisoned in solitary confinement. He was appointed
Professor of Philosophy after his release.
Part 1: 14m. 53s. Click
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Part 2: 13m. 04s. Click
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| Death: Adelaide De Sa |
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7 May: Tunbridge Wells, Kent. ADELAIDE DE SA (nee Mendonca; ex Aldona, Goa; Mumbai;
& Nairobi, Kenya). Wife of Sabino De Sa, mother of Maria, Carmel and Elizabeth,
and grandmother of Louisa, Gabrielle, Felicity, Althea, Allegra and a new baby
boy. Funeral Mass will take place at 10am on Tuesday 22nd May, at St
Augustine's Church, Crescent Rd, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 2LY, with the
burial at Tunbridge Wells Cemetery, Benhall Mill Rd, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2
5JJ. Messages of condolence and more info on funeral, email: carmeldesa@hotmail.com | |
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| Goa: Top family hotels |
13 May: Trip Advisor. Review of 64 Family hotels. Priced 1,000 - 3,000 (25); INR3,000 - 4,000 (30) INR4,000+ (59). Full Text.
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| Francisco D’Souza: Cognizant Technology Solutions: Far Horizons |
14 May: Forbes India Cover Story. Francisco D'souza is reinventing Cognizant, the role of the CEO and, if it all works out, the industry itself … Full Text.
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| Goa Cricket Association president sacked |
14 May: ESPN. The managing committee of the Goa Cricket Association has removed Dayanand Narvekar from the post of president amid an investigation into the association's finances. The committee voted 11 to 2 to remove Narvekar and the new administration took possession of the GCA premises on Sunday with the help of the police… Full Text.
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| Canada: Zach D'Souza: Soccer nets funds for cancer |
14 May: The Windsor Star (Canada). More than $37,000 was raised for research into
children's cancers through the
Zach D'Souza Smiles4miles soccer tournament. The second annual tournament
May 5 was held in honour of 17-year-old Zach D'Souza, who died in 2010 of Hodgkin's
lymphoma… The proceeds will go to the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto…
the top fundraiser was a team of relatives from Markham called Zach's Markhamites.
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| Ashley Rego: Toddy Tapper’s son wins Canadian scholarship |
14 May: Times of India. Coming from a family of farmers and toddy-tappers in Goa, Ashley Rego was the first in the family who dared to pick up the violin at the age of seven. Little did he know that 20 years later his passion for playing the violin would fetch him a scholarship and take him to Canada to be a part of the National Youth Orchestra of Canada (NYOC)… 423 words. Full Text.
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| Swindon Hospital Strike: War of wards |
14 May: Western Daily Press (UK). Bosses in charge of striking hospital workers say their union is "acting irresponsibly" in making a row over booking time off into a national campaign against the private sector being involved in the NHS …The cleaners, porters, catering and maintenance staff, who are mainly from Swindon's Goan community, will stage a walk-out on Wednesday … Gemma Lynch, Carillion's boss at the hospital said, “ In a co-ordinated move, we see the GMB is planning to bus in a number of outside speakers to a 'public meeting' in Swindon in a blatant attempt to sow further discontent… 529 words.
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| How Goans abroad are enriching Goa |
14 May: Navhind Times. Immigration abroad is an accepted way of life … Mr U D Kamat, director, NRI Affairs says that there are one lakh persons of Indian origin who are foreign passport holders and reside primarily in UK, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and USA… remittances to Goa are at least 1,500 crore each year, according to bankers… Pointed out Mr Eduardo Faleiro, former Commissioner NRI Affairs, “Living standards of families with a NRI member is seen to be better than others. They tend to invest more in children’s education, or in meeting medical treatment expenses, debt re-payments, for daily subsistence leading to an improvement in the quality of life.” … 661 words.
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| Two months on, is Goa’s CM fence-sitting? |
14 May: The Pioneer. Less than two months into being in the seat of power and Goa’s “miracle man” Manohar Parrikar, who rode a wave of anti-Congress sentiment of “change”, finds himself having to walk the delicate tightrope — not something a Chief Minister with a clear majority and a knack for quick decisions is accustomed to. Aside from the issue of illegal mining, two issues especially face Parrikar — the medium of instruction or MoI issue and the Mopa airport issue, which the Parrikar Government gave a go-ahead to, just a week ago… 972 words.
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| In an antique land |
14 May: Times of India. Restoration is an art that requires immense skill, patience and a historical understanding of the object being treated… the Fernandes family, who live on the outskirts of Margao, stretching back to 1857, have been committed to breathing fresh life into antique church altars, statues and ancestral mansions. The Fernandes house at Arlem, which also acts as a studio and workshop, is where 66-year-old Agnelo Fernandes and his two sons Nixon, 29, and Glen, 25, both fine-art graduates, live… 895 words. Full Text.
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| Congress, Nationalist Congress Party to battle it out in Cortalim byelection |
14 May: Times of India. The battle between the Congress and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has turned more interesting. Both parties have decided to field candidates for the Cortalim byelection and are likely to announce their candidates on Monday… Filing of nominations for the June 2 poll ends on May 16. Full Text.
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| GOAN VOICE DAILY NEWSLETTER SUNDAY 13 MAY, 2012 |
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13 May: Herald. Goans have migrated to various lands in search of a better life - and the Port town of Karachi in the erstwhile British India seemed to be one such place within ‘India’ So, when the new state of Pakistan was formed, Goans were in the forefront of Karachi’s cultural life, observes Ammar Shahbazi … 701 words + photo. |
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| Census indicates presence of tigers in Goa |
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12 May: Herald. In what seems to be good news for the tiger conservationists, the recent census by expert agency has indicated presence of the beast in Goa… The verdict of the census is likely to give a boost to the environmentalist’s claim of Goa being a tiger reserve… |
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| Dubai: Audrey De Souza: Ready, steady, Goa |
14 May: The National. As part of a new "Taste of Home" promotion, the Fairmont Dubai will be inviting a series of keen cooks - not professional chefs - from all over the world to take the reigns at Spectrum on One and introduce guests to authentic dishes and family favourites from their own kitchens. First on the list is the mother-of-two Audrey De Souza from Mapusa, Goa. She gives us a quick introduction to Goan food… 656 words. Full Text.
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| Death: Ismenia De Souza |
13 May: Bastora Xell, Mapusa, Goa: ISMENIA E. DE SOUZA: Born 1926. Wife of late Agoustinho; mother of Peter/Patsy (London), Maria/late Vitorino, Zemira (London), Seby/Elizabeth (London), Clifford/Veronica, Elaine/Mario (USA); grandmother of Annaliase, Roy/Maria, Glenda, Nigel, Daniel, Audry, Andrea, Clinton, Clive, Christopher, Keith and Kurt; great grandmother of Rynel and Rylan. Funeral date will be announced later. Full Text.
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| Denmark: Goa Travel Feature |
13 May. Arhus Stiftstidende (Denmark) Two page travel feature in Danish. Text + photos. Full Text.
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| Journey to Goa to aid Vancouver Hospital |
12 May: Vancouver Sun. Claire Martin, a nationally recognized TV meteorologist will lead a 14-day Essence of South India tour, departing on Oct. 4, 2012 … Goa 3 nights Park Hyatt (Deluxe Room) … An optional $500 donation from each tour participant's travel fees will be donated to Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation to help purchase life-saving equipment … Tour price: CAD $4,795.00 per person … Full Text.
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| Briton held for overstaying |
12 May: Herald. Calangute Police on Friday arrested a 56- year- old Briton on charges of overstaying in the country. According to Calangute Police, Joyce Baff was arrested for overstaying without valid visa and her visa had expired on May 2, 2012.
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| `Goa Vision 2035' document to be ready in June |
12 May: Jagran Post. Five months after submitting preliminary report, a Government-appointed committee led by noted scientist Raghunath Mashelkar will present its final document on `Goa Vision 2035' in the first week of June … Renowned environmentalist Madhav Gadgil and technocrat Ashank Desai are the other members of the committee … Full Text.
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| Plastic waste taking a huge toll on Goa |
13 May Herald. Goa is severely choking from generation of a huge quantity of plastic waste, according to a recent study by the Goa State Pollution Control Board. The total plastic waste generated in urban areas is about 20 metric tons a day … Full Text.
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| GOAN VOICE DAILY NEWSLETTER SATURDAY 12 MAY, 2012 |
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12 May: ITV. Another strike is being planned at Swindon's Great Western Hospital according to the GMB union. 150 cleaners and domestic staff are expected to walk out on the 16th of May in a row over leave and claims of bullying… 0m. 28s. |
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| Funeral Notice: Sapiencia Da Silva |
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5 May: Edgware, London HA8 9HP. SAPIENCIA DA SILVA (ex Nairobi). Wife of the late Gregorio Da Silva. Mother of Caroline/Costa, Joe/Martha, Laura/Peter and Rosendo/Liz. Grandmother of Simone/Sid, Daniella, Ricky, Gino, Joshua, Nicole, Calvin, Krystal, Rochele, Dion, Natasha and Shanice. Funeral Mass will take place at 10am on Thursday 17th May, at the Sacred Heart & Mary Immaculate Church, 2 Flower Lane, Mill Hill, London NW7 2JB; followed by the Burialat The Milespit Hill Cemetery, Mill Hill, London NW7 2RR; then onto the Wake at Trinity Church Hall, 100 The Broadway, Mill Hill, London NW7 3TB.Condolence messages to gs.dasilva36@gmail.com
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10 May: Herald. Hector Jacques, the founder of a major environmental engineering
firm has been appointed directors of the Halifax Port Authority… he formed Jacques Whitford and Associates Ltd. in 1972, will sit on the board of
the federal Crown corporation for the next three years… In 2009, Edmonton-based
Stantec Inc. bought Dartmouth-based Jacques Whitford for $143 million…
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| Swindon Hospital Strike:Investigation 'held back' by union bosses |
10 May: Western Daily Press (UK). Carillion has accused union bosses of deliberately misleading their own members to confuse them … a management investigation into the original reasons for the dispute - allegations of bullying and discrimination levelled by the largely Goan workforce - had uncovered evidence that staff had to buy managers gifts to be able to book holidays. Carillion's hospital facilities manager Gemma Lynch said, "We have been holding direct and productive discussions all last week with our 398 staff in English and Konkani, the native Goan language… we have undertaken to conclude our collective grievance investigation and announce findings to staff by the end of May… 696 words.
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| Goa cricket body passes resolution to throw out its chief |
12 May: PTI. Eleven out of the 13 executive members of Goa Cricket Association (GCA) today passed a resolution to expel president Dayanand Narvekar…. Full Text.
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| Selling pianos on another planet |
30 Apr: Dawn (Pakistan). … The Godins originally came from Goa. Their first shot with the business was in Quetta whereto the grandpa Godin had migrated in 1900. They set up a shop dealing in gramophones and pianos … The grand old veranda announcing the Godin’s business venture and so many other wonderful places of yore have been replaced by the glitzy jewellers shop. There appears to be plentiful of wealth, but little tolerance and little still fellow feelings… 1122 words. Full Text.
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| Death: Luiza D’Mello |
11 May: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. LUIZA D'MELLO. Daughter of late Manuel & Agnes D'Mello of Dodoma. Sister of Rosa,Vicky,Lucy,Meggie,Cathy,Pascal & late Joanna. Funeral will take place in Dodoma on Monday 14th May 2012. [Info from Doreen Gomes via Goans Tanzanite].
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| Goa beaches should have bathrooms, changing rooms for women: Official |
12 May: Bikya Masr. Goa’s beaches may have it all, the sun, the surf , booze, dope and the babes, but a government appointed women’s body has demanded that the state’s popular beaches should have changing rooms and bathrooms for women…. Tourists on beaches are forced to either book hotel rooms for changing into or out of swimwear or have to do the same behind the cover of a tree or vegetation nearby. Full Text.
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11 May: Davorlim, Goa/Bombay: BEMVINDA DA COSTA E BARRETTO: Wife of
Paul (Muscat); mother of Beryl/Savio (Canada) and Savio/Germaine
(Canada); grandmother of Elliot, Lizanne, Sharlene and Shanaya; sister of
Dr Leao/late Jasmine, late Bibiana/late Maximiano; sister-in-law of Julieta/late
Neves, late Edward/late Carol, Margaret/late Anthony, Colette/Johny, late Walter/Armia.
Funeral cortege will leave her residence on 12th May at 3.00 pm to St Joseph
Chapel, Davorlim, for Eucharistic celebration followed by burial at Navelim
cemetery. Click
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5 May: Cujira, Santa Cruz, Goa: SILVIA ELISA ARAUJO: Daughter of Inacio/Isabel;
wife of Abhishek Palmar; niece of Nicholas/Natalia, Gonsalo/late Milagrina,
Francis/Rosaria (UK), Menino/late Filomena; cousin of Valentine, Wendy,
Diego, Pio, Diana, Francis, Cina, Bruno and Mefi. Funeral cortege will leave
her residence on 13th May at 3.15 pm to Holy Cross Church, Santa Cruz, for Eucharistic
celebration, followed by funeral. Click
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8 May: Guirim, Goa: DELFINA LEOPOLDINA NUNES E SOUSA: Born 1918: Wife
of late A.L. Celestino de Sousa; mother of late Mario (Portugal), Redento/Freda,
Juliana/Luis Cardozo (Kuwait), Clara/John Paul Fernandes and Genevieva.
Funeral cortege will leave her residence at Sorvem, Guirim, on 12th May at 4.15
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| Goa Govt to disband Tourist Security Force |
12 May: Navhind Times. The state government has decided to scrap the state Tourist Security Force as well as Industrial Security Force. The same would now be disbanded… The state government has now decided to restart the tourist police unit in the police department and provide its staff special training … Full Text.
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11 May: PTI. Goa government may push ahead with a proposal to declare Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary and its adjoining areas as a tiger reserve, a move which will help curbing mining in forest areas… Government records indicate that there are 44 active mines in the vicinity of wildlife sanctuaries. Moreover, 34 mining leases exist within the sanctuaries. Full Text.
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| Goa Chief Minister to pen 'hilarious' memoir |
11 May: IANS. Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, who single-handedly scripted the BJP victory in the recently held Goa polls, may soon be 'scripting' yet another success story. He is planning to pen down a memoir on his political life and the 56-year-old claims he has enough fodder to make it to the bestseller list… Full Text.
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| GOAN VOICE DAILY NEWSLETTER FRIDAY 11 MAY, 2012 |
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| Mombasa: Fr. Fronton Godinho made Monsignor by the Pope |
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28 Apr: Fronton Godinho, The Apostleship of the Sea, Mombasa Port Chaplain, has
received a papal honour which bestows on him the title of "Monsignor"
following the recent investiture ceremony at the Holy Ghost Cathedral, Mombasa.
Msgr. Godinho was born in 1933, educated in Kisumu, Kenya and Rachol Goa. He was
ordained in Mombasa in 1959 and served in the area since then. He is the son of
the late John Franky & late Acerminia Otilia of Nuvem, Salcete, Goa; brother
of Ronald Constance Godinho (Watford, U.K), Annie Trifina Alvares (Kent, U.K.)
and late Genovia Fernandes (Benaulim, Goa). He may be congratulated at godfronton33@hotmail.com |
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11 May: Coastweek (Kenya). Edmund Silveira - pianist, bandleader, arranger and
composer - was born in Mombasa … His parents, Ubaldo and Katherine, his
brother Ernest (Electrical Engineer) and his two children, Mark (Lawyer) and Michelle
(Consultant pharmacist), were or are all fine musicians… Edmund was a qualified
schoolteacher then and later became Music-in-charge of schools at the coast…
Ed has worked on his own musical arrangements of hit tunes and this culminated
in a CD entitled 'Just for You'… 1263 words.
The CD has 12 tracks including Malaika, Hanv Saiba Poltoddi Vetam. If you are
interested, contact him at edsilveira@africaonline.co.ke
He and his wife Hasu expect to be coming on holiday to London sometime in August/September.
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| Video: Virgin Mary's Apparition in Batim, Goa |
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9 May. WeddingLoveVideos. Part of the message received on 15th April 2012 (3
pm). Place: At St Simon & St Jude Chapel, on the hill of Ganxim Batim Goa…
Our Lady spoke to Yvetta Gomes, a Canadian of Goan origin, born on 25th Sep,
1956 who has been receiving messages from Our Lord and Our Lady since 27th Jun
1993. For more information visit www.OurLady-Batim.com
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| Death: Ana Maria Rodrigues |
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7 May: Dubai, UAE. ANA MARIA RODRIGUES. (Born 1966; Hairdresser – partner of Hairshop Beauty Parlour, Dubai). Wife of James (Jimmy); mother of Verel and Jeanelle; daughter of Maria Joana/late Joao Jose; sister of Lorna/Angelo, Sr Antonette (Pallotine Sisters), Sandra/Ryan; niece of late Caitan/late Nicael; cousin of Diana, late Francisco, Joaona/late Antonio, Remy/Gilma (UK), Fatima/Rodrigues and Francisca/George; aunt of Renville, Glynis, Josiah, Riona, Rannon, Aloysia, Megan, Grecia, Ian, Amanda and Chrislyn; sister-in-law of Jerry/Joanita, Gonsalo/Thereza and Remy/Menino. Funeral cortege will leave her residence Prime Harmony, Airport Road, to St Andrew’s Church, Vasco, on 11th May at 4 pm for Eucharistic celebration followed by burial. |
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Sun. 17 Jun. Siolim Union (London). invites you to celebrate the feast of their Patron Saint, St Anthony of Padua, at Archbishop Lanfranc School Hall, Mitcham Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR9 3AS. Mass at 12.30pm prompt followed by dancing to the music of “Maz n Co”. Tickets include entrance, snack and Goan meal: Members £13.00 Guests £14.00. Children under 12 years old – free entrance. Licensed Bar. Dress Code: Strictly Formal - No Jeans or Trainers allowed. The Siolim Union (London) Committee reserves the right of admission. Book early to avoid disappointment. For further information and booking details please click here. | |
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| Death: Paul Fernandes |
8 May: Toronto. PAUL FERNANDES (Born 1962). Passed away peacefully with his family by his side. Loving son of Cecilia Fernandes and late Michael Fernandes. Brother to Priscilla, Romano, Francesca, Cassandra, Agnelo, and his twin Peter. Loving uncle of Michelle, Yohaan, William and Aviva. Funeral mass will be celebrated at Nativity of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church, 480 Rathburn Road in Toronto on Saturday May 12, 2012 at 9am. A private cremation will follow. Photo. Full Text.
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| Swindon Hospital Strike: Cleaners to strike again |
11 May: BBC. Another strike is being planned at Swindon's Great Western Hospital...
A total of 150 cleaners and domestic staff are expected to walk out on 16 May.
The row - with their employer, Carillion - is over leave and claims of bullying…
In April,
Carillion announced the interim results of its investigation and admitted
there were shortfalls "in the expected standards of behaviour". The
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| Goa voted most relaxed tourist destination in the world |
11 May: PTI. Popular for its beaches and unique architecture, Goa has been voted
as the most valued and relaxed tourist destination of the world. Readers of 'Lonely
Planet' magazine voted Goa as the 'best value destination in India' and the 'best
destination for relaxation', the state tourism said in a release issued in Mumbai…
[Ed: Misleading headline. From magazine's website:
"All is not perfect in paradise, however, and Goa has problems aplenty"]
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| Death: Joseph Mathias |
10 May: London. JOSEPH MATHIAS (aged 83; ex Uganda – Electricity Board). Brother of Theresa (late Nazar Noronha) London, Canute (Rosaura) London, Clara (Peter) D’Mello Vancouver, Thelma (London), Anthony (Philomena) Australia, and Al (Edna) Mississauga. Joseph had 3 children Reuben (Marcelle) New Jersey, Wendy (Mark) UK, and Nigel (UK) and grand papa of eight grand children. He worked in the Uganda Electricity Board (UEB) Kampala and Jinja, in Uganda, before emigrating to the UK in the early sixties. [Info from Antonio Mascarenhas].
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11 May: Herald. Goa police have flatly refused to investigate NGO, Stop Child Abuse Now ( SCAN) though caretakers at Apna Ghar have openly criticized it for being an important loop in the nexus case… Full Text.
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| Goa’s music tourism plans get rave reviews |
11 May: IANS. Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar’s decision to create special tourism zones (STZs) where sound restrictions can be relaxed has musicians, aficionados and event organisers drooling… Full Text.
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| Errant foreigner cleans up waste at Benaulim |
11 May: Times of India. After being caught for dumping garbage by local residents in Benaulim, Alex Pirie, a foreigner and general manager of an adventure tourism company, hired labourers to remove the waste. Pirie, who has been residing in Colva for the last three years, profusely apologized to the residents and promised not to repeat the act. Full Text.
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| In Memoriam: Teresa Fernandes |
In memory of Teresa Fernandes. Today it is 3 months since Teresa Fernandes (of
Edgware, London, UK) died. She was a beloved wife to Joe, mother to Jonathan /
Felicia, Fr Norbert, and Francis / Caron, and grandmother to Jeremy / Catherine.
We are very grateful to everyone here and overseas who have supported us through
their prayers, condolences and practical help. Teresa's funeral at St Anthony's
in Edgware on 21 February was attended by many people and concelebrated by many
priests. There was a great sense of faith and love at the funeral - a great tribute
to Teresa. May she rest in peace. Please be assured of our prayers. Further messages
to jonathanfernandes@btinternet.com
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| Death: Manoel Baptista |
10 May: Dialgona, Navelim, Goa: MANOEL ROSARIO BAPTISTA: Husband of late Lourdina; father of Thereza/Antonio (UK); grandfather of Alert/Bliss; brother of late John, Inacio & Cruz; brother-in-law of Milagrino/Conception, Belarmina/Emiliano. Funeral cortege will leave his residence on 11th May at 4 pm to Our Lady of Rosary Church, Navelim, for Eucharistic celebration followed by burial.
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| Death: Jose Filinto |
10 May: Calangute, Goa: JOSE IVO FILINTO: Born 1927. Son of late Prof Jaime/late Judith; son-in-law of late Everette/Late Stella Vaz; Husband of Ber5yl; father of Judith/Allen Rosario (USA), Jacqueline/Martin Rodrigues, Jonathan/Pratixa (USA); grandfather of Russel, Erica, Andre, Adrina, Priya and Paige; brother of Especiosa/late Gilbert D’Souza, Fr David OFM-CAP, Lia/late Francisco de Sa, Ruth/late Otto Santos, late Cesar/Connie, Jim/Fanny, Sr Claudina, Gui/Yvonne, Fr Agnelo (Holy Cross, Canada); brother-in-law of Merlyn/late Vincent Fernandes, Basil/Mathilda Vaz. Funeral cortege will leave his residence on 12th May at 2.30 pm to St Alex Church for Eucharistic celebration followed by burial.
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| UK FORTHCOMING EVENTS |
11-17 May: Acron (www.acronindia.com), Goa's reputed developer will showcase their apartments and villas in the UK, to people of Indian origin, between 11 and 17 May 2012. Apartments ready to move into at Arpora (click here) and off-plan apartments at Aldona (click here) as well as custom-built villas in Moira (click here) are on offer. Prices from under £30,000. Contact Acron on Email john.britto@acronindia.com 07796873439 for show dates in London, Leicester and Birmingham
Sun. 20 May. Tiatr,Tiatr. Goan Cultural Society UK proudly presents their 12th Annual Konkani Tiatr RUP BULOITA MOG DOLOITA. Written and directed by Kala Academy and Goa Konkani Academy Award winner Mark de Araujo, at Copland Hall, Cecil Avenue, Wembley, HA9 7DU at 2.00pm. For details contact: Mark 07811 027113, Bella 020 8372 1253 or 07949 233307, Victor de Verem 07930 882090, Joicelyn 07411 385372, Jose Mendes 07599 803718, Santana 07796 664235 & Nazareth 07588 844529. For the flyer, click here.
Sat. 26 May. Swindon Tiatr! Tiatr! Promoter Francis de Mungul presents his Konkani Tiatr "DADDY 2" written n directed by Famous Director Samuel Carvalho: 2 shows in Swindon, morning and afternoon at Wyvern Theatres, Theatre Square, Swindon SN1 1QN. For tickets contact Tutush 07854011148, Monti 07840135121 and Balla 07515531092. For the flyer, click here.
Sun. 3 Jun. Wembley Tiatr! Tiatr! Promoter Francis de Mungul presents his Konkani Tiatr "DADDY 2" written n directed by Famous Director Samuel Carvalho at Copland Community School Hall, Wembley, Middlesex HA9 7DU. For tickets contact Francis De Mungul - 07412047431, Lulu - 07961981792, Oswald - 7412249552, Edwin Da Silva - 07424013539, Seby Gurjao 07595842349, Caitano Braganza 07882009063, Rosy D'Silva - 07815835820, Lily - 02088022286, Niki Carvalho - 07723540623, Francis De Silva 07908591759, Felcy 07466793340. For the flyer, click here.
Sun 3 Jun: Swindon. 11.00 a.m. & 5.00 p.m. Damacian-Francis-Augustine proudly presents super hit tiatr "EK GHOR CHEAR VANTTE". Written & Directed by top Goan artist Mariano Fernandes from Goa with his topmost famous actors.Wyvern Theatre, Swindon SN1 1QN. Call Monty 07840135121 or Augustin 07877662475. For the flyer, click here.
Sat 9 Jun from 7pm. Goan Association - Diamond Jubilee Ball. At Archbishop Lanfranc School Mitcham Road Surrey. Buffet Dinner Dance including a Diamond Jubilee cocktail. Music by Rainbows End. Dress Code - Colour Theme: Red Blue and White. Congratulations to our Hockey Team for yet another achievable season. Presentations of Trophies will take place at this event. Ticket prices Members £12 Guests £14. Please apply for your tickets early and in advance for catering purposes. Contact for Members Tickets - Bernie Gracias 0208 723 1322 Guest Tickets available from Norma Menezes-Rahim 0208 771 4457 Rosy DeSouza 0208 677 0390 Claire De Souza 01784 421421 Fiona Lobo 020. 8656 3317. For the flyer, click here.
Sun 10 Jun: Croydon. 3.00 p.m. Damacian-Francis-Augustine proudly presents super hit tiatr "EK GHOR CHEAR VANTTE". Written & Directed by top Goan artist Mariano Fernandes from Goa with his topmost famous actors.Archbishop Lanfranc School, Mitcham Rd, Croydon CR9 3AS. Call Judy Pacheco 02087632606. For the flyer, click here.
Sun. 17 Jun. Siolim Union (London). invites you to celebrate the feast of their Patron Saint, St Anthony of Padua, at Archbishop Lanfranc School Hall, Mitcham Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR9 3AS. Mass at 12.30pm prompt followed by dancing to the music of “Maz n Co”. Tickets include entrance, snack and Goan meal: Members £13.00 Guests £14.00. Children under 12 years old – free entrance. Licensed Bar. Dress Code: Strictly Formal - No Jeans or Trainers allowed. The Siolim Union (London) Committee reserves the right of admission. Book early to avoid disappointment. For further information and booking details please click here.
Sun 17 Jun: Wembley. 2.00 p.m. Damacian-Francis-Augustine proudly presents super hit tiatr "EK GHOR CHEAR VANTTE". Written & Directed by top Goan artist Mariano Fernandes from Goa with his topmost famous actors. Copland Community School, Wembley. Call Damacian 02083761609 / 07940501196, Francis 07908591759, Anthony 07877795536, S. Caitan 02087951270 / 07949206355. For the flyer, click here.
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Dos Santos Foods are Manufacturers and Caterers Trading from new EEC approved,
Gluten free Factory in Croydon U.K. Our Award winning foods, including our Sannas
and Goa Sausages, have been featured on BBC TV. Check out our range of Goan specialities
on our website www.goanfood.co.uk And
visit our factory shop at 118 Windmill Road, Croydon, CR02XQ. Email: customerservice@goanfood.co.uk |
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| Travelpack: The tailor-made holiday specialists |
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| RETIREMENT VILLAGE …GOA |
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| Celebrate Life!! Anchor your silver years to “Magical Goa”
Enjoy world class comfort and security.
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| Website: http://www.bougainvilla-hermitage.com |
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HELP A POOR CHILD
a little help gives a lot of hope |
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| Property: for Sale/Lease: Campal House, Panjim.. |
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Spacious showrooms, office
space, executive apartments for sale/lease in upscale area by the Mandovi River
near Miramar beach in Panaji, GOA Contact
Carlos Rodrigues, California, USA, Carlos6143@aol.com
Website: www.campalhouse.com |
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| Rental home in Benaulim, South Goa |
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| Pedro Rodrigues: Portuguese Nationality Legal Services |
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| Based in Lisbon, Portugal. Comprehensive and cost effective services in all areas of Portuguese Nationality Law. Will assist clients in becoming Portuguese citizens and applying for an ID card & Portuguese Passport. For further information kindly
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| Email: pedrorodrigues2009@gmail.com |
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Eternal Wedding Films
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| Party Recipe: The Party Planning Service |
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| Department of NRI Affairs, Govt. of Goa |
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You need to register to access the site. Some of the links: Press Releases; Indian
Embassies; Handbook for Non Resident Goans; Scholarship Programme for Diaspora
Children, Eminent Goans, Konkani Dictionary etc.… Go to http://www.globalgoans.org.in/
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| Magdala Center Project in the Holy Land |
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The Center offers a good standard and affordable hospitality to pilgrims. Financial
support is required for exploring and maintaining the Ancient Ruins and the
building of a new Centre in Magdala, Galilee. Donate and get involved. Info
at http://www.magdalacenter.com/
Enquires to Tony Luis, dalboy1402@yahoo.co.uk |
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| East African holiday specialist. |
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| Merv’s Mobile Bar |
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| We are a Mobile Bar Service to cater for your special events and functions.
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| Email: Mervin@mervsmobilebar.co.uk |
| Website: http://www.mervsmobilebar.co.uk |
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