COMMUNITY NEWS

2 Nov. Indian Express. Interview with tennis ace, Leander Paes from Velim, Goa, portions of which were televised by NDTV. [Leander Paes has many Grand Slam Doubles titles and was ranked no. 1 Doubles Player in the World in 1999. But it was his clowning with Martina Navratilova at the Wimbledon mixed doubles finals this year and winning that endeared him to the hearts of millions. A recent brain lesion operation has left him resting and he revealed plans to write an autobiography. In the Indian Express interview he said,] “Grandpa actually designed this home [in Velim] for us. He was quite a man. He came over from Arusha, in Tanzania. He was a great doctor and when the Indians were asked to leave from there, he got a boat with his brother and sailed to Goa.” See http://www.indianexpress.com/full_story.php?content_id=34566

2 Nov. Scottish Daily Record. Excerpt: The most striking thing about Billy Talent, the Toronto band is guitarist Ian D'Sa's tall hair and huge sideburns . [They have just completed a UK tour. Check out their site, http://www.billytalent.com/ for sound clips, bio, photos, video, news, tour dates etc. Listen to the BBC 1 interview at http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/alt/zanelowe/interviews/billy_talent.shtml] They appear on 14 Nov in Montreal and 16 Nov. in Ottawa.

3 Nov. Herald (Goa). Headline: Amche Historr creates a niche in London. Excerpt: Amche Historr, The Goan Oral History Group based in London, has struck it lucky. Community grants have been granted to Goans living in London to contribute their life stories to local historical archives. See: http://article.gmane.org/gmane.culture.region.india.goa/8123

4 Nov. The Times. Hospital Consultants Guide. Royal Hospitals, Belfast. Aires Agnelo Barnabe Barros D’Sa (1965). Specialist area: Vascular surgery. Special interest: Carotid artery surgery; Aortic surgery; Peripheral vascular disease; Venous surgery. Private: Ulster Independent Clinic, Belfast. Merit award: A Plus 1999. 6 Nov, Coventry Evening Telegraph. It was revealed that the 20 months suspension of Alban Barros D'Sa from Walsgrave Hospital cost £600,000. (See Times 8.6.01 at http://www.freedomtocare.org/page203.htm) Aires and Alban were born in Nairobi, the sons of Inaio Francisco Purificaao Saude and Maria Eslinda Ines (Barros).

7 Nov. The Herald (Glasgow). Exhibition Review. Plunder, culture as material is at Dundee Contemporary Arts until January 11 and includes Melanie Carvalho's tropical landscapes. [Melanie was born in Zambia in 1969 but grew up in Bromley. Her father is from Goa, and her mother is English. “There's always been a big emphasis in the family that we are Goan. The fact that we're half-English is not really discussed. And we're Goan, as opposed to Indian, which is quite weird as well.”]

13 Nov. Redhill & Reigate Life. Hockey: Reigate Priory 2 Goan 1. Reigate showed true resolve as they took on Goan at home, another team with regional league aspirations, on Saturday. For full text click here.

13 Nov. Times of India. AirAsia, Malaysia’s no-frills airline. is all set to commence flights between India and Malaysia with air fares almost 70 per cent cheaper than existing ones. AirAsia's 38-year-old half-Goan CEO Tony Fernandes is in the process of finalising plans for landing into India. See http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/cms.dll/html/uncomp/articleshow?msid=279392 [Tony Fernandes has been featured in these columns for some years now. He used to work as an accountant for Branson in Baker Street, London. He moved to Malaysia to take up the offer of MD of Warner Music Malaysia and later bought the ailing airline and has turned its fortune around dramatically. He has been compared to Richard Branson. The AirAsia website is www.airasia.com/ ].

Goa Sudharop is holding International Goan Women's Appreciation Day in Oakland, California, on Sunday 16th Nov. 2003. A few tickets still available, see details at
http://www.goasudharop.org/GOAN.pdf No Tickets will be sold at the door.

DEATHS

11 Nov. Toronto. FERNANDO (FERDY) MENDES. (ex Tanzania). Husband of Ingrid. Father of Elenor and Ivan. Son of the late C.Sebastian Mendes and Mary Mendes. Brother of Mildred/Cedric Abreu; Tony/Ramona; Alvaro/Doreen; Stella/Agnelo DeSouza. Funeral at the Church of the Annunciation, 3 Combermere Drive on Sat. 15 Nov. at 10:15am. Burial at Holy Cross Cemetery on 8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Condolences to brendan.abreu@rogers.com

6 Nov. London, UK. (Edmonton). REMETINA (TINA) RODRIGUES. (nee Fernandes. ex-Nairobi and Simba Football Club, London). Wife of Walter. Mother of Ingrid and Nicole. Daughter of Conceicao Thomas and Zeferina Fernandes. Sister of the late Xavier Fernandes and Sebastian(Seby), Anastasia, Antoinette and Agnelo. Tina had a massive stroke on 5 Nov. (her 48th birthday). She had a peaceful and painless death. The Funeral on Tuesday 18th November 2003. Contact the family for details. Donations will be appreciated in lieu of flowers as the proceeds will go to a Children's charity in Goa. Condolences to Walter Rodrigues. wr015a2988@blueyonder.co.uk tel. 020 8803 4652

? Nov? Saligao, Goa/Borivali-Bombay: ELIZENA (MAC) DE SOUZA. Mother of Henry, Harold, Amelia, Francis, Victor and Felicia. Sister-in-law of Nina, Anton, Neil. (all of Canada and UK). Sister to Sr Collette of Borivali, Bombay.

LOOKING FOR

Melba Dias in Sri Lanka ( nee Faria, ex-Mombasa) is looking for Maurice Saldana and Lucinda Coelho (both ex-Mombasa). e-mail: melba@sltnet.lk

From Merwin D’Souza: The Dr Ribeiro Goan School, Nairobi, Class of ’64, needs to locate only a few more classmates. Check the website, http://class.of.64.home.att.net/news.html for the results of our endeavours so far. Help to complete the picture. e-mail class.of.64@att.net

FLIGHT INFORMATION

9 Nov. Sunday Mirror. Save £181 on a seven-night holiday to Goa with Odyssey Worldwide. The price of £393p.p. includes flights from Manchester leaving November 22, B&B accommodation at the Marinha Dourada Resort at Arpora-Baga and transfers. Details: 0870 429 4242

9 Nov. Sunday Mercury. Hundreds of thousands of visitors flock to relax on Goa's beautiful beaches. Around two dozen stretches of soft white sand indent the region's coast, from spectacular 25-kilometre sweeps to secluded palm-backed coves. Avion (020 8492 3531) offers seven nights half-board in Calangute for pounds 459 from Nov 27, ex-Gatwick.

FOR SALE

For that exclusive Christmas gift: Auction – Toronto – Tue., 18 Nov. 2003 at 7pm at Waddington's, 111 Bathurst Street, Toronto. Lot No 573. A Goanese Brass Mounted Hardwood Chest, the rectangular top enclosing a storage compartment with pierced brass decoration, bail handles to the side, on a plinth base, 22 x 24 x 53.5" Est. $600/800. See: www.waddingtons.ca [See also lot 1470: A Jain Bronze Phallus, on a stepped circular plinth, with a serpent mandorla behind, height 9.8" India, 18-19th c. Est. $400/600]

Auction – London - Tue., 18 Nov. 2003. Sothebys, Olympia. An Indo-Portuguese carved ivory group, probably Goa, 19th century. Estimate £300—500. Details & photo at:
http://search.sothebys.com/jsps/live/lot/LotDetail.jsp?lot_id=44PTN

GOA NEWS HEADLINES

8 Nov. Herald. The Vasco Tourist Taxi Union has objected to the erection of a new car rental service by a private firm at Dabolim airport.

8 Nov. Navhind Times. Now, tourists can call transport dept if overcharged by taxis. The tariff in force is Rs 8 per kilometre and fifty per cent for the return journey. See:
http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=110817

9 Nov. Herald. Talent isn't Goan art's problem. By Rudolf Ludwig. Statistics show that more than 90% of all sold artworks go outside Goa, less than 10% remain within the Goan boundaries at the walls of Goan houses. See: http://www.goacom.com/news/news2003/nov/msg00037.html

11 Nov. Navhind Times. Adorabelle Amaral from Panaji, was crowned Miss Goa 2003 and the lissome Valerie Rodricks was adjudged the runner-up last Sunday. The judges for were Milind Vernekar, Maria Saldanha, Vijay Gupta, Savio Bruto Da Costa, Keshav Prabhu and Dr Hubert Gomes. See
http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=111111

12 Nov. Times of India. Fayaz Shawl, Director Interventional Cardiology Washington Adventist Hospital, plans to set-up several Cardiology Hospitals in India including one in Goa. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/cms.dll/html/uncomp/articleshow?msid=277532

IN THE NEWS

31 Oct. The Guardian. Kenya will banish thousands of expatriates so that local people can take their jobs, the government confirmed yesterday. Work permits for two-thirds of the expatriate labour force are not to be renewed. See http://www.guardian.co.uk/kenya/story/0,12689,1074618,00.html

6 Nov. Press Gazette. Sheila Pereira is trying to pull together a team to publish Sitare, a new magazine for professional Asian women. “It will have light hearted lifestyle content, feature Western writers who had been influenced by Indian teaching and include coverage of more hard-hitting issues ignored by existing titles,” she says.

7 Nov. GoaNet. Alvaro Peres da Costa (Suneeta’s Dad) discloses that the Goan Overseas Association of New South Wales, Australia, decided to sponsor the publication of a book, Folk Songs of Goa – Mando-Dulpods and Deknnis. See: http://article.gmane.org/gmane.culture.region.india.goa/8262

7 Nov. The New Zealand Herald. Bernadette Soares has developed and launched a hair removal gel range. She gave the product a New Zealand-made identity by including aloe vera and kiwifruit extracts. The products are sold in 250 New Zealand pharmacies. Her next challenges are increasing New Zealanders awareness of body sugaring and making the business international. Her company website is at http://www.bernz.co.nz/ For full text of article, 634 words, click here.

7 Nov. Times of India. Salaam Mumbai! Report of Keith Vaz’s visit to India. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/cms.dll/html/uncomp/articleshow?artid=271104

9 Nov. People (UK). Dalip Tahil who plays charmer Dan Ferreira in the hit TV soap, EastEnders, faces deportation by Home Office due to problems over his work permit. 794 words. For full text click here.

9 Nov. Indian Express. Pakistan Cricket. Excerpts: The Karachi Goan Association had a lovely ground. Wallis Mathias, a Goan, the first Christian to play for Pakistan, was one of the gentlest, kindest cricketers you ever will see. Antao D'Souza, who was born in Goa in 1939, and educated at Karachi also played for Pakistan and toured England in 1962.
http://www.indianexpress.com/full_story.php?content_id=34956

9 Nov. San Francisco Chronicle. In "The Land of the War Elephants," (Nomad Press, $22.95, 207 pages) British adventurer and former soldier Mathew Wilson describes Goa: "In Goa, everything is overturned in a riot of viridian green changing to neon green in the paddy fields, the burnt sienna and umber of the raw earth, the blaze of bougainvillea, the red of the laterite dirt roads, and the brilliant white of the churches. It was blinding under full sun. You needed your dark glasses."

10 Nov. Pioneer Press. Minnesota. Archbishop Harry Flynn of Minneapolis decries racism in the Catholic Church. http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/news/local/7224420.htm

10 Nov. The Miami Herald. Review of Susie Coelho's book, “Styling for Entertaining.” Excerpts: Author of two lifestyle books and host of HGTV's new weekly series, Outer Spaces, Coelho was a model, actress, restaurateur and wife of Sony Bono. Born in England to East Indian parents, Coelho grew up in Washington, D.C., France, Maryland and then New York, where she became a model with the Ford Agency. ''Then I moved to Los Angeles, became an actress, married Sony Bono, worked with him in his restaurants, got divorced'' Full text, 734 words, at
http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/entertainment/7216309.htm

11 Nov. Express Times. Pennsylvania. New Citizens are sworn in. Juliet Mascarenhas followed her eight children from India to Easton, where she has lived since 1982. "I didn't want to go in and out of the country any more," Mascarenhas said. "It was a hassle. I decided to take citizenship and be with my children here."
http://pennlive.com/news/expresstimes/pa/index.ssf?/base/news-8/1068545145160910.xml

12 Nov. GoaNet. Goa to set up NRI cell in Canada. says minister. Eugene Correia reports on the Toronto visit by two Goa's Ministers, Minister of Industries Francisco D'Souza and Minister for Trade and Commerce Ramrao Dessai. See http://article.gmane.org/gmane.culture.region.india.goa/8435

13 Nov. Times of India. The Mumbai Court attached the table and chair of the Municipal Commissioner for failing to deal with the complaint of Santa Cruz resident Jennifer Fernandes. Ms Fernandes has been complaining since 1996 about a leakage in her hall because of a toilet constructed right above it. "I hate injustice of any kind,'' said the 56-year-old former school head mistress. "I don't like the word 'No' when I know that the work can be done. In fact,when someone tries to create obstacles in my path, I become more determined,'' she added. Full text, 294 words at
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/cms.dll/xml/uncomp/articleshow?msid=280438

FORTHCOMING

Click here for help in locating Archbishop Lanfranc School, Croydon

Sun. 16 Nov. 19:15 (45 mins). TV Programme. Title: Dowry Law. Channel BBC2

SOLD OUT! Sun. 16 Nov. The Union of Navelim. Feast. SOLD OUT - No tickets will be available at the door.

Sat. 22 Nov. 06:00am. South East Goans Sports & Social Club. Day trip to France via Le Shuttle departing Folkestone 08:45. Members and guests at £20. First come first served basis. Please send form details and remittances to Chris Pinto, 4 Plaxton Road, Erith, DA8 1NL. Contacts: Chris: 01322 400732; Victor: 020 8303 5106

Sun 23 Nov. 2.30pm. Fr Agnelo’s Day. St. Georges Cathedral, Westminster Bridge Road, Southwark. Tube: Lambeth North.

Sat. 29 Nov. 7pm to midnight. Goan Association (UK) Disco Fever for ages 16 and over. Say One Do One playing all your favourites. Bina Banqueting Hall, 4-8 Upper Tooting Road, SW17 (opposite Tooting Bec Station). Licensed bar. Entrance: £5 including snacks. Contact: Lily/Tony D'Souza 020-8644 5310; Wilma/Cedric D'Cruz 020-8954 1596.

Sun. 30 Nov. Moira Feast at ATC Hall, South Wimbledon. Contacts: Anthony D'Souza 020 - 8689 6447.

Sun. 30 Nov. 2.00 p.m. Norbury Manor High School for Girls, Kensington Avenue, Thornton Heath, Surrey CR7 8BT. Konkani Dramatic Association presents ROGTACHO FORS." Comedy written by Rosita Pereira and Michael Alfonso. Produced and Directed by Judith Pacheco Fernandez and Antonio Fernandes. Play written by Zeferin Silveira. Tickets adults £9.00. Children under 11years £6.00. Discounts for group bookings. Please contact Judy Pacheco Fernandez 0208 7632606/07949403741. Cornelius Monteiro 0208 6818716 or Domacian Moniz 0208 3761609/07940501196

Wed. 3 Dec. 7pm. Special Holy Mass to commemorate the 451st anniversary of St Francis Xavier at the Holy Family Church, Trelawney Avenue, Langley, Slough. The mass will be celebrated by Rev. Fr. Oliver Antao s.f.x., and will be followed by a get together after the service. Further information from Ciril de Quadros (ph 01753-540981, e-mail dequadrosc@halcrow.com)

Wed. 3 Dec. 7:45pm. The South East Goans Sports & Social Club will be celebrating the Feast of St. Francis Xavier. St. Stephen Church, Deepdene Rd, Welling, Kent. Principal Celebrant: Right Reverend Bishop Charles Henderson. Food and refreshments will be available in the Church Hall after Mass. Contacts: Victor: 020 8303 5106; Bonnie: 020 8851 4677; Damaciano:020 8316 1473.

Sat. 6 Dec.: YLGS Christmas Party (Thames Boat Cruise & Disco) from 7pm-11pm on M.V. Erasmus. Tickets are £12 (Including Snacks) B4 21st Nov and £15 thereafter. STRICTLY ONLY 250 TICKETS. For More Info & Tickets, Contact Myra 0798 449 6221 or funds@ylgs.org.uk

Sat 6 Dec. Thornton Heath Goans. Celebrate the Feast of St Francis Xavier. Mass at 6p.m. in St. Andrew Church, Brook Road, Thornton Heath followed by a social. Music by "Take Note". Limited tickets at £8 includes meal with a drink. Children under 12 free admission. Call Juliette DeMenezes 0208 765 0258.

Sun. 7 Dec. G.O.A. FEAST OF St FRANCIS XAVIER at Archbishop Lanfranc School, Mitcham Road, Croydon starting with Mass at 12.30 pm. Choir by the GOAN MUSICAL SOCIETY Contacts: Diego Pinto 020 - 8767 0663 Norma Menezes-Rahim 020 - 8771 4457 Bernie Gracias 020 - 8723 1322

Sat. 13 Dec. 7.30pm to late. Christmas Dance at Jasmin’s Club, 202 Upper Tooting Rd. Music by “Mustang” . Tickets (inclusive of meal) - £10 adults, £5 children 2 – 12 years. Tony Lobo 020 8542 0528 or e-mail: regdacunha@aol.com

Sun. 14 Dec. G.O.A. Children’s Christmas Party at Archbishop Lanfranc School.

Sun. 14 Dec. 1:00pm- 4pm. The South East Goans Sports & Social Club: Children's Christmas Party. St. Stephen's Parish Hall, 26 Deepdene Road, Welling, Kent. Includes Food and Drink, Entertainer, Competitions, Prizes, Games and Nativity Play. Members at £4.00 and Guests at £5.00. Contacts: Evelyn: 01322 433393; Chris: 01322 400732; Victor: 020 8303 5106; Terry: 01322 449486.

Wed. 31st Dec. (7pm till 12:30am). The South East Goans Sports & Social Club: New Year s Eve Ball at the Woolwich Town Hall, Market Street, London, SE18. Music and Disco by Mustang & Say One Do One. Entry inc. snacks: Members £14; Guests £18. Contacts: Eusebio: 020 8304 9089; Alex:020 8306 0974; Evelyn: 01322 433393; Chris: 01322 400732; Victor: 020 8303 5106; Bonnie:020 8851 4677; Terry: 01322 449486.

Wed. 31 Dec. (7pm till late). The Saligao Association (London) is holding its New Year’s Eve Ball at Tolworth Recreation Centre, Tolworth, Fullers Way North, Surrey, KT6 7LQ. Music by 'Guava Groove'. Members £17, Guests £19. Meals and snacks are included. Further details from Zemira Fernandes 01895 259947, Marlene Vaz 020 8669 5838, Sergio Coelho 020 8543 4681, Julius Sequeira 020 8460 6385

FOR LATER EVENTS SEE http://www.goanvoice.org.uk