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COMMUNITY NEWS
| UK: Theo Pinto receives the MBE |
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Ms Theodolina
(Theo) Pinto, Senior Supplier Liaison Manager
in OGCbuying.solution received an MBE at Buckingham
Palace on 3 November 2004. The award was announced in
the Queen's Birthday Honours - see Goan Voice UK of
17 June 04. She has worked in the Civil Service for
the last 30 years. Theo, with some members of her family
came to Britain from Uganda in 1972. |
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25 Oct: Express Hotelier
& Caterer. The Hotel Catering International Management
Association (HCIMA) Goa International Group was formally
inaugurated recently amidst commendations and the optimism
of delegates attending the two-day function.
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[ Antonio
Fernandes of Heston. Middlesex, UK. and Chairman
of the HCIMA London Branch set up HCIMA (Goa). Antonio
is Manager(Food Production) for Alpha Flight Services,
Heathrow Airport] For a report of the launch click
here. |
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From: Mafalda
de’Sa. PR Director G.O.A (UK): Organised by Felix
Pereira, the Snooker tournament
attracted 28 entrants, from teenagers to an esteemed
octogenarian, namely Jack Britto (ex Pakistan hockey
Olympic international & ex- Malawi hockey/cricket
international). An ex- Nairobi player of repute, Arnold
Alpin (Porgy) was also among the entrants.
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Afternoon play provided
some exciting moments resulting in a final between Leo
D’Souza from Kingston (also of Carrom fame) and
Edmund Desa from Wandsworth, playing for the Winners
Trophy. The Plate finalists were Trevor D’Souza
from Nottingham and Floyd Marlow from South London.
Leo carried off the Winners Trophy and Trevor, the Plate.
The Association would like to thank all participants,
spectators, Richard, the Snooker Club Manager, Nicky,
for the delicious spread and in particular, Felix, whose
precise preparation ensured that this tournament was
certainly a knockout success. (Photograph, courtesy
of Henson Fernandes shows Trevor D'souza, Floyd Marlow,
Edmund Desa and Leo D'Souza) |
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12 Nov. Pharming Group
N.V. announced its results for the first nine months
ended September 30, 2004. The Company reports on its
strong financial position as well as the positive developments
with its product pipeline. Francis
J. Pinto, MBBS, is President, Chief Executive
Officer and Chairman of the Company. Click
here. |
Francis Pinto was a
Director of Glaxo when based in London. India Business
Insight, Aug 22, 2000 reported that "he has planned
to devote his time to a non-profit organisation in Goa.
He has proposed to start a children's museum. He is
engaged in a big teaching programme and healthcare activity
in Goa." For a brief bio click
here.
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13 Oct. Financial Post (Canada). Infolink
CEO Cesar Correia notes that
Infolink offers a cost effective way to reach a large number
of potential customers. (Clients pay Infolink between 5 cents
to 10 cents per message.) Coverage is nationwide, and Mr.
Correia says more than 1,000 clients have used Infolink's
services since the company was established in 1997. As well,
Mr. Correia says if consumers want to be permanently taken
off Infolink's call list, they merely have to inform Infolink.
"We honour people's requests to be removed from our lists,"
he says. For full text click
here
15 Nov. The Independent. Next Monday, Voxygen
opens at St Martins-in-the-Fields, where Bombay-born soprano
Patricia Rozario will sing alongside
Susan Deyhim from Iran, plus three singers from the Indian
classical tradition, all co-ordinated by Talvin Singh’s
electronic tabla. [Sold out]
13 Nov: The Scotsman. Britain has lessons
on race relations for the rest of the EU, former Europe minister
Keith Vaz said today. Mr Vaz
said there were many similarities between the UK and Holland,
where film maker Theo van Gogh was murdered, apparently over
his controversial film on Islam. However, the attitude towards
race was not one of them, he told BBC Radio 4’s Today
programme. http://news.scotsman.com/latest.cfm?id=3753105
15 Nov. Australian Associated Press. Paul
de Souza, now aged 30, was living in Broome in September
2002 when he was allegedly assaulted by two UK backpackers
as he left a local hotel. The attack broke almost every bone
in Mr de Souza's face and a series of operations left him
with seven metal plates and 53 screws in his skull. A Criminal
Injuries Compensation assessor awarded Mr de Souza $23,853.30.
He has made an application to have that payment increased
to $50,000 - the maximum available. Judge Fenbury reserved
his decision until later this year. For a photo and background
click
here.
| Purse strings loosen as Church rebrands
tithe |
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16 Nov: Times of India.
The Bible calls it the 'tithe'— the offering of
a tenth of a person's income towards religious activities.
But a modern version introduced by the Catholic Church
in Mumbai— unprecedented among Indian Catholics
— has not only raised the revenue stream but eyebrows
as well, especially among richer parishioners. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/922817.cms |
| 'It's
voluntary, after all you can't cheat God'.
16 Nov. Times of India. Catholic Bishop
Agnelo Gracias said, "It was the church
support system where people made a voluntary contribution.”
He has studied the scheme and points out that at one
of the suburban parishes in the city last year, Rs 25
lakh was collected with only 46 per cent of the parishioners
contributing to the community fund.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/922814.cms
[Bishop Agnelo Gracias, ex-Mombasa, is the brother of
Flavio Gracias, G.O.A. (UK) President, and visited London
last year]
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Home Office change of heart brings
joy for sister
17 Nov: Northwich Guardian. Ben and Maggie Lowther are desperate
for Maggie's sister Sandra Fernandes,
22, to come from Goa to Northwich on a holiday. Maggie herself
came to England four years ago from Goa. In July, the Home
Office refused a holiday visa but now a court has ordered
immigration authorities to grant it. The couple are making
plans to have Sandra over next summer. [See also GVUK issue
2004-25]. 252 words.
http://www.thisischeshire.co.uk/cheshire/northwich/news/NORTHWICH_NEWS4.html
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17 Nov.Hindustan Times.
Today in history: November 16 1966. Reita
Faria became the first Indian to be crowned Miss
World at the Lyceum Theatre in London
The recent photo shows her as Dr. Reita Faria Powell
of Dublin, Ireland. For 1966 photos of her, see http://www.sanyal.com/india/MsReitaFaria.html
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17 Nov. Evening Advertiser (Swindon). An
event for young people from black and ethnic minorities will
be staged in Swindon on November
24, at the Drove Community Centre, Drove Road from 7pm to
9pm. The minority ethnic population of Swindon is estimated
to be 8.5 per cent and comprises of many groups, including
Goan, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Spanish, and Latin American.
146 words. http://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/wiltshire/swindon/news/SWINDON_NEWS46.html
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15 Nov. Express and
Echo. Terry Falcao, 45,
has been appointed chairman of the Devon Racial Equality
Council. Father-of-two Mr Falcao’s family originates
from Goa.
Mr Falcao's family came to England in 1969, and he was
a Metropolitan police officer for 17 years before retraining
to become a solicitor. He is now a partner at Exeter
firm Ford Simey and lives in Teignmouth. |
Mr Falcao said he was aware of incidents when black
people had been treated inappropriately by officers
in Devon.
[Terry Falcao was born in Karachi and traces his Goan
origins to Tivim. He has been a Goanet subscriber.
He would like to hear from Goan lawyers in the UK,
Goa and elsewhere. Write to him at tf@fordsimey.co.uk].
Full text, 356 words
click here
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| Australia: Bowl me over: David Sequeira
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18 Nov. The Sydney
Morning Herald. When beauty, pattern, colour and the
everyday combine, David Sequeira, can't help but fall
in love. "I'm particularly interested in beautiful
things that people use, that have a connection with
people's lives," says the artist and curator of
the Object Gallery's current exhibition, Geometry Rhythm
Light: glass and the everyday. Sequeira, who lives in
Canberra, works almost exclusively with the principles
of geometry and colour. As the curator of this exhibition
he will host an open day of artist talks this Saturday. |
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A new e group has been formed to connect
Goan Medical Doctors around the
world with the aim of discussing health related issues. The
coordinator, Dr. Amit Dias apdias@sancharnet.in
is located in Goa. To join write to goan_doctors@yahoogroups.com
NRI Dual Citizenship – Overseas Indian
Citizenship: UK Indian High Commission
General information: http://hcilondon.net/Overseas-Indian-Citizenship/index.html
Eligibility: http://hcilondon.net/Overseas-Indian-Citizenship/index2.html
Download application form: http://hcilondon.net/Overseas-Indian-Citizenship/form-xix.pdf
If you are not in the UK, check the website/enquire at your
local Indian Embassy.
To check on the Indian Government regulation:
India –Ministry of Home Affairs website:
See Section 7A(1) (a) at http://mha.nic.in/citizenship/acquire1.htm
The form (X1X) is at http://mha.nic.in/citizenship/forms/citi_form-19.pdf
The fee ($275) payable is listed at http://mha.nic.in/citi-susp.htm
DEATHS
15 Nov: Navelim, Goa. CAMILO BARRETTO
(ex-Zanzibar). Husband of Monica. Father of Denzel/Benzea,
Darryl/Dalton. Brother of Anthony and Elvira Mascarenhas.
13 Nov: Kitchener, Canada. JOSEPHINE
FERNANDES. (Aged 87) Wife of the late Hipolito. Mother
of Remy/Francis D'Souza, Martha/Patrick Black, Tom/Lumen Fernandes,
late Gerry, late Joe and late Antonette. November 16, 2004
at 9:30 a.m. from the funeral home chapel. Transfer will then
be made to Mass and Burial at 10 a.m. on Tue. 16 Nov at St.
Francis of Assisi RC Church. http://www.therecord.com/news/obituaries/obituaries902_1203358.html
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9 Nov. Aldona, Goa.
THOMAS ALVARES (born 1928, ex-Barclays
Bank, Tanzania). Husband of Alba. Father of Joe/Audrey,
Carol. Brother of Albin/Amasinha, Philomena/Milagres
and Ernest. |
Perth, Australia: Wilf D’Souza: Pied
Piper across the cultural landscape
17 Nov. The West Australian. WILFRED LIGORIO CUPERTINO
D'SOUZA. Born: Goa, 1926. Died: Perth, October 2004.
Excerpts: A family friend, Francis Lobo, recalls that the
love of Wilf's leisure life was riding his bike. He was a
teacher ... he and his family emigrated to Australia in 1972,,,Born
in Goa he accompanied his parents, Amy and Philip, to Uganda,
where many Goans settled for extended periods… his dancing
prowess endeared him to Gracinda Correia, a fellow student
whom he married in 1958. He won a scholarship to the University
of Edinburgh, where he obtained a postgraduate diploma in
teaching English as a second language… Helping migrants
was among his specialities in Australia. Wilf D'Souza, who
would have been 78 tomorrow, is survived by Gracinda, their
daughters, Ilona Stalenhoef, Frances D'Souza, Isabelle Quin
and Janine Robless, sons, Noel, Blasco, Oscar and Philip,
and seven grandchildren. [He was the author of Education in
East Africa - African studies working papers]. For full text,
959 words click
here
FOR SALE
Auction Sale: Bonhams: London: 16
Nov. Antiquarian book (1710)
ASIA, and GOA By SOUSA (FRANCISCO DE) 2 vol., first edition,
4to, Lisbon, Valentim da Costa Deslandes, 1710/. Estimate:
£3,000 to £4,000. For full text click
here
| eBay Auction: Kadamba Gold Coin:
Circa 1184-1187 |
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Kadambas of Goa. Sivachitta. Circa 1184-1187.
AV Pagoda (18mm, 4.38 gm). XF. Ends 22 Nov. For full text
click
here |
LOOKING FOR
Elphiston Gonsalves and Angela (nee Martins),
ex-students of Our Lady of Mercy School, Nairobi Kenya (class
of 19??). Mario Simoes would very much like to get in touch
with you again. Please call him on 020 8960 0950 (London)
or send message to carmella_desouza@hotmail.com
Gill Whitley who runs a helpline called Searching
for a Memory seeks Henry Douglas Fernandes who is now aged
60+ and who immigrated from India to the UK in 1962. He lived
with his mother Beryl Fernandes in Shepherds Bush Road, Shepherds
Bush, London. Would anyone who has information that could
help to trace him contact Gill at GillianWhitley@aol.com
or telephone 01407 761463 (UK).
HOLIDAY INFORMATION
Excel Flights to Goa
9 Nov:. Our flight was 7 hours late leaving Gatwick, 4 hours
late leaving Goa and 5 hours late arriving at Gatwick. The
flight should have been direct. We stopped at Cyprus to refuel.
Comments from other flights while in Goa showed delays between
2 and 24 hours, average 5.
http://www.carsurvey.org/air/review_9617.html
11 Nov: We booked Excel One service on the outbound flight
and Premium on the Inbound. They changed the aircraft and
withdrew the premium and Excel One service. Flight was 7 hours
late going out and 5 hours late coming back. A truly awful
airline with no customer service skills. http://www.carsurvey.org/air/review_9629.html
12 Nov: We returned from GOA on 7th November, after a 4 hour
delay due to the plane being late landing we were told the
direct flight to Gatwick had to refuel at Cyprus. This was
after a 7 hour delay leaving Gatwick on 23rd October.
http://www.manchesteronline.co.uk/news/comments/view.html?story_id=136368&count=25
Airline set to seek a passage to
India
9 Oct. Derbyshire Evening Telegraph. BMI is bidding for some
of the 21 new routes per week to India. BMI wants to fly daily
to Mumbai and six times a week to Bangalore. The Civil Aviation
Authority meets this week to decide how the routes to should
be allocated. The decision will be announced within 15 working
days. For full text click
here.
Passenger power brings sun flight
home
10 Nov. Manchester Online. An Excel Airways airliner was preparing
to take off from Crete when the captain announced that the
plane would be flying to Gatwick instead of Manchester as
planned. The passengers ignored requests to sit down and fasten
their seatbelts. After their "peaceful protest"
which lasted an hour the airline backed down and agreed to
fly to Manchester. For full text click
here.
Travel: Best offers
13 Nov. The Guardian. Goa: Departing November 27, teletextholidays.co.uk
has 14 nights' B&B at the Colonica [sic: Colonia] Braganza
in Calangute from pounds 319pp, including Heathrow flights.
[sic: Gatwick].
Pilgerort und Touristenattraktion
13 Nov. taz (Germany). Travel article, in German, looking
at alternative tourism. For the machine translation, 667 words,
click
here.
London – Mumbai _ Goa flights
16 Nov: Herald. Air India is introducing four new non-stop
flights per week, on the Mumbai-London-Mumbai sector, from
November 29. The weekly Air-India Goa/Mumbai flight AI 854
on Thursday mornings offers a convenient connection at Mumbai
to the new London flights, for passengers travelling from
Goa. Similarly, passengers departing London on AI 160 on Tuesdays
can travel through to Goa, connecting AI 855 Mumbai to Goa,
on Wednesdays. http://www.oherald.com/modules.php?name=Sections&sop=viewarticle&artid=101
Royal Enfield Motorcycle Tour of
Southern India
16 Nov. The Telegraph. Carl Evans took a two-month trip around
southern India and his motorbike was revered wherever he went.
For full text
click here.
Huge drop in air fares to Indian
cities
18 Nov: The Peninsula (Qatar). A drastic drop in
the demand for airline seats and excessive capacity on most
sectors, several carriers operating direct and indirect flights
between Doha and destinations in India have dropped their
fares considerably since yesterday. For full text
click here.
TIPS
UK: Tip: Money Saving Expert
Go to the main site:
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/
Some best buy gems:
Insurance - Travel, Home, Car, Health, Life etc.
Mobile Phones - Contract, PAYG, etc.
Credit cards, Savings, Loans, Mortgages, Shopping, Utilities,
etc.
Supermarkets: Prices compared; Special offers etc.
UK: Tip: International Telephone
Calls
For the International Calls Price Checker go to
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/callchecker/
UK: Tip: Get a solicitor to do your
will - free in November
Hundreds of solicitors around the country are taking part
in Will-Aid. Pop into their office and they'll draft a will
for you without charge. In return you're asked to donate to
charity (but it's not compulsory). See: www.willaid.co.uk
UK: Tip: Travelodge for £10
Just in time for the festive season, Travelodge is offering
70,000 rooms across the UK at the fantastic price of only
£10 per room, per night. You can start booking from
midnight on Thursday 11th November until 28th November. Stay
between 23rd December and 9th January 2005.
http://www.travelodge.co.uk/offers/tennertastic.php?ref=20041110
GOA NEWS HEADLINES
Herald, Goa's newspaper is back online
The Herald website has been re-vamped. Check it out for yourself
at http://www.oherald.com/
| Francisco Martins [Fanquith]: Carnival
King of Goa |
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11 Nov. Gomantak Times.
The Goa Film Festival opening ceremony features a Carnival-style
parade organised by Francisco Martins.
Francisco Martins [Fanquith] is currently in London
overseeing the Goa Pavilion at the World Travel Mart,
Earls Court. He has visited London for the WTM for the
last ten years and is also known as the Carnival King
of Goa. |
The Goa tableau designed,
executed and choreographed by him won the gold trophy
for the best float in the Republic Day parade, Delhi.
To check out the WTM photos by Rene Barreto click
here. |
Goa: Exposition fest beats Film Festival
pull
11 Nov. The Statesman. If you think that the upcoming International
Film Festival of India 2004 from 29 November to 9 December
is Goa’s mega event of the season, you’re wrong!
In sheer terms of scale the IFFI is a mere sideshow compared
to the 16th Decennial Exposition of the sacred relics of St
Francis Xavier at the Basilica of Bom Jesus at Old Goa from
21 November to 2 January. http://www.thestatesman.net/page.news.php?clid=2&theme=&usrsess=1&id=59593
Hollywood stars give Goa International
Film Festival the skip
13 Nov. Deccan Herald. By Devika Sequeira. Officials admitted
that a number of Hollywood big guns who were on the list of
invitees were quite simply “unaffordable”. Among
those short listed were yesteryears’ Italian beauty
Sophia Loren and Anthony Hopkins. But their fee was way too
high. “One of them wanted five-star accommodation for
his valet, some others insisted we provide a limousine service
to their entire entourage,” the official moaned.
http://67.18.142.206/deccanherald/nov132004/n2.asp
Goa: Govt keeps DGP post in abeyance
13 Nov. Navhind Times. In an unprecedented move, the Goa government
today decided to keep the post of the Director-General of
Police in abeyance in Goa and recommended that the post be
downgraded to the rank of Inspector-General of Police. [This
is seen as political interference in the Police force] http://www.navhindtimes.com/innerpage.php?part=news&Section=goa
16 Nov: Indian Express. Rumblings in Delhi over Goa’s
DGP move. http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=106765
IFFI goes to Goa
14 Nov: The Tribune. By Ervell E. Menezes.
http://www.tribuneindia.com/2004/20041114/spectrum/main6.htm
Goa: Exposition pilgrims to be accommodated
in 33 camps
14 Nov. Navhind Times. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=111421
The Boutique Hotel Tag
15 Nov. Express Hotelier & Caterer. From its humble beginnings
with Rs 10,000 over 14 years ago, the deSouza Group of Hotels
is now positioned as one of Goa's leading hospitality brands.
Two brothers, Norman and Ralph deSouza, explain how they redefined
Goan hospitality. http://www.expresshotelierandcaterer.com/20041115/dialogue01.shtml
Goa journalists to discuss a 'code
of conduct'
15 Nov. MSN News. Journalists in Goa, hit by charges of accepting
official patronage, are to debate on professional ethics and
the need for voluntarily adopting a 'code of conduct'. For
full text click
here.
Central team in France on crime beat
16 Nov: Economic Times. A three-member delegation is in France
to seek extradition of three fugitives wanted in Goa paedophile
and Kerala spying cases.
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/923850.cms
Goa: Apollo Victor plans medical,
nursing college for women
16 Nov. Herald.
http://www.oherald.com/modules.php?name=Sections&sop=viewarticle&artid=65
Asia's largest church is the focal
point for communal harmony
16 Nov: NewKerala.Com. Goa's Rosary Church of Navelin may
be Asia's largest parish, but it is also emerging as an outstanding
example of communal harmony, celebrating festivals of all
faiths with the bonhomie and tradition that they deserve.
http://www.newkerala.com/news-daily/news/features.php?action=fullnews&id=42817
Goa: Special ferries, trains for
pilgrims during Exposition
17 Nov: Navhind Times. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=111730
Exposition 2004: Films, exhibitions
to inspire pilgrims
18 Nov: Navhind Times. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=111831
Beach boys of Baga: the untold story
18 Nov: The Navhind Times.
http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=111824
Christmas Goan style
22 Nov: India Today. Party animals can head for India's Ibiza
and celebrate Christmas Goan style. From spirit-lifting masses
to rollicking street dances, it's all happening here. Stroll
down Calangute beach all the way up to Baga after sundown,
making stops en route to grab a feni or shake a leg with some
strangers. Of course, given the popularity of the place, chances
are you'll end up boogeying right next to Ravi from accounts
or Rita from your colony.
GOANET: SOME HIGHLIGHTS By
Cornel DaCosta
Students of Goan origin, and others, at Colleges/Universities
in the Goan Diaspora, needing to work on projects, could well
be encouraged to read from Goanet about current and earlier
issues which would help generate very interesting projects.
Last week’s Goanet had a fascinating
account by Domnic Fernandes (“Basurkar”—Reminiscences
of the 1950’s and 1960’s) of the events leading
to Goan migration to the Middle East, pattern of life and
residence there, and the implications of such Goan movement
there and between Goa. It is a classic example of ‘oral’
history which is so much in vogue currently.
Likewise, the discussion on Is The Goan Catholic
Church In Crisis? initiated an interesting debate which is
likely to continue for a while. The perennial theme on being
a Goan is doing the rounds again but with many new slants
to it.
My view is that many young people of Goan
origin, especially in the Goan Diaspora, have become dislocated
or distanced from the endeavours of current people in Goa,
or indeed of the lives of their own migrating parents in recent
history. Goanet (through selective reading) is a mine of information
well worth accessing on this count.
Please visit the Goanet archives at http://www.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet/
To subscribe to Goanet sent an email to viviana@goanet.org
IN THE NEWS
UK dreams turn sour for Indian doctors
10 Nov: Times of India. "Don't come here! It's a trap!"
warns Sanjay Teotia, an Indian doctor whose dream of travelling
to Britain for better training and higher income has become
a nightmare. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/918562.cms
| Wish ewe were here... |
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11 Nov. Norfolk Now.
Jessie Lee was distraught when Larry and Sean her wooden
sheep were stolen from her garden in April 2001. It
prompted a police investigation. Three years later,
out of the blue and with no explanation of their captors'
motives, the two ornamental sheep were found on the
front step of their home with an envelope entitled "Larry
& Sean's Holiday Photos" including this one
of them enjoying the beach at Goa. For full text click
here. |
Charlotte Rodrigues: Risking It All
11 Nov. Bristol Evening Post. Would-be entrepreneurs who plan
to give up the security of a monthly pay cheque to become
their own boss are invited to take part in a new series of
Risking It All on Channel 4. Programme makers Ricochet South
follows people giving up the rat race to set up their own
businesses. They are looking for people who are currently
at the initial setting-up stage with at least two partners
involved, to follow throughout the make-or-break first year.
Businesses should be trading from a site or premises, rather
than online, and should not already be trading. To find out
more contact Charlotte Rodrigues at Ricochet South on 01273
648396, email charlotte.rodrigues@ricochet.co.uk
or visit http://www.ricochet.co.uk
Rampaging elephants guzzle Indian
village's beer supplies
13 Oct. USA Today. http://www.usatoday.com/news/offbeat/2004-11-13-wild-elephants_x.htm
Goa: Jobs For Foreigners
14 Nov. Always On. There is a trend in places like Goa to
buy heritage villas and convert them into hotels. Others have
come here on backpacks and stayed on to buy forts and renovated
them into hotels. http://www.alwayson-network.com/comments.php?id=7004_0_5_0_C
As India grows richer, its people
grow fatter
15 Nov. Boston Globe. For full text
click here.
UK: Commons sketch: Immigration policies.
16 Nov: The Telegraph. Excerpts: Of all the tortures
created by our liberal modern state, few can be more excruciating
than the task of defending our immigration policies…
Keith Vaz (Lab, Leicester East) asked why some of his constituents
had been waiting 18 months for answers to immigration inquiries.
484 words. For full text click
here
UK: Ashley's kitchen drama
17 Nov. Wellingborough Today. Ashley Kitson took
part in Reality Bites, an ITV1 cookery show. The menu he created
was heavily influenced by his passion for Indian cuisine and
included Goan fish parcels, masala lamb chops, chilli chicken
and crab rolls.
http://www.wellingboroughtoday.co.uk/ViewArticle2.aspx?SectionID=673&ArticleID=889535
India's child 'geniuses' never lost
for an answer
17 Nov. Belfast Telegraph. If you've ever wondered
why India is taking so many jobs away from Britain because
of outsourcing, you need look no further than the Subcontinent's
most popular TV gameshow - India's Child Genius. http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/story.jsp?story=583760
Pakistan: Catholic bishop condemns
attacks on worship places
18 Nov: Daily Times (Pakistan). “The Christian
community condemns terrorist attacks on worship places,”
said Anthony Lobo, the Catholic Bishop of Rawalpindi, on Wednesday.
http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=story_18-11-2004_pg10_1
UK: TV & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS. By Mafalda D’Sa
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Mon. 22 Nov. Channel
4 (60mins) 11.00pm: I Won’t Marry White. Three
young British Asians who have only ever dated outside
their race set out to find a suitable Asian partner
with whom to settle down. |
Tue. 23 Nov. Discovery Health. (30 mins)
01:00am Skin Deep. A fly-on-the-wall documentary about two
Asian women who feel surgery on their eyes will make them
more beautiful.
Wed. 24 Nov. Discovery (30mins) 8.00pm: The
Most Evil Men in History: African dictator Idi Amin.
Fri. 26 Nov. BBC 2 (60 mins) 9.00pm: Empire
Warriors. This series isn’t always easy to watch, but
it is subtle and enthralling TV. As the British Empire unravelled
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FORTHCOMING
See http://www.lanfranc.com/publications/location/directions.htm
for help in locating Archbishop Lanfranc School, Croydon
Sat. 20 Nov. 4.00pm - The Asian Chaplaincy
Inaugural Commemorative Konkani Mass for the 16th Exposition
of St. Francis Xavier followed by a get together at
St. Mary's Church, Wellesley Road, West Croydon CR0 2AR (Please
bring a plate of snacks for the get together)
Sun. 21 Nov. 11.30am. G.O.A. (UK)
Carrom Doubles Tournament at HSBC Sports Club, Lennard
Road, Beckenham, Kent. Entry £ 3.00 each. Bar food available.
For entry to tournament contact Richard Fernandes 0208 3005347
or Viju D’Souza 01784 430547. If you do not have a partner
we will make the effort to get you one. Ladies, numbers permitting,
we hope to have a singles tournament.
Sun. 21 Nov. Ven. Fr.
Agnelo's Day 77th Commemoration Mass at 2.30pm, at
St George's Cathedral, Westminster Bridge Road, Southwark.
Contact: Nina Pinto 020 - 8767 0663.
Sun. 28 Nov: Moira
Association. Feast of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception.
12:00, commencing with Mass. Mariano’s Band. £10
members; £12 non-members. ATC Hall, 192 Merton Road,
South Wimbledon. Linette Goes, 0208 343 9788, linette@goes25.fsnet.co.uk
Sun. 28 Nov. 4.00pm - The Asian Chaplaincy.
Konkani Mass will be celebrated
at Our Lady & St Christopher's Catholic Church, 32 High
Street, Cranford, Middlesex
Sun. 5 Dec. G.O.A.
FEAST OF ST. FRANCIS XAVIER at Archbishop Lanfranc
School, Mitcham Road, Croydon starting with Mass at 12.30
pm. Contacts: Diego Pinto 020 - 8767 0663 Alfred Rebello 020
- 8337 8022 Bernie Gracias 020 - 8723 1322
Sat. 11 Dec. Grand
Christmas Dance at Jasmin's Club, 202 Upper Tooting
Road, London SW17 7TG. (entrance via Hebdon Road) 7.30pm –
Late. Music by Mustang. Tickets (incl. meal) Adults £10.00,
Children (2 – 12) £5.00. Tickets and further information
from: Tony Lobo 020 8542 0528; Reg Da Cunha 020 7732 2659
e-mail regdacunha@aol.com;
Theo Pinto 020 8302 5385, Anthony Lobo 020 8764 1856.
Sun. 12 Dec. G.O.A.
Children's Christmas Party at Archbishop Lanfranc School
commencing at 2pm. Members £6, Guests £8. For
further details contact: Norma Menezes-Rahim 020 8771 4457,
Bernie Gracias 020 8723 1322.
Sat. 18 Dec. YLGS Christmas
Party – Thames Boat Cruise. (New Members 18+
welcome!) 8pm-12am. Licensed Bar & Disco on Board. Leaving
from Festival Pier. Tickets on sale until 1st Dec @ £12.
Strictly only 120 tickets! For further details contact: Alison
Braganza, Events Manager on 07799 586793 or events@ylgs.org.uk
Sun. 19 Dec. G.O.A.
(UK) Annual/Extraordinary General Meeting at 1pm at
Archbishop Lanfranc School, Croydon. Open to members only.
Sun.19 Dec. 4.00pm - The Asian Chaplaincy.
Konkani Mass will be celebrated
at Our Lady & St Christopher's Catholic Church, 32 High
Street, Cranford, Middlesex.
Tue. 28 Dec. 12.00pm - The Asian Chaplaincy
Mass & Fund Raising Social
to raise money to sponsor young men to the priesthood of the
Pilar Fathers at Archbishop Lanfranc School, Mitcham Road,
Croydon CR9 3AS. Music by the Mustang Band.
Fri. 31 Dec. New Year’s
Eve Gala Ball – Harrow Leisure Centre, Harrow.
7.00pm to 2.00am. Music by LOW LEVEL & DARK STAR. Tickets:
Adults £15 before 15th December, £19 thereafter.
Children: £10 under 10 years. For tickets call Hazel
Rodrigues: 020-8357 6776 or Bernie Gracias 020-8723 1322.
For a Ticket Application Form or other information, email
daxpereira@aol.com
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Sat. 8 Jan. G.O.A.
GOAN EXTRAVAGANZA at Wandsworth Town Hall from 7.00
pm. Further details from - Norma Menezes-Rahim 020 - 8771
4457 Bernie Gracias 020 - 8723 1322
FOR LATER EVENTS SEE http://www.goanvoice.org.uk/
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