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ANNOUNCEMENT: Goan Voice UK
Donations/Subscriptions
It is that time of the year again! Goan Voice
UK launches the annual Donations appeal to coincide with the
UK Goan Festival as many of you prefer to hand contributions
personally from yourselves and on behalf of friends and relatives.
It is gratifying that the newsletter is appreciated.
£20 is the suggested annual contribution and those who
donate this amount can opt to have the weekly newsletter delivered
electronically to their mailbox.
The payment options are:
1. PayPal for secure credit card transactions click
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2. By post to Eddie Fernandes, 1 Onslow Gardens, London N10
3JT. Please make cheques payable to Goan Voice UK
3. In person to the Goan Voice UK stall at the UK Goan Festival,
31 July 2005.
Donations in excess of £20, received
by 31 August 2005 will be acknowledged in this newsletter.
Please take time to consider the part you
wish to play in sustaining and enhancing the Goan Voice UK
service.
COMMUNITY NEWS
| UK Goan Festival: 31 July 2005 |
(Pic by Joel D’Souza)
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The G.O.A. Goan Festival
on Sunday 31 July 2005 at Archbishop Lanfranc School,
is the premiere UK Goan event with around 3.000 attending.
Note: Admission £2, children under 16 free. Car
Parking £2. (It would save delays if you brought
the exact money).. Personal food or drink not allowed
to the premises. The Chief Guest is 'Melody Queen' Antonette
Mendes, star of Konkani Stage and Screen. The
programme will start with Mass at 12.15pm, principal
celebrant: Bishop Alex Dias from the Andaman and Nicobar
Islands.
Do call at the Goan Voice UK stall with your suggestions
to enhance the service. |
| Eastern promise for charity from
a belly dancing diva |
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21 Jul: Coventry Evening
Telegraph. Belly dancer Maria
D'Silva, who is a Goan, appears at a fundraising
dinner in Coventry tonight. Maria is a professional
with an international reputation who has performed in
Cairo and Luxor. With her will be her tabla player,
Joe Fernandes. For text,
227 words, click
here.
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Art leaps from the suburbs to centre
stage
20 Jul: Parramatta Advertiser (Sydney). A collection by artists
such as … Indira Fernandes
[ex-Mombasa] … is at Parramatta Heritage Centre, until
Sunday, July 31.
| Gregory Antao on "London Terrorist
Bombings: Coping Strategies For Victims" |
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| Harshitha D'Souza spells out success |
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22 Jul. Hull Daily
Mail. Twelve-year-old Harshitha D'Souza from west Hull
has won a place in a national spelling contest, despite
English being her second language. She moved to England
from India with her parents eight months ago. They come
from the Bangalore region of India and speak Kannada
as their first language. On September 18, Harshitha
will compete against hundreds of children from across
the country in the BBC Hard Spell competition. 326 words.
For full text click
here. |
Book Review - Silviano C. Barbosa's
The Sixth Night
27 Jul: Epoch Times (Canada). By Zoe Ackah. Excerpts: The
Sixth Night is a scaled down, James A. Michener-style historical
fiction set mainly in colonial Goa … The book chronicles
Linda's trials and tribulations as a woman, a shudra, and
a Catholic … She travels through Europe, ending up in
Toronto … Having a child fathered by a Portuguese diplomat,
Linda's story is the notable personal conflict in the novel.
For more information take a look at the Sixth Night's website,
http://ca.geocities.com/goaraj@rogers.com/index.htm
For Epoch Times article, 516 words, see http://english.epochtimes.com/news/5-7-27/30640.html
For Cornel Da Costa’s review of the book click
here.
London post 7/7 from inside a cab
28 Jul. Indian Express. Mr Alvares Almeida,
a Goan taxi driver, who has spent 25 years in London with
fresh fish and meat cooked daily by his agreeable wife, vents
his spleen against the Muslims. 737 words.
http://www.indianexpress.com/full_story.php?content_id=75197
Canada: Tanzanite Picnic
For photographs taken by Susie Pereira of the recent Tanzanite
Picnic held on July 10, 2005. click
here.
DEATHS
25 Jul: Margao, Goa. ALEXIO FERNANDES
Husband of Ester. Father of Query/Agnelo, Patrick, Janet/Felix
(U.K), Jeoffery.
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25 Jul: Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania. PETER CORREIA (ex-Dar-esSalaam/Arusha)
Husband of Marie Correia. Father to Romalino (Arusha),
Milton (Arusha) and Vivian (Dar). Brother-in-law of
Rufine Dourado, Angela/Bellarmine Dourado (Pittsburgh)
and Lira/Julius DeMello (Calgary).
Condolences to correiam@un.org
[info from Claude Fernandes]. |
25 Jul: Mombasa, Kenya. MRS MARIA
SEQUEIRA. Wife of late J. R. Sequeira. Mother of
Bertilla, Eddie and Culan.
25 Jul: Curtorim, Goa. ESPERANCA
MERECIANA BARRETO E FERNANDES. Relcit of Marcos Pascoal
F. Fernandes. Mother of Socorinha/Edviges Barretto (London)
and Celina/Ivor Tellis.
24 Jul: Wimbledon, London. DOMINICA
CONCEICAO FERNANDES (aged 84; ex-Saligao, Goa; Kampala,
Uganda and Portugal). Wife of late Durante Rafael Fernandes.
Mother of Lawrence/Monika, Ursula, Roslyn/Tony, Jenny/Kwame
and with 9 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Sister
of Mickey and Marie Francis. Sister-in-law of Joaquina and
family.
Funeral Mass, Friday 5th August, 9.30, St Winefrides RC Church,
Latimer Road, Wimbledon. Burial London Road Cemetery, Figgs
Marsh, Mitcham. Reception Sacred Heart Church Hall, Edge Hill,
Wimbledon. Transport - coach will be available from church
to burial to reception. Condolences to R.Lobo@hotpop.com
Further information tel. Tony Lobo 020 8542 0528 or R.Lobo@hotpop.com
24 Jul: Varca, Goa. TEODOZIO M. GOMES.
Husband of late Artimizia. Father of Violet/Carlos, Savio
(Kuwait)/ Eufemia. Brother of late Antu / Edwardina (Tanzania),
late Julieta/ late Domaciano, Gracinda/late Constancio, Stephen
(London), Albert/ Yvette.
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24 Jul: Panaji, Goa,
MICHAEL (MIKE) F. VICTOR. Husband of
Lalita. Father of Antonio. Mike was Manager, Operations,
Goacom Insys Pvt Ltd, Panjim. |
24 Jul: Cavelossim, Goa. CARMELITO
L. RODRIGUES. Husband of Lekha. Father of Shamina/Antonio
(U.K), Shelton (USA). Grandfather of Asher (UK).
23 July: Margao, Goa: ALEX FERNANDES.
Husband of Ester. Father of Query/Agnelo, Jeanet/Felix (UK),
Geoffrey
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22 Jul: Miramar, Goa.
GEOFFREY MASCARENHAS (born 1917, ex-Nairobi
& Saligao). Husband of Indinha. Father of Ives,
Amyas/Blanche and Ovid/Judy. |
HOLIDAY INFORMATION
Monsoon Magic In Goa
Jul 2005: Business Traveller. Traditional feasts high on
native revelry, fantastic hotel packages and lush green
landscape makes Goa an endearing destination in the rains,
writes Sigmund de Souza.
http://www.businesstravellerindia.com/200507/monsoongetaways02.shtml
Goa In The Rains - Best Hotels Deals
Jul: 2005: Business Traveller.
http://www.businesstravellerindia.com/200507/monsoongetaways03.shtml
SpiceJet Launches Rs 999 fare for Mumbai-Goa-Mumbai
route
21 Jul: New Kerala .com. SpiceJet Limited http://www.spicejet.com/
has launched Rs 999 fares for the Mumbai-Goa-Mumbai route
from tomorrow over the next one month. For full text click
here.
Kingfisher Starts Planning For International Flights
26 Jul: Aviation Week. Kingfisher Airlines is to launch
international operations. Chairman Vijay Mallya [who also
owns Kingfisher beer] said the carrier is several years
away from launching international flights. The airline also
announced plans to start two daily flights from Mumbai to
Goa on Aug. 11. For full text click
here.
GOA NEWS HEADLINES
Crosses desecrated in Goa
21 Jul: Asia News (Italy). Four crosses were desecrated in
seven days in Ponda Parish, in the state of Goa. “Desecrating
the crosses conceals an ulterior motive, namely sowing the
seeds of communal suspicion and unrest in Goa,” said
Father Loiola, secretary to the Archbishop.
http://www.asianews.it/view.php?l=en&art=3757
Goans worried over London attacks
22 Jul: Herald (Goa) Excerpts: Fifteen days after London was
rocked by serial bomb blasts, Goa once again was on tenterhooks
after news flashed that four bombs had exploded in various
London tube stations … Francis Quadros, brother of Xavier
Quadros who is a doctor working in London and resident of
Russell Street, cannot comprehend as to why this is happening.
According to him, “it was such a nice peaceful place
with all communities living together. Now everyone lives in
fear.”
http://oheraldo.in/node/1986
Govt urged to promote Konkani in
Roman script
22 Jul: Navhind Times. The literary and cultural institutions
working for the promotion of Konkani in Roman script, at a
meeting held recently at Pilar, unanimously resolved to fight
for the right of Konkani in Roman script. For full text click
here.
Goa govt to seek special fund for
international airport
23 Jul: NewKerala.com. The Goa government will seek a special
fund from the Planning Commission for the proposed International
Airport at Mopa in North Goa. For full text click
here.
Samir Kelekar: Goa can be IT hub
like Bangalore with political will
23 Jul: NewKerala.com. Touted merely as a tourist destination,
Goa can become one of the most favoured international information
technology (IT) hubs on the lines of Bangalore if there is
political will and stability besides suitable strategies by
all stake holders, says Dr Samir Kelekar, an IT expert. http://www.newkerala.com/news.php?action=fullnews&id=8714
11 killed in Goa landslide
26 Jul: Indian Express. Heavy Downpour: Parts of Panjim flooded
for fourth day, more than 100 families moved from Margao and
Panjim. For full text click
here.
Former Goa star footballer forced
to beg for a living
26 Jul: New Kerala.com. Menino Caldeira, who today suffers
from Gangrene, was recently picked up from the streets by
the Goa Football association. At the peak of his career in
the 70’s and early 80’s he was even named as the
“Goan Pele”. Now, deserted by family and friends,
Caldeira is compelled to beg in the streets of Goa even for
managing two square meals. 213 words.
http://www.newkerala.com/news.php?action=fullnews&id=9360
Elvis Gomes’ suspension revoked
27 Jul: Herald. The Goa government has revoked the June 4,
2005 order suspending from service Director of Tourism Elvis
Gomes. http://oheraldo.in/node/2180
Task-force formed to remove oil balls
28 Jul: Navhind Times. Alarmed by the sudden appearance of
oily lumps in large quantities along the South Goa coast which
could cause “irreparable” damage to ecology, marine
life and environment besides harming the tourism industry,
the government has formed a task force to remove the oil balls
and clean the affected beaches. For full text click
here.
Goa's famous beaches hit by tarballs
28 Jul: Hindustan Times.
http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_1444287,001100020013.htm
Oily beach leaves Goa vexed
28 Jul. The Hindu. Photo and text at :
http://www.hindu.com/2005/07/28/stories/2005072804862200.htm
Major sex racket busted in Parra
28 Jul: Herald. In a swift raid, the local villagers with
the help of Mapusa police on Tuesday night, raided a house
at Parra and arrested seven young girls and nine youth suspected
to be involved in a sex racket. http://oheraldo.in/node/2218
50 years ago
28 Jul. 1955. The Hindu. PM Nehru explains Goa policy.
http://www.hindu.com/2005/07/28/stories/2005072800160800.htm
RECENT ITEMS OF PARTICULAR
INTEREST ON GOANET. BY CORNEL DACOSTA
Recent discussion has centred on the 250th birth anniversary
of Abbe Faria whose fame in the field of hypnosis has been
well established internationally. Suggestions have emerged
that the Indian postal authorities should issue postage
stamps to commemorate the historical contribution of a Goan
icon.
Within Goa, transport as a pillion rider on a motorcycle
is widely available. Now, the origins and extent of this
mode of transport have been explored in some depth.
The monsoon rains at this time of year can be incredibly
heavy in Goa and while these are so valuable for agriculture,
they can cause considerable chaos on roads and even in the
fields when they get flooded out. Recent Goanet articles
have spelt out some of the difficulties caused recently
by this year's heavy rainfall.
There has been much discussion on the need for postal codes
in Goa. Different versions of postal codes have come under
scrutiny with a view to ensure that Goa can adopt what is
best from the experience of other countries.
A Jesuit researcher in Goa has claimed that the current
Language Bill is taking the Catholic population for "a
jolly ride". This is a controversial issue which receives
detailed explanation on Goanet. Do have a say on this subject.
Finally, is it incidental, or is it not, that Science and
Religion share similar discourses and modes of addressing
each other? Find out about this intriguing topic from the
report of a lecture given by Prof. Alito Sequeira.
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
Overseas Indians to get cards with
multi-entry permanent visas
21 Jul: NewIndiaPress. The government is considering giving
overseas Indians a special smart card that will enable them
to come to India at any time and stay here as long as they
wish without going through the usual legal and security wrangles.
For full text click
here.
UK: Terror Attacks: Polls
22 Jul: Sky News. Radical clerics who preach
violence are not out of touch with mainstream Muslim views,
according to nearly half of British Muslims questioned in
a poll. The opinion poll for Sky News revealed that roughly
the same number thought of themselves as Muslims first and
British second. http://www.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30100-13391671,00.html
23 July: The Telegraph. The group portrait
of British Muslims painted by YouGov's survey for The Daily
Telegraph is at once reassuring and disturbing, in some ways
even alarming. One in four Muslims sympathises with motives
of terrorists. For full text click
here.
Australia to send back 'paedophile'
22 Jul. Times of India. Australia has allowed the extradition
of Werner Wulf Ingo, one of the six accused in the Goa child
prostitution racket, to India to face trial in the case being
investigated by CBI. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1179309.cms
Rabies kills holiday woman bitten by
dog in Goa
22 Jul: BBC. A 33-year-old British woman has died after contracting
rabies while holidaying in Goa. For full text see http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/manchester/4705473.stm
There has been widespread UK Press coverage since. The victim
has since been named as Alison Dwerryhouse, a shop assistant
from Bury She was bitten on April 9. According to the Times:
“Goa is well known as a pocket of rabies infection on
the Indian subcontinent, where around 30,000 die from the
disease each year.”
Woman dies after rabies bite. The Daily Mail. For full text
click
here.
Brit victim of rabies. The Sun. http://www.thesun.co.uk/
Rabies kills Goa holiday woman. Telegraph. For full text click
here.
Rabies victim dies. Guardian. For full text click
here.
British woman dies of rabies. The Independent 23 Jul. For
full text click
here.
Bitten holidaymaker dies of rabies. The Times 23 Jul. http://www.timesonline.co.uk
Tourist Dies Of Rabies. The Mirror. 23 Jul. For full text
click
here.
Goa: Restaurant Review: ‘O’
Coqueiro’
23 Jul: Deccan Herald. By Marianne de Nazareth. The restaurant
was founded by Gines Viegas [ex Tanzania] who expired two
years ago. It has been bought over by the Alcon group and
refurbished. 553 words. For full text click
here.
| Left to rot in a hellhole |
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24 Jul. Wales on Sunday.
By Nathan Bevan. Excerpts: Concerns are growing for
Adrian Duggan, 37, left to rot for more than 18 months
in a Goa prison as he waits to go on trial for murder.
He was arrested in Vagator in Goa on Christmas Day 2003
after his girlfriend, Catherine Campbell, was stabbed
to death. Duggan, who also suffered injuries, was charged
with murdering her. |
Now Pauline Crowe of
the campaign group Prisoners says, "It may seem
like paradise, but falling foul of the law in these
places can mean being subjected to very harsh, potentially
life-threatening conditions.” Both Mr Duggan's
mother and brother are believed to be in Goa, providing
support. 467 words click
here.
8 Apr. 2004. BBC. Lover charged over Goa murder. BBC.
For full text click
here.
22 Jul 2004. Western Mail. Foreign Office rapped over
case details. For full text click
here.
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A Clear vision
26 Jul: Evening Gazette (Middlesbrough, UK). Businesswoman
Marie Cunningham is to embark on a career in the sun and set
up a number of retreats abroad where people on a budget are
able to get teachings for various therapies. The first retreat
will go ahead in November in Goa where people can do yoga
and meditation as well as have various therapies such as crystal
therapy, Reiki and metaphysics. For full text click
here.
'Blatant racism' in Canada
27 Jul: Ottawa Sun. Internationally trained tradespeople and
professionals face racism and other unfair hurdles as they
seek recognition in Ontario's workforce, an immigrants lobby
charged yesterday. A lawyer and doctor of engineering, both
educated in U.K. universities, said they are among thousands
of immigrants who face unclear rules and requirements that
limit their career prospects once they arrive in Canada. For
full text click
here.
UK: TV HIGHLIGHTS By Mafalda de’Sa
Television
Mon.1/8: FilmFour: 6.00pm (120mins)
The Householder
Honest drama about a troubled Indian marriage. A James Ivory
production in English. (1963)
Tues.2/8: FilmFour: 6.00pm (120mins)
Bombay Talkie
Another James Ivory production: a mediocre melodrama starring
Jennifer Kendall and Shashi Kapoor (970).
Wed.3/8: TCM: 1.10am (120mins) Bhowani
Junction
Set in British India, prior to independence, a romantic drama
between an Anglo-_Indian girl pulled between her love for
a British Officer and coming to terms with her own identity.
Starring James Stewart and Ava Gardner.
Sat.6/8: BBC 4: 2.45am (60mins) The
African Rock n’ Roll Years
Portugal’s musical legacy to its former African colonies,
Angola and Mozambique.
FORTHCOMING
See http://www.lanfranc.com/lanfranc_location_2000.pdf
for help in locating Archbishop Lanfranc School, Croydon
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. 28 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
Sat. 10 Sep. G.O.A.
EXCURSION TO BRUGES. Sightseeing and shopping trip
to this lovely Belgian town. Planned pick-up points –
Greenford, Tooting Broadway and Norbury. Further details from
- Norma Menezes-Rahim 020 - 8771 4457, Bernie Gracias 020
- 8723 1322
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