GOANVOICE DAILY NEWSLETTER FRI 08 JANUARY, 2010
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| Video: Deborah Santamaria: Goa, Pakistan, Goans, women and more | ||
 8 Jan: Frederick Noronha interview: Deborah Santamaria of the Goenkars' Own Academy (GOA) of Karachi, explains the issues and concerns that emerge from a centre which was once a prominent place for Goan out-migration -- and still has its Goan community there. Email deborah.santamaria at enipakistan.com.pk. 10m. 57s.
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| Sonia Rodrigues Sabharwal: Undeniably Goan | ||
 8 Jan: Navhind Times. By Vivek Menezes. Amchem Sobit Daiz is among the most significant
art exhibitions ever to take place in Goa. … Sonia Rodrigues Sabharwal makes
a compelling case to be ranked alongside Laxman Pai, Francis Newton Souza, Angelo
Fonseca and other Goans … 643 words. Click
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| Canterbury couple fly dog half way around the globe after dream move to Goa | ||
 7 Jan: Kentish Gazette (Canterbury, UK). John and Teresa Dunne left Canterbury for a new life in Goa. But after just two months they could no longer bear to be parted from the dog they left behind so they had her flown over … Retired engineer John and wife Teresa fell in love with the laid-back lifestyle, climate and beauty of Goa beside the Indian Ocean after spending several holidays in the exotic location… 418 words.
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| Video: Calangute MLA flays denial of existence of drug trade in Goa | ||
 7 Jan: Goa 365 via Navhind Times. The Calangute MLA Agnelo Fernandes (photo) has flayed the statement of the Home Minister stating that there is no drug trade in Goa when the police have seized a sizable amount of drugs and narcotics. Mr. Fernandes has also refuted the Home Minister’s claims that he had never complained to the police about the drug trade in his constituency. 4m. 16s.
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| Getting the most out a visit to Goa 8 Jan: Ottawa Citizen. The beaches, the countryside, the food and the lively night life make this one of the country's biggest draws for tourists … Many come to Goa for the beaches and the relaxed vibe, but it has much more to offer… 1048 words. Full Text. | ||
| 'Molested' airhostess can't fly to Goa 8 Jan: MidDay. Concerned for the safety of its 'molested' airhostess Manisha, SpiceJet has restricted her from working on flights to and from Goa…The airline allegedly does not want to take any risks, as Churchill Alemao, the owner of the football team, is powerful in Goa. 203 words. Full Text. | ||
| The footballers hurled abuses at crew members: Passenger 8 Jan: Daily News & Analysis. The three football player accused of molesting a SpiceJet airhostess on Tuesday, were hurling abuses at the crew members, said Ashok Pai who was on board the same flight… 357 words. Full Text. | ||
| Mumbai: Sold to builders, Catholics fear colony will lose identity 8 Jan: Mumbai Mirror. Ask Church to intervene, prevent redevelopment from transforming Willingdon Colony at Santacruz from a quaint, wooded locality to a cosmopolitan complex … 668 words + photos. Full Text. | ||
| Nigerian footballer arrested for molesting Indian hostess 8 Jan: Nigerian Compass. 425 words. Full Text. | ||
| Goans Seeking Portuguese Nationality Will Have To Provide More Evidence 8 Jan: Correio do Minho (Portugal). Changes have been recommended regarding the registration of pre 1961 births in Goa because of "serious problems of authenticity" … an analysis of complaints about delays in registration has revealed many cases of fraud including identity theft… The credibility of the Portuguese documentation is at stake … 292 words. For the Portuguese original, click here. For a machine translation, click here. | ||
| Goa Church forgives person who showed priest in a bad light 8 Jan: Zee News. Goa Church has said that it has 'forgiven' a person, who allegedly produced a CD against parish priest Father Diago Fernandes, which had allegedly shown the priest in a bad light. The CD had kicked up an agitation in Colva village… 304 words. Full Text. | ||
| Travellers feel Dabolim swine flu centre a nuisance 8 Jan: Navhind Times. The state authorities have set up a surveillance centre at the Dabolim airport but the number of cases has since become minimal. The facility at the airport still continues to be operational despite the doctors deployed at the airport having reported that they were being treated with disdain by the passengers whenever they attempt to hand over the literature to them… 539 words. Full Text. | ||
| Mega projects getting back door entry: GBA 8 Jan: Herald. The Goa Bachao Abhiyan (GBA) and Save our Slopes (SOS) have asked the government to stop permissions being granted to bring mega projects through the back door, warning that an agitation would have to be launched to fight the land sharks and the political system. 465 words. Full Text. | ||
| Francine Fernandes, the Careers Adviser, on how to enter politics 7 Jan: The Independent (UK). Q. I am 24, have done voluntary work in my local Asian community, and am interested in a political career. But I don't know how to find out if politics is for me. A. There are ways to become involved … If you become serious about standing for office contact Operation Black Vote (mp@obv.org.uk) … Careers adviser: Francine Fernandes, Operation Black Vote. Full Text. | ||
| Mississauga: Bradley D'Souza's impaired driving blamed in crash 7 Dec: Mississauga News. A Mississauga man has been charged with impaired driving after a car rolled over in a north Brampton ditch Monday night… Bradley D'Souza, 27, has been charged with impaired driving and driving with more than 80 mg of alcohol in his blood. His first court appearance will be Feb. 11 in Orangeville court… 145 words. Click here. For a profile of Bradley, click here. | ||
| Video Interview With Air Asia's Tony Fernandes 7 Jan: Spice News (Aus). The Qantas Group’s low-cost offshoot Jetstar and Air Asia have announced a strategic partnership … Speaking exclusively to SpiceNews, Fernandes said the partnership shows “low cost carriers can work together … 3m. 07s. Full Text. | ||
| London: Goan Feast @ £85 7 Jan: Hospitality Action. Cafe Spice Namaste to host a Fundraising dinner … The Goan feast will take place on 2 March from 7pm. Tickets are £85 per person and include a drinks reception, four course meal and drinks. 151 words. Full Text. | ||
| Goa to ban 'bikini babes' in ads 7 Jan: India Today. Fighting against the slur of turning into a 'sex-tourism destination', the Goa tourism department has decided to censor all advertisements showing 'bikini babes'… 242 words. Full Text. | ||