COMMUNITY NEWS

From The Gomantak Times 3 June: The Goan Association (UK) has instituted a scholarship in memory of late Romeo da Silva of Navelim for Accountancy. The student availing of this scholarship must be a domicile of Navelim, Salcete, Goa and pursuing higher studies in a college in Goa.

Calling all Goans in the Borough of Croydon ... a small group of Croydon Goans intend to form a locally based organisation to look after the social and welfare needs of their Community. Ideas most welcome and if you wish to be included in the database please contact any of the following: Raymond Lobo - 020 8654 0268; Cornelius Monteiro 020 8681 8716; Oscar Fernandes - 020 8654 4472; Norma Menezes-Rahim 020 8771 4457.

From The Goan Cultural Society UK: We would like to convey our sincere apologies to our theatregoers in Leicester. Due to unforeseen circumstances we were unable to stage the Mike Alfonso's "CHUKH" "tiatr" in Leicester on 2nd June 2002.

George Pinto praises the extraordinary work being done by David Futers Of Newcastle and the GONAS group. They are involved yet again in bringing teachers from Goa to the UK for work experience. £600 of the £2,400 target was raised at a Goan dinner in a Newcastle Yacht Club. Your support would be appreciated. Check out the details at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/goanet/message/21500

Gulf Air is planning charters from the Gulf to Goa from November this year. United Arab Emirates is reported to be considering the possibility of also doing so.

Travel advice for India. The UK Govt. (and many others) has advised against travel to India, including Goa, for the time being. Further details are available at: http://www.fco.gov.uk/travel If you do decide to go, remember to check carefully with your travel insurance as the policy may be invalid for India. Unless the situation improves, charter flights are likely to be cancelled. From Leicester Mercury, 1 Jun.: … Keith Vaz has cancelled a visit to India next month.

30 May. Catering And Hotel Keeper. Headline: Immigration eased but staff shortages persist. Excerpt: At Fernandez Vaz Solicitors, Maria Fernandez helps restaurateurs in making applications. She said that a year ago it was only the large, well-established restaurants that were paying legal fees of between £500 and £2,500 plus relocation costs to bring in new talent. But now the smaller, neighbourhood businesses are following suit, driven by the demand for authenticity and quality. Full text at: http://www.Caterer.com/archive/articledetail.asp?lSiteSectionID=72&lSectionI D=31&articleID=43054

There is, of course, no truth in the persistent rumours that porn Baron Richard Desmond donated £100,000 to the Labour Party in return for the wife of a prominent Goan politician in the UK agreeing to appear in the centrefold of Asian Babes.

DEATHS

29 May. Divar, Goa: BERNARD FERNANDES (Ex-Kenya, Leicester), husband of Antonetta (Anna), father of Mario/Sheela, Genevieve/Jerome, late Edgar, Goretti/Carl, Fatima and Mathias, grandfather of Ashley, Gemma, Sabina Daniel and Rio, Brother/brother-in-law of Thomas/Bertila, John/Almira, Martha/late Robert.

29 May: Santa Cruz, Goa: TERTULIANA DIAS, mother of Elia (USA)/late Pasciano, Manuel/Hilda, Leticia (England)/late Felix, Marina (Ahmedabad)/late John, late Clara/late Napoleon (Pakistan).

3 Jun: Ajmer/Porvorim), OLGA AMARAL, wife of late Paul, mother of Terry/Kishen Singh, sister of Joan de Souza (Saligao) and Mercy Menezes (Scotland).

4 June: Dona Paula: PHILIP ROSARIO ESTORCIO (Ex-Pemba, Zanzibar), husband of late Anna Martina, father of Assencia/Harro (Bonn-Germany), Joseph/Rosie, Anthony/Anna, Philomena/ VK Rama Swamy.

5 June: Mahim: VERNA ATHAIDE, wife of late Ernest, mother of Capt Clarence/Dr Amrita, Loretta/Cedric Monteiro, Aubrey/Judy (Australia), Allan/Joan (Toronto) and Ralph.

CANADIAN CORNER

From Sara Ferrao: The Main Canadian Goan Event of the Year, Viva Goans Around The Globe, takes place in Toronto on 24 August 2002.
Details at : http://www.goatoronto.com/events/vivagoa02/vivagoa02.html or tel. Sara Ferrao: 905 569 6609

From Sara Ferrao: Brendon DeSouza, an 11-year-old leukemia patient from Mississauga was one of the five new in-depth and compelling patient stories featured in The Sick Kids Miracle Weekend, broadcast on 1-2 June on CTV which raised over $6 m. The Toronto Star, 30 May had a 959-word article about him headlined 'You can accomplish anything.' Check it out at: Click here.... For additional information go to http://www.brendondesouza.com For the Genealogists: Brendon is the son of Judy and Leonard (ex Nairobi). Judy’s parents are Jack (Nairobi Heroes) and Natty Carvalho. Leonard's parents are Elma and Anthony De Souza, also ex-Nairobi.

Cheryl Braganza invites you to the inauguration of an exhibition of some of her works on Thursday, July 4th, 2002 from 6.30 to 8 pm at the Salle d'Exposition, Kirkland Library, 17200 Hymus, Kirkland. The exhibition will feature 35 of her most recent works and run until July 30. Hours are Mon.-Fri. 10am - 9 pm. cherylbraganza@sprint.ca Her bio data, portraits and pictures of some of her works are at: http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?username=cherylbraganza

3 Jun. The Globe and Mail. Headline: Lower costs help mitigate brain drain. Excerpt: Joseph D'Cruz, a business professor at the Joseph L. Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto said foreign businesses have been attracted to Canada for years because of its lower labour costs, especially when compared with the United States because of employee loyalty, and universal health care system.

5 Jun. Toronto Star. Pradip Rodrigues of Mississauga writes: Many immigrants coming into the country these days have absolutely no intention of assimilating and end up holding on to beliefs and traditions that even those in their native lands have shed. For full text, 196 words, Click here... Pradip Rodrigues, a recent immigrant to Canada from Bombay where he trained as a journalist, had a previous letter in the Toronto Star, 18 Mar. 2002. He wrote on the thousands of professionals who arrive in Canada every year and are unable to find work in their chosen fields.

NEWS HEADLINES

The British Deputy High Commission in Bombay has reduced visa services and applications will not be accepted for the time being from those who have not travelled to the UK earlier.

ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS: Writing in The Asian Age on 31 May, Pamela D’Mello correctly predicted a nail biting finish to the Goa Assembly Election. And what a cliffhanger it was! The BJP and Congress started off with level pegging. Then the BJP drew ahead. Congress followed with a late spurt and it was 16 seats each for what seemed an eternity. The final seat went to the BJP and Parrikar staked the claim to form the Government. Detailed results and analysis by Fred Noronha at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/goanet/message/21551

Prominent losers: Ramakant Khalap; Mauvin Godinho; Churchill Alemao Some of the winners: Pratapsing Rane; Dr Wilfred D'Souza; Victoria Fernandes; Aleixo Sequeira (ex-Mombasa); Matanhy Saldanha; Luizinho Faleiro; Matanhy Saldanha.

1 Jun. BBC: Hung assembly in India's Goa state. http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/world/south_asia/newsid_2020000/2020325.stm

3 Jun. BBC: India's BJP takes over in Goa. http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/world/south_asia/newsid_2022000/2022921.stm

Micky Pacheco, the new Tourism Minister describes how Churchill Alemao framed him. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow.asp?art_id=12100061

IN THE NEWS

31 May. The Evening Standard (London). Headline: Cruise to a better mind and body. P&O's Aurora…the alfresco-style cafeteria, offers the full days-of-the-Raj experience at its themed Indian nights, when the ship's largely Goan crew dish up their favourites…

31 May. Globe & Mail, (Toronto) Berlin Travel Guide. “Inspired by the Indian coastal state of the same name, Goa is an easygoing bar and restaurant with an emphasis on healthy Pan-Asian food. In the wee hours, patrons relax on low benches covered with Indian-print cushions, enjoying hip cocktails and mellow tunes.” Details at: http://www.goa-berlin.de

31 May. The Times Educational Supplement. Teachers in the 4th and 5th years of their careers are now eligible for £500 professional development bursary…two colleagues from Ashington education action zone used it to take part in the pilot scheme by travelling to Goa to set up inter-school links.

31 May. The Daily Telegraph…Our relations with India are quite cordial, though we are still pressing for the return of Goa, Pondicherry and Hyderabad to their rightful owners…

1 Jun. The Daily Telegraph. Headline: Bookings for India hit by war threat. Excerpt: …London-based Goa Way, which specialises in Kerala and Goa, said that "advance bookings are staying the same"….

1 Jun. The Daily Telegraph …Scores of Britons also live permanently in the hashish-rich Himalayan region of Kulu and Manali, and in equally decadent Goa on the west coast…

1 Jun. Televisual. Frontline 1980 was founded by Tim Mein and Mike Croker. Croker, who was with Action Video, now runs a beach bar in Goa.

1 Jun. The Express. Former Transport Secretary Stephen Byers is believed to be on holiday in the Indian state of Goa.

2 Jun. Dawn. There are more than 2,500 Portuguese citizens living in India, the vast majority in the tiny one-time Portuguese enclave of Goa. http://www.dawn.com/2002/text/top3.htm

2 Jun. Jerusalem Post. Peres warns Israelis to leave India. Click here....

3 June BBC. War fears affect Indian economy.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/world/south_asia/newsid_2023000/2023338.stm

3 Jun. The Evening Post (New Zealand). TV Programme. TV One. 8.00pm, 7 June. Rick Stein's Seafood Odyssey will feature lobster being cooked with tandoor spices in Goa. [A 30 minute feature on Rick Stein in Goa was televised in the UK, on BBC 2 at midday on Sat. 1 Jun.]

4 Jun. Daily Nation (Nairobi). Golf: Cheryl D'Souza beat Ron Fasol on countback with 41 points to win the Unilever Dash Cup. http://www.nationaudio.com/News/DailyNation/Today/Sports/Sports171.html

5 Jun. South China Morning Post (Hong Kong). Extract: Worldwide Property Show organiser Mike Bridge said real-estate agents from Spain, Britain, Australia, Cyprus, Florida, Bali, Goa, China and Hong Kong would provide information to interested investors at the first Expat Show to be held in Hong Kong this weekend.

FORTHCOMING

Sat. 15 June, 6pm. Ladainha (Litany in Konkanim) at Goan Community Centre, Keston Rd. N17.Joe & Effie Moraes celebrate the Feast of St Anthony of Padua followed by fellowship. All welcome

Sun 16 Jun. Nairobi Heroes F.C. reunion at Whitehart Lane School, Whitehart Lane, Wood Green, London N22. Mass at 12.30pm followed by social with music by Mellow Tones. Please book your tickets early to avoid disappointment by contacting Eulogio Braganza 020 8888 9109, Marshal Fernandes 01707 642842 , Greg Carvalho 01245 261302 or by e-mail nairobiheroes@hotmail.com

Sun. 16 Jun. 3 pm. S London: Merton Hall, Kingston Road, South Wimbledon, London. By Public demand, now South of the river GCS proudly presents, Alfonso Bros, Konkani play, "CHUKH" written and directed by Mike Alfonso. For booking and further information please contact: Ida (London) 020 8881 2921, Bella (London) 020 8352 0373 or Rosy (London) 020 8352 9450. See: http://www.goanculturalsociety.com

Sun 16 Jun. SIOLIM UNION Feast Contact: Loretta Fernandes 020 - 8696 9886.

23 Jun. 3 pm. N London: St Monica’s Hall, Green Lanes, London N.13. The Goan Cultural Society UK proudly presents Alfonso Bros, Konkani play, "CHUKH" written and directed by Mike Alfonso. Contacts : Ida 020 8881 2921, Bella; 020 8352 0373 or Rosy 020 8352 9450. See: www.goanculturalsociety.com

Sat 29 June, Join Say One Do One Disco in an evening playing R&B, Garage and latest tunes. All welcome. Free Entry. Upstairs in the Princess Louise Pub, 208 High Holborn from 7 till 11 For Details call Paul on 07956 496190/Nigel on 07956 984 532 or Email say1do1@hotmail.com

Sun 30 Jun. - Benaulim Feast (the feast of St John the Baptist) at White Hart Lane School, White Hart Lane, Wood Green, London N22 (opp the New River Sports Centre). Mass at 12.30 followed by social with music by Maz & Co ( Mariano). For tickets and further info please contact Gasper - 0208 6254728, Mary 0208 8039752 or Josephine 0208 9677471

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

Sat 13 Jul. G.O.A. VIVA LE FRANCE - Shop, Sight-see & Dine Collections from Tooting Broadway and Norbury. Cost (approx) £15.00 members / £20.00 non-members Contacts: Juliette de Menezes 020 - 8765 0258 Norma Menezes-Rahim 020 - 8771 4457

Sun 21 July. Tivim Assoc. Feast - 25th Anniversary celebrations at Bishop Thomas Grant School, Streatham. Contact: Norma Menezes-Rahim 020 - 8771 4457 or normamenezes@aol.com