Goan Voice UK: Newsletter. Fri 06 August, 2010

GOANVOICE DAILY NEWSLETTER FRI 06 AUGUST, 2010

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Death: Jose Dalgado

6 Aug: Portais, Verem, Goa. JOSE LOPES DALGADO (Born 1929; ex-Barclays Bank, Kenya). Brother of late Leopoldo; late Ana; late Josemaria/Dulce. Funeral service on 8 Aug. Reis Magos Church.

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Goa: The story of Alila Diwa Resort

6 Aug: Arabian Business (UAE). Guy Wilkinson reports from the Alila's resort in Goa and finds out how it came to fruition... A few years ago the green lobby got up in arms and much stricter regulations were introduced, causing many projects to be cancelled. One survivor of this challenging process was the five-star hotel now known as the Alila Diwa in Majorda, Southern Goa... 1375 words.

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Month's Mind: Rudolf D'Silva

RUDOLF De SILVA, (Ex Zanzibar/Nairobi) died in Toronto, July 6, 2010 (for details, click here). His family: Antonette, Lucas, Thea, Baba Aaron, Prescilda and Steve would like to thank each and every one of you for your kindness and sympathy during our time of sadness and loss. We are very grateful for all the love, support, for mass offerings, prayers, flowers, visits, letters, cards, phone calls and emails. This gave us so much strength and comfort as we struggled with our loss. Please know that your thoughtfulness has touched us very deeply. Thank you for being there for us. God Bless. Antonette and family. 416-292-0202. tonide_silva@yahoo.ca

UK: Featured Event

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Mon. 30 Aug. [Bank Holiday]. Come celebrate the 10th Anniversary of World Goa Day with a Goan Pilgrimage-Picnic at The Friars, Aylesford, Kent ME20 7BX. Rosary at 10:30 and Mass at 11am followed by Benediction. Then a picnic, in the grounds with games, sing songs, a Konkani speaking session, workshops, bingo, line-dancing and more. Sheltered facilities also available. Organised transport to and from Aylesford to cover North, South, East and West London. Contact: Lara Pereira; Tel: 07792 446 486; lara.pereira@btinternet.com or Fiona Lobo; Tel: 07796 238 009; fiona.lobo@blueyonder.co.uk For the flyer, click here.

News Summary

Video: Home Minister’s allegations Disrupts assembly proceedings
6 Aug: Goa 365. Home minister Ravi Naik’s (photo) controversial statement to the media that several politicians in Goa were receiving hafta or protection money from drug dealers, disrupted proceedings of the Goa Legislative Assembly on Friday. Rushing to the well of the House, the Opposition members claimed that by speaking to the media and casting aspersions on the politicians who demand CBI inquiry into the police-politician-drug mafia nexus was contempt of the house... 7m. 01s. Full Text.

Accused cops were in constant touch with Atala: Ravi
7 Aug: Navhind Times. Making a statement in the state legislative assembly on the issue of the alleged police-drug trade-politicians nexus, the Home Minister, Mr Ravi Naik on Friday stated that the police investigations have revealed that accused police officials were in constant touch with Yaniv Benaim alias Atala ... 743 words. Full Text.

Life expectancy rises to 70 years in Goa
7 Aug: Navhind Times. Better and easily accessible healthcare facilities have improved the life expectancy in the Goa to 70 years as against the mean age of the elderly across the country, which is 68 years... 521 words. Full Text.

Football: Goa loses to Bengal in Santosh Cup Semi-finals
6 Aug: Host Bengal pulled off a spectacular 5-4 (1-1) victory over their last year's nemesis Goa via penalty shootout and entered final Santosh Trophy... 586 words. Full Text.

Goa minister’s son may go scot-free in rape case
6 Aug: IANS. Goa Education Minister Atanasio Monserrate’s son Rohit, who has been charge-sheeted for raping a minor foreign national, may go scot free as the victim’s mother formally told the authorities here Friday that the victim would not depose in court... She had said that Rohit had raped her daughter and then asked her to drink alcohol and smoke lots of cigarettes to avoid pregnancy... 301 words. Full Text.

Obituary: Elizabeth Partridge
6 Aug: The Guardian (UK). Elizabeth Partridge, who has died aged 88, was a foreign correspondent on the News Chronicle in Kolkata, India. She covered most of the big Indian stories ... when the Indian army moved into Goa, all her male colleagues were held at the border and denied entry. She hired a bicycle and rode over, waving endearingly at the guards... Text + Photo. Full Text.

Death: David Rodrigues
5 Aug: Curchorem, Goa. DAVID RODRIGUES. Husband of Ethelvina. Father of Mario (Dubai)/Rency; Thereza/Francis; Melvin (Dubai)/Sandra. Funeral service at Curchorem on 6 Aug.

Video: BJP alleges scam in the super-speciality Hospital Project
5 Aug: Goa 365 The Bharatiya Janata party has alleged a multi-crore scam and pre-bid rigging in clearing the Rs 140 crore super-speciality hospital project jointly promoted by an Israeli group majoring in defence equipment manufacture and the Goa government. Though the government has agreed to initiate an inquiry into the allegations leveled by the opposition, but it refused to stall the construction of the super specialty hospital at Bambolim 4m. 19s. Full Text.

Consul Heads Address New Visa Regulations
5 Aug: IndiaWest.com (California). Indian Americans crowded into the auditorium in San Francisco to ask Indian Consulate officials questions about the new complex rules for travel to India.... One 70-year-old woman from Goa found out at the meeting that she was ineligible for OCI or PIO card as the former Portuguese colony had not yet been annexed into India when she was born, and therefore she was not of Indian origin [sic] ... 824 words. Full Text.

UK: Forthcoming Events
Sat 7 Aug. G.O.A. Senior Citizens' Trip. This year the outing is planned for Littlehampton (subject to confirmation). Contacts: Norma on 020 8771 4457 or Bernie on 020 8723 1322.

Sat 7 Aug. G.O.A. 'World Cup' Football Tournament at HSBC Sports Ground, Lennard Road, New Beckenham, BR3 1QW. Age Groups: 18+ 6-a-side (maximum 8 players per team). Cost - £50 per team (that's only £6.25 per player). Any individual or team wishing to participate in this annual tournament, please contact Blasco Junior Goes on 07946432747 or blasco_jnr_goes@hotmail.com Closing date for applications - Friday 30 July 2010.

Sun. 22 Aug. G.O.A. Annual Sports Festival. Archbishop Lanfranc School. Make it a "Fun Day for all the family" by participating in the various events. Contact: Fidelis D'Mello 020 - 8698 9678.

Sat. 28 Aug. World Goa Dance - Vegas Variety by Goan Ohana Leicester Dreams. At "The Venue", off Britannia Way, 928A Melton Road, Thurmaston, LE4 8GR. Live band by "Bravo" from London. 7:00pm-1:00am. Dress Code: Stars, Stripes & Cards. Prizes Galore. Price including Meal: Adults £12.00, 11-16 yrs-£5.00, Under 10 Free. Please book early to avoid disappointment. Contact: Clara 0116 2767336, Victor 0116 2555891, Joyce 0116 2664202. For flyer with details click here.

Sat. 28 Aug. From 5 p.m. till late. Grand Charity Dance (organised by Ivy and Edward Alvares) to raise funds for Roseleen DeSouza (photo) of Mombasa. Venue: Shirley High School Hall, Shirley Church Road, Croydon, CR0 5EF. Music by 'Electric Dreams'. Coach from Watford & Edgware £12 return – contact Edward/Ivy. Licensed Bar. Snacks & Meal Included. £14.00 per head. Children over 12 -16 years - £7. Tickets available from: Edward & Ivy 01923 443288; Amelia Gomes 0208 861 2073; Eusebio Pinto 0208 304 9089; Tony Luis 01689 602074; Victor & Melba 01784 242912; Daisy/Ronnie 01923 673828; Tony Joe/Zemira 01895 259947; Flavio/Bernie Gracias 0208 723 1322. Donation to Edward / Ivy Alvares. For details of the Roseleen DeSouza Appeal click here.

For Later Events see http://www.goanvoice.org.uk/forthcoming.php