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| Death: Ernesto Rodrigues | ||
 23 Dec: Cortalim, Goa. ERNESTO HERCULANO RODRIGUES (Born 1943). Husband of Helen (Helu). Father of Jack/Nancy, Johnson/Teodolina; Brother of Rita Maria/Nicholas (London), Anacleto/Maria; Uncle of Vincent, David (London), Leo, Magno/Dympna, Tina. Funeral on 26th Dec at Cortalim. | ||
| It has to be Christmas in Goa. | ||
 26 Dec: Daily News & Analysis. By Joanna Lobo. It's jingle bells time, the merriest time of the year. It's also time for me, like most non-resident Goans, to make my annual trip to Goa to celebrate the birth of Jesus with my family… 704 words. | ||
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| Video: Goan Christmas Party 2009 in Houston, Texas | ||
 25 Dec: You Tube. 9 video clips of Party held on 25 Dec. after the Mass … it wazz cool | ||
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| Robert D’Souza: 1500 people celebrate Christmas at Mission Australia's Lunch in the Park | ||
 26 Dec: Perth Now. Mission Australia Christmas Lunch organiser Robert D’Souza said this was his 18th year on the job and it warmed his heart to see nationalities from around the world sat down together to celebrate the day… 284 words.
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| Auction: 6 Jan. 2010: Baldwins: Goa Coins | ||
 Lot 322: 1050-1080 AD. Pagoda. USD$:1000 Lot 323: c.1147-1187 AD. Stater. USD$:1000 Lot 381: 1495-1521. ½ Manoel. USD$:2500 Lot 382: 1732. 10 Xerafins. USD$:1500 | ||
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| Death: Ferdinand Pimenta 25 Dec: Mumbai. FERDINAND PIMENTA. Husband of Mona. Father of Gavin/Yvonne; Ian, Sean/Fleur; Marion/Doyle; Carol/Aloysius. Brother of late Valentine, Cardinal Simon Pimenta, Sr Bertille, Jovita, Sr. Marcelle, Franzina, Austin. Funeral on 27 Dec. Full Text. | ||
| Goa hotels bear a forlorn look this festive season 26 Dec: Economic Times. Smiling Santa hasn’t brought much cheer to Goa’s tourism industry for the second year in a row … most airlines are only bringing back Goan NRIs home for Christmas and not tourists… 552 words. Full Text. | ||
| Hot Spot. It’s 34°C in Goa 26 Dec: The Sun (UK). It’s 34°C in Goa. On The Beach have seven nights' B&B at the 3* Maizons Lake View Hotel, from £439pp, departing Jan 22 from Manchester. See onthebeach.co.uk. | ||
| Goa taxi driver hit Russian women with baseball bat 26 Dec: IANS. The taxi driver who attempted to rape two Russian women in Goa on Christmas night had also hit one of the women with a baseball bat to prevent their escape, according to their written complaint to the police… 444 words. Full Text. | ||
| Taxi driver arrested for eve-teasing Russian girls in Goa 26 Dec: PTI. Goa police arrested a taxi driver on the charges of eve-teasing and threatening two Russian girls after they complained that the accused along with two others tried to physically assault them at Anjuna beach… 201 words. Full Text. | ||
| Terrifying taxi ride for Russians 26 Dec: Herald. A Christmas party at Saligao ended in a terrifying overnight ordeal for three Russian women, when a taxi driver they had hired tried to rape them at Anjuna… 358 words. Full Text. | ||
| UK: FORTHCOMING EVENTS: CANCELLED: Sat 26 Dec. from 3pm-9pm.Viva Goa Entertainment UK presents "LET'S PARTY". For the "New Year's Eve" dance at Hounslow which is going ahead, contact Francisco 02089329375/07957206169 or Calwin Barretto 07904661598. Sat. 26 Dec. Goan Ohana Leicester Dreams (G.O.L.D.). Golden Christmas Dance at The Venue, Britannia Way, off 928a Melton Road, Leicester. LE4 8GR. Dancing to Maz & Co from London. 7.00pm-12.30am. Dress code: Gold/Black ball gowns and Tuxedos/ ties (optional). Food served, prizes galore, spot prizes. Contact Clara 0116 2767336, Victor 0116 2555891, Joyce 0116 2664202. www.goanevent.com Thu. 31 Dec. Goan Ohana Leicester Dreams (G.O.L.D.). Masquerade New Years Ball at Midlands Co-Operative Sports & Social Club, Birstall Road, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 4DE. Dancing to Illusions from London.7.00pm-1.00am. Dress code: Velvet/Feathers/Masquerade masks, Ball gowns and Tuxedo Capes (optional). Food served, prizes galore, spot prizes. Contact Clara 0116 2767336, Victor 0116 2555891, Joyce 0116 2664202. www.goanevent.com Thu. 31 Dec. North London Goans invites you to the 'New Year's Eve Dance' at Woodside High School Hall (Formerly White Hart Lane School, Opp. New River Sports Centre), White Hart Lane, Wood Green, London, N22 5QJ Music by Say-One-Do-One (Disco). From 7pm - 2am. For tickets contact: Tony Gomes 020 8245 1364, Seby D'Silva 020 8245 5463, Joe Telles 020 8443 1014, Oboe Noronha 020 8340 0439, Cos Fernandes 020 8888 8659, Meredith Soares 020 8803 4173, John Fernandes 020 8881 4579, Frank Mendes 020 8888 1400, Seby Fernandes 020 8800 5159 or Bernadette Dias 020 8361 9417. Book early to avoid disappointment, tickets will NOT be sold at the door. Thu. 31 Dec. S.E. Goans New Years Ball 7pm -1.15am. St Marks Hall, Old Mill Road, Plumstead, London SE18 1QE. Tickets, inc. snacks, £7.50 members and non members £8.50. Meals available on the night. Children under 10 FREE if accompanied by an adult. New and Exciting Band "Mellow Tones" : + Disco. Variety of music for all ages. Dress code- Strictly formal. Raffles galore, spot prizes/children's prizes and competitions. Licensed bar + ample parking. More information and tickets, call Chris 01322 400732, Ronald 0208 298 9263, Leo 01784 439594, Tatanya 0208 316 1473 For the flyer, click here. Thu. 31 Dec. 7pm. New Year Event. Middlesex Goans presents 3rd Annual New Year's Eve Ball at Greenford Town Hall, Ruislip Road, junction with Oldfield Lane South, Greenford UB6 9QN. UK's top Goan band BREAKTHRU & DJ ASIAN RAG - Dress code Formal - Price £15 (Excluding meal) p/person & children under five years free. Bar & Catering available, prizes galore, spot prizes. Contact: Antonio 0208 2307801, Arthur 0208 8649136, Sara 0208 2487387 or Francisco 0208 3574281. For the flyer, click here. Thu. 31 Dec: 7pm- 2am. St Diogo's & Saligao Associations' are hosting the "Roll on 2010" New Year's Eve Ball at Tolworth Recreation Centre, Fullers Way North, KT6 7LQ . Tickets are available @ Adults £26.00, 11-18 yrs £20.00 and 3-10 yrs £15.00 and includes a Goan buffet meal, sweets, snacks and entertainment with a live band and DJ. There is a bar available or BYO drinks. Dress code: Strictly Formal. Please apply early to avoid disappointment. No ticket sales at the door. Contacts: Roz Lobo (020 8542 0528), Jane Gracias (020 8543 5454) or Brian D'Sa (020 8543 6060). Sat 9 Jan: Goan Association UK. 2010 Goan Extravaganza. Wandsworth Town Hall, Civic Suite Wandsworth High Street. From 7pm till late. Music by Rainbows End and Say One Do One. Dress Code Strictly Formal. Further Details and Tickets from Norma; 020 8771 4457. Alison 07799 586793. Bernie 020 8723 1322. Rosy 020 86770390. Claire 01784 421421 For help in locating Archbishop Lanfranc School, Croydon, click
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