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| Police close to solving brutal Rayney murder: family | |||
 13 Aug: The West Australian. The family of murdered Supreme Court registrar Corryn Rayney feel buoyed by reports that police were getting closer to catching her killer. Ms Rayney's sister Sharon Coutinho and father Ernest Da Silva (photo; ex-Uganda) said they believed detectives were working hard to solve the case ... Ms Coutinho said it was difficult to believe that three years had passed since her only sister's death... 394 words + photos. | |||
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| Video: Mickky Pacheco Allowed to Travel Abroad | |||
 13 Aug: Goa 365. Additional sessions judge Margao granted permission to Francisco Xavier Pacheco, an accused in the Nadia Torrado death case, to travel abroad ... 0m. 31s. | |||
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| Leicester: Restaurant Review: Anjuna | |||
 12 Aug: Leicester Mercury. By Gary Mitchell. My boss wanted a review of Goan restaurant
Anjuna ... the place had been open for about seven months ... they've got the
look just right - stylish, bright and comfortable ... For my main course, I couldn't
resist the call of the "mixed meat sizzler" ... five-star verdict; capable
service: Waiter Harrison Lee (photo). [Website: http://www.anjunarestaurant.com/]
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| Featured Event: Goan Association (UK) Sports Festival | |||
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. Details at the link below. Contact: Fidelis D'Mello 020 - 8698 9678.
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| Book Review: ‘Pictures of Lily’ By Matthew Yorke 14 Aug: The Spectator (UK). Book review by Francis King ... Matthew Yorke provides a terrific evocation of a Goa of which, from my last visit some 20 years ago, I have a vivid memory of a piquant contrast between the respectable solemnity of the inhabitants in their dark suits and dresses promenading the beaches on a Sunday evening, and the dishevelled, disorientated young visitors lying sprawled out on the sand like so much human debris... 585 words. Full Text. | |||
| Video + text: East India Company relaunches in London 13 Aug: CNN. It was the world's first multinational company, a trading giant during the colonial rule of the Indian subcontinent. This week, The East India Co. is being reborn as a luxury brand -- under Indian ownership... 549 words. 2m. 57s. [The store is at 7-8 Conduit Street, London W1S 2XF and opening on 14 Aug.] Full Text. more info... | |||
| Centre nod for Mumbai-Goa highway widening 13 Aug: Times of India. After a delay of over five years, the Centre has accepted the demand to widen the highway ... Full Text. | |||
| Goa to warn tourists about swine flu 13 Aug: IANS. With one swine flu death and 30 H1N1 cases reported in Goa this year, the state government has now started cautioning tourists coming to Goa about the disease... 308 words. Full Text. | |||
| Squealing Pigs; Barking Dogs; Braying Donkeys 13 Aug: Herald. By Caetano De Abreu. Gullible Goans meekly surrender their meagre holdings for a pittance ... The psychology of a Goan need not be enunciated ... We know quite well that Goans, being gullible to the core, can easily be taken for a ride, even today... 1094 words. Full Text. more info... | |||
| Travel to Goa made easy for Goans with foreign passports 13 Aug: The Peninsula (Qatar). There is hope now for hundreds of Non-Resident Goans (NRGs) who, ironically, found themselves being labelled ‘tourists’ in their own land. These are the ones who acquired foreign passports for work but now wish to spend their retired lives in their homeland... 861 words. Full Text. | |||
| Gregory Fernandes Death: Luke Pritchard denies revenge attack 13th Aug: Daily Echo (UK). A gas engineer has denied a revenge attack on a Good Samaritan who helped jail his brother. Luke Pritchard, 22, is accused of attacking Jody Miles, who gave evidence during a trial that led to the conviction of his younger brother, Stephen Pritchard, for attacking Gregory Fernandes... The trial continues. 340 words. Full Text. | |||
| UK: Forthcoming Events Sun 15 Aug: Open Invitation to the Goan Community. The High Commission of India is celebrating India's Independence Day on Sunday 15 August 2010 at the Indian Gymkhana Club, Thornbury Avenue, Isleworth TW7 4NQ (opposite Osterley Tube Station) from 10.30am to 3pm with the flag hoisting ceremony by the High Commissioner of India - Shri Nalin Surie - taking place at 11am. There will be stalls offering complimentary food from different regions, enjoyable cultural programmes plus a raffle with fantastic prizes. Everyone who attends will need to show personal ID to facilitate entry.
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. For the flyer, click here. 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. Donations to Edward / Ivy Alvares. For the flyer and details of the Roseleen DeSouza Appeal click here. 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. Sat. 11 Sep. Wembley. T6 Presents GLOW PARTY. 9 pm till late. Music by Dj Armani, Dj Static, Dj Thu & Dj Triple S playing RnB, Hip Hop, funky house, dance & Bashment. Discount on selected drinks and Shisha lounge available. Limited Advance tickets @ £5, £8 before 10pm and £10 thereafter. 18+ only; ID required. For tickets and further info contact Velman: 07875368755 & Malvin: 07525096037. Venue: Heather Park Lounge, Heather Park Drive, near Ace Cafe, Wembley, HA0 1SN. For the flyer, click here. For Later Events see http://www.goanvoice.org.uk/forthcoming.php | |||
