GOANVOICE DAILY NEWSLETTER THU 03 JUNE, 2010
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| New Book: Goa's Own Trinity | |||
The parish of Holy Trinity Church, Nagoa-Bardez, commemorated its 450 years of
Christian faith on May 30, 2010, the feast of the Holy Trinity. Archbishop Ferrao
released a commemorative book "Goa's Own Trinity", which covers assorted
aspects of the historic Nagoa parish of Holy Trinity. Penned by Joel D'Souza as
a tribute to his former parish, the informative book is replete with relevant
photographs and illustrations by Alexyz. The book, price Rs.250 has been published
by the Holy Trinity Church parish, Nagoa-Arpora, Bardez. Enquiries to joelds@gmail.com | |||
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| Valerie Vaz: 'Many hurdles for women of Asian origin to get elected in UK' | |||
 2 Jun: Deccan Herald. A solicitor, one-time TV presenter, deputy district judge and deputy mayor. Valerie Vaz is a multi-faceted personality … Making her debut in the House of Commons earlier this month, the Labour MP from Walsall South is raring to go and make up for the lost time as she tells Devika Sequeira of Deccan Herald in this interview from London… 806 words. | |||
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| Belinda Carlisle owns a place in Goa | |||
 2 Jun: Pop Eater. Belinda
Carlisle, the American singer, has just published her searing new memoir,
'Lips Unsealed.' She reveals a cocaine habit that grabbed hold of her for 30 years.
Now 51, she's been sober only five years… Describing her typical day, she
says, "If I'm home, I get up and do yoga and go for a hike and then I take
an old lady nap. I read a lot. Same thing at my place in Goa, India…" | |||
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| UK: New Event Announcement | |||
Sun. 4 Jul. Aldona Association (London) 34th Anniversary/Feast of St. Thomas at
Woodside High School (formerly known as White Hart Lane School), White Hart Lane,
London N22 5QJ. Holy Mass at 12.30pm. Live music by Mustang. Tickets in advance:
Members £11, Guests £13, Children 6 - 12 yrs £6 and 5s go FREE.
Tickets on the door will be more expensive so book early! To book your tickets
or for further details please contact Renza 02089599774, Oliver 02089650979, or
Vanessa 02088005413 http://www.aldonalondon.org.uk/ | |||
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| More proof against Goa minister in Nadia ‘suicide’ case 4 Jun: Deccan Herald. By Devika Sequeira. Micky Pacheco, who is under a cloud over the suspicious death of a young woman, is unlikely to survive the political storm the case has generated as more hard evidence emerges of his close relationship with her… 351 words. Full Text. | |||
| Goans opting for Portuguese nationality on the rise 4 Jun: Navhind Times. On an average eight Goans acquire Portuguese nationality daily whilst more than 100 applications are received every day.. The Passport Officer lamented the presence of the touts operating just from outside the passport office … 551 words. Full Text. | |||
| City orchestra readies for Moscow 4 Jun: Hindustan Times. Goan violinist Ashley Rego is preparing to play before an international audience in his first foreign performance. He is a member of the Symphony Orchestra of India (SOI), the country’s first professional orchestra which will make its international debut on June 11 in Moscow … 214 words. Full Text. | |||
| Video: Parrikar Demands CBI probe into Nadia’s Death 2 Jun: Navhind Multimedia. Manohar Parrikar, the Leader of opposition has demanded that a probe into the death of Nadia Torrado should be handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation or to the IPS officers of Goa Police stating local police cannot investigate such kind of cases.. 3m. 19s. Full Text. | |||
| Police name journalists in drug mafia nexus 3 Jun: IANS. Officials investigating drug-mafia nexus in Goa have told the High Court that several journalists were key players in the nexus … Dudu used to pay ‘hafta’ to police constable Sandeep Parab alias Kamin and journalist Vilas — referring to Vilas Mahadik, a crime reporter working with a leading local Marathi newspaper Gomantak… When contacted for comment, Gomantak editor Suresh Naik said: “We are taking due cognizance of the high court order.” 399 words. Full Text. | |||
| India's bureaucracy is 'the most stifling in the world' 3 Jun: BBC. A new report has confirmed what many Indians have long suspected - their country's bureaucratic system is one of the most stifling in the world. The Hong Kong based group, Political and Economic Risk Consultancy, surveyed more than 100 business executives in 12 Asian countries. The poll suggested India had the worst levels of excessive red tape… 402 words. Full Text. | |||
| Infrastructure in India: A Personal Experience 3 Jun: Ground Report. I am William Watt, a student journalist living in Goa, India for the summer…. A week ago I was involved in a minor scooter accident… I did not take into account that the water in Goa was contaminated with diseases and bacteria… my wounds have made very little progress. … Corruption in this town is so bad that their electricity has been out for over 6 months, yet the officials still demand electricity bills be paid … 413 words. Full Text. | |||
| Australia: Pressure on police over Rayney case review 3 Jun: The West Australian. Forensic experts and the State Opposition yesterday criticised police investigating the murder of Supreme Court registrar Corryn Rayney for not commissioning an independent review of the case more than two years after the police said one was imminent … 200 words. Full Text. | |||
| Video: Goa Tourism Minister in murder controversy 3 Jun: NDTV. Goa's Tourism Minister Mickey Pacheco is in the middle of a controversy after the death of one of his friends… "We gave a statement that there is no criminal offence and there is no foul play. My brother, Nadia's husband Winston and me, all three of us gave a statement yesterday," said Nadia's brother Rommel Torrado. 1m. 35s. Full Text. | |||
| Nadia’s husband had accused Micky of Adultery : Aires 3 Jun: Digital Goa. Mr. Winston Barreto husband of the late Nadia Torrado had accused Micky Pacheco of living in adultery with his wife Nadia. This has been revealed in the copies of documents obtained by social activist Adv. Aires Rodrigues… Mr Barreto had also stated that Nadia’s mother had encouraged her relationship with Micky Pacheco … 427 words Full Text. | |||
| UK: TV & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS By Lira Fernandes DANCE: Primary Dance. BBC 2 Friday 4th June 05:40 to 06:00. Exploring the vibrant and thought-provoking traditional dances from India, Ghana, Australia and Brazil. FILM: Brick Lane. Film4 NATURE: Planet Wild. Animal Planet (Sky 525) TRAVEL: An African Journey with Jonathan Dimbleby. BBC 2 DRAMA: Thoroughly Modern Mary. BBC Radio Four TRAVEL: Traveller's Tree. BBC Radio Four TRAVEL: Planet Food. Travel Channel TRAVEL: Feast India. Travel Channel DOCUMENTARY: Colour Coded. BBC Radio Four | |||
