GOANVOICE DAILY NEWSLETTER WED 30 JUNE, 2010
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| Tiatr Review of Toronto's "Dukh" | |||
By Albertina Fernandes. "I was very privileged to attend the konkani tiatr
written and directed by Raymond Menezes also known as Jr. Menezes and produced
by James Fernandes … I was very impressed by the visual effects … Junior
definitely put a lot of time and effort into this production and it showed…
He should be commended for his hard work and for striving for excellence in his
adopted country of Canada. He is a welcome addition to the fabric and mozaic of
multi-cultural Toronto. Viva Goa…" 1568 words + photos by Brendan Abreu.
Click here. For a video clip, Kepemchim Kirnam at DUKH drama. Click here. | |||
| UK: Fr Leon Pereira: Why the eff are you Catholic? | |||
 30 Jun: Leicester Mercury (UK). By Fr Leon Pereira. I was walking in Leeds with
my friend Martin, when we were surrounded by a gang of Asian youths, who looked
neither friendly nor sober.,, In the end, a quick getaway seemed more expedient…
I wasn't all that surprised that Hindu-Muslim tensions have been transplanted
to Britain… Fr Leon Pereira, OP, is the prior of Holy Cross Priory, in Leicester.
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here. For a profile of Fr Pereira, see page 3 of the newsletter linked here. | |||
| IFFI made-over this year | |||
 30 Jun: Indian Express. The International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will now rival its more famous counterparts in terms of prize money in its 41st edition, with cash prizes worth $200,000… 273 words. | |||
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| Death: Benedicta Barboza | |||
29 Jun: Sonar Vaddo, Parra, Goa. BENEDICTA CAETANA BARBOZA. (Born 1934). Beloved
wife of late Fredrick Charles Barboza. Loving mother/mother-in-law of Edna/Tony
Fernandes (Canada), Lourdes/Leo Kapoor (Parra), Dorothy/Francis Soares (Canada),
Cynthia/Pascal Noronha (Canada), Jude/Juliana Barboza (Canada). Grandmother of
Denise, Denzil/Kate, Dahlia/Tristan, Kevin/Celina , Karen/Clifford, Nicholas,
Amanda, Michael, Julius, Jason and Jessica, and Great Grandmother of Jeremy. Funeral
service at 3.00 pm on 1st July at St. Anne's Church, Parra. Condolences to ednaferns@hotmail.com | |||
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| Kenya: Nation Media Publications - epaper for free From Ian Fernandes: To stay abreast with the latest news & information as published in our dailies, get our papers online exactly as they appear on print. What's even better is that you can save the papers on PDF, Clip stories and have the paper read out to you as you work. Try it out today! For the Daily Nation go to http://dn.nationmedia.com You will even find the magazines and supplements there. For the East African go to http://ea.nationmedia.com. Registration is simple and free! | |||
| Kenya: Kibaki son intends to succeed his father 27 Jun: The Nation (Kenya). President Kibaki's son Jimmy has given the clearest indication that he intends to succeed his father as the Othaya MP… To observers, the President's eldest son has done everything an elected leader would do save for declaring that he is interested in that seat... the President retires in 2012 … 340 words. Full Text. | |||
| Hic! Feni fights to regain turf in Goa 1 Jul: Times of India. After a very long campaign, feni got geographical indication (GI) in 2009.but production continues to decline, putting in danger the already-meagre export prospects. Reasons are many, but all lead to the fact the excise department in Goa has classified feni as a country liquor, there are restrictions in making or selling it in other states… 745 words. Full Text. | |||
| Are The Goans Unhappy With The Portuguese Exit? 1 Jul: Goal.com,. Anselm Noronha finds out what Goa thinks about the Portuguese having to exit the World Cup.... Portugal lost to the mighty Spaniards in the last of the Round of 16 matches of the World Cup played at the Green Point Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa on Tuesday evening. Although the Portuguese ruled Goa with an iron fist Goa has developed a soft corner for the Portuguese over the years… 777 words. Full Text. | |||
| Father Raymond J. de Souza: British lite 30 Jun: National Post. On Thursday, Her Majesty will be back for Canada Day … the British-lite ushered in by Lester Pearson anticipated in Canada what would take place in Britain itself… The Britain of the 1990s was busily shedding its Britishness in search of more unifying symbols…The forces of disunity are growing in Britain, whether politically in terms of devolution, or socially in relation to racial and religious tension… 782 words. Full Text. | |||
| Supreme Court to hear Mickky and Lyndon’s bail plea on 1st July 30 Jun. A vacation bench of the Supreme Court comprising of Justice R.M. Lodha and Justice A.K. Patnaik will on Thu. 1st July at 10.30 am in Court No 4 hear the anticipatory bail applications of the two absconding fugitives Goa’s former Tourism Minister Mr. Micky Pacheco and his Personal Assistant Mr. Lyndon Monteiro… The South Goa Sessions Court and the High Court has rejected their applications | |||
| Kuwait: Goan Assassins & Renegades continue to set pace 30 Jun: Arab Times (Kuwait). Despite the fourth week mixed results of the on-going elimination round of the 2010 ACDC Summer Bowling League held at the Kuwait Sea Sport Club, the two front runners the Goan Assassins and the Renegades continue to set the pace… defending champion Goan Cyborgs suffered a stinging defeat… 805 words. Full Text. | |||
| Senior govt official caught red-handed accepting bribe 30 Jun: Navhind Times. The director of animal husbandry and veterinary services, P K Patidar was caught red-handed on Tuesday evening while accepting a bribe of Rs 15,000… 270 words + photo. Full Text. | |||
| International Cruises from Dubai to Goa 30 Jun: Eye of Dubai (UAE). Royal Caribbean International is increasing the length of its Dubai-based season for the 2,501-guest ship Brilliance of the Seas during the winter 2011-2012 season due to feedback from travel professionals that there is yet more demand for these cruises… New itineraries offered from Jan. to Apr. 2011 includes a 12-night Dubai and India cruise featuring ports of call such as Muscat, Oman; Cochin, Goa and Mumbai … 521 words. Full Text. | |||
| UK: TV & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS By Lira Fernandes FILM: Zeher. Sony MAX (Sky 800) Thursday 1st July. 06:00 to 08:30. Zeher - A love story: thriller set in a small town in Goa. Siddharth finds himself entangled in a web of betrayal, deceit and murder. 2005, 12. TRAVEL: Kenya. Travel Channel ARTS: A Good Read. BBC Radio Four TRAVEL: Globe Trekker: Ultimate India. Travel Channel COOKERY: Come Dine with Me. Channel 4 ARTS: Afternoon Play. BBC Radio Four DOCUMENTARY: The World's Strictest Parents. BBC 3 | |||
