GOANVOICE DAILY NEWSLETTER WED 26 AUGUST, 2009
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| Tennis: Sevenoaks, UK: Mikaela D’Souza: U14 Girls Winner | ||
 20 Aug: Sevenoaks Chronicle. Sevenoaks Junior Open Tennis Tournament. Congratulations to Mikaela D’Souza who won the Under 14 Girls competition. She was born in Maidstone in 1996 and attends St Simon Stock R.C. School. She is the daughter of Zack D’Souza (ex-Nairobi) and Jenny (ex-Tunbridge Wells, Kent).
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| Patricia de Souza: Salsa in Brighton | ||
 7 Aug. Argus (Brighton, UK). Salsa teacher Patricia de Souza asked Brighton and
Hove City Council for permission to use the newly refurbished Victorian bandstand
for a salsa night, which proved popular with her students and passers-by …
Ms de Souza, 45, of Hertford Road, Brighton, teaches salsa every week ….
If you would like more information about the salsa evening email salsababe_p@hotmail.com
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here. Patricia was born in Nairobi, the daughter of Edwyn (born in Tanzania) and Terezinha de Sa (Moira, Goa). Dancing is just a hobby - she is an electronic engineer. For a profile of her see http://www.keepitstricklysalsa.com/about_patricia.html | ||
| Konkani Film for Cannes in 2010 | ||
 26 Aug: Herald. The film, Faith and Flowers in My Secret Life (Bhavart Ani Fulam
Mojea Gupit Jivitant) is set for all-Europe release sometime in December this
year and is likely to be screened in Cannes in May 2010… The film is based
on the life of Domingo Fernandes, the young producer and director … He and
Anthony Dias who is also working on the film are now EU citizens living in Paris…
the lead actress of the film is Eleftheria Komi, a Greek who had to learn Konkani
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here. 26 Aug: Navhind Times. Goan Touch in Indo-French Film. 541 words. Click here. For the film website with video clips, stills etc. click here. | ||
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| UK: Computer glitch blamed for 'paki' blunder 26 Aug: Evening Standard (London). A London council has apologised after the term "Paki" appeared several times in an official document describing the nationalities of schoolchildren. Conservative-run Redbridge council initially tried to blame a technical error … Keith Vaz said: "It is important that councils are careful to avoid the use of offensive terms." 377 words. + Comments. more details.. | ||
| Goa: Catholic Directory released 26 Aug: The Hindu. The 4th edition of the Directory of the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman 2009-2010 has been released ,,, it gives the latest information about the parishes, houses of the religious, men and women, pious associations, schools and other educational institutions. The price is Rs. 50. more details.. | ||
| UK: Bowled over by soup 28 Aug: Caterer & Hotelkeeper. The range of soups is expanding. Soulful Soup is a premium range from Southover Food … The Contemporary Veggie varieties are innovative vegetarian options, including Goan Tomato Soup … To buy it, call Southover Food Company 0800 169 1004 http://www.southoverfoods.com | ||
| Campaign for transparency in church property management 26 Aug: Navhind Times. Campaigners for transparency and accountability in management of church properties are expected to meet the Archbishop soon…. The campaigners include Eduardo Faleiro, Fr Romaldo De Souza, Dr Teotonio De Souza, Ms Devika Sequeira, Mr Fredrick Noronha, etc. 877 words. more details.. | ||
| Church Properties: Utilising the Potential. By Frederick Noronha 26 Aug: The Herald. The church property debate may bring in much-needed transparency, but we need to think beyond this … Kudds – the clubhouses of Bombay are facing the same fate … community assets of overseas Goans are facing pressures in distant UK… 1262 words. more details.. | ||
| Goa: Foreign Tourist Arrivals “50 per cent decline” 26 Aug: Herald. Goa’s CM has promised to sort out the unwarranted hike in landing charges of foreign charter flights and other airport charges at the Dabolim airport which would make Goa an expensive tourist destination …. During deliberations, the hoteliers discussed at length, especially the projected graph of foreign tourist arrival showing a 50 per cent decline … 518 words. more details.. | ||
| Death: Ninfa De Souza 12 Aug: Toronto. NINFA DE SOUZA (Aged 89). Predeceased by her husband Jovita. Beloved mother of Robert (Isabel), and grandmother of Filipe and Sonia. Sister of the late Rufino (Nina), Idilho and Crispo (Celina). Sister-in-law of the late Francisco (Palmira), Florence, and Mario. Funeral was on 24 August. more details.. | ||
| Cricket: Neil D'Costa relocates from Sydney to India 25 Aug: The Australian. Phillip has turned to a guru in India to sort out his batting problems… he wants to work with batting coach Neil D'Costa, who has relocated to India… D'Costa used to run a cricket academy in Sydney and is also credited with nurturing Michael Clark, but he recently took up a job establishing a private academy in Nagpur… more details.. | ||
| Nairobi Goan Institute Memorabilia web site From Merwin D'Souza. I am developing a new collaborative web site dedicated to the collection, restoration and archival of G.I. Nairobi memorabilia. It is a work in progress to be easily accessed and shared by all. Of particular interest in the Brochure section is an article penned by my dad, J. Christie D'Souza, Editor of the 1955 GI Golden Jubilee brochure. The article entitled "The Goan Pioneers", details the early history of the Goan Clubs in Nairobi. To access the site go to the link below. more details.. | ||
| No need to invoke Epidemic Act in Goa: Health Minister 25 Aug: PTI. Goa Health Minister Vishwajit Rane today said there was no need to invoke Epidemic Act in the state in view of swine flu scare… more details.. | ||