Photo Gallery | |||
| Al Mathias: Kampala Goan Institute celebrates Centenary | |||
Members of the KGI from around the globe gathered in Toronto to celebrate the
centenary ... The 3-day celebrations included a 3-hour cruise around the Toronto
harbour, a Gala Dance and Holy Mass followed by the Closing Ceremonies. About
450 people attended each function ... All the action was caught on video by Uvy
Lopes ... The anniversary cake, in the form of the KGI building, was crafted by
Osbert Remedios and decorated by Eurema Colaco and Greta Dias... For full text,
1526 words, and a photo of the Organizing Committee Members, click
here. For a photograph of the Centenary Cake, click here. For the Kampala Goan Institute website, click here. | |||
| Micato Safaris Named 'World’s Best Tour Operator' | |||
9 Jul: PR Web. Micato Safaris has received the “World’s Best Tour Operator and Safari Outfitter” award from Travel + Leisure in its annual World’s Best Awards readers’ poll for an unprecedented seventh time in its category.... Managing Director, Dennis Pinto, will accept the award on July 21 in New York ... Jane and Felix Pinto (photo) founded Micato Safaris in Kenya in 1966 [they are joined by their (well educated!) children in the running of Micato Safaris] .... 451 words. | |||
| more details.. | |||
| Death: Damiao Lobo | |||
6 Jul: Socorro, Goa. DAMIAO FRANCISCO LOBO (Born 1933; Ex Mombasa - East African Harbours; Saudi Arabia). Beloved husband of Esmeralda (Esmy). Father of Gretta; Anthony (Tony); Desmond and Glenda. Brother of late Cipriano/late Fila, Mary (USA), Mafalda (USA); Apolonio/Vivian (USA); Tecla/Joe Homem (USA) and Cleta (USA). Funeral on 10 Jul. at Socorro.
| |||
| more details.. | |||
News Summary | |||
| Goa records 224 cases of malaria in June 2010 10 Jul: Digital Goa. There is a sudden increase in the malaria cases in the state with a whooping 224 cases recorded in the month of June 2010... 290 words. Full Text. | |||
| Mosquitoes give Pacheco company in Calangute jail 10 Jul: Herald. Mickky Pacheco spent his first night in the police lock-up amid mosquitoes... the feeble-looking Benaulim MLA was asked to have his meals, which he turned down. “He slept on the floor without any bed-sheet the whole night. He did not speak a word to anybody... 262 words. Full Text. | |||
| Video: “Sack Home Minister Ravi Naik” BJP tells Governor 9 Jul: Goa 365. Bharatiya Janata Party legislature wing met Goa Governor and demanded that the probe into drug nexus be handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation. It has also demanded to sack home minister for his lack of effective functioning as also for the alleged involvement of his son with the drug mafia. Full Text. | |||
| Death: Rudolf De Silva – Photo link 9 Jul: Toronto Star. | RUDOLF DE SILVA [Ex Zanzibar/Nairobi] Passed away July 6 in his 77th year. [see Goan Voice of July 8, 2010]. Photo as the link below. more info... | |||
| Seven years in prison for Nigerian who raped Australian 9 Jul: IANS. A Goa court Friday sentenced a Nigerian national to seven years imprisonment for raping a 28-year-old Australian woman in April this year. The victim had accused Obi Okofur, 28, of raping her after spiking her drinks while they were partying together... Last month, Obi was admitted to a mental hospital after he had allegedly injured himself in a sudden bout of violence ... 144 words. Full Text. | |||
| Pacheco sent to seven-day police custody 9 Jul. My News.in. Former Goa Minister Francisco Pacheco has been sent to seven-day police custody by a local court... Full Text. | |||
| UK: Forthcoming Events Sat 10 Jul: The Goan Swindon Association proudly presents their Third Annual Goan Summer Festival at the County Ground Athletics Tracks, Swindon, SN1 2EE. Time: 12noon to 8pm. Entry fee: £2 only. It is the event for every Goan, young and old to share the joys in celebrating the rich culture of Goa. Solo singers, Live bands, Mando, Violins ensemble, Bolkavant Gozali, Comedy acts, Bollywood, Fugdi, Drinks, Sausage pau, Goan food. etc. Chief Guest: Francisco Silveira specially from Goa. For the flyer, click here. For the audio file, click here. Sat. 10 – Sun. 25 July 2010. Goan Chaplaincy UK: Retreat and Healing Services Preachers: Right Rev.Alwyn Fernandes Barreto Bishop of Sindhudurg Diocese & Rev. John Joseph Santiago Pune Diocese. Locations with dates: Swindon (10 -Konkani; 11-English); Tooting (12); Harrow (16); Southall (17); Wembley (18); Heston (20); Welling (21); Forest Gate (23); Croydon (24 & 25). Main Coordinator: Fr. Francis Rosario, Goan Chaplaincy, 020 86652176 goanchaplaincy@yahoo.co.uk Services Assistant: Ben Vaz 07957271381. For locations, times, and local contacts, click here. Sun. 18 Jul. Tivim 33rd Annual Social at St Boniface Church Hall, 185 Mitcham Road, Tooting. London. SW17 9PG. Mass at 1.30 followed by an afternoon of celebration and dancing to Maz & Co. For the flyer, click here. Further details from Norma 0208 771 4457; Roland 7485 7878; Ronald 8298 9263; Ingrid 8905 3872; Helen 8304 5585; Elu 8654 1281 or Fiona 8656 3317 Sun. 18 Jul. G.O.A. UK 2010 GOLF OPEN TOURNAMENT at Farleigh Court Golf Club. First tee is 11:02 a.m. on the Members course. Contact: Jacinto D'Silva 020 - 8723 1233 or Menino Mascarenhas 01784 21183 Sun. 25 Jul. G.O.A. GOAN FESTIVAL at Archbishop Lanfranc School, Mitcham Road, Croydon in conjunction with Goan Organisations. Sponsored by TILDA LEGENDARY RICE http://www.tilda.com. Starts with Holy Mass at 12.15 pm. Enquiries to Herbert Fernandes, (Chairman of the Festival Organising Committee), Tel: 01277 651052. For a taster check out the 2009 Festival details at http://goafest.itpsworld.net 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. 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. For Later Events see http://www.goanvoice.org.uk/forthcoming.php
| |||
