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| UK: Clint D’Mello faces a life sentence | |||
6 Aug: Local London… Clint D'Mello, who is alleged to have supplied drugs, was found not guilty of the murder of Adnam Patel but guilty of committing violent disorder. [He will be sentenced on September 18 this year]. 252 words.
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| Experience a slice of Goa in the UAE | |||
6 Aug: Xpress (Dubai). The vibrant community Goa comes together on 7 Aug. to celebrate the UAE’s first World Goa Day (WGD)… Cynthia Fernandes, convenor, said: “The idea was first mooted by London-based Goan Rene Barreto in 2001…”… For more: www.cynthiafernandes.com … 438 words.
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| Lambert Mascarenhas: 'Heartbreak Passage' Released | |||
6 Aug: Navhind Times. Mr Lambert Mascarenhas released his second book 'Heartbreak
Passage' at the International Centre, Dona Paula on July 5… Mr Mascarenhas
also spoke of the geniality and morals that Goans once possessed, which is now
on the decline… even at the age of 94. Mr Lambert Mascarenhas is officially
the pioneer of the Goan English writer! 311 words. Click
here. The photo, by Joel D'Souza, shows Lambert Mascarenhas at the book launch. For this and other photos click here. | |||
| London: Carl Pereira threw himself in front of a train | |||
5 Aug: Evening Standard (London). Carl Pereira, 36, a successful City banker threw himself to his death in front of a rush-hour commuter train at Wimbledon station hours before a dinner date with his wife … Mr Pereira's death was today described as a “mystery”…. despite not being known as a heavy drinker, he was nearly five times the legal driving limit… Mr Pereira was born in [Bombay], grew up in Melbourne, Australia and lived in a large terrace house in [Grove Road], Wimbledon… 539 words. | |||
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| Ian Gomes: UK students eager to gain work experience in India | |||
 4 Aug: Rediff. British students completing their business and finance related
courses are keen to gain work experience in companies based in India, according
to the UK-India Business Council… Ian Gomes, partner and chairman of High
Growth Markets, KPMG, which is one of the companies hosting the scholars, said
… "It's never too early to build a better understanding of new peoples,
their cultures and work styles in today's globalised world." 505 words. Click
here. Ian Gomes was born in Singapore in 1957 and has lived in Goa (Saligao) Mumbai and in London. He qualified as a chartered accountant in London and did his MBA in USA. He has been with KPMG since 1983. For a video clip (2m. 11s) of his presentation on Key Challenges for International Strategy, click here. | |||
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| Goa: Casino solid waste, swine flu link worries 6 Aug: PTI. The solid waste generated by all the six off-shore casinos finds its way to the state piggery farm in Goa … all the off-shore casinos have employed services of single firm which is disposing off the garbage by transporting to the piggery farm… 205 words. more details.. | |||
| Goa asks for additional allocation of power from Centre 6 Aug: UNI. Goa, which does not have a power generating station of its own, has been urging the Centre for additional allocation of power to meet its growing demand in this tourist state, according to power minister Aleixo Sequeira [ex-Mombasa] here today… more details.. | |||
| Food Processors from Goa to visit UK 6 Aug: Process & Control Today (UK) … 12 large producer businesses from Goa will be in the UK from Sep 29 to Oct 5… Particular areas of interest include fish products, bakery, confectionery, snacks, ready meals, soft drinks, dairy, beers, wines and spirits, household products, logistics, and own brand retail products… The Inward Mission is being led by Mr Sanjit Rodriguez, Director of Industries, Trade and Commerce… more details.. | |||
| Canada: Yvetta Gomes : Faith in Action . 6 Aug: Herald. … Goa has been blessed by the appearance of Our Lady at Batim on 24 September 1994 to Yvetta Gomes, a Goan settled in Ontario, Canada… Yvetta came again to Batim on 13 May 2009. When Holy Mass was concelebrated, the sacred host and wine received by Yvetta at Communion had transformed itself into the flesh and body of Jesus… This has been happening to Yvetta occasionally for the past 9 years, and is certified by the Bishop of Ontario… 649 words. more details.. | |||
| Cell to monitor jobless NRGs 6 Aug: Herald. Labour Minister Joaquim Alemao today said that the government has proposed to set up a cell for monitoring workers of Goan origin who have returned to the State from overseas countries due to global economic meltdown… more details.. | |||
| Parrikar urges govt to define mega project 6 Aug. Times of India. Leader of opposition Manohar Parrikar on Wednesday demanded that the state goverment define a mega project … Azgaonkar said that even small projects by Goan builders are being opposed… 370 words. more details.. | |||
| Goa: Govt taken to task on poor infrastructure, plans for tourism 6 Aug: Times of India. Ruling MLAs themselves came down heavily on the tourism department on Wednesday during the debate stating that the state had failed to provide necessary infrastructure to sustain tourism and criticized the poor budgetary provision made for the sector… 583 words. more details.. | |||
| Mickky offers to fund infra projects with own money 6 Aug: Times of India. In a display of high zeal, tourism minister Francisco “Mickky” Pacheco on Wednesday said he would pump in money from his own pocket to build the necessary tourism infrastructure in the state provided all 40 MLAs agreed that he would be allowed to run the facilities for a period of 50 years… Pacheco’s proposal drew polite laughter from the members… 394 words. more details.. | |||
| UK New Event Announcement Sun. 6 Sep: MAPUCA FEAST at Archbishop Lanfranc School, Mitcham Road, Croydon, Surrey CR9 3AS. 12.30 p.m. For further details and tickets please contact Eusebio Pinto - Mobile: 07941 354756 or 020 8304 9089 (after 7p.m.) | |||
| Death: Carmina De Bragança 4 Aug: Taleigao, Goa. CARMINA DE BRAGANÇA. (Born 1924). Beloved wife of Late Camilo S. Barreto. Mother of Salvador (London), Bernardo (Govt Printing Press) Margaret, Rosario (Dubai)/Santana, Ana Rita/Late Manuel, Late Maria Angelica/Late Alberto & Fatima/Thomas. Funeral cortege will leave her residence at Durgawadi on 6 Aug. at 4.00 pm to Taleigao Church. | |||
| Qatar Airways: London/Mumbai: from £264 return Travel validity: 15 August 2009 - 25 March 2010 (except Outbound travel 11- 23 Dec; Inbound travel 02 – 15 Jan. Maximum stay: 3 months. more details.. | |||
| UK: TV & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS By Lira Fernandes TRAVEL: India and Indian Ocean. Travel Deals COOKERY: The Food Programme. BBC Radio Four DOCUMENTARY: Bombay's Beatle. BBC Radio Four FILM: The Untouchable. World Movies TV HEALTH: The World's Best Diet. ITV2 DOCUMENTARY: Meet the British. BBC 2 DOCUMENTARY: Crossing Continents. BBC Radio Four COOKERY: Come Dine With Me Extra Portions. Channel 4 TRAVEL: Holiday Showdown. ITV2 | |||
