A Happy New Year to All Our Readers
Eddie Fernandes ~ John J. D’Souza

COMMUNITY NEWS

The Goanet-UK appeal raised GBP1598 in appreciation of the efforts of Joel D’Souza. The proceeds were used to buy a Sony Digital camcorder, model DCR-PC 120 for UKP1192 and the balance towards upgrades for his PC. The camcorder was presented to Joel by Tony Correia-Afonso, at the World Wide Goans Convention, Goa, 29 Dec.

The International Goan Convention: Frederick Noronha reports:

1. George Menezes presentation on the Goan sense of humour.
http://www.goacom.com/news/news2001/dec/msg00077.html

2. Konkani and the diaspora. http://www.goacom.com/news/news2001/dec/msg00079.html

3. Invest in Goa, Expats told. http://www.goacom.com/news/news2001/dec/msg00080.html

4. Goans got a sharp wake-up call from globally- noted architect Charles Correa, who asked them not to let sentimentality hinder their understanding of the Goan identity, and instead allow it to grow "into what it wants to become". http://www.goacom.com/news/news2001/dec/msg00078.html

Keith Vaz - 'It's been an interesting year,' said the MP. A week is a long time in politics; a year can be an eternity. Just ask Keith Vaz. (498 words) Leicester Mercury, 27 Dec.

DEATHS

22 Dec. Watford, UK. FRANK DAVID ACKROYD, born 1941. Husband on Margo nee D'Souza of Dar es Salaam. Father of Samantha and Stephanie. Provisional Funeral Arrangements: 4th Jan. @ 12:00. St Helens RC Church, The Harebreaks, North Watford. Condolence to Samantha Ackroyd, sam.ackroyd@btinternet.com Tel. No: 01923 230432. Information from Rene Barreto

23 Dec: Portugal: PEDRO CAETANO FRANCISCO SOARES, husband of Luisa, uncle of Merlyn/Cedric Almeida (UK)

28 Dec. Nairobi. FRANSKIN SOARES. Father of Dr Romeo and Terry Soares. Father-In-Law of Mildred Soares. Grandfather of Jonathan and Julian. Information from Maureen D’Souza.

30 Dec: Saligao: DAMIEN NORONHA, brother of Edilda/Peter Correia, Anne/Charles, sr Lourdes (Loreto), Emily/Manuel Lobo (UK), Josephine/Jorge Carvalho, Patsy/Mervyn Mansey (Canada) and Jacinta Ricketts (UK).

2 Jan: Verna, Goa. MARY AURORA COSTA BIR (Ex-Nairobi), relict of late Fransquinho, mother of Edmund/Myra, Philu/John (UK), sister of Diago/Juliet, late Annie/late Jose (UK). Grandmother of Deborah/Caji, Victoria/Celio, Maloney/Sunil (U.K.), Ulric (U.K.) & Edwin (U.K.).

GOA NEWS

Ad in The Navhind Times, 3 Jan . Attention: Nurses. Only B.Sc (Nursing) and Nursing (3 years diploma + one year experience). Your biggest opportunity. Work for government/corporate UK hospitals with fabulous salaries. Contact immediately, Aditya Manpower, Keegan Empire, A Grande Vanelim, Colva Goa. [Forwarded by Frederick Noronha].

IN THE PRESS

28 Dec. Western Morning News. Sue and Colin Russell, members of Saltash Lions Club, are setting off for India to help restore the sight of 150 blind people. The first leg of their journey will be to Goa, taking with them a large amount of excess baggage, courtesy of Monarch Airlines. They will finish up in Goa for a month spent relaxing on the beach and a spot of fishing. "But no doubt the local Lions of Candolim will have dreamed up some more events for us to attend." Said Colin. They are taking supplies including 2,000 pens on their Indian journey.

29 Dec. Daily Mail. Slump brings out the bargain-hunters. 'We have a large programme into Goa, and the people over there have said it's quiet,' said Stuart Britton, managing director of Somak Travel. Somak has a fortnight's B&B holiday at the Taj Exotica in Goa for GBP799 - well below the average brochure price of GBP1,309 (reservations: 020 8423 3000).

30 Dec. St. Petersburg Times. Our Favourite Pictures. Along the shores of the Indian Ocean, a cow finds a feast. Carrie Pratt: This photograph was taken during my vacation this year in Goa, India. In that sub-continent, cows have complete freedom of where they want to be and nobody can push them around. When I saw this, it struck me as funny that this cow wanted to be at the Indian Ocean eating fruit peelings out of a beer box.

1 Jan. Remix. Article on DJ Goa Gil the 50-year-old techno shaman so integral to the birth of Goa trance. Gil set out in 1969 on a journey that led him to Anjuna in the Indian state of Goa, where, throughout the '70s, he oversaw a gathering spot called the Music House. There, jet-set nomads, vagabond hippies, and dedicated travelers gathered during the Christmas holidays and full moons to party, make music, and exchange stories. The influence of the early Goa-trance scene on Western dance culture cannot be underestimated.539 words. For full text, Click here...

2 Jan. New York Times. Restaurant Review. Tabla, 11 Madison Avenue at 25th Street Floyd Cardoz is executive chef.Beef assad ($14), described as Mr. Cardoz's mother's rendition of a Goan pot roast, resembles nothing so much as a spicy, vinegary Indian sauerbraten 773 words.

3 Jan. Times of India. Trekkers discover the true splendour of Goa. 672 words.
http://www.timesofindia.com/articleshow.asp?art_Id=2015791868

FORTHCOMING

Sat. 5 Jan. G.O.A. New Year Extravaganza at Wandsworth Town Hall. Music By MAZ & Co / DARK STAR Disco Tickets: Members £6.00 (single) £7.00 (couple) Non-members £8.00 (each) Children (10 - 15 yrs) £4.00. No members tickets sold at the gate. Contacts: Norma Menezes-Rahim 020 –8771 4457 Bernie Gracias 020 - 8723 1322

Sun 6 Jan.12.30 - 8.00 GOAN COMMUNITY ASSOC., North London. Feast of Epiphany~Goan Community Centre, Keston Rd. N17. Mass followed by Social. Music by Angelo. Licensed Bar and Raffles. Food available. Tickets Adult Members £4/Children £1.50; Adult non-members £5/children 2.50; Sen.Cit./unwaged members £2; Sen.Cit./unwaged non-members £3. Last date 5/1. Contact: Candy candyrose2000@hotmail.com Edward 020-8889 9771. Proceeds towards new floor. Donations much appreciated.

Sun. 27th Jan. 3 p.m. Blessed Joseph Vaz Mass (Konkani) Mass at the Asian Chaplaincy Hall, St. Augustine`s Priory, 55 Fulham Road, Hammersmith, London W6. Contact Fr. Oliver Antao 020-8563 9102.