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COMMUNITY NEWS Evelyn and Ivan De Mello would like to thank each and every one for their support and kindness by sending cards, donations, flowers, letters, emails, telephone messages etc. following the recent death of their father, Fortunato (Futu). It will be virtually impossible to reply personally to all. *1 Nov. Evening Mail (Birmingham) Renata Gomes and her pals at a Birmingham nursery made plenty of dough when they got stuck into a sponsored bake to raise money for the American and Afghanistan disaster funds …120 words. Merlyn Vaz, Leicester City councillor and mother of Keith Vaz, has been taken into hospital. She was admitted to Leicester Royal Infirmary suffering from respiratory failure, and is in the intensive care unit. Leicester Mercury. 2 Nov. Click here.. 6
Nov. The history fair, being held in Hall Place Bourne Road, Bexley,
on November 17, will be a magnet for those interested in the history
of their family. Lots of local organisations will be sharing their
interest and expertise, including … Bexley Goan Community … 7
Nov. Michael Hepburn was jailed for eight years after attempting
a hold up at the Welling branch of Lloyds TSB and threatening
cashier Rachel Pinto with a replica gun. Class of '63, Dr. Ribeiro Goan, School, Nairobi - The updated website includes photographs of the recent UK reunion. It is a spectacular example of what your group can achieve. See: http://www3.sympatico.ca/spectacular 6 Nov. The Independent. Keith Vaz's written question to the Government on the judiciary last week elicited the response that not one of the 407 district judges is black and only six are Asian. Tesco Recipe Magazine. Competition. Win two week holiday for 2 in Goa. Q: What famous Indian dish links Goa and Twiglets? Send the answer on a postcard with your name and address and Tesco Clubcard Number to: TRM Goa Prize Draw, Just Julia, Unit 30/31,Hertford Industrial Estate, Caxton Hill, Hertford, SG13 7ZQ. Closing date: 17/12/01.Only one entry per person. [Note the answer is Curry. Twiglets are available in Curry flavour. Ed. DEATHS 5 Nov. Navelim: PEDRO ANTONIO CA SEQUEIRA, husband of Eulalia, father of Queenie, Stanley (London), Ingrid and Allari, expired on Nov 5. 6 Nov. Mandur PIEDADE MARIA SANTANA RODRIGUES, wife of Marcelino, mother of Socorro/Maria, Nolasco/Alifa (Saudi), Joanita/Simon, Antonetta/Caitano Tito (London), Patsy/Xavier, Sylvia/Manuel, Lizia/late Alex (Nairobi). LOOKING FOR Officer In Merchant Navy: Bombay based Goan RC/30, 5'8"/ 67kg, fair, handsome, smart from a good and affluent family. Presently in UK doing Captains. On the lookout for a smart, intelligent and good looking girl. My photo on request. E-mail: aquar_ian@indiatimes.com From Cybermatrimonials by Frederick Noronha. See: http://www.goacom.com/news/news2001/nov/msg00002.html NEWS
HEADLINES The Indian Supreme Court directed all States and Union Territories to immediately issue orders banning smoking in public places and public transport. The government of Goa has banned smoking in public places. After much deliberation, the government has finally decided to hand over the work for restoration of the 16th century Reis Magos fort at Betim-Verem to the Lady Hamlyn Trust, London. Devika Sequeira in the Deccan Herald http://www.goacom.com/news/news2001/nov/msg00002.html The Goa government is sending an official (5-member) delegation, A five-member team, headed by Tourism Minister Filipe Neri Rodrigues, to promote tourism at the World Travel Mart to be held in London from November 11 to 15. http://www.oherald.com/Goanews/Nov/04/sun3.htm Sonia Faleiro has been selected by the British Council to pursue MSc degree in writing and culture, at the University of Edinburgh, for the academic year 2001-2002. Ms Faleiro (daughter of MP Eduardo Faleiro) is a journalist and is currently on the staff of "India Today" magazine. Film
on paedophilia touches a raw nerve in Goa. Times of India 5 Nov. The Government has announced steps to promote Goa a trouble free destination for tourists. Navhind Times 9 Nov. http://www.navhindtimes.com/cgi-bin/daily/stories.pl?id=goa&item=08goa_9 India's
first two-seater sports convertible, 'San Storm', has begun production
in Goa. The car costs Rs 5.3 lakh. Times of India 8 Nov. Feni, Goa's exotic spirit, is catching up popularity abroad and is anxiously waiting in the patent application queue. http://www.navhindtimes.com/cgi-bin/daily/stories.pl?id=goa&item=05goa_1 Also, from Lusa news agency: Os produtores de "Feni" de caju e coco, a aguardente tradicional de Goa, querem obter uma patente da bebida face à sua crescente popularidade no estrangeiro… IN
THE NEWS Christianity almost conquered in UK, says Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor, the Archbishop of Westminster. See: http://www.goacom.com/news/news2001/nov/msg00015.html Oct
2001. The Contact, Magazine of the Canorient Christian Association,
Toronto. A Tribute to Bernard Mascarenhas - Victim of WTC Bombing
on Sept.11. 1 Nov. Evening Standard. Ma Goa. 244 Upper Richmond Road SW15 by Charles Campion. A splendid family-run restaurant serving good, simple Goan food. One of the most popular starters is the laconically named Goan sausage, which are almost worth a visit in themselves. Goan sausages are rich, meaty and seasoned with palm vinegar, cinnamon and plenty of green chillies - a world away from the British breakfast sausage. For a fuller review of the restaurant: click here... 3 Nov. The Guardian. …Dr Leela D'Souza-Francisco, a practitioner based in India,
believes that there are almost 30 potential remedies for a broken
heart. The remedy will depend on how each individual reacts to
the trauma… 3 Nov. Scottish Daily Record. In recent years the Indian State of Goa has become renowned as a destination for backpackers and Keith Floyd shows what else it has to offer. He visits the state capital Panjim - a port that specialises in fish dishes - and with a mobile kitchen to hand he sets to work. Each day sees 500 boats disgorge around 60 tons of mackerel, sardines, red mullet, crab and lobster. Judging by the size of his recipes, it looks as if Floyd has taken on at least half of that haul. What follows is a feast for the eyes as much as the mouth. 4 Nov. Asian Age. Pamela D'Mello: Goa's Catholic Church has come out with a strong stand that calls for making itself more responsive to the needs of the weak and reform unhealthy legacies like caste-based institutions in the state. Full text (438 words) at: http://www.hclinfinet.com/2001/NOV/WEEK1/1/IndiaInsideQM3.jsp 4 Nov. Times of India. Break one coconut, and all the rules. Merle Almeida reveals the secret rituals of the perfect Goan fish curry. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow.asp?art_id=1812094150 4 Nov. Sunday Herald Sun (Melbourne). Larry Mendonca faces ruin after food inspectors raided his restaurant. The Melbourne Magistrates' Court convicted him on six charges and ordered to pay $8900 in fines and almost as much in costs. "I have been treated unfairly," Mendonca said "Some people would say I have been victimised." Mendonca craves publicity and for years has bombarded newspapers with pictures of Ian Botham, Shane Warne and Imran Khan on visits to his restaurants - all featuring the smiling Goa-born Larry in his turban. Mendonca defends his reputation on the grounds he has pleased customers for 33 years in the two locations in which he has operated. Full text, 725 words at http://heraldsun.com.au/common/story_page/0,5478,3178613%255E2862,00.html 5 Nov. The Times of India. UK E-Commerce Minister Douglas Alexander attended a meeting in Goa. Minister for Information and Technology Ramakant Khalap said that the aim was to make Goa an IT hub and invited them to come to Goa for their conferences, seminars and to set up IT establishments. 5 Nov. Coventry Evening Telegraph. Keith Floyd's culinary skills would certainly come in useful on a desert island. He conjures up some wonderful fish dishes tonight as he heads to Goa in Channel 5's Floyd's Indian. Of course, he also has to sample the local brew - a liquor made from cashew nuts which Floyd describes as "cashew Calvaldos". It is generally around 30 per cent strength, but beware, if it exceeds 35 per cent, it's poisonous. 6
Nov. Times of India. Aussie honour for writer of Goan origin.
Suneeta Peres da Costa is the co-winner of the $30,000 New South
Wales Women and Arts Fellowship. See: 7 Nov. Revolution. Annie Gurton, a financial journalist and contributor to the Financial Times, is packing up to start a yoga centre in Goa. She will spend six months starting up a yoga-themed web site in India called YogaGoa.com 7 Nov. Times of India, India is the 72nd most corrupt country amongst the 91-nation survey by Transparency International. Finland is the 'least corrupt' country and Bangladesh the 'most corrupt' country in the world. Some others: UK 13, U.S. 17, and Pakistan 80. http://www.timesofindia.com/articleshow.asp?art_Id=386636937 8 Nov. Evening Standard. Secret Jews - From Lisbon to Liberty. At the Jewish Museum. A talk by Dr Hilary Pomeroy, Lecturer in Sephardic Culture at University College London, on Jews who evaded the Inquisition in Portugal and its colonies, such as Goa and Brazil. 25 Nov. Time: 14.30.Tickets: Adults £4.50. Advance booking recommended. FORTHCOMING 11 Nov. Guirim-Sangolda annual feast at Bishop Thomas Grant School, Streatham. For details and tickets contact Joe Figueira 020 8653 7611, Milo Mendonsa 0118 957 4937 or Jane Gracias 020 8543 5454. 17 Nov. 10 00 - 4:00. Bexley Family and Local History Fair, Hall Place & Gardens, Bourne Road, Bexley. Cliff Pereira will represent the Goan community to discuss 1) Goans and the local history 2) Goans and family history, and 3)Goans in England trying to research their family history. cliffjpereira@hotmail.com 18 Nov. Moira Feast at Woolwich Catholic Club (nearest BR Station - Woolwich). Function starts with Mass at 12.30 followed by Social till 8pm. Music provided by Maz N Co. Childrens entertainer. Tickets: Adult - £10; Children under 13 - £3 (all prices incl. meal). Contact Myra Mendes on 020 8303 3974 for tickets. 18 Nov. Navelim Feast at Bishop Thomas Grant School. Streatham. Music: Silver Star Dust (Leicester). Contacts: Maurilio Mergulhao 01634 389777, Sandra Fernandes-Allen 020 8395 5462, Amelia Gomes Tel: 020 8861 2073 or Cosy Rodrigues (Leicester) 0116 243 2039. Fri 23 Nov. 6 30 - 11:00. YLGS (Young London Goans Social - Free Membership 21-40+).The Princess Louise Pub - function room 2nd floor. 208 High Holborn, (Holborn tube station). YLGS have hired the function room for the group. This FREE event is open to all. Disco: Say-One-Do-One email contact marie.pereira@talk21.com, say1do1@hotmail.com 25 Nov. 1.30 pm Fr Agnelo's Day. St George's Cathedral, Southwark. Thereafter at Amigo Hall. Please be in your seats by 1.15pm 1 Dec. 7.00 pm - 11.00 pm. Thornton Heath Goans. Feast of St Francis Xavier. St Andrew's Church Hall, Quadrant Road, Thornton Heath. Music by "Say One Do One" Anthony D'Souza 020-8698 6447 for details. 2 Dec. Goan Association UK. Feast of St Francis Xavier. Archbishop Lanfranc School, Mitcham Road, Croydon. Choir by the Goan Musical Society. Contacts: Diego Pinto 020-8767 0663 or Bernie Gracias 020-8723 1322. |
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