COMMUNITY NEWS

Time newsmagazine, June 10, 2002. Cover story: “Rethinking Breast Cancer; New detection techniques and treatments are exciting--and confusing.” Featured, was Jayant Vaidya, a surgeon at University College London Medical School, who led the team that developed a revolutionary technique for the treatment of breast cancer. Jayant Vaidya is a Goan and a Goanet-UK subscriber.

From Joao Paulo Cota: Thu. 04 July - Sun 14 July. "IMAGES OF GOA" Photographic Exhibition. 77 Broadway Market (London Fields), London E8 4PH (Tube: Bethnal Green) Timings: Tue-Sat 11-7pm, Sun 11-5pm An exhibition of photographs taken in Goa by James Taylor, who visits Goa twice a year. Contact: James Taylor 0771 943 0751 and Email: jtphoto@genie.co.uk

From Candy Fernandes: A Directory is being produced by the Goan Community Association as part of our commitment to help people to gain access to as much practical help and support as possible. The adverts, which could be anything from Bands to Caterers, Solicitors to Travel Agents etc., starts from just £5 for 1/4 page of an A5., to cover the cost of a glossy type Directory. If you want to be included in this list please contact Candy 020 8493 0958, candyrose2000@hotmail.com

Financial Times; Jul 3. By Michael Skapinker, Management Editor. …Three years after the Public Interest Disclosure Act came into force, 52 per cent of the 281 organisations surveyed had formal whistleblowing policies. The act provides protection against victimisation for staff who raise concerns about their companies' behaviour. In the first successful claim, Antonio Fernandes won £293,441 compensation in 2000 after being sacked as finance director of Netcom Consultants. Mr Fernandes reported his managing director to the parent company for claiming £316,000 in unauthorised expenses. [Details of the case (Antonio Fernandes of Calcot, Reading), are at http://www.pcaw.co.uk/news/press_1.html ]

The Goan Cultural Society (UK) has been awarded a further £1600 by the National Lottery to enhance their future shows. The earlier grant received was invested in a professional PA System and this has improved the quality of the sound at the shows.

In Dec 1999 GoaNet-UK reported some of the Press coverage following the attack by Eden Strang who ran amok naked with a samurai sword, attacking worshippers attending a service at St. Andrew's Church, Thornton Heath. Gregory and Candida Fernandes were among the injured and in the media photographs. On 29 Jun. The Sun revealed that Eden Strang had been released. See: http://www.thesun.co.uk/ On 1 Jul. the Mirror reported: Noella Gonsalves, 65, was sitting in the choir when Strang went berserk. She said: "It's very frightening to know he's out, especially after he attacked all those innocent and defenceless people. He's not even served two years. He should have been treated for a lot.” See: http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/allnews/page.cfm?objectid=11996315&method=full& siteid=50143 On the same day the Sun quoted Noella Gonsalves as saying, "He should have been locked up forever." Noella told the Evening Standard, "He's not even served two years. In my opinion he should be put away for life - like the judge said at the trial."

In the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships, Leander Paes and Lisa Raymond are through to the quarterfinals of the mixed doubles and play K.Ullyett/ D.Hantuchova on Fri. 5 July. Check out the Leander Paes’ page at: http://www.its.uci.edu/~jaykay/leander.html

The Express, 29 Jun. 410 words. Harley Street ENT specialist Dennis Mendonca, 62, was warned by magistrates that the assault on his wife, Judith, was so serious that he could face a stretch behind bars Mendonca, who is originally from Bombay, admitted attacking her after he found her dancing with a younger man at a party. In Court he said that he was now reconciled with his wife and was trying to get his life back on track. He was remanded on bail and will be sentenced on July 23. 410 words. Text at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/goanet/message/21936

Dennis Raymond MENDONCA. Roehampton, London SW15. Parentage: son of Walter Mendonca, and Adelaide, nee De Souza. Marriage 1: 8 Dec 1966 (m dis 1993), Dr Lorna Maria Mendonca, daughter of late Joaquim Noguer. 2 sons, 1 daughter. Marriage 2: 19 March 1994, Judith Mary (barr), daughter of late Dr Cyril Lynch. Education: Med Coll Bombay (MB BS, MS), Univ of London, FRCS. Career: …sr registrar Univ of Toronto (sabbatical year)… Recreation: playing the piano, accordion, guitar and tennis.

DEATHS

28 June: Navelim: CECILIO XAVIER LOBO, husband of Alda, father of Charlotte/Afonso, Conrad/Susan (UK), Cleopha/Kevin, Clement.

29 June: Sarzora: VIDICIANO FERNANDES, son of late Antonio Felix/late Maria, brother of Amalia/Menino (Canada), Silvano/Angela (all in Canada), Merle, Felix (USA) and Blinston.

1 July: Candolim: EUSEBIA FERNANDES, wife of late Wenceslau Pacience, mother of Danny/Agnelo Fernandes (Calangute MLA), Rositta/Atanasio D'Souza (UK) and Alina/Trevor Antao (P&O) Cruises).

3 July: Santa Cruz: ROSARIA DIAS PALHA, wife of late Juliao, mother of Alex/Henriqueta, late Josefina/Joao Manuel, Isabel/Cruz, Socorina/Anthony (London), Monica/Minguel and Lucia.

CANADIAN CORNER

27 Jun. Montreal Gazette. Alycia Ambroziak writes on Cheryl Braganza's art collection which “is growing in leaps and bounds.” Braganza, said many donations of artwork have come from local schools. A few weeks ago, for example, she was at Herbert Purcell, a Pierrefonds elementary school. Maria de Souza, the school's pastoral animator, had presented her art students with a spiritual project of sorts and the idea of the Palliative Care Centre was an ideal goal for them, Braganza noted. To reach Cheryl Braganza, telephone (514) 426-8052 or send E-mail to artcall2002@hotmail.com 480 words. Color photo of Cheryl Braganza. 29 Jun. Montreal Gazette. Kirkland Library, 17100 Hymus Blvd. in Kirkland. Paintings by Cheryl Braganza, Thursday to July 30. (514) 630-2726. See: www.picturetrail.com/cherylbraganza

From The Catholic Register July 2002: Dr. Terence DaSilva (ex-Mombasa) was ordained a Deacon at a ceremony in St. Michael's Cathedral on June 22, 2002. Wanda DaSilva, his wife, delivered one of the readings. Terry and Wanda are parishoners at St. Christopher's, Mississauga.

28 Jun. The Globe and Mail. Jazz singer, 27-year-old Diane Nalini, performed last Friday at the Montreal Jazz Festival. She now lives in Oxford, England, where she went as a Rhodes Scholar and holds a postdoctoral research fellowship in Physics…Her mother moved from the former Portuguese colony of Goa in India to England when she was 17, did a degree at the London School of Economics, came to Canada in the late 1960s, and taught at Montreal's Villa Maria High School for close to 25 years… Diane has sung in front of Bill Clinton who told her, “You keep singing, 'cause you got it!" Check the Diane Nalini home page at: http://www.dianenalini.com/

FLIGHT INFORMATION

27 Jun. BBC. India travel warning eased. http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/uk/newsid_2069000/2069234.stm

1 Jul. Travel Trade Gazette. Jewel in the Crown Holidays is confident of carrying 10,000 passengers to Goa this winter. . Sales director Paul Cowley said: "We have asked Monarch to ring us if other operators give back seats, so that we can take them on." Jewel in the Crown had hoped to carry 10,000 customers last winter, but the downturn after September 11 limited bookings to less than 7,000 - 2,000 fewer than the previous winter. He added: "We are the second-largest operator to Goa, between JMC and Airtours.".. 199 words.

NEWS HEADLINES

Reports and photographs of the Siolim San Joao annual rain festival. http://www.goacom.com/news/news2002/jun/msg00039.html and http://www.navakal.com/news/picture/2002062902.asp

Goa’s Shripad Naik has been appointed India’s minister of state for civil aviation. He has promised to assist Tourism and to expedite the work on creating an international airport at Mopa in North Goa.

Thanks to the Internet, International telephone call rates to drop drastically. By Fred Noronha. From Goa, calls cost Rs 3 a min. to US and Rs 5 a min to UK. http://www.goacom.com/news/news2002/jun/msg00049.html

The train service between Mumbai and Goa will be upgraded by Dec. this year with a Bullet Train running at a speed of up to 100 miles per hour and covering the distance in cover the distance in just 210 minutes.

A British national (Jane Taylor) was arrested by the Calangute police for overstaying in India without possessing valid documents.

The Chopdem-Siolim bridge was finally opened on July 4 after a ten year a ten year construction period. For Joel’s pictures of the event, see: http://www.goacom.com/news/clippings/Siolimbridge/Siolimbridge.html

IN THE NEWS

29 Jun. Dagbladet Information (Denmark). Article in Danish on the alternative lifestyle available in Goa. http://www.information.dk/Indgang/VisArkiv.dna?pArtNo=20020629130667.txt

30 Jul. Times of India. Goa, backdrop for international film. By Fred Noronha. It is the story of a Brazilian man who discovers rather late in his life that he has a family in Goa. The plot moves between Goa, Lisbon and Rio de Janeiro and will features stars like Tabu and popular Brazilian actress Sonia Braga. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow.asp?art_Id=14488165

1 Jul. The East African (Nairobi). Prof Adolfo Mascarenhas, Chairman of the Institute of Research Assessment at Dar es Salaam University reviews a new book entitled: Culture Of Maintenance For Sustainable Development In Tanzania. For full text see, http://allafrica.com/stories/200207020028.html

2 Jul. The Guardian. Travel insurance advice. Single trips and annual cover.
http://money.guardian.co.uk/travel/insurance/story/0,1456,747521,00.html

3 Jul. Some 35,000 overseas British citizens who were left stateless when the 1968 Labour government closed the door on the entry of east African Asians are finally to be given the opportunity to take up full British citizenship. 481 words. http://www.guardian.co.uk/Archive/Article/0,4273,4453342,00.html

Indian Highways Vol 30; Part 6 (2002) Pp. 69-78. Road Development in Goa. By: Borkar, P. P.; Hede, A.

FORTHCOMING

Sun. 7 Jul. 12 noon- 6pm. Saligao Association Summer Barbeque @ Tolworth Girls School, Fullers Way North, Surbiton, Surrey. Click here.... Plenty of food, fun and games. Bring all your family and friends! Ticket prices are £5 members, £6 non-members and £3 for all children. Contact Nathan DeSouza on 0208 8984124. e-mail: ron_vaz@hotmail.com http://www.saligao.co.uk

Sun 7 Jul. Calangute Feast at Archbishop Lanfranc School. Mass at 12 m'day followed by Social. Contact: Rose Remedios 020 - 8658 7769

Sun. 7 July. 2 pm. TIATR! Leicester: YMCA Theatre, 7 East Street. The Goan Cultural Society UK proudly presents Alfonso Bros, Konkani play, "CHUKH" written and directed by Mike Alfonso. For booking and further information please contact: Charlie D'Souza 2125829, Francis Ferrao 2354732, Lorraine Fernandes 2738326, Lionel Baptista 2124921

Mon. 8th Jul, 7pm. Wimbledon Community Centre, St Georges Rd, SW19 Merton Multicultural History Group host a fascinating exploration of the Goan communities both in the UK and beyond with writer, Clifford Pereira. Entrance is free.

Sun. 14 Jul. 25th Priestly Silver Jubilee celebration of REV. FR.ANDREW FERNANDES. Sacred Heart Church Hall, Edge Hill, Wimbledon, London SW19. Mass 1.30 p.m. followed by social. Tickets inc. snacks/meal - Adults £12, children aged 4-12 yrs £6.. Limited tickets. Felix Pereira: 0208 640 4151; Uniece Barros: 0208 672 0807; Sofia Cota: 07813 777981; Colin Almeida: 0207 228 4405; Sandra Fernandes: 0208 6851674.

Sat. 20 Jul. GOANZ in conjunction with Goa Day Celebrations. Venue Sound London, Leicester Sq. W1. Free B4 9pm; £5 9pm-10pm.; £12 10pm+. Dance 2 the latest sounds or chill @ the bar. Over 18's only. Dress to impress. R.O.A.R. Contacts: Sav: 07810865810; Sandra: 07813603142; Jason: 07958902820; Amanda:07941243302. Or Email goanz_contacts@yahoogroups.com

Sat. 20 Jul. 6.30pm-10.30pm. GCA presents... A memorable evening for all youngsters aged 13-19 Music: Djdex (Sound system provided by Say One Do One),Venue: Goan Community Centre Keston Road, London, N17. Entrance £1 members, £2 non-members. Bring your own food and drinks. For info call Dexter: 0208-376-1068/07929-781-653. Sarita: 07961-404-079 or email djdex_sosolidcrew@hotmail.com

Sun. 21 Jul. Aldona Association ( London ). Feast of their Patron Saint, Thomas, The Apostle. White Hart Lane School Hall, Wood Green N22. Holy Mass at 12 noon, followed by a Social. Music provided by Say One Do One.For tickets please contact Luis Gracias on 020 8764 4353, or Felix Fernandes on 020 8800 5413, or Tony Fernandes on 020 8804 5276, or Joanita Fernandes on 01908 696 882.

Sun 21 Jul. Tivimnenses Association 25th Anniversary Celebrations Social. Bishop Thomas Grant School Belltrees Grove Streatham. Commencing with Holy Mass at 12.30 p.m. Principal Celebrant Bishop Charles Henderson assisted by Fr Andrew Fernandes and Fr Joe Rodrigues. Dance to the Sounds of Dark Star and Maz and Co. Full details from Norma Menezes Rahim on 0208 771 4457 or email normamenezes@aol.com

Sat. 27 Jul. 6.30pm – 11. Simba Football Club Annual Dance. Alexandra Park School Hall, Rhodes Avenue, Bounds Green, N 22. Music provided by Say One Do One. Tickets £6. Snacks and meals available. For tickets please contact Conrad Henriques on 020 8883 2394, or Felix Cardozo 020 8482 3277 or Frank Mendes 020 8888 1400

Sun 4 Aug. GOAN FESTIVAL in conjunction with Goan Organisations at Archbishop Lanfranc School, Mitcham Road, Croydon. Starts with Holy Mass at 12.00 noon. Contact: Diego Pinto 020 - 8767 0663 For offers of help: Contact Cornelius Monteiro 020 - 8681 8716 For Stalls: Contact Juliette de Menezes 020 - 8765 0258