COMMUNITY NEWS

Warren Noronha’s (ex-Nairobi), London Fashion Week show last week was greeted with the usual accolades. It is impossible to keep up with the media attention that he attracts but an attempt has been made this week to list some of the coverage in a supplement which it is hoped to update. You will find biographical info about him and his family, a video link to an interview with him and catwalk photographs of some of his shows. There are excerpts from Press reports going back to 1999 and links to other sites and even to Emma Bunton and Victoria Beckham! It has been a busy week for me – to find out why, click here.

Cliff Pereira has launched his profusely illustrated narrative on the Goans in the Port of London. He examines the evidence of Goans in Deptford in the 18th century and finishes with look at the Goan Community of London today. There are sections on A maritime culture; The priest and the company; The Goans of Bombay; Lascars in the East End; Colonial clerks; The exodus. There is also a Konkani translation of the full text. A riveting read in any language! Check it out at : http://www.portcities.org.uk/london/server.php?show=ConNarrative.50

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On a brief visit to London till 9 Oct is Richard Vaz of Rich(ard) Builders in Goa. He is promoting his mini-village near Panjim, on the Bambolim plateau. Check out his website at http://www.richbuilders-goa.com See the RB Paradise page for the interactive site plan. You can contact Richard Vaz on his mobile, 07985 494251 or e-mail richardvaz@richbuilders-goa.com His wife, Lafira Vaz (nee Louzardo, ex-Mombasa) would like to re-establish contact with old friends.

From Tony & Sally D’Costa Thank you to all who supported the Pilar Fund Raising Social held in Crawley Sussex on the 20th Sept. The Event was a Big success from which a Total sum of £3500 was raised. A cheque for this amount has been presented to the Pilar Fathers at their Parish in Deptford London. The money raised will go to sponsoring Seminarians to the Priesthood in GOA.

Money, drugs & sex were the three topics hotly debated at the second Asian Youth Conference, organised by Asian Voice newspaper that took place on 20th Sept. 2003 at the House of Commons. More than a hundred representatives from Asian youth groups, business and the community gathered to debate issues like the funding of higher education, drugs in the Asian community and the issue of Asian female role models. See: http://www.redhotcurry.com/news/ayc2003.htm

Donations received.  £25 each: Armando De Sousa; Norma Menezes-Rahim; Tivim Association

DEATHS

26 Sep: Parra: FELIX ANTHONY D'SA: (Ex-Ministry of Defence, Kenya Police), husband of Maria Felicidade, father of Beda/Lister de Souza (England), Ross/Roosevelt de Barros (Australia), grandfather of Denzil, Annabel; Nigel de Souza, and Reuben and Russel de Barros.

25 Sep: London: BERNADETTE D'SOUZA: Wife of Xavier, mother of Natasha, Anthony, Savio, Tania/Shaun, daughter-in-law of Natalia/late Bernard Monte-Villa, Guirim/Sangolda, sister-in-law of Valentino/Claudina, Anette/William, aunty of Loraine/Ossie, Michelle, Dona, Carri-Ann, William, Joden.

20 Sep. Alberta, Canada: ROLANDO SILVERIA (ex Mombasa and London). Husband of Assumption. Father of Caroline Ann, brother of Palermo (Portugal), Palmiro/Myrtle of (Alberta),& Lourdes DeSouza of British Columbia. Condolences to: rsilveira@compusmart.ab.ca

LOOKING FOR

Alvito Rego of Nairobi, arego@wananchi.com is looking for Giles and Rui Saldhana formerly of Mombasa, Nairobi and last known to be in London.

GOA NEWS HEADLINES

27 Sep. Herald. The rapacious taxi drivers of South Goa.
http://www.goacom.com/news/news2003/sep/msg00126.html

28 Sept. Times of India. Football: Churchill Alemao and his team have been fined and suspended for the rest of the current season for assaulting the referee after the Dempo match on 17 Sept. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/cms.dll/xml/uncomp/articleshow?msid=205457

28 Sep. Deccan Herald. The Goa government proposes to create an estate exclusively for educational institutions. The proposed 500 acre site is six kilometres from the proposed international airport at Mopa. http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/sep28/n3.asp

29 Sep. Yahoo News. By Fred Noronha. Technology should be used to preserve and digitise rare and crucial records of Portuguese colonial rule in India, say researchers and historians. http://in.news.yahoo.com/030929/43/282w9.html

29 Sep. Express Hotelier & Caterer. Moving beyond its long flaunted troika of sun, sand and surf, Goa has earmarked land for the construction of its first IT savvy beach resort. The 44-acre plot, on Goa’s northern beach of Arambol is up for construction bids. The Indian government, in its effort to promote Goa as a prime destination to the overseas market, has allotted the state government Rs 2.5 crore for a special overseas campaign package and enhancement of its tourist circuit. http://www.expresshotelierandcaterer.com/20030929/tourismspecial02.shtml

29 Sep. Indian Express. A new organisation called Aami Goenkar (We are Goans) aims to unite Goans scattered across the world. http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=64375

30 Sep. NDTV. Goa adopts safety measures at beaches. For details click here.

1 Oct. The Hindu. From 2 Oct. Indian Airlines is to introduce a flight leaving Mumbai at 05:50 a.m. to reach Goa at 06:45 a.m. The plane would then leave Goa at 07:25 a.m. to reach Mumbai on 08:20 a.m. and Delhi at 10:55 a.m. http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/holnus/06301803.htm

2 Oct. Navhind Times. The Goa Assembly proceedings of 1 Oct. were in chaos after the opposition lodged a noisy protest on the issue of a legal notice by the Chief Minister, Mr Manohar Parrikar to some local newspapers asking them to refrain from publishing statements “defamatory” to him. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=100217

2 Oct. Herald. The beach shack fee has been fixed at Rs 15,000 – 20,000 p.a.

Rajan Narayan has announced that he will resign as Editor of the Herald with effect from 10th Oct. http://www.rajannarayan.com/index.htm

IN THE NEWS

26 Sep. Coastweek (Mombasa). Peter de Souza, a 12-year-old student at Nairobi Academy, made the best use of his school holidays by qualifying as a PADI Junior Open Water Diver. Peter, who is the grandson of the late Dr. Peter de Souza a well known Nairobi GP. Text, 309 words and photograph of Peter with his brother and his mother at http://www.coastweek.com/2639-31.htm

26 Sep. TradeWinds (Norway). The veteran cruise ship (built 1966) Empress has been bought by Kerala-based Jaisu Shipping for $1.3m. It will be used for cruises between Mumbai, Goa and Cochin beginning in December.

27 Sep. Daily Star. Odyssey Worldwide has added six new hotels to its Goa brochure for 2003-04. Prices start at £465 for 14 nights B&B at the Falcon Resort in Calangute.

28 Sep. The Observer. Book review: A Place in the Sun - Dream Homes Within Your Reach, by Fanny Blake £16.99, Channel 4 Books (Macmillan). Mark and Ali, one of the buying couples, decided to give up on the suggestions in Italy and ended up returning to their 'life-long love affair with India' by buying a house in Goa.

28 Sep. Sunday Mirror. Headline: Goa For It. By Christian Mccashin. Excerpts: an unspoilt Indian paradise… When driving in India you need good brakes, a good horn and good luck! …our guide was so typical of the charming and friendly people of Goa… if you like Indian food, the choice here is amazing and the value second to none…for great nightlife head north, for peace and quiet head south. For more text click here.

29 Sep. Evening Standard. The Seafood Restaurant, (Tel: 01841 532700, www.rickstein.com), Padstow, Cornwall. Open for 28 years and still Rick Stein's masterpiece, this year winning Seafood Restaurant of the Year. Sample main: Goan lobster curry with cucumber and lime salad: £25.

29 Sep. BBC. India's 'five-star' hospitals. More and more international patients are travelling to India to seek quality health care at a fraction of the cost back home. See: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/3149454.stm

30 Sep. Hindustan Times. Speaking in Chicago, Victor Menezes, senior vice chairman of Citigroup, said that the U.S. offers many opportunities for freedom and wealth but robs people's souls. Menezes highlighted the importance of a close knit, caring family. He said that he found that Indian immigrants to several other places like East Africa were able to maintain their heritage and culture after several generations. http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/5967_395247,001600060001.htm A profile of Victor Menezes is at http://www.goacom.com/goatoday/2001/dec/coverstoryprofile.html

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

Sat. 4 Oct. Ballroom Dancing - Bow Tie Charity Ball at Polish White Eagle Club, Balham, London SW17. Contact: Jacinto Fernandes 020-8542 5427

Sun 5 Oct. G.O.A. SENIOR CITIZENS LUNCH at the ATC Hall, South Wimbledon at 1.00pm Contacts: Nina Pinto 020 - 8767 0663; Norma Menezes-Rahim 020 - 8771 4457; Bernie Gracias 020 - 8723 1322.

Sun. 12 Oct. 2.00 p.m. Copland School Hall, Cecil Avenue, Wembley, HA9 7DU. The Konkan Dramatic Association of U.K. Tiatr "ROGTACHO FORS" Written and Directed by Mr. Zeferin Silveira. Tickets adults £9.00. Children under 11years £6.00. Discounts for group bookings. Please contact Judy Pacheco Ferdz on 0208 7632606/07949403741. Antonio Fernandes on 0208 4529406/07939500673 and John Fernandes 0208 4519370/07905038775

Sun. 12 Oct. Majorda Union Feast. Holy Mass at 12:45 pm followed by Social. Music by Maz & Co. White Hart Lane School, Wood Green, London N22. Cajie Braganza 020 8888 5093 or Bernadette Dias 020 8361 9417.

Sat. 18 Oct. Join 'Say One Do One Disco' in playing R&B, Garage and latest tunes. All welcome, free entry. Cittie of Yorke, 22 High Holborn, London WC1 6BS from 7 till late. Nearest tube Chancery Lane or 10mins walk from Holborn tube. For details call Paul on 07956 496190 or Nigel 07956 984532 or email: Say1do1@hotmail.com

Sun. 19 Oct. Colva Feast at Bishop Thomas Grant School, Beltrees Grove, Streatham. Mass at 12:30 pm - Contact: Fiona Fernandes, 01279 43 23 25 or Rosy De Souza 020 - 8674 2266 or e-mail colvaunion@hotmail.com

Sun 19 Oct. 2.00 pm. Ven. Fr Agnelo's prayers for beautification. Holy Mass at St Andrew's Church, Thornton Heath followed by refreshments in the Church Hall. Contact Anthony D'Souza 0208 689 6447

Sat. 25 Oct. 12 noon to 5 pm. Join Amche Historr, the Goan Oral History Group in making and preserving our cultural heritage. Croydon Heritage Awards have granted the Goans in London funding for a COMMUNITY AWARENESS DAY at Archbishop LanFranc School. FREE workshops for all the family in music, dance, art, and story telling. Exhibitions and displays on Goan history, culture and language. Lunch and materials included. Places are limited. e-mail: Goanhistory@aol.com to reserve your place. No entrance without a valid ticket.

Sat 25 Oct. 8pm-1am. YLGS presents "GOAN IDOL - THE NIGHTMARE BEGINS..." (A Halloween Karaoke & Disco Party!) at The River Suite (Private Function Room), Walkabout Temple. Nearest Tube: Temple/Embankment. Music & Karaoke by Say One Do One. Tickets £6.00. For Info & Tickets pls contact Alison on 07799 586793 or at events@ylgs.org.uk

Sun. 26 Oct. Goan Association TROOK TOURNAMENT at the ATC Hall, South Wimbledon. Contacts: Jacinto Fernandes 020 - 8542 5427. Diego Pinto 020 - 8767 0663.

Sun. 26 Oct. The Uganda Reunion is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Social from 1pm until 7pm. Music provided by MAZ & Co. Location: Wandsworth Town Hall. Ticket prices -Adults £14,Children under 13 £5 (all prices include a meal and snacks). Please contact Christine De Souza 020 8310 2332 for tickets .ALL WELCOME.

Sat. 1 Nov. G.O.A. CHRISTMAS SHOPPING TRIP TO FRANCE. Contact: Norma Menezes-Rahim 020 - 8771 4457 Bernie Gracias 020 - 8723 1322.

Sun. 9 Nov. G.O.A. MASS FOR DECEASED at the 1.00 pm followed by FAMILY DAY at Archbishop Lanfranc School, Mitcham Road, Croydon. Free to all members and their guests. Contacts: Bernie Gracias 020 - 8723 1322. Nina Pinto 020 - 8767 0663

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