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COMMUNITY NEWS

TV Programme. Easter Sunday. 20 April 2003. BBC1. 10:00 a.m. (60 mins) The Joyful Eastertide. A live celebration of mass for Easter Day from the Catholic Cathedral of St John the Evangelist, Portsmouth. Among the celebrants is Rev. Deacon Joseph Da Gama, who is also a Commander in the Royal Navy. He was born in Nairobi and joined the Royal Navy 25 years ago. He is a chartered aeronautical engineer and is married with three children. He is currently based at Portsmouth and is the Navy's Diversity Policy Officer. He was ordained as a Deacon in the Catholic Church in 1998.
The televised Church service is followed at 11.00 am by a live broadcast of Pope John Paul II delivering his traditional Easter message from St Peter's Square in the Vatican.
The Times, April 14, 2003 reported his new appointment to the Naval Manning Agency in Portsmouth from 29 Aug. 2003. You may congratulate him at joedagama@tiscali.co.uk

16 Apr. Daily Express (London). Three Goan sailors deny taking turns to rape girl. By David Scott. 423 words. Click here for text.

From Flavio Gracias: Goan Crewmen Released On Bail. Following a hearing at Bow Street Magistrates Court on Tue. 15 April 2003, the legal arguments relating to the extradition request from the Bahamas Government could not be completed and the case had to be adjourned. The G.O.A representatives present in Court requested the solicitors acting for the three Goan men to press for their release on bail. Two of the men are in the care of Melvyn Fernandes, the Welfare Director of the GOA, whilst the third is being looked after by a friend in Merseyside. The Goan Association UK would like to receive offers of hospitality from members of the community during what will probably be a protracted stay in the UK. Contact Melvyn Fernandes on 020 - 8239 6962, or email him on GOAWELFARE1@activemail.co.uk The G.O.A. would also like to express its grateful thanks to the respective solicitors for sparing no effort in looking after their clients' interests.

Goan Professional & Associates (UK). Formation of a new dynamic Networking and Social group for Goans with several years experience in any specialized field - (e.g. law, medicine, business, accountancy, IT, engineering, administration, etc). We, as a group, aim to organise a wide range of activities such as jazz nights, weekend courses, day excursions, meals out, theatre nights etc. Your opinions and suggestions are welcome. Look out for the latest events in this weekly newsletter. For further details please contact Rosy Fernandes ukgpa@yahoo.co.uk or Marie Pereira marie.pereira@talk21.com

Check out the audio e-flyer for the Canadian 75th Anniversary celebrations of the Dr Ribeiro Goan High School, Nairobi. Clips of old group photographs. http://merwin.dsouza.home.att.net/reunion.html

Born 30 Mar. 2003, in London: FRANCIS BOSCO ALISTAIR LOBO. Son of Anthony and Alvera. Brother of Juliette, Althea and Felicio. Congratulations to anthony.lobo@bt.com

11 Apr. BBC. Kevin D'Souza, Wardell Armstrong's principal mining engineer has returned from the Congo with a plan to save a colony of gorillas from extinction. Click here for text. Click here for text.

12 Apr. Stoke Sentinel. Kevin D'Souza has returned home from an Indiana Jones-style mission to help save a colony of Congo gorillas from extinction. He will go to South Africa in July for a special conference on ways to protect the gorillas. Click here for text.

Wardell Armstrong News. Expert gives keynote speech at UN seminar to address the challenges of Africa's smallest mining operations Click here for text. For the Genealogist. Kevin is the son of John and Angela (born in Kisumu, nee Martyres) ex-Nairobi and now in Stanmore, Middx., UK. His sister, Vanessa is also in Stanmore. Kevin was born in the UK, gained his degree at the Royal School of Mines and now lives in Nantwich. He is married to Melanie and they have two children, Jamie and Jenny. He hopes to make his first visit to Goa next year. He can be contacted at kdsouza@wardell-armstrong.com

DEATHS

16 Apr. Mapusa, Goa. JOHN TERRY LOBO and LIDIA CONCEICAO LOBO. Both of them passed away peacefully. Father of Sonia/Edmund (Canada), Farley/Lourdes (Canada), Shane/Cirine, John/Ingrid and Pearl/Nelson.

13 Apr. Croydon, UK. ROSA TAVARES, (ex-Calangute, ex-Nairobi and Croydon for 34 years). Passed away peacefully at home. Wife of the late John B. Tavares. Mother of Ignatius (wife, Yaso), Maureen (husband, Trewin) Cynthia and Elsie (husband, Marcus). Grandmother of Rachel, Sonya, Nadia, Angeli and Stefan. The family all miss Rosa and will always remember her with a lot of love and affection.
The funeral will be at St Mary's Church, Croydon, at 10.00 am on Thur, 24 April 2003 followed by the Burial Service at Bandon Hill Cemetery at 11.15 am. Condolences to Ignatius, ignatius.tavares@kcl.ac.uk

12 Apr: Cortalim: MARIA PATRICIA BAPTISTA (ELIZA), wife of late Tarquino mother of Basil, Rufos and Elsa, sister/sister-in-law of Maria Piedade Fernandes (Canada), Ignatius Rodrigues (UK)

12 Apr: Verna: JUSTINO LINO GOES (Zuari Industries Ltd), husband of Julieta, father of Jubal and Jules, brother/brother-in-law of Maria/late Luis Fernandes (London), Johnny/Estella (London), Cajetan/Pauline (London).

31 Mar: Watford, UK: ALIRIO FIGUEIREDO, husband of Sarita, son of late Joao/late Bemvinda, father of Neville/Lorraine, Desmond/Sue, Annette, Fr Tony, Brother/-in-law of late Pliny/Pilar, Ercilia/late Alu, Fr Rui, Saozinha/Vincent and Terezinha. Brother-in-law of Dr Maurelio/Julieta, Aida/late Alvaro, Rui/late Flavia, Servito/Carmen, Maria Cristina, Carmen/Sebastiao. Funeral was on 12 April.

Canada. Month's Mind, Thursday, May 1, 2003 at 6.30 P.M. in fond memory of CARLOTA NAZARE MASCARENHAS. Requiem Mass At Christ The King R. C. Church (Igreja De Cristo Rei), 3495 Confederation Parkway, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. Followed By Refreshments In The Church Hall. Antonio, Ruby, Maria-Renata & Roberto Mascarenhas.

PRIZE COMPETITION

From Colin de Almeida. All inclusive week for two at Turtle Bay Beach Club, Kenya. Closes 30 Jun. No purchase required. See http://www.myholidayfriends.com/competition01.php

GOA NEWS HEADLINES
mainly from Joel D'Souza in Goa, courtesy of GOACOM

11 Apr. Profile of Leo Pinto of Bombay, now aged 90. Leo was goalkeeper (hockey) for India at the 1948 London Olympics when they won the gold. 1111 words.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/cms.dll/xml/uncomp/articleshow?msid=43022089

12 Apr. Times of India. Harvesting IT in Goa. 574 words.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/cms.dll/xml/uncomp/articleshow?msid=43080312

12 Apr. Navhind Times. Goans are being elbowed out by the labour force from other states. The story of labour immigrants in every part and every sector of Goa is identical and it poses the real threat to our identity. Slums all over Goa have been created by them. By Chandrakant Keni.
http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=mag&Story_ID=041240

13 Apr. Joel's photograph of the Palm Sunday procession at Mapusa is at
http://www.goacom.com/news/clippings/pass/pass.jpg

15 Apr. Navhind Times. 3 tourists drown, six missing as boat capsizes off Anjuna
http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=041644

16 Apr. Goa News. Canoe mishap toll rises to nine. http://www.goanews.com/16apr03.htm

16 Apr. Navhind Times. A married couple from Margao are cooling their heels in jail after the police arrested them for allegedly insulting their neighbour by passing remarks on her caste. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=041622

17 Apr.BBC News.The first case of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (Sars) in India has been detected in the western state of Goa. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/2955337.stm

IN THE NEWS

11 Apr. New York Times. Ambaji Shinde, the principal designer at the New York jeweller Harry Winston, died on Tuesday in Manhattan. He was 85. His job brought him into contact with the richest people on the planet. Shinde was born in Goa and trained in the fine arts at the J.J. School of Art in Bombay. 487 words. Click here See also
http://www.newindpress.com/Newsitems.asp?ID=IE820030415025122&Page=8&Title=NRIs&rLink=0

11 Apr. BBC. Indian couples redefine marriage. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/2939055.stm

11 Apr. Toronto Star. Headline: Then the Big D'Cunha lost his cool over SARS. Dr. Colin D'Cunha said ``For heaven's sakes.'' … it was an expression of profound frustration, a measure of his anger, a glimpse of his fear…917 words. Click here

13 Apr. Mississauga News (Canada). Not recognizing skills hinders immigration, business leaders say. …Dr. Colin Saldanha, President of the Mississauga Board of Trade said, "We need more family physicians in Mississauga and helping foreign trained immigrants to enter the health care system will help solve that shortage." He advised the convention to lobby, create workshops to educate immigrants, and network within the community to help newcomers access the right programs. http://www.mississauga.com/mi/business/story/1003884p-1200874c.html

14 Apr. Canada NewsWire. The International Forum on Ecosystem Approaches to Human Health, is to be held at the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM), May 18 to 23, 2003. Ligia Noronha, an economist with the Tata Energy Research Institute in India, will describe efforts to reduce the negative impact that mining activity is having on people's health and that of the environment in the State of Goa. Dr Noronha will give her presentation on Monday, May 19. Full text at http://www.newswire.ca/releases/April2003/14/c0716.html

15 Apr. GoaNet. Tim de Mello reports on the limited period offer $7.99 "Taste of Goa" buffet lunch at the Flaming Copper Pot in Mississauga, Canada. Soropotel, pulau, vindaloo and beef cutlets were some of offerings. The restaurant is run by Gerry Gomes and Larry Dias. Full text at http://www.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet/2003-April/001282.html

Forthcoming. Social Science & Medicine: Listening to mothers: qualitative studies on motherhood and depression from Goa, India. By Merlyn Rodrigues, Vikram Patel, Surinder Jaswal and Nandita de Souza. http://www.elsevier.nl/inca/publications/store/3/1/5/

16 Apr. Toronto Star. Roman Catholics in Toronto will celebrate Easter under tight restrictions after about 30 people connected with a prayer group developed SARS. Rituals such as kissing the crucifix, shaking hands during service and taking the Communion wine from a common cup have been suspended. Public health officials are attempting to stem the spread of the contagious disease, said Colin D'Cunha, Ontario's medical officer of health. 389 words. Text at: click here

16 Apr. Gulf Times. The Big City Band will be flown in from Goa for the Easter Ball at Doha. The band plays different kinds of songs, including the popular "Goan masala.

FORTHCOMING
(for a list of events scheduled for the next 12 months, visit: www.goanvoice.org.uk ).

Click here for help in locating Archbishop Lanfranc School, Croydon

Sun. 20 Apr. 7.30pm Goan Association Grand Easter Dance. Lola Jones Suite, Greaves Place off Garratt Lane. Members: £6 Guests £8 Children: 12-15yrs £4. SAY ONE DO ONE in attendance. Advance booking advisable: Contacts: Norma Menezes-Rahim 0208 771 4457 or email normamenezes@aol.com; Bernie Gracias 0208 723 1322 berniegracias@aol.com

Sun. 20 Apr. Get together at the Slough Tandoori, Chalvey Road East, Slough, Berks starting with Holy Mass at 2:30 pm followed by buffet lunch and dancing to live music. All welcome. Contact Millie on 01753 - 576908 or Mildred on 01753 - 734563

Fri. 25 Apr. 7-11pm. Easter Disco for the 13-19yrs. at the Goan Community Centre, Keston Rd. N17. Only £3, inc. refreshments. For the youth, by the youth! For tickets contact Dexter 020 8376 1068 or Sarita 07930 386 029. STRICTLY NO ALCOHOL'

Sat 26 Apr.: YLGS (Young London Goans Society) presents "IT'S A GOAN THING" [18+] Party!! 7pm-3am @ The VIP Room, ZOO BAR, Leicester Square, London. http://www.zoobar.co.uk/ Music by DJ Dooza & Say One Do One. Tickets £10. TICKETS GOING FAST SO PLS CONTACT ALISON ON 07799 586793 OR alisonbraganza@hotmail.com. Click here for the e-flyer .

Sat.26 Apr. 7-11pm. Goan Community Centre, Keston Rd. N17. Benefit Dance to support Mario Pereira. DEEP AND SOULFUL HOUSE: Latin Vibes, Uplifting Soul Flavas, Garage & Disco Beats with DJ 'Tonn' Only £5. Food & Drinks on sale. Bring your own Alcohol. For tickets contact Caroline Pereira 020 8447 8164

Sun 27 Apr. 4pm. Friends of the Ven. Fr. Agnelo Association are offering a Novena Mass in conjunction with the monthly Konkani Mass to be celebrated at Our Lady and St Christopher's Catholic Church, Cranford.

Sun. 27 Apr. 2.00 pm. Annual General Meeting of the Bastora Union in a classroom at the Archbishop LanFranc School, Mitcham Rd, Corydon CR9 3AS. All Bastorites, including those having any ties with Bastora are welcome. For further details visit www.bastora.com

Sun 4 May: CORTALIM UNION 25th Anniversary. Tickets are now Sold Out -- Tickets will not be available at the door. No Ticket, No Entry.

Sun. 4 May 12noon - 7pm Saligao Association Feast of Mae de Deus. Bishop Thomas Grant School, Belltrees Grove, Streatham. Music by Ronnie Victor's band. Tickets Members £9, Guests £12, price reductions for children. Please contact Serge Coelho on 020 8543 4681 or Selina de Sa on 020 8643 9675 or Nathan DeSouza, Desouza1@aol.com or http://www.saligao.co.uk/

Mon. 5 May. The Goan Cultural Society UK presents "TUJEA PASSOT" Written and directed by Goa's award winning writer JOSE I ROD at St Monica's Hall, Green Lanes, Palmers Green, at 3.00pm, For further information contact : - Bella Fernandes 020 8352 0373, Rosy D'Silva 020 8352 9450 and Ida D'Souza 020 8881 2921.

Sat. 10 May. 6.30 - 10pm. The Goan Musical Society presents "A Goan Cultural Evening" of traditional music & dance at Archbishop Lanfranc School, Mitcham Road, Croydon. Tickets will be on sale from March 2003. Visit www.geocities.com/g.m.s for more info. Tickets available from Alfred Rebello 020 8337 8022, Kerwin Fernandes 020 8230 6935, Bernadette Menezes 0773 632 7201 or Cornelius Monteiro 020 8681 8716.

Sat. 17 May. The Goan Cultural Society UK presents "TUJEA PASSOT" Written and directed by Goa's award winning writer JOSE I ROD. at Archbishop Lanfranc School, Mitcham Road, Croydon, at 3.00pm, For further information contact : - Bella Fernandes 020 8352 0373, Rosy D'Silva 020 8352 9450 and Ida D'Souza 020 8881 2921.

Sun. 18 May. ROCKY'S TROOK TOURNAMENT. Contact: Rocky 020 - 7274 3585.

Sun. 25 May. The Goan Cultural Society UK presents "TUJEA PASSOT" Written and directed by Goa's award winning writer JOSE I ROD. at YMCA Theatre, 7 East Street, Leicester at 3.00 pm. For further information contact : - Bella Fernandes 020 8352 0373, Rosy D'Silva 020 8352 9450 and Ida D'Souza 020 8881 2921.

Sun. 25 May. 1.30 - 9.00 pm. 4th Bakuli (Uganda) Reunion Dance. Archbishop Lanfranc School, Mitcham Road, Croydon. Music by 'Zodiac' and disco by 'Ben's Formula 21'. Food included. £12.00 adults, children (2-12yrs) same menu £6.00. Contact: Tony Lobo 0208 542 0528; Theo Pinto 0208 302 5385; Reg da Cunha, regdacunha@aol.com 0207 732 2659; Gail Jethwa: gail272@btopenworld.com 0208 776 7185.

Sat. 31 May. 4.00pm. Friends of the Venerable Fr Agnelo are offering their Novena Mass at St Andrews Shared Church, Elmshott Lane, Cippenham, Slough, Berks. Followed by a get-together in the Parish Hall. All welcome. Contact Millie Fernandez on 01753 576905

Sun. 1 Jun. 12:30 - 8pm. The AVC Annual Feast. Bishop Thomas Grant School, Streatham. Bring your friends and your dancing shoes and experience the AVC hospitality, as you dance to music by Mariano and his band, and enjoy some great Goan cuisine. Contact Uniece Barros 020 8672 0807, Alba Fernandes 020 86563305, Colin Almeida 020 72284405 calmeida@lycos.co.uk or Plino Martins 020 86578951