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COMMUNITY NEWS
| UK: Vernon Mascarenhas |
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Vernon
Mascarenhas featured in the very first issue
of this newsletter, on 1 July 1999! At that time he
owned Cucina, a chic Hampstead restaurant frequented
by Michael Palin, ex-Beatle George Harrison, and singer
Kate Bush among others. Now he is joint owner of a 150
acre Surrey farm growing an extensive range of herbs,
fruit, vegetables and flowers for the top end of the
restaurant trade. Vernon was born in Mombasa in 1964,
the son of the late Sonny (Sangolda, Goa) and Carmen
(Assagao, Goa). The family emigrated to Norwich, Norfolk,
in 1967.
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19 May. Caterer
& Hotelkeeper. … According to Vernon
Mascarenhas, partner at Secretts Direct, the trade arm
of Surrey's Secretts Farm, the sales of flowers to restaurants
has increased massively in recent seasons.
Westbury Client Focus. Excerpt: Secrett’s
Direct has been trading since August 2002. As the brainchild
of Gregg Wallace and Vernon Mascarenhas, they have,
in little over two and half years, established a real
niche in supplying some of London’s finest eateries,
with top quality, fresh British fruit and vegetables…
For full text click
here.
Secretts is at Hurst Farm, Chapel Lane, Milford, Godalming,
Surrey GU8 5HU tel: 01483 520 500, www.secretts.co.uk
They have a Pick Your Own facility as well as a wide
range of shops, including fish. The mail order division
at http://www.secrettsdirect.co.uk/
The Company also runs an outlet in Selfridges. |
| Lauren-Nicole
Fernandes: The Far Pavilions | | Lauren-Nicole
Fernandes, aged 9 will be appearing in The Far Pavilions - The Musical
- Shaftesbury Theatre, in London's West End as Young Princess Anjuli from 22 July
onwards. Lauren-Nicole has been dancing since the age of 2½. At school
she actively participates in class/school productions, plays the violin in the
orchestra, sings in the choir and attends speech and drama classes. In April 2005,
she passed her LAMDA speech and drama exam with distinction. She has taken part
in other West End productions with her dance school. Lauren is the daughter of
Debbie and Blaise Fernandes of Ilford, Essex (ex-Nairobi). For the Far Pavilions
website see http://www.thefarpavilionsmusical.com
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| Chris Dias has been appointed GM of Land Rover' Kenya |
| | 7
Jul: Coast Week (Mombasa, Kenya). Chris Dias has
been appointed as General Manager Land Rover Kenya to be based in Nairobi. He
has been the Regional Manager-Coast for CMC Motors Group Ltd. Chris holds a bachelor
of Commerce degree. He attained a chartered status, Masters in Science (Wales)
and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (UK). http://www.coastweek.com/2827-08.htm |
Warren D’Souza: Hockey: Junior World
Cup
9 Jul: New Straits Times (Malaysia). While the English were celebrating
after winning the 2012 Olympics host job, in Rotterdam, they lost 1-0 to India.
British player Warren D'Souza, whose house in London
is only a 10-minute walk from the future Games village had some reason to cheer.
He said, "We were watching television with the entire team at our hotel room
when news of London winning came through. We had one big party at the hotel after
that. I am 18 years old, so in 2012, I will be at my peak and it would be a great
experience." For text click
here.
| Pio Gama Pinto to be honoured |
| 10
July. East African Standard. The Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Foundation is set to honour
freedom fighter Pio Gama Pinto with a posthumous
award. The inaugural Uhuru Award will be presented to Pinto’s widow at a
ceremony to be presided over by Jomo Kenyatta University Vice Chancellor Prof
Ali Mazrui next Friday in Nairobi … Writing in 1967, Odinga said, "Pinto
might have been a Goan but he was African as the truest Kenyan nationalist. There
is no phase of our struggle in which he did not play an invaluable part."
438 words. For full text click
here.
12 Jul: East African Standard. Raila roots for Truth
and Justice Commission. See
http://www.eastandard.net/hm_news/news.php?articleid=25001
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Keith Vaz: Donning football boots to support civic
appeal
11 Jul: Leicester Mercury. MPs have agreed to turn out for
a five-a-side football challenge in aid of the Lord Mayor
of Leicester's appeal. Patricia Hewitt, Sir Peter Soulsby,
Edward Garnier, David Taylor, and Keith
Vaz will play against a team from the city council.
The match kicks off at noon on Friday at the Merlyn Vaz Sports
Centre, in the grounds of Hamilton Community College, Leicester.
After the first 10-minute half, the MPs will retire to the
sidelines and their places will be taken by a team of youngsters
from the school. Mr Vaz, who organised the event, said: "We're
not all fit enough to cope with much more than 10 minutes
at a time, and we don't want to have to call a by-election
so soon after the General Election.” For full text click
here.
Big Apple feels the South Asian impact
12 Jul: BBC. It is six o'clock in the evening on a typical
Wednesday in New York City and Floyd Cardoz's kitchen near
25th street and Madison Ave is getting busy. Crab cake with
South Indian upma polenta, avocado salad and north Indian
tamarind chutney is being made as an appetiser in one corner.
Freshly made Elysian Fields lamb with braised long squash,
silk squash and garam masala sauce is being cooked as a main
course at the other. For photo and full text click
here.
For a profile on Floyd Cardoz see
http://www.goanvoice.org.uk/supplement/FloydCardoz.htm
DEATHS
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13 Jul: Bexleyheath,
Kent. PEDRO MIGUEL DIAS lovingly known
by all his friends and family as PM. (aged 82, ex-Raia,
Goa and Nakuru Kenya). Beloved husband of Lucy, sadly
missed by his children Ann, Marian, and Andrew, grandchildren
Chris, Scott, Theo and Etienne, son-in-laws Joe and
Chris, daughter-in-law Alice and all his friends and
family. Please pray for him. Condolence messages to
anndemello69@hotmail.com
Funeral to take place at St Thomas More Church, Long
Lane Bexleyheath, Kent. Details will be posted at http://www.goanvoice.org.uk/
No flowers please. Donations to Eleanor Hospice if desired. |
12 Jul: Vasco, Goa, GREGORIO FRANCISCO
INCACIO GOES. Husband of Filomena Dias e Goes. Father
of Greffy/Gilbert (U.K), Gilma/Remy, Neves/Flocy (U.K) ,Gerson/Dielle
(U.K),
| 11
Jul. Finchley, London. ROQUE ANTONIO JOSE LUIS,
aged 79 (ex-Raia, Goa and Nakuru, Kenya). Dearly loved
husband of Maria, much loved by sons Braulio & Santana,
daughter Martha, daughter-in-law Karen, son-in-law Placido
and grandson Darren. Will be sadly missed by family
and friends. The family have asked for your prayers.
Condolence messages to Martha.fernandes@btinternet.com |
Funeral Mass to take place at St Mary’s
RC Church, 279 High Road, East Finchley, London N2 8HG
on Tuesday 19th July 2005 at 11am. No flowers please,
donations in his memory, if desired, to be sent to The
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Association
( http://www.justgiving.co.uk/psp/donate)
and/or Age Concern, The Ann Owens Centre, Oak Lane,
East Finchley, London N2 8LT. |
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11 Jun: Velim, Goa.
ALBERTO LUIS D'SILVA (Ex-EAR&H,
Tanga, Tanzania). Husband of Annie. Father of Milbor/Pearl,
Ashley/Filomena, Jacqueline / Mariano Menezes, Grandfather
of Karl, Natalie, Christopher, Divya, Nicoleta, Alfreeda
& Aninha. |
4 Jul: Metairie, New Orleans, USA. MARIA
TEREZA D'SOUZA, a retired saleswoman for D.H. Holmes
department stores, died Monday at East Jefferson General Hospital.
She was 75. She was born in Goa, India, and lived in Metairie
for the past 20 years. She was a parishioner of St. Clement
of Rome Catholic Church Ministry. Survivors include a son,
Oscar R. D'Souza of St. Petersburg, Fla.; a daughter, Maria
D. Cook; two brothers, Roberto and Cleto D'Cruz; a sister,
Dortheia Gonzalvez; and five grandchildren. A Mass will be
said Tuesday at 11 a.m. at St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church,
4317 Richland Ave., Metairie. Details at
http://www.nola.com/obituaries/t-p/index.ssf?/base/obits-31/1120888667306700.xml
Damian
Santos’ Family Thanks You
Mabel, Dawn, David, Derek and Natasha
Santos would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to their numerous relatives
and friends for their kind support, mass offerings, cards and words of comfort
on the death of Damian, beloved husband and much-loved father. As a token of appreciation,
a mass has been offered for your intentions.
Damian Santos of Brent Cross,
London; ex-Dar-es-Salaam died on 12 Feb. 2005 in Parra, Goa.
THE LONDON BOMBS The
London Blasts: A Goan Policeman speaks
From Irvin Fernandes, Metropolitan
Police Sergeant, Marylebone Police Station. London. Londoners cannot comprehend
how these terrorists managed to evade detection by Anti-Terrorist Police and hit
at the centre of our beautiful City. Detectives believe that some of the terrorist
members may be British Citizens actually living in and around London. The Prime
Minister Tony Blair and London's Mayor Ken Livingstone have vowed to capture and
bring the people responsible for these outrageous atrocities to justice no matter
what it takes.
Irvin has been a Metropolitan Police Officer for over 17 years
responsible for Community Policing on the streets of London as well as dealing
with Major Incidents involving Mass Riots, Public Disorder and Terrorist Incidents.
He recently returned from Amman, Jordan after a year training the Iraqi Police.
He was born in Nairobi, Kenya and went to St. Teresa's Boys School in Eastleigh.
In 1972 he left Nairobi with his family and travelled to Goa. There he completed
his secondary education and taught in local schools. He arrived in the UK in 1984.
He is married and lives in Croydon, Surrey
London calling: Goans work the phones
to hear relatives
8 Jul: Gomantak Times. By Reuven Proença. As news of
Thursday’s terror attacks in London flashed on televisions
screens the ripples of shock were felt even here in Goa where
hundreds of families across the state tried desperately to
reach families and friends in Britain … Isabel Correa
was working the phones till late last night trying to get
in touch with her brothers Mariano and Jerry, both of whom
work in London. Full text at
http://gomantaktimes.bravehost.com/special.html
British
Muslims fear backlash after London bomb attacks
8 Jul: BBC. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/4663749.stm Move
to limit backlash against Muslims
9 Jul: The Guardian. Ethnic minorities.
Community leaders and police meet as reports grow of assaults and threats. http://www.guardian.co.uk/attackonlondon/story/0,16132,1524576,00.html Colour
matters in London
9 Jul: Hindustan Times. When terror strikes the
West, it's best to batten down the hatches - especially if you are of the 'wrong'
skin colour. For full text click
here. Businessmen cautious but upbeat
9 Jul: Times of India. It may be only two days after multiple bomb blasts rocked
London, but Gujarati businessmen with interests in UK are putting on a brave face
and say the terrorist acts will not rock their boat. And an impact, if any at
all, would be negligible given Britain’s multi-cultural fabric. But for
Hirji Patel the greatest fear is racial tensions, that had eased over the past
10-15 years, rearing their ugly head again. … http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1166060.cms
| Open mind over bombers' identity. By Gordon Corera
| | |
Calls for calm as fear of severe
backlash grows
13 Jul: The Guardian: Police pledge to crack down quickly
on hate crimes after meetings with community leaders. For
full text click
here.
London: Not the Same
13 Jul: Hindustan Times. By Vijay Dutt.
http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/5983_1429451,004300140001.htm
Schools get racial tension advice
13 Jul: BBC. The UK's biggest union for teachers is telling
members to be prepared for increased ethnic tensions between
pupils, following the London bombs. For full text click
here.
House of Commons: PM Question Time
on London Bombings
13 Jul: SPEAKER: Are there questions to the prime minister?
KEITH VAZ: … is [the Prime Minister] aware that in the
last seven days, there have been over 100 reported race hate
attacks on members of the British Asian community? Will he
ensure that he and his ministers will take every step necessary
to bring the perpetrators of these attacks to justice and
that no individual or organization will be allowed to imperil
the diverse and multicultural society that is Britain today
and that is the envy of the world?
(APPLAUSE)
BLAIR: Well, I'm sure the whole House will agree with sentiments
that my right honorable friend has outlined and expressed.
LOOKING FOR
From Indi Shambi, BBC, Birmingham:
Desi DNA is to have a third series on BBC 2 television. We
are looking for UK Goan artists and designers and also would
like to feature the Asian community in Portugal. I also am
keen to find young artists (visual arts, photographer etc)
living in Portugal and also exploring the dance scene too.
Maybe there is a Goan-Portuguese DJ or an Asian underground
dance scene happening? Please contact me at inderdeep.shambi@bbc.co.uk
(Forwarded by James D'Souza).
From Eddie Fernandes. I would like to contact
Leo Pereira, aged 27, a timeshare salesman based in the
UK. If you know of him please email eddie@fernandes.u-net.com
HOLIDAY INFORMATION
Can the Indian rain trick pull in tourists?
9 Jul: The
Telegraph (UK). Rain is not an obvious attraction for Britons in search of a tropical
holiday. But Indian officials are planning to exploit the romance of the monsoon
season in order to attract more visitors. The Confederation of Indian Industry
(CII) is investigating a new initiative to launch "monsoon packages"
in regions such as Goa. For full text click
here. Goa, the monsoon paradise
10 Jul: WedIndia.
http://news.webindia123.com/news/showdetails.asp?id=95597&cat=Features New
Low Cost Airlines Take Flight in India
10 Jul: Voice of America.
http://www.voanews.com/english/2005-07-10-voa15.cfm Goa:
Palolem Beach
9 Jul: Edmonton Journal (Alberta). By Paul Bennett
… At Palolem Beach we find an island-studded bay, waves breaking on clean
white sand and picturesque waterfront accommodation scattered through coconut
groves. We sink into foam-covered beach lounges at Madam DaSilva's and order icy
Kingfisher beer and club sandwiches. We have finally reached our dream destination,
we're ready to take a break in "Paradise.
GOA NEWS HEADLINES Sardinha
elected Speaker of Goa Assembly
10 Jul: Deccan Herald. Amidst uproarious
scenes, veteran Congress leader and former Chief Minister Francisco Sardinha was
today elected Speaker of the Goa Assembly even as opposition BJP staged a walk
out on the issue, terming the election as illegal … The lone woman MLA,
Victoria Fernandes, was elected Deputy Speaker. For full text click
here.
The brain behind the first digitalised
library
10 Jul. The Hindu. Pandurang V. Konnur had a passion for revolutionising
information science and years of his efforts culminated in
setting up of the library of the Goa University, the first
among its counterparts to be fully digitalized … Besides,
libraries in colleges affiliated to Goa University have been
brought under the University Internet network and one can
know the availability of books in various colleges at the
click of a mouse to http://goalnet.unigoa.ac.in
Text of the article at: http://www.hindu.com/2005/07/10/stories/2005071003210300.htm
RECENT ITEMS OF PARTICULAR
INTEREST ON GOANET. BY CORNEL DACOSTA
Dominic Fernandes faithfully provides Goanet with many 'sayings' in Konkani
and English. Many are witty but they are also invariably, profound. The one that
caught my eye recently, said "like the birds, let us leave behind what we
do not need to carry, like grudges, sorrows, pain, fears, regrets and heartaches.
Fly light." Dominic is also well known for his excellent articles on Goan
customs and traditions of old.
Understandably, the issue of the bomb
blasts in London last week which killed at least 52 people has been hotly debated
by those pro the American/British policy on Iraq and those who have serious reservations
about it. The bomb blasts have been seen all over the world on television and
it is of interest to note the reaction to Londoners from different Goan communities
worldwide.
Possibly, most readers of the Goan Voice (UK) are readers
'of a certain age' who arrived into the UK from different parts of the world.
In general, most such 'newcomer's are economic migrants but a lively debate has
taken place that many were indeed political migrants in the first instance. Do
find out more about this on Goanet.
Material on the population growth
in India is a continuing theme. However, we may not have considered the complexity
of this issue to any great extent. An opportunity to do so now is available in
an excellent and informative article on Goanet. So, do read about population clocks
in different parts of India, and especially, in Goa.
Finally, what about
the nun who has been denied the opportunity to study for the Bar to practise as
a lawyer? Should such a barrier be placed on the nun or has the law been an ass? Please
visit the Goanet archives at http://www.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet/
To subscribe to Goanet send an email to viviana@goanet.org
IN THE NEWS
After techies, dentists head for Britain
7 Jul: Indian Express. According to health experts, the United
Kingdom is facing an acute shortage of nearly 5,000 dentists
and is looking at India to fill the gap. A nationwide training-cum-recruitment
drive across five cities has already seen over 200 practicing
dentists registered.
http://www.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=50181
Spicy
competition: Bottled curry aims to win
7 Jul: The Hook (Charlottesville
VA, USA) You might not have heard of Irene and Ron Castelino and their small,
locally owned Curry and Spice Co., but leaders in the specialty food industry
certainly have. Just one year-old, this enterprise specializing in fully prepared
and bottled Indian curries. Their Goa Coconut Curry is a rich, creamy curry from
the coastal region of western India, Irene was born and raised in Bombay. As a
busy UVA nurse and mother, she didn't always have the luxury of leisurely cooking
time. Ironically, her time-saving concept is keeping her busier than ever these
days. Photo and full text click
here.
Fusion of Indian and Chinese cuisines
is making inroads in Houston
7 Jul: The Houston Chronicle. Houston is defined by immigrants
and their restaurants. Enter Indian Wok and Bombay Garden
Indian-Chinese Restaurant, the latest Houston eateries to
embrace the Indo-Chinese trend. "Five years ago, when
I opened Talk of the Town in New York, there were three other
Indo-Chinese restaurants in Queens," Bombay Garden owner
Mario Noronha says. "Now there are 25, with more on the
way."
http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/dining/3253815
| Leo Pinto: I won hockey gold in London [1948] |
| 7
Jul: MidDay. Leo Pinto, aged 91 of Bandra, Bombay, India,
celebrated when London won the Olympic bid for 2012.
The former India hockey goalkeeper still considers London
to be close to his heart. ‘‘After all, I
played my first Olympics in London, and we won the gold.’’
http://web.mid-day.com/sports/national/2005/july/113285.htm
| Franky Godinho: Dubai's top
junior chef
7 Jul: ITP Net. Young chef Franky Godinho has become
the first back-to-back winner of the Emirates Culinary Guild’s Junior Chef
of the Year competition. The 26-year-old Goan emerged victorious after 450 hopefuls
battled in competition for a week. Godinho’s triumph has earned him a week
in London, where he will work at the Sheraton Park Lane, meet celebrity chefs
and visit some of the city’s leading restaurants. “I can’t wait
to go to London as I have heard so much about the restaurant scene there.”
For full text click
here. Indian judge extends police custody of
suspected British pedophile
8 Jul: Yahoo News. An Indian court on
Friday extended police custody of Duncan Grant who is accused of sexually abusing
boys in a children's shelter he once ran in Bombay. Prosecutor Vijay Nahar told
the court that police needed to take Grant south to Goa to probe allegations by
a young boy that he had been ordered to accompany a group of foreigners to the
beach-rimmed state and perform sexual services. http://asia.news.yahoo.com/050708/ap/d8b79ono1.html India
plans for 'medical visas'
8 Jul: BBC. The Indian government has
decided to introduce medical visas to try to boost the emerging "medical
tourism" industry. Presently foreigners must use tourist visas, which are
limited in duration and cannot be extended. Medical visas would be extendable
for the length of the treatment, lasting for up to a year.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/4665961.stm Goa
to sell `rain drops` to nature lovers
8 Jul: Business Standard.
Goa will not have an 'off season' as far as tourism is concerned. The state tourism
department has drawn out a proposal to attract tourists in the monsoons as well.
It plans to sell "rain drops" to nature-loving tourists. For full text
click
here.
| Ghana Denies Barreto’s Charges |
| 8
Jul: GhanaWeb. The Ghana Football Association has denied charges by former national
coach, Mariano Barreto that he left the Black Stars job because he felt threatened.
Barreto has told FIFA that his decision to quit the Ghana job last year was because
his life was under threat during his short spell in Ghana … Ghana is seeking
ten million dollars compensation from Barreto for breaching the three-year contract
with the GFA … For full text
click here. | See
also 15 Jun. GhanaWeb. My life was under threat – Barreto For text click
here. [Mariano Barreto was born in Ribandar, Goa in 1957. More info in newsletter
issue 2005-18] | Book Review:
Guardian of the Dawn. By Richard Zimler
9 Jul: Sydney Morning Herald.
Richard Zimler's tales of the Jewish Zarco clan continue with Guardian of the
Dawn, which is set largely in late 16th- and early 17th-century southern India
and thus sits between Zimler's earlier works, The Last Kabbalist of Lisbon, set
in early 16th-century Europe, and Hunting Midnight, which touches on the 19th-century
trans-Atlantic slave trade… Zimler is a passionate writer. The Christians
of Goa, Francis Xavier most of all, don't fare well here. Changing
Times, New Age Women & Single Moms … The New Way of Life.
10 Jul: 24X7 (India). By Joanne D’Souza. Waiting around for Mr. Right to
come along is a thing of the past for the new age woman, and though he might come
along at a later stage parenthood need not wait for his arrival. With single parenting
and independent moms, becoming a rising phenomenon it very well qualifies as the
new way of life around the globe. For full text click
here. Kenya: Sanjay Shah: No place to call
home
11 Jul. The Nation (Kenya). Sanjay Shah has had no nationality
for over a year since being kicked out of Britain where he had sought citizenship.
For the last 13 months been sleeping at Nairobi airport. Now he is to be given
British nationality. For photo and text, 1414 words, click
here.
Negative side of tourism development
11
Jul. Bangkok Post. Said Albertina Almeida of Bailan Choosad [sic] Goa: ``Tourism
needs all kind of infrastructure - land availability, single window availability
(for clearance of bureaucratic permits and procedures). But whose land is going
and what price are they getting? It's like having foreign territory on local soil
because [locals] have no say in the local areas. The challenge is for us (NGOs)
to puncture the glamour of globalisation and the projections they make about tourism.
We need to recognise and expose the other sides of the story.'' For full text
click here.
Now, dress code for churchgoers
12 Jul: BBC. Miniskirts, tight outfits and plunging necklines
are inappropriate for Sunday Mass, the Catholic Church in
the Indian city of Mumbai (Bombay) says. Pained by churchgoers'
fashion sense, the Archbishop of Mumbai, Cardinal Ivan Dias,
has urged the faithful to dress modestly during services.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/4675801.stm
14 Jul: Indian Express. Christians oppose Archbishop's
mini-skirt ban. Excerpt: In Goa people go in mini-skirts,
frocks or jeans and T-shirts to pray in the churches according
to their culture. Therefore, the dress code is not acceptable
… Text at
http://www.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=50647
14 Jul: Herald (Goa). Goan youth respect dress code
to church. http://oheraldo.in/node/1666
Dumped at birth, woman sues parents
28 yrs on
12 Jul: Globe & Mail (Canada). A 28-year-old Indian woman
is suing her parents because she was abandoned soon after
she and her twin sister were born. Her lawyer says that a
separate criminal action Dimple Menezes will file could send
her parents to prison for up to seven years. As well as meeting
her biological mother, Ms. Menezes, a computer-science graduate,
has met her siblings but doesn't get on with them, especially
her twin sister who is "quite opposite in nature to me."
For full text click
here.
Fort Dodge Supports Street Dog Charity
13 Jul: K9 Magazine (UK). Animal health specialist Fort Dodge
is helping the street dogs of Goa by supplying its Duramune
dog vaccine, free of charge, to charity International Animal
Rescue (IAR), which cares for them and controls their numbers.
Street dogs are a major problem in Goa, a region popular with
tourists on the west coast of India. Sussex-based charity,
IAR operates a fully equipped animal health centre called
Animal Tracks near the north Goan town of Mapusa.
http://www.k9magazine.com/viewarticle.php?sid=14&aid=723&vid=0&npage=
Remo Fernandes’ New Music Video
13 Jul: Toronto Star. …Last week, Andy Cato of dance
music duo Groove Armada began releasing singles only to customers
of United Kingdom wireless carrier O2. Indian pop star Remo
Fernandes took things one step further by launching his latest
music video through the wireless airwaves. Mobile customers
of Tata Indicom will be able to download the video for aptly
titled "Love on SMS" before it's on TV. For full
text click
here.
UK: TV HIGHLIGHTS By Mafalda de’Sa
Television Thu.
14/7: Sky Travel: 10:00pm (30mins). Tourist Police: Goa
Documentary
series about law enforcers who have to deal with troublesome holidaymakers. The
hunt for illegal raves on the Goan beaches. Meanwhile, during daylight hours,
police patrol the beaches trying to persuade female sunbathers to put their tops
back on. Repeat, originally broadcast May 2002 Sat.
16/7: Living: 1:20pm (30mins) Trolley Dollies
Docusoap following
the exploits of the cabin crew on board Excel airlines. A gang of tired Trolley
Dollies head for Goa Sun. 17/7: Nat. Geographic:
9.00pm (60mins) Unlocking Da Vinci’s Code
Was Mary Magdalene
the wife of Jesus and the mother of his child? A detailed investigation into the
contentious claims posited by novelist Dan Brown. Tues.
19/7: BBC 2: 11.20pm (110mins) Congo: White King, Red Rubber, And Black Death
King Leopold of Belgium’s brutal colonisation of central Africa, in which
he carved out an empire based on terror in order to harvest rubber. Families were
often held as hostages, starving to death if the men failed to produce enough
wild rubber, with children’s hands chopped off as punishment for late deliveries.
An insight into Belgium’s colonial rule. Tues.
19/7: ITV 1: 8.00pm (60mins) Package Holiday Undercover
New series.
1/6: New series of vacation investigations begins with a hotel in Kenya where
you don’t need to go on safari to get intimate with the wildlife. Wed.
20/7: BBC 1: 9.00pm (60mins) Undercover Nurse – a Panorama Special
Following last week’s episode of hospital hygiene, reporter Shabnam Grewal
presents the disturbing results of what can happen within the NHS when you are
old and not regarded as a priority. Sat. 23/7: Living:
12:50pm (30mins) Trolley Dollies
Docusoap following the exploits
of the cabin crew on board Excel airlines. The gang are in for a surprise when
they visit a Goan market.
Radio Thurs.
21/7: BBC Radio 4: 11.30am (35mins) Political Bollywood
2/2. Continuing
the exploration of political issues within the film industry, Hindu/ Muslim hatreds,
women’s rights and the hypocrisies of Indian society are among issues that
have inspired films as have the political and psychological effects of partition.
Presented by Yasmin Alibhai-Brown.
FORTHCOMING See http://www.lanfranc.com/lanfranc_location_2000.pdf
for help in locating Archbishop Lanfranc School, Croydon Fri.
15 Jul. 7pm until midnight. Midsummer Fund Raising Dance
@ Bottwell Hall, Botwell Lane, Hayes, Music by the band "Mustang" and
disco by "Nite Life." Tickets advance only £10:00 children under
10 yrs £5:00. For tickets: Sean Almeida 07841 383709; George Hillier 020
8908 1039; Tony Lobo 020 8542 0528; Alison Braganza 07799 586793. Sat.
16 Jul. Dr. Ribeiro Goan School (Nairobi) Reunion.
5.00 - 11.30 p.m. Archbishop Lanfranc School, Mitcham Road, Croydon. Contact Donald
& Alvira 0208 300 6154; Viv & Reggie Remedios 0208 204 1912; Lambert Pereira
0208 570 2347; Cornelius Monteiro 0208 681 8716 Sun. 24
Jul. 5.00pm - The Asian Chaplaincy. Konkani Mass
will be celebrated at Our Lady & St Christopher's Catholic Church, 32 High
Street, Cranford, Middlesex Sun 31 Jul: G.
O.A. GOAN FESTIVAL in conjunction with Goan Organisations at Archbishop
Lanfranc School, Mitcham Road, Croydon. Starts with Holy Mass at 12.15 pm. Contact:
Diego Pinto 020 - 8767 0663 Alfred Rebello 020 – 8337 8022. For stall applications:
Bernie Gracias 020 – 8723 1322 Sun. 14 Aug. Archbishop
Lanfranc School, Mitcham Road, Croydon. Konkani Dramatic Association, UK presents
a Konkani Musical Show "Goencho Avaz".
Top Comedians and Singers from Goa will be touring UK, Canada, France, Portugal
and USA. For further information contact Domacian Moniz: 0208 376 1609 / 07940
501196. Or email at: kdauk2003@yahoo.co.uk Sun.
21 Aug. - G.O.A. Six-A-Side Football Tournament from
9.30am at Coldharbour Leisure Centre, Chapel Farm Road, New Eltham, London SE9
3LX. £44 per team. Draw will take place on 15th August 2005. Contact: Val
Nunes 01322 445743; Darren Fernandes 07956 117703. Sun.
21 Aug. 5.00pm - The Asian Chaplaincy. Konkani Mass
will be celebrated at Our Lady & St Christopher's Catholic Church, 32 High
Street, Cranford, Middlesex Sun. 28 Aug. G.
O.A. SPORTS DAY at Archbishop Lanfranc School. Contact: Peter Rodrigues
020 - 8399 4883. For stall applications: Norma Menezes-Rahim 020 - 8771 4457
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